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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03

Clifton Forge Review; Mrs. j. H.
Hamilton and daughters, g 9rda and
Nellie, of Collierstown, Va, have
been the guests of Mrs. w. G. Hamil
ton the past week, and returned tC
their home this morning. Mr.. j. l..
Hamilton who holds the position OF
Stamp Deputy, of the Internal Reeve.
nue. Service, at Lynchburg, was also
a guest at the home of Mr.. Hamilton,
on Sunday last, returning to Lynch
burg the same evening.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
G. ). HU1'TER,
Sash, doors, Blinds
Bui1ding Material.
OFFICE: 1910 CHURCH STREET
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA.
A Distinguished Visitor.

Among the arrivals at the I.exing-
ton Hotel Monday was General Sim.
on Bolivar Ruckner, of Kentucky,
who came here to enter a son at the
Virginia Military Institute. General
Buckner is one of the surviving OF
the six living Lieutenant Generals
of the Confederate Army. He com
manded the Confederate forces which
surrendered Fort Donelson, and six
years ago was the Vice Presidential
candidate OF the faction of the Demo
cratic party known as the Gold
Bugs" The General bears his adj
yaneed age we'll
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
A Thrilling Runaway.

A thrilling scene was witnessed or
Main street Tuesday morning about
. o'clock-a runaway horse DASH ing
through the crowded streets, with a
seven-yearold boy seated in % wagon
crying piteously for help, hundreds
of spectators looking on and none
daring to stop the affrighted animal.
Mr.. Brady Ayres who conducts a
market garden near East Lexington,
was making his rounds through town
Tuesday morning, accompanied by
his little son, Percy. He left his wag-
on near the cemetery to deliver veg
etables to "a customer. His little boy
was in the vehicle and in attempting
to gather up the reins the horse start
ed. The child became frightened
and commenced crying. This fright
ened the horse which began moving
more rapidly until the animal reached
full speed running. Down Main
Dbi OCt llOISt Willie dDOfC
the rattle of wheels could be heard
the pitiful cries of the child. Al
though the streets were lined with
Mortified on.lookers no one attempt
ed to rescue the boy. Dashing past
wagons and vehicles of various sorts
the horse guided the precious load
with unerring aim until the steps |
leading into the V.M. /. grounds were |
reached, when the animal veered to !,
one side and the wagon struck an
electric light pole. A wheel was
the child was thrown out
and the horse pulled loose from the
wagon and kept running until 1T |
reached Tankersly's store at East
Lexington where it was stopped.
On examination by physicians it
was found that the little boy had es-
capped serious injury. He was shock
ed from the fall and received a scratch
on his nose, but otherwise see med
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
Brain Food Nonsense,

Another ridiculous food fad has been
branded by the most competent authori-
ties. They have dispelled the silly no.
ton that one kind OF food is needed for
brain, another for muscles. and still an.
other for bones. A correct diet will not
only nosrish a particular part of the body
but it will sustain every other palt. Yet,
however good your food may be, its nutri-
ment is destroyed by Indigestion or dys-
pepsia. You must prepare for their ap.
pearance or prevent their coming by TAX
ingregular doses Of Green s August Flower
The favorite medicine Of the healthy mil.
lions. A few doses aids digestion, stimu-
lates the liver to healthy action, purifcs
the blood, and makes you feel buoyant
and vigorous. You can get this reliable
remedy at b. II, Gorrells Drug Store,
Lexington, Va. Get Green's Special AL.
manac.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
DIR. William Henry Ruffner.

Mr.. +. G.. Glass superintendent OF
the Lynchburg public scools, writing
in Sundays Richmond Times, has
this to say of DR.. w. H. Rutfner:
THE public schools of Virginia,
taken us a whole, are the best in the
South, 1t is fair to say however that
this superiority of the Virginia school
system is due mainly to the we'll per
fected shape it assumed in the begin
ming under the moulding hand of Dr.
w. II. Ruffner. No more perfect
piece of machinery was ever
turned out in so short time or set
to going with SO much ease. The
birth of Minerva, full grown, inevita-
bly, suggests itself to the mind of one
acquainted with the origin Of our
school system. In thirty days the
work was done substantially as it
exists today. - = In mental force.
scholarship and gifts of speech, in
powers of organization, in executive
ability and professional zeal, no State
has ever had chief executive school
officer superior 10 Virginia's first
superintendent of public instruction.
What our schools are we owe chiefly |
to him.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
Virulent Cancer Cured.

