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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
3
An item notes a Baltimore Sun announcement and Weinberge Red Cross related Christmas stems with mentions of W.8 and Zombro as painter and paper hanger.
An ad touts Mother Gray's Australian-Leaf as a sole cure for female weakness, backache, kidney and urinary troubles with a 50 cent price by mail from The Mother Gray Co. Also promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder for breaking in new shoes at 25 cents and warns against substitutes.
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending December 13 at Lexington includes Jno C. Arore Jno Combell Miss Sypha Bihott Miss M Nellie Fitegerald Mr J H Frost M F H Green Miss Kate Johnson Maude Lewis Miss Lucy B Miller Lou Menphy Wu Perry Thompson Miss Laura Persons McAluNe Parron P. Applicants asked to say they are advertised.
The ad touts electric fitters as a cure for weak illnesses and kidney issues claiming they purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve skin. It promises healthier, brighter appearances for women and notes a price of 500 at B. H. Gorrell's.
A weather observer notes snow shower conditions today resemble past white Christmases. If signs fall as expected, a snowy Christmas is possible, though the crude hardship of the season remains for the poor and needy.
A recipe advises peeling large bananas and sugaring, folding in whipped sweet cream, dissolving Lemon Jell-O in boiling water, and pouring into a mold. Chill until set, garnish with candied cherries, and serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce.
Crowds fill Lexington shops as Christmas buying briskly continues. Shoppers purchase a range of items from practical to fancy, with toys for children and gifts for adults.
Bert R Lean of Cheng Washington faced a dangerous lung illness after a cold and failed doctor care in Spokane and California. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a complete cure and promotion notes a trial bottle free and a one dollar price. The ad is guaranteed by B H Gorrell.
The ensuing term of Mountain City Lode No 67 A F and AM lists W Horace Lackey as worthy master WW N Key senior warden H M Wallace junior warden W Adair treasurer A T Shields secretary K Shields senior deacon R Lester Hutton junior deacon Kt 1 Fitch tiler.
Ely Bros. offer Ely's Liquid Cream Balm as a soothing spray for pasacatarth pain. Described as liquid ful and heating yet harmless with no cocaine, the remedy claims rapid relief and is available from druggists or by mail from 56 Ware Street, New York.
The largest drove of turkeys ever started to market from Highland County passed Monterey on Monday last week. The 105 birds represented about $4,000 in value and were bound for Harrison.
A Nashua night police sergeant writes that last winter he suffered a bad cold and cough. He tried several advertised remedies with no benefit before a friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar, and two thirds of a bottle cured his cough. He calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.
The Grascow family expresses gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown after the recent loss of J. H. Grascow. Your support brought comfort during this difficult time.
Noted advertisements claim Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals bruises burns ulcers sores and other skin ailments while Burdock Blood Bitters purport to cure dyspepsia by improving digestion and restoring weight. The ads tout low prices and broad curing claims.
A roundup of visiting relatives and residents in Lexington Monroe county and nearby towns. Mentions Cap J A McNeel visiting home, Mrs Minnie Crawford returning to Lexington, L B Turnbull Jr visiting parents, White family holiday visits, Presidents Denny Campbell in Chicago, W W Davis moving near Timber Ridge, and clergy from New York and Blacksburg in local churches. Also notes Ruth Deaver returning from Virginia College, holiday student visitors, Bank of Rockbridge cash ier Samuel Campbell traveling to Arcadia Florida with family, and upcoming marriage of Elizabeth Turnbull to Col David Meade Bernard with ceremony December 29 1909. University leaders gathered at UVA to discuss football rule changes aimed at reducing danger.
Finance panel explains the 88 154.93 charge to Street Committee for granolithic side walk and bridge at Moses Mill built before Sept 1 1909. 1228 79 charged to streets for year ending Dec 1909. All temporary loans paid. town debt stands at 89 000 consisting of 69 000 four percent refunding bonds from 1904 and 20 000 new High School bonds issued this year.
Moore's School house neighborhood residents welcomed Dr. and Mrs. Cherries Manly with a bountiful supply of delicacies after a social hour at Trinity Methodist Church. The loving gesture honored Rev and Mrs William Hom on Christmas eve.
