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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
2
The Gazette announces legal advertisement rates by Barclay and Company. First insertion costs 100, with 50 cents for each continuation thereafter, published at Lexington Virginia post office as second class matter.
The Charlottesville Progress argues rigid exclusion of officeholders and corporates from the constitutional convention, while the Petersburg Index Appeal warns reform may hinge on pastors and editors. The piece concludes many politicians may still join, entering before reform is achieved.
General Fitzhugh Lee said that independence for Cuba is a dream during a St Louis speech on December 22, provoking astonishment and little comment on its meaning. He reflected on Havana and Weyler, then claimed the flag would stay over Matanzas El Caney Morro and Havana. He later qualified his remarks and expressed regret. The piece also advertises Snaker Digestive Cordial and Pain Killer Perry Davis, and notes a McClure magazine Emperor William study by Ray Stannard Baker.
A poem describing the Christmas Yule-log tradition in a grand old manor. It portrays the log crackling in the fire, family warmth, and spiritual reflection on Christ’s birth, noting children’s laughter and a family reading from the Book at eleven as part of the vigil.
The piece recalls General Sherman’s harsh view that war is hell and notes English officers’ approval of burning Boers’ farms in South Africa. It links to Civil War era actions by Sherman's march to the sea and Shiridan’s and Hunter’s harsh methods in the Valley, arguing that cruelty marks all wars. It suggests perhaps humane wars are those quickest and most deadly.
The placing of General Robert E. Lee’s name in the Hall of Fame did not add to the Hall’s fame but may have lent it a sanctuary aura.
In January McClure’s Magazine the memoir by Miss Clara Morris opens a series. By her writing the famous actress adds value to a narrative of interest. It tells the trials and triumphs of her first New York appearance.
The Mount Marina Baptist Church in Chambersburg faced a heated uproar over Sabbath school organ use after the pastor advocated the instrument. Opponents shouted that the church was no place for an organ and left, while supporters press for its eventual placement. Golden weddings and Rocky Mountain Tea ads appear amid other items.
B Wilson, a recent Republican nominee for Congress in the Fourth Virginia District, has served notice of contest against Congressman F R Lassiter on alleged fraud. Duw & Co. report weekly failures in the U S totaling 293, up from 220 last year, with Canada at 18, down from 26. Dr J Allison Hodges of Richmond, formerly of North Carolina, is elected president of the University College of Medicine, succeeding Dr Hunter McGuiire. James Weed, likely the oldest man in New Hampshire, dies in Portsmouth at age 104.
Frank H. Morris an auditor of the War Department, was shot and killed in his office by Samuel MacDonald a Treasury Department clerk. MacDonald then shot himself and slashed his throat. He wounded watchman Thomas Cosak during the escape and was arrested after attempting to flee the scene.
The Ladies' Birthday Almanac for 1901 is distributed in our city. It gained prominence in September for accurately predicting the Galveston storm by Andrew Jackson DeVoe in Chattanooga. The New York Times praised the forecast and the almanac claims a weekly circulation of 15,000,000 copies.
Chas. H. Fletcher publishes The New York Almanac for 1001 with extensive care tips for mothers. The volume claims high quality and novelty, crafted for free distribution and available at drug stores or by request.
A new novelette on Virginia life before the war by Laura Spencer Porter finishes a period piece about Virginian gentry life. It depicts social events courtships marriages and domestic life among James River settlers and will appear in The Ladies' Home Journal.
An advertisement urges readers to send 9 to Drummond Medicine Co. New York for two large bottles of Drummond's Lightning Remedy claimed to treat heart and nearby muscle pains. The copy warns death could come at any moment and promises a month of treatment by express shipment.
The Philadelphia Record Almanac for 1901 provides concise war summaries for the Philippines Transvaal and China and includes complete census returns for every state and the representation in Congress. It is praised as a valuable reference to remain on desks throughout 1901.
A mix of cure ads and a Christmas poem note featuring Drummond Lightning Remedy claims for rheumatism and catarrh relief. Ely Brothers promote Flys Dream Balm with 60 cent price. Also mentions a Christmas poem Ave Jean by Dean Stubbs set to music. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for widows seeking sweetness.
Notice from Charles McCantoon State Veterinarian declares Virginia cattle quarantine to take effect January 1, 1901. Stock owners urged to act accordingly from Macksburg Virginia dated December 14, 1900.
Bank reports condition at Lexington Virginia as of December 18 1900 with assets including loans discounts U S bonds bank notes and deposits. Cashier W M McElwee Jr swears to accuracy and a 3 percent semi annual dividend is declared payable January 2 1901. Local notices announce trusteeship appointment for Anderson and Ledford Anderson deed of trust record.
Stockholders owning over ten percent of the Waverly Company call a general meeting at F T Glasgow's office in Lexington Virginia on Thursday December 27 at 1 PM. Signatures K G Paxton and W A Paxton.
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