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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Glasgow Personals
C0,yeSb0ndencS.


July 5-Mrs. NJ. ID. McCork lie is Wis
ting Mrs. d. G. OVERLY in Danville.
Mrs. G.. b. McCorkle and little
daughter Of Newport News, are visit
ing relatives here.
Mrs. b. Ct, Baldwin left last week
for n visit to friends in Fauquier
county.
Mr., NJ ,yo Smith of fredericksburg,
/, visiting friends Eere.
Miss pansy Edmonds'of Lynchburg,
spent the Fourth at her home here.
M, Harry Locher of Richmond, is
the guest of his pare.its for few
days.
Mrs. H.O. Lccher leaves this after
noon forSt. Louis where she will spend
some time at the ExpOsition-going
from there to st Paul, Mimi, to visit
her parents.
Mrs. Gay, who has been the guest
of her sister, Mrs. u. 4. Mathews, re-
turned home last week.
Mrs.T e. Mathews. spent the Fourth
at Clifton Forge.
Mrs. W. b. Moss and children, Of
Roanoke, arrived Saturday to spend
the summer at the Glenview House
which was recently opened by Mrs
Woolfork
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
The Peoples National Bank

The Peoples National Bank OF
Lexington, Mr.. j. w. McClung,
president, Mr., VIM, NJ. McElwee,
cashier, has issued in leafiet form
statement Of it's financial cOndi-
ton on July lst, which is the third
month since organization. The
exhibit is exceedingly good and
shows that the bank has won for
itself pl; ce in the confidence of
the people.
The resources show that loans
and discounts amount to SOL,
G56.36; United States bonds, $l2, =
500; town and county bonds,
$4,000 The individual deposits
amount to $S7, O77.3G, against
$4,000 at the end of the first
month.
The names Of stockholders are
printed on the leahet. They num-
Der sixty-four.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
4 Sportsman's Views
WILSON'S SPRINGS.

WILSON'S SPRINGS. July ,.
Editor of THE GAZETTE
The residents Of upper North River
were glad to learn from the columns
of your valuable paper that there is a
movement on foot to have q game
warden appointed for the Lexington
district. The wisdom of an early ac-
ton in this matter has been fully
demonstrated here ia the large in
crease In insectivorons birds, a condi
ton that will be welcomed by every
intelligent farmer in the county.
Some six months ago there was
petition started in this neighborhood
or closing the season on deer for u
suilicint time to allow them to propa-
gate, This petition was signed by
ll3 of the most prominent property
owners, yet the Board OF Supervisors
has taken no definite action in the
matter. Now Mr.. Editor, don't the
voice of the people count for any
thing in the deliberations Of this body.
Tie first day of the open sc ison for
black bass fishing was inaugurated
here by the presence of large party
of piscatorial devotees from Lexing
ton. arrued with the latest" in rods
and reels aud knowledge of how to
handle them. There were several
fine strings caught, Mr.. John II.
Mocre heading the list and breaking
the record for this place by landing
msgnifcen specimen that tipped the
scales at five pounds and one ounce.
Mr.. Ed Bledsoe carried pretty
string, one of which weighed two
pounds and ten ounces, and "there
were others"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Saturday

The Board of Supervisors of
Rockbridge held a called meeting
at the Courthouse Saturday.
There were present Messrs. J.J.L.
Kinnear, chairman, j. H. Whit
more, rs. Rees, G. A. Ayres, r.
L. Patterson and G. Nj. Shewey.
Supervisors Rees and Ayres and
Mr.. z. M. Penick were appointed
an auditing committee to examine
Treasurer S. r. Moore's accounts.
In the matter of petition of l..
A. Tolley and others to establish
road from point on the lands
of l.. A. TOlley through the lanGs
of w. b. Logan and j. G. Tclley
TO the Kerr's Creek postoflice, the
following viewers were appointed
to meet Saturday, July 10th, and
report on the same: Messrs. w M
Showalter, c. 2. Rodes, f. A. OFT,
j. H. Dryden and ]. w. McFad-
din.
In the matter of the petition of
w. Scott Mackey and Others for a
public road through the lands Of
j. j. l.. Kinrcar, 5. w. Wilson, Fl.
A. Lackcy Il. II. Whitesell and S.
w. Paxton, the following viewers
were appointed to meet Friday,
July 18th, to report on the same:
Messrs. J. II. B. Jones, HIS. Wade,
j. f. Deacon, A. NJ. Anderson and
ID. B. McClung.
In the matter of changes of roads
through the lands of Samuel V.
Turpin and Isabella Wilson in
Buffalo District, the same was re-
ferred to W. A. Tribbett, road
commissioner for the district, who
will make report to the Board at
their stated meeting the fourth
Monday in July.
The sum Of 81, 800 was appro-
priated from the levies of 1908
and 1904 for the bridge over Cedar
Creek at Gilmore's Mills. Super
visor L. 5. Rees and Messrs. W.
II. Chiles and G. l.. Brady were
appointed a commission to contract
for the erection Of the bridge.
An examination was made of
insolvcnt capitation and personal
property, and of delinquent lands
for the year 1908.
The matter of closed season
for deer was brought up but was
continued for consideration at
future meeting.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Virginia College

