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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-22
Personals and Briefs.

Miss Mary Ayler, of Buen" VISTA Is
The guest of Mrs. Lawrence Embree.
Miss Fannie; Dold is visiting her
aunt Mrs. T. D. Coe.
Miss Fannie Letcher and Miss Mag
gle Holt are visiting Mrs. Lizzie Harn-
son in Charlotte vile.
Colonel Robert Cailett is in Lynch
burg attending a district meeting Oh
the Knights of Pythias.
Mr.. and Mrs. James =. Heck have
returned from a visit to friends III
Baltimore.
Misses Mary and Sue Davidson are
the guests of Mrs. John Davidson on
South River,
Mrs. w. S. Wilson and daughter,
Miss Mary, are in Middlesex county at
the bedside of Mr.. W. S. Wilson, wLo'
We are panied to learn, is quite H.
We are glad to see Mr.. W. B. Wal
lace on or streets again af.ert the pam"
full and skillful operation performed on
his arm by Drs. Reid and YIN. White.
Editor Burwell Of that new'y city
weekly, of Stanton, was The guest oil
his brothe., Mr.. I, S. Bu'Wen' On
Friday.
Mrs. Luther Morri,cn, OF Monmo ar
we are sorry to learn, received tele-
gram sommoning her to the bedside OF
be, daughter IN West Virginia, who is
dangerously ill with tyl ho.d ever
We wei e rejoice to see cur old fneI d.
Colonel John c, Shields, Of r YER de-
on our streets Monday looking hale and
hearty. Colonel Shells is Low the
father of Virginia journalism.
Slaunton Argus Mrs, Ernest Har-
man AMI Miss Mollie Collins, her SIS r'
of the county, visited Mrs. HughSon III
Lexington last week.
The Court of Appea's, in session in
Richmond, has reversed JudgeLe Cher
who set up and restored the will OF the
late Samuel Shacklett, of Harrisonblrg
Staunton Argus: In Lexington on
Friday we met Prof. Harry Tucker bur
rying to his duties as law ezpounde'
in W. and L. University, He is carry
ing on farming on small scale on III
splendid suburban place and has al
immence crop of turnips. He has some
big fat hogs too.
Orange Observer; -Four editors vii
give literary halo to the next Legis
lature. Carter Glass, of the Lynch
burg News, and S. r. Donohoe, OF tn
Fairfax Herald, in the Senate; E. b
Barclay, of the Lexington Gazette ant
A. t. Embrey, Of the Fredericksburg
Star, in the House,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-22
COLLIERSTOWN ITEMS.
Ccllierstown, Nov. IS, 1899,

The Rev. A. p. Boude, assisted ny
the Rev. Mr.. McNeer, pastor Of the
Baths Circuit, has just closed pro-
tracted meeting at this place. Large
gregations attended the meeting and
much interest was manifested. Mr..
lIcNeer made quite favorable impress
sion and his preaching was highly ap-
prec,ated. Although it was his first
visit TO our neighborhood we hope We
will, at no distant day, have the pleas
ure of again seeing him among Us.
Miss Sadie Leitch has about recover
ed from plotracted illness.
Mr.. Ernest Leech, son Of Mr.. W. L.
Leech, is Frustrated with severe at
tack of typhoid fever.
Mr.. L. A. D. White has been suffer-
ing from acute rheumatism for about q
month, and there is not much improve
ment in his condition.
Mss Laura Sanford has nearly re-
covered from a severe attack of typhoid
fever.
Mr.. Andrew Tribbitt, who has been
sufferer from a severe spell Of grippe
is sufficiently recovered to look after
his business.
The farmers are about through put
ting up their corn.
Mr.. T. J. Deacon has about com
pleted his new dwelling house.
cannot close without offering my
conerat ulatlons to you and Mr.. Leecf
Though little late) for the eallan
fight you made in the recent canvass
1--WE believe that our delegates will b.
true to their pledges when they get 4
| Richmond, and we hope that they ma
have pleasant time.
SIGMA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-22
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist.

