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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
4
Asturian-Leaf Cure Promoted by Mother Gray Nurse
New York nurse Mother Gray promotes AUSTRA LIAN-LEAF as a sole regulator for women's ills including backache and urinary troubles. Sold by mail or druggists for 50 cents with free sample, through The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York. Also Allen’s Foot-Ease advertised as relief for tired swollen feet with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
Allen 8
Olmsted
N. Y- Moh
Unclaimed letters listed at Lexington post office week ending March 10 1908
The Lexington post office publishes unclaimed letters for the week ending March 10 1908. Items include Hobby H L MacCanoland eight, A Pelham eight, D Stelle, Miss Della, Persons calling for these letters should state they are advertised, NcCLuye Patron P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Hobby
H. L. MacCanoland
A. Pelham
D. Stelle
Della Persons
Nccluye
P. M
Dr King's New Discovery Praised By Local Resident
Mrs J P White of Ruehboro Pa touts Dr King's New Discovery as lifesaving for lung trouble and coughs saying it cures lung disease even after diagnosis. Gazette Correspondence Murat March 18 reports Rev G W States to preach last sermon of the conference year March 22 at Elliots Hill with benevolent assessments to be reported in full. Mr Staples missed his March 8 appointment due to grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gorrell
Reid White
Mobile
Ala
White
Little
Edward Senseney
John W. Shields
Thomas J. Rice
Roanoke
Lexington
James M. Sengeney
Sam Rucker
Lynchburg
BR. Leckey
Evelyn Leckey
Mise Bessie Leckey
QO. H. Barker, Jr
J. Douglas Meose
W. Gg, Mathews
Clifton Forge
A. ‘Tl. Mathews
Misa Neale
Hallie Monroe
G. F. Moone
New York
Forbes
Augusta County
Martha Paxton
Samuel Roeker
Architect Endorses Electric Bitters in San Francisco Ad
Norman R. Coulter prominent architect in the Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a universal spring medicine. He claims it corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders promptly and strengthens the system. The drug is advertised at 50 cents at B H Gorrells drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
B. H. Gorrell
Death of Child Ballard Informs Local Funeral Details
The four year old son of Leach and Allie Ballard died Sunday morning March 1 from whooping cough and pneumonia at his parents home near Alphin. Remains were buried Monday at Collierstown churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Void Ballard
Leach
Allie Ballard
Alphin
Collierstown
Ely's Cream Balm Advertises Nasal Catarrh Cure
The ad boasts Ely's Cream Balm relieves nasal catarrh by restoring smell and taste and normal breathing. It claims rapid relief from forehead pressure, stuffed sinuses, watery discharge, and other symptoms when applied to the sore area. Sold by Ely Bros. for 50 cents. mail order from 56 Warren Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Baseball Opener Washington and Lee vs Staunton Military
The first game of the season pitted Washington and Lee against Staunton Military Academy this afternoon. A second game is planned for tomorrow afternoon. Dickinson College will face Washington and Lee on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Lee
Staunton Military Academy
Agale
Dickenson College
Paint advertisement and crop reports from early era
An ad touts L and M Paint with pure linseed oil binder and white lead, claiming 10 to 15 year wear and quick drying. It explains mixing three quarts of linseed oil per gallon, priced around $1.20, sold by Grewcrom Drug Co Lexing ton H L Gilkerson Buena Vista. Crop reports note farmers holding smaller lots than last year and a line about yellow corn selling at a dollar per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grecrm Drug Co
Lexington
H. L. Gilkerson
Buena Vista
J. EB. Webb
Hickory
N. C
McCrum Drug CO
Bucklen’s Arnica Solve Praised by Maine Rev Starbird
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine lauds Bucklen’s Arnica Solve for his army wound and other obstinate sores, calling it the best healer. He notes its use in his veterinary business and mentions a price of 2 cents at B H Gorrell’s drug store. Bascom Living of Stove Gap in the 9th Congress is said to have been offered a cabinet position if Secretary T were elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
B. H. Gorrell
Bascom Living
Ig Stove Gap
Dr. Shoop
B. A. Gorrell
Hill
Lonsdale
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold At Gorrell’s Drug Store
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for headache billiousness constipation and malaria. It promises a cheerful refund of the purchase price at B H Gorrell’s drug store if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
B. H. Gorrell
Foley
H. Gorrell
B.H. Gorrel
Indirect Ads for Molded Desserts and Patent Medicines
Circulars in each Jell-O package promise different dessert patterns and free molds. Jell-O sells at 10 cents per box from grocers. Also advertised are Pills and syrups with money back guarantees and free samples through local druggists, promising relief for back pain and teething.
