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Newspaper

Lexington Gazette

Location

Lexington, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

3

Advertisements list notices and sales in Che Gazette

Public notices announce claims for sheep by A T Shields and a Weinbergs sale across all departments. J Henry Weiss conducts a public sale of personal property. A M Anderson invites bids to repair Bethesda church. W B Humphris prepared to furnish pure ice from his ice factory.

A. T. Shields Weinbergs J. Henry Weiss A. M. Anderson Bethesda W. 8 Humphris

Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children and Allen’s Foot Ease

Ad copy tracing two patent remedies. Mother Gray’s Powder claims to break up colds feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worms for children at 25c with free sample from Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York. Allen’s Foot Ease promises relief for tired aching and swollen feet with 25c price and free sample from the same address.

Mother Gray New York Allen Olmsted le Roy N. Y Geogeincy

Unclaimed Letters List for Week Ending May 11 1908

Lexington postoffice records show unclaimed letters including Archiver Z J Clodfelter Pred Flemming W Jr Leece W A Morrison Miss Sara H Pemberton J F Persons calling for these letters should say they are advertised McClune Parron P M

Lexington Archiver Z. J. Clodfelter Flemming W. Jr. Leece W. A. Morrison Sara H. Pemberton J. F McClune Parron P. M

Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Omega Store Owner

Mr E Humphrey of Omega Ohio a large general store owner and telephone company president says the product saved his life claiming it reached the cough spot when others failed. Dr King’s New Discovery heals sore weak spots in throat lungs and chest and is sold at B H Gorrell’s drug store with a trial bottle free.

E. Humphrey Omega, O Adams County Telephone Co Homa Telephone Co Pike County Dr. King B. H. Gorrell

Bowlin and Kesler Nuptials in Lexington and Whistle Creek

On May 6, 1908, at Lexington, Rev. D. A. Penick united John Paine Bowlin and Lala Bell Kesler of Rockbridge. Elsewhere the same day at Whistle Creek Rev. D. A. Penick joined George Andrew Bane and Mattie Virginia Nicely.

Electric Bitters Sold As Remedy For Various Ailments

The ad claims fevers rise at high elevations and malaria at lower levels, and promotes Electric Bitters as the best remedy for climate affections lassitude jaundice biliousness fever and general debility. Sold under guarantee at B H Gorrell's drug store for Price Se.

B. H. Gorrell Price Se

Supper Planned by Lexington Baptist Women Church

The ladies of Lexington Baptist church will hold a supper in the Sunday school room tomorrow from S to 10 p m. May 14 1908. Ice cream cake salad and coffee will be served. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Lexington Baptist Church

Foley's Urino Laxative Promise Relief for Constipation

One who suffers from chronic constipation is told Foley's Urino Laxative cures the condition by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It restores natural action without nauseating or gripping and is pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes from H. K. Gornell, druggist.

Foley HK. H. Gornell

Campaign effort cuts Commoner price to 45 cents

The management last week set the Commoner subscription at 45 cents until after the election to reach more readers. Dante Moneel is mentioned in connection with the note.

Dante. Moneel

Paint Mixing Deal At McCroum Drug Co

L. and M. Pure Paint sells for 1.65 per gallon while linseed oil costs 0.60 per gallon. Mix 4 gallons paint with 3 gallons oil to yield 7 gallons of paint at 1.20 per gallon. Sold by McCroum Drug Co Lexington H L Gilkerson Buonavista L and M Paint Agents.

McCroum Drug Co Lexington H. L. Gilkerson Buonavista J. B. Webb Hickory N.C McOdrum Drug CO

Californian’s luck buys Buckien’s Arpics Salve cure

Tracy California resident Charles F Budahn says a box of Buckien’s Arpics Salve for 55 cents cured his years long itching piles. He reports the product yielded to no other treatment and notes it is sold under guarantee at 8 H Gorrell’s drug store.

Buckien Charles F. Budahn Tracy California H. Gorrell

Cedar View merchant touts Dr King’s Pills value

B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi asserts customers who purchase Dr King’s New Life Pills get value equal to the weight in gold for relief from constipation malaria or billows nose. The product is sold under a guarantee at B H Gorrell’s drug store for 25e.

B. G. Stewart Cedar View Miss Dr. King New Life B. H. Gorrell

Cough Remedies Promoted as Preventing Serious Illness

An advertisement warns that pneumonia and consumption can follow a cold and promotes Fo ley's Honey and Tar as a cure for stubborn coughs and colds and a preventive, urging readers to refuse substitutes.

Foley B. H. Gorrell

Foley's Kidney Remedy Adverts Urge Early Use for Kidney Issues

Personal notices warn that delaying Foley's Kidney Remedy worsens risk of Bright's disease and diabetes. B H Gorrell, druggist, stresses taking the remedy at first signs of danger to correct irregularities and strengthen kidneys. Also promotes ADS Ointment for skin and Thomas' Eclectric Oil as cheap accident insurance.

Foley Bright B. H. Gorrell

Movements and Meetings Across Rockbridge County

Mr. Charles F. Kregloe visits Lexington while Capt. W. F. Pierson returns from Florida. Officials, clergy, and families travel to Lynchburg Norfolk and Brownsburg for lodge, marriage, road changes, and public business as Rockbridge Supervisors approve funds and discuss roads and county affairs. The Bryan Johnson Carmack ticket is nominated at Washington and Lee University.