Rev D N Yarbro was formally installed as pastor of New Monmouth Presbyterian Church on Sunday with a large audience present. Rev Dr C L Allfather of Bethel Presbyterian preached the sermon, and Rev Dr D A Penick delivered the charge to the pastor while Dr W S Currell addressed the congregation. Yarbro begins his pastorate under favorable auspices. a later notice invites readers to buy ties gloves and handkerchiefs from J Ed Deaver.
Rockbridge Baths residents were shocked when Herndon Miller a 22 year old visitor to Miss Mamie Mohler shot himself after being spurned in a marriage proposal. The coroner's inquest heard no witnesses and the jury ruled death a suicide by pistol. Miller, son of James F. Miller, had been courting Miss Mohler who had refused him and Miller then returned to Ohio before his death.
The wedding of John Milton Swink and Mary Montgomery took place at Collierstown Presbyterian church at noon with Rev. G B Hannahan officiating. The groom’s family are farmers from Buffalo and the bride’s parents hosted a large reception and dinner.
The second daughter Mise Gertrude Stark wed Mr. William Richard Johnson last Wednesday at the Stark home near Natural Bridge. Rev. L McC Williams officiated. The bride wore gray chiffon broadcloth with matching accessories. The groom is a prosperous young farmer from Plank road. couple plan to reside after Christmas.
The Red Cross Christmas stamps arrived late and many are already sold. The proceeds go to fight the White Plague with funds for medical treatment for those unable to pay. Every stamp is a bullet in the war against consumption.
General E. W. Nichels, superintendent of the V. M. I., appeared before the Senate Finance Committee in Richmond seeking a $10,000 raise in the institute’s appropriation from $40,000 to $50,000 and authorization to issue bonds up to $100,000 to enlarge parade grounds per the landscape plan.
At a special meeting the Rockbridge Board of Supervisors granted KE B Panonke a five year quarry license along the County Farm to the B and O railroad corridor. He pays royalties on fluxing and croched stone, lime, and building stone with a minimum $250 yearly royalty. Superior Murat limestone, similar to regional sources, is cited amid plans to form a quarrying company and lime plant creating local value.
A Retail Merchants' Association for Lexington was organized last Friday night with officers RE Yr. Robinson president Seann Weinberg vice president J Ed Deaver secretary The initial meeting was held in Firemen's Hall with many merchants present Organizer B E Andrews explained the purpose to protect retailers who extend credit The group plans a reporting system to track customers who buy on credit and do not pay They aim to repeal merchant license taxes and laws restricting city contract use by express companies and councilmen in nearby towns and cities
Mrs Laure Bell Glasgow died Saturday afternoon at her South River home from paralysis. Funeral Monday at 2 o clock from her home, Rev A C Hopkins Jr of Buena Vista officiating. Burial in Lexington cemetery beside her husband James Glasgow who died in 1894. She was 56, born Miss Mackey, daughter of Henry Mackey and Mrs Hamilton. Survived by six children: A McN Glasgow Knoxville Tennessee, Mrs Henry M McUorkle New York, J Harry Gleagon Lucy Mary and John Glasgow at home. One brother W Scott Mulhsy near Timber Ridge and one widow Mrs M Miley of Lexington also surviving.
The Sunday school of Lexington plans a Christmas program across multiple churches with events at Episcoes, Baptists, Presbyterians, and Trinity Methodist. Public schools close for holidays and reopen January 4, while Washington and Lincoln observe the same break.
Mise Hattie Harrison of the Harrison family dies after paralysis at her home near Wesley Chapel on December 14 1809. Funeral at Wesley Chapel with Rev I A Jordan and burial at Falling Spring cemetery. Surviving brothers are Charles P Harrison James H Harrison and A P Harrison. Rev D N Yarbro pleased with Monmouths welcome and describes the church congregation and generous hospitality upon arrival in New Monmouth with detailed scenes of furnishings and early service.
Dr. C. C. Coleman will leave Buena Vista January 1 to join Dr. J. Shelton Harviey in Richmond and continue a surgical practice in the South. Dr. Coleman has been tied to the community as health board secretary, bank director, and Democratic committee member. Dr. U. G. T. Divers from a New York hospital will assume Coleman’s Buena Vista and county practice and occupy his offices. The Seminary closes for holidays and Christmas services are planned at the Episcopal Church.
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