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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
3
A roundup lists Miss Sue Davidson in Charleston and Miss Mary Davidson in Richmond, with visits from Gen. Scott Shipp and W. T. Shields to Richmond. Notables include Mr. Warren McClure in Spottswood and Col. George Perkins in Charlottesville. Mentions span Buena Vista to Lexington, with holidays, school actions, real estate moves, and a record hog from Rockbridge.
Public warning against mercury based catarrh remedies. Advocates Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo. Claims mercury causes loss of smell and systemic harm. Urges buying only genuine Hall's products, testimonials free,药 price 75 cents per bottle.
Advertisers claim the Perry Davis Painkiller has endured sixty years of sales not by praise but by proven relief. The copy asserts widespread belief in the remedy’s effectiveness beyond any other claims.
The wife of John Kenny, a colored woman, collapsed in the store of G. W. Offighter & Co. on Tuesday morning. Doctors conjecture heart disease as the likely cause.
A vintage ad copy urges readers to use Allen's Lung Balsam to ease throat rawness and combat lingering colds. It stresses the remedy is free from opium and suitable to halt the old illness before it worsens.
Mr. Ornia Kreamer suffered a broken right leg below the knee after a fall on Mone Street. No other injuries reported. Rescue crews responded and transported him for medical evaluation.
Squire May writes of his birthday on December 6 1901 and delivers a brief Christmas message about devotion to God and Christ. He urges living with faith and works, warns against drunkenness, and calls for unity among believers on Christmas Day with a New Year blessing.
Ely Brothers advertise Ely's Liquid Cream Balm with a spraying tube for 75 cents. The liquid version retains the balm’s medicinal properties and absorbs into the membrane without drying secretions, offering a natural, healthy result. Available from Ely Brothers at 56 Warren St., New York or by mail.
Pupils performed Good Old Candy Man cantata to success. Supt A N Johnston attended and praised the school with impromptu remarks. Mother's Day events will be held the last Friday of each month inviting mothers fathers and friends. Rockbridge Normal Lyceum meets first and third Friday with member programs.
A controversial tale from Goshen about James N. Vann who has thirteen wives, all but one have died or left him. He wanders still seeking another wife while residing as janitor of the Goshen Social and Athletic Association’s clubhouse. The story notes his African heritage and references the New York Sun.
Rome reports a Constantinople telegram stating American missionary Miss Helen M Stone will be liberated soon. In Cornwall Rhode Island Mrs Davis widow of James Coburn dies at eighty seven, four sons and a daughter survive, funeral at Norish Baptist Church with Rev. Graybill officiating.
An early Lexingon WCTU gathering met through December 220d at Trinity Methodist Church with officers led by Mrs Lawrence Empreo president and R E Tution vice president, Agnor treasurer, and J Jules Laird secretary. Rev J A Light presided as addresses were given by Dr R J McBryde Rev TA Salt of Cington and Rev T Collins of Buena Vista.
A garbled OCR style notice lists varied items and prices, referencing gloves hats and leather goods, with scattered names and terms. The text resembles an old shop catalog or promotional page, containing multiple product mentions and incomplete phrases.
Arichlady cured of noises in the head by Dr Nicho son Ear Drums gave 10000 dollars to the Nicholson Institute to provide free Ear Drums for deaf people unable to procure them. Address 1241b The Nicholson Institute 780 Hight Avenue New York.
Rev H A White D D of Lexington Virginia will fill the pulpit at the Presbyterian church next Sunday both morning and evening. He is professor of History at Washington and Lee University and a noted divine. He urges the appointment of Dr McCorkle to assist in raising a 20th Century fund for Education. Clifton Forge Review notes the church may act on the matter the following Sunday with many local friends and opponents aware of the proposal.
Miss Willig Williams daughter of Mrs Fannie Williams is said to have been badly burned Saturday after pouring coal oil into a stove thinking no fire was there The oil ignited and flames spread before Mrs Agner extinguished the blaze with quick action saving the girl from further harm
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Base powder to cure chilblains swollen aching and damp feet available at druggists and shoe stores priced 2c. The piece also reprints Gen. Chaffee's denouncement of Filipinos as war traitors noting their quest for independence and U.S. involvement in the Philippines.
Advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders used in New York children's homes to cure feverishness stomach disorders move bowels and destroy worms. Claims over 30 000 testimonials and universal efficacy. Free address and order tips provided by Allen Olmstead LeRoy N.
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