Located in the famous Valley OF
Virginia, at Roanoke. is Virginia Col
lege for Young Ladies. This college
represents the highest development
of school for girls. Its reputation
is national, students being registered
from thirty states. New buildings
have recently been erected, contain
ing steam heat, electric light and bath
and toilet rooms on every fioor.~ a
spacious and beautiful campus Of ten
acres Surrounds the college. The fac
ulty is composed of twenty-five. Eu-
ropean and American teachers There
are also special conservatory advan-
taces in music art and elOcution.
Pupils have access to a well-equipped
library and reading room, Were
the best literature. periodicals ana
daily papers. are always on file.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Stole kepistered Letter

Ed Thornton, the cOlOred boot
black, is in the Lexington jail
charged with stealing registered
letter containing $50 from the
postOillce at Buena Vista. Ed
frequented the Office, BACKED shoes
and did other odd jobs there. On
Tuesday, June 2Sth, while the
mail was being opened he stole n
registered letter and went out.
After he had gone he was suspect
ed of the theft and on being arres-
ted he confessed.
Ed was brought to Lexington
Monday in oh rye of Deputy U. S,
Marshall John ID. Rodgers of
Stanton, and Chief j. X. Wright
Of the Buena Vista police force.
He was tried before L. $. Com
missioner b. n. Bell and was sent
on to the United States Court.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
New Advertisements

Irwin g. Co-special sale of season
able goods.
w. S, Kniseley & Co-big reduction
in summer millinery.
G. G. Spitzer-money to lend on
easy terms.
Jas. E. Heck-comfort and elegance
in buggies and carriages.
Lexington Steam Laundry artistic
beauty in laundry work.
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers
If you have offensive pimples OF
eruptions, ulcers on any part OF the
body, aching bones or joints, falling
hair, mucous patches, swollen glands,
skin itches and burns, sore lips OIL
gums, eating, fostering sores, sharp,
gnawing pains, then you suffer from
serious blood poison or the beginnings
of deadly cancer. You may be per-
manently cured by taking Botanic
Blood Balm (B. b. B. made especially
to cure the worst blood and skin
diseases. Heals every sore or ulcer,
even deadly cancer, stops all aches
and pains and reduces all swellings.
Botanic Blood Balm cures all malig-
nant blood troubles, such as eczema,
scabs aud scales, pimples, running
sores, carbuncles, scrofula. Druggists,
81. TO prove it cures, sample of Blood
BALM sent free and prepaid by writ
ing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Describe trouble and free medical
advice sent in sealed letter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
The Back Spring Again

Judge S. ii. Letcher Of the Cir.
cult Court has decided the Back
Spring controversy in favor O. the
town of Lexington, and the case
was dismissed at the plaintiff s
cost. The decree says: "The
court being of the opinion from
the evidence that there is doubt as
to whether the water from the
spring IN controversy is not a
menace to the health Of the citi
citi2ens of Lexington, the court
doth adjudge. order and decree
that the bill filed in this case be
dismissed"
The case involved the right
of Lexington to close the Back
Spring, which was pronounced by
the Lexington Board Of Health tt
be unsanitary. The owner, Mr.
Sheridan, protested and fought
the matter in the courts, but lost.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Death of Col. John c. Shields
Last Thursday
Gaelic Correspondence.

