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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02

&, Charles P. Plat. ffty-eight years old liv.
ing at $50 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
a sufferer from asthma. became suddenly i'll
at the Baltimore and Ohio depot yesterda y
afternoon. He was removed to the Casu-
atty Hospital in the patrol wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Drink Kenny's Teas and Coffees

John R. Kelly, New York Roast Beef,
Spring Lamb. Sweetbreads. Calf Liver,
French Chips. Riggs and Western mkts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02

Coal, Best Grade and Full Weight,
makes lowest price. Moran & Co 2126 Pa ay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02

Hindquarter young lamb. pound for 10c
Mann meats, 80 to 81 Center Market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02

Engel Brothers Company.
Boneless Corned Beef, 10c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Sh arp Horse Trading.

Sharp horse traders were in evi.
dence here Monday. An old gentle
man from Bedford county, Mr.. Jesse
Phillips, traded for horse. After
wards stranger asked him his price
on the animal to which he replied $50.
The man examined the horse and said
he was blind. Soon another man
look ID at the horse and pronounced
him blind, and still another said the
same. Finally Mr.. Phillips sold to
one of the then for S25.
AS soon as the purchase was made
the man said the horse was not blind.
Mr.. Phillips then got several other
men to examine the horse and they
said his eyes were all right. TIE man
who bought was then requested 70
give up the horse for the amount
paid, which he refused to do. The
matter was taken before Mayor
PiersOn and when the stranger
learned that he would either have to
give up the horse or go before the
grand jury, he promptly released his
right to the horse.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Horse Killed.

Last Saturday horse. the property
of William Wall of Lexington, was at
the blacksmith shop of McAlpin g.
Hayslett near Wright's livery stable
for the purpose of being shod. The
front feet had the shoes nailed on,
but when Mr.. Ran Hayslett, the
blacksmith, picked up one of his hind
legs the animal commenced backing,
breaking its halter, and came in
contact with the anvil, breaking its
leg. AS the horse was twenty-five
years old, and no hope of it ever being
well again, out OF humanity for the
dumb brute It was shot and killed.
Mr.. Hayslett was severely hurt by
being thrown across the blacksmith
shop by the struggling, refractory
horse. but fortunately not seri ously.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
" ashingtOn and Lee Notes.

On Friday evening a reception
was given the law classes by
Professor and Mrs. w. r. Vance
and Professor and Mrs. j. r,
Long.
An invitation has been accepted
from the University of Virginia
for four players of Washington
and Lee to take part in the tennis
tournament at Charlottesville in
the spring.
The Graham-Lee and Washing
ton literary societies of the Univer-
sity are arranging for a joint
debate with the Cadet-Dialectic
society of the Virginia Military
Institute.
Two interesting one-act farces
were given last night in Newcomb
hall under the direction of Miss
Annie r. White. A good crowd
was present and the performance
was credita5le and enjoyable.
The first farce was entitled First
Aid to the Injured" and was
presented by the following cast:
Miss NJ. Ridgeley, Miss Rosa
Tucker, Miss Mary Moore, Mr.. w.
w. Farrow and Mr.. Edgar Waddell.
The second farce was "BOX and
Cox" presented by Mr.. h. r.
Tarr, Mr.. Sam. McP. Glasgow and
Mrs. +. NJ. Pendleton.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Adjunct Normal Schools.

An article on the above subject,
contributed by Mrs. NJ. S. Moffett,
principal of the Rockbridge Normal
School, was published in Fridays
Richmond Times-Dispatch, from
which the following excerpts are
taken
1T is not the tuition that debars
our girls from school, but the expenses
of boarding, railroad fare, etc. The
RockDridge Normal has overcome
successfully this obstacle. The girls
here board, lodge and fuel themselves
in the home of the principal They
have regular study hours in the
evening, are provided with kitchen
and dining-room, do their own cook
ing, housekeeping and wait entirely
upon themselves, drawing their
supplies from the abundance OF their
own homes. This system of self
boarding and housekeeping has
proved successful. The girls take
their turns regularly in doing the
work in the kitchen and dining-room;
each girl lodges alone on cot
furnished by herself from her
home.
with a small faculty, each of these
adjunct schools could do the work of
the first two years of the Farnville
course, and then send the students
for the advanced courses to that
school.
Another advantage of this system
Of adjunct schools would I've the
model schools it would establish i'm
the Stat, for the children to attend,
~ each school, of necessity, would
nave its model classes of children.
These model classes would serve as a
object lesson in practical
method work for the teachers of the
district
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
February Court Proceedings