Startling proof of wonderful advance
in medicine is given by druggist &. W.
Roberts Of Elizabeth, w. Va. An old
man there had long suffered with what
good doctors pronounced incurable can
Ger. They believed his case hopeless till
he used Electric BitteIs and applied
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, which treatment
completely cured him. When Electric
Bitters are used to expel bilious, kidney
and micrJbe poisons at the same time
this salve exerts its matchless healing
power blood diseases, skin eruptions,
ulcers and sores vanish. BitteIs
soc, Salve 25c at B. L. Gorrell' s
Drug Store Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
Real Estate Transfers.

The following deeds of bargain
and sale were entered of record il
the clerks office Of Rockbridgt
county during two weeks ending
August 30th
South Buena Vista Land Com
pany to Frederick Carter, 366 A.
on North River adjoining N. A.
Reese, 81. 800.
John A. Robinson and wife to
Trustees Of New Monmouth church,
a lot Of land adjoining Chestnut
Grove Church, $500.
w. b. f. Leech to Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company, one
fourth Of an acre between lands Of
w. B. f. Leech and James River,
$399.63,
William A. Smith to Thomas
Ford, s A. on Whistle Creek,
S17.07.
Dora V. Parsons to c. G. Watts,
"Mountain View Farm near
Natural Bridge, So, 800.
John w. Saville, to Este G.
Saville, three tracts of land of
which Jane A. Saville died seized,
800.
David WhitmOre's Admir- to G..
A. Houser, 90 A. near Raphine,
81, 685.
Poague Smith to John w.
7 A. three and half
miles Southwest OF Lexington,
$500.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
RIch1ands OiICompany.

The Lynchburg News says that the
pipe line for the Knox county, KY,
oil fields is now being constructed
and will be completed within ninety
days from August II, to connect
with Petersburg, w. Va, and with
the pipe line of the Standard Oil
Company, thus giving direct outlet
to the seacoast. Mr.. s. f. Morris,
secretary of the company, has just
returned from New York, where he
has made negotiations with the
Standard Oil Company for the entire
output of the Richards Company's
oil at most satisfactory prices.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
Free to Our Readers.
Botanic Blood Balm for the Blood

II you suffer from ulcers, eczema, scrof-
ula, blood poison, cancer, eating sores,
itching skin, rimples, boils, bone pains
swelings, rheumatism, catarrh, or any
blood or skin disease, we advise you to-
take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b.
Especially recommended for old, obsttr
nate, deep-seated cases, cures where all
else fails, heals every sore. makes the
blood pure and rich. gives the skin the
rich glow Of health. Druggists, 81 per
large bottle, Samples sent free by writ
Ing blood Balm 90, Atlanta, Ga. Des-
cribe trouble aud free medical advice sent
IN sealed letter. Medicine sent at once,
prepaid.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
Result of County Teachers
Examinations.

County Superintendent of Schools
DR.. A. Nash Johnston has finished
the reading and grading of examina-
ton papers of white teachers, and
certificates have been sent out. There
were 81 teachers who took the exam
ination, with the following results:
First grade O. second grade 1G, third
grade 10, failed 49, Some five or six
of the above number were too young
to teach, as the law requires that
teachers shall be 1S years old.
The examination on arithmetic
was a difficult one and the per cent.
of failures is due largely to that.
Some would have made first grade
but for low per cent. in arithmetic
The same is true of the other grades.
The regulations of the State Board
of Education provide that the appli-
cant shall not fall below 60 on any
subject for first grade, so for second
grade, 40 for third grade.
Some of the applicants made third
grade but as they had taught on third
grade last year, the superintendent
could not issue certificates for the
same grade, the regulations being
that no teacher shall be allowed to
teach more than one year on that
grade. Consequently such teachers
received failure blanks.
Mrs. Moffett's normal girls made
fine showing. There were % of them
in the examination with only five
failures, and most of these were very
young. 1t is remarkable that such a |
large per cent. passed, especially |
when it is recalled that such short |
time had been given to this school. |
1t is the opinion of the county |
superintendent that this school |
should be encouraged by the school |
authorities, as it is the best means in !
the county to prepare our young
ladies for their life work.
The county district boards took a
big step forward when they required
the district appointees to attend the
normal two sessions and to get a
certificate from Mrs. Moffett showing
their fitness for the work.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
Saved From an Awful Fate.

