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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Personal

Personal
Mr.. j. R. Beeson is now con
nacted with The GAZETTE.
Mrs. George r. Raglan of Salem,
is visiting Mrs. j. Olin Knott.
Mr.. James b. Heck of Richmond,
is the guest of Mr.. j. K. Heck.
Major Adolph Elhart of Oak
Dale, is spending few days in
Staunton this week.
DR.. C. Graham Dold returned
home last night from a weeks
visit to friends in Baltimore.
DR.. James Lewis Howe will &C.
cupy the pulpit at the Lexington
Baptist church Sunday morning
Rev. DIR. L. r. Turnbull will oc-
cupy the pulpit of the Lexington
Presbyterian church Sunday morn
ing.
DR.. George H. Denny delivered
the address before the graduating
class of the Mary Baldwin Scmina-
ry, Staunton, yesterday.
Rev. DR.. Thornton Whaling re-
turned home last week after an
extended visit, ard occupied his
pulpit in the Presbyterian church
Sunday.
Rev. Father Joseph Frioli of
Staunton, held services at st. Pat
rick's Catholic church Sunday
morning, and conducted mass Mon
day morning.
Harrisonburg Register; Mrs.
Josephine HolliAgsworth returned
to her home in Lexington Satur-
day after visit to her sister, Mrs.
M. b. Caldwell.
The Rev. DR.. Wilson of Lynch
burg, the venerable father of Rev.
DIR. G. A. Wilson, nastor of New
Providence presbyterian church,
is u visitor in Lexington this
week.
Mr.. G. r. Tribbett, of Roanoke,
passed through Lexington Mon
day Gu his way TO COllierstown to
visit his father, Mr.. G. @. Trib-
bett, who is confined to his bed by
illness.
Mr.. H. R. Mills left Monday on
a business trip to North Carolina
in the interest of the Patent Pro.
cess Fertilizer Lime, manufactured
by the Rockbridge Lime & Stone
co of Lexington.
Mr.. Charles S. McNulty, a pop
ular and weil-known student Of
Washington and Lee, who is at
st. Luke's Hospital, Richmond
convalesoing from an operation for
appendicitis, expects to return to
Lexington early in June.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Baptist \. s. Convention

The Sunday School Convention
of the Augusta Baptist Associa-
tion will be held at Clifton Forge
from the goth to the 81st Of May.
The Lexington Baptist Sunday
school will be represented by the
following delegates, elected last
Sunday: Rev. Charles Manly, ID.
D., M ,sssrs, Joseph f, Tolley and
David Womeldorf, and Misses Rosa
Quisenberry and M: Kate warner.
DR.. Manly is on.ths program fol
several addresses, and will preach
Sunday morning at IL o'clock.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
w. l., u. commencement

The commencement exercises at
Washington and Lee University
will begin Sunday, June 18th,
with the baccalaurate sermon by
Bishop Gravatt of West Virginia.
Rev. w. MEG, White of Peters
burg, Va, will address the Young
Mems Christian Association Sun
day evening.
Monday evening tho celebration
of the Literary societies will take
place, and on Tuesday morning
the Engineering Hall will be dedi.
Gated. Hon, Herbert Welsh of
Philadelphia, will make the adj
dress. Tuesday night the alumni
address will be made by Rev. j.
r. Winchester, d. D., of st, Louis.
Wednesday will be commence
ment day and graduating exer-
discs. Hon. John Temple Graves
of Atlanta, Ga. will make the
literary address.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
acknowledgements Installation

The installation of Rev. i. j..
Thompson as pastor of the Presby,
terrain church ut Bueaa Vista will
take Place next Sunday morning,
May 10th. The Rev. DIR. Thornton
Whaling will preside, PROFOUND
the constitutional questions and
preach the sermon. Charge to the
pastor will be delivered by Rev.
J. A. Trostle, and the ch lrge to
the people by DR.. w. s. Currel,.
Mr.. Thompson for sevara' years
has supplied ths pulpit of the
Buena Vista church and was re-
Gently elected the regular pastor
He is an attractive and popular
pastor and has thoroughly identi.
fed himself with the interests of
his adopted city.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Flowers for Memorial

The ladies of the Mary GUSTS Lee
Chapter, Daughters Of the Confed-
crazy of Lexington, are destroys thSt
lheif country friends shall furnish
flowers and evergreens for Oonfed..
crate Memorial Day, to be observed
Saturday, June 4th. Eveigreens,
especially, will be needed and persons
who wish to bring the same. should
leave them at the cemetery on the
morning of Memorial Day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Confederate Pensions Allowed
Veterans and Widows


