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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
1
O Hotinger seeks a tanner in Lexmoroy Virginia. R A Matispsugh hosts a sale of personal property on March 9 featuring Weinbergs goods including musilo underwear and new clothing plus shoes.
A visit to a major paint factory showcases machinery producing 10 000 feet of paint faster than hand mixing. L and M Paint claims hardening white lead, wear resistant finish for 10 to 15 years, and yields seven gallons from four mixed with three of linseed oil. Offers repair if defective and notes donations to churches.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Lexington post office for the week ending February 17 and 18 include Burke Henry Barkley Mrs A Cuibeton Chas Chase Jackson John Rebin Max Moore Lois T Moor Jne Strasser W M Bherp L H Washington S W Please say you are advertisers if you call for these letters and McCrone Patron M
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm advertised as identical to the solid form and touted as a quick remedy for catarrh hay fever and head acid causes. It claims relief when sprayed into heated sensitive air passages with a spraying tube, sold by druggists and Ely Brothers in New York.
In Lexington on February 21 1908 Rev Robert E Hutton joined Matthew Marion Niece ly and Nancie May Moore daughter of A B Moore of Rockbridge. On February 19 1908 Leon T Pressly joined William Franklin Jarvis and Jennie May Goolsby at Mr Terry my Ray home. At ARP manse Timber Ridge January 8 1908 Rev Leon T Pressly united Charles D Hickman and Ollie C Miller daughter of W H Miller.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a near jump from a pole plane. He says the remedy eased coughs and prevented pneumonia and helped him regain health after taking several bottles. Trial bottle free offered by B H Worrell druggist in the area.
The Italian Boys present a varied program at 8 30 in the University Star Course. Elbert Foland, famed Poston entertainer, appears as a humorist delivering solo and quartet numbers to the audience. Curtain.
Mrs B D Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and urges its use widely It relieves dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness debility and purifies the blood as a spring medicine Sold under guarantee at B H Gorrells drug store.
The Washington and Lee team beat the University of Virginia 35 to 15 last Thursday night. A large home crowd praised W L U s defense and sharp play. This marks the second win over Virginia this season for Washington and Lee.
There is no case on record of a cough or cold becoming pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops the cough and breaks up the cold quickly. Refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package by B. H. Gorrell. Communion services will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning. Preparatory services take place tonight at 4 o'clock conducted by Rev. Alfred T. Graham D. D.
An old advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children and effective against coughs, croup, and whooping cough. It promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a gentle laxative that expels poison, and notes a local exhibit at the University gymnasia with admission.
Mise Greeie Huffman visits her aunt Mrs T Wintfield and Prof W LeConte Stevens lectured to cadets on Aerial Navigation. Rhetta Wilson wed S Finley Wilson in Washington. Floy Thompson returns to Richmond from Timber Ridge. Judge Letcher opens Augusta County Circuit Court. Holt presides in Rockbridge. Rev J R Andrew to preach at Trinity Church and lead quarterly conference. General Scott Shipp returns to Lexington after six months abroad with plans to address cadets on travel experiences.
A judge ruled the Lexington Mayor lacks authority to receive funds in court cases beyond fines or costs. The decision involved Mary Flint's suit over $20 placed with then Mayor Walker, who refunded only the fine and costs. The town was deemed not liable due to mayoral payment limits.
The Town Council authorized the Water Committee to buy supplies for a 4 inch water pipe line from Boley's store on lower Main street to the iron bridge at Moses' Mill. The plan aims to improve fire protection in the area and secure fire plugs and fittings. The council also addressed building safety at McCrum Hall, street walk improvements opposite the old colored cemetery, raceway bridge repairs, new residences on Jackson and Jefferson streets, a denied stable behind Randolph street, and a modified license tax for Quisenberry & Co.'s moving picture show from January 1 to May 1, 1908.
The Washington Literary Society of Washington and Lee University celebrated its ninety six year anniversary on Saturday night February 22 in Lee Memorial chapel before a large audience. The Virginia Institute for the Blind orchestra from Staunton performed under Professor Beardsworth gaining praise for its music. Officers were T R Carter president L K Koontz vice president G A Batten secretary and O W Richardson chief marshal. Orators were R H Spahr on The Prohibition Problem in the South and J N Montgomery on The Faults of Representative Government. The debaters debated whether railroads in the United States should be owned by the Federal Government with W E Cameron and J W Porter for the affirmative and S C Bumgarner and W J Turnbull for the negative. Spahr won the orator’s medal and Bumgarner the debater’s medal.
At a trustees executive committee meeting on Thursday Professor W. J. Lauck was granted leave of absence for the third term of this year and the committee will seek leave for the 1908 09 session. He will work for the government on immigration questions and is not to be lost from the faculty. Hopkins block construction is advancing rapidly and should finish soon with good weather.
The Rockbridge County Republican Convention at the Courthouse elected delegates to the Staunton Congressional and Lynchburg State Conventions. Thomas Shewey was re elected chairman with a full committee and pledges to support Roosevelt Taft Stemp and party unity.
District meetings across magisterial areas were held by Saturday February 22 to elect delegates to the County Convention in Lexington on February 24. Reports list the Lexington Courthouse, Natural Bridge Lindsay's Schoolhouse, Bull Run Col lierstown Hall, Kerr's Creek Big Spring Mill, Walker's Creek Flumen, and South River Fairfield with respective chairmen and secretaries named.
A missionary congress will be held Saturday night February 29 at the Collierstown Methodist church starting 7 30. Presiding Elder J R Andrew of Salem will conduct the fourth quarterly conference Saturday morning with an 11 o clock sermon.
Mrs Eliza J Harper Rowan died at her Augusta county home near Old Providence church on February 24 after rheumatic illness. She was 74 or 75, daughter of the late Capt James F Harper of Kerrs Creek, wife of William W Rowan who died years ago. Funeral was held yesterday at Old Providence Church led by Rev Hadden. Six children survive. Lexington attendees included Dspt J P Moore Frank Moore Martha Moore and Harry B Moore.
The University gymnasium at Washington and Leo hosted the annual Fancy Dress Ball directed by Miss Annie R. White. Guests from Richmond, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Stourton and distant alumni attended as the hall glittered with pennants, lanterns, and a midnight buffet. The event featured a Spanish Dancing Girl led by Miss Stevenson and a long parade of elaborate costumes, with many couples dancing until 2 a.m. and the evening closing to Home Sweet Home.
The March number presents a Spring Fashion issue with a Japanese cover image. Grace Margaret Gould curates fashion pages, while articles include Home Reading by Dr Edward Everett Hale and Women of the Revolt by Kelley Durland. Other features cover infant care and fiction by noted authors. Dr Farneney’s Teething Syrup advertised at 2% cents.
Lexington mother reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured her daughter's kidney weakness. She urges use for children with bed wetting, backache, headaches, and fatigue. Product sold by Foster Milburne Buffalo New York with price fifty cents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
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