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Newspaper

Lexington Gazette

Location

Lexington, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1903

Page

5

Virginia Republicans plan to nominate in every county this fall

Washington reports an unexpected Virginia GOP decision to field legislative candidates in every county. Representative Campbell Slemp said the party will fight for the General Assembly, believing reforms since the new Constitution improve GOP prospects and predicting more Republicans in the legislature next winter than in two decades.

Washington Virginia Campbell Slemp Tsaw Slemp Roosevelt General Assembly Mr. Slemp

Successful Rockbridge Man Plans California Return

Mr Joseph H McCutchan and wife of Los Angeles are in Lexington this week. A Confederate Army veteran, he later settled in California where he built success in stock raising farming and mining. Now a citizen of Los Angeles County he runs a 60 acre English walnut orchard. He will visit Rockbridge Baths before returning to New York to meet his daughter returning from studies in Paris and Berlin.

Joseph H. McCutchan Los Angeles California Lexington Youell McCutchan McCutchin Virginia David Curry New York Paris Berlin McCutchan Los Angeles County David Firebaug Rockbridge Baths Augusta County

Governor Heyward and family visit Lexington during tour

Governor D C Heyward of South Carolina, with his wife and four children, arrived in Lexington last Saturday evening. A former Washington and Lee student, he made many Lexington friends who warmly greet him. He married Mamie Campbell of Lexington. They are guests of Mrs Campbell. His election as governor follows a career in agriculture rather than politics, and friends say he is carrying out an honest capable administration.

D. C. Heyward South Carolina Lexington Washington and Lee Heyward Mamie Campbell A. D. Campbell Alumni Association Duncan Clinch Heyward America Steiner Washington, Lee Jackson

Educator Dr Frazer to Speak in Lexington Saturday

Dr Robert Frazer, ex Superintendent of the State Female Normal and now agent for the Southern Society of Education, will address Lexington on Saturday June 27 at the Court House. Invitations extend to both ladies and gentlemen to attend.

Robert Frazer State Female Normal Southern Society of Education Lexington Court House

Washington and Lee Commencement Honors Funded by Alumni

Washington and Lee University celebrated its 121st commencement with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. C. M. Hawkins, a Y M C A address by Rev. W. L. Pickard, and extensive exercises in Lee Memorial chapel. Governor Heyward addressed alumni, and honors were conferred across degrees, scholarships, and medals.

Annie Joe the Third Chosen to Name Harry Lees Cedar Shell

A Monday afternoon boat race on the North River drew a large crowd from Buena Vista and the county as flags waved high for the contest. The cedar shell was christened Annie Joe the Third in honor of University librarian Annie R. White, with Rev. Dr. James A. Quarles giving the address and Miss Louise Haskins breaking the wine over the bow. The race began at Beard's Will with Dr. Reid White and Prof. D. C. Humhreys starting the crews and Prof. H. Parker Willis judging the finish. The Harry Lees took an early lead and held it through the race’s start.

North River Buena Vista Harry Lees Annie Joe the Third Annie R. White James A. Quarles Louise Haskins Crewe Beard Reid , White D. C. Humhreys H. Parker Willis

Corner Stone Laying at Palmer Academy near Oxford Church

The corner stone of Palmer Academy was laid with Masonic ceremony on June 11 in Rockbridge County near Oxford Church. Masonry officers from Mountain City Lodge presided, with a luncheon at Mr. and Mrs. Saville’s home and a later address by Rev Dr James A Quarles on Money Education and Religion. The academy sits on land once owned by R L Morrison in a prime farming district. the festival raised over $50 despite poor weather.

Palmer Academy Classical Academy Oxford Church Mountain City Lodge Lexington Robert E. Hutton J. S. Saville Tar Lexindon Gazette County News Benjamin Morgan Palmer D. D LL. D R. Q. Mallard General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church W.t.hall Academy Rockbridge County Buffalo Collierstown Rockbridge James A. Quarles Archibald Alexander James McDowell Sem Houston John Leteher Cyrus H. McCormick James E. A. Gibbs William Taylor North A. Elbart R. L. Morrison Palmer Academy Company J. 8. Saville Thomas Mowbray Treacher W. F P. Johnston J. W. Morrison H. R. Coleman J.henry Leech Harvey Rader J. 5. Saville

Doan's Kidney Pills Back Suffering Kidney Help

A testimonial from Daniel A Crigier detailing dull bearing down pains in the kidneys and nightly disturbances. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills, bought at B H Gorrell's drug store, with relief after regular use, saying his wife also saw splendid results. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.

Dean Daniel A. Crigier Doan B. H. Gorrell Foster Milburn Co Buffalo United States

Rockbridge Circuit Court Case Ledger Notice

In the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Rockbridge County dated June 5th 108 the list of parties includes Veederick Mohler H 4 Wilson John M Gibson C M Shewey D O Wil son F I Snider J J McCurdy W Hf Lows man Fanner Teaford Kk D Watts J D Snider and E KK Firebeugh Admr of Isaac Baro deceased against George C Moore the same George C Moore Adm r of William Foutz dee d J W Foutz Virginia A Hileman Nettie A Van derver Mary F Foutz Lilly L Foutz Loula A Foutz and John N Foutz Pharatitfs.

Office of the Circuit Rockbridge County Jennie W. Greiner Circuit Court Veederick Mohler H. 4. Wilson John M. Gibson C. M. Shewey D. O. Wilson F. I. Snider J. J, McCurdy W. Hf, Lowsman Fanner Teaford D.watts J. D. Snider E. KK. Firebeugh Admr Isaac Baro George C. Moore William Foutz Dee'd J. W. Foutz Virginia A. Hileman Nettie A. Vanderver Mary F. Foutz Lilly L. Foutz Loula A. Foutz John N. Foutz Rockbridge Virginia George Moore Frederick Mohler H. A Wilson C. M. Chewey Navy F. 1. Snider J. J. McCurdy W. H. Lowman Fannie Witt Clerk Tucker and Catlett

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