Everybody said had consumption, y
writes Mrs. A. NJ. Shields Of Chambers
burg Pa, =" was so low after six months
of severe sickness, caused by Hay Fever
and Asthma, that few thought | could
get WELL but learned Of the marvellous
merit OF DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. used it and WAS complete
ly cured" For desperate Throat and
Lung Diseases it is the safest cure in the
world, and is infallible for Coughs, Colds
and Bronchial Affections. Guaranteed
bottles SOC and 81 90. Trial bottles flee
at B. II. GOrrell's Drug Store, Lexington,
Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
September County Court.


County Court met Monday, Sept
1, Judge W.P. Houston, presiding
Owing probably to the fact tina
the Circuit Court was in SEES
sion at the same time, and occu
plying the court room, the term wa
not extended beyond Tuesday eve
ming, when it adjourned. Consid
cradle business of Importance was
however, transacted in this short
time.
The last will and testament OF
VIM. A. Cooke, decd, was fully
proven and admitted to record.
The last will and testament OF
Miss p. Caroline Patterson was
proven and ordered to be recorded,
R. l.. Patterson, qualifying as ex-
ecutOr.
Rev. G.. M. Robson qualified to
celebrate the rites Of matrimony.
The estate of Alexander Reed
was committed to the sheriff for
administration. Joseph Jones, M.
b. Swisher,J l.. Wade, Jacob Wise
man and j. p. Wiseman were APP
pointed appraisers.
Miss Stella b. Deisher qualified
as a notary public.
In the matter Of the petitions of
F. G. Ruff and others and A. FL
hart and others for change in the
public road through the lands of
j. r. Tardy, etc, the Court ordered
the road in question to be estab-
lished at cost Of $3.50.
In the condemnatory proceed
ings instituted at the August
County Court by the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company to ac-
quire certain lots Of land in the
town Of Glasgow, the committee
by the Court consisting
Of A. T. Barclay, j. d. H. Ross,
F. ID. Coe, John H. Whitmore, and
John L. l.. Preston, reported,
which was confirmed by the
Court and ordered to be recorded.
This report allowed as compensa-
ion for the land taken $50 toJames
River Investment Company; $50
% Lynn G. Bird; ST.. so to M. A.
Turner; $3.50 to S. j. Logan, and
$50 TO Anna b. Watts.
In the matter of petition Of
!. r. Brown and others for a
harge in the public road leading |
rom Brownsburg to Meetings. |
Mill, through the lands of w. l..
Patterson and Mrs. NJ. II. Lyle, it |
vas ordered that the land owners
'e summoned to appear on the first
lay Of tie October term Of this
jOurt and show cause, if any they
an, why said road should not be
established in accordance with the
levers report and accompanying
iagram.
The change Of the public road
through the lands of William
IOrn's heirs and A. A. Mccormick
n Hays Creek, petitioned for by
oe A. Walker and others, the cost
construction and land damages
eing in excess Of $500, the matter
as referred to the Board Of Su-
ervisOrs.
For the purpose Of condemning
ertain lots in the town Of elias
ow for railroad purposes, on the ,
lotion Of the Chesapeake and Ohio 1
ompany VS.. James Guy Leech
Of II. G.. Leech, the Court
ppointed A. Il. Barclay, j. d. H.
oss, F. d. Coe, John H. Whit {
ore and j. Il. l.. Pres ton, as a '
to assess damages, and
'st, and to meet Saturday, OctO- ]
az 18th. {
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
BeechenbrOok S. S. Picnic.

