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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Mr.. Alexander ]. McCown
Dead

Mr.. Alexander j. McCown, one
of the oldest native residents OF
Lexington, died at his home near
the Union depot Tuesday morning,
after an illness extending through
many years. He was in his S4th
year and his whole life was spent
in Lexington. His father was
Mr.. Samuel McCown, a soldier of
the Revolution, who died at the
age of % years.
Mr.. McCown for years carried
on the saddle and harness making
business and was held in high
esteem. He was a member of the
Home Guards during the Civil
War, but never saw active service.
For about sixty years he had been
a member of the Lexington Pres
byterian church, having Joined the
old church which stood in the
cemetery.
His wife was Miss Claiborne
of Rockbridge, who died some
years ago. Three children survive
NJ. +. Fuller, Mrs. w. A.
Baker and Miss Jennie McCOwn,
all of Lexington.
The funeral will take place
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the Presbyterian church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Death of Mrs. Leah HOgsctt

Intelligence has been received here
of the death of the venerable Mrs.
Leah Hogsett at her home in Jane
town, Ohio. She was native of
Pocahontas county, and during the
exciting times of the Civil War refu
geed to Rockbridge. Liking our peo-
pie, she and her husband co nsented
to remain here, and bought the farm
now owned by Mr.. William Reed, three
miles west of Lexington. Mr.. Hog
sett died about twenty years ago, and
shortly afterwardsMrs. Hogsett moved
to jamestown, Ohio, where several
Of her children resided, and lived the
remainder OF her days there. At the
time of her death she was aged S5
years. The late w. X. Hogsett of
Union Run, was her eldest son, and
the wife of the late X. Med. McCown
was her daughter. She is survived by
three children -Henry V. Hogsett and
Mrs. Hart OF jamestown, Ohio, and
Mrs. s. ]. Ruffner OF Opal, Va,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Conservation of Church at
Glasgow.

st. John's Episcopal church at
Glasgow, Of which Rev. j. NJ.
Robson is rector, will be conse-
Grated next Saturday morning by
Bishop A. NJ. Randolph of the
Diocese Of Southern Virginia. The
services will begin at $50 o'clock.
The conservation sermon will be
preached by Rev. DR.. r. j. Nc
Bryde Of Lexington. Among the
other clergymen who are expected
to be present are Rev. w. H.
Milton of Roanoke, Rev. DIR. j. j.
Lloyd and Rev. Dir Owen of
Lynchburg.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Real Estate Transfers

The following deeds Of bargain
and sale were entered of record in
the Clerks Office of Rockbridge
county during week ending March
10th:
Lenna Zollman and husband to
John Henry Zollman, all their 4 in
terest in tract of land of 800 A. on
Buffalo creek, adj. j. Il. Tardy, 1900.
Poague Smith and wife to William
zollman, all their 4 interest in same
tract as above, $500.
Harry l.. Walker and wife to Henry
Perry, house and lot ON Main Street,
Lexington, adj. Jas. F. Clyce heirs,
5000,
Daniel Swink and wife t#'C. b.
Leech, So se-1GO A. in Buffso district,
adj. John Hotinger, 81 800.
Lexington Golf Club to Town OF
Lexington, a strip of land containing
55-1GO A. lying west of Lexington, now
used in connection with public road.
Sallie White Bruce and husband to
Town of Lexington, 30 A. adj. town
spring, 1918.
q. w. Huffman and wife to VIM NJ.
Huffman, their interest in ia A.
adj. Thos. Hogan, VIM. Rowse. etc,
in Natural Bridge district.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Gel. Henderson Dies in Egypt

Colonel George F. Henderson, the
well known English military critic,
died Friday last at Assouan,
Egypt. He is well known in this
county as the author of a "Life of
Stonewall Jackson" which is con-
sidered by those who followed the
fortunes Of the great Confederate
leader as the best that was ever
written. Thousands Of those who
have read the book with the great
est interest and enjoyment will
deeply regret Colonel Henderson's
death.
A special effort had been made
to induce him to write the biz
graz by of Lee and bring his his
tory of the struggle between the
North and South down to the fall
of the curtain at AppomattoX. He
had made up his mind to do this,
and some of the preliminary work
had been accomplished. In writing
his life Of jackson, Colonel Hender-
son spent much time in Virginia
and went over the ground where
the 'foot cavalry" made their
wonderful marches and achieved
their remarkable victories under
the transcendent genius of their
great commander. The authors
appreciation Of Jackson was just,
and he ranks him as one of the
great generals of all time,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Washington and Lee Catalogue

