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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
2
The piece argues the Constitutional Convention aims to purify state power but warns many members distrust the people and seek to embed all rules in the constitution. It condemns a shift toward a bureaucratic system where priests and boards interpret laws, reducing citizen control.
The Midland Virginian reports a committee of the whole noting the convention adopted nothing yet. The piece reflects apprehension over the wheat course and urges that the masses should guard the common wealth with integrity and purity. It praises a veteran patriot for sharing aims to impress constitutional integrity.
An early report recounts the University’s latest defeat as friends of the institution rally to gain recognition. The piece frames the event as a last stand for visibility and honor, detailing reactions from supporters and the local community.
In the convention a motion to reconsider a one ninth receiver appropriation for university support drew opposition from Hooker and Davis while Lindsay Benz and Brown led the pro side. The measure leaves university funding to the General Assembly and provoked applause when announced. Mr. Smith of Alexandria supported adding Virginia Military Institute funding if UVA is included. Several Representatives voted against, deeming it unconstitutional legislative action.
Ely Brothers founded Ely's Cream Balm nearly twenty years ago and built a large trade around it. The preparation is advertised as uniform and scientifically made from high quality drugs. Drugists are urged to stock it to avoid customer dissatisfaction from trying uncertain remedies.
A promotional passage extols Perry Davis Painkiller as the sole remedy with sixty years of proven use. It claims enduring popularity stems from results rather than advertising and emphasizes the product’s unique status.
William Trabue, Joe Pestman and son, and Patrick Woods of Richmond are dragging James River for Captain Edward A. Whitaker. The group, longtime river professionals, started at Reussens above Lynchburg and are tracing the river downstream toward the city. They expect about three weeks unless the body is found sooner, hoping to recover mail matter lost the night of the railroad accident that killed four townsfolk.
The Dence neighborhood has purchased part of the Thompson tract next to the church, with the road to South River bisecting it. Rev. J L Manze has left the congregation after a brief, faithful ministry, and Mrs. Manze is praised for her many services.
Do not miss January for discounts on winter stock. Prices reduced to move jackets capes raylans and woollen items. Cash buyers save about 25 percent on ready made skirts oxford styles and floor art squares. Carpet discount 10 percent in January, excludes charged goods.
In a busy season sale, prices are slashed on All-Wool Blanket Goods with wide discounts. Silks are divided into two cheap lots: yard pieces at 25 cents and remnants up to 1.00 per yard. Shoes offered at deep cuts with several price points to attract buyers before Christmas.
A Sofia dispatch reports that the ransom for Miss Ellen M. Stone and her companion Madame Trilka has been paid to brigands and the captives are expected to be released within six days.
The Waynesboro Basic City Natural Gas Oil Company is formed with $25,000 subscribed. Funds paid allow immediate boreing. Experts call indications very promising. The advisory board of the Children's Home Society of Virginia is formed to care for destitute children and orphans.
Warns of a harsh winter and throat irritation as signs of a lingering cold. Recommends Allen's Long Balsam as a timely remedy and notes it contains no opium.
For sale a ten room brick dwelling in Lexington on a corner lot about 70 feet wide and 150 feet long. Includes a small vacant lot. Inquire of the seller for details and contact information.
An old practitioner announces a new treatment for catarrh named Snuffles and the GrarasTexD Cataxen Cine. Sold for one dollar with internal and external medicines for a month, it claims to relieve inflammation and discharges quickly and permanently.
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