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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
StOnewa11 Jackson's Catecliism.

At the Sunday School Convention
of the Baltimore Conference, Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, South, held
last week at Luray, Va, an incident
occurred of interest to LeXingtOnians
During his address at one of the ses-
siOns, Rev. II. M. Hamill, ID. d., of
Nashville, Tenn, showed to the aud
fence Shorter Catechism of the
Presbyterian Church, which had an
interesting history. The catechism
was given to Dr. HamiIl by Uncle
jeff Shields of Lexington, who receiv-
ed it from General Stonewall Jack
son and used by him in the colored
Sunday School which he organized
before the war in the Lexington Pres
byterian church for the religious in
struction of negroes Uncle jeff is a
worthy old cOlOred man and the only
surviving member of the class taught
by General Jackson.
Dr. Hamill is the superintendent of
the Teachers Training Course of the
M. f. Church, South, and was for
merly for some years the field secre-
tary of the International Sunday
School Committee. He was in Lex
ington last summer attending Sun
day School Convention. and while
here he met Uncle Jeff Shields who
gave him the catechism in question.
Dr. Hamll was at that time gather
ing data to be used in writing an
article for the Sunday School Times
on 1.-THE Religious Side of General
JackSOn'S Life -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
Good Showing of Our Banks.

Statements of the two banks OF
Lexington have just been issued,
showing these financial institutions
to be on a substantial basis.
The statement of the First National
Bank, Mr.. Jno. Il. Dunlop, president,
Mr. b. E. Vaughan, cashier, bearing
date of July 1, 1902, shows that after
paying their regular annual dividend
of per cent. 5000 has been added
to the surplus fund which now is
$4,000. The individual deposits
amount to 1881, s1972. One year
ago their statement showed individ-
ual deposits to be $3.50, SOFA an in
crease of about 10000
The statement of the Bank of Rock
bridge, Mr.. w. s. Hopkins, president,
Mr.. VIM. NJ. McElwee, Jr., cashier,
shows that $4,000 was added to the
surplus fund which is now S21 900.
Their regular annual dividend OF 6
per cent. was declared. The individ-
ual deposits are 1928, 5016 which one
year ago were 1921, 713.36
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
Weather Notes.

The dry, hot spell of weather that
has prevailed in this section for some
weeks was broken Friday night by :
heavy shower. \ delightful rain fell
Sunday afternoon which proved very
beneficial to vegetation, and which
was followed by cooler weather.
THU sday and Friday of last week
were the hottest days of the season
On Wednesday night the thermometer
here registered 80 degrees. Thurs
day the temperature rose to 1913
degrees, the highest reached for some
years. On Friday the thermometer
fingered around the hundred mark
nearly all day until late in the after
noon, when q refreshing shower fell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
Survivors of the First Battle of
Manassas.

Forty-one years ago last Monday,
July 81, 1861, the battle of First
Manassas was fought. In looking
over the "thin gray line" of to-day,
it is surprising to find that there are
living nineteen of those who partici-
pated in the memorable First Man
assas. A number live outside of Lex
ington, in the county, but the list
below live at this time in the town.
Among those out of town are At
torney-General VIM. A. Anderson,
DR.. Horace A. Paxton, j. julius
Moore, James and Frank Amole, John
whose names cannot be recalled.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
The Summer Season

is full of dangers particularly for the
children, who not knowing the result
of eating unripe fruit, indulge them
selves, with the usual gripping pains
in the stomach as a consequence;
mothers should have on hand at all
times a bottle of Painkiller perry
Davis which will Mt once relieve the
sufferer; it is safe, simple remedy
and it should be kept in every house.
Large bottles % and so cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

In fulfillment of a promise made
previous to the appointment of Lex
ington's postmaster, that the success
full applicant should be treated to
refreshments, Mr.. j. Med. Adair last
night entertained Postmaster Patton
and hisforce, fruits, cake and lemonade
being served. Mr.. j. q. Pole of the
retiring force was among the invited
guests
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
The Virginia State Firemen's
ASSoCiafiOu