The catalogue Of Washington
and Lee University for the session
1902-03 has just been issued from
the press. 1t is neat publication
of nearly $50 pages and contains
much information, historical and
general, of Washington and Lee.
OF the officers Of administration
and instruction, there are fifteen
full professors, eleven adjunct and
associate professors and instruc-
tors, and six officers.
The University is divided into
three schools, each with its subordi-
nate departments, as follows: The
School of Arts, the School of
Engineering and the School of
Law.
Special privileges are offered in
the shape of school scholarships,
alumni scholarships, University
scholarships and endowed scholar
ships and one fellowship, ranging
in value from $50 to $500 per year.
1t is interesting to note that
since incorporation in 1882 there
have been twelve presidents of the
institution, including the incum-
bent.
Tie attendance this session is
larger than for thirty years, the
Of matriculates reaching
27S, which number is just double
the enrollmant of five years ago.
Twenty-four States, the District
Of Columbia and England are
represented in the attendance.
Virginia leads with 148 students,
West Virginia comes next with
5S, Kentucky with II, and Florida
md Maryland with u each, while
he others have from eight to one
ZACH.
In the various schools there are
IS registered in the School of
Arts, 81 in the School of Engin-
ering and 90 in the School of
Jaw. These represent 20 dupli-
ate registrations.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Buena Vista

| Odzeffe COIeApOHdeHce.
March 10.-Dr. Quarles of Lexington
preached in the Presbyterian church
here last Sunday.
The sermon to men only at the
Baptist church Sunday night proved
a success in spite of the rain.
DIR. Richard Booth returned yester-
day from Charlotte county, whittier
he was called recently by the death
of his sister, Mrs. Purcell.
We hear it said that our town is
soon to have built a large canning
factory. There is room for such an
enterprise, especially so far as vacant
ground for fruit-growing is con
cerned.
There will be held "dime social
next Thursday night at the home
of Mrs. f. i. Embree. at which time
there will be served refreshments
free. The proceeds are for the bene.
fit of the Methodist church.
Mr.. G. H. Showalter is suffering from
II severe attack of gripp. Mrs. w. L.
Waytes and Mr.. Ii. A. White are the
latest to succumb to the humps.
With the chickenpox, mumps, gripp
and toothache our doctors are kept
going.
T. 7. Dickinson & Co. have bought
out the firm OF l.. A. Kennon & Co.,
so we have one store less.
Having obtained paying positions
elsewhere causes some of our best
young men to disappear from our
midst. SY KLoNE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
HarrisOnburg Riot Case Heard
in Lexington,

The matter of granting the
"writ of prohibition" in the cele-
brated "riot case" of the Republi-
can convention which occurred in
Harrisonburg March, 1900, was
argued before Judge S. Fl. Letcher
in the Circuit Court of Rockbridge
Monday evening until after mid
night. The Commonwealth was
represented by Messrs George n.
Conrad and Winfield Liggett, and
the petitioners by Messrs. G. d.
Harrison and ID. O. Dechert.
After the oral argument had
been presented the counsel for the
petitioners esked tat time be
given them for the preparation Of
written argument to be presented
to the court. The .equest was
granted and the time ultil Tues
day, March 18th, was given.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Upper Golfers Creek.

: Gazcffc CoJJesboNdeHce
March 0.-The Buffalo District
Phone Co. will build new line in
the-near future, running direct to
Lexington, following the Lexington
and Covington turnpike from Alfred
CRISIS place to town. The old line
down Whistle Greek will be dis
rensed with. This change gives a
shorter route and one much more
easily kept up.
Considerable blowing for corn and
oats was done during the few good
days of last week. The past three
days have been very wet, consequently
very little will be done in that line
for several days. Wheat is looking
fine and if nothing happens to the
crop from now on, a big harvest is
inevitable. And it is equally true as
to the next corn crop. as every avail
able spot of ground that is not in
other crop, is being prepared for
corn.
Mr.. Berkely Stando fl, who has been
engaged for several years at Golfers
own, buying and selling country pro-
duce, has recently bought the farm OF
Mrs. Sarah Hostetter; price paid
$3.50.
From the effects Of distemper Mr.
Abe Hotinger lost last week a very
fine percheron mare, valued at $50.
Our merchants are filling up their
empty shelves with some nice goods,
for the spring trade.
Mr. Tom Huffman OF Raphine, is
his brother, Mr.. p. |. Huffman
at Alphin.
Mr.. Ira Cummings was in Clifton
Forge last week on business.
We are glad to know that Mr.. Abe
Hotinger, who has been sick for
several weeks, is out again.
Mr.. Dave Greever was in Staunton
asst week looking after some large
'attle which he thought of buying.
Our school at Maple Grove, taught
~ Miss Salie Dixon of Oak Dale.
losed on Monday, the End, with the
usual exercises. a great many young
'eople of the neighborhood were
resent and took part in the days
proceeding.
Mrs. G. q. Tribbett is very sick with
II attack of lagripp.
Mr. John Knick solo "a fine horse on
curt day for $50. XRAys.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
A Matter of Interest to Farmers
and Stock Raiscrs.

