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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01

into the water and in a lew nome L ts
he was dead.
En- ineer Fisher : report. hive
said az be gasped out his life, al die il
doing nv duty"
Conduc Whitaker VA ep' into
the JaTes by the onrdsh OF ca avail
an h., ort on reach ug tn water be
got hild OF piece of drift wood an
with tnis support binsel ont ur
face. He could no be seen, but hink =
lng OF his luty 10 tn last he called our
inquiries as tn the passengers, and e.
nally, az he swept awas over the y, cal
dam at Reusens. he was b ard TO shout
farewell to bis wife and children.
The other trainman killed was Bag
gage Master Thompson. It's thought
that he was caught under TIT landslide
and smothered TO death.
Prof. Stevens and wife and NJ. |
Albert Boogher, Of Lexington, and
Mrs. Thomas Young and children, OF
Georgia, who was on her way to Lex.
ngton to visit her father, Mr.. E. N.
Boogher, were passengers on the pas
'enger train which IVES wrecked nesi ,
aeusins on Sunday. Prof. Stevens did
kindly act b. giving his over coat to
passenger on the train, who had been
brown into the river by the slide, and
ad been taken from a watery grave b,
sing dragged frem the river by his
air.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Sunday Scho0JG Dy

December q was distinctly Sunday
school day in Lexington the Baptist,
Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday
schools held their Christmas entertain
ments and trears. At the Baptist
church, Rev. T. A. Hall, pastor, the
exercises were simple, all the children
receiving q treat. The Presbyterian
Sunday school, Rev. DR.. Thornton
Whaling, pastor, gave an interesting
entertainment in addition to the treat.
At the Methodist church, Rev. j. 81.
Light, pastor, the Sunday school pres
ented plersing progrrm, closing With
the treat.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
The Festive Season

Mr.. E. N. Pendleton gave a delight
full reception to a large nulno Der of hir
friends at "Blandume" on Monday
night.
Mayor W. F. Pierson gave an en-.
joyable entertainment ut hi, residence
on Thursday night in honor of the
Council and officers OF the town.
Hon. 81. st. George Tucker enter
tanned his friends handsomely at his
residence "Col Alto" on the Night Of
Dec. "a. in honor Of his fathers birth
day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Death of Mrs G Il Orchard

Died at the residence of her father
Mr.. D. NJ. Riley, on Thursday night
last bis daughter, Mrs. Geo. q. Orch
ard. Mra. Orchard had been i'll with
consumption for a long time. and
several months ago. in the hope that
her health might be benefited, she
went to Ashevills. N, c.; but the
change did not prove helpful, and
several weeks ago she came 10 Ter
old home here to spend the remainder
OF her days. Her condition was hope.
less and her relatives and friends were
prepared for the end which they rea-
lized was inevitable.
Mrs. Orchard was born here and was
Miss Julia RieleY. She was married
to Mr.. George II. Orchard, . we'll
known druggist Of Lynchburg, two
and a half years ago. Mrs. Orchard
was devoted member OF tho Epis
copal Church aud from early woman-
hood was connected with Grace Mem
Grial church. Possessing q sweet
disposition and lovAble qualities o
character. AIRS Orchard made q deep
impression upon all with whom sue
came in contact.
Besides her husband, Mira Orchard
is survived by one child, an infan,
DAUGHTER one and half years Of age.
The remains were inferred in the
cemetery here Saturday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01

Rev. DIR. q. n White. OF Washing
ton & lee University preached two
fine sermons at the Presbyterian
church on Sunday last and notwith-
standing the severe weather there
were good crowds at both services;
DR.. White stated the purpose OF his
visit which was to obtain q leave Of
absence FOX enc year for Dr.. McOorkls
in which time IL 10 hoped the work of
gathering the Twentieth Century
Fund will have been accomplished.
There viii be congregational meeting
next Sunday at which time the matter
will DO disposed of,-CIfton Forge
REVIEW, II
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01

Professor and Mrs. Henry Alexander
white, Of Washington and Lee Uni.
versity, are spending the holidays
here with Mrs. Whites parents, Judge
and Mrs. B. R. Wexford, Jr. Prof.
White is the author of the Life OF Lee,
that has been acknowledged as the
best ever published. He called at the
Department of Public Instruction and
had long talk with Secretary Brent
Richmond Times. 5"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
10 THE DEAF.