The proceedings of the 18th annual
convention of Virginia's State Fire
mems Association held in Staunton
in September last, is at hand. 1t is
handsomely printed and contains a
number of half-tone portraits Of its
officials.
It's contents embraces a letter from
Vernon f. Funkhouser, formerly a
citizen of Lexington, but now of the
PHILIPPINE Islands. He rendered his
resignation as statistician of the
Association, a position he has filled
creditably for some years. His letter
was to the secretary and contains Il
description of Filipino fireman,
which we copy below:
'"The first thought of Filipino
fireman is to take the best of care of
himself, and next to be sure and have
his cigarettes before he starts to a
fire | know of q case that occurred
mere few months ago where Fill
pino fireman started to fire and
shortly after starting he discovered
that he did not have his cigarettes
and therefore he Immediately turned
back and got his necessary amount
of cigarettes and then proceeded to
the scene of the fire. The very move
ments of these people are exceedingly
slow, except when the soldiers of
Uncle Sam get after them, and they
will surely get rapid move on them
selves then.
81 will send to you under separate
cover, some pictures of the department
here, and you can easily judge from
that, what kind of apparatus they
have to battle with; but however
this suits them very well, because
when they get little tired they can
then stop for rest.
IF fire ever starts here it simply
burns itself out or rain will come
and put it out for them. | have seen
two entire blocks burn up since |
have been here.
81 enclose herewith my resignation,
which you will please place before
the convention for me, and will you
kindly send me some of the local
papers as to the proceedings, and |
will then see who was there and what
each was doing, and who was run in
for me. full
| am getting along very nicely and
have been real well. ] expect when |
come back home | will come by the
way of the Suez Canal, and then to
New York, which will make my com
plete trip around the world
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
Pensions Allowed.

The law governing the granting OF
pensions TO disabled Confederate soldiers
makes itimperat' We that theCamp Of thier
vicinity, If there be one, must pass upon
the application before IT is presented to
the Judge for confirmation. Many reasons
make this procedure the safest and best
plan.
Agreeably to this rule Lee.Jackson
Camp Of Lexington met yesterday and
PASSED upon 81 applications Twenty
four were unanimously confirmed, but
seven were rejected mostly for informally
in the preparation of their papers. One,
1t. John W. Moore, has died SINCE his
application was sent in.
Commander j. p. Moole presided.
There were present Comrades David E..
NJ GORE, J.Scott Moore, Samuel r. Moore,
John A. Gibson, NJ. d. Wilson, r. d.
Flrebaugh, John Garibaldi, Samuel
Floyd, w. T. Poague and Adjutant w.
G.. Stuart.
Approval was granted to the following
petitioners, with the amount set opposite
their names:
J. II. Bib, Goshen. 9th Va. $50
Il. f. Wade, Lexington, 10Th Va. 30
w. c. Shields, r. Baths End r. Art'ly Is
j. N. Brown, Nat Bridge. 18th Va Is
E.P .McCulloch, Nat. Bridge, 18th Va. Is
W. ii. Harrison, Monmouth, eth Va. Is
W. W. Buchanan, Flumen, 9th Va 10
VIM. 5. Snider Zollman, 9th Va. 80
Baylor Cox, r. Baths, Amherst Battery -
Henry S. Hite, Vesuvius, 9Th Va. 30
S. }. N. McCampbell, Lex. 9th Va. Is
John Jarvis, Buena Vista, 25th Va. Is
Archibald Moneymaker, Zacll, 2jth Va. Is
Preston Benson, Brownsburg, 25th Va. -
Samuel Lofts, Brownsburg, 25th Va. 10
Geo. Ginger, Glenwood, r. Artillery 10
Harv. Hamilton, E. Lex. 2nd R. Artillery Is
James L. Glendy, Goshen, 14thVa. Cav. -
j. NJ. Patterson, Murat, r. Rangers, Is
G. w. Staten, Marlbrook, 50th Va 10
The following widows applications were
approved 1t will be observed that they
were allowed $25 each.
Mrs. p. NJ. Siler, Denmark, S25
Mrs. Margaret Moore, Collerstown, %
Mrs. Rachael j. Higgins, Monmouth, %
Mis-. Kate S. Wilmore, Zollman, 25
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
j. f. ARMSTRONG, p. +

The secretary of war has designated
with view to their appointment as
Second Lieutenants in the army from
civil life: Joseph +. Ware, Virginia;
George A Derbyshire, Virginia; John
w. Hyatt, Virginia; Harry l.. Jordan,
Virginia. Derbyshire and Hyatt were
tactical officers at the Virginia Mill
tary Institute last year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
The Gasette.
LEXINGTON, Va, July %, 1902.
New Advertisements.

