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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
INTERESTING PAPER FOUND.

The original subscription paper for
the building Of the first church in Lex
ington has recently been brought 10
light. The paper is dated February
22nd, 1876, and contains the names OF
forty-fve subscribers. The amounts
opposite their names are exprssse d in
pounds, shillings and pence, and foot
up about $4,000, which war large
contribution for the people of thai
lime. The church was located in iht
present cemetery not far from the
main entrance. That church was used
by the Presbyterians until 1914, whs.
their present church was erected.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
Save Your Money.
TERRIBLE STORM.

Beginning Saturday afternoon aid
continuing until Monday night one Of
the most terrific snow storms ragged
here of which the oldest inhabitant has
any knowledge. During that time the
thermometer hoverei around zero, at
night falling below that point and in
the day rising a few degrees above.
The lowest reached WAS on THURSDAY
nightwhen the govsrnm emit thermometer
a. Washington and Lee University
registered 9 degrees below zero. AT
some other places around town IL and
IA degrees below zro were reported.
The storm is general and reports OF
suffering come from all parts Of the
country. Some places IN Virginia the
thermometer was reported thirty degrees
below zero
TIE trains on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
'oad were discontinued. On Monday it took
he train from o'clock In the morning TO
n the afternoon to reach Harrisonburg.
I yesterday afternoon passenger coach and
express car were brought in, four engines
,eing used as double headers. No mail was
brought. Regular train service was re-
umed today. In some places along the
alley snow had drifted, entirely filling the
eep cuts along the road.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
GILMORE'S MILL.
February Is, 1899.

February Is, 1899.
How about the groundhogi
This weather oughI to keep Armour's
beef from spelling.
The James has frozen over.
The snow is ten inches deep and
still coming down.
The cold snap has enabled Captain
w. II. Chilcs ard Mr.. III. W. BAiger TO
gil their lee lorEs.
Mr.. T. B. Young hw been transfsrred
from ills point as night operator and
Mr.. j. L. Dunlap. OF Swsops, il filing
the vacancy. We regret 10 see Mr..
Young leave, but welcome Mr.. Dunlap
TO our city. 'XEf
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
HELP NEEDED.


Much suffering is reported among
the poor Of our community during this
stormy weather. Fuel is being fur
nished them by the town and the over
seer OF the poor is unable to supply
the demands for something to eat.
Il would be great blessing il tn.
City Mission could ,eorganire and es-
tablish again the soup house. Great
good WAS done and much suffering was
relieved several years ago by this or
ganization.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
NEWS IN BRIEF.
A Cyclorama Showing The Movements
Of Our People And Their Friends.
INTERESTING PERSONALS.
Pithy News Items Cleaned AN Over
The Town by Our Reporter.

Pithy News Items Cleaned An OY@
The Town by Our Reporter.
On account of the inclemency OF the
weather small congregations attended
church hsre Sunday. There were no
services at night at the Methodist and
Presbyterian churches.
Miss Emily Paddock will meet the
D aughters of the King at their weekly
m Getting at Mrs. William A. Anderson's
at o'clock Friday afternoon. All
hurshwomsn and girls are invited TO
be present.
Rover, the we'll known dog OF Mayor
Thomas E. McCoikle, died Friday and
was accorded decent burial. Rover
belonged to the late Chief-of- Police
E. L. Perry, and after the latter's death
the dog took up his abode with Mr.
MeCorkle and remained his faithful
body guard until his demise.
Miss Emily Paddock, sister of Bishop
Paddock, and head of the "Girls
Frisndly Society Of America" will be
with us from Wednesday until Satur-
day Of this week. She will be the
guest Of Mrs. William A. Anderson,
and will be glad TO see all tie ladies
and girls of tho church during her
short stay.
Real estate is in demand at Buena
Vista, several residences and business
houses having changed hands there
last week. The prices, all thingh con-
sidered, are satisfactory. Several en-
terprises at that once prosperous town
are now in operation, and the monrbly |
payroll is sufficient to put consider
able amount Of money in circulation,
which finds it's way into all branches of
business.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
NEAR DROWNING,