W. F. Pierson Florida J. Hatton Pierson Burt Kemble Missouri Misa Beatrice Kemble Kingstown N. Y John Withrow Charles A. Lacy Roanoke Lexington Lawrence Embree Howard G. Lacy A. M. Randolph Southern Virginia R. E. Lee Manufacturers’ and Merchant's Bank of Buena Vista William Jennings Bryan Nebraska Charles A. Culberson Texas Washington and Lee University Balters John A. Johnson Minnesota Edward W. Carmack Tennessee Committee On Permanent Organization Seme W. Neal Grubb W. M. Johnson Charles 8 Glasgow Johnson Mesers Bledsoe Caldwell Cather Jackson Witten Bryan R. 5 Keebler R B. Stevenson Gov. Johnson Ring Tum Phi Save Edward W.carmack

Ann Smith Academy Proposition Wins Lexington Council Approval

The Lexington Town Council accepted the Ann Smith Academy trustees offer to transfer property to the School Board for a new high school, contingent on voter approval at an election to decide bond issuance. The mayor to call the election as council members consider other town matters.

Lexington Town Council Ann Smith Academy Lexington School Board Lexington Messie Robert E. Hutton H. D. Campbell Frank T. Glasgow A. T. Barclay G. D. Leteher Board of Trade Harrington Waddell N. B. Tucker State Board of Education Campbell Barclay G. D. Letcher 8. M. Lindsay Pole Myers Jaccheri Main Street Counsil Mary K. Robingop Edmondson Avenue Pendleton J. W. Moore Mesera Davidson Brothers Coe Bank of Rockbridge E. L. Graham Board of Health Treasury Kennedy Deaver Hutton Irwin Rhodes

Bethesda Presbyterian Church Plans Renovations

Bethesda Presbyterian Church near Rockbridge Baths plans include a choir recess gables and a belfry with a vestibule and other improvements to make the building modern and handsome. The church sits on a North River bank in a favorable county neighborhood pastor Rev. Henry Miller leads the congregation.

Bethesda Presbyterian Church Rockbride Baths North River Henry Miller

Evening with Hymn Writers at Methodist Church

A large Trinity Methodist Church audience enjoyed an evening with hymn writers last Sunday. Rev. William Hammond offered histories of the hymns and their authors. Program featured All Hail the Power, Behold the Glories of the Lamb, Lead Kindly Light, God Moves in a Mysterious Way, Jerusalem the Golden, There is a Fountain Filled with Blood, Rock of Ages, Jesus Lover of My Soul, One Sweetly Solemn Thought, Abide with Me, and Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow performed by choir, soloists, and duets.

Trinity Methodist Church Wiliam Hammond Jesus Lawrence Embree W. F. Edwards A. ©. Hoge Fred L. Klicker Jerusalem Ruth Deayer

Slaughter House Projects Plotted Around Town

Mr. G. A. Rhodes plans a modern commodious slaughter house on the old Imboden property once owned by Mr. John P. Welsh. Mr. R. S. Bruce intends to start a large slaughter house on his south town property within weeks.

G. A. Rhodes

Property Sale Near Lexington Hills Sold Quietly

Mrs W 8 Welsh purchases from Mr K E M Rolf six acres of land near the southern Lexington suburbs opposite Plunkett meadow for 800 dollars with possession at once.

School Board Backs New High School on Ann Smith Site

Lexington School Board urges town trustees to accept the Ann Smith Academy property for a new high school. The plan foresees a 150 pupil facility with heating, ventilation and an assembly hall, to be built for about 15 000 dollars on the academy site.

Lexington School Board urges bonds for high school building

The Lexington School Board asks the Town Council to submit to voters a bond issue not to exceed 20000 for erecting a public school on the Ant Smith Academy lot. The motion aims to secure a new adequate high school building and satisfy conditions tied to the Ann Smith Academy transfer. Endorsed by the Board of Trade Executive Committee and other citizens.

Lexington Ant Smith Academy Ann Smith Academy Board of Trusteeaof Gard Academy Board of Trade

Confederate memorial plans outlined at Lexington gathering

At a May 12 joint meeting at the Courthouse, Joe Jackyoo Camp C. V. and Frank Parton Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans arranged Lexington memorial exercises for June 3 at 11 o'clock. William F. Johnston and W. M. Melcutt were named chief marshal and chief assistant marshal with authority to appoint four assistants each. Delegates to the United Confederate Veterans Association were chosen: Gen. Scott Shipp, A. M. Monroe, and Frank Linkawiler, with alternates. Pension approvals included Mrs Valentine Duncan, Mrs Sallie Ginger, Mrs M. E. Decker, Mrs Virginia A. Moore, W. H. Camper, J. T. Whitesell, and W. F. Painter. others were deferred.

Joe Jackyoo C. V Frank Parton Sons of Confederate Veterans Lexington William F. Johnston W. M. Melcutt Lee-Jackson Scott Shipp A. M. Monroe Frank Linkawiler United Confederate Veterans Association Birmingham Alabama Ith Valentine Duncan Sallie Ginger M. E. Decker Virginia A. Moore W. H. Camper T. Whitesell W. F. Painter

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