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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Miss Wilson Becomes the Bride
of Mr.. Fisher

A pretty wedding was sOlemnizet
today at noon at the nome of Mr.
and Mrs. James A. Wilson Of neal
Fairfield, when their eldest daugh.
ter, Miss Alyce Cochran Wilson,
was married to Mr.. Howard c..
Fisher of Washington, d. G.. The
officiating minister was Rev. Di
James A. Quarles of Washington
and Lee University.
The bride is an attractive and
popular young lady and she was
becomingly gowned in white taf-
feta silk with lace trimmings. She
carried bouquet Of Brides roses
The brides attendants were her
two sisters, Misses Evelyn and
Julia Wilson, her cousin, Miss
Margaret Lackey of Buena Vista,
and Miss Clara Mccormick of near
Fairfield. They were dressed in
white organdy and carried white
nrySantnemums.
The flower girls were two little
cousins of the bride, Misses Eliza
beth and Margaret Kinnear. They
were dressed in white.
The bridal party entered the
parlOr to the strains of the we'd
ding march played by Messrs.
Hansford, Ollie and Harry Bell pr
on the violin, guitar and
mandolin, and during the ceremony
they rendered softly "The Dream.
The parlor was darkened and
lighted by candles. The decora-
tons were pink and green and the
dining room white and green.
Immediately after the ceremony
luncheon was served, after which
the couple drove TO Staunton to
take the train for New York and
other cities. They will make their
home in Washington, where Mr..
Fisher holds a position in connec-
ion with the postoflice of that
,ity.
Among those present from a
distance were Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w.
Allan and Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Har-
an Of Charlottesville, Mr.. and Mrs.
:. r. Bear of Staunton, Miss Lucy
Young of Charles ton, W, Va, and
Ir. G.. ". b. Harris of West Vir-
,inia.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Harry Tucker az Law Professor

A dispatch from Washington tc
the Richmond News-Leader saws
the correspondent of that paper
called on Hon. H. st. George
Tucker, the dean of the Columbian
Law School, to inquire how he
liked his new work and surround
ings. Mr.. Tucker stated he was
much impressed with the great
work Of the two schools under his
charge, and that during the pres
ent year there would probably be
about $50 to 600 men in the two
schools of law and diplomacy. He
lectures four times a week, but has
reserved Saturday and Monday so
that he can continue his work in
Virginia in connection with the
great educational movement in
which he has been engaged for
two years.
He stated he wanted it known in
the State that he would be glad to
make any appointments on these
days-Saturday and Monday-for
the purpose Of speaking on the
subject of "Education." He seems
to be greatly interested in his
work, and when seen was leaving
for Virginia to speak at Lexington
today and to vote Tuesday before
his return.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Kappa Alpha Memorial Hall at
NJ. l. IL

For many years the project has
been agitated of building a hall on
the grounds of Washington and
Lee University to memorabilia the
founding of the Kappa Alpha
Fraternity at Washington and
Lee University in 1865. The
plans have now taken definite
shape, and a charter has been
obtained under the laws of Yir-
ginia.
Messrs. s. Il. Ammen of Balti-
more, Tazewell 7. HUBBARD of Nor
folk, Prof. J. R. Long of Wash
ington and Lee University, Col
onel Francis Mallory of Virginia
Military Institute, and Greenlee
D.Letcher of Lexington, are named
as the trustees.
1t is proposed to construct the
building with stone foundation
and the second and third stories
of either stone or pressed brick
and a slate roof. A portico will
be in front with pillars and style
to be of Grecian architecture, in
keeping with the professors
no. ses and the University build
ings. The second story will be
devoted to the hall, the vault
entrance and ante-chambers. The |
third story will be used for bed
rooms.
The building will be located in
front of Prof. Addison Hogus's
residence in the Univerity campus.
rhe cost will be about $4,000 of |
his amount some 1900 is in
land. AS soon as half of the
proposed cost has been raised, work
IN the building will commence.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
County Court Proceedings

