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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
3
Robinson and Hutton Syracuse announces Hanket Rockbridge sale. W V Wilkerson offers Graham and Company Hebe shoes at 60 a pair. J McD Adair promotes Thanksgiving and Christmas goods.
John White of Houston Maine reports using Dr King’s New Discovery to end his annual winter cough. He bought a 50 cent bottle last year and again this year with similar success. The product is sold at B H Gorrell’s drugstore with a trial bottle free.
George Hayelett died of consumption on Thursday November 12 at the William H McKor kle farm near Lexington. Funeral services were held Saturday at Lexington Baptist church conducted by Rev William Hammond. Burial followed at Collierstown. Survived by his wife daughter of Zach Camde four children two brothers and one sister. He was a Baptist.
P. J. Daly of 1247 West Congress Street Chicago claims Electric Bitters heavily benefits his feeble aging mother. He says stomach liver and kidney troubles improve quickly with the tonic and urges others in need to try it. Available with guarantee at B H Gorvell's drug store.
Mr J G Stuart of near Decatur reports tat tat sweet potatoes raised in Rockbridge last year. One potato measured 7 inches in circumference, the Taft variety, and another 51 inches long, the Bryan variety. He asks who can beat that.
For nasal catarrh Ely's Cream Balm is recommended to release secretions from nasal passages and throat. It contrasts with powders and snuffs containing cocaine or mercury that dry symptoms. Priced 50 cents, or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
Typhoid outbreaks spread from a water source to a well at Dr. Obenschain's, affecting Dr. Clarence Obensdale, Miss Beasie Dunlap, Mr. Smith of Lowman's Mill, a Logan daughter, and Mrs. John Aull.
Advertises a blend of 3 gallons linseed oil with 4 gallons L M Paint to yield 7 gallons of ready paint at about 1.20 per gallon. Mentions McArum Dragon of Lexington and H L Gilkerson of Buena Vista selling the mix.
The Virginia Health Department expects soon to announce efforts against tuberculosis in the state. It claims the yearly death toll of about 5,000 can be materially reduced through educated public sentiment.
Peel bananas and sugar, whip cream to stiff froth, dissolve Lemon Jell O in hot water, pour into mold and chill. Garnish with candied cherries and serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce. JELL O sold by grocers at 10 cents per package.
Mr. James Levi Truslow and Miss Amanda Cornelia Tyree wed in Buena Vista on Sunday novon with Rev. E C Root presiding. The bride, daughter of Abram Tyree of Lexington, will reside in Lexington with her husband.
The event featured Tom Jeweight from Texas and W. F. Ladue of Canada as challengers. Ladue won the Friday bout while Mr. Ryan claimed victory on Saturday. the winner was to take a best two of three series.
A Reidsville North Carolina resident extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a sure cure for ulcers after a severe leg sore last summer. The advert claims it quickly heals without a scar and is guaranteed for various minor injuries. Sold at B M Gorrell’s drug store.
The cold snap left many pies with frozen fruit and vegetables stored for winter. Potatoes and apples suffered as frost hit stores and households. A product called Fahroey's Teething Syrup is tied to questions about the Pure Food and Rug Law.
Mr Hugh A White is in Lynchburg on business. Mrs Dassie Whitty of Clifton Forge visits Lexington. Dr Harry M Quisenberry and Mrs Quisenberry return from a northern bride trip. Carnegie Library's formal opening at Washington and Lee draws a large audience with music and readings. The Rockbridge Teachers Association forms during the Institute with officers and delegates named. The Hampden Sidney president and other local figures are noted among ongoing community events.
Professor Smith of Washington and Lee University and Miss Fannie Gay Catlett wed at the bride's mother's home with Rev. Walter Q. Hullihen officiating. The ceremony featured an orchestra from the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind and followed by plans to reside in Lexington.
A Saturday snowstorm brought 10 to 12 inches of snow, a new record for November in the region. The storm began about 5 AM and lasted all day, with temperatures dropping to near zero to eight above. The cold and calm conditions followed, and the event was noted as the largest early snow in years across the state and Southwest valleys.
Next Thursday November 26 will be observed nationwide as Thanksgiving Day. Lexington stores and business houses will close that day. most secular duties cease except sports as football season ends with the big Thanksgiving games. The poet will observe holiday hours and rural carriers skip routes.
Miss Annie R. White has arranged a performance by the German mezzo soprano Mme Langen dorff at the Carnegie Library building in Washington and Lee for the benefit of the university. M. C. A Ticketaon will be available at Stuart's book store.
A brief inquiry requests information or a view of Cragcett Shoes, mentioning individuals or entities named steauy and Parrox. The tone suggests a promotional or asking note about availability. Details are sparse and no further context is provided.
John A. Barger of Janes River Rockbridge died at his Gilmore's Mills home Friday November 13 1908 after a long illness. Funeral at his home followed by interment at High Bridge cemetery. He was 58 born February 8 1826 son of William Barger and Polly Shafer, Civil War veteran, farmer and Baptist church member, survived by seven children and several in laws and relatives.
In Circuit Court Laura Newell faces housebreaking and larceny charges tried today after a hung jury last week. Joseph Hinton’s perjury indictment is sent back to Justice Senseney for trial. Three exceptions in J R Lawhorn’s rape conviction from September term will go to the Court of Appeals.
The football game scheduled for Saturday between Washington and Lee University and the Agricultural and Mechanical College of North Carolina was cancelled due to heavy snowfall. Carolina arrived on time but ten inches of snow on Wilson Field made play impossible after earlier hopes of a field clearing.
Our Buena Vista correspondent reports Mrs. J. B. Averitt’s illness. She is Mary Dunbar Williams of Winchester, aged 78. Funeral is tomorrow at 7:30 from her home with interment in Winchester.
Frieda Langendorff, famed German prima donna, overwhelmed with offers from European managers for engagements in Berlin Schwerih Brenen Liesaben and more, declines due to American commitments. She appears this season in concert only on Friday night November 20 at 8 o clock under R E Johnston management for University Y M U A benefit, tickets at Stuart's book store. The Lugranne coffee is produced by a Southern factory run by Southern men. The State Board of Education announces normal training classes at Lexington High School. Winter underwear available. Straine Parton.
Rockbridge County teachers gathered in Lexington High School at 10 a.m to discuss best practices for local schools and to align with state education efforts. Noted educators spoke on teaching methods with a strong female teacher presence praised, followed by a Sunday School Institute planned at Lexington Presbyterian Church led by Dr. A L Phillips with a program for Friday to Sunday.
Our store offers good Brown Cotton and Canton Flannel, umbrellas, rubber footwear, and Ladies' shoes and shirt waist boxes. Prices range from affordable to midrange. Our grocery department is stocked for Thanksgiving and Christmas with a focus on quality and close profits.
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