Joseph S. Mateer-farm for sale,
], S. GibsOn-small farm for sale.
Irwin & Co.--things that are needed in
housekeeping.
Bank of Rockbridge statement Of fl
nancial condition.
First National Bank-stateme emit of fl
nancial condition.
Lexington Mutual Telephone Company
overdue bills unpaid.
Supt. Scott SUPERINTENDENT Of the
Virginia Military Institute.
A. X. Fletcher, clerk of u. S. Court
two petitions for discharge in bankruptcy.
A. Nash Johnston supt. Of schools
examination of teachers and meeting Of
county school board
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

General Fitzhugh Lee and family, Of
Charlottesvil lie, are at the Park Hotel,
Chickamauga, where they will remain
until September. General Lees son and
son.in law are stationed there with the
Twelfth cavalry.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

Mr.. w. q. Mathews of Glasgow, on
Monday closed the option with
Staunton for her holdings of 800
900 in the Valley Railroad stock, pay
ing therefor $40 a share.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

Mr.. f, A. Quisenberry has received
notice that his patent on an improve
ment on heating stoves, has been al
lowed by the commissioner of patents
at Washington.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

Mr.. A. j. Conner has sold, through
Mr.. s. b. Walker, Jr., real estate
agent, his farm of about 200 acres at
Donaldsburg, to Mr.. S. f. Blackwell
of Indiana, consideration, $4,000.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

W. T. ,I P,oague' Rockbridge Artillery
l.. +. Thompson,
David f. Moore,
John II. Moore, &"
John Med. Alexander, "
VIM. G. Gordon, "
Andrew w. Warner, Rockbridge Rifles,
William q. Wright, L"
James W. Gillock, 9
William q. Wright, g
Samuel G. Charlton, g
j. Scott Moore, =
ID. NJ. Reilly,
John H. BeetOn, 7"
Samuel McCampbell, g
A. T. Barclay, LibertyHallVolunt
Samuel r. Moore, .
G. H. Couch, end Va. Cavalry,
Joseph II Sherrard, 2nd Va. Infantry,
A. NJ. Monroe,
Ed. Waddell, 9TH Va. Infantry,
w. p. Hartigan, 1st Va. Cavalry.
On July 81, 1861. the army of the
North and the army of the South met
in bloody conflict in Northern Vir-
ginia about 30 miles from Washing
ton. The battle was desperately and
stubbornly fought OH both sides
until the Federal troops abandoned
the field and retreated in disorder to
the national capital. The Northern
army lost 4S1 men killed, 1,011
wounded, and /, AGO missing. The
loss Of the Confederates was 37S
killed, / ,4S9 wounded, and 30 missing.
The COnfederates captured 90 pieces
of artillery, 1000 muskets, and large
stores of ammunition. 1t was in
this battle that General Thomas j.
Jackson received the soubriquet of
"Stonewall," by which he was ever
afterwards known. Look" said the
heroic General Bee at a critical stage
in the fight, there is Jackson stand
ing like a stone wall
In memory of their services, and
that of their heroic chieftain,
of the survivors met at the
Rockbridge House Monday evening,
and recounted thrilling incidents of
First Manassas. The first toast was
that of Mr.. A. NJ. Monroe of the 2nd
Va Infantry, God Save the Sunny
SOUTH was drank, the veterans with
barred heads standing A delightful
menu was furnished by the host,
and the entire expenses betrayed
by Mr.. Monroe. Jokes and stories
relevant to the occasion were told by
the grizzly veterans. Cigars were
passed around, and after an hours
they dispersed to their
homes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

John w. Mackay of California,
multi-millionaire mine owner, died in
London Sunday evening.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

Roanoke News: Mr. Abraham
Lavell of Longwood, Rockbridge
county, is in the city on business. -
Mrs. j. w. Bare of Lexington, Va, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. A. Blan-
ton at No. % Sixth avenue, south
west.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
Stops the Cough and Works OF
the Cold.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No
Pay, Price, % cents,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

Destructive storms and floods have
visited portions Of our country with
in the past few days. The Mississippi
valley is flooded, causing destruction
of life and property. Baltimore and
vicinity Sunday suffered greatly from
the visitation of a severe tempest
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

Conner Bros. have closed out their
grocery business.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
Words of Praise.

