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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
2
A collection of opinion snippets and quick takes on issues from tariffs to politicians. Mentions Kingoil Texas ice plant Bill Tillman McLaurin Hanna Colonel Watterson and a Pekin guard incident.
In a Pennsylvanian parish, two Princeton seniors faced near suffocation after an accidental gas release. A student relit a valve thinking the danger was over, highlighting unsafe handling of gas systems near living areas.
An advertisement emphasizes blood quality as the key to health and energy. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a remedy to restore nourishment and vitality for men, women, and children, claiming it fuels the body when fatigue and weakness strike.
Virginia news reports Shenandoah Valley National Bank’s Winchester branch will be rebuilt with Georgia marble. Other items note hydro phobia diagnosed in Frederick county cattle, Mrs Mahala Rust’s death from apoplexy, Roanoke machine works expansion, and Stephen City election leaving town without a government after term ends.
The annual reunion in Memphis Tennessee drew 2 305 delegates from 1 331 camps across 22 states and divisions. John B Gordon was re elected commander in chief amid enthusiasm with officers Wade Hampton Cabell and Stephen D Lee leading departments. Dallas Texas won the next reunion over Louisville by 1 263 to 1 245. A provision barred inviting ex Confederates to meetings and the historical committee urged impartial history amid prejudice concerns.
A historic forecast notes storm periods from late May through June with Vulcan and Mercury cycles bringing electrical storms and heavy rain. Expect showers, warmth, drought in grain regions, and dangerous conditions including lightning. warns against sheltering under trees and stresses moisture gaps across central regions. The month ends with scattered showers and unsettled weather.
Very low excursion rates to Artanric Crry New Jersey and many other points for various events. Dates span June through September with round trip fares and ticket validity terms including extensions on deposit. Contact nearest Ticket Agent for schedules accommodations and full information.
Swept by mountain breezes at 2800 feet, the Deer Park Hotel offers free from malaria hay fever and mosquitos. Located via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad from all principal cities, it features private baths electric lights long distance telephone elevators Turkish baths swimming pools golf tennis bowling magnificent drives and full livery service. Annapolis Naval Academy Band performs with all cottages booked for the season Open June 22 to September 30. Rates and info via W. E. Burwell manager care Queen City Hotel Cumberland Md until June 1 then Deer Park Garrett County Md.
The Epworth League plans an excursion to California with departure from Chicago July 6 to 13 1901 for the San Francisco meeting July 18 to 21 1901. Fare options include 50 59 or 63 50 for varying routes with return by August 31 1901. Contact W Stovell G B P A Broadway New York or Edmund JanewayTravel Agent South Third St Philadelphia Pa for reservations.
Promoter touts rich gold bearing quartz gravel from 50 to 600 feet deep on the property. Company claims ownership of 14 miles of river bed along the Rio Grande with vast gold potential. Project valued at over 100 million dollars for dividend.
Official report by Benjamin Silliman proclaims vast gold gravel along the Rio Grande with potential for hydraulic mining. The company offers $2,000,000 capital stock, with half held as working capital, and invites share applications to finance dredge and ditch construction.
A deaf woman cured of head noises by Dr Nicholson's artificial ear drums gave $10,000 to the Nicholson Institute at 1241 Fight Avenue to provide war drums free for deaf people unable to obtain them.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy. It relieves pain in the kidneys or bladder for both men and women and reduces water retention almost immediately. Sold by B H Gorrell, druggist, Lexington, Virginia.
Mrs. Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana reports severe coughing through the night due to consumption. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery with a full cure after trying other medicines, saying she gained 58 pounds. Trial bottles free at B H Gorrells Drug Store.
An item advertises Rocky Mountain Tea as a genuine health product, warning that danger signals appear on the rail road, on a man’s nose, and on a woman’s face, urging men and women to try the tea for alleged benefits.
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