Frank Dillon, the twelve-year-old
son of Mrs. Edward P. Dillon, broke
through the ice Saturday afternoon
while skating on Moth river and had
a narrow escape from being drowned,
He had gonetdown twice when Cadet
Wright, a member Of the Fourth class
at the Virginia Military Institute, rush
ed to his rescue, and throwing himself
at full length on the ice grasped the
boys hand as he arose the gccond time
and drew him out. Young Dillon was
taken home in buggy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
THERE Is MORE CATARRH

in this section Of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable. Fer q
great many years doctors pronounced it a
local disease. and prescribed local remadies,
ana by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incursble. Science
has proven catarrh to be a constitutional dis
ense' ana therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Chr. msnu,act
ued by F.. J. Cheney Co., Toledo. Ohio is
the only constitutional cure on the m,rIet
1t istaken internally in doses from 10 drons
% a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any case
1t fails to cure. Send for circulars and tes.
tmonials. Address
FL CHENEY Il CO., Toledo. O.
sold by druggists. 75s.
RAh's Family pisis no the ks6ss
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15

Oh vi, anu we can prove his Idct.
CHRISTMAS is near, and the question c
" the day Is: What shall give!
Let US offer few suggestions.
japanese Ware
In beautiful gold and floral decorations
Only small lot; but every piece thing 0
beauty. These things always touchI tn
heart of a Housekeeping
Chores.
Nothing more useful or appropriate as
gift than good pair Of Gloves. A nice as
sortment Of Centemeri's and other GOO
makes. Also large line OF Jersey ant
Worsted Gloves, Silk Gloves and Mitts, 70
ladies, for children and for men.
POck@bOOks and Parses.
| All kinds-for little people and for big
for little money and for more. Black, tan
green, alligator. Also nice lot OF Ladies'
hatelaine Bag e.
Handkerchief.
We cannot do justice to this beautiful
stock, consisting as it does. OF everything,
from the filmy lace handkerchief for the
daintiest miss, to the heavy cotton bandana.
We mention specially:
Pretty embroidered, imitation hemstiteh
handkerchiefs ct Sc.
All pure linen, hsmstitch, d, 10c.
Pure linen, embroidered and hemstitched,
15c.
Pure linen. embroidered and hemstitched,
finer, 20 and Csc.
Pure linen, lace insertion and edge, SOC.
and so on, up to 81. 90 each
Gents pure silk initial, SOC.
Gents 'Japonette" initial, Zoe. The
prettiest thing on the market for the price.
Table CoUers, Rugs, Etc.
A handsome lot Of Table Covers, In che
lille and tapestry, Pcrtiers, Rugs, Blankets,
OmfortS, Bedspreads, etc.
Redaccd Prices in Dress Goods.
A large lot, some were 30, some 95, 37}
40, 45 and SOC; all 90 now at 25c. per yard.
A rare opportunity to secure genuine bar
gain in nice dress pattern at small cost.
Fur COllaretteS and Feather BOas and
Collars, Fd,cindtors and Hoods.
Knit Skirts and Woven Skirts. In the
latter, we have full sized, half-wool skirt
at Soc; a rare thing ,.:..;.f
GROCERIES.
II you want nice fresh Groceries give us
trial. We guarantee the quality Of every |
article, and you will find our stock embraces /
seasonable.
Raisins, Plum Pudding,
Currants. Preserved Ginger.
Citron, Nance Neat,
Nuts, Olives and Olive on,
Candies, COcoanuts,
Figs, Cranbeiries
Malaga Grapes, Edam hesse,
Oranges, Pineapple Cheese Lemons,
ETC., etc., etc.
The finest New Orleans Molasses we ever
lad.
Try one can OF our White House, Coffee.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
j. Mod. ADAIR.

A slight earthquake shock was felt here
Monday morning between and o'clock.
The papers report the disturbance in south
west Virginia, and in parts Of Tennessee and
North Carolina.
The papers throughout the country are
suggesting that the birds be fed during this
cold weather. Many Of them are dying from
cold and starvation. Bya little trouble on
the part OF farmers and people generally the
Alees Of SnAhy hhda cen BE- sAvetA
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
Truat thoss who have tried.

