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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-28

Capt. Jim Buck returned to Bristol
Sunday night after short visit here to
his daughter, Mrs. Charles Davis.
For eiok headache try Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets; they will
ward off the attack it taken in time.
For sale by W. w. Buck 81 Co.
VIII Dudley was DIP from BRISTOL last
Sunday and spent the day with h!s bro
Their, Robert Dudley and bis sister, Mrs.
Gambler.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-28

Come to see the Old Maids made into
beautiful young girls, at Marion Dec
ember 9th.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-28
$4,000
GIVEN away.

a .
With every purchase Of fifty
cents, or for every fifty cents
paid on account before
Thanksgiving day. DAVIS
CO., Bristol,
Tenn, are going to give one
ticket which is a chance at $40
in cash which that popular
firm is going to give to some
one Of .ts customers on that
day. This is no lottery, but
an out and out gift.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-28

Davis-Alderson Co, carry
the best Shoes and Hats that
can be bought anywhere
Mail orders receive careful
attention.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-28

REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR
(From the Now York Press
To women pain esdured to love is a
pleasure.
More men are nagged into devlltry
than are tempted into mischief.
1t takes women to sanction fashion
that makes rain coat fit and look like
a nightgown,
A woman loves to hear her husband
swear when she can pretend she doesn's
know what he is doing.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-28

Frank and Ebert Buck have been Wis
iting friends here Within the last few
days,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06

day from Virginia Beach, where he
was attending the State Board Of
Agriculture. He reports almost a
total failure of tobacco in the East
and especially in Henery county.
Mr.. John A. Natter has moved into
our neighborhood, on the farm
recently bought of Mr. Alexander
ZoIlnan. Mr.. Zollman has moved to
n place bought of Mr. WIN. Jennings
in Falling Spring neighborhood.
Bowlin 4 Wilson are making
much improvement on Buffalo. They
built q large harm for Vim. Deacon, II
stable for +. Ct. Ruff, three new
houses for Gum Lee, and have con
tracted TO build three more barns in
the near future They built q new
dwelling house for VIM. Miller at
Sdeway.
Mr. j. +. McKenery has entered
suit against the Texas and Pacific
r. r. for damage caused to his back
in the wreck on July II, retainil & F.
II. Glasgow as council. ST. ELMO.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
IRWIN & COMPANY.
Attention From Those Who
Wish to Boy Land.

| offer for sale privately my farm known
as the nateer Farm lying on Buffalo
Creek at Zollman's Mill, in Rockbridge
county, Va, and about six miles from
Lexington The farm contains
About 32S Acres
of which about 22S acres are cleared.
Balance is in TIMBER, much OF it OF best
quality. \ good deal OF the land is in
grass.
improvements consist OF comfortable
fralle mansion house of eight rooms.
tenant house. stable and other necessary
outbuildings. Spring water is piped into
the house and barnyard. There il an
orchard on the place.
The land is well arranged in feds and
running water in every field.
More than 100 acres OF the farm Is
superior land. A part Is rolling and
particularly good for grazing.
The farm is situated in a good neigh
borhood, about one and one half mi IS
from church, school and postofilce; also
good mill adjacent.
II not sold privately before
Tuesday, September 10th, 1907,
it will be offered that day on the premises
at public auction at 3 o'clock p. m.
Terms on application. Apply to
july 90 st JOSEPH s. NATTER.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
Wilson's Sprin gs.
iazette Correspondence.

Gazette Correspondence.
August 4.-Last Saturday, August
end, was ared letter day in the history
of Wilson's Springs. Without any
preconcerted move on the part of the
visitors there drove into the grounds
in the forenoon by actual count 40
carriages, buggies, spring wagons and
one tally-ho from Buena Vista. Count
ing the $50 permanent sojournerS
there must have been at least 400
people here OH Saturday.
Three boys, visitors at the Baths,
came upto Wilson's Springs THU
day. While there it was told them
that there was a huge venomOus snake
in an adjacent cavern, to which the
boys repaired at once. Soon firing
of pistols was heard and those in the
secret knew that the enemy had
been touched. In few moments
the boys came back limping showing
signs of vanquishment. they had
used an old pistol to dislodge his
snakeship, but with uncertain aim.
1t was like quarrying rocks, for at the
first fire splinter of the rock re-
bounding struck one of the young
men wounding him severely in tn
hip, the rebounding of the ball struck
another, and the other one received
Il painful wound from splintered
rocks. What a dreadful 'fusee' that
must have been if in the hands of
your enemy. The snake remained
master of the situation.
Mrs. Mary Wilson. the hostess o.
Wilson's Springs, is now in her S4th
year. May she live to shed sunshine
around another generation.
BILLY BOwLEGS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
The Constitutional Tree.