TheNovember term of the Count,
Court began Monday, Judge w
p. Houston presiding.
The will of Joseph Fultz, de
ceased, was proven and probated
and the will of G.. P. Hutton, de
ceased, was partly proven,
Mrs. M. +, Kirby, widow of VIM
r. Kirby, was appointed admin.
istratrix on the estate of her de.
ce-sed husband.
In the matter of the petition OF
Mrs. Christie Tribbett and others
for new public road leading from
the Lexington and Covington turn
pike to the Collierstown road
through the lands of William
Knick, L. M. Entsminger and Mrs.
Christie Tribbett, a distance of
about three-fourths of a mile, the
petition was approved by the road
board of Buffalo district and was
referred to W. A. Tribbett, road
commissioner, to be reported on at
the next term of the Court.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Change in c. & o. Schedule

A new schedule went into effect
last Sunday on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad, which contains
several important changes.
The new schedule provides for
but two trains on Sunday, arriving
at II AS p. m. and leaving at 4 p.
m. The train leaving here Sun
day morning and the one arriving
Sunday evening at $50 have both
been discontinued.
During the week the outgoing
trains leave at the same time as
formerly, namely, 10:25 a. M, 4
p. m, and 6:55 p. m, while the
incoming trains arrive at $3.50 a.
m, 12;45 p. m, and $50 p. III.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Real Estate Transfers

The following deeds of bargain anC
sale were entered OF record i'm the
Clerks office of Rockbridge county
during the week ending Nov. 3.
w. Il. Shields, special commr. to
George +. Pultz, undivided one-hali
interest in 30 acres in Lexington dis
tr;ct, 1925.
Howard Fortune and wife to John
Fortune and wife, 10 acres near
Goshen.
Samuel w. Grant and wife to Sam'l
b. Grant and wife, II acres on Irish
Creek, adj. grantor, SOS,
Paul NJ. Penick, special comDr. to
John NJ. Peery, a27 acres on Broad
Greek, adj. j. d. Houston's heirs,
$1,000,
5. &. Roadcap and wife to j. f.
Quinn and E. NJ. Quinn, acres near
Goshen, $50.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Old Time Negro Attracts Much
Attention
NrwbOr NewS Press. oct. 70fh.

NrwbOr NtwS Press. oct. 2ofh.
Jefferson Shields, the personifi
cation of the "ole" Virginia negro
is one of the most interesting
figures of the reunion. Clad in .
Confederate gray uniform, be.
decked with badges, ribbons and
souvenirs, and carrying large
cornstalk walking stick, Jefferson
attracts attention everywhere he
goes and makes brief speeches on
all occasions.
He was cheered when he entered
the academy and after the meeting
at noon, Senator Daniel took him
in his carriage, drove to a photo
graph gallery and had the old
mans picture taken.
The old man is entirely unrecon-
structed and makes what might
be considered very unpatriotic
speeches. Some one told him that
he had "better look out, as there
were lot of Yankees in Newport
News" and jefferson replied that
he expected to see some Yankees
here; that he understood "they
wanted to consolidate.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Democratic Speaking on Monday
Closed the Campaign

The political campaign in Rock
bridge, which was characterized
by apathy on the part of the Demo
Gratis, was brought to a close Mon
day, when several of her distin
guished sons addressed the voter.
of the county. The speaking tool
place in the court house and 6
large crowd was in attendance.
County Chairman Frank Moore
called the meeting to order and
presided. He introduced as first
speaker, Hon. Greenlee d. Letcher,
former chairman of the County
Democratic Executive Committee,
who spoke briefly and reviewed the
party's work during past years.
He said that while he was chair
man, in order to prevent any sus-
picion of dictatorial policy on the
part of the executive committee.
he had never permitted himself to
be elected delegate to any county
convention. He closed by urging
the voters to support the Demo
cratic nominees.
Attorney-General w. A. Ander-
son was next presented and deliv-
cred strong and stirring speech.
He reviewed the situation in Vir-
ginia and pointed out many adj
vantages which the new Constitu-
ton conferred OH the white people
Of the State. His statement that
the Anglo-Saxon had always
dominated and would always domi-
nate every and all other race, was
received with enthusiastic ap-
Dlause.
Mr.. Roy G.. Mitchell of Browns
burg, the Democratic nominee for
he House of Delegates from Rock
fridge, was next presented to the
audience and he spoke briefly,
the Democrats of Rock
ridge for their confidence and for
he honor con erred on him Of
making him their standard bearer.
With their support he hoped to
AIRY that banner to victory.
The last speaker was one of
'ockbridge's prime favorites-
Ion. H. st. Geo. Tucker, for
lany years identified with the
Official life of the county, now "A
esident of Washington, d. C. 1
Ir. Tucker delivered one of his
Id time captivating speeches, l
hich was received with enthusi-
site applause by his old friends
nd neighbors.
The occasion was enlivened by '
lie presence of the Virginia Mill t
Try band.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
A Unique Band of Lady Musi,
clans