There is a disease prevailing In this
country most dangerous because so decep-
live. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apopexy are often the result OF kidney
disease. II kidney trouble is allowed 70 aG-
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness Of the blood-the aloumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright'
Disease, the worst form Of kidney trouble.
Or. Kilmer's Swamp.Root the new dis
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. lthas cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases, after an o.ne,
efforts have failed. AT druggists In iity-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mall also book telling about swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Or. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. T. ana
mention this paper.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-22

effect The temperance recitation, "The
Terrible Charge A model Christian
Endeavor prayer meeting was conduc-
It'd by Rev. r. Z Hutton f licking
tor, the topic being--'Libotty and
Love"
The query box Ln own as "Plans and
Problems" was conduc'el by DR.. j..
Lewis Howe of Washington and Lee
University.
There was no morning session andthe
Endeavorers attended Sunday school
aud Church according to their denomi-
nations and worshipped with tho various
congregations of the town.
A talented array of steA.ers, the
strongest program yet pres 'nteI 10
Vir sinia Endeavorr, inspiring music,
soul thrilling aid uplifting addresses,
practical parli4ments and papers, har-
monious and successful business ses-
sions, IDEAL weather-thai bright, ex-
hilarating kind known ia this latitude
a, Ind an summer, all conspired to
make the convention this year the most
helpful held in the State.
To give the Yirg MIA Endeavorers
a program in keeping with the literary
atmosphere Of n University community
and at the same time of such charac
ter as to impress the spiritual truths
OF Christ's blessed gospel, was no high
undertaking. But the impressions al
the conclusion of the meetings justify
the assertion that tbs purpose OF thu
program committee was accomplished
Special services were held Sunda!
afternoon by number Of delegate
with tho Christian Endeayor society il
the colored Baptist church. At
service held in the coanty Jail the same
afternoon, three prisoners gave thei
hearts to God AMI made a public con
= lfession.
Holding the convention in Losing
ton has resulted in showing the peopl
of the community that Chris tian FL
deauor is not a strictly Methods
, 50 ,iety, as many persons had suppose
The two public collections at IL
conversion we're so liberal that suit
cient amount was raised to defray al
the expenses of the convention, an I'M
useal thing Il our Stale conventions
A resolution was adopted opp S n
the seating of Brigham H. Roberts
the poly gamist, in the House Of Rep
rescntatiyes.
Cordial greetings were received iror
Dr. Frances L. Clark and from tn
= Maryland convention in session. Nh
Ainslie brought warmest greeting
from Secretary John Wills Baer,
There were nearly sixty delegate
; present, representing the various dis
+ tucts in the Stale. They were a
+ earnest body of young men and wome
and the Influence of the conventio
will be carried to all parts OF Virgins
All the delegates were loud IN the
g praise of Lexington hospility, and wei
e much pleased with the town in genera
With many of them it was their fir
. visit here.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-22

DIR. Jno. H. Hartman announces tq
the public of Lexington and Rockbrldge
County, that he has opened his Dental
Office on Washington Street, in the
Office of the late DIR. J. 7. Wilson, ant
respectfully tenders his professiona
services. He was formerly Assistant
Demonstrator of Prosthetic Dentistry
University College Of Medicine. De
monstrator of Operative Dentistry
Medical College of Virginia, and Den
tal Surgeon to Virginia Home for In
curables, Richmond, Va,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-22
J. Med. ADAIR.
!. !. Ubos. 8. UIbite & Son. + :

found Now green IN YOUTH now
" whitening ground As look out OF my WINDOW ana zee
IL Ground beautiful
that I'VE must though be fresh and vigorous &
ike sege to link thoughts these but we are tO
injunction 10
@ or from having though is anxious to lessen the
though
though nave
rewilb be
e cent ~ CASH and mutually agreeable VIII leave ms
or stock receiving new necessary anu ula0e
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-22
wOMAN's NIGHTMARE.
She Shoulders When She Realizes the
DANGER and Pain OF Ohild-bearing.

There is SO much suffering and danger
in store for the young mother, that her
happy anticipation soon gives way to n
feeling of dread at the thought OF the
pain which she must undergo. This
constant fear SO preys upon the mind of
many women that it fills them with ter
ror and makes baby's coming source
OF the greatest anxiety and dread.
All the suffering and danger OF the
ordeal can be avoided by the use
OF "Mother's Friend" which prepares
tho body for this important event. 1t
relieves morning sickness" and many
othcr unpIeasont conditions which cx-
ist during this time. Thousands OF
women praise Mothers Friend" for
bringing them safely through the most
critical period of their lives.
Every woman should send their name
and address to the Bradfleld Regulator
Co.. Atlanta, Georgia, and receive free,
yaluable information on the subject.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-22

