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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
TIMBER RIDGE,
January %. 1900.

, January %, 1900.
Since your last issue we have to re
port the death Of Miss Elizabe
Mackey, sister of the late "LittTe Hen
ry" Mackey as he was known in thi
community. She WAS, as we believe
the last representative of gu ct anC
unobtrusiye family of brothers. anc
sisters who were raised and lived to
getber IN the old stone house, now &C.
cupied by Mr. Charles Maskey, and al
died at quite an advanced age. Hel
remains were buried Saturday morn
ing at Timber Ridge, Rev. j. l.
Mauze oficiated.
The health OF our community at pre-
sent is good. Rev. J. A. Thompson,
who has been so long confined to the
house with grippe, has sufficiently re-
coyeiSd to walk out only Cor a short
while at a time. Rev. ID. p. Nele,
though sorely afflicted with rheuma-
tism, was able to fill his pulpit on
Sunday and make another stirring and
touching sppeIl to the unconverted.
While there is SO much talk these
days Of expansion aud Imperialism, it
does seem strange to Us that there
should be 30 much division of opinion
upon the subject. Ii a farmer pur-
chases a tract OF land and pays his
money therefor, why should he do it
if it is not his purpose to expand his
domain?
The United States las seon fit to
assist Cuba in throwing of the yoke OF
oppression and then sent them money
and provisions to eaable them to rally
flom their exhausted condition, and
now, after all this expenditure of blood
and treasure, is a siEiing them in
establishing and maintaining a So
called self-governmcnt, in which we
have 10 further interest, and all
prompted by sentiment OF philan
Jhropy, This is far more than has been
lone for our own Southland, After a |
ong, fierce struggle to relieve our
selves OF oppression, we were forced
oaok into line and not a dollar was
'ent to us to enable US to recover
rom our impoverished condition, but
N the other hand we have been during |
III these long years contributing of
'ur meagre means 10 MAINTAIN an ever
Increasing list Of pensioners in the
anks Of those agsint whom we fou ght,
We next find Uncle Sam, with all
Id wealth and philanthropy, purchas-
ng from his vanquished foe the Phil
opines, and again at an enormous ex.
enditure of blood and treasure lash
lg into subsection the inhabitants of
lese sunny isles, who have been so
ing and 50 brayely struggling for
'eedom, Subsection 10 whom we
*. II expansion is not our policy,
by all this unrGas enable and unac-
procedure? X.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
A FAMILIAR FIGURE GONE.

Samuel Alexander, colored, the wei
known blacksmith, died Thursday afte,
few days illness OF pneumonia. Fol-
many years he was a trusted employee
OF Mr.. James NJ. Senssney. Since Mr..
Senseney novel his place of business
to his present location on Henry street,
Sam has conducted business for him
self at the c3rner of Nelson and Ran
dolph streets. BY his uniform cour-
tesy and good humor Sam won the
respect and esteem of the white people
of the town and county, by whom the
announcement of his death will be
received with sincere regret. His
funeral took place Saturday afternoon
from the First Baptist church, colored.
and was attended by number of bis
white friends. He was a member OF
the G. .. 0. Of o. F., by which order
he was buried.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24

prices.
Twenty-Five dozen Kid Gloves, all sizes
and shaded at soc. pair.
The most beautiful line Wrapper material
ever shown on this market for s to 15c. a
yard.
A magnificent lot of rich and gorgeous
Curtains, in chanille and damask, from 80
to SO pair
Our Table Covers in chaDille, damask and
otherwise, are most fetching you bet.
Our stock is thoroughly represented In all
sorts Of little Notions.
'Sakes alive I" we liked TO have forgotten
to mention our stronghold Our sheet an
Choir Shoes. Shoes, Shoes They come IN at
the back door and go out at the front so fast
that we haven't time to count them. Ladies
be sure to try pair Of our latest out In Shoes,
English back.stay, military heel, and manish
last Our queen says they act as a perfect
lullaby compared with the agony produced
by ordinary shoes. Buy all the boots and
shoes you need right now, for there Was
panic Ia Chicago this week In the leather
market, and there is no telling where the
TR U SITS will put the price,
Ralsens, Citron, Currants, Figs, Mlnce
Meat, Eadam. Pineapple and Premier Cheese.
Cocoanuts, and In fact, everything you can
call for in goodies for Xmas.
A carload OF Salt carload OF Feed, a
stable full Of Baled Hay, wagon loads OF
Flour, Hams, Lard, Bacon, Buckwheat. &c.
just received.
We have made arrangements with South.
ern hotels to take all Of our surplus butter.
eggs and chickens, and are now In position
to bid higher for them than ever before. So
farmers come to us FOR prices before selling.
Respectfully,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24

