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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
b. 6 O. Railroad
AND THE
WORLDS FAIR

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will
issue an elaborate Worlds Fair Folder
on the first of the year, giving full infor-
nation, with illustrations, of the great
Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St.
Louis. Ticket offices On the entire sys-
TEN will be furnished with all details
concerning the route to st. Louis, to-
gether with advance information cen
corning hotels and boarding houses.
TIE Baltimore and Ohio is the original
line from the east to st. Louis. Early
In 1927 the founders wished to connect
Baltimore and the eeaboaid, by the most
direct line westward, with st Louis on
the Mississippi. From Baltimore to
Cumberland the line followed the old
national pike; then direct line was
built to Parkersburg on the Ohio River;
other companies built lines from Park
ersbure direct to St. Louis. and all OF
these lines have merged into the Balti-
more and Ohio System, which forms the
most direct route between the East and
the West
Solid vcstbule trains run daily from
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, Pittsburg and Columbus
to Cincinnati and st. Louis.
Dec 30 2t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
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Dec. 2S.-Mrs. w. b. Wallace had
her Christmas school entertainment
Oh Thursday last. An interesting
program of songs and recitations was
carried out. The house was crowded
with friends and patrons of the
school.
Messrs. J. s. Pultz and II. NJ. Rees
killed the finest hogs in the neighbor-
hood weighing from $50 to 400 pounds.
Mr.. G. r. Beaver of Lexington, who
purchased the Miller property, has
made great improvements there. He
has built a new house and has cleaned
up and improved the land.
Mr.. &. II. Smith of South River,
spent few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Smith. during
the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Smith of Xenia,
Ohio, are visiting relatives in the
neighborhood.
Messrs. Charles and Harris Pultz
of Pittsbusg, Pa, and their sister,
Miss Laura Pultz of South River,
spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs.
J. s. Pultz.
The sick of the neightOrhood are
improving, Mrs. q. l.. Farrow and
Mr. Ward Amole. b. Is.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which Is
agreeably aromatic. 1t Is received
through the nostrils, cleanses and heals
the whole surface over which 1t diffuses
itself. A remedy for Nasal Catarrh
which is drying or exciting to the dis
eased membrane should not he used.
Cream Balm Is recognized as specific.
Price 80 cents at druggists or by mail. A
cold In the head Immediately disappears
when Cream Balm Is used. Ely Brothers,
SO Warren street New York
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
WORK ACCOMPLISHED By
THE LEGISLATURE

The Virginia Legislature, when
convened in special session No
vember 10th, met for the SPECIFIC
purpose of revising the code so as
to make the laws conform to the
new Constitution. Much of this
work was done during the recess
by special committee, but con-
siderable amount was left for the
Legislature. The laws governing
finance, schools, the judiciary ana
the various departments OF the
State government had to be over
hauled. This was great task,
but it is generally admitted that
the work has been well done, al
though much valuable time has
been frittered away.
The lawmakers were confronted
by three great questions which
had to be dealt with-the perfect
ing of the Mann liquor law, which
was very popular but defective;
the enforcement of the Barksdale
pure election law by cOntributory
legislation, and the settlement of
the oyster question. The first two
have been satisfactorily disposed
Of. The Mann bill, which last
year closed most of the barrOOms
in the counties and small towns of
the State without police protection,
was overcome to a large extent by
the chartering of many social
clubs. The law has been so amended
as 10 eliminate these clubs, and 1t
is now believed the measure will
he effective as temperance legisla-
ton. The Barksdale law, another
law for moral reform, has also been
made more satisfactory.
The oyster question, with all its
bitterness and vexirg distinctions,
goes over to the new Legislature
for settlement. 1t is a question
that will not down, but will con-
tinue to give trouble until it is
settled. It's question of great
business and getting good reve-
nue. where none now exists on the
one side, and strong sentiment
and right of eminent domain on
the other.
The Legislature took recess
from last Thursday, the 24th, to
y,sterday, the Goth, but as a
quorum failed to appear no bust
ness was done.
The life of the present Legis-
lature expires on January 18th,
VIII IN the first Legislature elected
under the new Constitution will
appear and proceed to business.
Its session will be limited to sixty
days, but with the concurrence of
three-fifths of the members elected
to each house, the session may be
extended for period not exceed
ing thirty days.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
The New Public Road System
for Virginia

