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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Council Meeting

The regular meeting Of the town
council was held Thursday night.
there being present Mayor Pierson,
Councilmen DOld. Estill, Letcher and
Penick, and Mr.. r. G. Walker acting
clerk.
In the matter of the condition of
the alley b tween postoffice and hotel,
Colonel Mari appeared before the
council in behalf of the First National
Bank of Lexington, and after making
a statement and showing drawings,
the grade line of the alley was decided
on.
mr. Charles j. Besenfelder was
elected superintendent of the water
works from January 1st to July 1st
1908, at $50 per month. He will b.
required to give bond for $780, This
is regar ed as most excellent selec-
ton. Mr.. Besenfelder is a capable
young man and will no doubt give
entire satisfaction as the chief of this
most important department. Mr.. j.
R.Fox has been acting superintendent
for some months past.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Philander Ewing Northern.

The Lee County Courier, published
at Mariana, Ark, devotes nearly a
column in reporting the death Of Mr.
Philander f. Northern, a notice of
who.e death appeared in last week $
GAZETTE. The paper says;
"In the death Of Philander Ewing
Northern-which sad event occurred
at his home i'm this city on last Satur-
day morning, 18th inst, at ten o'clock
Lee county loses one of it's most
popular and progressive citizens and
the city one of its largest and most
upright merchants.
"The deceased was man Of dill
gence and strict integrity in all his
business and was eminently successful
Uniformly kind and courteous to his
fellows, he was universally respected
and esteemed in return. Taken all
in all he was "a man among men and
we can scarcely hope TO look upon
his like again.
"While living in Mason, Tenn, he
met and married Mrs. Mary Francis
Maclin, by whom he had two chill
dren, who died in infancy. Shortly
after this marriage he moved to
Mariana, and here October 3,
1895, he lost his first wife. On Nov,
II, 1897, he married Mrs. Ella Taylor
Thompson Of Brownville, Tenn, who
survives him.
For years Mr. Northern had been
consistent member CT the Presby
terrain church and died strong in the
faith that was in him. He was
Mason both in profession and prac-
tice, attaining prominence as a Knight
Templar.
81 ouching indeed were the funeral
rites conducted by Rev. K. G.. Bling
ham, under Masonic auspices
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Sad Death of Mrs. c. l.. Wright.

Mrs. Hattie Beard Wright, aged
81 years, wife of Mr.. Charles L.
Wright, died at her home here Sat
urday afternoon, after an illness of
ten days. She was q daughter Of
Mrs. A. f. Beard of Bedford county,
who recently moved to Lexington
Just year ago she was married to
Mr.. Wright, brakeman on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio train between Lex
ington and Balcony Falls, and since
that time they have made their home
in Lexington. At her bedside were
her mother and sister, Miss Minnie
Beard and brother, Mr.. w. B.
Beard.
Mrs. Wright was a woman of at
tractive disposition and although she
had lived here but one year yet she
had formed many pleasant friend
ships. She is survived by her
husband and infant, also by her
mother, three brothers and two
sisters.
A complimentary special train was
furnished by the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway company to carry the
remains to Big Island, Bedford county
for in,erment. Besides the relatives
IL few friends from Lexington accom-
panied Mr.. Wright to Big Island.
Interment was made in the Baptist
cemetery at that place, the funeral
services being conducted at the grave
ty Rev. w. II. Gregory of the Meth
odist church, who was assisted by the
Rev. Mr. McCabe, p aston of the Bap-
fist church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Gi1InOre's Mill.
Iayette Correspondence.

Gazette Correspondence.
Dec. 22.-Miss Hope Chiles is home
from the Southern Seminary, Buena
Vista, to spend Xmas.
Mr.. Joe Gilmore, who is attending
Massey Business College, Richmond,
arrived home Saturday night to spend
the holidays.
Mr.. II. E. Hassett, night operator
here, left for his home at Staunton,
Va, Monday. Mr.. w. s. Layman OF
Greenwood, Va, relieving him.
Pay car passed here Monday and
threw a few currency smiles around
Mr.. j. w. Gilmore was the recipient
recently of o valuable thoroughbred
driving mare from his friend Colonel
Tucker of the V. NJ. l., Lexington.
Mrs. w. II. Chiles spent several
days in Roanoke first of the week
visiting her sister, Mrs. Watson.
JIM SwINGRR.
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Raphine.
Gazette Correspondence.