The February term of the county
court began Monday with Judge
w. P. Houston presiding. The
docket was light and all business
was finished by Tuesday after
noon, when the court was adj
iOurned.
The estates of John ID. Sterrett,
deceased, and Job Bennington,
deceased, were committed to
Sheriff Thomas A. Sterrett for
administration. Thomas w. Hard
barger, Robt. G.. Montgomery, Mark
Haitian, Sr., Franklin Linkswiler
and James H. Harper were APP
pointed appraisers of the estate of
job Bennington.
The will of Mrs. MusadOra A.
Boude was ordered to be recorded.
Rev. A. Poe Boude qualified as
administrator c. t. a., in the bond
of 81, 600. r. r. Witt, S. O. Camp
bell, p. NJ. Penick, w. S. Hopkins
and +. NJ. Pendleton were APP
pointed appraisers.
Erroneous assessments against
II. II. Dickinson d Bro. of $685.
for the year 1901 and 1902 on
account of the destruction of
building by fire, were ordered cor
rected and refunded.
The matter of petition for the
recordation Of the names of the
soldiers of Virginia who fought in
her defense in the war between the
States, was continued to the first
day of the next term Of the court.
Mrs. Lucy w. Preston qualified
as ADMINISTRATORS on the estate of
Thomas l.. Preston, deceased, in
place of VIM. G. Preston, deceased.
The report Of Sheriff Thomas A.
Sterrett showed two prisoners in
the county Jail serving sentence,
Frank Hughes and Harry Flint.
Mrs. X. NJ. Hartigan was APP
pointed admins .atrix of her
deceased husband, w. p. Harti-
gan.
w. L. Moore was appointed adj
on the estate of Luther
4. Donald, deceased.
The will of Daniel Fields, Sr.,
deceased, was ordered to be re-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
County S. s. Officers Meet.

A meeting of the executive com
mittee of the Rockbridge County
Sunday School Association was held
at the court house Monday. The
resignation of Mr.. V. w. Davis OF
Timber Ridge, who for several years
has most acoeptably served as secre
tary and treasurer, was accepted, and
Mr.. VIM. r. Kennedy was appointed
to fill out the unexpired term, until
the annual meeting of the convention
In Buena Vista. May 10th and Goth.
Mr.. Davis expects to leave Rock
bridge shortly for Rupert, w. Va,
where he will make his home.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Gi1mOre's Mill.

Gazette Co'1eSpondence
Feb. Eve are sorry to state that
Mrs. Stark Braford is seriously III
from pneumonia.
Miss Emma Jenkins is very sick
from the effects of rheumatism.
The district school was reopened at
this place Monday, with Mrs. Jno. A.
Rice in charge. Thanks are due the
school board for their answer to our
petition and especially to Mr.. j. w.
Gilmore for his interest in the matter.
a Jury of ten" of this place are
well pleased with the olive fruit and
think it's the cheapest article of food
that can be procured. A twenty-five
cent bottle satisfied ten persons and
three families, and the decision was
that to reach the high tone society by
eating olives would be abandoned.
With plenty of soft soap, sand and
brush, the taste was re-
moved and we resumed bacon and
beans for our future food.
jim SwINGER.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04

Mr.. C. w. Waddy of Rockbridge,
has offered in the Legislature a bill
of considerable Importance to the
mining interests of the State. 1t
provides for the appropriation of
100000 to be expended by the
Department of Agriculture in pro-
viding for appliances for assaying
and Analysing the minerals of the
State, and then makes provision
for the actual work of such
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Asleep Amid Flames.