Sixteen bolts of Silk Velvets in nearly all
| the most popular shades--the latest, richest
and most gorgeous coats, waists and suits
are now being made Of these. The Velvets
sold in cities at 81 we are selling at Soc.
Twenty-Five bolts Of Silk just received-in
almost every color-from 25c. to $3.50 q
yard, Black Satin Duchess and Peau de-soie,
too.
Plaids, as every one will tell you, are more
fashionable than ever We have an entirely
new line--not yard OF old stuff among them
about twenty-five bolts, and within easy reach
of any buyer. Como quick for they are 60
ing rapidly.
In Black Goods we can suit you from 10c.
q yard to $3.50 yard.
In Garnets and Navy Blues we are well
fixed.
In materials for Wrappers we take the
cake" Four bolts White Shaker Flannel
just received; very wide, from 25 to Scots. a
yard.
Also cream colored Twilled Flannels,
beautiful for waists and suits, and only 35c.
yard.
Casslmers, Kerseys, Tweeds, Jeans and
Cottonades from 12lc. yard up
We bought from the mills in Tennessee by
the original package Dust as jobbing houses
buy them line Of Hosiery to sell for 10 and
12lc. Remember these are Southern made
goods (attention, pleaseO and you will find
they are simply twice as good as any Hosiery
you ever bought at the price. We also have
beautiful line Of Imported Hosiery from 20 to
SOC. pair. Quite large stock Of children's
ladies' and gents hosiery DC. pair.
Blankets fIom 65c. pair to 81 pair.
Bed Comforts at various prices.
White and Colored Counterpanes at various
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
TREE DEMOTISHES HOUSE.

The small stone house on Main
8 rect just beyond h ms itu grounds,
was destroyed today about o'clock by
a falling tree. The house ID occupied
by AIR. James Nc anama. A large
oak tree viii h God near The house
was old and decayed and leaned
towards the building Fearing that it
might fall on The house at some time
and injure his family Mr. McManama
determined 10 cut down the tree. In
doing so he tied ropes to the tree in
order to pull it away from the house,
but the weight was on the side next to
the house and the tree fell in that di-
rection, crashing in its roof and tearing
out one corner Of the house. No one
was hurt, as his family had LETT the
building.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
MR.. DAVIDSON SHOT HIMSELF

Mr.. William E. Davidson of South
River, near Buena Vista, shot himself
Tuesday morning with intent to kill,
viii Q mentally unbalanced. Last Sep
TENDER Mr. Davidson had trouble with
O negro, Daniel Montgomery, who was
hunting on his farm. When ordered
off the negro refused to go, and in the
fracas that followed he attempted to
shoot Mr.. Davidson, and failing in this
he used his gun in clubbing the latter
over the head, inficting severe wounds.
From these injuries it is supposed, his
mind was impaired, as he had recently
shown symptoms of mental alteration
One of his fears seemed to be that he
would be aiken from his home by
officers OF the law. Tuesday morning
friend stopped to see him and it is
suppo ed that Mr.. Davidson mistook
him for an officer, At any rate he slip
ped into an adjoining room and taking
a pistol raised it to his forehead and
fired. The ball entered between the
eyes and ranged upward He fell, IN
conscious, and q portion of the brain
oozed from the wound Medical aid
was summoned but the unfortunate
man beyond relief, He died at
Z O'Clock this morning.
Mr. Davidson was the eldest son of
the late John Davidson Of South River,
AID was about forty years of age. He
married Miss Brown, a daughter of Mr..
Robert p. Brown, and thres children
lessed their union. He was a SUCCESS
tul farm rand business man. Besides
his wife and children, no is survived by
three brothers, Messrs. Charles, Hubert
md Gibson davidson,
The funeral will take place from the
'esidence of his mother TO morrow
morning at IL o'clock, conducted by
he Revs G. W. Trawick and j. L.
'lauze. The interment will be made
n Lexington cemetery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
ODD FELLOWS OFFICERS.

Rockbridgs Lodge, No, So, LOOT.
installed the following officers Thur.
day night to serve for the ensuing
term of six months: G. u. DJld, no.
be grand; J. T. Tyree, vice-grand; j
'. Grinstead, recor ding secretary; E.
N. Boogher, financial secretary; r. Il
Beaver, treasurer; F. z. Rhode, chap
lain; A. w. Manspile and 9. B. Ada ms,
supporters to the noble grand; r. G,
Templeton AMI J. W. Hazlewood, sup
porters to vice grandj John Spillan,
conductor; J. r. Fox, warden; J. P.
Ackerlv and e. L, Hook, scene sup
porters; D. d. Radford, inside guard;
w. G. Charlton, outside guard,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
After ChriStmaS----A Cloak Sale.

