Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-03-14
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KERR'S CREEK.
March IS. 1900.

The smallpox Is greatly on the decrease
Tho quarantine has been lifted from quite
an extensive territory, and now the entire
road is open to traffic. Many homes tina,
had been auarantined escaped this dreadful
scourge. With these there is great season
OF rejoicing. 1t is very noticeable fact
where the sick had been previously vaccin-
ated the disease is in the mildest form.
Those who refused vaccination are now
reapine the fruits of stubborn will
Too much cannot be said in praise Of the
skilIful management OF Mr. II. l.. Teaford,
who has been tlreless worker Tie has
now changed his base and Is located at
Oak Knoll School House, district school
situated just about one mile beyond Den
mark. The number Of guards has been
diminished, and other expenses reduced.
The guards are Spartan soldiers and often
in the discharge OF their duty, they Judge
the thermometer by the condition OF their
surroundings. @r#
When the smallpox was at IT., height, a
very cautious farmer ventured into the In
fecte1 dlstrict-he had been sent for. On
his return home he was met by the entire
household to learn the latest news. He, in
subdued tone, informed his little band that
it was smallpox; but there was no cause for
alarm, etc. Judge Of their surprise, when
the morning broke, to find the complete
wardrobe OF this fearless, good man, nang-
ing out on the clothes line. Oh, no, he
wasn't afraid He was simply cautious for
the sake Of his little ones
Mr.. Frank Linkswiler has purchased the
Henry Hughes property in Denmark and
has traded his half interest in farm on
Little Calf Pasture river, near Goshen, to
Captain Mark Hatton for the Ananias
Smi.h mill. Mr.. Llnkswiler will move tc
the Hughes home in the fall.
The question Of placing phones Is now the
all absorbing theme in Big Spring neighbour
hood. The farmers advocate the Staunton
system, that is, purchase your own phone,
place your poles and wire, and then pay a
yearly SUM for the use OF switch board
This plan was proposed to Mr.. Burwell who
refused to accept the offered terms. Now,
Mr.. S. NJ Berry proposes to make formal
application to Mr.. Ollie Greaver. We do
hope matters will be adjusted and thirty oil
forty new phones placed, which will put
Kerr's Greek neighbors in close touch with
one another The phone is wonderful in
vention, and was the means of accomplish
ing much good during the recent smallpox
scare
The recent rains have left the ground in
fine condition for blowing. The ."whoa
whoa" are the cherry calls from the fields
AT shutdown the plows are left In their fur
rows and the strong beasts Of burden are
turned homeward where proyender and shell
takes his accustomed seat around the board
gives thanks for this ''our daily bread, anc
after short chat the lights are extinguishec
and he lies down, not to dream OF progress
i've euchre," but to repose OF rest and
renewed activity.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Lackey was buried last Friday in the Mckee
burying lot. Dear little one simply lent fol
a season to gladden. the parents hearts, ther
transplanted to the beautiful beyond. We
extend to the parents our sympathy in thi:
their deep sorrow.
We are sorry to say Miss Mary, daughter
of Mr.. r. X Dunlap, is quite sick will
grippe.
Highland Belle school will re open Mon
day, March 10Th. The other schools that
closed on account of the smallpox scare, viii
have one month added to their term mex
session.
Your correspondents justrecoyering from
severe illness Of more than a week at thu
hospitable home Of Mr., and Mrs. NJ. p. Dun
lap, whose kindly ministrations and tireles'
efforts to relieve the afflicted, will always b.
remembered with gratitude Under thu
skillful treatment Of DR.. A. ID. Estill, o
your city, our former appreciated famil!
physician, the disease was rebuked ant
recovery made possible. h