5S-inch Turkey Red Damask, at 2Vc'
20 inch Cream Damask, at 22!c. a yard,
79.inch. full bleaehed, all linen Damask'
at SOC. yard ,oo
30 dozen Black Hose, worth 15c. for IOic
IN Ian :, 10c. for DC.
az az JOnon " l0c. for 4c.
1000 wards Brown Cotton, yard wide, wolth
&C. for SC. .ol ,r5
100 ,.ordS Zoe. for a
loo loo S"rdS 12Ic. for
l0c. ,so Tor
500 yards " i00' "
12lc. lizards
1000 yards Unbleached Cotton 1t yafuS
wide, for 4lc. "
% dozen Mems Half Hose, for 4e'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-11-22

e5 dozen Mems Toe. Half Hose for 7sc
Beautiful Domestic Plaids for 45c.
Beautiful Comfort Plaids for 43c.
Several Bales OF Comfort Batting for loo.
Boys Boots from 81. 90 to 1925
Mems Boots from IL 80 to $3.50.
Mems Shoes from $1.0O to $4.OO.
Women's Shoes from zoe. to $500.
Black Saline from &c. to 2Oc yard.
Beautiful Dress Plaids at l2sc.
Beautiful Dress Plaids from 25c to VI 60.
42.inch Storm Serge, In black and blue,
at 25c.
A big, new line Of Serges, Brcadcloths,
&C., much under prevailing prices.
One bolt 50-ineh Navy Ciavinette at Toe.
This is the best bargain we ever owned.
10 pieces Table OIL Cloth at old price, not
withstandipg the advance in market.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
Facts and Fancies.

Little boats are seldom stranded.
Politeness never has q stiff neck.
Sow kindness and reap great joy.
Don't shear a goat to get fine
wool.
Investigation is a cure for preju-
dice.
Every blessing brings an obliga-
ton.
Friendship is mortgage on prin-
ciple.
Men who nave an ideal, are never
idle.
A lie, like a note, must be met at
last.
Some very large trees bear very
little fruit.
Discipline makes conscience a
trusty friend.
Each life may have potentiality
of greatness.
There is no fool so sad a fool as
the smart fool.
No man suffers SO much from rss-
cality as the rascal.
AS an ear trumpet the average wo-
man is not success.
Cupid puts in good deal of his
time at target practice.
The average woman acts first and
thinks it over afterward.
To be misunderstood by those we
loYe is the bitterest of all.
Whenever love talks to us it
speaks our mother tongue.
Find a disinterested friend and
you have found a jewel.
Too many neglect the golden now
for the silver hereafter.
The greatest study of all is that
of the changes of the mind.
Truth never loses any Of its power
by being spoken ia love.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
Epigrams by a Novelist.

When glamour goes, nerves come.
Whist is youth but happy ignor.
ance?
Your confidential woman is us
ually liar.
The abuse of hospitality is the
last refuge of the needy.
Happy is the man who loves and
is loved of plain woman.
The arrogance of those who have
all that they desire is insupportable.
Many people amusc US who are
themselves amused In their sleeves.
A life that is only a conelomera.
ton of trifies is a poor thing to look
back upon.
There are always well-meaning
persons among us ready to direct
the charity Of others.
He had one great factor OF success
in this world-sn infinite capacity
for holding his cards
Impertinence and hattery to wo.
man are so closely allied that the
distinction is subtle.
There are some women whose de-
sire it ia to be all things to all men
instead of everything to one.
It was poment for mental reser
vations. One wonders whether such
are taken account of in heaven.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18

What nobleS, better ambition can young
couple have than to live loving, helpful
lives, and then, in a green old age, look
back over a life that has been mutually
self sacrificing, useful and successful The
one great stumbling block that stands be-
tween most married couples and this ideal
married career is ill-health. If both hus-
band and wife would take proper care of
their health, there would be more hale,
hearty and happy old people in the world.
If when man suffers from the little ills
of life, he will resort to Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, the chances are that lie
will avoid the big and fatal illnesses. This
great medicine gives man a healthy
hunger, facilitates the flow of digestive
juices, invigorates the liver, purifes and
enriches the blood and builds firm, muscu-
lar, healthy flesh tissue.
1t is an old saying that women are hard
to kill There is some truth IN this, as far
as the majority of illnesses are concerned.
There is one class of disorders, however,
that quickly undermine any won1an's gen
eral health. No woman can retain her
strength who suffers from weakness and
disease of the delicate and important or
gans that make wifehood and motherhood
possible. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton is an unfailing cure for all disorders
of this description. 1t acts directly on the
sensitive organs concerned, In a natural,
soothing way 1t makes them strong,
healthy and vigorous. 1t prepares them
to bear the burdens of maternity. 1t Is
the greatest of nerve tonics. The woman
who uses 1t will bear healthy, happy child
rem, and live to ripe old age.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate the stomach, liver and
bowels. By all medicine dealers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
Moody and the ROwdy.

