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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
2
Railroad excursion rates and a dividend notice from Bank of Hockbridge. Virginia College Roanoke announces something. Mutual Telephone Co bills due by July 1. Irwin and Co. offer a special sale of silks white goods and trimmings and shoes.
Letter to the Bethany Lutheran trustees counsels buying linseed oil at barrel prices and mixing with L and M paint to reduce cost. It claims ready mixed paint is half oil and half paint. suggests combining oil from barrels with L and M to yield a full gallon at the lowest price. It cites L and M costs around 1.20 per gallon and a testimonial from ex mayor C B Andrews of Anbury Conn.
Gazette correspondence notes Miss Eunice Obensehain arrives back from New York City and is hosted by Miss Sathocsa of New York. Professor and Mrs. Morrison of Williamson, W Va, visit their brother Mr. H K Morrison. Arthur Bb. Obensebalu, Roanoke College student, returns home for vacation. Levora Corner, Staunton area, also returns home after a week with Eunice. K. U. Vor remains mentioned.
In a June notice Allen Olmsted of LeRoy New York promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for feverish delicate kids and Allen's Foot-Ease for swollen tired feet. Free samples advertised and a sanitary corn pad introduced.
For the week ending June Sth unclaimed letters include Miss Flora V. Davis Mae P. Doelly Thos Jones Al Lawson Miss Mary Leach Lutler Martin Miss Alice Stepheson H A and Mrs J M Wells Readers are asked to mention the advertisement when claiming these letters Parron McClune P W is the letter carrier
Willis T Morgan a retired U. S. Army commissary sergeant from Rural Route 1 Goncord New Hampshire recounts two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him in perfect health. He says it is the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and all lung diseases and notes B H Gorrell druggist guarantees it with trial bottles free priced 50 cents and 1.00
Mr. W. H. Clements sold his Taylor street residence known as the Spitier house with about four acres, recently bought from G. W. Offfighter, to Mr. J. Shannon for 3100 dollars in cash. Possession is to be given September 1.
A Bennettsville South Carolina resident testimonial claims Electric Bitters revived his wife from long standing dyspepsia and torpid liver. The medicine reputedly cures chills fever malaria biliousness back and kidney and bladder issues, sold by B H Gorrell with a guarantee and price information omitted.
Reverend D A Penick joins James Davis and Mary Elizabeth Hole in marriage at Lexington on Wednesday June 20 1906 with both partners from Rockbridge County.
A historic notice claims Bucksen Arnies Balve cures a severe neck gore and blood poisoning. Chas Oswald of Hensselaersville NY touts Seth Burch’s cure. Item mentions cats wounds burns sores and a 25 cent price at B H Gorrell’s drug store.
Advert says frequent illness comes from clogged bowels and torpid liver leading to chronic constipation. Claims Dr. Kieg's New Life Pills are the best gentle regulators of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by B. H. Gorrell druggist, price 2c.
An advertisement asserts PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles within six to fourteen days. Druggists are authorized to refund money if it fails to work. The note mentions a satisfaction guarantee and refunds.
An OCR fragment advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a refund offer and E W Grove signature on boxes. It promotes Dean’s Regulants to prevent constipation and Dr Fahrney’s Teething Syrup to fortify babies for hot weather and prevent cholera infantum.
The bulletin lists residents and visitors around Lexington including Lily Catlett in Charlotte county and Phillip Shanks party in Selma Alabama. It notes Rev Harry W Myere at Lexington Presbyterian, summer plans for Quarles in New York and Ayres family in Knoxville, plus VMI cadet appointments and a hospital burial for John M. McKeey. It covers a Good Roads Convention with national speaker Colonel Moore and local officials, plus VMI gym exhibition and alumni smoker event.
A final word from Rockbridge Alum Springs via James A. Frazier confirms that Postmaster McClung Patton will be nominated by the President to succeed himself at Lexington. The White House letter from First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock says Patton’s papers are ready and will be sent to the Senate today or tomorrow. The four corner contest ends with Patton likely to keep the office and staff, including E. L. Conner as assistant.
