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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
3
Cash straw hat sale by Graham & Co. dividend notice from Peoples National Bank W W McElwee. House of Delegates announcement by W B Sterrett. Democratic Executive Committee notice of primary elections.
Mrs. Rh. D. Clapp states her son narrowly escaped death from lung and throat trouble. After starting Dr. King's New Discovery the child recovered fully, ending exhausting coughing spells. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs colds throat and lung troubles with 50 cents to 1.00 and a trial bottle offered free by B. H. Gorrell.
Notices announce multiple weddings in Rockbridge and Lexington on June 18 to 25 1907. Couples include William Marshall Blackwell and Mary Dell Conner Rosa Lee Riley Marion Luther Sensabaugh Mary Elizabeth Pring and Samuel John Green plus Mary McCorkle Knick details and locations.
Abraham Brown recounts a string of misdiagnoses by five doctors for heart disease kidney trouble blood poison stomach and liver complaints. He credits one bottle of Electric Bitters from B H Gorrell druggist with restoring his health, claiming it did more than all five doctors.
Gasette correspondence notes Grace Ethel and Scotia Starke left for Jamestown onMonday. J H McClelland and Mrs Stanley Jeffress return to Norfolk after visiting here. Ross and Hiram Moore visited friends Sunday. W D Fry remains sick. Sallie Gilliam and J B Thompson of Buchanan spent Sunday with the Starke sisters. Clover Blossom.
An advertisement claims the product ends liver and bowel stoppage with no unpleasant sensations. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and directs readers to B. H. Gorrell's drug store for purchase.
List of unclaimed letters includes Branch James Cartmel Nathaniel M Fix Miss Jennie Gorechase Birt Johnson Alice Mohen Tily Twan Silepessa Perrons calling for these letters will please say they are advertized McOCLike Parron P. &
Woolever, a well known Le Royasville NY merchant, advises using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for any tea related trouble and claims it has cured sores wounds burns and abrasions for 20 years. Available for 5 cents at H Gorrell’s drug store BP store location.
The V. M. I. Alumni Smoker was held in the mess hall last Wednesday night with toastmaster Wheatley of Washington, D. C. Present were W. T. Shields from the Board of Visitors Col. E. W. Nichols Jo Hurter and faculty members Dr. J. H Latane and Prof. J. C. Humphreys. Light refreshments were served.
A. A. Herren of Filoch Ark endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung remedy. He asserts it has cured consumption in its early stages and notes customer satisfaction. Sceby B. H. Gorreli, a druggist, likewise vouches for the preparation.
Mr. L. P. Thompson and Mr. J. W. Thompson recently yielded biarow near Longwood where they measured a large line oak between the lands of the old J. D. Houston and John Barger farmer. The tree stood two feet above ground and 25 feet in circumference, believed to be the largest in the area.
Advertises Foley Kidney Cure as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for liver and digestion. Claims strong systemic benefits and urges inquiries through B. H. Gorrell, druggist, with testimonials from W. K. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee.
Judge 8. Houston Letcher presides in Staunton this week as many local residents travel widely. The report lists multiple visitors and residents in Lexington and surrounding areas including Rev. Southall, Prof. Harris, Mrs. Rhodes, Captain Hempstead, and others visiting Lexington, Roanoke, Clifton Forge, and nearby towns.
The executive committee of Mary Custis Lee Chapter will meet in Jackson Hospital's reception room Thursday from 11 to 12. Mrs Stonewall Jackson will meet the Chapter Friday afternoon from 5 30 to 6 30. Members are urged to attend. Friends urge John H Whitmore to renominate Lexington district supervisor. Whitmore says he is not seeking the office but may allow his name if friends desire.
The Board of Supervisors met at the Courthouse to review road change petitions near Natures Bridge quarry on James River and for a route through lands of Wilhelm, Hardbarger, and Linke. A bridge request over the North River at Alone and jail repairs were considered, with committees named and experts to be hired if needed. A tragic lightning death occurred near Lexington as Mrs. Susan Virginia Glenn, 44, was killed instantly. funeral arrangements followed at Lexington Episcopal Church. Also reported is the Virginia Military Institute graduation on June 20, 1907 with 28 graduates including George W. Nicholls and George M. Peek, and addresses by General Shipp and H. D. Flood.