A rich lady, cured of her Deafness
and Noises in the Head by DR. Nicho-
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave $10e
600 tc bis Institute. so thas deafpeoply
unable TO procure the Ear Drums maj
have them free. Address No. 124ih
The Nicholson institute, $50, Eight
Avenue, New York
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
PEOPLE BELIEVE IN 1T.

1t has been cyuically said that any
thing can be sold by advertising now
a-days' This is not 80. Many lini.
msnts have been advertised but only
one-Perry Davis Painkiller-has
stood the test of sixty years use.
to-day its:popularity is greater than
ever and is based not upon what any
body says but upon what the remedy
does. There is but one Painkiller
Perry Davis
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01

To ACCOMMODATE those who are partia
to the use of atonizers in applying
liquids into the nasal passages foi
catarrahal troubles, the proprietorf
prepare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm,
Price including the spraying tube is 75
cents. Druggists or by mail. The
liquid embodies the medicinal pio-
pertles Of the solid preparation. Cream
Balm is quickly absorbed by the mem.
brane and does uot dry up the secre-
tons but changes them TO natura
and healthy character. Ely Brothers
Sc Warren ST., N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
PERHAPS YOU WONDER.

Il the tormenting cold that made last
winter one long misery will b. as ba
this year. Certainly MT, if you TAKE
Aliens Lung Bilsm when tickling ano
ra wness in the throat announce tn
presence of the old enemy. Do moi
expect the cold to wear i,self out. Take
the right remedy in time. Aliens
Lung Balsam is free from opium.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
CAME DOWN BY TONS.

The passengers then started to re.
turn to the baggage car with the inten
ton OF also pushing it out of the wa,
Of danger. II was feared that Their
would be another landslide. The train
men were working at the baggage CA
trying to uncouple it from the engine
inst before the passengers reached thu
baggage car, some one uttered a cry o.
alarm. With an intense roaring noise
tons OF rock that had hung overhead
gave way and came crashing down on
the trsck. Instantly the men made 9
rush for their lives and nearly oil of
them succeeded in escaping The train
crew, however, was almost exterminat-
ed, and the story of their deaths froms
a sad and distressing history.
Engineer FiEber at the moment OF the
crash was uncoupling the baggage car
from the engine, and before he could
leap out Of the way he was caught in
the rockf and pinned to the ground He
was frarfully injured, but remrined
conscious with his head lying neir the
rushing waters OF the James. He lived
perhaps for thirty minutes. suffering in
tense'y. Express Messenger Shannon
was caught by his legs and held in the
rising water. He was suffering great
agony and begged that he might be
killed aud TINS be put out Of his mis-.
cry. Inch by iuch the tide grew deep
er, and at the risk OF his own life, a
co'ored man named Peter Rhodes
c,ung to Shannons head aud held it
above the water. Herculean efforts wero
made to move the rock that rested
upon the injured man, but oil efforts
were IN vain,s and finally the rising
food and falling rocks drove Rhodes
and Others away, and the express
messenger had to be left to his fate
l euIses ssisased bis head fell kAcl
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
I Christmas Entertainment

| Christmas Entertainment
The Christmas entertainment o
Trinity Methodist Sunday school wal
held Friday night, and was attended
by large audience. An interesting
program, consisting OF songs and recit-
atoms, was carried out. The decora-
tons were tasteful and attractive. At
the conclusion of the exercises treat
consisting OF bags Of candy, nuta, and
oranges was given to members OF the
school, including the Home Depart
ment. Rewards were given eleven
children for perfect attendance during
the year.
The music was under the direction
of Mrs. q. W. Amole, with Miss Bessie |
Quisenberry as organist. Features OF
the music were a SOLO, "Pity the Poor"
by little Collie Schappert and an old
time hymn, "Sisr OF the East" by
MIR. j. NJ, Senseney and Rev. A. P.
Bcude. Short addresses were made
BY the pastor, Rev. j. II. Light, and
oy Rev. A. P. Boude
The secretary's report showed the 6
membership Of the school to be 205,
including Home Department OF 80 II
aembers. During the year the school (
aised for all purposes, including mis-
ionary assessments, 1856.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Hail.