During the session of the Constitu-
tional Convention an oak tree was
sent to each member and officer of
that body from the agricultural de-
partment mt the instance of Congress
man Harry l.. Maynard of Ports
mouth. There were 100 members of
the convention. Approaching the
interest in these memorial oaks and
their whereabouts, the Richmond
Dispatch addressed letters to each
member making inquiry as to the dis
position made of them, the ceremo-
MES, if any, attending their planting,
and what the prospects of the trees
are.
]. w. Gilmore, one of the delegates
from Rockbridge, replied as follows:
1.-The constitutional oak was duly
received and planted without cere-
mony at my home at which myself
and ancestors have been living since
1910. The tree is growing nicely.
Hon. A. G. Braxton's Of Augusta,
has become public property. He
says:
"Replying to your favor of July %
1902, inquiring where the tree receiv'
ed by me was planted, and whether
there were any ceremonies accompa
nying the planting of it, and wheth
er it is growing. The tree planted by
me is growing very nicely in the
courthouse square.
G. j. Campbell of Amherst, says:
Replying to your inquiry in re
gard to the Constitutional COnven
ton Oak, will say / planted mine il
front of my Office on the court green
but it died. hope to get another il
the fall. There were no ceremOnie!
attending its planting.
Congressman Harry ID. Flood:
1.-The oak tree sent me by Con
gresham Harry j.. Maynard wa
planted on the lawn Of my home b.
my manager without 'pomp or cere
mony,' and is living and growing
| we'll
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
Upper Golfers Creek.
Gazette Correspondence.

Gazette Correspondence.
August 4.-On Tuesday, the Goth
the four weeks of drought was broker
by n down-pOur of rain and from that
time on we have had copious showers
every day. AS a result, there will be
thousands of bushels of corn made
Pasturage is coming to the front and
the farmers are rejoicing.
Mr.. Isaac McFadden and hi'
daughter-in-law, Mrs j. s. Nc
Fadden, and children of Rockville
Ind, are the guests of Mrs. Rache
Hull at Marmion.
Mrs. Willie Hill of Roanoke, i,
here, visiting her father, Mr.. VIM
Entsminger.
Mrs. f. w. Tribbett, accompanie
by her mother, Mrs. VIM. Cummings
and two of her children, took the
advantage of the Buena Vista excur
sion last week to Luray They were
well pleased with their trip.
Miss Minnie Adair of Kerr's Creek
has been the guest of Mrs. H. w
Wade for the past week, at Marmion
Messrs. Maura Anderson of Marmior
and a. S. Black of Collierstown, have
recently been granted license by the
State Medical Board of Examiners tC
practice their profession.
Mr. and Mrs. a. 5. Montgomery
left this morning for two weeks
stay in Pocahontas and Randolph
counties, W. Va.
Mr.. Bake Hutton, one of your
townsmen, after an absence of nine
years, attended church at Golfers
town last Sunday.
Miss Mamie Hutton of Baltimore,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles
Montgomery of Marnion.
Messrs. Swink, Badly and Weed,
machine men, have about completed
threshing out the crops in this section.
AS result, small crops were realized
Mr.. j. c. Forsythe of Staunton, is
visiting his sister, Mrs &. &. Tribbett,
at Maple Grove. \ RAYS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
Pins?