The Legislature in the Edmond
son bill has provided practically
new public-road system for Vir-
ginia. This bill needs only the
concurrence of the House in some
miner amendments and the sigma
ture of Governor Montague to make
it law.
The new law will confer upon
county boards of supervisors the
control, management and jurisdic-
ton CT county roads, bridges and
landings. Methods of opening
new roads or altering grades are
provided. Every contingency has
been covered, including defense
against report of viewers and APP
peal from the board of supervisors.
Provision is also made for condem-
nation of property for roadways
and changes. The county is to
compensate the owner of property.
Funds for road improve nent,
extension, repair or alteration
and for payment of owners of land
condemned are provided for by
authority vested in the supervisors
to levy, along with the county levy,
tax upon real and personal prop
erty of the county, not less chan
5 nor more than 40 cents on the
800 of property. When the board
determines to levy tax exceed
ing 90 cents on the 800 the ques-
ton of such levy is to be submitted
to vote of the citizens, but resi-
dents of towns exempt from road
tax have no vote on the question.
Provision is made for levying an
additional tax on magisterlal dis
tricts for working and keeping
roads in order.
A road superintendent is to be
appointed annually in each County
by the supervisors. Power of re-
moval and fine for neglect o. NAL
feasance is conferred Oh the board.
Provision is made for roads form
ing the dividing line between
magisterial districts or counties.
Counties having no chain gang
of prisoners may lease convicts to
the chain gang of another county
or city for work on the public
roads. The prisoner is to be kept
in consideration for such work.
Provision is made for the remun-
Grafton of such prisoners at a
maximum wages not to exceed 20
cents day. Prisoners may thus
work out the amount of their fines.
A prisoner given a specific Jail SEN
tence may be wo. ked in that county
or leased to some other county, and
he may be worked under such
regulations as the court may de-
termine, upon the road during the
period for which he is sentenced.
Provision is made for letting
road to contract, after proposals
for bids. Provision is made for
the levy of funds and the payment
to such contractor for such work
done by him.
Bonds may be issued by counties
for raising funds with which to
macadamlze roads or build bridges.
the amount Of such bonds being
limited SO that a maximum levy of
20 cents on the 800 will meet the
interest. These bond issues must
be approved by majority of the
qualified voters. If majority
favor the bond issue the circuit
court shall enter an order. The
maximum interest on such bond
is G%o. Provision is made for re-
firing the bonds or for the re-
demption of those eubiect to call.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Holiday Excursion Tickets

One and one. third first class fare,
via Norfolk and Western Railroad
will be sold to the public December
%, %, -, %, 30, 81 and Jan LIST. Final
limit Jan. 4th. 1904.
Upon presentation and surrender OF
certificate signed by Superintendent,
Principal or President of College or
School, Exursion tickets will be sold
To students Dee. 10th TO 22nd, final
limit Jan Sth. 1904.
Additional information upon APP
plicaiion to Agents of Norfolk and
Western Railway.
w. j. BEVILL, q. p. A.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
w. S. KniseIy & Co
Mid Winter Excursionst to WASH
iuptOn Very Low Rates

The Baltimore & Ohio r. r., in
accordance with its usual custom,
will, on January 81 and February Is,
1904, run Two Popular Mid-WiDter
Excursions to Washington at Very
Low Rates for the Round Trip, good
returning ten days, including date OF
sale
Excellent train service, standard
coaches, Pullman parlor and sleeping
cars.
These delightful excursions afford
splendid opportunities to visit the
National Capital during the session
of Congress. For tickets, time OF
trains and full information call on or
address Agents b. 4 o. II. X.
A most complete and fully illustra-
ted Guide to Washington may be
purchased from Agents b. 4 0. R.R.,
at ten (lO) cents per copy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
CHRISTMAS IN LEXINGTON