Lexington seeks public building via House appropriations
A Lexington delegation led by Dr. George H. Denny Col E W Nichols Measre G D Letcher and Paul M Penick with Postmaster McClung Patton met the House Committee on Appropriations for public buildings in Washington to push for a new Lexington structure They reported favorable reception and a committee member hinted at an appropriation this session potentially securing the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Denny
E. W. Nichols
G. D. Letcher
Paul M. Penick
McClung Patton
Washington
House
Lexington
Patton
H. D. Flood
Congress
Denny
Col
Nichola
Mr. Letcher
Congressional
Illustrated lecture on the Holy Land by Dr. Moore
The illustrated lecture by Dr. W. W. Moore of Union Theological Seminary Richmond drew an attentive audience at Lexington Presbyterian Church Sunday School building. He spoke on A Trip through the Holy Land on Horseback, entertaining and instructive. Mr J W McClung became deputy treasurer for R Moore in Lexington district. James M Withrow considered selling Daniel Welsh’s Lindsay property at corner Washington and Jefferson streets for 8490.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan News
Gua A. Jones
Lexington
Messrs. Harvey
Gorge
W. W. Moore
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Presbyterian Church
Albert Tucker
Harry
Henrietta Tucker
H. St. George Tucker
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Holy Land
James M. Withrow
Daniel Welsh
Lindsay
Washington and
Jefferson
William J Bryan to Speak at Lexington for Hospital Fund
William Jennings Bryan will lecture in Lexington on Monday afternoon March 28 to aid the Jackson Memorial Hospital. The Daughters of the Confederacy Mary Quitis Lea Chapter host a reception at 2 15 pm at Jackson Hospital before Bryan speaks at 8 pm in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall VMI Admission 50 cents 76 cents for reserved seats Stuart's bookstore sells tickets County residents are urged to attend independent of political affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Custin Lee
Daughters of the Confederacy
William Jennings Bryan
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Lexington
Tur Gazerrs
General Stonewall Jackson
Great Noet
America
Bryan
Rockbridge County
Mary Ouetis Lea
The
J.A. McNeel
George H. Denny
Mr. Bryan
Stonewall Jackson
Tne Gazette
Virginia Military Institute Commencement Speakers Named
The June commencement program at the Virginia Military Institute lists speakers for the events. Rev. Arthur Lloyd of New York will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon Sunday June 21 at 11 a.m. President E. A. Alder man of the University of Virginia will address cadets and alumni. General A Franklin Bell Chief of Staff United States Army will speak on graduation day. Governor Claude A Swanson will present the Jackson Hope Medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Institute
Eerman
Arthur
State transit probe to study Lexington Knot Lexington link
A State Corporation Commission representative will visit Lexington on Thursday to examine better train service between Lexington and Knot Lexington and to address trains backing into Lexington. The inquiry follows a petition from Lexington citizens and is expected to include superintendents from the Co. & O. and B. & O. railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
Lexington
Knot Lexington
The
Corporation Commission
Emergency bill sets Rockbridge Circuit Court on alternate months
The Legislature passed an emergency act changing the Rockbridge Circuit Court schedule to hold sessions on the first Monday of alternating months instead of the second Monday as previously. The measure aims to streamline court timing and reduce backlogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Rockbridge
Dawson
West Virulola
Lexington Post Office Receipts Show Growth Under Patton
Postmaster Patton presents figures to Congress for the Lexington office from 1902 to 1907. Receipts rise from 5150.00 in 1902 to 18080.12 in 1907, with salaries increasing from 3400.00 to 6312.00 annually and staff growing from one to four clerks. Six rural routes established, seventh sought. city delivery ordered by Lexington Town Council to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Patton
Congressional Committee On Postoffice
Lexiigton
Department
Flood pushes federal funds for new district post offices
Clifton Forge Review notes Congressman Flood fights for more federal money for district post offices. He secured 10 000 for a new city building, seeks 30 000 more, and aims for 75 000 projects in Covington and Lexington. Staunton hosts the only federal building in the district, with flood expanding rural delivery to nearly all counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Forge
Congressman Flood
Fiood
Covington
Lexington
Staunton