Breaking into blazing home, some
firemen lately dragged the sleeping
inmates from death. Fancied security,
and death near. It's that way when
you neglect coughs and colds. Don t
do it. DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption gives perfect protection
against all Throat, Chest and Lung
Troubles. Keep it near, and avoid
suffering, death, and doctors bills.
A teaspOOnful stops late cough,
persistent use the most stubborn.
Harmless and nice tasting, it's guar
anteed to satisfy by b. II. &c rrell,
Druggist. Price SOC and S1.00. Trial
bottles free
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
X. X. Alexander Fined for Al.
legged Liquor Selling

For alleged selling liquor Mon
day r. R. Alexander (colored) was
yesterday fined $3.50 by Mayor w.
F. Pierson and sentenced to 9O
days imprisonment.
For being drunk on Monday a
countryman was put in Jail for the
night. AT the trial Tuesday morn
ing before Mayor Pierson he said
that he got his liquor from Alex
ander. A warrant was issued
against the latter and his case was
heard at once.
The evidence of the countryman
was to the effe"t that he went into
Alexander's place Monday for a
drink of liquor. He caught on to
the way the establishment was
run. From his testimony the
whiskey was kept in one room,
where it 1as served out to GUS
toners, who in passing out
through another room left the
amount for the drink, ten cents, on
bed. The countryman returned
the second time for drink which
Alexander refused to let him have,
assigning as the reason that the
first drink had rot been paid for.
The visitor told him that he had
left ten cents on the bed, and on
investigation the money was found.
Along with the ten cents, two
were found there which
the witness said he saw another
man put on the bed after taking a
drink.
Alexander acknowledged giving
the man drink of whiskey but
said he had not charged him for
it, nor did he say that the first
drink had not been paid for.
He took an appeal from the
mayors decision and gave bail of
$500.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
To Organize County Teachers
Association.

In today's GAZETTE appears
call from County Superintendent
A. Nash Johnston for the teachers
of Rockbridge to meet in Lexing
ton on Saturday, February 18th
for the purpose of organizing {
local association which will form
a part of the State Teachers Asso
citation.
At an informal meeting recently
held at the residence of Rev. Jas
A. Quarles, d. D., who is vice.
president of the State Association,
for the Tenth District, the desira-
bility of forming a county asso-
citation was discussed. There was
no difference of opinion as to the
Importance of organizing the
teachers Of Rockbridge and COM
mittee was appointed consisting
of Prof. d. C Humphreys, Mr..
Harrington Waddell and Mrs. NJ .
S. Moffett to communicate with
the County Superintendent John
ston on the subject and if he
should call a meeting, the com
mittee was to prepare a program.
The program will be interesting
and instructive, and while it has
not been completed, it may be
stated that addresses may be ex-
pected from Rev. DR.. Jas. A.
Quarles on The Value of Teachers
Association S; Col. f. w. Nichols,
V. Nj. l., on The Mutual Duties of
Teacher and Scholar; DR.. A. Nash
on The Work of the
County Superintendent.
But few counties can boast so
large a number Of trained edu-
Gators as Rockbridge possesses,
and there is no reason why the
ROckbridge Association should
not be made one of the most
and influential associa-
lions in tt e State.
The faculties of both Washing
ON d Lee University and the Vir-
yinia Military Institute have
themselves into local
'hapters of the State Association.
If the teachers of the county
enthusiastically to the
all and form a large, aggressive
nd wide awake association we
Apect to see Rockbridge take a
commanding position in educa-
ional matters.
1t is desired that the members
f the various District School
Boards meet with the teachers on
he day set for the organization of
he association and give them
heir countenance and encourage
tent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
County Court Day.

Monday was February court day
and large crowd of county
citizens were in town. Business
was reported good.
The horse market was brisk and
many animals changed hands
Prices were good ranging from
SIS to $3.50 for good horses, while
plugs were sold for much less.
Lexington is becoming to bt
recognized as good horse market.
and out of town horse buyers com,
here every court day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
At Methodist Church Tonight

The celebration of Christian
Endeavor Day will take place this
evening at Trinity Methodist
church at 7.30 o'clock. An inter-
esting program Will be carried cut.
The principal speaker will be
Rev. Charles d. Bulla of Win
chester, one of the most eloquent
young preachers of the Baltimore
Conference. His theme will be the
value of trained Christian workers.
Nh. Ebert w. G. Boogher will
give brief history of the local
society.
The music will be feature of
the celebration,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Land Sale

The farm of the late David
Orbison containing 1916 acres, stu
ated at the mouth of Kerr's Creek
was sold on Thursday last, tt
Greenlee ID. Letcher for 1925
This sale is SUBJECT to the life estate
of the widow, of SO acres. j. p.
Moore was the commissioner of
sale, and the property was adver-
tised in The GAZETTE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Upper Golfers Creek.

