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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
4
Advertisers include Graham's bats and cides. Irwin & Co special kid glove sale. E. M. Pendleton commissioner Weinberge carpets tugs mattings art squares.
In Zanesville Ohio Mrs Mary Lee of rural route 8 reports her husband James Lee recovered from severe lung issues after using Dr King’s New Discovery. She claims it saved him from consumption and notes its throat and lung relief. The ad promises first dose relief and offers 50 cent and one dollar bottles at B H Gorrell’s drug store with a trial bottle free.
The following jurors are summoned to appear Monday November 9 for the felony trial of Laura Newall and Mary Irvine. W. A. Mohler R. Hart Trent C Clemmer J Houston M. L. Reed D Leech J. McHenry M. L. Lee Wilson Charles E. Davidson F Arwentrout P. H. Fix 8. M. Berry M. Horace Leckey Harry Bowser W. A Montgomery J. R. Alphin W. J. Reed U B
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California endorses Electric Hitters as a reliable family remedy for headache biliousness torpor of liver and bowels. She states it has strong faith among digestive organs and promises relief. Sold under guarantee at B H Gorrell's drug store.
Joseph King presents East Lynne at Hearget Opera House Tuesday night. King has produced The Ninety and Nine The Charity Ball The Wife and offers an unusual staging. Admission 35 50 75 cents.
Indianapolis jeweler C R Kluger reports severe kidney trouble left him unable to walk far and with weak health. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy his complexion improved and irregularities disappeared, allowing him to return to business. he endorses the remedy to others.
The Board of Supervisors ordered a new iron bridge over the small creek near Major Houston's below East Lexington. Construction is under the direction of an assigned supervisor.
A printer’s ad advertises L and M Pure Paint semi mixed at 1.75 dollars per gallon and linseed oil from the barrel at 60 cents. Buy 4 gallons paint and 8 gallons linseed oil to make 7 gallons of paint at about 1.20 dollars per gallon. Fast service claimed by McCrom Drug Co Lexington and H L Gilkerson Buena Vista, L and M Paint Agents.
The Virginia Division of the United Fghters of the Confederacy held a meeting at Manassas and decided to meet next year in Lexington. Miss Mary Nelson Pendleton of Lexington was re elected historian for the ensuing year.
Try Jell O the dainty appetizing economical dessert. Can be prepared instantly simply add boiling water and serve when cool. Flavored just right sweetened just right perfect in every way. A 100 package makes enough dessert for a large family. All grocers sell it. Don’t accept substitutes. Jell O complies with all Pure Food Laws seven flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Burberry Chocolate Cherry Peach.
Work to demolish Ann Smith Academy is underway in preparation for erecting a new high school building and the project will be pushed toward completion.
A physician warns that a husband who lets family take any medicine but Foley’s Honey and Tar is negligent. The ad praises Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best remedy for pulmonary issues, noting it contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Henry Watterson criticizes Taft as a “dancing bear” in the Louisville Journal, arguing money and legitimacy won’t save the party from defeat.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney remedy as restoring healthy kidneys and vitality for weak people. It urges refusing other products and cites B. H. Gorrell, a druggist, and mentions Mr. Bryan and tainted funds in elections as a political aside.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Balm for sore feet cuts and abrasions, claims a guarantee at B. Horrell’s drug store, and promotes related products including Mountain Tea and Dr. Fabrney’s Teething Syrup for babies. The noisy ad mentions East Poland Maine and various remedy effects and cautions about watchful care for infants.
Attorney General William A. Anderson spent several days in Lexington last week. A series of visits and acquaintances are listed including residents from Oil City Pennsylvania and Maryland. The report covers local personal visits, church activity by Rev Motte Martin, and campaign movements highlighting Congressman Hel D. Flood’s Virginia absence for Bryan and Kern.
Democratic speaking set for next Monday at 11 in Lexington courthouse. Hon. Isaac Lobe Straus attorney general of Maryland and Hon H D Flood congressman from this district and candidate for re election will speak. Hon James W Marshall of Craig county known as Cyclone Jim was invited and expected to attend.
At a Lexington Board of Trade executive committee meeting a suggestion to form a County Agricultural Fair Association was made and is under serious consideration. The Gazette has long urged this plan and with the old Fair Grounds changing hands the need for a county fair in Rockbridge is emphasized.
Earl E. Deaver & Co. sell their Washington street grocery to Thomas Reynolds and H. A. Hayslett who will run Reynolds & Hayslett as a first class grocery. Reynolds comes from Weanberg's Clothing and Hayslett from Deaver. Deaver partners with his father J. Ed. Deaver in clothing. Lugianne coffee, produced by a Southern factory run by Southern men, is praised as an excellent blend.
Mrs Frances M McLaughlin wife of Judge William McLaughlin died Sunday Oct 25 1908 in Harrisonburg after a year long illness. She was nearly 76, interred beside her husband in Lexington after funeral at Lexington Presbyterian Church. She was born in Lexington daughter of Jacob and Emma Bear, twice married first to Dr Samuel A Coffman and later to Judge McLaughlin. Remains were accompanied by family and friends from Harrisonburg, Roanoke World notes.
