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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
3
Pendleton announces a commissioners notice while local listings advertise bargains at mid winter sale. Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co offers big clothing sale. Adair promotes 10 dry goods and parlor squares. W Harry Agner features full line of general merchandise at appealing prices.
An advertisement touts L M Paint produced by machinery at one fifth labor cost, claiming 4 gallons mixed with 2 gallons linseed oil yields 7 gallons at under $1.20 per gallon. It promises free repainting if defects appear and lists sales spots McCrumw Drug Co Lexington and H L Gilkerson Buena Vista.
List of remaining letters in the Lexingts oceteiee mail. Names include Camden Mary Chang Eyle Dandridge Florence Mal Ervine Ferrell Thos Graves Georgia Holt Seymour Hill P B Johnson Lula Kipp Elmer Lindsay W H LeGore Alton McDowell Agoy Parker Richardson Lemor Stafford Russell Whitely W Woodson Mirron White R L Wilhela Andrew. Letters advertised. recipients urged to claim.
The U S Government does not endorse any preparation under the Pure Food Law. The law requires listing drugs used as ingredients. Ely s Cream Balm, a familiar cold remedy, contains no injurious drugs and is advertised as fully compliant with the law.
The Riding Brothers of Buena Vista with a Lexington branch lease the old Rhodes carriage factory on Upper Main Street from Captain Pierson and install a full builders' supply house with building materials and woodworking machinery. Pierson also outfits the second story as apartment rooms for families.
A. C. Eldridge of Empire Ga praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs croup throat and lung troubles after seven years use. He notes his children suffer croup but the medicine quickly cures attacks. Sold with guarantee at B F H Gorrell’s drug store 40c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
Nip and Tuck appeared at Henry Street opera house Friday night as clever detectives in a lively mystery with romance and villainy. The performance drew enjoyment from the audience.
H M James of Levellen touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria poison misery. The tonic sold in 50 cent bottles promises quick relief for chills, jaundice, stomach, liver and kidney complaints and back pain while guaranteeing satisfaction at B H Gorrell's drug store. In Staunton John F P Vic was found guilty of murdering his wife Ara at Craigsville on October 16 and sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary. he reportedly drank before the crime and his wife killed herself. Vic is 49.
An advertisement urges quick use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of danger to preserve kidney function. It claims the medicine keeps the kidneys healthy so they filter impurities from blood as it passes through. U. H. Gorrell endorses the product.
An advert claims that chronic constipation leads to appendicitis and promotes Foley's Ortho Laxative as a mild pleasant remedy that stimulates the liver and bowels to restore natural bowels, noting it does not nauseate. The notice ends with a name B. H. Gorrell.
This notice certifies that all druggists may refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. It claims to stop the cough and prevent pneumonia or consumption, with no opiates. The genuine product is in a yellow package and warns to refuse substitutes. B. A. Gorell.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine touts Dr King s New Life Pills claiming they improve his stomach liver and bowels and keep him feeling healthy though some readers question results and safety in this brief item.
Fannie Bolepie visits friends in New York. J Montgomery Johnston of Rockbridge re-elected sergeant-at-arms of the House of Delegates. Elizabeth Allan and J Preston Allan leave Lexington for Charlotte to establish a home. J Houston Leech of Lexington reappointed fertilizer inspector for the Tenth district after winter in Florida. Hampden-Sydney College President address at Washington and Lee on General Lee as a model American. James Lewis Howe elected to advisory committee of the Simplified Spelling Board. Mrs. W L Griffie returns from Sherwood to Washington with her sister H L Kennedy. Captain J Randolph Tucker, Richmond Blues, named delegate to the National Guard Convention in Boston. Lucker to represent Virginia.
Camp Frank Paxton Sons of Confederate Veterans will entertain at a luncheon Monday the 20th at 1 pm at the Blue Hotel. Veterans will gather at the Courthouse, then march to the Blue Hotel for a banquet. Speeches will honor General Lee and John Letcher with brief toasts and addresses by local leaders.
Dr James Vance of Newark New Jersey will conduct week long evangelist services at the local Presbyterian church starting Monday at 8 p.m. He will address University students Tuesday at 12 p.m. in the Washiton and Lee chapel and preach twice daily 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. throughout the week. Previously he led three Virginia pastorates Wytheville Alexandria and Norfolk and headed First Presbyterian Nashville before moving to Newark.
