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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
2
The Gazette published each Wednesday evening under Editor and Proprietor William R. Kennedy. Lexington Virginia May 13 1908. Rates listed for subscriptions in advance: yearly $1.00, three months 25 cents, six months 50 cents, single copy 5 cents. Advertising rates and local notices per line listed. obituaries and tributes priced at 5 dollars per line. Office contact details noted.
A May 16 1908 Roll Call service at New Monmouth Presbyterian Rockbridge County reviews church strength and warns of neglect. It praises Pastor Penick’s end of tenure, outlines 261 communicants 91 baptized children 8 elders 6 deacons, and notes Sabbath schools, a new Adult Bible Class, Cradle Roll and Home Department, and Union Chestnut Grove efforts. It urges family altars baptism of children and assigns Laymen Forward Movements under Rev McCown, with funds and missions led by Mrs Morrison and various societies. It cites Ellen Stone ransome repayment debate linked to Lodge committee report.
The Washington and Lee University track team defeated Virginia Polytechnic Institute by a score of 114 to 42 at Wilson Field on Saturday. Three W&L records fell, with standout performances by Laker, Steele, McUeaf, and Westlaken among others. The meet featured strong crowds, smooth events, and notable performances across sprints, distance, hurdles, and field events.
May 21 22 1908 gathering at the old Stone Church Timber Ridge will bring delegates from across valley counties. The event honors the area’s Presbyterian heritage and local hospitality and aims to unite regional Sunday school workers under a strong program.
An ad describes Foley remedies for colds and kidney health, praising relief and safety. It also notes Bri. H. Gorrell from Fredericksburg as a dry victory advocate, reporting a 31 vote margin in a 700 vote tally.
All persons with claims against Rockbridge County for sheep or other stock killed by dogs from February 1 1907 to January 31 1908 must file with the clerk by July 1 1908. Claims not filed by that date will not be considered. By order of the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors Virginia A T Shields Clerk. May 13 1908.
W. R. Humphris announces a fully overhauled ice factory. He promises first class operation and prompt attention to all mail and phone orders.
An ad promotes Ely's Dream Balm as the nostril spray for nasal catarrh with claims of immediate action on swollen nasal tissues. It lists price 50c and notes distribution by Ely Bros. and druggists. Also references L M Paints endorsements and agents.
By authority of a 1908 chancery decree from the Circuit Court of Rockbridge the undersigned will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Court House in Lexington Virginia at 10 o clock A M on the date specified. The sale is of property in the case 8 H Falls et al versus Joseph Falls heirs et al.
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