Who knows the yane of the Pins used the United
States The last tells that nearly seventy million
of Them valued at nearly million and half dollars were
produced in 1900 See how many kinds Of Pins there Just
PINS everyday pins then BLACK PINS WHITE PINS
HAIR PINS, VEIL PINS SAFETY PINS, &c
All these represented in the stores stock and many varieties
of each Are going to the mountains the seashoe
where? Be lay supply of these little articles
cry out in despair, A pin-my kingdom for pin !!
The hot weather suggests other needu articles TOILET Pow
DEs of which have variety including Mennens and the Blue
Banner the last named being exceptionally fine article at Oc
boxes for 5c TOILET SOAPS the genuine Carmel White Castillo
Imported Gycerne Cutcr Packers Tar Cogate Turkish Bath
and many others CT sterling worth.
The style dress at this time year calls for RIBBONS abund
We just receiving another big lot in variety of weaves
colors and qualities.
1t hardly pays advertise those splendid DC soft ae but
just to let know they here again. mention the purchase Of
another lot. Come quickly if you want them
Our Grocery Department has been busy this
in better shape osuppy your need GINGER ALE pn
sparkling strong dozen bottess very seaonabe and
refreshing Homegrown Fruits that selling
unusual quantity of ORANGES and BANANAS.
CAKES and CRACKERS We get these often to have them
fresh possible Just received lot including CHEESE SAND
wIcHE SOCIAL TEAS RECEPTION FLAKES LUNCH MILK BISCUITS Van
WATERS ALMOND Box BONs, etc. etc.
We headquarters for all good breakfast foods including MALT
WHEAT Biscuit FORCE FKED RICE TOASTED WHEAT FLAKES GRAPE
NUTS MALTA VITA &c
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
County Correspondence.
a Virginia Welcome.

For The Gazette.
On Saturday, July 18th, about four
p. m, after a hot, fatiguing journey.
the undersigned, with wife and two
pairs Of bright little folks, three trunks
SC, arrived at Glasgow, Va, five
miles from Falling Spring manse.
Our car of furniture had preceded u
only the day before, to Buffalo Forge,
two miles from the manse
At Glasgow We we're awaited by
several members of our church there,
especially by Mr.. r. q. Paxton, with
carriage and pair of nice bays to con
vey us to Falling Spring, and two
horse dray for our trunks end traps.
A nice drive brought us, before six
D. H., to the spacious manse and 40
acre lot, with garden ready made,
u much talked of home which wife
and the kids had great anxiety to
see.
Arriving in the midst of II refresh
ing shower welcome closing of hot
day and nearly two hundred miles
Journey what do We findy The
manse already occupied by Elder j.
:. Paxton, his good wife, Deacons
Clark and Beard and several deacon
,sses, by whom, with the help OF
various other members, and n number
of wagons, our household goods had
been seized on arrival, conveyed to
the manse, the carpets and mating
down, curtains and shades up-mOre
than we had shipped-and, to crown
all, hot supper ready; and so we
found ourselves being served first by
the congregation. The pantry was
supplied with things necessary, and
hint was given, which we soon
understood, that more was to follow
flour, sugar, lard, coffee, ham,
chickens, &c, with hay and oats in
the barn.
A hearty greeting by good congre-
cations at both churches on Sunday,
was followed throughout the week by
daily calls from members, not empty
handed.
Monday morning n good fresh COW
was driven in. Tuesday nice conf
bination bay for the parson on easy
terms-and this is what we call now
"A Virginia Welcome
We are happy, and would not
exchange such home and such Il
people for all the college presi-
denotes. A. q. BUCKNER.
Buffalo Forge, Augusta.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06

Old walnut stumps that were re-
garded as worthless are sought
after at prices that seem almost
fabulous. An Indiana concern has
had men travelling over the country
buying every old walnut stump
that could be found. AT first the
prices paid were small, but as tn.
eyes of the stick-timber people
began to open the prices went
higher and higher until now they
are out of sight, AMI the funny
part about it is that the uglier,
knOttier and more unsightly the
stump the more money it will
bring. The stump of walnut
tree cut several years ago is now
bringing more than the whole of
the tree. The stumps are made
snto yaneering material and used
i'm the manufacture of gh-grade
furniture.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
Fairfield.
Gazette Correspondence.

ti0LOtbN
August AFR. James A. Wilson OF
Cyprus Falls, came near having a
serious accident by lightning on last
Saturday afternoon, the large locust
tree in his front yard being struck
and torn down. The current ran in
on the phone wire destroying the
phone and following the wire into
the ground making quite hole in
the earth. The damage howeve.
consisted of demolishing 80 window
lights, turning over some house
furnishings, etc. Luckily no one was
in front of the house at the time.
Mr.. S. b. Wallace and wife of
Charleston, w. Va, together with
Miss Price of New Market, Va, are
the guests of Mr.. j. w. Wallace and
family.
Miss Elmer Echard of Louisiana, is
the guests of her cousin, Miss Maude
McCauley
Misses Stephie Roadcap and Grace
Parker of Raphine, and the Misses
Lackey of Timber Ridge, were guests
at the Methodist parsonage last
week.
Rev. j. Spencer Smith and Yrs.
Smith have arrived in Fairfield to
take up their residence.
Mr.. F. II. Templeton and Miss
BERTHE Sale are soiourning at Wilson $
Springs.
Misses Babe Lynn, Sue Clemmer,
and Mabel Hanger are attending the
teachers examination in Lexington
The Methodist Sunday school gave
IL supper last Friday night to rails
money for new library.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
Pub1ic Sale
Personal Property.

