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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
3
Financial statements for Bank of Rockbridge First National Bank and People National Bank. RE Nelson first meeting of creditors. G B Ricks bankrupt. A T Shielde financial report of Rockbridge county to be found on the fourth page.
The largest Georgia Methodist church used 82 gallons of L and M paint mixed with 24 gallons oil to produce paint at about 1.20 dollars per gallon. They planned to use 100 gallons more, saved money, and received a large donation of L and M. Dealers note steady demand for L and M and advise buying oil fresh from the barrel at 60 cents per gallon to mix with the paint. Sold by MecCrum Drug Co and H L Gilkeson Buena Vista.
The Ladies' Ald Society of the old Stone church hosts a Green Tea on Mrs. E. C. L. Kinnear's birthday and long life. Friends meet on her lawn Wednesday June 4 from 4 to 7 pm to offer thanks to God. Light refreshments served. admittance for the benefit of church debt.
A testimonial extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a rapid remedy for coughs and consumption with a former patient from Coarfoss Maryland describing long suffering before cure. It promises prompt relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and related ailments with a trial bottle and guaranteed availability at a local drug store.
The Lexington post office reports unclaimed letters for the week ending July ith. Names include Cash, Willie Gammore, Mins Mary Hinds, Wm 8 Merkey, Amos Watkinge, James Persons, McCuinye Parroy, P. M. Recipients should say they are advertized.
C F Coller of Cherokee Ia narrates how Electric Bitters cured his severe kidney disease. He suffered backaches headaches and low mood and could not sit without a cushion. After taking Electric Bitters he recovered to full health and endorses the medicine for kidneys liver or stomach. Guaranteed by B A Gorrell's druggist at 50 cents.
James L. Mc Cown captured a large crowd of Confederate veterans in Lexington during Memorial services. The 11 by 14 inch photograph will be sold for 50 cents each.
A newspaper notice promotes Dr King’s New Life pills as a cure for bowel and stomach ailments. It claims relief from headaches biliousness nasal congestion and other issues and advertises at B H Gorrell’s drug store for 250.
Children’s Day exercises by Trinity Methods at Sunday School were held last Sunday evening. A large program of songs and recitations was presented with several participants acquitting themselves with credit.
A testimonial touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as highly effective for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and boils. D L Gregory of Hopa Texas reports quick cure and praises the salve as a remedy for sore eyes from B H Gorrell's drug store.
The ladies of Talay Methodist church host a lawn festival on Thursday evening June 8 at 7 o clock on the lawn of Mrs Samuel O Campbell on upper Main street. Chicken salad ice cream and cake will be served and fancy articles will be sold. The public is invited.
An old advertisement promises a temporary refund if a treatment for piles fails to cure any case within 6 to 14 days. It claims relief if the application gives ease and rest. Those without the remedy can mail 400 stamps to Parla Medicine Co. St. Louis Missouri for shipment postpaid.
A Lee Jackson Camp of Confederate Veterans has called a full meeting at the courthouse on Friday June 9 at 10 o clock. Members are urged to attend.
Refund notice for Native Bromo Quinine Tablets states money will be refunded as faith in cure. E W Groves signature appears on each box. Amount referenced 250.
Fragmentary ad copy lists Gray's Sweet Powders for colds and fevers and mentions Allen 8. Olmsted in Olmsted, LeRoy, N Y. Showcases foot care powders and remedies for swollen feet calluses and bunions.
Mrs. T. T. Agner visits Mrs. George Champ in Montgomery West Virginia. Trigg Waler with bride visits his sister Mrs. Henry Miller in Rockbridge Baths. John B. Bratton of Covington visits Lexington friends. Mrs. Charles B. Fox of Newport News visits her parents in Lexington. Ross Gillock goes to Buena Vista to manage a Huger Davidson store branch. Mrs. J. W. Lee moves to Pittsburgh with her two sons John and Hugh. daughters Nellie Nellie and Rom Lee accompany. Confederate Memorial Day observed in Lexington at Washington and Lee with local officials, veterans, and Daughters of the Confederacy honors. Crosses of Honor presented to veterans. memorial procession and cemetery decorations.
The Lexington High School closing exercises were held at 10 a.m. in the courthouse led by Principal Harrington Waddell. Speaker Col. E W Nichols delivered the annual address after a salutatory by Charles S Glasgow. Valedictorian J Preston Irwin spoke, and diplomas were awarded to graduates including Earle Kerr Paxton and J Preston Irwin.
The Chesapeake and another railroad released the summer schedule with service similar to last year. An early morning eastbound train reaches Lexington at 8 20 a m. A westbound train arrives at 12 50 p m and an evening eastbound train at 6 35 p m. Departures from Lexington occur at 10 26 a m and 6 50 p m for the east and 4 p m for the west.
Just before the annual regatta next Monday afternoon on North River tub races begin at 4 30. After these contests the boat race will follow. The Har Lee crew includes Barnie Miller Missi coxswain Withere McCreery Hoge Riser Miles and other listed rowers.
Mothers gain confidence against the dreaded second summer with Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry in the home. The advertisement claims natural aid for bowel complaints and general relief from summer ailments.
Four miles west of Lexington Mr Stokes Huffman of Alphin and Miss Reese Duncan plus Miss Elizabeth Ayres were thrown from a trap. Huffman and Kyrog were hurt, Miss Duncan suffered a broken collarbone. They were treated at Rhodes’ home and by Dr Coleman. Ayres improving. all three from Goshen.
List of Confederate soldiers awarded Southern Crosses of Honor by the United Daughters of the Confederacy at memorial services, noting numerous recipients from Lee Jackson Camp of Lexington and Blue Ridge Camp of Buena Vista along with their units and stations. The roster includes members of 19th and 14th Virginia Cavalry, 1st Rockbridge Artillery, Stonewall Brigade, and other Virginia regiments, with affiliations to Rockbridge and nearby areas.
Local store touts enlarged space yet promises more display of ready to wear wash suits in lawn and chambray, white goods, and calico. It highlights silk waists, Cannon Cloth at 10 cents a yard, cheap zephyr ginghams at 9 cents, unbleached cottons, edgings, handkerchiefs at 10 cents, and discounted 36 inch black taffeta and sheets priced to move.
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