A matter which will no doubt
greatly interest the farmers and stock
raisers of this vicinity is the intro
ductiOn through Mr.. X. :. Bruce, of
the American Stock Food Cos
famous remedies
a remarkable feature of this com
pany's methods is that they give
away free sample packages to de.
monstrate their faith in the goods.
They also publish valuable look
which can be had fer the asking,
which gives many good pointers
regarding stock and stock raising.
Their advertisement in behalf of
then agent, Mr.. Bruce, appears for
the first time in this issue.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
News Leader Fable

1.-The following appeared in a recent issue of tn,
Richmond News Leader and was written by Mrs
w. A. Irvine who recently removed from Lex.
ngton to Richmond, where Mr.. Irvine is now in
business.
Once war OF words was holly waged
Twixt business men, thus wise.
Said Wayback: Moneys thrown away
When used TO advertise.
Then Uptodate arose and said:
"Yon'll not be my advisor:
Necessity whispers to me,
Remain an advertiser.
a few short years success has come
To Uptodate, to stay.
While Wayback, poor, deluded ass,
Is driving Upty's dray.
Moral
"a word TO the wise Is sufficient
Is truth that can nsver be hid;
SO hunt up The News Leader ad. man
And do as Uptodate did.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Tragedy AVerted.

Just in the nick of tine our little
boy was saved writes Mrs. w. Wat
kins of Pleasant City, o. "Pneu-
monia had played sad havoc with
MIN and a terrible cough set in besides
Doctors treated him, but he grew
worse every day. At length we tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery. for con-
sumption, and our darling was
saved, He's now sound and we'll"
Everybody ought to know, it's the
only sure cure for Coughs, Colds and
all Lung diseases. Guaranteed by b.
H. Gorrell, Druggist Price SOC and
S1.00. Trial bottles free
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Many School Children are sickIy.

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for
Children, used by Mother Gray, a
nurse in Children's Home, New York
break up Colds in "A hours, cure
Feverishness, Headache, Stomach
Troubles, Teething Disorders. ard
Destroy Worms. At all druggist, 25c.
Sample mailed free Address, Allen
S. Olmstead, Leroy, n. Y.
A CERTAIN CURE FOR CHILBLAINS.
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t cures Chilblains,
Prostitutes, Damp, Sweating, Swollen
feet. AT all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Goshen

Gazette CoIyecboNdeAce
March 9.-Mrs. Maggie Bell has sold
Eer residence 10 Mr.. J. f. Quinn.
Mr.. Fred Blackburn. has returned
to Goshen to take his old position as
book-keeper at the furnace.
Mr.. Homer Wade of Brownsburg,
has been in Goshen visiting friends.
Mr.. w. l.. Teter has returned to his
home from Philadelphia.
The public school will close next
week. The high school will continue
for two months.
Mrs. w. P. Sandridge gave very
delightful luncheon a few evenings
ago.
A few of the young people of Goshen
spent very enjoyable evening
Thursday at the Hotel Allegheny.
Mr. A. G. Hartman has returned
from a business trip to West Virginia.
Mr.. K. ID. Foster of Clifton Forge,
was the guest Of DR.. Cameron last
week.
Mr.. j. b. Wood left Friday night
for Memphis, Tenn.
Mr.. Howard Judy and Mr.. Preston
Young of Big River, have sold their
farms and will leave for California
soon, where they expect to make their
home.
We are glad to see DIR. Cameron out
again after a severe spell of grip.
Mrs. Tom Tutwiler of Nashville,
Tenn, and Miss Susie Goodloe of
Norfolk. who were called home by
the illness of their sister, Miss Eleanor
Goodloe, who is now able to be up,
have returned to their homes.
Misses Pearl Teter, Addie Dunlap
and jamie Cameron visited Bells
Valley last week.
We are glad to see the roads in this
improving. J.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Masonic.

