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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
3
Advertisement from Che Gazette Lexineroy Virginia dated June 23 1909 announces public sale of personal property by C M Kennon. Also lists an announcement for Stperetive School Bedford City.
Elderly men report comfort after Foley's Kidney Remedy for enlarged prostate. L. E. Morris cites a real father’s recovery after two bottles and surgery reconsidered due to age. Ky. writer recounts initial relief from the remedy and subsequent lasting improvement.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the office for the weekend of June 21 1909 include Mrs Mary Cochran Mrs Cromwell Misa Ollie Howell Roland Jones Penny Rawles Martha Persons Patton McCluse and others advertising letters. Callers must say the letters are advertised.
W. J. Atkins labored at night despite damp drafts and storms at Banner Springs Teno. His exposure caused a severe lung cold that forced a work stoppage. After trying remedies, he used Dr. New Discovery and returned to work well. Promises quick relief for severe colds coughs inflamed throats and similar ailments with a free trial bottle.
Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York extols Go as a great gift to women praising its restorative health benefits. The medicine is claimed to lift spirits, increase vigor, and cure nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness while strengthening the weak and sick. Sold at B H Gorrell’s drug store.
In reply to charges by Mr. Tucker, Judge Mann recalls his first election as Northhoway county judge in 1870. He notes his 1878 re-election went against his wishes at the time, prompted by county white residents, despite previously voting with the Democrats against the Readjusters.
Weston, Ocean-to-Ocean Walker, proclaims that walking off bad thoughts can improve mood and outlook. He notes rising community alarm and promotes Allen's Four-Ease antiseptic powder for shoes, claiming it offers real merit. May 26 4t.
Friends of Tucker claim a 29 000 vote lead in the August primary while Judge Mann’s backers foresee a 10 000 majority. Rockbridge is listed among doubtful counties as estimates circulate.
An aged newspaper advertisement promotes Mother Gray’s Australian Leaf as a cure for nerves kidney trouble and women’s ills. It claims regulator powers and urges purchase from druggists or by mail with a 50 cent price and a free sample offer.
A long list shows visitors and residents in Lexington with travels from Roanoke Richmond and Knoxville Others include families from Norfolk Hopkinsville and Pittsburgh along with local hosts at Main Street Randolph Street and Jackson Avenue The piece mentions Rev W H H Joyce of Roanoke preaching at Trinity Methodist and notes a marriage of Hugh Lee and Alicia Haney of East Liberty Pennsylvania on June 22 1909
Last Thursday afternoon Lexington saw the heaviest rainfall in years. A brief downpour overwhelmed gutters and flooded streets and roads, with two storms hitting within half an hour. The event appeared localized to the area.
It claims Bocken's Arnica Salve cures pimples sores boils and sore eyes while making the skin smooth and velvety. It is touted as infallible for piles and sold at B H Gerrell's drug store for 250.
In Our Fourth at Rubicon Wo man's Home Companion July issue describes a town that has abolished toy cannon and firecrackers. A substitute celebration works, offering a safe alternative that could guide other towns to avoid powder and injuries.
B F Ayscne of Ingleside North Carolina tried many doctors and expensive medicines with no relief before using Dr Kings New Life. He reports complete cure for constipation biliousness headaches stomach liver and bowel troubles. Sold by B A Gorrell's drug store for 250.
Fragmentary notice advertises a powder form remedy labeled as free. The text mentions health or cosmetic claims but lacks verifiable details about product source or usage.
Mr Talmon K Jarrett died at his home on Jefferson Street Lexington shortly after midnight June 21 2008 after a several year illness from Brights disease. Funeral Tuesday at 10 from Trinity Methodist Church with Rev Haymaker and Rev Hemmond. Interment Lexington Cemetery. Survived by wife and three children Grace Robert and Lewis, five brothers and three sisters. He was born May 6 1862 in Ohio and moved to Virginia thirty years ago. He was a Mason and a Pythian. State Board of Education re elected Effinger district superintendent for Rockbridge and McCluer for Buena Vista.
A large reception at the VMI library hosted by General Edward Nichole and Mrs Nichola honors visiting alumni during commencement exercises. Guests later attended a 10:30 pm gathering in the mess hall with light refreshments, toasts, and speeches praising the school and its traditions.
In Lexington on June 18 1909 the Rockbridge County Sunday School Association executive committee finalized the County Convention’s work and elected officers for the next term. G W Rader was named President with Wm R Kennedy and J A Stuart as vice presidents for Lexington and Buena Vista respectively. Other officers include H W Wade Kerrs Creek A Lindsau Natural Bridge A Burton Mackey South River W E Arnold secretary and treasurer Frank T Snider musical director Rev Leon T Pressly superintendent of teacher training and J A Parker superintendent of home department.
The Virginia Military Institute held its commencement in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall awarding 87 diplomas. Cadet John Magruder and Cadet Carnall Wheeler won the first two Jackson Hope medals, with Scott delivering the valedictory and Congressman W. A. Jones giving the address. Distinguished graduates and several commissioning and captain appointments were announced as the 1908-09 session closed.
Saturday night program featured tumbling exercises on bars rings and boree boxing bout and a tug of war by the classes. Williamson Graham Cup for the best all round athlete was awarded to a Bir...
The Visitore board met in Beselon to announce ten state cadetship appointments with four more pending. They ordered improvements to Maury Brooke Hall and barracks, added library stacks, and adopted new uniform items. Officers reelected include Dr. Reid White and Col. W. T. Poague. The superintendent may create a grounds landscape plan and study a grounds telephone exchange.
The Rockbridge Musical Association met in Lexington on Saturday June 10 to fix time and place for the next convention. An invitation from the Oxford Presbyterian congregation was accepted with the time set for Thursday and Friday August 26 and 27. Annual meetings draw good attendance as choirs from various churches compete in a friendly rivalry making the gatherings spirited and beneficial.
A wounded carrier pigeon with tag U 49199 was cared for at the Virginia Military Institute for ten days in the carpentry shop. After recovery the bird was released to find its home, marking a small, tender episode of the past two weeks.
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