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Newspaper

Lexington Gazette

Location

Lexington, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1909

Page

3

New Advertisements in The Gazette Lexisoron June 16 1909

J McD Adair offers for this week. Frank Moore calls for Democratic Primary. Weinbergs closing-out sale extended. Rollyson & Hutton reduce prices before moving. B M Hutton great reductions on millinery and embroidery. John W Stephenson announces run for House of Delegates.

J. McD. Adair Frank Moore Weinbergs Rollyson & Hutton B. M. Hutton John W. Stephenson House of Elegates

L. M. Home Finish Paints Advertised by Local Stores

Old chair furniture floors and porches use L M Home Finish products including Varnish Stain Floor Paint Domestic Paint Carriage Varnish and Porch Enamel. A leaky roof is fixed with Eclipse Roof and Bridge Paint. Sold by McCrumm Drug Company and H L Gilkson Buena Vista May 10.

L.&m L. M McCrurm Drug Company Lesingter H. L. Gilkson Buena Vista

Foley Kidney Remedy Help for Enlarged Prostate

Men past fifty find relief with Foley's Kidney Remedy for enlarged prostate. Dexter Kentucky resident KH Morris says prior doctors recommended surgery but opted for the remedy. after one bottle improvement appeared and a second bottle ended the trouble. Another testimonial from B HB Gerrell.

Foley KH. Morris Dexter B. HB. Gerrell

Death of Mrs Claytor at Falling Spring area

Mrs Claytor died at her home near Falling Spring church on Sunday. The remains were buried Monday afternoon at Falling Spring burying ground after services conducted by Rev. T. A. Jordan of the Methodist church. She is survived by her husband and several children.

Falling Sprive Falling Spring Burying Ground T. A. Jordan Methodist Church

Night Watchman Rescued by King’s New Discovery in Banner Springs

W. J. Atkins, a night watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee, suffered a bad cold that settled in his lungs after exposure to damp and storms. He recovered after one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery and returned to work. The ad also promotes the medicine as relief for severe colds coughs and related ailments with a trial bottle offer. The notice also reports an upcoming State Board of Education meeting in Richmond about superintendent elections and possible political influence.

W. J. Atkins Banner Springs Tenn Dr. King B. H. Gorrell

Electric Bitters Endorsement From Mrs Rhinevault

Mrs O Rhinevault of Vertul Center hails Electric Bitters as a gift to women boosting spirits vigor and health. The tonic allegedly cures nerves sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches dizzy spells and related ailments. Sold for 50c at B Hl Gorrell's drug store near Raleigh Virginia. A distant terse report notes eight railroad laborers died after a barrel incident and a rattlesnake was involved.

Goi B. Hl Raleigh

Walking cures and old remedies in 1900s notices

The item discusses improving mood through walking and references Allen's Four-Eye Ye antiseptic powder for shoes. It quotes Wes ton on its use and notes Rev T Carter Page's church move. It advertises Mother Gray Australian Load for women’s ailments with price and sample offer.

Allen Weston Sid

Women’s Skincare Promise with Armen Salve Relief

It claims Armen Salve cures pimples skin eruptions sores and boils, softens the skin and improves facial appearance. It also alleges benefits for pimples cold sores crooked lips and chained hands. Sold for 50 cents at B H Gorrell’s drug store.

Bneken B. H. Gorrell

Kings New Life Pills Cure Long-Standing Indigestion

BF Ryseve of Ingleside New York after fifteen years of indigestion and $200 in medicines finds relief with Dr Kings New Life Pills. The pills claim to cure constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles available at B H Gorrells drug store.

Ryseve Dr. Kings New

Doan’s Regulats and Doan’s Ointment Promoted

An old ledger style advert lists Doan’s Regulats for bilious attacks at 25 cents and Doan’s Ointment for piles at 50 cents. It also mentions Teething Syrup by Dr Fahrney and a foot care product sample from Allen S. Olmsted, Lefroy, with various other health claims and remedies for stomach and bowel troubles.

Allen S. Olmsted Lefroy Doan

Visiting society notes and Commencement recollections

Mt. Jackson Mre M. J. Runkle visits Mrs. H. M. Quizenterry. Lillie Turpin Nellie Deaver visit Steelton Pa. Nina Tutwiler Weyers Cave guests. Mr Albert B. McCown to Selma Ala for summer work. Mrs W LeConte Stevens to Charlottesville for illness of brother-in-law. Mrs Robert J. Dillard Lubvock Texas visiting Mrs Nannie Baier. Marguerite Armentrout from Marshall Mo. visits. Gerald Smythe of Putney England sends wreaths for General Lee. Staunton cars host Washington and Lee commencement events with alumni speaker Wade Hampton Ellis addressing graduates.