A distinguished politician and Con
federate officer of Berkely county, w.
Va, in a private letter to one of the
editors of THE GAZETTE, concludes
his epistle with the following com
mandatory words:
81 congratulate you on the great
improvement of THE GAZETTE under
its new management. | wish we had
q county paper similar to yours.
Prof. f. II. Smith of the high school
of Lynchburg, having resigned to
accept the superintendency of the
StauntOn schools, Prof S. q. Auns-
paugh of the Roanoke high school
was elected to take his place. Prof.
Aunspaugh is well-known in LeXing
ton, where he filled the position of
teacher for several years liz the schools
of the town, and married a daughter
of Mrs. w. IL. Waddell. He is a
nephew of Prof Charles A. Graves
Staunton Argus; 7. S. Burwell was
in the city Saturday and Sunday
from Lexington visiting relatives
At the meetings on Saturday in
this city of the Staunton, Lexington,
Clifton Forge and WaynesbOrO Tel
ephone Companies, n. G. Watts was
elected superintendent and treasurer
of all and the following were elected
managers and secretaries at their res
pective places: JOS. T. Carr at
WaynesbOro, II. S. Burwell at Lex
ington and J. A. Sproul at Clifton
Forge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

= SoAiOll vi IlllllN AutlllOdlSl tllil vi
for the purchase of handsome pipe
organ for their church.
The First Baptist church (colored, }
Rev. p. $. Lewis, pastor, of Lex
ington, will hold IA rally meeting
next Sunday, morning and night,
for the purpose of raising money to
reduce their church debt. Rev. w. T.
Johnson of Richmond, their former
pastor, will preach at both services.
An invitation is extended to their
white friends to be present, for whom
special seats will be reserved. DR..
Jas. Lewis Howe will occupy the
pulpit at o'clock in the afternoon.
Rev. Henry NJ Her, pastor of Beth
esda Church, writes THE GAZETTE
from Longdale, where he is engaged
in holding IA meeting:
'On the fourth Sabbath of July, DR..
Henry NJ, Woods, one Of our mission
aries to China, will preach at the
Bethesda Church, Rockbridge Baths,
morning az d night. DR.. Woods is u
brotherin-law of Professor Sampson,
Pantops, and is himself u member of
the committee that is translating the
Bible into the Mandarin dialect. He
has for several years past been engag-
ed on the New Testament and for
some months has been at work at
Princeton University, perfecting him
self in Hebrew for Old Testament
work 1t will be treat to hear Dr.
Woods and we trust our people and
friends elsewhere will avail themselves
of the opportunity Of hearing him.
The Roanoke District Conference
NJ. +. Church South, will be held at
Blacksburg, Va. The opening sermon
will be preached by Rev II. l.. HOut,
on Monday, August 4th, at Ell light
p. III.
Bishop Wilson will preside. On
Thursday, August 18th, the Epworth
League Conference will be held at the
same place.
Tickets from all points on the N.
& w. r. r. will be sold to Christians
burg station at summer excursion
rates. Carriages will be in readi-
ness to convey passengers, eight
miles, over an excellent road to
Blacksburg.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
A Wandercr on the Earth by
Choice.

Several weeks ago an unknown
man was terribly torn to pieces by a
bull dog at McClung, in Bath county.
Lately he has improved greatly, and
is able to be out. Until last Thurs
day he obstinately refused to give
his name or from whence he came, but
on that day he unbosomed himself to
Il correspondent of the Richmond
Times, as follows;
MY name is w. L.LeOnard. Rich
mond is really my home, but | am
and have been for a number of years
II rover. ! was born and lived to ten
years in PocahOntas county, w. Va.
My father, who was an expert stone
mason, moved to Lexington and aid
ed in the building of the Virginia Mill
tarv Institute.
"Whle there | learned the tailor
trade and was taken by Governor
Letcher during the war to Richmond.
There | cut and fitted Confederate
uniforms.
"Since then | have travelled always
on FOOT over the United States. |
have daughter in Alabama, who
married n doctor of wide repute. |
II ave son in South Carolina, who
is partner in a large cotton gin
manufacturing concern. | have
sister, named Mrs. Myers, living at
Webster Springs, w. Va. She is well
known and wealthy.
81 like to roam over the world, and
| visit my son, then my daughter and
then my sister. ! always walk be-
tween places, and when bit by this
dog was Ell route to my sisters home
from Alabama; had walked every
step, and that day from Lexington
via Goshen Ga distince of about thir-
ty-eight miles,, and intended stop
ping at Bath Alum Springs for the
night.
The old gentleman is well edu oated;
has plenty of money and his morals
are pure, and he is undoubtedly con
nected with fine class of people.
He is seventy-three years old, but is
yet hale and hearty. He has receiv-
ed the utmost care and attention by
Mr.. +. l.. Jones family, whose dog
bit him, and they have put forth
every effort for his recovery.
Diligent inquiry around the town
of Lexington coIrObOrates substantial
ly his statements He learned the tail
oring trade with the late John Cor
don
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
Council Meeting.

