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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
4
An 1908 notice item from Lexmoron Virginia lists O Hotinger requesting a tanner position, BR H Mudspaugh announcing a public gate sale of personal property due March 9, and Weinbergs advertising new muslin underwear dry goods clothing and shoes in a terse classifieds blend.
A visit to a major paint plant shows 10 000 cc of paint produced quickly with L and M products. The mix yields seven gallons from 4 gallons L and M and 3 gallons Linseed Oil at under $1.20 per gallon. The paint is claimed to harden wear resistant for 10 to 15 years. The firm offers free repaint if defects occur. Donations of L and M go to church. Sold by McCrum Drug Co Lexington and H. L. Gilkerson Buena Vista.
List of unclaimed letters includes Henry Burkes Mrs Barkley Chas Cuibeton Chase Jackson John Sharp and others. Addressees are requested to call at once to claim their mail marked as advertises with notices posted for pickup.
Advertorial note promotes Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm as a quick cure for nasal catarrh hay fever and colds. It touts a vaporizing spray method and claims effectiveness with references to Ely Bros and a New York address for purchase.
In Lexington on February 21 1908 Rev Robert E Hutton joined Mr Matthew Marlon Nicely and Miss Nancie May Moore daughter of A B Moore of Rockbridge in marriage JARVIS GOOLIBY wedding listed at Rev Leon Pressly home on February 19 1908 between William Franklin Jarvis and Jennie May Goolsby and Hickman Miller marriage at Timber Ridge January 4 1908 with Charles D Hickman and Ollie C Miller daughter of W H Miller
George Moore of Grimesland N C credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after a cough and lung ailment. He says the remedy began helping from the first bottle and made him a happy man. Trial bottles available at B H Worrell druggist for 50 cents.
The Italian Boys and Elbert Foland will headline the University Star Course show at Henry Street Opera House. A varied program includes solos and quartets with Foland, a popular Poston entertainer, entertaining at 8 30 with his humor and stage presence.
Mrs. B D Charlee of Harbor Maine hails Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite for quick relief from dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervous debility and general weakness. Sold under guarantee at B H Gorrell’s drug store as a thorough blood purifier and spring tonic.
Washington and Lee topped the University of Virginia 35 to 15 in a strong home performance. The enthusiastic crowd applauded the Huskies for their solid play and second win over Virginia this season.
There is no case on record of a cough or cold leading to pneumonia after Foley’s Honey and Tar. The note claims the product stops coughing and breaks up colds quickly. It urges using only the genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar in a yellow package from B. H. Gorrell. Communion services will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning with preparatory services tonight at 4 pm conducted by Rev. Alfred T. Graham.
A night alarm compares to croup coughs in danger to children. Mothers are urged to keep Foley's Honey and Tar, described as a safe, drug free remedy, and Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs and croup. B H Gorrell is the local druggist selling both products.
Mise Greeie Huffman of New port News visits her aunt Mrs. T. B. Wintfield while Prof. W LeConte Stevens lectured to the corps of waders on Aerial Navigation. Mise Rhetta Wilson wed S Finley Wilson in Washington. Mise Floy Thompson returns to Richmond after time with parents at Timber Ridge. Judge S Houston Letcher opens Augusta County Circuit Court. Judge Holt presides over Rockbridge court. Rev J B R Andrew will preach at Trinity Church Sunday night and hold quarterly conference. General Scott Shipp returns to Lexington after six months abroad including England Egypt and the Philippines. A committee met him with a marriage at the station. Shipp plans to address the corps of vade ta on his foreign travels.
Judge Letcher ruled in the Mary Flint vs Town of Lexington matter that the Lexington Mayor had no authority to receive money in cases beyond fines or costs. The dispute centered on a $20 receipt given by Mayor Walker after fining Claire Flint and the town's liability for the funds.
The Water Committee was authorized to buy pipe and fittings for a 4 inch water line from Boley's store on lower Main to the Iron bridge at Mowes' Mill to improve fire protection for the section. Grants were also approved for building plans and street work while other petitions and license adjustments were discussed.
The ninety sixth anniversary of the Washington Literary Society of Washington and Lee University was celebrated Saturday February 22 in Lee Memorial chapel before a large audience. The Virginia Institute for the Blind orchestra from Staunton performed under Professor Beardsworth and received a cordial Lexington welcome. Officers included 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. Debate on federal ownership of railroads: affirmative W E Cameron and J W Porter. negative S C Bumgarner and W J Turnbull. Spahr won the orator’s medal and Bumgarner the debater’s medal, judged by Dr John H Latane Dr Thomas Ardahl and Rev W Coaby Bell. All speeches meritorious and well delivered.
At a trustees executive committee meeting Professor W J Lauck was granted leave of absence for the third term of the year and a recommendation to the Board to extend leave for the 1908 09 session. Lauck will work for the government on the immigration question and is not expected to be lost from the faculty. Hopkins block work progresses with promising outlook.
Rockbridge County Republicans held a county convention at the courthouse with delegates from all districts. Thomas Shewey was re elected chairman. J A Conner chaired temporarily and committees were formed. delegates and alternates to the Staunton Congress and Lynchburg State Conventions were chosen. resolutions endorsed Roosevelt Taft Slewp and Stemp. party unity urged.
District meetings were held by Saturday February 22 to elect delegates to the County Convention in Lexington on February 24. Reports list district venues, chairmen, and secretaries including Lexington Courthouse Lindsay's Schoolhouse Col lierstown Hall Kerr's Creek Big Spring Mill Walker's Creek Flumen Fairfield and South River.
A missionary congress will be held Saturday night February 29 at the Collieratown Methodist church beginning at 7 30. An interesting program has been prepared and the occasion promises to be one of great interest. Presiding Elder J R Andrew of Salem will hold the fourth quarterly conference Saturday morning and preach at the 11 o clock hour.
Mrs Eliza J Harper Rowan died at her home near Old Providence Church Augusta County on Monday February 24 after a long illness. She was in her 75th year daughter of the late Capt James F Harper Kerrs Creek. Her husband William W Rowan had died years earlier. Funeral was held yesterday at Old Providence Church led by Rev B W Hadden. Six children survive with Lexington attendees Capt J P Moore Frank Moore Martha Moore and Harry B Moore.
The University gymnasium at Washington and Leo hosted the Fancy Dress Ball directed by Miss Annie R. White. Visiting guests from Richmond, Norfolk, Lynchburg and Stourton joined local alumni for a night of elaborate decor, a midnight buffet, and dancing until two. The event featured numerous costume tableaux led by Miss Stevenson and Mr. Hood with a long list of paired costumes and participants.
The March Woman's Home Companion features a striking Japanese cover and spring fashion illustrations. Grace Margaret Gould curates pages on new styles while Dr Edward Everett Hale offers Home Reading. Articles include Women of the Revolt by Kelleg Durland and pieces by Woods Hutchinson and others. Teething syrup ad ends the issue.
Lexington mother H Figgat reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured her daughter's weak kidneys after bed wetting and backache. She praises the product and urges other parents to use it for children with kidney weakness, noting continued confidence in the remedy as of 1907.
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