The simple statement that have decided a cloak sale
may not your mind the importance the event
so to further emphasize the matter would explain
means radical reduction of price every garment the stock 1t
means that the profit making in this It
that we shall at once proceed turn the cloak stock cash. and
we're going to do it at big sacrifice.
There's little sentiment about it, just plain business judgment
which prompts hand out these handsome garments you at
lin many cases. less prices than the of production
With nearly four months Of wearing weather before you
chance not to be missed So from this jackets cpes
hands will be at onehrd off, That cloak sold for $500
will now be sold for 5000; sold for $3.50 will
$500 and AT these prices lose money and will expect
don Remember this not cheap, trashy lot of coaks but
splendid line OF taiormade garments If you interested
don't wait for you defer the matter you may your chance
also wish to state that do expect handle a1ie or
mems shoeswantng the and the money
something else To wind up the stock and clean every thing
shoes at going make awful This
apply to rubber goods So you need pair shoes give
may have Just what want If the price will be much below
COST
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
UPPER KERR'S CREEK.
January 90, 1900

January %, 1900
Denmark school has been closed short
time, on account Of chickenpox prevailing
among teacher and pupils.
Superintendent j. S. Savillc has been max.
ing tour OF the Kerrs Greek schools. He
found Highland Belle In tho midst Of writ
ten examination. He made fine talk to the
school, and emphasized the Importance of
written work. This was gratifying to the
teacher and helpful to the pupils. Mr..
Savilles presence is quite stimulus to the
school and his visits are much appreciated.
Guy Chaplin, the fourteen -year-old son OF
Mr.. William Chaplin, while helping in the
erection Of new building at Mr.. James
Hamilton's, fell from the roof last Saturday
and sustained severe injuries. He was picked
up in an unconscious condition. DR.. C. G..
Dold, of Lexington, came out Sunday morn
ing and on examination found the young man
had sprained his left arm and injured his
shoulder. Els condition is improving.
Rev. DR.. j. A. Quarles was our under
shepherd at New Monmouth last Sabbath.
He preached on Justification" and his dis
course was clear, forcible, and logical. When
the Bible was closed and the sermon ended.
we all felt that we had grown spiritually
and we trust better, One Of the good deacons
thinks the sermon would bear repetition.
Colonel X. A. Mari and Messrs. Luther
Edgleman, James Harper, and Boyd Hick
man held q conference at Engleman today
for the purpose of discussing tho feasibility
of changing the public road at that point No
definite action was taken.
Cadets Joe Keyser and r. p. Claggett, OF
the V. NJ. l., were guests last Sunday at the
hospitable home Of Mr. and Mrs. Milton p.
Dunlap. One day from the barracks, spent
in the mountainn enjoying nature sweetness
and freshness is pleasure known only to
the heart of cadet. N- ~.
Messrs. Proctor, 5wisher, Dixon and others,
gave dance last Thursday night to the
young people Of the neighborhood. They
met in the home recently occupied by DR..
Morrison. There were about fifty present,
and several hours were spent in tripping
the light, fantastic toe"
The many friends of Miss Loula Hickman
Will be glad to learn Of her rapid improve
ment. In the early fall she went to Due
West, S. g., to prepare herself for teaching,
but was taken i'll and had to repair to the
home OF her sister, Mrs. Boyce uood, Of
Newberry, S. g., where she has since been
Mics Mary daughter of Mr.. II. X. Dunlap,
is visiting the family OF DR.. Strain at Browns
burg.
Mrs. James Hamilton has as her guest,
Mrs. Norris, of Walkers Creek.
Mr. Branard McClung, Of New Providence,
and his nephew, of Covington, are visiting
the homes Of Messrs. Gardner and Thomas
Kerr,
Notwithstanding the bad condition of tho |
roads, wagons are busy hauling lumber from |
his section TO Lexington, where the energy |
and enterprise Of Mr.. j. L. Slaughter, Of |
your town, has created market for this |
product This lumber Is shipped to the
Baltimore market, and fIom there to Antwerp
md Liverpool. Il,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24

Dr.. Jno, H, Hartman announces to
the public OF Lexington and Rockbrdge
County, that he has opened his Dental
Office on Washington. Street, in the
Office OF the late DR.. j. T. Wilson, and
respectfully tenders his professional
services. He was formerly Assistant
Demonstration Of Prosthetic Dentistry.
University College of Medicine De-
monstrator of Operative Dentistry,
Medical College of Virginia, and Den
tai Surgeon TO Virginia Home for In
curables, Richmond, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
DEATH OF MRS. II. W. WINBORNE