A few years ago when Evan gelist
Moody was preaching in the slums
of large city he was delayed in
leaving the hall till late in the even.
ing. The exist was in q back street,
and he left the building he found a
number of roughs waiting to annoy
him. As be walked along he heard
them say, "Here he comes!' Aud
they prepared to jostle him from the
sidewalk. Going straight up TO the
ringleader, Mr.. Moody held out his
overcoat and with self possession
that commanded complete respect
said:
"My friend, won't you just help
me on with this overcoat2 / am
not quite so active now as | was at
your age, and some day whsn you
are as old as l am I'll be glad to do
you the same favor
No bully was ever taken more
completely back with surprise.
he held the oveIcost for the evange-
list to get into it, and then, thank
ing the young man for his aid, Mr..
Moody went along unmolested.-
Ladies' Home Journal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
THE PRACTICAL JOKER.


For tic last week or SO q Louis
vile drummer who is an incorriei-
tie practical Joker has been staying
at an up town hotel and putting in
his time chiefly in thinking up
echames for having fun. He hap
pens to have friend at the same
house who is greatly troubled
with insomnia, and when once arous-
ed after retiring is in for a night of
circulation. A few evenings ago the
Louisville man was seized by
bright idea, and, ringing his bell,
told the boy to leave $50 call for
No. LAO, his friends room. "Tell
'em TO be sure to knock very loud,
be said and chuckled merrily to
think of the row that would be sure
TO follow the Summons. He went to
bed rather early himself and was
rambling through the happy realms
of dreamland when his door was
knocked half off its hinges by a sue
cession of terrific thumps from the
outside.
'Holy Mosesl' cried the Louis
vile man, jumping up in q panic.
What the dickens is the natter
Bapgi bangl bangl went tide door
like three cannon shots. ,"Get up!
Get upl" called somebody from the
ball, and then there was sound oil
quickly retreating footsteps.
The drummer was thoroughly
alarmed. Good heavens!" he said
to himself, "the house must be on
fire, and the porter is rousing the
guests!" He dressed in frantic
haste. buttoned his pantaloons into
his vest, put on his shirt wrong side
to, omitted his socks altogether and
sprinted down to the Office at rec
ord breaking gait. Everything was
strangely quiet.
What's up?n he said breathlessly
to the clerk.
"You seem to be for one,' growl-
ed that dignitary, walking out of
doze.
81 should say 500 retorted the
drummer. Somebody nearly broke
my door down just now. What's
the matter, anyhow"
"Why, that was your call" said
the clerk. "You ordered a call at
2 80, didn't your"
"Yes,' replied the drummer, be-
ginning to understand, "but, con-
found you, I ordered it for l,140l"
$50 you did," said the clerk calm
ly, "but you made a mistake. Your
room is not LAO, but liza. If l
hadn't noticed it on the book, you
wouldn't have been called at all.
The drummer looked at him in
silence for moment, then he turn
ed, still without speaking, and slow
ly mounted the staiss. At 2.30 the
elevator is not running.-New Or.
leans Times.Democrat.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
Scratch for Money.

A fathers lot is to dig and scratch
for money, but yet he should not neg
lect his baby's health. Provide your
baby with Dir. John w. Bulls Baby
Syrup when teething, and avoid much
suffering. Mr.. ]. 2. Steiner, Aurora,
No., who has had some experience
with this remedy, pronounees it "the
best medicine for babies lie has ever
used in his family" 1t costs only Is
cents, but fathers should see that they
get DR.. John W. Bulls Baby Syrup.
For sale by NJ. A. snodgrass, l2N. Queen
street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
An Addition.

Smith and Jones were talking one
day about their business interests.
Smith was a hotel man and Jones
was manufacturers agent.
81 say" said Jones, "however do
you use such an enormous quantity
ofpears and peaches?"
"Well," replied Smith, 1--WE eat
what we can and what we can't we
CAM
'Indeed!" said the other. 1--WE do
about the same in our business"
Chow is that?"
"We sell an order when we can
sell it, and when we can't sell it we
cancel it. "-Argonaut.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
A Leader.

