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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
2
The Virginia General Assembly nears December 24 adjournment, marking one of the longest sessions since 1901. Costs run to at least 200000 dollars, with potential extended calendar into 1904. notable laws include pure election, dog and game laws, and prison reforms.
Richmond officials report 800 barrels of apples sent to the St Louis Exposition for Virginia’s display. A 60 foot tower topped by a 2 foot 7 inch artificial apple will showcase fruit, with six oversized Hanover watermelons and daily refreshed fruit plates in the horticultural hall.
True life Pop respondence reports residents traveling to visit family in Sheperdstown West Virginia and Harrisonburg while others recover from fever illnesses. Mr James W Mohler of Grimwell and Mrs C M Shewey are mentioned with local court attendance and church services at Bethesda with preparatory and communion events noted.
Deeds of bargain and sale entered in Rockbridge Clerk's office for the week ending Dec 15 reference numerous transfers. Listings include William H Thompson to Jane W Wood for 130 acres in Walker's Creek and other transfers across Walker's Creek and South River districts involving various grantees and parcels.
Fragmented item lists assorted groceries and crops with scattered place names and brands. Mentions corn meal hay straw seeds and regional markets, reflecting a vintage warehouse or exchange page in a local Lexington market context.
Bud Mayes, 23, third son of John Mayes near Midvale, was struck and killed by a train on the N and W yards at Keystone West Virginia last Monday. His body was taken to Midvale and buried in Fairfield cemetery the next day after funeral services by Rev. J Spencer Smith. The item also notes cold weather and rain, local Christmas plans, visits, and small notices including illnesses and a brief marketing ad.
A letter from Lexington praises Down's Kidney Pills based on a farmer's backache and kidney pain experience. The testimonial claims significant relief after using the product from Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo, urging locals to remember the brand Dian’s and buy only the stated agents.
The Lexington Gazette is a welcome visitor in Lexington Buena Vista and Rockbridge with editions widely distributed across Virginia and the United States. Copies reach from Massachusetts to Texas and from Florida to California, and even to the Philippines.
We offer nearly a ton of candies in many kinds from cheapest to best. Special prices to teachers and Sunday Schools. Attractive packages from one to ten pounds. Young ladies will appreciate gifts. No need to give five pounds unless urgent or another is at war.
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