The Christmas festivities were
somewhat abridged by the unpleas
ant weather. The day was the
most disagreeable one of the sea-
son, intensely cold and windy.
Hence all the enjoyment of the oc-
casion was indoors. In many
families the return # absent loved
ones added to the pleasure of the
season.
A rushing business was done by
Lexington merchants, which kept
up until late Christmas Eve night.
The streets were crowded with a
busy throng, many of them bent on
pleasure. With the popping of
crackers, the display of roman
candles and sky rockets and the
din of horns and other instruments
of noise, Main street presented a
lively scene.
Much drinking was in evidence
and several rows were reported as
resulting therefrom. Especially
noticeable and annoying was the
disturbance by crowd Of drunken
negro women who paraded the
streets blowing tin horns, much to
the discomfort Of everybody. In
fact it was hardly safe, certainly
not pleasant, for ladies unattended
to be on the street that night.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30

The young ladies will be excus-
able should they be pretty active
during the next twelve-mOnth in
the exercise of their leap-year
prerogative-it having been long
time since their last opportunity.
The year 1900 was not leap year
because, according to the Gre
eorian calendar, every year divisi-
BILE by four, without remainder,
is a leap year, except it be the last
in a century and then it is leap
year only when divisible by 400
without a remainder.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30

Farmville has just gone through
II hot fight between the dispensary
and saloon, in which the dispensary
won by II handsome majority. 1t
was not contest for or against
liquor, but just how Farmville
would have it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
for Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach. Teeth
il z Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 30, :
90 testimonials. They never fail. At
all druggists, 2jc. Sample free. Address
Allen S. Olmstead, Leroy, n. Y.
TT KEEPS THE FEET WARM AND DRY
Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder 1t cures Chilblains, Swollen,
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet. At
all druggists and shoe stores 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30

"Hello Central" Well. please
give me phone line for Victor Liver
Syrup. 1t is sovereign remedy for
Colds, Constipation, Indigestion and
Headaches.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30

The Gallego Mills, one of the
largest milling plants in the South
and the tallest building in Rich
mond, was destroyed by fire at an
early hour Sunday morning. The
fire broke out just after O'Clock
and in five minutes the flames were
shooting up through the roof. The
great structure was completely
destroyed and other buildingf near
by were several times seriously
threatened. The loss will be about
$3.50, 600. The mills will be re-
built at once.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Lexin gton.
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA,
December Is. 1909.

LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA,
December Is, 1907
The regular annual meeting of the
Share holders of the First National
Bank of Lexington, Va, will be held
at their banking house on
Tuesday, January 18th, 1904,
at 10 oclock, n. IN.
y. f.. VAUGHAN,
Cashier.
u. $. This bank has declared its
usual 3 per cent. semiannual divi.
dend, payable Jannaly ,, 1904, and
checks will be mailed to the share
holders.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30

Bodily pain loses its terror if you've
bottle OF DR.. Thomas Electric oil In the
house. Instant relief Ia cases Of burns,
cuts, sprAins, accidents Of any sort.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30

Many never truly live-half eat and
half sleep. Thousands miserable from
indigestion aud dyspepsia have been
cured by Victor Liver syrup.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30

To Cure a Cola III One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
let's. All druggists refund the money
If il fails to cure. K. w. Groves
signature is on each box 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
THIS
REMEDY
Is Sure TO
GIVE
Satisfaction
Ely S Cream
Balm
Gives Relief atonce
COLD M HEAD

and heals the diseased membrane. 1t
cures Catarrh and drives away Cold in
the Head quickly 1t is absorbed. Heals
and protects the Membrane. Restores
the Senses Of Taste and Smell. Full
size soc at druggists or by mail; Trial
size Zoe. by mail.
ELv BROTHERS,. SO Warren street,
New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
For Sale

i FARM containing 273 acres near
Natural Bridge, Va, a part OF the old
(. d Mn tact. Apply to
Miss f. w. HARDY.
nov % ON Red Milis, va
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
If IT IS
Botetourt Farm for Sale

4. "Rosemont" farm, containing l63
acres, 81 miles east of Fincastle. room
brick dwelling, all necessary out build
ings in good repair, splendid assert.
mcnt Of fruits, elegant water In few feet
OF the door. Land lies well-machinery
c,n be run over 1t all. Convenient to
churches Of all denominations, post office,
mills and stores. Price, 81, 900 one hall
cash.
JAMES G. DIXON,
Real Estate Agent
Jan 4 1908 Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30

nov 252n
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-26
At the front.