Mrs. Dora y erlifeld Winborne, wife
Of MIR. r. W. Winborne, of Buena Vista
died Sunday morning from pneumonia
after brief illness. About the mid
die of the previous week, she was tax en-
with an attack eff grippe which develop
Ell into pneumonia.
The funeral took place Tuesday
morning at $50 o'clock from her late
residence Tue services were con-
Quoted by Rev. G. r. D. Collins, pastor
of the Methodist church, of which
church the deceased Was member
He was assisted by Rev. Henry z.
Hamill, Of Lexington, and Row. w. H.
Il. Joyce, of Salem, formerly pastors
Of the Buena church. The remains
were placed on the eastbound Chesa-
peake and Ohio train at IL O'Clock
and taken to Henderson, N. c., for
Mrs. Winborne was daus liter of
Judge Merriield of Chicago, and was
born in 1864 a joliet, H., where her
parents at tina. time resided. Before
coming to Buena Wis in 1891, she
and her husband lived at Murfreesb pro-
N. @. Mr. Winborne AMI two children,
both young boys. survive. She was a
woman of many attractive qualities, au
Christian, aud great social
favorite.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
DIR. THWING'S ADDRESS.

President Charles +. Thwing, d. d.
Il l. d.. of Western Reserve Universal
and Adelbert College, Cleveland, Ohio
gave an address to the professors ant
students of Washington and Lee Uni
versity Saturday on "Some Contri-
buttons which College Men should
Make to the New Century" President
Tbwing, who is visiting many Southern
colleges, was received with mos
hospitable welcome, He spoke Of the
duty which the college man owes IL G
people. The cons of William and Mary
College served the State, and, like the
SOUS of Harvard, helped to make the
Revolution. The sons OF old Washing
ton and Lee and Of every college North
and South are to serve not only the
State but also the people. Ia the
great war the college men fought for
the government which they believed
in, to day all college men are some
where to do battle for the people. The
new century is to be human century.
The nineteenth century was a century
# nature. It's rallying cry Vas science.
The twentieth century is to be century
of man. Its lallying cry Is to be soci-
oloey,
Ia this work of the people in the
twentieth century, the college man is
10 defend the rights OF the individual
from the aggressions OF thu community
and to defend the community from the
aggression Of tie individual. The COM
munity was never so powerful as it is
to- day and also the power of The indi-
vidual has been vastly increased in al
human affairs in the last few years. |
The college man is to do much in MAX
ing adjustments between tie whole
community and each member Of it.
The college is to bring trained |
brain to the solution OF problems which
sp ing out of material cond tons. Viz
ginia is IA ancient State, but its pro
Dlems re largely material. What does
Virginia need 1t needs men OF we'll
rained minds who shall open mines,
1uld steel mills and cotton factories,
md shall make the great potential
wealth Of the commonwealth actual and
eaI. One-third f thu graduates of
many northern colleges are entering
usiusss. The graduates Of the south.
IN colleges should become manu-.
acturers and merchants. A high
Intellectual type of civilization will be
romoted by college men applying
rained brains to material problems,
President Thwing left Lexington Oh
be noon train Saturday for the Uni
ersity of Virginia.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24

The dread OF water famine in Lex.
ington has bsen dissi pated by the
generous showers of the past week.
Jupiter Pluvius asserted himself in O
special manner on Friday night, delug
ing the face OF nature with frequent
and copious sho overs, Many lords in
the county became impossible on &C
count Of the swollen channels. Warm
sunshine and halmy air succeeded the
storm period and We are how enjoying
foretaste OF spring-capiicious it may
be, but to be enjo ed, like the smiles
OF the fair sex, while we may.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than oil other diseases put to
gether, and until the last few years was SUP
posed to be incurable, For greet many
years doctors pronounced 1t a local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con.
stantly failing to cure with local treatment
pronounced 1t incurable Science has proven
catarrh to no constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment
Halls Uatarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ]
Cheney& Co., Toledo, Chic. is the only con-
titutional cure on the market 1t is taksR
Internally In doses from 10 drops to teas
poonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address, F. ]. CHENEM & CO., Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the beat
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
DIED

Mrs. Shafer, widow of the late Henry
Sh-1er, who died about ten years ago,
was buried Monday afterro ON at Mt,
Zion graveyard situated between
Natural Bridge and Buffalo Forge.
Her age was about seventy years, The
funeral services were conducted from
her late home by Rev. w. D. Tolbert
of the Methodist church. Mrs. Shafer
was a daughter of Mr.. James Watts, a
former We'll known citizen of that
reighborhood. She is survived by
several grown children.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
Personals and Briefs.

