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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
3
The Gazette Lexington Virginia February 19 1908 lists A K Fletcher bankrupt trottle J Ed Deaver spring clothing at right prices and the Bank of Rockbridge liberal policy accommodating and prudent plus J Gassman and Son Hardware fencing wire and The Pittsburg Welded Fence.
Judge W. B. Simmons of Fincastle Virginia says L M Paint kept color for 21 years on his home and laments switching to a different paint three years ago. He plans to repaint at no cost using L M products. L M White Lead increases wear resistance for 10 to 15 years with a cost around $1.20 per gallon. Donations and sales through McCrum Drug Co Lexington and H L Gilkerson Buena Vista.
Readers are invited to mail name and address to Pineule Medicine Co at 889 La Salle Ave Chicago Illinois to receive a full week’s postpaid trial of Pireules gelatin capsules. Claims include quick relief for back pain rheumatism kidney and bladder complaints and are urged to mention the paper.
In treating Naval Cater if so you will appreciate Ely's Lihyroid Crean Balin, the quickest and sast remedy for this disease. It is curative pro cog it ia identical with the solid team Balin, which is 0 famous and a successful in overcoming Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cold in the head. There is relief in the first dash of spray upon the heated sensitive air-passages. All druggists 7c., including spraying tube, or nailed by Ely Bros., 50 Warren St., New York.
Mrs Eliza Sproul died at her home in Lexington aged 70. Funeral from Random Street M E Church conducted by Rev J L Brown. She was sister of H B Abrahams and active in missionary work and charity. Husband George Sproul had died earlier. Floral tributes expressed sympathy.
The advertisement claims Consumption nearly killed singer Gorge Moore before Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life. It promotes the remedy for coughs, colds, and lung issues, offered at 50 cents to 1.00 dollars through B H Gorrell, with a trial bottle available.
Infant son of J J and Mattie V Spiller died February 12 1908 aged 10 months 6 days. Funeral held at Bethany Lutheran Church near Alone with Rev J P Obenchain officiating and burial nearby. Mr and Mrs Spiller express sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death of their child. J PLO
Harbor Maine resident Mrs E D Charles calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and praises its quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility. She notes it purifies the blood and serves well as a spring medicine available under guarantee at Gorrel’s drug store.
Post office lists unclaimed letters including Brown Henry X Gen Parron NcLuse P W. Delivery persons must say letters are advertised when inquiring.
The text asserts there is no case of a plug or cold progressing to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the remedy stops the cold quickly and identifies the genuine product as Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package by B. H. Gorrel.
An old advertisement urges mothers to keep Foley's Honey and Tar for early croup signs and praises Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a safe relief. It touts no harmful drugs, gentle laxative action, and guaranteed efficacy sold by B. H. Gorrell.
Captain J A McNee departs for Washington on business. Prof William Jett Lauck visits Washington from Washington and Lee. Misses Mary and Jennie Crigler host a Valentine party on Jackson Avenue. Dr C Grahem Cold returns from University of Maryland Hospital after suspected appendicitis. John Dillon of Indian Roc kie aids at First National Bank of Lexington after resignation. Mrs John C Hutton and Miss Susie Wueh travel to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore for spring millinery purchases. Dr Joe Lewis Howe attends Men’s Missionary Conference in Philadelphia and chairs the Lexington presbytery movement. Miss Margaret White returns from Farmville. contagious disease disrupts campus. Miss Jane M Senseney gravely ill on Randolph Street. John W Shields and Mrs Thomas J Rice of Roanoke visit.
West Lexington school is closed and families placed under quarantine after physicians diagnosed scarlet fever in mild form in the area west of Lexington. Mayor and health officials authorized two week quarantine and school suspension to halt spread.
A Washington dispatch dated February 14 reports Representative Ficod introducing a bill for a new public building in Lexington tied to Virginia Athens prospects. It notes inquiries from the Post Office about Lexington business, cites 1897 to 1907 figures, population changes, floor space, and a projected $25,000 cost for a corner location building.
The February meeting of the Mary Custis Lee Daughters of the Confederacy will be held Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock at the home of Mrs. E L Graham on Jackson avenue. A full attendance is desired as the chapter grows and a task is to select a regular monthly meeting day. Other matters of importance will be considered.
The Washington Herald profiles Walter Edward Harris a son of Rev. John H. Harris of near Natural Bridge. Harris is Washington correspondent for the Richmond Times Dispatch Louisville Times and Nashville Banner and a Rockbridge County Virginia native and Washington and Lee alumnus. The piece covers his career from VMI and law at Washington University into political writing before becoming managing editor of the Dispatch. Harris is described as genial and a visitors’ hub for Virginians and Tennesseans. The article also notes the Washington Literary Society at Washington and Lee University event on February 22 with debates on railroad national ownership and speakers Montgomery Spahr Damison Porter Bumgarner Turnbull. It mentions the 1908 West Point class with Virginia Military Institute representation including Arthur Carl Wilbourn of Lexington and other VMI graduates, detailing their origins and later moves.
Three marriage licenses were issued Monday from the clerk's office. William Barger Shafer wed Martha Malinda Stoner of near Glenwood. Joseph Tolley married Bertie B. Hanger of near Lexington. William Franklin Jarvis tied with Jennie May Gooleby.
Mr and Mrs Robert M Hudson and their two sons were tried in Lexington on charges of stealing from Hotel Woolfolk Glasgow jewelry worth $50. The justice fined Mr Hudson $15 for trespassing after the jury found the boy had gathered jewelry. the case noted the boy refused to name sources and the family, formerly of Baltimore, planned to travel south.
Quiszxsemar and Co announces a 10 percent discount on all picture frame orders for the next 80 days. Prices described as reasonable. The notice invites customers to purchase frames at lowered prices.
Manager Bootay presents a strong Washington and Lee schedule for 1908 with key opponents listed in Lexington and nearby towns. The slate features Amherst, Dartmouth, Vanderbilt and other colleges, plus local rivals Roanoke and Davidson, as the team aims for diamond honors this season.
Mr Frank Bowers aged 44 died at his home in Greenville Angveta county last Wednesday night February 12 1908 after a period of failing health Funeral services were conducted at Greenville Methodist church and burial followed at Mt Carmel Presbyterian church Rev R L Eutesler officiating He is survived by his wife Emma Lea of Lexington and two children Kaseel and Craig aged 11 and 12 Attending the Lexington contingent included J W Seal Mica Lutie Seal Mia Ella Kester and Miss Ethel Young
Rev J L Brown leads improvements at Randolph Street M E Church with a new choir platform and added instruments including a bass violin cornet and violin. A musical program and solos highlighted Sunday services attended by visiting white friends and the pastor spoke to the audience.
The Washington and Lee basketball team defeated Roanoke Y M C A 49 to 12 at the university gymnasium before a large crowd. Captain Osborne starred at center, Streit excelled as a football alumnus, and Izard hit the prettiest goal as W L U dominated from the opening minutes.
A Lexington parent extols Doan's Kidney Pills for a child with kidney weakness. The letter, dated 1907, describes prior kidney trouble and lasting improvement after using the product. Purchase details and cautions about early colds and pneumonia emphasize prevention.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar corrects neglect of coughs by expelling the cold from the system. It presents the product as non opiate and the best lung remedy, attributed to B. H Gorrell.
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