Since its first introduction, Elec-
trio Bitters has gained rapidly in
popular favor, until now it is clearly
in the lead among pure medicinal
tonics and MISUNDERSTANDING
nothing which permits its use as q
beverage or intoxicant, it is recognize
cd as the best and purest medicine
for all ailments of Stomach, Liver
or Kidneys-it will cure Sick Head
ache, Constipation, Indigestion, and
drive Malaria from the system. Sat
isfaction guaranteed with each bottle
or the money will be refunded
Price only Soc. per bottle. Sold by
L. G.. Matthaei.
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roo MUCH.
The POET Had Endured d Lot, but
Gave Way at Last.

The Poet Had Endured d Lot, but
Gave Way at Last.
With fingers long, purple veined
and all tremble the poet raised the
lid OF the letter box at the foot of
the stairs.
He had risen an hour before lad
made his toilet with care and bad
waited.
By and by there came a ring at
the bell.
It was the postman's ring--twice.
The long fingers fumbled in the
box, they were withdrawn, and be-
tween them dangled a letter.
The poet bowed his head to read.
1t vas addressed to him. In the
upper left hand cornor was the card
of the great magazine to which he
had sent three poems the Saturday
before,
TIE poet crouched into the hall
and noiselessly, like cat, mounted
the long stairs. Up, up, up, be
clambered, even to the roof, for
there beneath the caves he lived.
He lighted candle, for the light
was dim. He looked at the envel-
ope again, then laid it on the totter-
ing table.
Raising his hands to heaven, he
cried aloud in his agony: "Oh,
merciful Heaven, give me strength
to bear the blow that is about to de-
send upon my tired and aching head!
This shall be the last. No longer
can | live. Time after time have
the written outbursts OF breaking
heart been returned to me with o
note Of regret, and this is but another
SUCH"
Heallowed those long, thin fingers
to tear away the flap ofthe envelope.
he took out the letter. He read
the few lines and the blood stood
still in his veins. q
With frightfnl shrek he sank to
the floor.
Later they found him there. In
his hand was clutched note from
the editor of a great magazine.
Regrets2
Ha, ha! They read these words:
"Poems submitted accepted. Please
find check inclosed.
And beside the poet on the floor
lay a slip of paper representing
$2.35.-Detroit Free Press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
Fail 10 Do Our Duty.

Everybody has at times failed to
do their duty towards themselves.
Hundreds Of lady readers suffer
from sick headache, nervousness,
sleeplessness. and female trouble
Let them follow the example Of Mr..
II. Herbetcher, Stevens Point, Wis,
who for FIVE years suffered greatly
from Nervous Prostitution and Sleep
lessness, tried physicians and differ
ent medicines without success. But
one bottle of DR.. Miles, Eervine
caused sound sleep every night and
she is feeling ike new person.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wheeler, Laramin.
Wyoming, who tried all other rene
dies declares that after three weeks
use Of the Nervine for Headache
Nervous Prostitution, etc, she was
entirely relieved. Sold by A. III. Gil
ert. Trial bottles free.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
Two Valuable Friends,

/. A physician cannot be always
had. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains;
Bruises and Burns occur often and
sometimes when least expected.
Keep handy the. friend of many house.
holds and the destroyer of all pain
the famous Red Flag Oil, 25 cents.
az. Many precious life could be saw.
ed that is being racked to death with
that terrible cough. Secure a good
nights rest by investing 25 cents
for a bottle of Pan-Tina, the great
remedy for Coughs, Colds and Con
sumption. Bottles of Pan-Tina
sold at L. G. Matthaei's Drug Store
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18
TUFTS Liver Pills
The government Formula for Hog
Cholera.

Sulphur, one pound.
Wood charcoal, one pound.
Sodium chloride, two pounds.
Sodium bicarbonate, two pounds.
Sodium hyposuIphite, two pounds.
Sodium sulphate, one pound.
Anthony sulphide, one pound.
This differs slightly from the for
mula previously given but is the re-
port of the government formula now
made by DR.. George A. Waterman
consulting Veterinarian of the
Michigan Experiment Station in
bulletin No. 1871. Dose is a large
tablespoonful to each 200 pound hog
once a dav. Add the medicine to a
little water, shake thoroughly and
give from bottle by the mouth.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18

Parishioner-Yes, mum, I do adj
mire the wears sermons-that do!
Wears Wife-I'm so gladl Aud
you really unders' and them?
Parishoner-Me, mum? Oh, mol
l wouldn't presume to understand
them!-PuH h.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-18

Snooks-I paid that bill before.
There's some mistake.
Inchtape-Can't be a mistake.
Ny books are carefully kept, double
entry system.
Snooks-- That accounts fer it. I
the 2ht I'd paid most of my bills
twice!--Judy.