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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
2
Lexington Virginia July 22 1908 subscription rates in advance one year nine dollars three months two dollars six months fifty cents single copy platonic notice line rates for first insertion and five cents for each additional line advertising rates offered on application
The Indianapolis News reports John W. Kern delivering an extemporaneous response to Vice President Fairbanks and a nonpartisan homecoming welcome. He urges neighbors to overcome campaign quarrels, stressing patriotism, shared citizenship, and unity under the flag.
Richmond News Leader criticizes Wall Street pressure as baseless and out of touch with 1908 conditions. The piece argues Bryan would not threaten legitimate enterprise and notes Democratic candidates Kern and the Kern family lineage. It recalls Dr Jacob Kern’s 1880 election journey and steadfast civic spirit.
Democratic leaders say New York is the only eastern state deemed doubtful while the Middle West and Pacific Coast are the field for Bryan’s third bid. In Chicago, National Committee members project solid South, Oklahoma’s seven votes, Indiana’s 13, and Nevada’s 3, totaling at least 184 electoral votes for Bryan and Kern in November.
James T. Elihu Miller died at his home July 15 after six weeks bedridden. Survived by wife Miss Mattie Short, foster son Leech, brother John T. Miller, and sisters Mrs. A. G. Brown and Mrs. W. Watking. Funeral held July 17 at Broad Creek church with Rev. Lewie Hickman and Rev. W. H. Anderson. buried nearby. Miller in his 60th year, long serving elder of Broad Creek A. R. P. Church.
Staunton real estate taxes show no delinquent tickets in McCue’s report and only 80.02 dollars in delinquent personal property State tax tickets. The editorial credits strong collection or unusually prompt payers for Staunton’s population and notes the county’s favorable standing.
A letter to the Gazette argues county supervisors unfairly burden threshers and farmers by requiring traction engines carrying timber to cross bridges. It compares engine weights with cattle, timber wagons, and other loads, warns of bridge and culvert risks, and calls for action by road commissioners and local officials to avoid costly damage and higher tolls. The writer signs as Koy Harr.
The Sunday Times-Dispatch touts its coverage and features as unmatched in the South and Virginia, citing extensive wire services, a Confederate page, women's section, children’s club, sports pages, educational and cultural content, and a strong Industrial Section highlighting Southern industry. It claims national newspaper leadership and urges pride in regional achievements. An unrelated medical testimonial and an Arctic expedition note follow.
A local ad touts L and M Pure Paint for home harmony beauty and decay resistance. It claims one gallon suits ten years and longer and cites McCrum Drug Co Lexington and H L Gilkerson Buena Vista as distributors while noting Quebec's 300th anniversary events with Prince of Wales and Vice President Fairbanks attending.
Advert says Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and claims it prevents consumption, urging readers not to risk unknown cures. The rest notes a recent Saturday shower and favorable weather outlook after yesterday’s showers in the area.
The undersigned M B Grinstead announces administration of J Grinstead estate and requests all claimants or creditors to present authenticated claims for settlement by July 22 1908. Indebted parties are asked to settle their accounts promptly.
Teachers seeking schools in the Natural Bridge District for the coming term must apply to be undersigned on or before August 1, 1908. Applications should include the grade of their certificates. D. A. Brady, Clerk of the School Board. Glasgow, Rockbridge County, Va. July 15, 1908.
The School Trustee Electoral Board of Rockbridge will meet in Lexington at 11 o’clock a.m. Friday July 1 1908 at Capt David E Moore’s office to appoint one Trustee for each district of the country July 22 08. W Effinger Superintendent.
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