James Martin died at his home four miles from Lexington Friday afternoon June 1 1907 from dropsy aged four score. Buried in Lexington cemetery Sunday. A native of Ireland he came to the United States at 18 and worked on the James River canal Blue Ridge tunnel and later as superintendent at Locher’s Cement works. He helped grade the V M I parade grounds before the Civil War. He married Miss Alvie of Campbell County who died about thirty years ago. He leaves six children James Anthony T B Martin of Rockbridge Ella Martin Lilie Wilson Lizzie Mitchell.
Mrs Alberta V Radford died at her East Lexington home Sunday after a lingering illness. Aged 67 she was a longtime member of Lexington Presbyterian Church and survived by her second husband D B Radford and several children including one from her first marriage to Cyrue Trevey. Funeral services were held Monday at Lexington Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Dr Charles Manly. Burial followed at Lexington cemetery.
Mr C B Conner president of the Rural Letter Carriers Association of Rockbridge calls all rural carriers to a meeting at the Court house in Lexington on Thursday July 4 at 10:80 a m. All Rockbridge rural carriers urged to attend.
President Tucker announces the directors have created one-man authority by naming James M. Bare director general to manage the Exposition. Bare previously served as disbursing officer for bankers and railroads who purchased $800,000 in Exposition bonds. Directors plan to cut expenses by downsizing officials and staff.
Mice Susie Maybeth Wilson daughter of the late Dr John T Wilson of Lexington married Marion E Cocke of Hollins Virginia last Wednesday evening June 1 1907. The ceremony took place at 6 40 in the Second Baptist church Richmond officiated by Rev Braxton Taylor and Dr W R L Smith. The bride wore white mescaline satin with rose point lace and lillies of the valley. They plan to live at Hollins after the trip.
A quiet home wedding occurred on June 20 1907 at 8:40 p.m. in Lexington. Bride Mise Margaret Fitzsimmons Birmingham daughter of Mrs Harriet Birmingham and groom Mr Lewis Morris Mark a Baltimore member of the V M I band. Rev Dr L B Turnbull officiated. The bride wore white silk and there were no attendants. The couple left for Roanoke where Mr Marks has a summer engagement with the city park band. He will return to the V M J next session.
A delegation from Natural Bridge district, including areas around Fancy Hill and Buffalo Mills, met with Congressman H. D. Flood and Post Office Inspector L. H. Mitchell in Lexington to press for improved routes after the Star line discontinuation. Some favored restoring the Lexington Natural Bridge theater route. others urged establishing rural routes. Mitchell pledged careful study and action once the plan is agreed, and will stay to assess conditions before reporting.
A letter from Craver A. Swanson Governor of Virginia reads to General Shipp praising the Virginia Military Institute cadets for their conduct at the Jamestown Exposition encampment and their soldierly bearing, noting pride in the state’s corps of cadets.
Rockbridge Lodge of Odd Fellows elected J Lyons as noble grand J H Thompson vice grand J W Grinstead recording secretary W S Maeters financial secretary Sir Woodward treasurer and F L P Rhodes chaplain for six months Lexington Lodge Knights of Pythias named G F Reveley chancellor commander L Conner vice chancellor R B Gillock prelate A D Masters master of work J V Grineferd keeper of records and seal A T Shields master of exchecker J M Withrow master of finance G A Rhodes master architect W L C Firebaugh inner guard W S Harrivon outer guard for six months.
A severe electrical storm struck the Taylor Smith house in Lexington causing major damage to the gable and chimney. A clock was destroyed, a hole torn through the saw, and a hen and chickens were killed. No injuries occurred to those present. A hog was killed in a nearby pen, and one other hog remained unharmed. Local notices advertise medical remedies and patent medicines amid weather damage chatter.
Delicate children are urged to use Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to calm stomach issues and aid digestion. A cure for worms is advertised by druggists with sample options and a sanitary powder for swollen tired feet offered by Allen & Co with free samples.
Fragmentary ad for Lexington Va market event listing items such as hams and country produce. Text shows June date fragment and pricing lines but many words are garbled. Specific items and full details are unclear.
LexXing Ton of Virginia issues a formal call to the Democrats of the 28th Senatorial District on June 17, 1907, announcing a state senate candidacy and inviting party support.
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