Mr.. Samuel T. Hall and Miss Matte
j, Crist, both of Kerr's Greek neigh
borhood, were married Dec. az, at the
Methodist parsonage by Roy. Robert
e. Hutton.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
DrODDed Derd

Miss Katie Brown, who lives with
her brother, Mr.. Marrics Brown near
Lexington, while engaged in house
hold duties fell and died very suddenly
on Saturday last.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
W. s. HADDoN.

The NeW Bank Building
he now home Of the First National
Bank to he erect d on The site OF the
old Estil house. adjoining the Court
Iouse square La, been let to Messrs.
W. Hancock & Son, contractors,
, West Appomattox, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Country Life in America

The January Country Life in Americs
is California number with superb
pictures Characteristic Of this unique
end beautiful magez ne, and wholly
devoted to the outdoor work. on the
Pacific coast. The special covers show
big trees oftheSierras, and, "a magnificent
frontispiece, the blooming orchares at
the foot snow-capped moudtains.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
W T Harris Dies from q
Pistol Wound

L OOUOC w OCUfCW
W. T. Harris, " ell-known farine,
of Upper Kerr's Greek, was found in
MS smokehouse thursday evening with
u bullet hole from the ce atre OF the
lorehead, through his head, and to his
throat.
Whether he attempted to commit
suicide or the wound was the result Of
an accident is unknown. He had
stated that rats were eating his pork.
and went out with a revolver to kill
them.
1t is alleged that he turned the
weapon down and was looking into the
muzzle when it was discharged, and
tnat from the wound and strangula.
ton irom the flow of blood his died.
He had recently purchased q farm
for $500, aad had made apaymsnt Of
$1,000, He is survived by his second
wife and ten Children.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
J. Med. Adair.
The Worlds Work for Jan

With "rhe Era of Exclusiveness 1t
Past" for text The Worlds Wo[; liz
January devotes lis space largel, tr.Le
political and c-mmercial expansion Of
he countr' Ne,rly every article gives
not only vivid Incidents OF America
broad TO nate, but is full, ~ well, of
suggestions coward making the Incl
den,s of our trade in every limit of
the eartn great unified movement.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Married

By the Rev. D. A. PAnick on We'd
uesiay last al the home OF the bride
II East exington, Miss Coke Ents.
'dinger 10 Mr.. Frank Gooldsby, Of
8ockbr; lge county.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Disaster OH the Lhesa
peake & Ohio Near
Reusens
Reusens

m On Sunday night ami storm an
ut avslsno q, passengers aud c. W OF
:. Chesap axe & ohio train fought fc
I, their yes. OA oal side hem wer
}. the raging aata o. '''r 'e.no-, on tn
o other the grinding OF fa.l.Ao tons G
= rock; and all about them wa, dark, es
It so black that it could almost be felt
8 AS a result of the disaster four mel
= are dead, three OF them crushed be
meath the wreckage and one OF them
, barred under the food.
The regular train on the Chesapeake
d Ohio ralroad, Sunday afternoon, was
approaching Lyncbburg on time and
would have reached the city on the
minute but for the derailment at Tryee
Of five freight cars. A wrecking car
was sent to the scene of the accident
and went to work at once, but later on
it was seen that il would be several
hours before the track could be cleared
and special train consisting OF a pas
senger coach and baggage car vas
made up to accommodate those who
wished to go through to Lexington,
Clifton Forge and other points.
The special left Lynchburg at half
past eight o'clock in charge of Con. |
ductor Whitaker and Engineer Fisher,
Under explicit directions, the train
made its way slowly and with greatest
,are. and all went we'll for four or five
niles. Reussns was pas ed in safety, Il
although the rushing tide On the right II
It the 'rain, glimuering st angely and d
'hostly through the inky blackness,
made the outlook anything but pr omis- jc
ng. Just beyond Rsdsens there Is a Oh
'ng, sharp curve, and viii g poking G
Is nose cautiously around the great
verhanging cliffs, the engine ran into =.
boulder that had fallen across the
rack, The wheels OF the locomotive n
gre deraiIed and jsmmed between the ,
ocks and it was evident a glance
nat the big mashine was there to stay,
least for The sl1ae being.
Conductor Whitaker remained cool #
nd steady, and Engineer Fisher was n
anding bravely at his post ready to A
. his full duty. A sugge ton that n,
,e passenger coach be pu he'd buck t, tz
place Of safety was adopted and with IT,
ie assistance of ifteen or senty pas
'ngers the train crew wene t9 work.
was serious undertaking,b but every
an put his shoulder to the work and 40
owly the car was moved back on the p
ills distance of about sixty yards, ~,
here it was lsIt standinr FREQ OF the ch
verhapging cliffs. "a "a
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Mrs. Mary lane la