. Trust those who have tried.
Isuffsrsd FROM eat.rrh Of $hs worst
KIND and nsyss hoped for cure, bat
Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even
that.-Osear Ostrom. IS Warren Ave-.
Chicago. III.
/ suf red from a'arrh: il got so
bad I ronid not work; I used Elys
Cream Balm and am en- Trey we'll. A.
G, Clnk,, 81 Sha xmut Ave. Boston
Mass.
A 10c. trial sins or Ia. SOC, siIs Of
Elys Cream Balm will 10 mailed. Kept
" druggists. Ely Bro h. rs. So War.
ION 81. n. Z.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
A LOVELY ENTERTAIN MENT
The Ring Tum- Phi.

The r ;-pton given by President
nd Mrs. William Lyme Wilson to their
Friends and to the students Of the Uni
yersi y, last Tuesday evening was an
OTHER one OF the handsome entertain
ments that have marked the present
season and have made it 30 joyful.
The weather was so inslsment that
many had to send their regrets but
most OF the invited FASTENED to avail
themselves OF the pleasure that they
knew was in store for them. So there
WAS a continual stream Of callers all
evening and the spacious parlors were
kept comfortably filled with Lexing-
tou's "brig CHEST and best"
The house il well adapted TO enter
tanning and the whole lower flower wa
thrown into one large room, but ar
rangements for teto-a-tees for those
80 inclined had not been overlooked.
There were no special decorations
but the home was chesrfully lighted
and the handsome portraits which
adorn the walls and the dainty taste
shown everywhere were the delight of
many an eye.
The V. II. l. orchestra whish was
stationed in the hall added much to
galley of the occasion, and throughout
the evening delicious light refresh
ntnts were served in the dining room.
Miss Annie r. White presided at
one Of The smaller tables and served
delightful cafe frappe to the many
Corners.
Mr. and Mrs.. Wilson atanding just
inside he parlor door received their
quests most gracefully and we're ably
'ssisted by their daughters, Misses
larry and Bette, two OF Lexington's
harmIng bells Others who assisted
II receiving were Miss Nettle Preston,
Hiss Sue Wexford, of Richmond, and
liss Rosa Tucker. t
The affair was SUCCESS f. ON be- q
inning to end, was complete in every
ppointment aud will long be rsmem-
cred as one Of the handsomest enter
'inments known to Lexington society. q
Among those present in the earlier
art Of the evening besides the recei, c
gparty were;Dr. Reid White and wife :,
rofessor Addison Hoge and wife, Col.
unter Pendleton, DR.. Hall and wife, o
r. McBryde and wife, John L. Camp ."
III, r. r. Witt and wife, Maj. Mallory g.
ID wife, Judge Letchsr, Professor
ills, H. st. G. Tucker and wife, Pro-
ssoI Stevens, Jos. Turner, of Roam
e, Professor w. X. Vance, Professor le
las. A. Graves, B. Estes Vaughan, lir
m. II. McElwee, Major Morgan, d. tic
Corse and wife, Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. m,
II, Dr.. James Lewis Howe and wife, ha
j. VIM. A, Anderson, DR.. Jas. A. Lin
Iarles, Mrs. BroekeAbrougf, s. B. m,
alksr and wife and William G 'aag3w. in
ter in the evening were Misses Net
Houston, Mary Moore, Dunlap, 81,
atson, Mary Barclay, Josepha Allan, if
mold, Martha Moore, Preston, Anna VIC
der.on, peterborough, Graves, tn,
lsgow and White. ca
Vi ess1s. McIlhanny, Crebs, Preston,
theirs, Barclay, Farrar, Cooke, X ng,
pito, Cadets Polk and Ervay, Barrett,
rsball, Andrews, Ellet, Watson, 'Ic-
sstsrs, Ship, Kirkpatrick, Mn tin, ou
'st, Bledsoe, Chsrmside, Garrow. 1he
Hamilton, Arbuckle. Nc tat
i'll, Roach and others. Ma
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15

This is bad weather for going bare
footed. No occasion for it. I sell for
Ladies or Gentlemen nice Shoes for
$1.25. Ladies best Rubbers, 5Oc.;
Mems, 75c. Also offer, until sold, 60
dozen Ladies' fast black, seamless Hose
at 1Oc. per pair. They are real bargain
il ordered by mail, add &c. per pair
for postage. A
nfl, j. Mod. ApAIR.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15

The coal and wood dealers ofLexingtonars
rushed with orders this cold weather. AID.
itional carts and wagons have been in use
nd still the wants Of the people could not
be supplied In many instances when the
order could not be filled Immediately the
purchaser hired the hauling Of his coal for
fear he would not get It,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15

