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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
3
A note to trustees offers a donation of L. and M. Paint for church painting. It claims the largest Georgia Methodist church will use about 100 gallons, mixing L. M. with Linseed Oil. It asserts lower costs and better wear, citing prices and local sellers in Lexington and Buena Vista, Virginia.
Unclaimed letters listed: Broks W M Crawford Hoe Logan J C McCutchson Mrs Mittie Morris Mrs Annie P Tredegar Co. People calling for these letters should state they are advertised. McD Luye Parron P &.
An 1880s notice touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children as instant relief for feverish crossliness cleansing the stomach and liver and worm cure. Allen’s Foot-Hab A claims free samples and foot powder for swollen tired feet. A separate note from June 6 describes a strong horse market with over $200 in sales and a price high of 50 cents, predicting rising supply and eventual price declines.
Willis Tl. Morgan, a retired U S Army commissary sergeant from Vanword New York, recalls two years in Cuba and the Philippines and credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him healthy. Now in New Hampshire he calls it the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and all lung diseases. Guaranteed at B Li Gorreil druggist. Prices 50 and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
A bam belonging to Mr. D. L. Shaw on Timber Ridge burned early Friday morning. The loss included about 60 bushels of corn, farming tools and machinery with harnesses. The building and its contents, totaling $100, were insured with Rockbridge Metal Insurance Company.
Electric Bitters, praised by A Brown of Bennettsville for curing dyspepsia and torpid liver, is advertised as a remedy for serpent bites, fever, malaria, biliousness, back pain, kidney and bladder troubles with a satisfaction guarantee by H Gorrell, druggist.
The retinalos of Mr. Charles Patterson, who died in Roanoke Monday, reached Lexington last night and were taken to Colliertown for interment. He was 45, a son of Harvey Patterson formerly of Rockbridge, now Roanoke, and a member of Elks and Eagles. A delegation from both organizations accompanied the casket.
An unsigned testimonial claims Buckien s Arnica Salve treats injuries and prevents blood on a neck sore. The advert cites Seth Burch of Osseliersville New York as cured and notes availability at H Gorrell s drug store at 3.
Mr. J. G. Stuart of near Piemen found a curious goose egg at his residence. The egg is marked with a yellow band about an inch wide encircling most of its shell. He has been advised to incubate the egg in the hope a goose may hatch and lay even larger eggs.
An ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the best gentle regulators for stomach and bowels. It claims relief from chronic constipation and promises guaranteed satisfaction from B M Gorrell druggist with price two dollars. Meanwhile Mr John Champ oversees workers tearing down the Presbyterian lecture room for a new Sunday school building.
Druggists advertise a PAZO OINTMENT refund if it fails to cure in 6 to 14 days. The notice also mentions Mr. W. W. Major engaged in laying pavement walks at Washington and the University.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Pennine Tablets with a money refund if not cured. It claims E K W Grove signature on each box and lists rapid relief for earache toothache burner burns sore throat hoarseness and other pains with specific timeframes.
Rev F J Prettyman will speak at Y M C A address Sunday night in Lexington. Several residents, including Mrs Jesse Arthur and two children, Mrs Edna Hildebrand, Miss Kitty Anderson, and Rev Dr McBryde, are noted for visits and marriages. A nuptial at Col Alto sees Rows Johnston Tucker wed Silas Boxley Mason of Frankfort Kentucky with family attendance and a post ceremony trip to Buena Vista Niagara Falls and beyond.
The murder trial of William E. Wilcher for Henry J. Smith's death at Walker's Creek began in Rockbridge Circuit Court at 11:80 this morning. Witnesses total about thirty, with Mrs. Smith, widow of the victim, testifying first and jurors empaneled after postponements due to important witness absence.
The Haughawout house next to the Presbyterian lecture room on Main street was sold by a Presbyterian committee. Mrs. T. L. Preston bought it last Saturday for 350 dollars and plans to move the house and build on a Washington Street lot behind her home. Removal starts at once.
The official program lists events from June 23 to June 27 including field day exercises battalion inspections and reviews, religious services by Rev. James P. Smith, D D, a graduation ceremony with diplomas and degrees by Cadet E A Saunders and Hou Charles D Molyer LL D, and final ball.
A wedding occurred Wednesday at 11 o'clock at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church uniting Mis. Jean Calvert Smith and Mr. Lewis Frank Smith of Culpeper Virginia. Rev. A H Hamilton officiated. The bride wore blue silk travel suit with maid of honor Miss Mayme Smith in white. Mrs. George Wade played the wedding march. bridesmaids included Miss Mary Houston and Miss Kate Moore of Lexington in white organdie.
The School Board of Central District appointed teachers last Saturday for the session 1906 07. Laveen Miss Susie Tolley principal Miss Kate Wills assistant West Lexington Miss Lua J Fix Rulfoer Ming Ella Moore Borden's Run Miss Nettie Smith Moore's Mins Joasle Beatty Liverpool colored Kileale Pryor
Miss Lsteline Kerr of Whistle Creek and John Baxter McCorkle of Beckley W Va wed today at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn and Lohengrin selections, a large bridal party, a reception at the bride’s home, and plans to reside in Beckley after a trip to Lexington.
Miss Hattie Lillian Parker of East Tennessee and Texas died June 6 at 2 p.m. after a short illness of consumption at the home of J. Al. McClelland. A Carlton College graduate, she had trained at Allen Memorial Hospital in Texas, visited Virginia six weeks ago, and was laid to rest in High Bridge cemetery. Rev. K Carlyle Lynch conducted the grave services.
Johns Hopkins University announces twenty nine scholarships to graduates from Virginia and North Carolina. Three Washington and Lee graduates are R F Cooper D V Guthris and J K Hodoun. One Virginia Military Institute graduate T S Carter. Other awards go to Randolph Macon College Virginia Polytechnic Institute and University of Virginia.
Lexington and Rockbridge citizens plan a National Good Roads Association convention on Saturday June 28 in Lexington with Col W H Moore and Col T P Rixey among speakers. Activities include morning and afternoon sessions at the Courthouse and an evening stereoptical lecture at the Washington and Lee chapel. An executive committee and navigation and finance groups will organize the event.
Recorded deeds show Sam J Gaylor and wife to J W Newcomer for 30 acres near Hog Back Mountain and other parcels in Kerrs Creek district. Transactions include W W King purchasing multiple tracts, Patton to McCluer 180 acres near Fairfield, and Clarks buying 8 acres on Blacks Creek. Property moves total from 30 to 180 acres with prices from 30 to 4000 dollars.
Mrs. D. Q. Burks returns from visiting parents in Petersburg with sister in law Archibald Mallory and children. Mrs. J W Bowers back from Roanoke with son Gilmore Bowers. Visitors from Lexington and Roanoke stop by Arnold's Valley and Greenlee stores. Gilmore's Mills lumber project advances under Huffman Brothers. Young people attend High Bridge church services and picnic under the Natural Bridge. Wheat harvest good quality and fair yield. Walker's Creek District School Board meets at Rockbridge Baths selects teachers for 1906 07 with limited applications for several schools. colored schools listed. Dr Fahroey's Teeth in Syrup ad noted.
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