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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
2
William R R Kennedy editor notes subscription pricing in advance and advertising rates. Local business notices priced at 10 cents per line for first insertion and five cents per line for subsequent insertions. Office phone connects with town and county lines.
Article recounts William Jennings Bryan via The Commoner arguing the 1908 election is over but Democratic principles endure. It notes education funding circular of November 12 1908, with per capita apportionment and cash payments, detailing Rockbridge and Buena Vista districts.
Official returns for Virginia compiled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth show Bryan with 2 948 votes against Test 62 579 giving Bryan a large Democratic plurality. The State Board of Canvassers will meet in Richmond to certify the returns. Previous 2004 results list Parker 80 688 Roosevelt 17 885 Watson 1 380 Bwallew 1 885 Debs 218 Corri gen 56 Parker’s plurality 82
Langendorff's January Pacific Coast engagements include a Wagner star with a famed Metropolitan Opera past. She returns soon after singing in Berlin and Bayreuth, billed for a Virginia Yu YMCA Library Building fundraiser.
Nearly one hundred Rockbridge teachers gathered for the Teachers Institute in Lexington with full district representation. Notables include Lexington with Harrington Waddell and several Ms and Mrs. Central District delegates. Natural Bridge, Buffalo, Kerrs Creek, South River, Walker's Creek districts listed with many teachers and two gentlemen.
In reports from 1908 and 1905 critics laud Langendorff. The German press singles out her Venere role with powerful voice and sublime acting. The Boreenzeitung credits her as a great Met Opera contralto and a triumph stirring spontaneous applause.
The Social World of Montgomery reports the November 8 wedding of Miss Doreey Tyson of Montgomery to Mr Kenneth Murphy of New York. The bride, daughter of Judge Fussell Tyson, is granddaughter of Dr James R Jordan of Lexington. She wore white satin with an heirloom veil tied by her father.
New Monmouth Presbyterian Church schedules communion next Sunday morning with Rev Wood of Oxford preaching. Pastor Rev R E Steele begins protracted services at the church next Monday night.
Weekly deeds of bargain and sale filed in the Rockbridge county clerk's office for the period ending November 16, 1908 list transfers including Benson to Snead in Bell's Valley near Big Calf Pasture River for 100, J W Balls trustee to Snead in Bell's Valley home of M E Church South, Drain to Armstrong one third of 44.85 acres at base of House Mountain on Collier's Creek for 133.38, Brown to East 24 acres on Hays Creek, Buchanan for 250, Humphries to Humphries four and a half acres near Vesuvius, Bradlay to Deaver a Lexington house and lot on Jefferson Street for 3800, Maggie White to Matspaugh a Lexington house and Main Street lot for 2000, Paloter to Echols Bell & Catlett Iron & Land Co. four acres on South River, Tompkins to McFadideen her interest in four acres between McPadden and Warren.
A Kansas City case features a woman seeking injunction rather than divorce, declaring she wants protection from an unfaithful husband. The exchange reveals sharp tones and a judge probing for the legal remedy sought amidst domestic strife. The scene shifts to a Philadelphia doctor recounting an overbearing child case, and a church gathering where a member questions a rumor about neglecting the poor. The preacher answers with a wry self-deprecating joke about his wife.
The ladies of Trinity Methodist church will host an oyster supper in the restaurant room at Jackson and Rowland on Nelson Street adjoining Keenes and Harricen. On Thursday night December 8th ice cream cake salads and other refreshments will be served. The sale will feature many useful and ornamental articles. The patronage of the public is solicited.
Dr Gregory Acquitted last night on a charge of attempting to assault Mies Theodecia Irvin during anesthesia in his Roanoke office. The jury deliberated one hour and 35 minutes. A snowstorm rattled earlier football action with Blacksburg field covered in ten inches as Virginia Polytechnic beat George Washington 6 to 0.
An advertisement touts L. M. Pure Paint as the best way to keep a home beautiful and in harmony with its surroundings. It claims ten year wear, thirty three years of continuous use, and a ready to use price of 1.20 per gallon. Sold by McCrum Drug Co Lexington and H. L. Gilkerson Buena Vista.
A collage of health ads tout Foley remedies for kidney cough and laxative use. It also notes the assassination of Senator Carmack, funeral attendance in Columbia, and racial tensions at Fort Sill Lawton. Gov. Glenn challenges health standard claims, and Dr Fairney's Teeth Syrup is recommended for colds with free samples.
Following the canal rotation, Thanksgiving services will be held next Thursday at 11 o clock in Trinity Methodist church. Rev. William 8 Hammond will preach the sermon. The usual collection for the poor will be taken and the proceeds divided among four white churches in town hosting the services.
Dick Jones a well known Lexington plumber died Sunday night. His funeral was held this afternoon at Randolph Street Methodist Church conducted by his pastor Rev. J. I. H. Brown.
Mrs. Barrington K. West sold her Washington Street home to Mrs. Edward Dillon of Indian Rock who will reside in Lexington. West keeps a building lot north of the house for a $10,000 bungalow. Everwest Hosiery offered at $1.50 for six pairs guaranteed six months. Sraarm and Patron.
In Pittsfield VI N H Brown praises Dr King s New Life Pink for easing stomach liver and bowel issues with no fuel or friction. The ad also promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a tonic to improve strength appetite digestion and sleep while mentioning a Cuba trip by Mrs Lee and relatives to visit Lieut Smith Lee A S A.
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