The annual meeting Of the Lexing-
ton Fire Department which was to
have been hold last Monday night has
been postponed until next Monday
night, the 20th, at 1880. A full A.
t.ndancs il desired.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
IRWIN & co,
arms
Sale,

270 acres, fine limestone upland, ell In blue
grass, one mile to depot, specially adapt
to sheep raising. Price, ..........$ 90, DOC.
$40 acres, splendid house, land limestone,
blue grass one-half mile to depot, some
fine bottom land. Price, .......$ $40, 900.
260 acres, improvements moderate. limestone
land, two miles to depot Price, 80, 900.
80 acres with splendid house, fine home, one
mile to depot, rich bottom land, markets
convenient to Lexington and Buena Vista.
Price, .,....,,.......... W, VVU
LoTs-Ons lot on Main street, Lexington.
fine location. Price, ..........'.S1,2 200.
Also several other lots In different parts
Of the town.
A large area, suitable for subdivision into
farms, lying on the west Of South River.
being part Of the Jordan estate; some
portions well timbered and convenient to
Lexington. Il
A number Of other properties, mineral and
agricultural lands for sale.
A. 7. BARCLAY & COL
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
THE ROBBINS HAVE COME.

ls 1t sign OF spring, flock OF robbins
cameinto town to-day
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
lrwiin&Co.

Trial viii convince you. We are the ONLY
dealers Gin lexington in genuine White &c
GA Oil, and we can prove this fact.
CHRISTMAS is near, and the question OF
~ the day Is: What shall give--y
Let US offer few suggestions.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15
SENIOR RESERVES.

Wounded--George Hill, Qeg ampu-
tated), Andrew II. Lackey, (arm ampu-
tated), Calvin Ramsey.
JUNIOR RESERVES.
Kaled-Warren Moore.
Wounded Taylor Coffman.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-02-15

Jan1Stf.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27
TIE FIRST WASHINGTON,
IT'S WORK IN PHILIPPINES
Brief Account Of Regiment of Which the Rebels Have
Wholesome Dread.

II + II were merely the purpose OF this
article to state terseiy and succinctiy
the story of the Washington regiment
II could be easily done with one wort
-snccess-and thus be conservative OF
verhiage and space. While this might be
n literal one-word history. it would hardly
serve the ends OF the American or the de-
sires on Its readers. who are accustomed to
have their news pleasantly and entertain
tngly told. When the curtain shali have
been rung down for the last time upon this
Filipino tragedy-drama and the last word
shall have been sad. Il will be remember
Ell that the Washington troops had much
10 do with making the settings perfect and
the action complete.
Broad. strong and rugged as the trees Of
the Evergreen state. from which they have
COME. the people OF the commonwealth
which border upon beautiful Puget sound
should be very proud of the men they sent
forth to battle for the nag I. il neither
disparagement nor couipar son OF other reg.
inenss to say that the Spanish-American
Filipino war has produced no better soldiers
than those whose names are to be found in
the personnel OF the Washington regiment.
In one respeet-or rather in two-ts
record has been unique. Assembled at
Camp Rogers. In Washington, faily equip
ped fer the neld on the day Admiral Dewey
fought and hreakfasted In Manila bay the
rapidly as they were mustered In. The
First battalion, commanded by Lieut.. Col.
Fife. was sen; Immediately 70 San Fran
cisco following the Oregon reg ment within
a few hours Several days later, the Sec
oni battalion came. with Mai. Carr. short
~ after that. Maj. Carr ard the Second bat
talon earr.scaed Ange. island. Lieut..
Col. Fife commanding the post. Maj.
weis.nhurxer and tire First battalion were
sent 10 the PreSsass, while Col. whoiley.
stsy ard the Third battalion proceeded d.
rc%tly to Vancouver barracks oe which
post Col wAoissy assumed command Some
time In July. the Taira battalion jo.ned the
First battalion az the Preside. ard assist
eli in the garrison duties there Until TIA
leag-ioskess-fer ard toytuliy received orders
came In October 20 become n part o. the
phiilrpsEe expedition under Brig. Gen.
soldier nor kiasilier man. Arrived tn Ma
MA. TIE regiment VAS At once assigned 10
the aasrsss;. so sAss 81 has practically been
In actual service fer mere than fourteen
months.
There has no. ee~n a Gay since sts ar
rival here that u has not bern at ire
extreme from; es tia lire. aad there has
ret hessa q aay stree tire tth % February
that IL has rot beer exposed TO the attacks
ard Are % the enemy.
Naer tAe Nebraska Asys started Tire
bonfire st Santa Mesa on tire evra.ng %
February 1 n detachment ~ the regiment
was holding aeckAeuse Ne. II After THAI
- sasiss rsx1nen1 vaa aseioxeA - -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27