Miss Helen May butler's Military
Brass Band, one OF the most attrao-
tive and entertaining musical organ
izatlons In the country. will give an
entertainment In the chapel at Wash
ington and Lee University on Satur-
day night, Nov. 18th. The band has
played in many large cities, besides
appearing before numerous exposi-
tions and conventions. During the
six years OF their existence they have
never received a line of adverse
criticism. The organization is COM
posed of young ladies, over whom
Miss Butler has personal charge. y
The entertainment here will be
given for the benefit OF the Univer-
sity athletics, and will be under the
direction of Miss Annie r. White.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Hunting Season Opened Monday

The bird season opened Monday
and many of our sportsmen have
taken to the fields this week. Their
sport is greatly restricted, however,
by the number Of "Posted" warn
ings to be met with.
Farmers are posting their land
more and more each season in order
to protect the game for their own
use, 50 that, unless a hunter has
friends in the county, he will have
slim chances for an unmolested
hunt. IL,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
"Back SPRING. Case in Court

The case Of Mr.. John Sheridan
against the town of Lexington, in
which an injunction had been
granted restraining the town from
closing /" Back Spring to the
public, was heard Monday before
Judge Letcher as to continuing or
dissolving the injunction. The
court took time to consider and the
case was continued until next
Monday.
Mr.. Sheridan wos represented
by Mr.. W. S. Hopkins, and the
town by Mr.. +. Nj. Pendleton,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
To r1others in This Town

Children who are delicate, feverish an,
cross will get immediate relief from
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren. They cleanse the stomach, act OF
the liver. making a sickly child strong
and healthy. A certain cure for worms
Sold by all druggists. 25c. Sample free
Address, Allen S. Olmstead, Leroy, N
Y.
ARE YOU USING ALIENS FOoT-EAsEi
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder 1t cures Corns, Bunions,
Painful, Smarting, Hot, Swollen feet.
AT all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Disastrous Wrecks

Carelessness is responsible for many q
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks Of ufferers fiom
Throat and Lung troubles. But since the
advent of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, even
the worst cases can be cured. and hope
less resignation is no longer necessary.
hrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester, Mass, is
one of many whose life was saved by Dr.
Kings New Discovery. This or at
remedy is guaranteed for all Throat and
Lung diseases by b. II. Gorrell, Drug
gist. Price SOC. and Sl.00. Trial bot
ties free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Not a Sick Day Since

IL was taken severely sick with kidn g,
trouble. | tried all sorts of medicines
none of which relieved me. One day
saw an ad. Of your Electric Bitters anC
determined to try that. After taking {
few doses | felt relieved, and soon there
after was entirely cured, and have mo-
seen a sick day since. Neighbors of mine
have been cured of rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles ant
General Debility This is what B. f.
Bass, of Fremont, N. c., writes. Only
soc. at B. II. Gorrell, Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Cures Eczema, Itching HumOrs

Especially for old, chronic cases
take Botanic Blood Balm. 1t gives a
healthy blood supply to the affected parts,
heals all the sores, eruptions ,sca5s, scales;
stops the awful itching and burning of
eczema, swelings, suppurating, watefy
sores, e.c. Druggists, 81. Sample free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Awarded $4,000 Damages

Mr.. j. b. Shannon attended the
Circuit Court Of Bedford last week,
In the suit against the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad for $lO, 900 damages
on account OF the death of his son,
Mr.. j. II. Shannon, which occurred
near Lynchburg on Dec. 90, 1901, the
jury awarded Mr.. Shannon S5, 900.
He was represented by Mr.. f. Il.
Glasgow as attorney.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Democratic Success Yesterday
in ROckbridge