Mrs. Mary Jane I.ace
]. W. Lackey, Of this place
near Alone at the home + her dsug
tor, Mrs.. @. A. P wers, was buried
from Bethany Lut ersn church, Rev.
]. W. Shney, eff Of ng. Mrs. Lackey
was before MARIA ca VI IS ohertsor,
OF near Newpor Va. Shs died of
consumpfi n. her age VS. 81 Years.
Her husband AID daug h,er survive.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Mr.. David O'Rork, Of 6taunton
paid us pleasant call on Monday, he
is visiting bis sister, Mrs. T. NJ, Wade

Mr.. Milton W. Breeder and Miss
Vsrtie Clements. daughter Of Mrs 1,
F. Clements, Of Buena Vista, we're mar
ried at the home OF the bride, Rev. W.
L. Wayts officiating.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Accidehtly Shot

Charles Massie, colored, Of Browns
burg was accidently shot by COM
psnion while out hunting on Saturday
last, h. diadu1n,saln -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01

IT KEEPS the FEET WARM and DRY
Ask to day for Aliens Foot.Ease, a powder
1t cures chilblsins, swollen, sweating. sore
aching, damp feet. At all druggists and
sho, stores. Csc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
SPECIAL TELEPHONE NOTICE

1t is very important that all telephone
bills be paid In full to Jan. 1st 1902. Our
bills are not presented until the end OF each
querter and we must insist on prompt pay
ment then. Our expenses are heavy and we
need overy dollar due us to keep the business
going. Please remember this and begin the
new year out Of dept to the Telephone Com
pany.
Respectfully,
LEXINGTON MUTUAL TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Jan | At
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
CUrd ofInankS
SPoTgswooD, Va, Dec 81, 1901

Dear Sir:
fermi Inc, through the ln,urs Of
your paper, to thank my flien.I. Of
Raphinr and vicinity fer then Christ
mas gift. It is much app, eciated by
the recipient.
W. s. HADDoN.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01

and Is sold on It's merit;
by all druggists In fifty.
cert and one-dollar siz
es. YOU may have b:
sample bottle by ma
free, also pamphlet te'
out II you have kldne,
Mention this paper WI
3 Co., Binghamtca, \
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01

Mrs. M. s. Mofett and dsuskw.s
Miss Mayledge, have returned from %
visit to Cincinnati.
MIR. 81. o. Dold is, we are sorry to
learn, confined to his room with O
severe attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. E. q. X. HUMPHREYS and child
len, OF near Pittsturg, Pc, are the
guests OF Mr.. D. III. Rieley.
We are under obligations to our
Congressman, Hon. Il. D. Flood, for
valuable public documents.
Col. Robert Catlett has gone to
Richmond to assume the duties Of
assistant Attornsy-G General Of vir-
ginia.
Mr. G. F. Myers, Of the Union The
illogical Seminary near Richmond, is
the guest Of his brother, Mr.. Nelson
Myers. &
Miss Eleanor White, who is attend.
ing the Normal School at Farmville.
spent Xmas with her mother, Mrs. T,
s. White.
Miss Clara Sheridan, who is attend
ing School in Baltimore, spent the
Xmas holiday with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. John Sheridan.
Mr.. Horace Moore, who is travel
ling salesman for the Southern Manu-
featuring Company Of Richmond spent
the holidays al his home near Lexing-
ton.
Miss Sallie Rowan, who is teaching
oil Marlbrook, on the N. B W. r, B.,
spent the Xmas holiday with her
mother, Mrs. ]. D. Rowan, near
Raphine.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they Ill
ter out the waste or
impurities In the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order. they fall to do
their work.
Pains, andrheu-
matIsm com, from ex-
cess Of u.;c acid in the
blood, du to neglected
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01