We will publish something NOR
about Sam Houston next week.
Miss Edna Wilbourn, of Raphin, i
the guest OF Mrs. Charles K. Newman
Mrs. Daniel Crigler is visiting il
Fincastle,
Mira. Samuel WIlbourn, OF Buenl
Vista, is visiting her mother, Mrs. L
n. HUMPHREYS.
Professor Harry Tucker attended
the Lee-Jackson birthday celebration
in Staunton Friday.
Miss Nettie Pratt entertained q mum
Der OF friends Thursday night with an
old-fa,hioDed candy stew.
Miss Lutte Scale is visiting Mrp. L.
Parker Hill, at Dry Bridge, Chester
field county, Virginia
Miss Mary Barclay, who has been
visiting the Misses Guy, in Richmond,
has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Minge, Of New
Orleans. La, are visiting their SOD,
Cadet Minge, at the V. NJ. i
Fitzhush Lee, Jr, second lieutenant
of the First Cavalry, has been ordered
to join his troop at Fort Meades, S. L.
Spirit of the Valley, 10Th: iii Vir-
ginia Paul, daughter of Judge john
Paul, is in Lexington visiting her
sister, Mrs. Ietcher.
Mir, j. Il. A. Hcbson, of clmond.
and former well known resident of
this place, Is in Lexington visiting
friends.
Rev. John G. SEQ +, FIRMLY Of
Buena Vista, has bttn call d to the
chaplaincy of the Mile" NJ ual
School, of Albemarla county.
Mr.. r. s. johnson, of Little Rock,
Ark, was here last week visiting his
sons, Messrs. j. V and r. W. JohnsoD,
who are Q de at the Y. NJ. /.
Congressman Qlarles, of this dis.
trict, delivered his first speech in the
House of Representatives Wednesday,
q synopsis of which will be found in
another column.
Spirit OF the Valley, 18th: Hon.
Greenlee D. Letchsr, of Lexington, ar
rived here Saturday from trip to West
Virginia, where he had been on legal
business, On Monday holeft for home,
taking Mrs. Lotcher and the baby with
him.
o. the speech of Mr.. E. II. Barclay,
member OF the House OF Delegates, at
the campfire OF A. P. Hill Camp Of
Veterans on the occasion
Of the celebration of General r. E. '
Lees birthday On the evening of the
10Th inst, the Petersburg Index APP
peal says: "Major Barclay made a
and eloquent address and
was listened to with the strictest at l
lsntion. He paid a most eulogIstic Z
tribute to the bravery of the Confede- {
rate soldiers and the matchless bravery,
ability and courage of Lee and his
generals. He declared that when the
Confederate flag was furled at Appc- /
nattox IT was furled without blot or q
tain on it. He asserted that if our o
cause went down in defeat our flag q
vent down without stain on it. MAJ s
n Barclay was greeted thro lghout with t
applause" S
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24

Mr.. Robert Bruce Houston, native
of Rockbridge county, Va, son of the
late John u. Houston, and the youngest
brother Of Mrs W. B. F. Leech, Mrs.
Elvira N. Scott, and Mrs. Daniel
Swink, died on the 18th of January
1900, of pneumonia, at his home at
Blytheville, Arkansas. The deceased
left Rockbridge county when boy,
He leaves wife and grown daughter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24

Samuel B. Walker, Jr., General In
surance Agent, desires to share his
profits with the efficient and faithful
fire department Of Lexington, and to
that end will give 10 per cent. of all
premium collections on neW business
written in the town of Lexington during
the months of February and March,
1900. His books will be open to in
spection of any one designated by the
fire department.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-01-24
Economical Hints
That Will Help You in Your
New Year Resolutions.

Ladies Storm Rubbers Soc
Ladies' Dull Heavy Ttubbers,
Mems Storm Rubbers 75c.
Ladies Arctic Oyershoes $10O
Mems Arctic Overshoes S100
Extra large Bath Towels, for Csc.
Extra large Linen Handkerchiefs 2 for Csc.
Lot of Mems Plush Caps 5Oc reduced to &c.
Best Unlamdried Shirts on the market Soc
Special lot of Mems Black Willow Calf Shoeyrs
duced TO $500
Reduced prices all Winter Underwear.
Winter Boots all reduced to them out
Special, ul-sized Ladies Umbrellas 75c
Mems genuine Gloria Umbrellas natural handles SIOO
All our Hats reduced to close them out