RIVERSIDE, July 2.-On the
morning of the 30th ult. at 20
minutes past s o'clock, after long
and well-pent life, the soul of Col.
John G. Shields took its flight
from this world Of sin and sorrow
to the glorious home above, where
all is joy and peace unending.
Had he lived to see the 10th
of August next he would have
been 81 years of age. No percep-
tible disease preyed upon his vi.als,
but simply the wearing out of a
busy life that closed peacefully as
if going to sleep. He had been,
for the past three years, gradually
failing in body and hisnind, which
was one of such uncommon
strength, weakened with his phys
cal powers. He was charitable
towards all and his kind DISPOSE
ton was such that it may be truly
said that none knew him in life
but to respect and admire him, and
none think of him now but to re-
we're his memory.
Having spent large portion of
his life as gifted writer, lie was
extensively known as being very
progressive in his views of matters
of public interest, and in his private
life took much interest in all that
tends to make home comfortable
and happy. Socially, he was a
perfect type of the Virginia gen.
tleman, with whom to talk was
ever to gain useful information.
To the writer he always seemed to
be a living embodiment of ancient
and modern history, civil, political
and religious. A great leader, a
deep thinker,and in possession of
an unusually retentive memory he
was always ready to communicate.
He gained his title in the service
of his State, that he so much loved,
in the civil strife, and was pro-
noted to brigadier-general Il short
time before the end of the war and
his commission not received.
He left to mourn his departure a
beloved companion with whom he
had happily lived for more than
sixty years; three sons, Messrs.
A. Z. and w. 7. Shields of Lex
ington, and Orville Shields Of
Riverside; and four daughters,
Misses Evie, Josie, Lizzie and Car
rie Shields.
Funeral services Were held at bis
late home at | O'Clock Friday after
noon, conducted by his pastor,
Rev. 7. j. Thompson of Buena
Vista, who was assisted by Rev. J.
A. Trostle of Timber Ridge, and
attended by a large congregation
of neighbors and other friends,
after which the body was followed
to the Lexington cemetery by a
large procession, where his mortal
remains were placed to await
joyful resurrection. A long and
useful life is ended. "Requiescat
in pace"
The active pail bearers weer
Messrs. j. z. Tribbett, G. l..
Thompson, w. 5. Mackey, J. }. L.
Kinnear, w. II. Shirley, F. l.. Mic
Chung, II. l.. Gilkc son and :. W.
Wilson.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Scott Shipp,
Judge W. Il. Houston, Mcssrs. j.
McD. Alexander, +. II. Glasgow,
W, s. Hopkins, NJ. w. Paxton, Il.
r. Witt and A. I. Barclay.
SENrX.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Brutality Tortured

A case came to light that for persis-
tent and unmerciful torture has per
haps never been equaled. Joe Colo
bick of Colusa. Calf, writes. For
IS years / endured insufferable pain
from Rheumatism and nothing re-
leved ne though | tried everything
known. | came across Electric Bit
ters and it's the greatest medicine on
earth for that trouble. A few bottles
of it completely relieved and cured
me-" Just as good for Liver and
Kidney troubles and general debility.
Only soc. Satisfaction guaranteed
by B. II. Gorrell druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Night Vas Her Terror

81 would cough nearly all night
long" writes Mrs. Chas. Applega!e,
of Alexandria, Ind, land could hard
" get any sleep. ha3 consumption
SO bad that if | walked block |
would cough frightfully and spit
blood. but, when all other medicines
failed, three Sl.CG bottles of DIR, King 5
New Discovery wholly cured me and |
gained So pounds" It's absolutely
guaranteed to cure Coughs, Colds,
La Grippe, Bronchitis and all Throat
and Lung Troubles. Price soc. and
S1.C0 Trial bottles free at b. II. Cor
rell's drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Death of Mrs. James ID. TOlley

Mrs. Savilla Iolley, wife of Mr.,
James ID. Tolley, died at her home
near East Lexington Monday
morning after II long illness from
kidney trouble. Her funeral took
place Tuesday noon from Trinity
Methodist church, Lexington, and
was conducted by her pastor, Rev.
j. Oln Knott, who was assisted
by Rev. DR.. Charles Manly of the
Baptist church. The interment
was made in the Lexington ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Tclley before marriage was
Miss Savilla Ford, daughter of the
l&te Mr.. Joseph Ford. She was
born on upper Kerr's Creek. Her
husband and three children sur
vive, the latter being Mr.. Roscoe
Tolley, Miss Bessie Tolley and Mr..
Daniel Tolley.
Mrs. Tclley was devoted moth
er, kind hearted neighbor and a
conscientious Christian, a member
of Trinity Methodist church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Many Children Arc Sickly

