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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
1
The Gazette notes that machines speed Panama Canal work far faster than shovels and that L. M. Paint reduces labor cost dramatically. It claims wear resistance for 10 to 15 years and urges repainting guarantees. Sold by McCramming Co Lexington Va and H J Gilkerson Buena Vista.
List shows unclaimed letters for the Lexington post office including Miss Dora Ewart Jas M Hamilton J E Hare Jno Martin J W McMillan 8 M icholas Hue Stuart Rev Stuart Rob Woodward Solomon Persons. Addressees calling for these letters should say they are advertised. McCue Parton P M
Advertises Ely's Liquid Cream Balm as a rapid remedy for nasal catarrh hay fever and cold in the head. Claims to be identical to the solid balm and provides quick relief from heated air passages. Sold by druggists or by Ely Bros 56 Warren St New York with a sprayer tube included.
Mrs Bettie McClaungtt wife of Arthur Ott died at her Fairfield home Saturday after a long illness. Funeral held Monday afternoon led by Rev A H Hamilton of Mt Carmel church. Interment in Fairfield cemetery. She was born Miss McClung of Rotetour county her parents lived at Bevle Rock on James River. Her husband and three children survive.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King s New Discovery with ending his bout of consumption and restoring his health after twelve bottles. The ad promotes the remedy for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention with a trial bottle offered free at B H Gorrell druggist.
The ladies of Lexington Baptist Church host a Friday night supper in the Sunday school room. Oysters salads ice cream and cake will be served. Proceeds support the church improvement fund. Public is invited.
Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and a spring medicine. It relieves dyspepsia liver complaint kidney derangement malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility and purifies the blood. Sold with guarantees at Giorrell's drug store.
The Washington and Lee basketball team defeated Staunton Military Academy in Staunton on Saturday by 22 to 8. The game featured strong performances from Boyd, Oxboure, and Stranna as key players.
A dessert combining English walnut meats figs and JELL O dissolved in boiling water then cooled and thickened. Fold in the walnuts and figs and serve with whipped cream. Ingredients are available at any good grocery and the recipe yields a large, economical serving.
The Palmer family extends sincere thanks to friends for kindness and consideration shown during the recent illness of their son and brother. Mrs. R O C Palmer and children convey heartfelt appreciation.
There is no cass on record of a cough or cold resulting in pneumonia or consumption after Foley's Honey and Tar has been taken. It stops the cough and breaks up the cold quickly. Refuse any but the genuine Foley' Honey and Tar 'n a yellow package. B, H, Gorrell.
The Virginia State Library presents its annual report showing flourishing conditions under State Librarian Dr Henry R Mcfiwaive. The document also includes the fourth annual report of the late Librarian appended to the main report.
Advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar as the safe first aid for croup in children. Praises its lack of harmful drugs and cites B H Gorrell as the local druggist selling the product. Also promotes Beas Laxative Cough Syrup as a quick relief option for coughs and colds with gentle laxative action.
Mr J J Chittom of Roanoke visits friends in Lexington while Capt M B Corse and Mrs Corse tour Washington this week. Miss Olive Parker of Staunton visits her aunt Mrs Robert G Templeton and Mrs William Dickinson of Charleston W Va with sister Mrs Reid White. School Electoral Board in Rockbridge gains W S Hopkins succeeding the late J Scott Moore. In Lexington Miss Irene Pierson hosts friends with home music and refreshments. Miss Bookie Campbell returns to Randolph Macon Woman's College after visiting her parents in Lexington. Dr Cassine Jackson Keyser of Columbia University lectures in Washington and Lee on mathematics. W D Weatherford of Atlanta addresses Y M C A at University Chapel. Dr R E Gaines of Richmond College preaches in Lexington Baptist church urging a $350000 endowment for Women’s College. collection totals $240 with more expected.
The June commencement program at Washington and Lee University includes a Baccalaureate sermon by Rt. Rev. A. M. Skandolph bishop of the Diocese of Southern Virginia an Episcopal, an Address before the Young Men's Christian Association by Rev. Ernest Thompson D D of Charleston Wa Vo Presbyterian, Alumni Association address by Hon. Wade Pampton Billie LL D lieutenant general of Ohio, and Literary Societies address by Hon. William A. Mace Corkle LL D ex governor of West Virginia and a Washington and Lee graduate of the class of 1877 78.
County Treasurer R. Moore qualified last Thursday but bond requirements delayed formal bonding until after the election. Judge Letcher appointed him treasurer on January 29 and Moore qualified the next day. He sought a Board of Supervisors committee to review his books but later chose bonding company security.