The People's National Bank held its annual session in the banking house with Hugh A. White as chairman and J. W. McClung as secretary. Out of 500 shares, 28 were represented. Directors elected were Dr. George H. Denny Dr. A. D. Katill Dr. Jas. Lewis Howe Meeera J. W. McClung Wm. M. McElwee H L Morricon EK A. Moore McClung Patton R. CO Walker Daniel Welsh and Hugh A. White. Dr. Howe replaces B. H. Gorrell who declined to serve. Officers to be elected at the next meeting.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Firet National Bank of Lexington convened at the bank building yesterday at 11 o clock. Representing 472 of 600 shares, Dr. A D Estill presided and B E Vaughan served as secretary. Re elected directors include Capt. J Preston Moore, Dr. Reid White, B Exten, Viugben, T T Dickinson, and G 12 Vaughan.
During the holidays Madison Wisconsin hosted meetings of the American Historical Association the American Political Science Association and the American Economic Association. Dr J H Latane served on the Executive Council of the Political Science Association and edited the Political Science Review. He participated in discussions on American diplomatic history since 1805. Dr T K Urdahl presented a paper on The Normal Labor Day in Coal Mines before the American Economic Association, drawing favorable remarks.
The Lhe DeKoven Male Quartette appears Monday night January 20 under the Washington and Lee Star Course at the Henry St opera house. Music lovers in Lexington can expect a high order program from recognized artistes who have earned praise in many cities.
Last Saturday and Saturday night melted snow causing high water in rivers. North River rose to record levels, James River boomed with floodwaters. Limited damage reported. Lexington electric light plant flooded and town at least partially dark on Sunday night.
Rev Robert Edward Steele arrives with his wife and five children to take the new pastorate in Rockbridge. He preaches Sunday to a good crowd despite heavy rain and mentions his naval chaplain background. Manager Pierson promotes upcoming Friday and Saturday entertainment featuring Will Rising and acts from the Jamestown Exposition with prices 15 25 35 and 60 cents.
The Board of Public Services met and appointed Captain Hudson chief engineer at a salary of 150 dollars a month starting February, praising his credentials from Virginia Military Institute. A Democrat, Hudson previously led Portsmouth public schools and has a noted career in education and engineering, with Staunton Virginia roots and Virginia friends cheering his achievement.
The Bank of Rockbridge annual meeting was held last Saturday January 11 1908 in the directors room with 961 shares represented out of 1800. Directors re elected include Menera W S Hopkins G W Elfinger W T Shields E L Graham M B Corse J J L Kinnear Robert Glaegow and W Stuart. Debris clearing begins at Hopkins barn site in readiness for rebuilding. Jamestown Exposition will not reopen next summer. OE Obaneham becomes editor publisher of Buchanan News. At the Virginia Hotel Men's Association Richmond meeting officers named O H Paxton L Berry Dodson and J H Callahan.
Washington and Lee University beat Anguein Military Academy 44 to 17 in the season opener at University Gymnasium. Boyd starred for W L U with multiple field goals while Gardner of the visitors stood out with four scores. Next up, W L U faces the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on Friday the 17th.
The Buena Vista society notes report the wedding of Miss Margaret Virginia Rucker, daughter of D. H. Rucker, to Ashton Crensham Jones of Hampton. The ceremony occurred at the Baptist church with Rev. W. S. Royall officiating and Miss Louise Meriweather as pianist. The matron of honor was Mrs. N. A. Bees, and best man was Ben Jones. The bride wore white mescaline silk and duchess lace, carried bride’s roses. attendants wore white over silk. The bride is prominent in Hampton business circles. the Buena Vista Minstrel Troupe is introduced with its members.
The Washington Herald notes the January 9 swearing in of Florida's new Senator William James Bryan. Described as youthful and of Southern type, he is tallied as handsome and brown eyed. The piece previews watching his Senate course with interest and favorable early impressions.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop products from Racine Wisconsin, claiming Foley's Honey and Tar eases dangerous coughs while strengthening lungs. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative and Health Coffee imitations, plus Teething Syrup as a universal remedy for infants and adults, urging druggists to stock and send free samples.
An old advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble, claiming they strengthen and invigorate kidneys. A Lexington resident, Giles Kotler of Lewington, Virginia, reports relief from back and joint pain after using the product, with price set at 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents in Buffalo.
A historic ad promotes Dr Shoop Cough Cure made from green leaves and tender stems of a mountain shrub. It claims to quell tickling coughs safely for all ages with a resinous plant extract, no narcotics, and calls the shrub the Sacred Herb.
A Clinton Maine resident says Bucklen arnica salve cures piles and chapped hands. He reports healing an old sore without a scar after applying the salve at B H Gorsell s drug store.
A vintage ad promotes Foley's Honey and Syrup as a genuine cough remedy in a yellow package. It claims gentle relief for coughs colds and whooping cough and highlights quick, natural expulsion of phlegm with guaranteed satisfaction from local druggists.
Market listing shows spring chickens available at Lexington Produce Market with pricing per pound. Other items and details are unclear due to garbled text.
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