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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
3
In Lexmoroy Virginia on June 2 1909 Irwin and Co advertise a discount on shoes while Mrs B M Hutton offers ostrich feathers at cost. J Gessman and Son Hardware Co lists grain cradles among their goods in the Che Gazette advertisement page.
An old chair and furniture nearby are treated with small cans of L. M. Home Finish Varnish and Floor Paint for floors porches and railings. A carriage and buggy receive L. M. Howe Finish Carriage Paint. roof and other items gain Eclipse Roof and Bridge Paint. Led by McCrum Drug Company and H. L. Gilkeson Buena Vista, dated May 19.
The list of unclaimed letters includes Andrews Miss Lula Oo Fuchanan Robert H Davis Miss Cora L Harp C W Hickman Charlie Miller Randolph D Rose Miss Mary Thom Mrs Henry Woodward Miss A R Woodward John. Patrons are asked to claim by calling and stating advertised.
Men past fifty face danger from enlarged prostate. In a Dexter Kentucky letter K Morris notes his father’s kidney and bladder issues were diagnosed as prostate enlargement by physicians and deemed inoperable due to age. Foley's Kidney Remedy offered relief without surgery. B H Gerrell.
A June 3 lunar eclipse will be visible in part of North America while a second eclipse on November 26 will be visible across the continent. The first event is limited to a North American region and the second covers a broader continental view.
W. J. Atkins, a Banner Springs night watchman, suffered cold and lung trouble after exposure to damp and storms. He claims one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery let him return to work, praising quick relief and recovery. Trial bottles free, guaranteed by B H Gerrell, druggist, price 50 cents to 1.00.
Attorney for the heirs of John A. Barger announced a public auction in front of the Courthouse on Crossley Place near the Natural Bridge. The 160 acre tract was bought by Robert Agner for 750 cash, with Thomas Kerr serving as auctioneer.
Mrs O Rhinevault of Verte Ce N says Electric Bitters are a great gift from God to women. The tonic boosts spirits and health, cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness, and strengthens the weak and sick. 50 cents at B H Gorrell's drug store.
The Daughters of the Confederacy held an all day luncheon last Saturday at the Dutch Tea Room. Proceeds were to aid Jackson Memorial Hospital. The event was well attended and the Indies received encouragement.
Try Jell-O the dainty appetizing economical dessert. Can be prepared instantly by adding boiling water and serving when cool. Flavored just right sweetened just right perfect in every way. A loaf package serves a large family. All grocers sell it. Don’t accept substitutes. Jell-O complies with Pure Food Laws seven flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Cherry Peach.
Wool prices in the season run high with dealers at 31 cents a pound, making sheep farming a significant revenue source. The sheep industry remains sensitive to the presence of dogs and their impact on flocks.
An advertising note touts Bnok jen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples eruptions and skin sores. It promises soft skin and a brighter face and lists uses from cold sores to cracked lips and piles with a price of 26e at B H. Gorrell's drug store.
Randolph W. Clark shipped four lots of lambs last week totaling 257 head and 252 this week. Each lot averaged 80 pounds. He paid 7 cents for the first jot and 0 cents for the second. The shipments went to New York.
Indigestion plagued a patient who tried many doctors and spent $200 on medicines before using Dr Kings New Life Pills. The testimonial claims a complete cure for constipation biliousness headaches stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. Available for 250 at B A Qorrells drug store with an ointment for piles at 60 cents.
The schedule lists events from June 19 to June 28 including battalion inspections reviews gymnasium exhibition sermons by Rev. W. H. H. Joyce of Roanoke Butt manuals bayo net signaling with heliographs and flags a final german Alumni Day with drills and an alumni smoker graduating exercises with distinctions cadet T. M. Scott of Texas delivers a vale dictory address Hon W A Jones and Gov Claude A Swenson participate in diploma and medal ceremonies final ball and official promotions announcements indicated.
Aceletant postmaster E L Conner and his wife Ida were in Charlottesville last Saturday for an appendectomy on their young daughter Ida. The operation succeeded and the child’s recovery is hoped for. Parents and family have broad community sympathy. The High School commencement will be held at the Court House Friday morning June 4 at 11 o'clock.