Messrs. j. l.. Henderson, w. G.
White and III. G. BOwyer, a commit
tee from the Lexington Fire Depart
ment,appeared before the town coun-
Gil Thursday night and requested an
appropriation from that body for
the purchase of 300 feet of new fire
hose. An order was passed making
the appropriation, providing the
amount did not exceed S165. The
kind of hose selected is wax and gum
treated of superior quality and ex-
ceedingly light.
An order was entered whereby
SO, 900 was applied to the sinking
fund. OF this amount 50, 200 was real
lied from the sale of Lexington Val
ley Railroad tOnds and this was sup
plemented by $500 from the towns
treasury,in order to make the amount
equal to the gross receipts from the
sale of. the railroad bonds.
There were present at the meeting
Councilmen Dold, Letcher, Penick,
Quisenberry, and Shields. Mayor
Pierson and Councilman Estill were
out of town
The Presbyterian Church, Waynes-
Eoro has close,.. g contract with
the Marquis Marble works, Stanton,
fora very handsome monument to the
memory of the late DR.. A. r. Cooke.
The stone is of granite, ten feet high
and handsomely carved and orna-
mented
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23
Religious News.

Rev. Robert f. Hutton preached n
Moore's School House Sunday after
noon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-07-23

Steps are being taken by the con
gregation of Trinity Methodist church
for the purchase of a handsome pipe
organ for their church.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-22
OFFICIAL.
LIQUOR LICENSES.

City of Savannah, ONCE Clerk of
Council, Savannah, Ga, Dec Is, 1907
The following applications to retail
liquor during the year 1903 We're read
at meeting of Council Dec 10, 1902, and
referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
VIM. p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council.
George Brodmann. Taylor and East
j. d. Brodman, West Broad and
Maple streets.
Paul Berenthen, 16 Barnard street.
H. Brodmann, Jones and Habersham
streets.
Fred Blenges Duffy and West Broad
streets.
VIM. Bouhan, trustee, Huntingdon
and East Broad streets.
H. c. Brinkman, 226 st. Julian street,
west.
A. Carlson, Gwinnett and Harmon.
c. Duloheny & Co.. 545 Hartridge
street.
]. ]. Egan, Bryan and Whitaker
streets.
]. F. Entelman, 6i4 Liberty street.
east.
f. Elsinger, Drayton and Broughton
streets.
Neil Gildea, 100 Broughton street,
east
Richard Geffken. waldburg and Bur-
roughs streets.
j. F. Grimm, Liberty and Randolph
streets.
Herman Crete, 1874 West Broad
street.
Neil Gildea, "a Bull street.
Hotchkiss & Neville, Broughton and
Jefferson streets.
c. P. Heath. Waldburg street, east OF
Waters road.
J. F. Heitmann. sS4 President street.
east
E. 0. Jernigan. Lumber and zubly
streets.
F. H. Jachens, 533 Pine street.
Mrs. Mary Holman, 533 Indian street.
Cord Kracken, 502 Bay street, west.
A. Klugman. Sims and Lumber
streets.
C. II. Koneman, Oglethorpe avenue
and Farm streets.
\. II. Kelly. Bay street lane near
Bull.
C. H. Monsees, Hall and Jefferson
streets.
j. P. Meyer, SAL Sims street.
John Ohsick, 42O Bay street, west.
M. Ranzin & Son, 80 West Broad
street.
Peter Sampson. SO2 Bryan street,
west.
Henry w. Suffer, 4Ss Price street,
Jas. F. Slater, ~ Reynolds street.
j. F. Slater. East Broad and Bay.
J. H. Scherer, 127 West Broad street.
]. d. Stem, 539 Jones street.
Henry Suffer, 321 Liberty street.
west.
H. Schroeder. 10 Drayton street
D.. Schloteiberg, Hall and Price
streets.
H. Traub G. Son, 55 West Broad
street.
Adolph Winter, IA Barnard street.
c. wilkins & Bro, 461 West Broad
street.
Eugene D. Ybanez, los Bay street,
east.
Nick X. zaris, Railroad and West
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