Having sold my farm, | desire to sell
my personal property. And intending to
move TO Missouri, will offer for sale all
my personal property on
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1902.
at my residence near Fancy Hill, COM
mencing at 10 o'clock sharp, the follow
ing property, to wit
4Good WorklIols SEES and 2Colts Young
Mich Cows, 20 Yearlings entitled to
pasturagc on the farm the present season,
Good Yearing Bull, 5 thoroughbred
Shropshire Sheep, Brood Sows and rs
Shotes. / 2-Horse Wagon, Buggy, all
my Agricultural Implements, consisting
in part OF | Superior Drill, | Binder,
Mower, Flows, Syracuse Harrow, |
First Class Corn Shelter, and everything
necessary for the conduct of flrst-class
farm. All my Household and Kitchen
Furniture.
Terms of Sale: All sums Of $40 and
under. cash will be required; all sums
over that amount credit Of six months
will be given, the purchaser giving
negotiable note well endorsed.
aug 6 ct J. H, JENNINGS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06

The trial of Judge c. j. Campbell
Of Amherst on an indictment
charging him with felonious as
sault upon Rev. G. H. Crawford,
came to an end at midnight Satur-
day with verdict of acquittal.
When the verdict Of the jury was
read, yells, shrieks and loud huzzas
rent the air The Campbell element
was in large majority, and it
gave full vent to its glad feelings.
Although then past midnight, the
sound f the Court House bell rang
out upon the air, and Judge
Campbell's friends held a meeting
at which resolutions were adopted
with shout endorsing the acquit-
tai Of Campbell. The iurymen
retired at 0 o'clock and at |
o'clock announced that it could
reach no decision. 1t stood II
for acquittal and one for con-
viction on charge Of common
assault. The verdict Of the jury
was Il surprise to everybody who
lived remote from the vicinity
where the assault occurred.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
OUR HOME COMPANY.

The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Rockbridge
Mutual Insurance Company, on the
23rd of this month, is an event of
interest to the farmers of Rock
bridge. Whether it shall continue
its work Of usefulness, or be cir
cumscribed to its present limits,
matter that ought to cOncer.
every well-wisher of the company
The maximum amount allowed
by its charter of 81 ,000,OOO has
long since been reached, and be-
cause it has not been enlarged, the
usefulness and efficiency of the
company has been greatly i'm
paired. There is business right
here for 1T to do, but applicants
are forced to go to the old line
companies, which cost much more,
to get safe insurance. There is no
tenable reason why the charter can
not be changed to suit the healthy
and growing condition of the COM
pany, and be made 50, 900, 600 in
stead of $1,000, 900. The expenses
need not necessarily be more than
at present. The secretary, the
chief salaried officer is employed at
$3.50 a year, and the pay of the
board of directors is not allowed
to exceed $50 per year for each
director.
The company has of late years
gotten rid of all hazardous risks,
and confined itself more strictly to
the purposes for which it was
instituted, the furnishing of the
farmers with cheap and safe
home insurance at exactly cost.
There never can be cheaper in
surance that is sound and reliable.
for the Rockbridge Company just
has to pay actual losses, no high
salaried officers or army of agents
being recognized.
BY all means increase the amount
allowed by the charter, and let our
home company do all the business
it can get. Money spent with this
concern remains at home, and this
lisa matter worthy of consideration.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
Mr.. NJ. W. Rerger was In Lexington

Mr., NJ. w, Barger was In Lexington
Monday.
We are sorry to state that Mrs.
Starke Braford is very i'll with appen-
dicites at her home near here.
Miss Rubie Inge of Bedford county,
is visiting Miss Mabel Hatcher.
Captain Chiles is charging the
storeroom occupied by Mr..
E. N. Chiles, which Will give much
needed room; also making four nice
dwelling over store.
jim SWINGER.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06

In the Sixth Congressional dis
trict last Saturday, primary was
held to nominate candidate for
Congress. The candidates were
Hon. Carter Glass of Lynchburg,
Hon. Graham Clayton of Bedford,
and Colonel S. M. Bowman OF
Roanoke. Glass led the other
candidates by about 5000.
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Jim Spring.
For The Gazette.