M.J. Runkle Mt. Jackson H. M. Quizenterry Miesee Lillie Turpin Nellie Deaver Steelton, Pa Wienie Wilbourn Raphine George Bare Main Breet Nina Tutwiler Weyers Cave J. Harrie Thompson Randolph Street Albert 8 Mies Marguerite Armentrout Marshall, Mo Mary Baldwin Seminary Staunton Joseph Kennedy Gerald Smythe Putney London England General Lee Mre A. Hoshour Louise Illig Maj. F. A1. Smith Professer Smith

Bosworth and Wilson wed at New Providence Church

The marriage of James Edgar Bosworth of Brownsburg and Grace Ann Wilson occurred Tuesday morning June 15 1909 at 10 45 at New Providence Presbyterian church. Officiated by Rev G A Wilson the ceremony featured Mr Goodrich Wilson as escort and Mrs Bosworth in white silk with bridal roses. Guests included Miss Margaret Wilson as maid of honor and bridesmaids Ruth Campbell Lizzie Wright Martha Flournoy Eleanor White. Best man William A Adair of Lexington and ushers Hugh Wade John Chawpe Jr John W McFaddin Pryor Wilson. The couple will reside in Brownsburg after a northern wedding trip.

New Providence Presbyterian Church James Edgar Bosworth Brownsburg Grace Ann Wilson G. A. Wilson New Providence Church Goodrich Wilson Margaret Wilson Ruth Campbell Mississippi Lizzie Wright Moffett's Creek Martha Flournoy Farmville Eleanor White Staunton William A, Adair Lexington Hugh 5. Wade Roskbridge Baths John A. Chawpe,Jr John W. McFaddin Pryor Wilson New Providence Mrs. Bosworth Bosworth

Lexington couples celebrate private morning nuptials

At 9:80 this morning in Mrs. Kate Hartigan’s Main Street home in Lexington, Miss Nina Overton Bayliss wed Armin Bassist with Rev. Dr. Alfred J. Grahem officiating. The ceremony drew close friends as the couple plan to reside in Lexington after a brief honeymoon trip.

Kate Hartigan Main Street Lexington Nina Overton Bayliss E. Blanch Bayliss Armin Bassist Alfred JT. Grahem Presbyterian Church Harry Baylig Clifton Forge Buseist Budapest Hungary Geome L. G. Jahnke & Co Beeeiet Chesapeake and Ohio

Final gerwan at Washington and Lee cotillion

The final gerwan at Washington and Lee was danced Monday night under the University Cotillion Club. John L. Campbell Jr. of Lexington led the opening figure with Garolyn Gwathmey of Norfolk. The final ball is tonight with twenty four couples, led by W. M. Hood of Birmingham and Miss Alice Izard of Roanoke.

Washington and Lee University Cotillion Club John L. Campbell, Jr Lexington Garolyn Gwathmey Norfolk W. M. Hood Birmingham Ala Alice Izard Roanoke

Trinity Methodist to Cancel Morning Service Next Sunday

No morning service at Trinity Methodist church next Sunday due to an Institute event. Rev. W. H. Joyce of Roanoke will preach at 8 15 p m. Sunday School remains at the usual hour.

Institute Trinity Methodist Church W. H. H.joyce Roanoke

Sunday School Institute in Lexington Friday June 18 1909

Rev W Merritt International Sunday School Aeroviation North west will lead a Lexington institute at Trinity Methodist church on Friday June 18 1909 with sessions at 1 p m and 8 15 p m Dr Merritt travels to Virginia by invitation of the State Sunday School Association and the Lexington event is under Rockbridge Sunday School Association oversight Representatives from county and town Sunday Schools urged to attend.

W. ©. Merritt International Sunday School Aeroviation For the Northwest Lexington Trinity Methodist Church Merritt Virginia State Sunday School Association Rockbridge

Rockbridge Students Win Honors at Washington and Lee

Rockbridge boys earned multiple honors at Washington and Lee University. Graduates include Earle Kerr Paxton of Buena Vista with an M A, and John Lyle Campbell Jr Andrew Byron Con per Charles Spears Glasgow John Preston Irwin of Lexington and John Hart Lyle of Timber Ridge with B A. Lewis Coleston Champe and Ewing Sloan Humphreys of Lexington earned B S. The Franklin Society Scholarship was awarded to Marshall Abner Moore of Lexington.