A delightful picnic was given the
Beechenbrook Sunday school Friday
afternoon. The refreshments con-
sisted of melons, peaches and grapes.
About 1875 members of the school were
present, and the occasion was an
ENJOYABLE one. Mr.. j. Med. Adair is
the popular superintendent of the
school
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03

Cards of invitation have been
received here to the marriage of Mis- s
Elsie Bell Smith, daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. James Power Smith, to Mr..
Charles Franklin Myers. The cere-
mony will take place Tuesday even
ing, September 9th, at o'clock, in
the chapel of the Union Theologi cal
Seminary, Richmond, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03

The GAZETTE office was the recipi-
ent Tuesday afternoon of a basket of
fine Pocklington and Concord grapes
cultivated in the vineyard of Mr..
Henry Weiss at his sylvan retreat,
New Alsace," which overlooks Lex
ingtOn.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
q" Stood in a Draught

with my coat off and caught this
wretcbed cold,' says the sufferer He
need not pay heavy penalty if he
follow his act of folly with an act of
wisdom. Soak the feet in hot water
with a few teaspoonsful of Perry
Davis Painkiller in it, Take a
teaspoonful of Painkiller in hot
sweetened water at bed time and be
thankful for SO simple and speedy q
way to break up a cold. There is but
one Painkiller, Perry Davis"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
Happy Time in Old Town.

I'VE felt very happy writes Il. n.
Bevill, Old Town. Va. when Bucklen :
Arnica Salve wholly cured our daughter
of bad case Of scald head" 1t d lights
all who use it for Cuts, COrns, Burns
i,ruises, Boils, Ulcers, Erupiions. ~
fallible for Piles. Only 25c ut Is. Ii.
Gorren's Drug Stole, Lexington Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
ThrGazRttr.
LEXINGTON, Va, SEPTEMBER 3, 1902.
New Advertisements.

j. G. Alexander-70 Ewes for sale
Richmond Dispatch and The New
premiums offered.
Mrs. M. s. Moffett-opening O.
Rockbridge Normal Sept. 10.
Irwin & Company-clearing sale OF
summer goods to make room fol
fall stock.
George E. Sipe and Greenlee d.
Letcher, commissioners-sale of the
Natural Bridge hotel property.
s. b. Walker, G. A. Jones, w. T..
Tolley, Registrars-notice of days of
registration in Lexington district.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03

Col. Robert A. Mari and Mr.. b.
Estes Vaughan left for Baltimore last
night where they will examine and
test the steel for the vaults of the
new building for the First National
Bank
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
Filthy Temples in India.

Sacred COWS often defile Indian temples
but worse yet is body that's polluted by
constipation, Don't permit it. Cleanse
your system with Dr. Kings New Life
Pills and avoid untold misery. They
give lively livers, active bowels, good
digestion, fine appetite. Only S5c at
b. II. GolTel's Drug Store, Lexington.
Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03

StauntOn News: DR.. j. NJ. Wells of
Wilmington, N. c.. former pastor of
the Second presbyterian Church, of
this city, is spending couple of days
here visiting friends. His family are
at Buena Vista, to which point he
will return tomorrow
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
FALL CLOTHING Now Being Received Daily
Lyons, Mundy 6 Company,
MAIN STREET. LEXINGTON, Va.

Our buyer Mr. N L. DOLD has returned and the specaes
bought by him while Boston, New York and other cities the
latest and await your calling
Everything needed is be found in this UpTo-Date New
Clothing Store Rare bargains few odd Summer Suits which
can be bought at your price This store the Old Post Office
stand centrally located and when make HEADQUARTERS
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at
Lexington, August 20, 1902, by Rev.
ID. A. Penick, Mr.. Frank Johnson and
Miss Virginia Taylor Matchett. All
of ROckbfidge county.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure K. w. Groves
signature is on each box. 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03

Mr.. H. f. Donald of Marshall,
Tex, who spent some time in Rock
bridge visiting his father, Mr., Lyle
nonald Of Buffalo Mills, left last
Thursday for his home. He was ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Betell,
also of Marshall, Tex, who have been
visiting friends in Rockbridge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03

DIR. A. Nash Johnston will hold ex-
aminations Friday in the public
school building. Lexington, for APP
plicants for professional co urse.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03

The sale of the personal property
of William B. Wallace just beyond
the Fair Ground. will take place to-
morrow commencing at 1890 o'clock,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
Teachers for the Natural Bridge
District.