The young gentlemen of Washington and Lee University in Trinity Methodist church hosted an informal reception for the officers teachers and young ladies of the Sunday school in the Sunday school room. An program of instrumental and vocal music delighted guests and refreshments were served with the students acting as waiters.
A Charlottesville dispatch dated February 3 reports G Burnley Sinclair of Charlottesville bar has been unanimously endorsed to succeed Judge George W Morris on the corporation court. A social note mentions Mr and Mrs Didawieki hosting friends Friday night on White Street.
A quiet noon ceremony at The Pines in Raphine united Miss Alice McCormick and Mr. Charles Gragg Williams. The bride wore brown cloth with matching accessories and a violet shower bouquet. Williams, a Bank of Raphine cashier, and the couple plan to reside in Raphine after a reception and trips to Huntington Virginia and Lexington Kentucky. Attendants included Harold McCormick and Mayme Smith provided music. guests included local and neighboring residents.
A heavy snow storm moved in Friday night and continued through the night. By Saturday morning snow reached six inches on the ground with frozen ground preventing melt. Another light snowfall yesterday added to the covering as conditions stayed cold. The groundhog seems to have influenced the local weather report.
Last week two fires along Walker's Creek burned the barns of Mesere, R W Brown and GC Blackwell with their contents. Each barn and contents were insured by Rockbridge Mutual Insurance Company. Brown carried 300 on the barn and 800 on contents while Blackwell carried 50 on the barn and 50 on contents.
The county clerk's office added steel and metal receptacles with 160 apartments to store valuable records at a cost of 410 dollars. The furniture matches existing office fittings and adds no notable value beyond storage. Nearby, the Lexington Pythians held an oyster supper at Quisenberry's cafe with about twenty members attending.
A performance titled Old Arkansaw was presented at the opera house last night and drew an appreciative audience that enjoyed the entertainment.
The 1907 08 Official Catalogue for Washington and Lee University edited by Prof Walter Le Cont Stevens lists four divisions The College School of Commerce School of Engineering and School of Law with 43 officers instructors and staff. January 1908 enrollment reaches 468 students from 28 states the district of Columbia and two foreign countries. Rev William Me Junkin died in Korea after a three day illness at age 42. he served thirteen years as a southern Presbyterian missionary and leaves a wife and four children.
The article describes the groundhog emerging on February 2 for a six week period of home stay. It notes the tradition that a shadow implies six weeks of bad weather, while no shadow signifies good weather to come, with the sun briefly visible in the cloudy sky.
Judge George W. Morris of the Corporation Court of Charlottesville and Buena Vista collapsed in the street on the way to his office and died shortly after. Born in 1867 in New York City, he was the son of Dr. George W. Morris of South Carolina and a Roanoke County, Virginia mother.
Friends of Judge William P. Houston of Lexington urge his election to the Buena Vista Corporation Court to replace the late Judge George W. Morris. They cite his experience as a former County Court judge in Rockbridge and say the move would be acceptable to his admirers.
The February term of Rockbridge Circuit Court convenes next Monday the 10th. Jurors summoned for Tuesday to try civil cases include Messie, Harper, Culton, Troxell, Parrent, Firebaugh, McVormick, Goodbar, Leakey, and Nair.
Mrs Suean Donald wife of M L Donald died yesterday afternoon at her home near Falling Spring church from paranyels. The remains were buried this afternoon at Falling Spring church Mys Donald was a Miss Supinger daughter of Jacob Supinger of Summers Rockbridge county. She is survived by her husband and a large family of children.
John W. Palmer aged 17 the youngest son of Mrs. R. Palmer of near Wade's Mill died Friday morning from spinal meningitis. The remains were taken to New Providence Presbyterian church near Brownsburg for interment where Rev. Dr. G. A. Wilson conducted the funeral services.
At a Richmond gathering the State Republican committee endorsed Alvah H. Martin of Norfolk for the Republican national committee to succeed George E. Bowden with a unanimous vote. The state convention is set for April 8 in Lynchburg with one delegate per fifty votes and any fractional over twenty five from Roosevelt’s last vote.
A writer recalls a wintry trip to Maryland and Washington from Bamiyek Virginia. Highlights include Mt Jarmer near Washington, the City Beautiful, Congressional Library, Corcoran Gallery, National Capitol, Smithsonian, Navy Yard, Annapolis, and the old State House with Colonial-era history.
Lexington residents testify that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache and kidney troubles with lasting effects. Harry Denver recalls public endorsement in earlier years and wife’s cure after using the remedy. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. New York sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
An ad notes Boley's Honey and Tat cough syrup will stop coughing and expel the cold. It claims no laxatives and claims safety for throat relief, promising a gentle laxative effect and phlegm clearing. Sold by B H Gorrell, druggist, to guard against croup and whooping cough.
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