Rockbridge Washington and Lee University Earle Kerr Paxton Near Buena Vieta John Lyle Campbell, Jr Andrew Byron Conper Charles Spears Glasgow John Preston Irwin Lexington John Hart Lyle Timber Ridge Lewis Coleston Champe Ewing Sloan Humphreys B.S Franklin Society Marshall Abner Moore

Washington and Lee Commencement Honors Awarded

Washington and Lee held commencement exercises in Lee Memorial Chapel with 170 graduates including 4 arts masters 88 arts bachelors 15 science 22 law and 1 commerce diploma. Honorary degrees were conferred on Ellis Parker Calhoun Meade Sydnericker and Gilmour. The baccalaureate sermon by Dr James Vance urged true greatness as character not titles. The Harry Lee boat crew won the race against Albert Sidney by half a length as Souder’s band provided music and a large crowd watched on.

Washington and Lee Lee Memoral Chapel George F. Parker Req New York Cleon Scott Osbourn A. B West Virginia George Junkin D. D Washington College John H. Latane G. B. Strickler Board of Trustees Newcomb Hall Souner Washington, D.C Denny Board of ‘Trustees Wade Hampton Ellis George Frederick Parker New York City John Caldwell Calhoun Florida State College Tallahassee Everard Meade Fairfax County Absalom Sydentricker China A D. P. Gilmour Union ‘Theological Seminary Richmond Lee Memorial Chapel Rey Jameel, Vance Newark N. J Lexington Vance Etudente Mise Bessie Quisenberry Young Men’s Christian Association Dr. Vance Harry Lee Albert Sidneys Rede Shewera Souder Weloek Haurry Lee Leap Powell Moore Glasgow Hannie Albert Sidney Brown Moreland Darwell Beddow Dickey

Washington and Lee plans memorial tablet for Liberty Hall Volunteers

The Board of Trustees approves a memorial tablet on chapel walls designed by William G. McDowell. It accepts from former Gov. W. A. McCorkle a $300 scholarship and a medal for top student. General fund appropriations include 2000 for Nonsemibal improvements, 6000 for additional instructors, 1500 for power house improvements, and 1200 for walks and grading.

Board of Trustees Washington and Lee Liberty Hall William G. McDowell W. A. McCorkle West Virginia

Joint Graham-Lee and Washington Literary Society Celebration

The Graham-Lee and Washington Literary Societies held a Monday night event at Lee Memorial Chapel. Speakers delivered well researched orations. R. B. Spindle Jr. presided and O. W. Richardson served as chief marshal. Judges awarding the medal went to R. H. Spahr for Washington Society's top portrayal.

Graham-Lee Washington Lee Memorial Chapel R. B. Spindle, Jr Christiansburg O. W. Richardson Piedmont W. Va Graham-Lee Society Miss A. L. Herold Sunset Washington Society L. B. Stanley Shelbyville R. H. Spahr Smithburg W. H. Baker Jacksonville, Fla J. A. Preston Lewinburg J. Lewis Bumgardner Beckley Spahr

Alumni Smokers and Commencement List At Local Library

An alumni gathering in the Library building featured informal refreshments of sandwiches coffee and cigars. Speakers included Wade Hampton Ellie J L Slayden William A Anderson Bixby Willis and Dr J R Howerton. Officers for next year named F A Nelson president Bixby Willis and H W Holt vice president L W Smith secretary W M McElwee treasurer. The ceremony announced degrees and scholarships with numerous graduates listed including Hartwell Adkins Ralph Hedrick Bader and many others from various states across bachelor of arts and science programs.

Wade Bampton Ellie J. L Slayden William A. Anderson Bixby Willis J. R. Howerton Alumni Association F. A. Nelson Bixby Willie H. W. Holt L. W. Smith W. M. McElwee

Long list of graduates and scholars across multiple states

The document lists numerous individuals from Virginia Maryland West Virginia Kentucky and beyond receiving graduate or honorary appointments. Names include John Jacob Forrer Harrisonburg and Harry Martin Hightman Washington D C with many others from Arlington Lynchburg Norfolk Staunton and more. It also notes department placements in chemistry civil engineering economics English geology history Latin modern languages and physics with several named scholars receiving specific scholarships and medals.

Karl Drummond Clarksburg W. Va Owen Dyer Colaw Monterey Mulford Stough Shippenaburg Penn Benjamin Haden Flucastle Vergl Preston Sydenstricker Corinth Miss Thomas Walter Fred Middeburg James Somerville, Jr Vaideo Gilbert Wilson Bolston Mt. Clinton George Washington Creek, Jr Bolar

Moore's School Houe Ganelle Correspondance

The Sunday school at this place has been reorganized with officers Dr H H Les superintendent Dorman M Smith assistant superintendent B S Clatterbaugh secretary W S Moore librarian. Enrollment started at 23 and Dr A T Graham of Lexington preached yesterday to a good crowd. All the stakes reported a few weeks ago are well except Mrs Hl M Sint B B.