Mountain City Lodge of Freema-
sons of Lexington, is enjoying a YER
liable boom at this time We have
been informed that a number of APP
plicatiOns from reputable young men
are in the hands of the lodge to re-
ceive the degrees. A number Of 9th
frs have intiIEated that they intend
to send in their applications. The
prospect is that this spring will be
an unusual one for oat-riding" in
this lodge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Educational Conference.

President Robert G., Ogden, of
che Conference for Education in
the South, some days ago issued a
call for the conference to meet in
Richmond w sdnesday, April %,
the meetings to continue until
April 81. Excursions to the
University of Virginia and to
William and Mary and Fort Monroe
have been arranged for April 26
and 27. The anniversary exercises
of Hampton Institute and the
public presentation of the Hunt
ington Library will take place on
the 2Sth and 10Th.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
In Interest of the Mann Bill.

A number of letters and postal
cards have been sent from Lex
ingtOn by friends of the temper
ance cause to our representatives
in the Legislature, requesting
their support of the Mann liquor
bill soon to be called up for con-
sideration.
One Of the chief features of the
bill is that before a license can be
issued for the sale Of liquor in
towns and counties not local
option, majority of the qualified
voters must favor the application.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
pOstOffice for the week ending March
9th:
Castleman, H. p.
Frazer, Miss Bette
Goode, w. b.
Hamilton, H. G.
Higgins, Miss Lucy
Jones, Mrs. r. f.
Nichols, Mrs. Bette G.
Ratters, Albleea q.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCLUYG PATTON, p. NJ.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
In the Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court has been occu
pied since Monday with the suit OF
Capt. s. b. Walker, real estate agent
against a. j. Conner to recover com
missions, etc amounting TO 1928 for
'srlli"g the latter's farn near Fair
field to Mr.. $. +. BLACKWELL.
\ number of witnesses were
examined and this morning the
argument began, when Mr.. w. s.
Hopkins. Capt. Walkers attorney,
while presenting his side, was taken i'll
and the ease was postponed until
this afternoon. Mr.. Conner is repre-
sented byMr. II. A. White of Buena
ki-fn
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Messenger Service forLexington

A movement is on foot for tn,
establishment III Lexington Of
messenger and errand business
The headquarters will be at the
Western Union Telegraph office,
and the system is to be Il branch Of
the American District Telegram h
Co. of New Jersey.
The enterprise will consist of a
call box system, to be placed in
offices and business houses, by the
above mentioned company, without
cost to the users. When boy is
needed for carrying a message or
package ring will call him at
once to your place of business, and
his services can be secured for
small charge. The enterprise has
the advantage Of securing reliable
service at small cost.
Mr.. S. 0. Campbell, who has
charge of the matter, reports that
the outlook is encouraging for the
establishment of the system.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Another Strike at Buena Vista.

Last Friday at noon about 25 of
the furnace hands at Buena Vista
went out on strike because the
company would not comply with
their demands and have two pay
days per month instead of monthly.
The strikers expected Others TO
join them, butin this they were
mistaken. On Saturday they re-
turned to work again. There are
over 100 men employed at the
furnace.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
GilmOre's Mill
Gazelfe Co,1cspondence.

CGzSffe Correspondence.
March 9.-Mr. E. ID. Ogden spent
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Rucker,
of Rocky Point.
Mr., G. A. Seal returned Saturday
from attending the marriage of his
brother-in-law, Mr.. H. G.. Fisher, at
Long Glade, Va,
Miss Lucy Eads of Glasgow, spent
several days during first of the week
visiting Mrs. j. w. Gilmore.
Mr.. II. +. Hassett, night operator
at this point, is working at Balcony
Falls, temporarily.
JIM SWINGER
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
More Riots.

Disturbances of strikers are not
nearly DIS grave as an individual
disorder of the system. Overwork,
loss of sleep. nervous tension will be
followed by utter collapse, unless a
reliable remedy is Immediately EN-
plOyed. There's nothing so efficient
to cure dis orders of the Liver or
Kidneys as Electric Bitters. It's a
wonderful tonic, and effective nervine
and the greatest all around medicine
for run down systems. 1t dispels
Nervousness, Rheumatism and Neu-
raigia and expels Malaria germs. Only
SOC, and satisfaction guaranteed by
b. II. Gorrell Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Mary Custis Lee Chapter Will
Give a Lunch.