Scores of our older residents will
remember J. G.. Foster, a former
practicing attorney here, and at one
time associated with L. 7. Story. Mr..
Foster moved to Oklahoma wish the
opening of the territory, and became
powerful political factor. He
served in the senate of the territory
with credit and distinction during
the session just closed. The Okla.
homa State Capital of recent, date
prints a sketch of his legislative
ca, eer, and says, editorially:
logan county has special cause for
graduation on the excellent record
made by senator J. C. Foster in the
council. He plainly showed the re-
suit of Legislative experience. His
service two years ago stood him well
this time. He was alert, active, and
influential. He was one of tie most
effective men on the. floor, Many who
watched closely the workings of the
council pronounced Judge Foster the
leader OF that body. In good leqis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-26

Rien, Anton Larson, George Cleve-
land, John Donley, L. S. Bishop.
William Morse, William Pangburn,
Frank Rooney, George Veeder, Sam
Fredericks, @. P. Wolcott and G. M.
Sprague went over to Glenwood to as
sist the lodge there in Initiating and
confering degrees upon nine candi-
dates. Arriving there our boys were
most warmly greeted and Hospitality
entertained. Work commenced a p.
m. and at midnight an intermission
was taken and sumptuous banquet
was served, to which ample justice was
done, by the visitors, at least, 1--WE
know 'em.)
After an hour and a half pleasantly
spent at table the lodge reconvened,
and it was towards FIVE O'Clock before
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-26
The Easter Household.

The April number of The Household
j. full Of the true spirit of Easter, the
spirit OF helpfulness and happy sug-
Eestion for all mankind. The cover
design in two colors is by Eliot Keen,
and f'rlns beautiful setting for Will
liam H. Haynes fine poem "Easter
Dawn The frontspiece is beauti-
fuI reproduction of Alexander Ender's
painting, Easter Morning. and
there are a number of other distinct
~" Easter fenture; in the number.
'Whlthersoever the Waters Shall
Come, " by Wilmetta Curtis. is an
UNUSUAL and beautiful story oflove in
Tile autumn of life. Margaret E.
SanGster tells ''The Story of Christie.
dora House., the social settlement in
Avenue B in New York City. and
Captain Jack Crawford has a word fo1
boys on the nature of The Real Wild
West" 1.-THE Open Shelf" the re.
view department, increases in interest
and the editorial pages deal with top
les of current interest Tee various
departments of the magazine are up tt
the usual high standard and will b.
found full of usefulness for all read
ers. The Household is fulfilling tt
the letter the promises made by tht
management that took hold of tn,
publication at the beginning of tn,
year. 1t is strong aud up-to-date il
its contents and geographically il
one OF the bandsomest magazines O
the day.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-26
NsW in the Minneapolis Trade.

as announced in these columns
last week. the firm of Henry Webster
& G" of Minneapolis. has been sue
ceeded by Webster & Whipple, and
after tie first Of next month the new
firm will move to larger quarters at
1016l7 on the tenth floor of the
Lumber Exchange.
The new member Of the firm, V. A.
Whjpp!c. has been in the retail
limbcr business at Sank Centre,
Alinn., since he came west in 1880. He
Is native of Massachusetts. He was
born in the eastern parto the state,
but when he was a boy his parents
moved to the western part and here
he lived on a farm until he came west
twenty-five years ago. A few days
after he arrived at Sank Centre he
went into the retail lumber business
with FOL. e. Bridgeman Of that place.
Eight years later he bought out the
interests of Colonel 5ridgeman, and
S'hce Gilat Time mas con Quoted tn
business alone.
White this is his first venture on
The Wholesale side of the market, his
long experience in the trade has
given him a knowledge of lumber
that we'll equips him for il. He will
look after the shipping end Of ths
business OF the firm will spend most
OF his time at the yards of the csm-
rany on the cast side. Mr.. Whipple
has grown up son and daughter
living in MINNEAPOLIS and expects to
make his home here, after he closes
up his interests at Sank Centre
Mississippi Lumberman.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-26
PYTHIAN HALL.
The Rooms ArtiStiCally Dec
grated and Handsomely
Finished.