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders tor
children, used by Mother Gray. a
nurse in ChilGren's Home, New York,
cure Feverishness, Headache, Sum
mer Bowel Disord, rs Stomach
Troubles. Teething Disorders. and
DESTROY Worms. At all druggists,
25c. Sample mailed FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
DoN'r Gnr FooTsoRE GET ALLEN {
FOOT-EASE,
A wonderful powder that cures
tired, aching, sweating feet and makes
new or tight shoes easy. Ask today
for Aliens Foot-Eas Accept no
substitute. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, A. S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
SnrinUs Season Good

Mr.. Charles II. Paxton, manager of
the Old Sweet Springs, in Monroe
county, w. Va, was in Lexington
this week. He reports good crowd
at the Old Sweet. Mr.. Paxton is also
connected with the Natural Bridge
Hotels, and he says the season there
has been successful. He desires to
correct wrong impression as to the
admission to the Bridge. County
people, including residents of Licking
ton AMI Buena Vista, are charged 50
oaLts. while The price to others is 81.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Lexington as an Ideal Summer
Home

The season has come when peo-
pie desire a change of abode. Thy
want to get away from home and
go to the country, the seashore,
the mountains or take an ocean
trip. This periodical restlessness
asserts itself more at this season
Of TIE year than any other.
Lexington and Rockbridge coun-
ty present unusual attractions to
the tourist and resident If the
city. Within our borders are a
number Of summer resorts and
mineral springs whose medicinal
qualities are beneficial alike to the
invalid and robust. The Natural
Bridge and Goshen Pass are two
attractive spots and are within
easy reach of Lexington.
Buona Vista is coming to be IL
summer resort for visitors, and
each summer the number shows an
increase. Lexington is the ideal
place for city people who desire to
spend quiet summer in the
midst Of attractive surroundings.
For the people of the South it APP
peals possibly as 10 other place
IN a State rich in historic associa-
ii ms, for here in our quiet valley
repose the ashes of two oe the
South's most illustrious heroes.
The last few years have wit
messed an increase in the number
of summer visitors in Lexington,
and if our people desired the num-
Der could be materially incl eased
from year to year. Such a class
of temporary residents would add
considerably to the revenues OF
the entire community, and fire.
quently, no doubt, would indu-
ence many of the summer sojourn-
ers to take up their residence here
in the winter that their children
might enjoy the superior educa-
tional advantages offered by our
two institutions of learning.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
No Pity Shown

For years fate was after Inc con-
tinuously" writes f. A. Gulledge,
Verbena, Ala, 81 had terrible case
of Piles causing "a tumors. When all
failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. Equally good for Burns and all
aches and pains. Only 25c. at b. H..
GOrrelrs drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Death of Mrs. Edward W. Nichols

Mrs. Edmonia Lewis Nichols,
wife Of Col. Edward w. Nichols of
the Virginia Military Institute,
died at her home on Letcher ave-
nue. Wednesday night, June Goth,
after an illness Of several months.
The funeral took place Friday
afterr DON at 6 80 O'Clock fire. IN her
late home, conducted by her pas
tor, Rev. DR.. Thornton Whaling
of the Presbyterian church, who
was assisted by Rev. DR.. X. J. Nc
Bryde of the Episcopal church and
DR.. Charles Manly of the Baptist
chutch. 1nterment was made in
the Lexington cemetery. The
prayer at the grave was offered by
Rev. DR.. Manly.
Mrs. Nichols was daughter Of
the late DR.. Livingston Waddell.
She was born at Waynesboro, Au-
'gusta county. Her fa:Eer with his
family moved to- Lexington soon
after the Civil War.- She was mar
ried to Colonel Nichols in the fall
Of 1886. Mrs, Nichols was II wo-
man Of charming disposition, pos
sessed Il lovely Christian character
and was ii communicate of the
Presbyterian church. She was
devotedly attached to her home
and was held in high esteem by
wide circle of friends md rela-
tives.
Surviving Mrs. Nichols are three
sisters and three brothers-Mrs.
Lucy w. Preston and Mrs. Maria
W. Pratt Of Lexington, and Mrs.
Mary w. Horston Of South Caro-
lima; Messrs. i. W. Waddell ard
A. A. Waddeil Of Lexington, and
B. II. Waddell Of Louisville, Ky.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Church Lawn Parties