moving they were welcome. stopped In
until the gathering had swelled 70 9oodiy
numbers, and the stan was raised amid
much merriment, In which no one took q
more prominent part than did the host.
A luncheon. to which all were cordially
invited. followed. The servants had been
instructed to pass cigars at the close Of
tho luncheon, but long before the time
set rules of etiquette fell before Mr.
6herman's cordially. and grasping some
boxes of his finest the aged statesman
did the passing himself enjoying the be-
slowing OF his treat a. greatly as did the
recipients.
4 ouiet Autumn 81 Life.
The statesman's days Of retirement ana
rest are being spent quietly. II has been
the custom Of the family for years 20 rise
early and to this custom they stilt adhere.
Breakfast II served from TO 7:30 aftSr
which Mr.. Sherman spends his time In
walking around his grounds or reading in
his library. This II favorite haunt, sur
rounded AZ he IA on all sides by his be-
loved books. The other day q visitor asked
thu number OF his bookA 'sWell, really
cannot TELL" was the answer: "there must
be thousand In this room. but I have
! have here" Besides the books OF the
library there II hall library and a large
room on the third floor, which II the old
library and whose walls are studded with
books OF various kinds The present
book room OF tho Mansfield home
n Just beyond tho music room, at the end
OF the broad entrance hail, and
II large and cheerful. There Is an old
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27

fashioned crate and among the furnish
ings Of which the senator II very proud
are busts Of Washington, Webtser, Gay
and Chase There p also . fine marble
bust by French Of Sherman himself. s
After luncheua NJ. Sherman takes long
deep. and promptly 1T : O'Clock every day.
with some member Of his family by his
ade. he goes for . drive. He returns just
before dinner and retires early. He II not
fond Of display Of any kind. and n his tall.
slender figure were dressed In the height
OF fashion II would cease to be familiar.
why don't you dress better. Sherman.
and put on more style now that you are .
famous manr' said a friend to him some
time ago. 1T ID expected Of you now"
1T isr' the statesman answered quietly.
II see no reason for that. am dressed
very comfortably and well enough for .
commonplace man" And in this his IDEAS
have never changed-in fact, he neither toll
crates extravaganza in dress or home fur
nishings, and the interiors Of his homes.
though splendid. are far from elaborate.
He has bestowed but one gift on his homo
city, but that IL seventeen acres Of most
picturesque park land. situated at the ex-
treme western limit Of the city. This COM
Ing October. II his life II spared that long.
Mr.. Sherman expects to go to his Washing
ton home again to be among old friends
and favorite haunts But once the season
In which he has heretofore been such =
prominent actor u over. he will return to
Mansfield for quiet. And thus are passing
the last days Of one Of Americas greatest
statesmen. Chicago Chronicle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-27
HOW JOHN SHERMAN
SPENDS HIS OLD AGE.
Fond Of HIS Wife and HIS Family, he Enjoys HIS
Home and His Horses.
Home and HIS Horses,


little lass. who receives her nursery visit
orS with . happy little smile and ''coo," ~
she performs Ter them her drSt accom-
pi.shments, the ''patty-cake." Xr. Nc
CaiIum has gone abroad for the summer.
but Mrs. 4cCallum has brought her babes
with her to Mansfield 70 be with her par
enfs and care for them during their III
health.
A more courtly or friendly gentleman
than John Sherman II seldom met. He
II hospitabie to degree and would have
his friends about him 1T Ill times II pos
sible. On his return to Mansfield this
spring after an absence Of two years, he
fouud that the old 0agsta6 IN the yard
which had noated Old Glory 20 the breeze
on many an occasion had fallen. and
though anything but q well man. he 1t
once Get about to have an old-fashioned
nag raising. A few Of the closest friends
were invited. but acquaintances going BY,