\ III NUN III iuSC
The Democrats of Rock bridge
and Buena Vista rolled up an old
time majority yesterday. With a
few small precincts to be heard
from, the returns at noon today
show that the Democratic majority
will reach over 500 in the county.
So far as can be ascertained the
Republicans carried but three pre-
cincts-Collierstown by 100, Mont
gomery's School House by 20, and
Smiths Mill by 81 All the other
precincts gave Democratic majCr-
tiles ranging from two to 1876.
The election passed off quietly
and lack of enthusiasm was
noticeable. The vote was very
light. The returns so far received
would seem to indicate that not
over 1000 votes were cast, out Of
over 5000 registered voters in the
county.
Lexington polled $50 votes, in
Guiding one of the guide tickets.
On account of the mahy different
ways of scratching the ballots the
judges did not finish their work of
counting until this morning at 4
O'Clock.
For the Senate Galloway Brown
received 240 votes and ]. A. Will |
kinson 105; for House of Delegates
S. w. Sterrett 253 and a. w.
Revercomb l16, r. G. Mitchell
253 and J. NJ. Quisenberry 1874;
for Commonwealth's Attorney d.
+. Moore 257 and j. V. Grinstead
121; for Treasurer S.R. Moore 37S;
for Sheriff Il. A. Sterrett 377; for
Commissioner of the Revenue A.W.
Warner 373; for Supervisor j. H.
$40; for Justices of the
Peace j. M. Senseney 3G5, w. A.
Baker 345, Joseph Tolley 200; for
Overseer of the Poor J. l.. Hender- {
son 375. t
All the Democratic nominees for |
commissioners Of the revenue were t
elected, as follows: Lexington I
A. w. Warner: Natural
Bridge district, E. p. Barger; c
Buffalo district, Will NJ. Swink;
Lerr's Greek district, Boyd Hick-
nan; Walkers Creek district, ID. /
/. East; South River district, w. Il
I. Moore. p
-Four Democratic supervisors r
we're elected-Lexington district, \
. H. Whitmore; Natural Bridge 0
district, 7. S. Rees; Walkers W
'reek district. j. j. L. Kinnear; a
outh River district, r. L. Patter- a
on. The two Republican super
isors are Buffalo district, G. A. Il
.yres; Kerr's Creek district, c.. II
I. Shewey.
Buena Vista gave nearly 100
'emocratic majority for the legis-
tive ticket. -
Mr.. TIA. Sterrett today received \,
telegram stating that S. w .Ster- ~
ett carried Highland county by h,
10 majority and Bath by Al. His p
lajority IN the district for the m
louise of Delegates is oyer 500. +
Bedford gave Judge Brown 600
L 800 majority, which with 9,
ajorities in Rockbridge and ~ ~
uena Vista, gives him about -,
600 or 10000 majority for the re-
enate in the district. ~
Judge Brown lies critically i'll n
his home with typhoid fever, NJ N,
I'd out of respect the chairman of q,
ie Republican Executive Com -
ittee agreed not to have any Il,
Orkers at the polls at the Bed -;
rd City precincts for their cr
candidate. Judge Brown 81
very i'll, and yesterday his
mDtOms were less favorable
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Fever Situation Improved

The typhoid fever situation in
Lexington has greatly improved
since last weeks paper. DR.. A.
ID. Estill, health officer, reports
but one new case of fever. The
cases already reposted are doing
well. AS one of the physicians
here forcibly said, "The back bone
of the fever scare has been broken. +"
Regular work is being prosecuted
at Washington and Lee University
and at the public schools.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postoffice for the week ending Nov
end:
John w. Eaton (2).
Miss Fin Finkey.
Osborne Hutchinson.
Mrs. Jennie Hayslotte.
HI. l.. Keyette.
w. II. Pease.
Taylor Wills.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, p. Nj.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
New Director for Insurance Co