The ladies of Trinity Methodist
church will hold a lawn party THUS
day evening. July 18th, on the lawn
of Mrs. S. o. Campbell. on upper
Main Street. Refreshments will be
served beginning at 6 o'clock. The
public is invited.
The ladies of the Lexington Bap-
fist church will have a lawn party on
Thursday night, July 14th, at the res
idence of Mr.. J. F. Tolley near East
Lexington, for benefit of the parson-
ace fund
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Book Typewriter i'm Clerks Office

A book typewriter has been in
stalled in the Circuit Clerks office
and the same is now in use. The ma
chine eost$1.75 and was purchased by
the Board Of Supervisors. The work
done so far is very satisfactory. The
machine is operated by Mr.. r. G..
Walker. the deputy clerk.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Camping on North River

4 Lexington party is enjoying the
free and easy life of the camp on
North River, above Wilson's Springs,
and indulging in piscatorial pleas
ures. In the party are Mr.. +. l.,
Graham and four sons, Williamson,
Edward John and Mercer. Ewing
Humphreys, John Hill, Allen Nc
Dowell and Houston Barclay.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Working Night And Day

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings NV Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength, list
lessness into energy, brain-fag into
mental power. They're wonderful
in building up che health. Only 25c.
per box. Sold by b. II. Gorrell, drug.
gist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Married in California

Information has been received
here of the marriage in California
early in June of Mr.. James w.
McCurdy and Miss Mamie Gwinn
The groom is native of Rock
bridge, the youngest son of the
late Mr.. William +. McCurdy of
near Flumen. He has held posi-
ton as civil engineer with the
Southern Pacific railroad for he
past fifteen years. The bride is
the daughter Of Nv. and Ms.
Thomas Gwinn 1T Marshall, Mo.
She Is nv attractive and accom-
pllshed youTg lady.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Heavy Storm

Tuesday afternoon a heavy storm
passed over this section. Considerable
damage is repofted especially to the
corn crop. In many Instances where
the corn was well grown, the stalks
were blown fiat.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06

\ new song which is proving to be
great tavorite, 1t was Summer
Time in Dixie's Land" is now being
sung with great success in all the
principal theatres from Maize to Cal
ifornia. The price is % cents by the
Theatrical Music Supply Co., No. 40
w. 2Sth St, New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
Flood Sure of Tenth District

In discussing the political situa-
ton in this Congressional district
the Staunton Dispatch asserts that
the Republican opposition to Hon.
H. d. Flood will necessarily be
light on account of so many MEN,
bers of that party having lost their
votes by the requirements of the
new Constitution. The Dispatch
further says:
The attempt to make capital out
Of the fact that Mr.. Flood is the
"proclaimed" candidate VIII avail
Republicans nothing 1t is true
he is the "procaimed" candidate
but he was "proclaimed" in pur-u-
ance Of the regularly adopted plan
of primary. He was the only man
who came regularly before the
party in the form prescribed, and
without any playing of politics,
but in a straightforward business
way, according to the party plan,
under such circumstances he was
pronounced the Democratic nomi-
nee. 1t was not his fault that no
other Democract in the district
chose to contest with him for the
nomination. Every Democrat in
the district had!a right to enter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
stanton Newspapers Combine

The announcement was made
last week Of newspaper deal in
Stanton which puts under one
ownership and management the
two daily papers of that city-the
Daily News and the StauntOn Dis
patch. The joint stock company
is known as the Augusta Printing
Company. Among the directors
are Hon. Edward Echols, Hon. A.
c.. Braxton, and otter prominent
citizens of Stanton. IL is said
that Mr.. r. ID. Haislip, the pres
ent editor of the Dispatch, will be
the editor OF the combined paper.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06

Diphtheria relieved in twenty
minutes. Almost miraculous. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. At any drug
stefs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
To Mothers IN This Town

Children who are delicate, feverlsh
and cross will get imme Ilal" relief from
Mother Grays Sw' ct Powders for
Children. They cleanse the stomach act
on the liver. making n sickly child
strong and healthy. y certain cule for
worms Sold by all druggists pc.
Sample FREE. Address, Allen ). Olmsted,
Leroy n. T.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06
To Cure q COId i'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. f. w. Groves
signature Is on each box ego.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-07-06

ARE Yor Using ALIENS FOOT-EASEl
Shake into youI shoes Aliens Foot
Easa II puwder l. cur"s Corns. Bunions,
Painful, Smorting. Hot, Swollen feet.
At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, PIE.