Tonth
Flood
Congress
Death of Mrs. Fannie A Laughlin in Lexington Area
Mrs. Fannie A Laughlin died Sunday at her daughter’s home near East Lexington from paralysis and old age. Funeral Tuesday from the home with Rev. W B Hammond officiating. Burial in Lexington cemetery. Survived by four children W H Laughlin Washington D C H Brown Laughlin Spokane J T Laughlin Carlyle Ky and Mrs Beard East Lexington. Also a brother Rice Lockridge Indiana and sister Mrs John A Bickle Staunton. Husband Hugh Laughlin predeceased her about twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie A. Laughlin
Jacob Beard
Near East
Lexington
W. 8. Hammond
Messrs
W. H. Laughlin
Washington, D. C
H. Brown Laughlin
Spokane
Waeh
J. T. Laughlin
Carlyle, Ky
Beard
Eart Lexington
Rice Lockridge
Indiana
John A. Bickle
Staunton
Hugh Laughlin
Alvin Joslin at Henry Street Opera House
The Barnes Stock Jr. presents Alvin Joslin at the Henry Street Opera House Lexington Friday and Saturday nights this week. The company boasts a strong, popular show with Prof. Ford billed for singing and dancing. Admission is 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes Stock Jr
Henry Street Opera House
Lexington
Alvin Joslin
Ford
Centa
Miss Cassie Anderson Shanke Weds Percy Hargrove Walker
Miss Cassie Anderson Shanke married Percy Hargrove Walker of Washington D C in Lexington at her mother's home with Rev. Dr. Alfred T. Graham officiating. The bride has lived in Washington six years and worked for the census bureau. the groom is a chemist in the agricultural department. A Lexington town council meeting ordered free mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie Anderson Shanke
Percy Hargrove Walker
Washington, D.C
Lexington
David W. Shanke
Alfred T. Graham
Washington
Census Bureau
Walker
Agricultural Department
Wee
Inaccuracies of Surveyors’ Compasses Cause Trouble
Gazette report discusses how compass inaccuracy creates boundary locating difficulties in Rockbridge. Law 1902-1904 requires surveyors to set by meridian line and record variation, with penalties for noncompliance. line near Washington and Lee University serves as the reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Rockbridge
Washington and Lee University
Assembly
Miss Margeret Melick Plans Lexington Opera Benefit
Miss Margeret Melick of Zanex ville Ohio plans a Wednesday and Thursday opera benefit in Lexington to aid the Junior Order United American Mechanics and Daughters of the Rebekah. About fifty or sixty Lexington young ladies will perform in a program of comedy drills and specialties, promising an attractive event with public support sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margeret Melick
Zanexville
Ohio
Lexington
United American Mechanics
Lof the Rebekal
Mise Melick
Ling
Virginia
Democratia District to Hold Primary Election in June 1908
At a March 10 1908 meeting the Democratia District committee decided to hold a primary on Tuesday June 9 1908 from sunset to sunrise to nominate a candidate for the 10th district in the Hlat congress. Candidates must file by noon April 8 and pay 300 dollars to the district chairman Joskea Burron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratia District Committee
Pth
Sun Isa Lowun
Hlat Congress
Joskea Burron
Spring and Summer Millinery Opening Invitation
After March 25 I will have a trimmer and designer from Armetrong Cator Co Baltimore and will show the cheapest and most beautiful line of millinery ever shown there You are cordially invited to attend the spring and summer opening April 18 and 14 Respectfully Mrs d F Frroa Buchanan Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armetrong, Cator & Co
Baltimore
Mre. d. F. Frroa
Buchanan
Partnership Dissolved and Court Opinion Affect Poll Taxes
The Montgomery and Black partnership dissolved by mutual consent and requests all bills before February 1, 1908 be settled. The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that each voter must personally pay their poll tax. A concert at Newcomb Hall by Professora Gremnauer and Saul received high praise. Senasney was held last Friday at 8 pm at the Baptist church led by Rev. Dr. Charlee Manly with Rev. W. S. Hammond assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery & Black
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Newcomb Hall
Professora Gremnauer
Saul
James M. Senasney
The
Baptist Church
Charlee Manly
W. 5. Hammond
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement By Lexington Resident
A Lexington resident, David G. Layne, reports lasting kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills after an earlier kidney stone and rheumatic back pain. The testimonial cites Dr. Shoop's Restorative for nerve and stomach issues and promotes Gorrell's Drug Store as supplier and sole U. S. agent for Doan's.
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