The Virginia Military Institute capped its term with graduation in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall. Gen Scott Shipp presented diplomas to cadet graduates. Rev James P Smith awarded Jackson-Hope medals to Dodgen and Nichols. E A Saunders delivered the valedictory. Distinguished graduates included Dodson Nichols Snead.
Rev. James P. Smith of Richmond delivered the annual sermon on Sunday in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall. He framed the message around 1 Corinthians 16 urging young men to strive for strength and manliness. He cited battles and era-defining feats by youths to illustrate potential, closing with Stonewall Jackson’s maxim You may be whatever you resolve to be. General Scott Shipp praised Dr. Smith and recalled service in the Rosk bridge Artillery and Jackson’s staff.
The annual meeting of the Board of Visitors convened at the V. M. and adjourned yesterday. Officers reelected include Col. W. T. Poogue treasurer Capt. J. W. Gillock and Capt. J. W. Gilmore. A committee was named to supervise lighting and barracks additions. An aged musician, Mr. T. S. Wintfield, was retained in his duties. A print request for the sermon delivered to the cadets was approved. A tablet with General Jackson’s maxim You may do whatever you resolve to be was ordered for Stonewall Jackson Hall.
The commencement included battalion inspection and review on Saturday, a morning Butt's manual drill led by Captain Raglund, and signaling with helio graphs and flags in the afternoon. A 6 o'clock review before the Board of Visitors preceded battalion parade, with the ehrm battle cited as the main attraction Tuesday morning drawing a large crowd. Colonel Strother commanded the battalion, and alumni reviewed the battalion Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Harry Robertson and Miss Lucy Armentrout married at the bride’s Roanoe home on Tuesday noon June 19. The parlor was decorated in white and green with a daisies bell arch. Rev. W S Neightors officiated. Edith Engleby and Robert Rector served as maid of honor and best man. The bride wore grey traveling costume. gifts were numerous and valuable.
Mrs KE A L Kinnear died suddenly at home on Timber Ridge Monday afternoon June 26 at age 80. Funeral was held Tuesday at 6 pm from Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church with Rev J A Trosths and Rev J M Booker officiating. burial followed in a nearby cemetery. She leaves five children Mrs Thomas A Sterrett Mrs Frank L McClung Mrs RL Patterson and Messrs J J L and W A Kinnear and brother Prof D C Lyle of McDonogh MD.
Mr J M Adair, elected president last Saturday, declines to serve due to business pressure. He fully supports road improvement and acts from conviction he cannot give efficient time. Dr Burton, eye specialist, will attend clinic and hospital of Chicago July 7 to September 4. All mail to be forwarded from Lexington.
Field day events at the Virginia Military Institute Friday included dashes, runs, and field events on parade and camping grounds under Capt. J. F. Walker. Winners included Wiltshire, Byrd, Meoredy, Poague, Irvine, Fraser, and Whitiny with times and distances noted. judges were Meeers Talieferro and Anderson.
Ellis Bradley appointed administrator of W H Bradley estate. W B Poindexter named four year game warden for Natural Bridge district. Estate of Maude Carter Hays committed to Sheriff R L Morrison. DN E Shaw appointed guardian for Frank White Shaw and Charles Wesley Shaw. John P Welsh transferred 32000 security from United States Fidelity to Mrs W S Webb. George S Day licensed to manufacture fruit brandy at Gibson distillery. License excludes selling liquor in local option district and fruit distilling on shores. Miss Bessie Assena Fix and Percy Leonard Berry announce marriage at bride’s home with attendants Mabel Berry and James Barkin. Young People’s Christian Union ice cream social at Broad Creek church July 10 for church restoration. Mrs Edward McConnell of Roanoke and Mrs M Padget of Natural Bridge visiting sister Miss Cartie Lambert. Nettie Miller returns from Covington with sister Mrs H R Martin. PF L Rogers of Covington visits. B R Gilbert of Clifton Forge makes brief visit.
Itching piles provoked profanity but Dean's Ointment claims to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering at any drag store.
Lexington Produce Market in Lexington Virginia on June 27 1906 records a local commerce gathering. The item notes a market day with vendors and buyers engaging in trade at the market square.
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