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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
5
A Fayettesville resident recounts how his sister, wasted by consumption, nearly died until Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. The remedy, praised as the best seen, treats coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles. 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by L H Gorrell’s.
A list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Lexington post office for the week ending June 6, 1910. Names include Cox, Mrs Annie Albrato, Sam Hermes, J T Jackson, Mrs M B Hays Weington Lea Brothers J D Miller Miss Sara Payne Joe Richardson G A Vown V W White Chas Wills Mrs Susie. Persons calling for these letters should say they are advertised. McCuxe Parton P M.
J F Boyer of Fertile Missouri urges aid for others as he recounts his own long fight with backache nervousness loss of appetite lassitude and kidney disorders. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after five bottles and endorses them for liver trouble dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria. Guaranteed by GB H Gorrell's at 50 cents.
The National Highway Association awarded a $250 prize to Rockbridge for good roads during the New York to Atlanta automobile run last fall. The Rockbridge prize was distributed by the Board of Supervisors equally among Lexington, Natural Bridge, and South River districts. The piece also touts L. M. Paint as scientifically produced and widely used, sold by McCrum Drug Co. in Lexington and H. L. Gilkerson in Buena Vista.
Frost report from near Lexington notes minor damage as cool weather persists for weeks with pleasant days scarce. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for healing burns, cuts, eczema and sprains as town readies for commencement visitors and street cleanup by Superintendent Wills proceeds.
Practice sessions fill the North River afternoons as boat crews prepare for the upcoming contest next Monday. Two races are anticipated, pitting the first and second crews against each other in preparation.
Mrs. W R Wilbourn visits Nannie Wilbourn in Raphine while George C Harman of Jacksonville Florida visits his sisters near town. L M Frank of Luray visits daughter Mrs R H Fox on Jackson Avenue. Moffett Cristof near Timber Ridge leaves for Kansas. Harry Bayliss of Clifton Forge visits sister Armen Bassist in Lexington. Rev W G McDowell of Emporia preaches at R E Lee Memorial. G C Braford of Gilmore’s Mills guests of Mrs Joseph Kennedy. Ruth Burwell of Sparta Georgia spends summer in Lexington with Mrs FE D Moore. Rev L V Ruckman to occupy Elliott’s Hill pulpit. Dr Samuel D Staples of Washington DC visits brother Prof Abram P Staples. Miss Bookie Campbell returns from Randolph Macon College to vacation with parents Mr and Mrs Samuel O Campbell. Captain Tucker Pendleton and Morgan Pendleton return to Lexington after Shenandoah Valley Academy tenure. Walter K E Quisenoberry and R S Brace elected Republican delegates to National Republican League meeting in New York June 24. Graduates Emma Mebane Staples, Mary Eglantine Lackey, Mary McFarland Paxton, Judith Saville among Farmville Normal School class. Prof R H Spahr and E K A Hoge visiting Lexington. Kerlin speaks on Mark Twain at the VMI Institute. Dr R T Kerlin and Mrs Kerlin plan summer abroad. Dr James Lewis Howe of W L U travels abroad. he attends World Missionary Conference in Edinburgh as Laymen’s Movement delegate. Guendolen Howe accompanies him.
Last Friday in Lexington Confederate Memorial Day events honored Civil War veterans. The Lee Memorial Chapel hosted formal exercises at 11 with Rev. James R. Howerton defending Virginia’s war course and slavery’s role. Southern Crosses of Honor were presented, cadet processions and wreaths followed, and about 65 veterans marched with 65 firing rounds at the cemetery.
Mountain City Lodge No 67 A F and A M held an elaborate banquet Thursday night in honor of Most Worshipful Grand Master W G McChesney of Staunton with 164 covers. Speeches toasted the Grand Lodge of Virginia and Masonry. Music by V M I captains and W L U orchestra accompanied the event.
Dr William A McCorkle died Sunday morning June 5 1910 at 4 o clock after illness of his brother Samuel W McCorkle of near Lexington was summoned to Mooresburg Tennessee Last year he was reared in Rockbridge educated in Lexington Washington College University of Virginia and studied in Philadelphia He practiced in Tennessee for many years The town election on bonds for streets and roads will be held next Wednesday the 15th A full Town Council statement appears on page seven
Six Crosses of Honor were awarded by the Mary Custis Lee Chapter in a Memorial Day ceremony honoring Confederate veterans and descendants. Dignitaries praised the Virginia Military Institute cadets of New Market and announced recipients from Ensign Barclay to Prof. J Hendren Gorrell, with many family ties among the awardees. Lexington schools district closing events and a university commencement review followed later in the week.
The committee resigning to seek a successor for Rev. J. A. Trostle has agreed on Rev. Robert L. Kinnard of Jackson Kentucky. Kinnard is known to Timber Ridge and helped Rev. J. Layton Mauze there. The congregation will ratify the action next Sunday, with committee members W. W. Davis A. B. Mackey and C. L. Thompson.
Mr. Norman E. Moore of Huger Davidson Sale Co. was seriously injured Saturday afternoon on lower Main street when his motorcycle collided with a telephone pole. He suffered a broken collar bone and head injuries. Condition is serious as examinations continue at the V. M. I.
Lexington Market in Lexington Virginia faces closure amid reduced shipments and rising costs. Officials report limited inventory and potential layoffs as suppliers pause operations. Local workers seek alternatives while customers anticipate shortages at area grocers.
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