Gaxeite Correspondence.
Feb. 2.-On lash Wednesday night
on going home from dance and while
stopping at the home of Mr.. Dave
Potter's, an alteration took place
between Dock Bane and Lone Vess,
resulting in the latter getting his
head split open with fire shovel.
Knucks and chairs were freely used
in the battle. Vess is now in a
precarious condition and there is
little hope for his recovery. DR..
Black dressed the wound and while
so doing he extracted several pieces
of bone from the shattered skull.
No arrests as yet have been made.
Dogs have made raids on several
flocks of sheep in this neighborhood.
5. W. Foster killed one of them while
after his sheep.
The two phone companies of
Buffalo District held joint meeting
at Oak Dale, Wednesday, the 28th.
The object of the meeting,as we have
it, was to adopt some plan to engraft
the two lines, either by buying out
or selling out We learn that the
prices asked were two high, conse-
quently the desired effect was not
accomplished and they adjourned
sine die.
We have q great deal of sickness in
this section, mostly among children.
Pneumonia is taking the lead. Mr..
Andrew Conner lost one of his
children last week.
Rev. Mr.. Cowherd preached at the
Baptist church here last Sunday.
X RAYS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Prof. James A. Harrison Goes
Abroad.

The Charlottesville Progress of last
Thursday says: DR.. James A. Harri-
son, Mrs. Harrison, and their little
boy Letcher, left the University this
afternoon for New York, whence
they will sail, on the 3rd of February,
on a Mediterranean cruise, which will
last until April. In April they will
disembark in Italy and go to Rome
for Easter, afterwards travelling over
Europe as they may please until
September.
DIR. Harrison's leave of absence
from the University, in which in
stitution he is professor of Teutonic
languages, has been granted on
account of his eyesight, which has
been very much injured by over work,
especially in connection with his
edition of Poe.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Rural Delivery Notice.

All subscribers to THE GAZETTE who desire
their papers changed from their present postofice:
and sent by the rural delivery routes requested
to notify US at once This is the only way we
have ofhndng,out who prefer to have their papers
sent by these routes. The postofice regulations
are that mail can only be served to such patrons
as provide themselves with regulation boxes.
Therefore it is important that these boxes be put
up at once, and notification be sent to us in order
to be served promptly with THE GAZETTE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Ground Hog Day.

Monday was ground hog day,
the time when the unpretentious
but wondrously weather wise
woodchuck issues forth from his
lair and fixes the climatic con-
ditiOns for the next six weeks or
thereabouts.
Much speculation was made
Monday whether or not the ground
hog saw his shadow. The day
was very cloudy, with an occas-
Toned glimpse of the sun, and there
is some question whether or not
the animal saw his shadow. Hence
the weather for the next six weeks
doubtful.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
To Our Correspondents.

We frequently have to omit letters from our
esteemed correspondents because they reach us
too late. We would greatly appreciate getting
these communications early in the week as
practicable, certainly not later than Tuesday, and
Monday il at all possible. We can rarely use
letters received on Wednesday, which is our da
OF publication.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Springfield

| Sprln2He1u
GaEeHr Co,1t5oOndenct.
Feb. o. On Wednesday night. Jan
%, 1908, Mrs. s. w. Arnold gave a
most delightful party at her beautiful
home, coax Forest, which was
prettily decorated for the occasion
and presented quite n charming APP
pearance. Delicious refreshments
were served and with music and
dancing the evening passed swiftly
away Those present were, Misses
Marie Watts, Sallie Johnston, Maud
Davidson, Mary FiLch, Bessie Her
ring, Mary Lou Watts, Ethel Starkc.
Maria Hardy and Mrs. Coray Leech,
and Messrs. Bailey, Cunningham and
Ewall of Buena Vista, Wilson Whit
more, Erskine Arnold, Louis Burger,
Charles Leckie, Jonathan Herring.
Dan McClelland, Coray Leech, Brown
lee Barger and Will Harvey.
Miss Marie Watts Of Buffalo Forge,
who was the guest of friends here
last week, returned home Thursday.
Miss Myrtle Parson spent several
days the past week in Buchanan with |.
Miss Belle Thompson.
Miss Katie Leech, a charming young
lady of Clifton Forge, is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. Graham Leech near Red /
Mills.
We are glad to know that the |
ground hog failed to see his
shadow. CLOVER Blossom.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04

