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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
2
The notice describes moderate ad rates for first insertion and subsequent lines, with obituaries and tributes priced per line. It mentions a local office telephone and a long distance service connecting town and county lines for inquiries.
A Richmond executive committee votes to disband Stonewall Jackson Memorial Association after failing to raise funds to buy the Guinea Station house where Stonewall Jackson died. They allocate all funds to the Jackson Memorial Hospital Association of Lexington, identified with General Jackson’s life and aided by Confederate women of Lexington and Rockbridge.
A compact summary notes Russia’s turmoil and rising class conflict with widespread anti Semitic violence. It also covers U S politics Virginia figures like Judge L L Lewis and President Roosevelt, Jamestown Exposition prospects, and the newly launched Harrisonburg Daily Times with Republican alignment and four pages.
Senator Martin declares full support for rate legislation and giving the Interstate Commerce Commission power to set fair rail charges. He refutes claims he opposes regulation and reiterates advocacy during a Virginia primary and in recent statements. Gazette correspondence covers local notices of building, church work, baptisms, moves, and a Norfolk and Western guide.
Deeds of bargain and sale entered in Rockbridge County clerk's records for the week ending December 19 detail transfers in diverse districts. Entries include Kerr ton to F. Lackey for 67 acres and 63 poles at Alum Springa Road, Annie G. Braly to N. J. Firebaugh for 5 acres 87 poles at Buffalo Forge, and several other parcel trades with prices ranging from 250 to 2,500 dollars.
The Sun day Times Dispatch announces a feature rich Christmas issue dated December 17 with special pictorial and literary content. The paper will keep regular five cent price and urges advance orders to Richmond Virginia circulation.
A retail notice touts Centemeri Kid Gloves in all styles colors and prices from $1.00 to $1.75 for regular lengths with evening and party gloves offered at special prices. It also markets pure linen handkerchiefs in several finishes, art squares and rugs including Kashmir cotton pieces, Japanese goods, and a grocery department featuring fruits nuts preserves and candies with special school price offers.
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