Theatek Hl. M. Sint B. B

Lexington Produce Market Price List Signal June 18 1900

Local market in Kadarton Virginia lists prices for fresh produce and meats. Items shown include spring chickens at per pound rates and various cuts of ham and shoulders with unit prices. Market notes indicate standard market items and fluctuations typical of a rural wholesale district.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Gazette Lexisoron Mrs Claytor J. D. Eggleston Public Instruction State Board of Education Rev. T. Carter Page Front Royal St. John’s Episcopal Church Bedford City Mother Gray Mother Gray Co LeRoy Rigan Robert J. Dillard Lubvock, Texas Eieer Nannie G. Baier Nelson Street Hono. W.H. Ellis Wade Hampton Ellie Ohio United States Law School University Alumni Association J. Lewin Bumgardner Ellia Ellis Sigma Mu Fraternity Alexander Dumas Pate Loun University Custis Lee John Randolph Tucker Jim White Harris Quakies Mr. Ellis Washington and Lee Mr. Bosworth Miss Wilson Sunday School Institute Rockbridge Boys Harry Lees of Trustees Alamos Wilfred Eldred William Leland Lord Anchorage Frank McCutchan, Jr Rogersville Karl Kerr Paxton Hartwell Stansbury Adkins Salisbury Ralph Hedrick Bader McGaheysville Louis Paul Bryant New Orleans Lawrence Cari Caldwell McCool Samuel Gwynn Coe Elkton Andrew Byron Conner William Theodore Delaplaine Frederick Kester Walker Denman Lufkin Tex Crowell Tatum Dawkins Fin Samuel Martin Boglehardt Montgomery Samuel Brown Morrison Ghiselin Shepherdstown Charles Spear Devall Langhorne Gwathmey Wiley Bish Hampton Fordyce Ark Victor John Meard Camp Hill Ands Leo Herold Samuel Nell Hasbour Albert Augustus Kittredge Juanita George ‘Thurman Knote Wheeling Law Lamar, Jr Selma Jean Vernon Larsen Nashville Chalmers Hale Moore Cleo Scott Osbourn Shenandoah Junction Joseph Edwin Pifer Limeburg Towson Eastham Smith Foot Hill Robert Sterrett Hightown Frederick D. Stevenson Gilberts Charles Watkins Morristown Levi Thomas Wilson Jonesboro Ralph Winfred Bieres Cedarville George Robert Burter, Christan Christopher Tomkins Chenery Ashland Algernon Houston Chalder Harrisonburg William Couch Davis, Jr West Point Thomas Bernard Driscoll Berryville John Jacob Forrer Harrisonburg, Va Harry Martin Hightman Washington, D. C Carl Histon Hinton Wing Sloan Humphreys Herman William Ordewan Frederick, Md Robert Hoover Spahr Smitheburg John Madison Karl Sullivan Camden Edgar Rinehart Taylor Century Armstron Barrow Pine Bluff Stanley Alfonso Beard Houston Littleberry James Bozley Robert Allen Brown Wytheville Simeon Columbus Bumgarner Alvarado Edwin Charles Caffney New Jersey Henry Stafford Caldwell Jasper Fla Charles Irving Carey Hague James Randolph Caskie Lynchburg Melvin Ellegeon Cruser Harry Cole Damron Covington Cornelive Carter Davis Grafton Summers Davis Louleville David Ross Dunham, Bt Augustine Fis Lee Pretlow Holland Suffolk Henry Lester Hooker Stuart Ernest Jones Sheppards Charles Neely Leatherbury Guyte Pierce McVord Julian Glenwood Polter John Wesley Porter Henderson James Hubert Price Reuben Ragland Petersburg Daniel Kennard Sadler Boonville, Ark Roscoe Bolar Stephenson Meadow Dale Bierne Stedman Walter Jonathan ‘Urnbull Caddo Oklahoma Samuel Denton Ware Murcbison School OF Commerce Bader Ralph Hedrick McGaleyeville, Virginia Howard Houston John Laurence Daniel Mapleton Wilicon Theodore Delaplaine Vincent L. Bradford Robert William Dickey Luther Beevers Charles Harry Derr Middletown Wranklin Society Lezington James J. White Orpha Arlington Uhidenter Benjamin Cline Moomaw, Jr Ben, Va Robert Hoover Spabr Smithaburg, Md Moore’s School Houe Lexington Produce Market Kadarton, Va Ayer J.C. Ayer Co Lowell Mass Strain & Patton Lexington, Virginia Derwear Sage Bank of Rockbridge Fore W. Harry Agno Li Xincton
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