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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
2
The Tak Gazette office will relocate on July first to Dr. W S White’s Tanquary property beneath Jack Withrow’s store, upstairs. The move aims to provide more space and light for expanding operations.
The draft Constitution reshapes State Senate terms with elections in 1903 1905 and 1907. Daniel may face no opposition while Martin and Montague prospects loom. The franchise article will affect the coming Congressional elections and primaries. Also noted are graduations and honorary appointments at Washington and Lee and a Carnegie donation offer to Lewisburg Female Seminary. Reverend Francis McWhittle died in Richmond aged 77.
The Washington and Lee commencement gala drew about thirty five couples to the university gym for a formal ball. Guests mingled under a ceiling globe lit by electric lights as Lch roeder’s orchestra played. Fraternity colors and two hundred flags adorned the hall while Mrs. Booker and Mrs. Graham served supper.
Communion services were held at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Henry Miller and sons stay at Bolar Springs Bath county. Mrs. D C Firebaugh improves. W B E L Starke repairs at the Baths as the hotel opens for guests. Lumber boom with McCormick brothers buying Maggie Sensabaugh’s farm timber and two saw mills active. Thunderstorm lightly shocks inmates at W M Nuckles’ house. M E Church plans a supper Friday June 20 for the church. Tutwiler family from Birmingham summering with Cameron family. Primrose Cameron returns from Newport News. Victoria Furnace operations resume after a delay. Administrator’s sale of J Q McQuachin property brings good prices. family to depart soon. J H L Porter and Miss Marguerite Mattice visit Cameron Hall. Mrs Johnson, husband dean at Victoria Furnace, returns from Buena Vista. Goshen summer resorts fill as season nears.
A veteran G W He dies at his nephew W W Lotts home aged 81. Mourners bury him at High Bridge. Jacob Slagle loses infant daughter buried Natural Bridge. J W Gilmore’s horse killed by a stroke during a storm. Local visitors travel between Lynds Lynchburg Clifton Forge and Rockbridge. Deeds recorded in Rockbridge county. Advertisements for Painkiller and Allen's Foot Ease. Virginia Military Institute unveils portraits of Williamson and Preston. Ebenezer church dedication planned August 23 with Rev Orr to preach. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for wounds and skin issues. National Life Insurance mortality noted as low.
Market listings from Lexington Virginia show daily produce and animal products with prices for Wheat Oats Corn Meal Seeds Apples Butter Eggs Live chickens hens turkeys and lard. Items include flour extra seed oats corn meal and bacon with several price gaps and illegible characters due to OCR issues.
Personal visits and guests arrive across Lexington and surrounding counties. Notables attend Washington and Lee events, commencements, and alumni gatherings. New university leadership noted with Dr. G. H. Denny installed as president, and regional real estate activity highlighted in Fredericksburg and Orange counties.
Rockbridge County Treasurers Office Lexinaroy Virginia June 11 1902 notice to holders of five percent bonds issued May 1 1902 that principal and accrued interest will be paid on presentation at the office and if not presented on or before the specified date
Public notice lists numerous serial numbers and figures related to an interest schedule dated July 1 1902. The document names R Moore county treasurer and references the sinking fund commissioners with a directive to apply specified amounts per 1000 across multiple items.
A Lexington retailer lists Ladies' fine Wests at 25e each or two for 25e, Matting at 18e 20e and 25e, Ladies' Oxford Ties and Slippers with Slippers at 1.50, Lace Stripe hose up to 1 and down to 10e, 40 inch Organdie at 25e, white goods 5c to 25e per yard, parasols and sunscreens from 1.00 to 1.50, and remnants bargains as stock closes out. He invites customers to visit for value and reliability.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. Price five cents? In this ad the product promises rapid relief and emphasizes a payment policy.
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