Washington and Lee University defeated Eastern College of Front Royal 4 to 0 on Wilson field. The muddy field hindered footing while Washington and Lee added 27 points in the first half and 22 by the second team in the second half. Key players included Izard Karwood Alderson Armentrout and Derr for Washington and H Borrd Brigg Sparrow for Eastern. Referees were Waddill and Jamison with umpire Ges.
Three white inmates escaped last Thursday night from Lexington jail by prying wall stones and using bedstead braces to lower themselves with quilt strips. Claiborne Flint of Buena Vista had a liquor conviction with a $100 fine. Guy Forbes of Goshen faced sixty days for a misdemeanor. Eli Rose of Rockbridge served twelve months for assault and battery.
Joseph King’s company presents East Lynne at the Henry Street Opera House on Tuesday night November 8. Tie sets on sale at the opera house for 35 50 and 75 cents.
Washington and Lee meets Virginia Polytechnic Institute on Saturday at Lynchburg. A special Lexington train will carry students and the cadet corps from Blacksburg may join, signaling strong support. W L A enters the game confident and aiming to win.
Hon. W C Franklin and Capt Pat McCaull of Lynchburg will address Rockbridge voters at the Court House next Monday at 1 o'clock. The appearance aims to sway support for the congressional race in the district.
Postmaster McClung Patton announces 15 street mail boxes placed at key corners and streets in Lexington ahead of a November 1 start for free delivery. Routes 1 and 2 cover south and north Nelson Street with scheduled pickups and deliveries from 8:45 am to 12:10 pm, 1:15 pm to 4:20 pm, and 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm serving main business districts downtown and surrounding streets.
Colonel Robert Catlett returned to Richmond and confirmed plans to run for Attorney General in the state primary next year. He pledged liberal statewide support and said the decision is final, aiming to announce personally to supporters after the election.
The Mary Custis Lee Chapter plans a Thursday luncheon at Jackson Memorial Hospital from 1 to 2 30 PM with a tea from 4 to 6. Proceeds go to the hospital. A chrysanthemum show accompanies both events, flowers donated by Mrs. R L Patterson of Browneburg, famed at New Providence.
The Rockbridge Alum Springs estate sold at public auction before the Courthouse Saturday. Special commissioners Greenlee D. Letcher and William A. Anderson reported the local syndicate bought the property for 15000 dollars, with auctioneer Thomas Kerr presiding. Members of the syndicate include Captain J. P. Moore Dr. George H. Denny G. D. Letcher Paul M. Penick John Sheridan and J. W. Bull. Earlier in spring the property fetched 50000 dollars and has reached 200000 dollars in prior sales.
An institute will be held in Lexington Friday and Saturday November 18 and 14 at the public school building on Washington Street. All teachers of the county are expected to attend. State Superintendent J D Eggleston and District Examiner J S Thomas are expected to be present. County Superintendent Eifinger will have the program ready for announcement in next week’s paper.
James W. McClelland was cut and seriously wounded by Walter and Dick Smith during a Saturday incident at Natural Bridge. Commonwealth's Attorney Moore dispatched E. Southard Shields to the scene. The Smiths were sent to the grand jury and jailed after being brought here last night.
Lexington selects election officials for the upcoming Tuesday. Judges named Mecare G A Joes 8 B Walker Jr and John M Quisenberry. Clerks listed William A Adair and Thomas P Wills. A later note suggests trying Luzianne coffee for a pleasing experience.
A speaker argues against Republican policy linking it to class laws from Reconstruction era. He warns of tariffs creating wealth gaps and urges voters to back Bryan and the Democratic ticket, urging Republicans to remember past military districts and restrictions on Southern rights.
Miss Grace Jean Sails head of Elocution at Southern Seminary presented an engaging recital with Miss Salle and accompanists Miss Rozeelee Johnson and Miss Lel ia Harrison. Recitals by Prof. Carl Janeon planned Friday. Buena Vista Minstrel Troupe rehearsals continue with a November 15 performance. Local attendees and residents discussed include Mrs. Paxton and others from Lexington, and Mr. A D Deaner suffered severe burns from a recent accident at work. The revival at the Methodist church closed with eleven new members joining.
Voters in Rockbridge County Virginia receive a circular urging a full turnout on election day November 3 1908. The letter champions Taft for president Sherman for vice president and Franklin for Congress noting Republican gains and urging unity across past differences to support the ticket. Thomas Shewey signs as Chairman.
The Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans of Virginia met in Charlotteville last week and parade events closed the session on Thursday. S. Brooke of Roanoke elected grand commander, succeeding Gen. Thorss Mudford of Lynchburg. Next meeting set for Danville with Uncle Jefferson Shirlde of Lexington visiting in Confederate gray. Mrs. John J. Dunlop and her mother plan to reside at Castle Hill Lexington after selling Wheatlands home, staying in the county.
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