The knights of Pythias for several
years occupied the entire second hoor
of the store building owned by James
Cauehreu. and occupied by S. +.
Hansen. and had it fitted up very
handsomely for lodge room, ante
rooms, closets, etc, but they were
crowded for accommO5 ation3 when
NV special social gatherings occurred
and as the knights are the most hos
pitable of people they frequently felt
the necessity for more space. When
Mr.. Canghren purchased the next
building north, they leased from him
the second floor. giving them ample
room for fine dining hall and kltch-
en- and severa! reception and retir-
ing rooms, which were much needed
Nc. Caugbren assumed the burden
of fitting up the entire suite Of rooms
to the satisfaction of the Knish
A polished maple floor was laid
throughout the new rooms. and the
decoration and painting was turned
over to George Diebei, and the utmost
latitude was allowed him. results alone
being considered. lie brought to
bear upon the work his welJ-knewn
taste and skill, and finer piece OF
decorative work it would he difficult
to find. The walls Of Il ne room,
were hands omely tinteu amt finished
with artistic tracery in delicate coiors
and tasteful combinations. The cell
ings we're paneled and hand some
frieZe traced upon the walls of each OF
the half dozen rooms, making a har-
monious whole which Is most pleas
ing. There is nothing garish rloud
in the work, hut a refined taste is
everywhere manifest, both in the
painting or the wood decorations.
Both the lodge and the dining rooms
which is nearly of an equal size, and
separated only from large folding
doors, offered fine opportunity for a
free play of artistic skill, and Mr..
Diebel accepted and accomplished it
with rare success. They are beautiful
rooms indeed, as are also the lesser
apartments. Whether Mr.. Diebsl or
the knights are to be congratulated
the more heartily upon the results is
an open question. In every detail the
work has been conscientiously exc
cuted, and the work shows the clear
stamp of master-hand.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-26

final adjournment. The visitors re-
turned on Tuesday mornings train,
tired but enthusiastic over the royal
treatment received at the hands of
their 3 lenweOd brethren.
Lafayette Thoms, of Little Sank,
this county, has been sentenced to one
year in the penitentiary for man.
slaughter in the second degree. His
trial was held in Wahpeton, N. D.,
last week and came to an end on Fri
day last at midnight when the jury
brought in the above verdict. 1t will
be remembered that last summer
Thoms was arrested for killing a man
| in North Dakota and he has been
waiting all this time in prison for his
trial.-Todd County Argus.
Girl wanted at the Palmer House.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-26
lation passed he outranked them al

Always courteous to his fellow mem
bers; being stong 10 presentation OF
his subjects and firm in defense and
advocacy. Senator Foster had weight
on all questions. He had the respect
and good will of his colleagues. and
the closing day found him one of the
most popular and effective men of the
council of the seventh legislative as
sembly. Brains and experience and
loyalty are things that count, Sen
ator Foster has ali of them"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-26

Fl. Ben Tubbs, who represents in all
North Dakota the Middleton Manu.
featuring Co. of Milwaukee, manu-
facturers OF hats and caps was in the
city on Tuesday. He was on his way
to Milwaukee aud stopped here to re.
new old acqnaintanceships He has
scores OF friends in this city and was
accorded cordial welcome.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-03-26
HELPED Confer Degrees.

Helped Confer Degrees.
On Monday last delegation of Odd
Fellows from this city, consisting OF
Harry Parker, John Ringsmlth, II. B.
Nickersop, John Irwin, A. E. Erwin,
r. r. Greene, NJ. G. Kelsey. George