IHe NHluful DrluBe DlSurlCI ScnOOl
Board held their meeting at Fancy
Hill Saturday, August 30, and elected
teachers for the session 1902-03.
There were present Messrs. +. f.
Harris, chairman, &. w. Eflinger,
clerk, and j. w. Gilmore.
The schools will be opened to run
five months, with the possibility of
an extension half month longer.
The pay of teachers, according to
grade, will be for first grade 500 per
month, second grade 500, third grade
500.
Following is the list of teachers
for the district:
WHITE SCHOOLS.
Glasgow school, Misses Mary
Moose and Minnie Lackey; Fancy
Hill graded school, J. J, Moore and
Miss Anna Johnston; Buffalo Forge
graded school, Misses Permelia Nc
MILAN and Belle Wilson; Grim's
graded school, Misses Mary Finch
and Bessie Moore; Ben Salem, w. II.
'Shaffer; Mt. Branch, Miss Florence
Braford; Temperance Hall, Miss
Edna Slough; Lindsay's, Miss Mag
gle Watts; River Cliff, Miss Grace
Stark; Gilmore's Mills, Miss Cassie
Waugh; Plank Road, Miss Nellie Lee
Rural Valley, Miss Mary Lou Watts
Lower Arnold's Valley, Miss Ella
Overton; Upper Arnold's Valley, w.
b. Poindexter; Sulphur Spring, Miss
Clelia Moore; Links, Miss Melissa
Ayres; Buffalo Mills, Miss Minta Har-
din; Natural Bridge, Miss Mamie
Ragland; Balcony Falls, Miss Allene
Paxton.
COLORED SCHOOLS.
Natural Bridge, &. j. Jones; elias
gov, Amanda James; Cedar Hill, |
Sarah Hoffman,
The School Board will meet at Fan
cy Hill school house, Saturday the
9Th inst, to contract with the teach
ers.
All applicants for scholarships TO
the Rockbridge Normal School should
be sent to the clerk to be acted upon
1t this meeting.
The schools will open Monday,
October 9Th.
successful Opening at V. NJ. |.
The Virginia Military Institute
opened for new cadets Monday, ,
I, at which time number
If Cadet officers reported for duty to
.ssist in organizing and drilling new ,
adets. :
Since Monday each incoming train
las brought new cadets until today n
here have reported for duty SO new h
len. This is nearly Oper cent. more o
han had reported last year on the :
corresponding day, there being go on Y
and for duty the third day of last #
ession g.
1t is expected that there will be in
tendance this year at least 125 new 4
ZEN, as against 40 last year. The \
,tal attendance this year will 4
reach 260. Last year it was Z
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03

! am now having my Summer
reduction sale. All Summer
Goods must be sold out by
August Doth. A good time to buy
if YOU need anything. Those
from town and county lose a great
deadly not attending these sales.
Shirt Waists reduced from soc.
and 75c. to 35c. Suits at about
half prices. Lawns and all Wash
Goods cut very much in price,
Many attractive bargains for i'm
mediate buyers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-09-03
]. Med. Adair.

Lexington, Va, July Is, 1902.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-06-14

~~ some ways, there is something TO admire III
tho manner in which Great Britain rewards
her generals, and yet at the same time there
is something deserving of condemnation
Usually general in the British army gets all
he is worth in the way of salary and sometimes noie
Certainly a candid critic of the recent Boer Wai
would decide that the average commander III tne Drl
ish army is shamefully overpaid
Lord Roberts has been voted 100000 as re-
ward for his work in South Africa, and now the KING
hos asked the commons to permit him to grant Loru
Kitchener f5OOOO-a sum, by the way, which almost
an no Topdon papers denounce as unnecessarily
niggardly."
AS Lord Roberts, who did not whip the boerS'
cot g5OO OOO certainly Lord Kitchener, who was pres
ent when terms of peace were agreed to- Is ei'''eu
70 rs much. 1t would puzzle a Philadelphia lawyer
however to tell what claim either has for such r.
ward.
II can scarcely be said the Beers have lost, Ior
Great Britain has granted to them almost everything
she declared she never would grant
Nor can il be said that Roberts and Kitchener
nor all the other British generals put together' con
ferred any additional honor on British arms by any
thing they accomplished in South Africa Oh th'
contrary the entire war was revelation OF brlus'
ineficency and Boer superiority And the stubborn
fact stares the erstwhle stod Brton in the race to
dav that his 100000 troops in South Africa cam
mighty near being thrashed by an enemy that neVe
numbered at their best more than 10000.
And he has to add to that the sad tragedy OF tn
90 o. ooO british lives and the sacrifice Of prObal
" 81 900 100000 in British treasury.
Verify as President Kruger prophesied long age
the price which Great Britain has paid has staggere
humanity"
And at the end the Beers win practical thoug
not a theoretical independence.