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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
2
Advertising rates are described as moderate and furnished in application. For first insertion a full line costs 100 and 50 per line for each subsequent insertion. Obituaries exceeding 19 lines and tribute cards from banks must be paid at 6 per line.
Reports reveal the Virginia Corporation Company aimed to secure charters from the State Corporation Commission. The commission president sits on the board, prompting questions of propriety and public trust. Meanwhile Richmond business leaders rally for Senator Thomas B. Martin to seek another term, praising his service and accessibility.
At the February 16 1898 Rockbridge Board meeting the boundary lines of land are declared a lawful fence to horses and mules, restricting their access to public highways. State Superintendent Southall names G W Effinger temporary Rockbridge Superintendent as Col Catlett resigns. Effinger Leteher and Barclay are candidates with long teaching service. Senator Thomas Martie set to address voters at the courthouse next Monday.
A religious verse by Rev J Knott of Lexington honors Rev Jas A Quarles D D of Washington and University with reflections on doubt and faith. Gazette notes list social visits, health travels, and a High Bridge festival that raised funds for the church.
Gasette reports Luther Engleman led crews building a new road on lower Kerr's Creek with steady progress. A mad dog attacked John Kirby near John Hull’s place. the dog was killed by Howard Wash after biting several other dogs. Kirby travels to Richmond for treatment and local residents forecast a busy season for Rockbridge Alum Springs under Mrs. Young of Winston-Salem.
Five new members joined the Lee-Jackson Camp on Saturday morning Capt. Mark Hatton Samuel A. Brown John H. Wise Paul M. Lindsey and Lewis V. Wright. The camp elected Miss Mae Ross of Lexington as sponsor and Miss Mabel Wilson of Buffalo Forge as maid of honor to represent them at Confederation soldier gatherings in the near future.
An advertisement touts Ely's Liquid Cream Balm with atomizers for nasal catarrh. It lists a 75 cent price and notes firms like Ely Bros and druggists distributing the product. The testimonial mentions a customer at 1415 Delachaise St New Orleans and pharmacy figures W McCryy.
A lengthy fable allegorizes a political contest where a modest Martin clings to a nest while a boastful Woodpecker denounces him to rally birds against merit. The tale, circulated by Senator Martin supporters, contrasts private ownership with public service and warns against ambition masquerading as patriotism. A second fable echoes electoral manipulation by a crafty Woodpecker to dethrone the Eagle, urging election openness and denouncing intrigue. The piece ends noting the Bank of Rockbridge financial statement as context.
Cream Balm described as soothing nose balm placed into nostrils with immediate relief and cure. Non drying and non triggering sneezing. order form offered for Lange alze 50 conte drogglete or by mail. Trial size 10 eats by meat. Bly Brothers 0 Warren pt Row York.
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