I
August 5.-Few Lexington peOpl
are aware of the fact that there is such
place in this county as Jim Spring.
1t is situated about two miles south
east of the Rock bridge Alum Springs,
in a delightfully."- cool valley at the
foot of a mountain between Lexington
and the Alum.
The place is owned and managed
by Mr.. John Fitzpatrick of this
county, who lives on the premises
during the summer months, looking
after the interests and comforts
the many visitors who occupy hi
clean and comfortable cabins tina
run in rows to the Spring, which is
several hundred yards up the valley.
The water is chalybeate and
sulphur and delightfully."- cool and re-
freshing.
Cabins can be rented for very
small sum per week and parties can
keep house, or can get board with
Mr. Fitzpatrick who is we'll fixed for
tn 5 purpose. The principal amuse-
ments are fishing and hunting during
the day and game playing at night
upon large square platform, which
the genial host has had built for this
purpose. Its close proximity to tn
Alum makes it also desirable plac
to SPEND the summer.
RECENT VISITOR.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
Buffalo Forge.
Gazette Correspondence,

gazette Correspondence.
August 5.-Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Clark
are spending few weeks al Jim Springs
Mr.. and Mrs. Betell OF Marshall, Texa s,
are summering here at the home Of Miss
Mollie Burks.
Communion services will ibe held at
Falling Spring church Sunday, August
nth.
Little Arnold Buckner had the mis-
fortune to be kicked by a horse on last
Saturday. but was not seriously hurt.
Misses Stella Blackburn Of Staunton,
and Edith Clemmer of Fairfield, are
visiting Miss Gussie Beard.
Buffalo Mills Sunday school will have
their annual picnic in the grove near the
home ..of Miss Mollie Burks Saturday
next, August 9th.
Rev. C. ID. Waller OF Marion, former
pastor OF Falling Spring, is spending a
few days visiting that congregation.
Mr.. 1. s. Rees, who has been on the
sick list for some weeks, has about re-
covered. B. +. V.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06

7 rIRGlNIA In the Clerks Office of
" the Circuit Court OF Rockbridge
County, July 2Sth, 1902
A. w. LUDwICK and wife Plaintiffs,
vs. IN CHANCERl.
MOSES j. LUDwIcH's Admir-.
Heirs, &c. Defendants.
The object of this suit is to sell the
lands Of which Moses j. Ludwick died.
seized. pay his debts and divide the resi-
due Of the proceeds thereof among the
parties entitled thereto.
And affidavit having been made and
filed, that the defendants John L. Lud.
wick and NJ. L. Ludwick his wife and
Louisa j. Hite and NJ. L. Hite her
husband, are non-residents OF the State
OF Virginia, it Is ordered that the said
nonresident defendants, do appear here
within fifteen days after due publication
OF this order and do what Is necessary 10
protect their interests In this suit.
A copy teste:
X. r. WITT, Clerk.
moore q Moore Pc ily 80 1t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-08-06
Rapllinc.
Gazette Correspondence.
BILLY BOwLEGS,


Aug. 4.-On Wednesday afternoon
at the home of the bride, Miss Jen-
ME Bell Bradley, daughter of Mr.,
Ellis Bradley, was married to Mr.
Robert LeeBoOth. Rev. Il. ii. Gray
bill of the Methodist church, Officiat
ed.
Our vicinity was visited Saturday
afternoon by destructive rain
storm accompanied by severe wind
and lightning.
Mr.. w. Frank Humphris at Vesu-
vius, lost his barn and contents OF
hay by lightning. 1t was insured in
the Rockbridge Mutual INSURANCE
Comp any for $500.
Lightning struck a strawstack on
he farm of Mrs. Davis Rowan, caus
ing its destruction.
The recent rains have saved the
corn crop and hopes are now enter
tanned that the yield WILL be satisfac-
tory. AAA.