On Monday eveniI g, March 9th,
Mary GUSTS Lee Chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy. held
their monthly meeting at the resi-
dence of Mrs. ID. G.. Humphreys.
Miss Annie Il. White, vice-presi-
dent, presided in the absence of
the president, Miss Sue Davidson.
The following letter was read
which explains itself:
Miss SUE DAVIDSON,
President Mary Gusts Lee Chapter,
Dear Miss Davidson AS chairman Of
the Virginia Table at the Bazaar to be
held April Is TO April 80, write to sug-
gest that your Chapter, if possible, give
some sort Of entertainment for the benefit
OF this Table.
Virginia must lead. II each Chapter
in the cities and towns OF the State could
give Silver Tea, or something of the
kind, and only clear a few dollars. IL
would add great deal to our treasury.
The other States are working hard, and
we are anxious about Virginia. Hoping
you can render this assistance, lam.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. ARCHER ANDERSON,
Chairman of Virginia Table.
Richmond Feb. 1G, 1908.
In accordance with this request,
it was decided to hold "a Lunch"
instead of 'The Tea" as proposed.
This Lunch will be given on
Tuesday, March 18th, in the w.
G. L. U. hall, the basement of the
new National Bank building, from
noon to afternoon, inclusive.
By patronizing "The Lunch"
IN this occasion friends will
lelp the ladies to raise good con-
ributicn for the Virginia Table
It the approaching bazaar.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Notice to PenSiIrIcrs.

In pursuance OF the Sta e pension
law, banks will be sent at once to
each pensio ner of the county. which
they will fill up, qualify to, have wit
messed, get TIE certificate OF the com
missioner Of the revenue of their re-
specrive dist let, and return the same
to me not later than the 25th of
March. This should be done without
delay. X. X. WITT, Clerk.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
New Advertisements.

John Il. McKee-farm for sale near
, Buena Vista.
RS. Bruce, agent-American Stock
Food for sale.
j. w. Wiles-proSpectus of Nor
gantown, W. Va.
Mrs. NJ. s. Moffett-opening of
spring term of Rockbridge Normal
School
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Sale of a Farm.

Through the agency of Messrs.
Moore & Moore the farm Of Mr.. How
ard NJ Harrison, situated near OldMon-
mouth church, has been sold to
Mr.. Herbert VanDerveer. 1t con-
tains 81 acres. The stone house on
the pl ce was built in 1888. The
terms of sale were SO, 50O-S1, 700 cash,
and the balance in three equal annual
instruments, with interest.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Rural Delivery Notice.

All subscribers to THE GAZETTE who desire
their papers changed from their present postofces
and sent by the rural delivery routes ARE requested
to notify us at once. This is the only way we
have of hndingout who prefer have their papers
sent by these routes. The postoffce 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, 1903-03-11

LmeA6H,Y Nes0s o[.Salnydar.

I.tHcH6N'g Was q .SdlNTddr.
On March 4th, 1908, at the residence
of her brother-in-law, j. F. Martin, at
Balcony Falls, Va, Miss Willie V.
Allen, in the 3Oth year of her age.
With that calm resignation which
betckensa child Of God, she bowed
humbly to His will, and thls her
sweet spirit winged it's flight to its
celestial home.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Oil Wells Drilled,

From the Barbourvile, (Ky.) News
of last week we see that three ad-
ditional oil wells have been drilled,
which are showing up as being the
best producers in the Richland field.
This is the same field in which a
number of investors here are in
terested.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
Hamburg and
White Goods Sale.

| showing of the largest and original and
attractive stocks of Hamburg Edggs you in Lexington
The patterns new and not the old designs you have
used for years Just well have the things
while buyinghey One the
growing business all old designs and old stock of
every kind and constantly watch productions You will
this line of Hamgs and Iace before You buy
ard see it early.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-03-11
1t Saved His Leg.

p. A. Danford of LaGrange, Ga,
suffered for six months with a fright
full running sore on his leg; but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For Ulcers,
Wounds, Piles, its the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only
25 cts. Sold by b. II. Gorrell, drug
giSt.