Dec. 22.-Rev. l.. r. hardwood OF
Goshen, visited friends here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Parker, accom-
panied by their daughter, Mrs. Will
bourn, are spending their holidays
with Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Parker at
Clifton Forge.
Mr.. Percy Berry has accepted a
position in the Adams Express Office
at Clifton Forge.
Mr.. Frank Moore of the V. p l. at
Blacksburg, has arrived home to
spend his holidays with his mother,
Mrs. Belle Moore.
Mr.. Emory Rawlings of Baltimore
has arrived at his home LAS Vegas"
There is to be Xmas tree given to
the Sunday school On Xmas eve
at Raphine chapel and if all reports
are true it will be success, for a
great number of nice gifts will be
distributed among the scholars.
Mr.. Editor, we wish you merry
Xmas and a prosperous New Year,
with best wishes of the season for
The GAZETTE. &.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24

Personal.
Mr.. D. E. Witt is spending tn
holidays in Washingto City,
Senator Bland Mas lie of Nelsor
county, was IN L xington thi
week.
Mfr. Herbert Charlt on of Newpor
News, is visiting his parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. S. G. Charlton.
Mr.. Ernest L. Rhodes and bride o
Atlanta, Ca, are visiting Mr.. Rhodes
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p
Rhodes.
Mr.. Robert Il. Mcleod of the State
Auditors office, Richmond, is spend
ing Christmas with his family al
COllierstOwn.
MIR. John M. Quisenberry, member
of the House of Delegates from Rock
bridge, is spending the holidays with
his family here.
Miss Jennie Crigler of the Farm
vile State Normal. is at home to spend
the holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. T. Crigler.
Mr.. w. g. Mcdowell, who is super
intending the erection of q large
school building at Lewisburg, W.
Va, is home for the holidays.
Mr.. Samuel Il. Ruff and family
have moved to Bedford county and
located near Thaxton. Mr.. Ruff was
a visitor in Lexington this week,
Mr.. W. d. Gresham of the Lexing-
ton High School, hos gone to Manta-
pike, King and Queen county, to
spend the holidays at his home.
Mrs. d. H. Kern of Harrisonburg,
accompanied by her children, arrived
here last night to spend the holidays
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. f. P.
Rhodes.
Mr.. ". l.. Morris, who for the past
several years has been working at
Falls Mills, w. Va, has returned to
Lexington to spend the holidays with
his family.
Roanoke Times: Mrs Clara Gibson
is visiting Miss Lula Falls at 51S
Commonwealth avenue. Mrs. Gibson
was formerly Miss Clara Bobbitt, of
Lexingt n. Va.
Miss Clara Sheridan, who is a
student at NOtre Dame school,
Baltimore, is at home for Christmas
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. JOHN Sheridan.
Mr.. j. Ran Tucker, who is taking
course in law at Har-
ward University, is at home to spend
the Christmas holidays with his
father, Hon. II. st. Geo. Tucker.
Miss Guendolen Howe, who is
Randolph Macon Woman's
College at Lynchburg, has returned
20 Lexington to spend the holidays
with her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Jas. Lewis Howe,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore, an &C.
count of whose marriage in Kentucky
ast week can be found in another
column, arrived home Monday even
ng. On their return they spent
several days in Washington.
Sundays Richmond Dispatch: Mrs
Charles Myers is spending the Christ
mas HOLIDAYS with her parents, DR..
md Mrs. James P. Smith, of Union
Seminary. She is spend-
ng the winter ct Princeton, where
Ter husband is taking a special
course.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
The Value of Good Advertising.

There was q very large crowd OF
county people in town last Saturday,
for Christmas shopping. A noticeable
fact was apparent to representative
of THE GAZETTE, that the stores
which advertised in the town papers
had the largest crowd OF shoppers.
This speaks we'll for the value of
local advertising. An unusual assort-
ment of Christmas goods is on sale in
Lexington this year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
A Parsons Noble Act.

II want all the world to know" writes
Rev. G. j. Budlong Of Ashaway, R. l.,
what thoroughly good and reliable
mediciue found in Electric Bitters They
cured me of jaundi o and liver troubles
that had caused me great suffering fol
many years. For genuine, ell-around
cure they excel anything l ever saw
Electric Bitters are the surprise Of all for
their wonderful work in Liver. Kidney
and Stomach troubles. Don't fail to try
them. Only so cts. Satisfaction is guar
anteed by B. II, Gorrell. druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Real Estate Transfers.