An erroneous report was sent
out TO the daily press few
days ago that the Board of Visitors
of the Virginia Military Institute
at their recent meeting in Lexing-
ton, had increased the salaries of
the assistant professors from 81, 900
to $1,000 per year, and the full
professors by like sum. No such
action was taken by the board.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
New Advertisements

Lyons, Mundy & Co.-closing out
sale of ready-made clothing.
A. Nash Johnston, Co. Supt. of
Schools-call for meeting OF teachers.
q. d. Letcher-order of publication,
Rachel Miller VS.. Sarah j. Anthony.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is the list Of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postoffice for the week ending Feb. g.
Entsminger, Mrs. Margaret; Gilbert,
Mrs. Martha; larry, Dewitt.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCLUNG PATTON, p. NJ.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
A Startling Surprise.

Very few could believe in looking
at A. 4. Hoadlev, a healthy, robust
blacksmith Of Tilden, Ind, that for
ten years he suffered such tortures
from Rheumatism as few could en-
dure and live. But a wonderful
change followed his taking Electric
Bitters. 1.-TWO bottles wholly cured
m,," he writes, land have not felt
Il twinge in over year, They
regulate the Kidneys, purify the
blood and cure Rheumatism, Neural
gia Nervousness. improve digestion
and give perfect health. Try them.
Only 80 cts. at B. H. Gorrelrs drug
store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Luck i'm Thirteen.

By sending 10 miles VIM. Spirey OF
Walton Furnace. VT, got box OF
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, that wholly
cured horrible Fever Sore on his
leg. Nothing else could. Positively
cures Bruises, Felons, Ulcers, Erup-
tions, Boils, Burns, Corns and Piles.
Only 25c. Guaranteed by b. H..
Gorrell, Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-02-04
Commissioners
Sale of Land.
AS. A. WILSON, .......... phiniifT.

JAS. A. WILSON. ............ Plaintiff,
rs
+. NJ. x w. A. PRNDLRToN, Defendants.
The undersigned, Special Commissi, n
! ers, pursuant To a decree OF the Cir.ult
Court of i.ockbridgc, pronounced October
2Sth, l9Oy, In vacation, in The chancery
cause in said Court pending, entitled,
jas. A. Wilson VS.. +. NJ. 4 W. A. Pen.
dleton, will offer for SAFE at public auc-
ten to the highest bidder, in front Of the
Court House In Lexington, Va, on
Saturday, February Dist, 1903,
at IL O'Clock NJ the following described
real state:
That certain tract of land lying IN Nat
ural Bridge District in the couniy OF Rock
bridge, containing 574 Acres, being
the same land conveyed by Jas. A. VIII
son to 4. NJ. 4 W. \ P~ndleton, ETC.,
by deed dated September 30. 1890. duly
recorded In the COUNT Court Clerk s
Ofllce Of Rockbridge County. in Deed
Book No. 20, rage lie
This land adjOins the other lands II
James A. Wilson and those Of Thomas
wilson. lying about 3 miles from the
Natura Bridge.
Most OF the land Is arabic, 10 acres
being good bottom LAM. and part IN
wood
TERMS OF SALT :-One-third cash.
and the balance In three equal annual
bearing interest from the
day of sale, the deferr paymen is to be
evi fenced by the bonds OF the purchaser,
waving the Homeste I'd Exemption.
W. ). HOPKINS,
ID. T. MOORE,
W. I. SHIELDS,
Special Commissioners.
!, r. II. Witt, Clerk Of the Circuit
Court Of Rockbridge. do certify that w.
). Hopkins, Geaerol Receiver OF the
Court. Ia authorized by decree to collect
he purchase money from the above sale,
lnder ard by virtue OF his official bond
rs such Receiver.
Given und.r my hand this 18th day OF
January, 1908. :. .4r
R. K. WIT. clelk.
Jan 81, 1t. 3. ~i1ai