The board of directors of the Rock
bridge Mutual Insurance Co. had a
called meeting on Monday and APP.
pointed Mr.. James A. Wilson of Fair
field, to serve as director from the
South River district to succeed Mr.
Joseph EultZ, deceased. Mr.. Wilson
will serve until the annual meeting
next August
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
ElliOtt,s Hill Revival Closed

The protracted services at Elliott's
Hill Methodist church, which were
conducted two weeks by the pastor,
Rev. Robert +. Hutton, and assisted
last week by Rev. j. H. Light OF
Lexington, closed last Sunday. The
meeting resulted in nearly twenty
conversions, and last Sunday morn
ing sixteen connected themselves
with the church at that place.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
A Runaway Bicycle

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of j. b. Orner, Franklin Grove, III.
1t developed a stubborn ulcer unyielding
to doctors and remedies for four years.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salvo cured It's
Just as Good FOR Burns. Scalds Skin
Erpptions and Piles. 25f. at B. H Cor
rell's Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Doesn't Respect Old Age

It's shameful when youth fails to show
proper respect for old age, but just the
contrary in the case of Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. They cut off maladies no
matter how severe and irrespective Of
old age. Dysp psia, Jaundice, Fever,
Constipation all yield to this perfect Pill.
25c. at b. ii. GorrelPs Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Large Potato

Mr. f. + Harris, who liyes on the
f. j.. McCIung farm near Timber
Ridge, left at our office Monday a
large red sweet potato, which weighed
when dug 4! pounds and measured ~
inches In circumference. Mr.. Harris
says he found many other large ones
among the lot.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
New Advertisements.

Weinbergs-millinery, ladies' suit;
&c.
John McClanahan-30 cattle fol-
sale.
Robert Catlett, cUmmissioner-sale
OF Rosen farm near Brownsburg.
r. E. R. Nelson, referee in bank
ruptcy-notice OF meeting of creditors
OF Ii: I. Gabbert, bankrupt, of Cliff
ton Forge, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04

Elected as prinCiDal

Palmer Academy on Buffalo is now
completed, and is ready for occupancy.
The Board OF Directors last week
elected Rev. Joseph A. Graves, of
Bedford City, as principal, and the
school will open November 9th, with
good prospects of a large school,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Died

Lee McCorkle, son CT Mr.. and Mrs.
S. w. McCorkle, died last Wednesday
afternoon at the home of his parents
near Lexington, after an illness of
two months with typhoid fever. He
was aged II years The remains were
buried in the Lexington cemetery
Thursday afternoon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Patent Process Fertilizer Lime

1t may lie too early to buy, but il
is not too early to begin to think
about your fertilizer for next spring.
Our booklet tells you all about PAT
KNT PROCESS FERTILIzER LIME.
May we send it to yous
RockBRIDGE LIME & STONE Co.
Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
MerCerlzed WaiStingS

this We have beautiful
ranging from l5 to S1OO yard FLEECED PQUES also
good and stock attractive Prices mostly e to 25e
These beautiful white goods largely taking the place of silks for
separate OF SILKS however have strong ne ncud
ing Tafeas Peau de Soies, and fancies.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-11-04
Barn and Machinery Burned

On Saturday morning last the
large barn at Fancy Hill belonging
TO Paxton q Lackey was entirely
destroyed by fire. The fire was
caused from the use Of fodder
shredder which was in operation
at the time. The blaze was first
disco vered coming from the mouth
of the tube which carries the
shredded fodder TO tho NOW, and
it is supposed to have been caused
by matches being dropped in the
fodder before passing through the
machine, or else a stone in pass
ing through was struck by the
steel knives, producing spark.
The flames spread rapidly and in
short time the entire building
was destroyed.
In addition to the barn, there
was consumed about so tons of
hay, together with the shredder.
A nearby atable was also burned.
The loss is put at about 81, 500,
the barn at 81, 500 and the con-
tents and machinery at 81, 900.
The barn was insured in the
Rockbridge Mutual Insurance Co.
for 5000. The assessment of 81 .02 |
not being paid within the forty
days as the bylaws required, the
insurance is forfeited. On account
of sickness Mr.. Paxton failed to
pay the assesament, which in this
INSTANCE proved unfortunate 20.
him.