The following deeds Of bargain and
sale were entered Of record in the
Clerks office Of Rockbridge county
during the week e.Iding Dec. %.
Florence s. Campbell to M. B..
Campbell, 3S4 A. on branch of South
river, adj. j. r.. Campbell, $3.50.
Graham NJ Leech to Harvey
RAIDER, SO A. on Buffalo, adj. j. A.
Clemmer, 81, 200.
J. Med. Adair to Mrs. Matte j..
Canter. lot of A. in Fairfield, 500.
Jacob Jackson to j. w. Argen-
bright, % 57-160 A. in Walkers Creek
district
Eleanor NJ, Paxton to Katherine
G.. Paxton, $50 A. adj. G.. w. Agnor,
S500
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Church Notes.

DIR. Jas. Lewis Howe conducted
services at Beechenbrook chapel Sun
day night.
The congregation of the Methodist
church pounded their pastor Tues
day night.
Rev. Dr. L. B. Turnbull occupied
the pulpit at the Baptist church sun
day morning.
Christmas services will be held in
the morning at II O'Clock at Grace
Memorial Episcopal church, con
Quoted by the rector, Rev. DR.. R. j.
M cBryde.
Watch night services will be held
Thursday night. December 31st, at
Trinity Methodist church, beginning
at 1890 o'clock and closing at mid
night. The past,r, Rev. j. H. light,
will cond uct the exercises.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
F1unien
Gazette Correspondence.

Gazette Correspondence.
Dec. 23.-Mr. Harry Hart of Clinton,
Mass, is visiting his father, Mr.. John
II. Hart, OF our burg.
Mr.. John A. Rapp, our worthy
miller. expects to spend a week or
ten days with friends near Rapp's
Mill, this county.
Mr. p A. Deacon, who is attending
school at Blacksburg, Va, is at home
to spend Xmas vacation.
Everything is very quiet in our
vicinity, regardless that Xmas is so
near
A merry Xmas to THE GAZETTE
and it's many friends and patrons.
DIAL.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Real Bravery.
Newport News Press.

There was one third class cadet at
the Virginia Military Institute, sent
to the institution on state scholar
ship and through great sacrifices on
the part of his parents, who refused
to join in the fool demonstration
which resulted in the dismissal of
thirteen or fourteen of the members
of the class and the rigorous punish
ment of several dozen Others
To the opportunities of other mem
bers of the class who tried to argue
and bully him into connecting him
self with the escapcde, this cadet re-
piled that he did not think he could
do so with honor, i'll view of his obi
cations to the State, to his parents
and to himself.
1t required more courage for this
youngstor to refuse to make fool Of
himself than it takes to face fire on
the field of battle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Alone.
Gazette Correspondence.

Dec. 22.-We are sorry to note that
Mr.. James Lindsay is confined to his
room with muscular rheumatism.
Mr.. Clarence Obenschain of Rich
mond Medical College, Messrs. j.
Grover Teaford and Robert Berry
(Blacksburg rats are at home for the
holidays.
The Young Peoples Missionary
Society will have supper, consisting
of oysters, ice-cream and cake, on the
night of the Goth.
Our lords have their hogs hanging
and are now ready, AT Christmas to
laugh and make good cheer, for
Christmas comes but once year."
AGRIcOLR FILA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Trials of the Trangressor.