The prop'ietors of Mesican Mustang
Linimsnt have issued an almanac for
1902. esoec ally iapte for State,
called "The OH D pminion State
Almanac" Th clc lations are Ill
made for this State only. an ,nse-
quehtly are udcn more reliable tuan
any general almanac can be, and is
de- eryedly more rough alter than the
old style alpsuso like Gnsr's aud
others VIII Sc ,lculations are supp sed
to cover several States and sometimes
the whole country.
The Garden Remarks have ben
prepared by the most sIpsrr ed
agricultural experts in tha ,tate, aud
are up to date. TIL wealth r p edictions
are based not upon mere guess. wors,
but upon the sigma report. from he
station ut Lynchburg. The almanac
aso contains Co'rr CO enpar for
every circuit in tie State, the names
Of the judges, aud Ia. pms OF holding
court. Altogether it contains 80 much
Of interest to residents Of this STATE
that we aivise every ole tn look IT over
carefully.
they also publish an Afro American
Almanac tor tue Negroes. Both
almanacs can be bad free Mt the drug
stores and Of general dealer Or they
will be sent by ma | on appl CATION
Lyon Manufacturing Co. BE-
Y. Be sure and seGan
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01

Kidney WOuOle.
Kidney trouble causes ouicl- - unsteady
heart beats. and makcc one ell as though
they had heart trouble, be ause he heart is
over-working in pumping thi X. kiGhey-
poisoned blood through veins 4 arteries.
II used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were 10 be traced 10 the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that rearly
ali constitutional diseases have their begin
ming In kidney trouble.
fyou are sick you can make nc mistake
BY first doctoring you H. VS. The mid
and the extraordinary. rr. KIlmer's
Swamp-Root, the ~ remedy is
soon realized. 1t STANDS TIE highest for It's
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Over.Work Weakens p
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-01-01
Personals

NJ IS Margaret McCrum spent be
Xmas here with her mother.
Dir. Barclay Poague, of Pittsburg
spent his holiday at home here.
Messrs. Caldwell and Robert Nc
Bryde spent Xmas at their home.
Mrs. James Templeton and children
sre the guests OF Mrs. N, J. Gibbs.
Miss May Lib Smith is spending
the holidays with friends In Richmond
Maj. f. Il. Smith. of Lynchburg
spent his holiday with his family here
Mrs. Mac Sterrett, of Augusta
county, is the guest OF Mrs. ]. Med.
Adair.
Mr.. W. C. White and family, spent
the festive season with Mr.. T. S.
White.
Mr.. Writ Tutwiler, Of Baltimore, il
the guest OF his brother, Mr.. Bruce
Tutwller.
Mr.. Edward Senseney, OF Roanoke.
is:the guest Of his father, MIR. J. NJ.
Sensensy. Ii
Mr.. Charles Boogher, of st. Louis,
Mo-. is the guest Of his father. E. n. Z
Boo her.
Mr.. nix Arm tead, of Lyme burg
sreht tn h~ida>s visitin- friends il
Lexington.
C.1 j. T.. Moore spout portion Of
the Xmas holiday with uis mother on o
Kerr's CreeS. -
Mr.. WI. Nah 0 hey and daughter
MISC Elizabeth, spent Xmas at Goshen
with relatives.
Mr.. Granville Campbell, of Alexan. 6,
dria City, is the guest of his mother. a,
Mrs. A. d, Campbell. Lei
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-15
LADIES' AUXILIARY oBSERV-
 ING THE WEEK OF PRAYER

The members of the Court Street Meth odist Church Auxiliary of the Home Mis- sion Society are observing the week of prayer, and all who are interested in the work are invited to attend Miss Kate the week and quite number of promi- nent women will take part in the exercises. which begin promptly at 1 o'clock, and close within an hour.
 The program for the week of prayer is as follows: Monday. Oct. 13-Parsonages and Sup plies. led by Mrs. Brame. Tuesday-Our Schools, led by Mrs. Glenn
 Andrews Wednesday-City Missions. led by Mrs
 Worswick. Thursday led by Mrs. J. J.
 Flowers. Friday-our New Work, led by Mrs. w.
 H. Thomas3 saturday-Corsecratio Service, led by
 Mrs. c. l.. Ruth.
 The officers of Court Street Auxiliary arc as folows:S
 Mrs. F. c. Adams, President
 Ms. J. F. Worswiek, First Vice-Presi- dent
 Mrs. J. J. Flowers. Second yice-Presi- dent.
 Mrs. Glenn Andrews. Third vice-Presi- dent.
 Mrs. B. Steiner, Treasurer
 Mrs. w. F. Joseph, Recording Secre- tary.
 Mrs. W. W. Brame. Corresponding Sec