Miss Della May Reilly daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel M Reilly of Lexington Kentucky was married yesterday afternoon June 1 1809 at the Buena Vista Presbyterian manse to Vivien Owen Brack of Little Rock Ark Rev A C Hopkine Jr officiated The ceremony surprised many friends and the couple left by Chesapeake Ohio train for Lynchburg and then Little Rock where they will reside Brack has spent two years at Washington and Lee as a law student.
Miss Mary V Kahle aged 74 11 dies after a lengthy illness at the home of her sister Mrs Kate M Hartigan Lexington born Sept 1 1834 daughter of Matthew S Kahle deceased Her funeral was held May 31 at 10 am from the home Rev W Cosby Bell assisted by Dr Charles Manly interment in Lexington cemetery Surviving sisters are Mrs S S H McCulloch Hopkinsville Ky Mrs E Blanch Bayliss and Mrs Kate M Hartigan Nephews Harry Bayliss Clifton Forge and William Kahle Natural Bridge with wives present.
The Colored Baptist Church of Lexington welcomed a message from Rev. J. W. Tynes B D of Northern Neck Virginia accepting the pastorate. A Virginia Union University graduate, he comes highly recommended by state ministers and will arrive tomorrow to preach through Sunday with his wife and several children.
Friday was observed in Lexington by the colored Pythians and Odd Fellows as National Decoration Day. Rev. L. C. Lewis preached at First Baptist Church then a procession to the colored cemetery followed, graves strewn with flowers. The benke an Monway also participated.
The White steamer path finding car arrives in Lexington after a 502 mile Roanoke segment on the New York to Atlanta route survey. Major General Wood starts the fall race assignment as the party notes poor roads between Staunton and Lexington but praise the Shenandoah Valley scenery and a Natural Bridge detour.
Between Mr Irwins and Mr Rhodes stores on Main street Lexington on May 26 a gold bracelet was found. Finder should return it to Gazerrz office to receive a reward.
Confederate Memorial Day events are planned for Thursday in Lexington with cadet reviews at 10:80 AM on parade grounds, an address by Aubrey E. Strode of Amherst, VA, and a memorial chapel ceremony at Washington and Lee University. A procession to the cemetery will follow with firing salutes and graves decorations. Rev. W. Cosby Bell of Lexington preached the Stuart Hall baccalaureate at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
Acting Secretary W Baines of the Virginia Sunday School Association arranges a visit by Rev W A Merritt Northwest International Field Secretary to Lexington on June 18 for a interdenominational Sunday School Institute under Rockbridge County Sunday School Association auspices. Merritt, a noted authority on Sunday school matters, will speak and preside as representatives from all Sunday schools in county and town are invited. Details to follow next week.
Last Sunday afternoon at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church an engaging program of recitation and song by children was presented. Several infants were baptized and cradle roll members attended the service. A large congregation heard Rev. Robert K. Steele, praised as a progressive Sunday school pastor doing good work.
The name Albert Smith McCown was omitted from last week's report of student body officers at Washington and Lee. He was elected secretary of the negotiation. McCown, son of James L. and Mrs. McCown of Lexington, is in his third year and has a prominent place in athletics and campus circles.
Communion services were held Sunday at Kerr's Creek Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Robert KE. Steele. The church shows rapid progress and plans to buy a splendid organ while a strong Sunday school led by Ruling Elder Henry H. Teaford continues to grow.
The fifth annual meeting of the Lexington Presbyterial Union of Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies opened at New Providence church and will run for two days. Mrs. K P Bledsoe of Lexington is on the program and Dr. James S Woods of Chine will deliver the foreign missions address.
Mr D A Taylor takes charge of the Buena Vista Times with Mr H R Mille staying on as reporter. Miss Miriam Umboltz hosts a gathering for guests Mina Roezella Johnston Grace Hudson Alice Titus and Clara Barndollar. Public school closing exercises and a minstrel show fundraiser for old soldiers are announced.
A pamphlet offers a free powder for swollen tired hot smart feet and a free sample of the Poot-Ease SANI tary Cars-PAD invention. It provides an address in Allen 8 Olmsted Lestoy dated May 26.
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