The chain-gang recently in.
stituted by Mayor Pierson, as was
to be expected, is not meeting
with favor among the set of petty
criminals at whom the institution
is aimed. SO far there have been
three culprits put under Samuel
Walker who has charge of the
ball and chain gentry. The
punishment of working the streets
at 25 cents a day to pay fines
imposed for violations of the law,
such as petty thefts and other
minor offenses, the penalties for
which would be Imprisonment in
jail and board at expense of the
town, is expected to have
salutary effect on that set of
worthless negroes who are
repeatedly before the mayor.
Several days ago Joe Franklin,
who was serving time on the
streets, broke his chain and left
for parts unknown. Tuesday
morning Henry Rose, during the
temporary absence of Doc Flint,
broke the lock to his shackle and
disappeared, his whereabouts re-
naming unknown. This negro
was fined $27.50 and on failure
to pay he was put in the chain
gang. Monday was his first day |
out and he positively refused to
work. The mayor took the
position of Capt. John Smith with
the early jamestown settlers, that
"those who did not work should
not eat" Therefore Rose was
not given any dinner. In the
afternoon he refused to work, and
he went supperless to bed. Tues
day morning he was not allowed
breakfast. and shortly after taken
from the Jail for the days work,
he made his escape. The law
says that should he return at any
time within five years he can be
arrested by anybody without a
warrant, and be given one month
additional punishment.
Mayor Pierson sage he is de-
termined to enforce the regulation
at all hazards. On investigating
the law it is found that he has
to resort to corporal
punishment, if necessary, and he
thinks it not improbable that the
lash will have to be used in order
to uphold the majesty of the law.
While the chain-gang is humil-
iating and the whipping post
degrading, yet it seems that these
are the best methods Of checking
the evil propensities of that worth
less class of negroes who have no
regard for law or the rights of
others. lnsolent in childhood,
they become criminals in youth
and manhood. When moral suasion
of starvation fails to have the
desired effect, then harsher and
more rigid steps have to be taken.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Mother draws Powders for Children,

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home In New York,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teeth
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over
80, OOO testimonials. They never fail.
At all druggists, 25c. Sample Free.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Death of an Estimab1e Lady

Information was received Monday
announcing the death on Sunday Of
Mrs. Emma Gulley Culton, at the
home of her nephew, Mr.. j. Woods
Culton, near BrOwnsburg.
For many years she had been pros
trated with paralysis, and her death
was not surprise to those acquaint-
ed with her condition.
Mrs. Culton was aged about 10
years. Since young womanhood she
had been partially deaf, so much so
that she could not hear it thunder.
Her aged husband, Zachariah Gull
ton, who is now 81 years old, survives
her.
A communicate of New Providence
church, on Monday her remains were
inferred in the cemetery of that
church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Fortune Favors a Texan.

Having distressing pains in head,
back and stomach, and being without
appetite. began to use Dr.. Kings New
Life Pills" writes w. p. Whitehead Of
Kennedale, Texas, "and soon felt like a
new man" Invaluable in stomach and
liver troubles. Only 25c at B. H. Gorrell's
drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Watch Meeting.

On December 31st, from p. III. till
midnight, the ladies OF Kerr's Creek
will serve lunch, oysters, ice-cream
and other refreshments, at the home
of Miss Sue E. Lowman, near Engle-
mans store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
A Boys Wild Ride For Lite.

With family around expecting him to
die, and son rid ng for life, IS miles,
to got Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, w H.
Brown of Leesville, Ind. endured deaths
a9onies from asthma, but this wonderful
medicine gave instant relief and soon
cured him. He writes: 81 now sleep
soundly every night" Like marvellous
cures of Consumption, Pneumonia, Bron-
chitis, Coughs, Colds and Grip prove its
matchless merit for all Throat and Lung
troubles. Guaranteed battles soc and
$1.00. Trial bottles free at B. II. Gorrells
drug store
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Within the past few days the fol-
lowing marriage Licenses have been
issued from the County Clerks office
Marion Price Manspile and Mobela
Mildred Manspile, daughter of A. w.
Manspile.
Henry Milton Broughman and Cora
Conner. daughter OF Henry G. Conner.
Samuel Thompson EARLY and
Florence Mary Adair, daughter of
Samuel Adair.
Charles Mackey Wilson and Eliza
Etna Brown, daughter of Jas. H.
Brown.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
ROckbridge County's Financial
Report.

Acting for the Board of Supervisors
of Rockbridge county, Messrs. John
H. Whitmore and A. Terry Shields
have prepared a statement showing
receipts and expenditures of the
county fund for the year ending June
80th, 1909; also statement showing
allowances for county officers and in
cidental expenses for the next year.
The receipts showed the amour on
hand June eth, 1901, to be 81, 640:61;
received by County Treasurer, for
year ending June 30th, 1902. $50. $40
81; giving total receipts $31, 1882.
The disbursements amounted to
$92, 1867, which is 1921 in excess
of receipts.
Salary allowances for county officers
for the year ending June seth, 1908,
were made as follows: County Judge,
$40; Sheriff, S400; Clerk County
Court, $4OO; Clerk Board of Super
visOrs, $50; Commemorative AT
torney, $500; Tailor, 5000; Board of
Road Commissioners, $500; Superin-
tendent of the Poor, $3.50: Physician
to Poor House, 800.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
Married

IRwIN-RULEY.-At Lexington, Dec.
29rd, 1902, by Rev. ID. A. Penick, Mr..
lobe Calvin Irwin and Miss GusSie
Ruley.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Monmouth,
at the home of the brides father, Mr..
James II. Dixon, Dec. 18th, 1902, by
Rev. d. A. Penick, Mr.. William Henry
Donald and Miss Grace Virginia
Dixon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24

Stops the Cough, Works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No Cure, No
Pay. Price, % cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24

The Lee Memorial Calendars for
the benefit of Jackson Memorial
hospital have been received here, and
they are now on sale at the bookstore
and the two drug stores.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24

Why have Blues, Tired Feeling,
Headaches, Constipation, or Ind:ges-
ton? Positive cure may be had in
Victor Liver Syrup.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-12-24
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves
signature is on each box 25c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-24
ACCUSES MfCFDONIANS
Secretary Eddy Believes They Took
 Miss Stone for Political Reasons.

Secretary Eddy Believes They Toot
 Miss Stone for Political Reasons.
 New York, Feb 25.-spencer Eddy first secretary of the United States le- gatiin at Constantinople, who had charge of the negotiations for the re- lease of Miss Ellen M. Stone and Mrs. Tsilka, arrived here to-day on the Kronprinz Wilhelm. In an interview he said the brigands captured an Ameri- can rather than any other missionary because they believed the Americans had the most money and would be like ly to pay the ransom.
 Did the brigands want the money for themselves?" MT Eddy was asked.
 ''No, they did not and that is where l the people in America do not under stand this case It is entirely politi- cal matter and all the people in Mace donia are in sympathy with the kidnap- ping, for they believe it Is a step to- ward freeing Macedonia from Turkish rule, the same asBulgaria has been, and l the money they demanded (S10000O 1 was intended for the Macedonian cause "If we had been dealing with the pro- fessional brigands who wanted money pure adn simple instead of the politi- cal ones, Miss Stone would have been released long ago. It is very likely that this capture was deliberated upon for long time and the victims selected were considered best to serve, when com pared with those of other nationalities.'
 Do the Macedonians have any feel ing of enmity toward the missionar- ies?"
 "No, they are rather friendly to them than otherwise. They desired to at tract the attention of the world to their cause and incidentally to get some much needed money. I have every reason to believe they have given Miss Stone and her companion in captivity the very best of treatment. When Mrs Tsilka S baby was born she received the kindest of treatment, from all we can learn.
 q have had five letters from Miss Stone in Bulgarian so her captors could read them and they were master pieces of cleverness and diplomacy. Miss Stone is very courageous woman"
 "Ninety-seven thousand five hundred dollars is the total sum on deposit to the credit of the brigands."
 Wont Turkey attempt to punish the ringleaders?'
 Turkey will have problem on her hands if she does, for the Macedonians have risen up as one man in their defn- onstration to be freed from Turkey, and this kidnapping of the two Ameri- can missionaries may be called chapter one in their nldO for 1ihertV '
 Mr. Eddy will visit Washington on official business and then proceed to his former home, Chicago, for visit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-24
ARoHR1sHop 1RE1AND INJURED
Slipped Through Hole in Floor Of St.
 Pafrtck's Cathedral.

New York, Feb. 29.-It has just been made public that Archbishop Corrigau is confined to his room with painful in- juries which he received Thursday eve ming last in St. Patricks cathedral Workingmen having been erecting a wooden partition in the rear of the building prior to tearing out the perma nent wall and to joining the cathedral with the Kelly memorial, which IS being erected.
 It is the archbishop's custom to enter the cathedral for private devotions about eight in the evening. On the day when he received his injuries work men had left unguarded big hole in the floor. The archbishop stumbled in- to this He caught himself when he had slipped through the floor up to his arms. Very few persons were in the cathedral at the time. The archbishop managed to get back to his residence He was badly bruised and shaken up. The archbishop's right ankle had been badly wrenched. There were also some ugly scratches on his body.
 The archbishop could not ofiiciate at any of the services at the cathedral to- day. He has been forbidden to leave the house until Tuesday next.