Lee-Jackson Camp of Ccnfeder-
ate Veterans had meeting on
Saturday last to allow IL number
of pensions; and to make the final
arrangements fer Memorial Day
this year. 1t was decided to have
the memorial exercises on Satur-
day, June 4th, and the executive
committee was directed to make
all Aneedful preparations for this
event.
The meeting was not large
one. Commander J.P. Moore pre-
sided, and Mr.. j. Scott Moore act
ed as adjutant pro TEN. in place OF
Adjutant w. c. Stuart, who was
sick at his home. There were pres
emit Comrades Col. W. Il. POague,
Judge william P. Houston, John
A. Jackson, Col. John A. Gibson,
David 4. Moore, Samuel R. Moore
and Maj. S. w. Paxton.
The allowing Of pensions was
the first matter considered, and
sixteen were passed, in sums rang
ing from $15 to $50, among them
being four widows, who received
$25 each.
The following is the complete
list, with the amount each is to
receive. A few were not in form,
lacking the formalities required OF
the commissioners of the revenue,
and were passed with the under
standing that they must be amen
ded before being presented to the
Judge of the Circuit Court 4:
James M. Ramsey, Light Artil-
lery of Nelson, aged 70 years.
Totally disabled. $50.
Edward Brogan, Goth Va. 1nfan-
try, and recently an inmate OF Lee
Camp Soldiers Home, Richmond,
Va, aged 70 years. Totally disa-
bled, $50.
William H. Vess, 52nd Va. In
fantry, aged 50 years. Partially
disabled, SIS.
W. D. Fry, 14th Va. Cavalry,
aged Is years. Partially disabled,
$15.
David E. Entsminger, 4th va.
Battalion of Cavalry. Partially
disabled, $15,
Mrs, Martha Jane Wallace, wild
ow of Charlton Wallace. Allowed
S25.
Mrs. Fannie Beard, widow Of
w. b. Beard. Allowed 1916.
Mrs. Martha K. Kirby. Allowed
$25.
Mrs. Sallie Y. Knick. Allowed
SEA, ,o
William V. Wilkerson, 10th Va.
Battalion of Heavy Artillery, aged
IS years. Totally dlsahled, $50.
David Vest, 10th va. Cavalry.
PARTIALLY disabled, Sl5.
voolfolk, 34th w, Infantry
Partially disabled, sl5.
George F. Hickman, 34th Va.
Infantry. Partially disable sl5.
Thomas Taylor, 10th Va. Infnn-
try. Partially disabled, $l5.
Sha nklin NJ, Ackef.y, l4th Va.
Cavalry. Partially disabled, $40.
Thomas B. Agnor, 97th Va. In
fantry. Totally disabled. Sa0.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
A Sure Thing

1t is said that nothing is sure except
death and taxes, but that is not alto =
gether true. DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption is a cure cure for all
lung and throat troubles. Thousands can
testify to that. Mrs. =. B. Van Metre Of
Shepherdstown, W. Va, says 81 had a
severe case of Bronchitis and for year
tried everything l heard Of, but got no
relief. One bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery then cured me absolutely"
It's infallible for Group, Whooping
Cough, Grip, Pneumonia and Consump-
ton. Try it. It's guaranteed by b. II ,
Gorrell, Druggist. Trial bottles free.
Regular size SOC. and $1.0O.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Happy Women
Plenty Of Them In Lexington And
Good Reason For 1t.

Wouldn't any woman be happy,
After years Of backache suffering,
Days Of misery, nights Of unrest.
The distress of urinary troubles,
She finds relief and cure?
No reason why any Lexington reader
should suffer In the face Of evidence
like this:
Mrs. NJ. s. Hildebrand. wife OF T. j.
Hildehrand, shoemaker, place OF resi-
dence on Randolph street. says: Motto.
ing accounts In our local papers about
Doan's Kidney Pills, as they were so
highly recommended IT. occurred TO me to
take course OF the treatment for kidney
complaint, causing bloating Of the face
and limbs and constant aching In my
back between the shoulder blades. l
suffered in this way for about two years
and was often In such misery that it was
hard for me to get around. My husband
went to b Ii. Gorrells drug store ana got
a box OF the pills for me. They absolute.
~ performed what they promised. l
have no objection to anyone who suffers
from kidney complaint calling on me for
a minuter account Tiny experience.
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents, Foster-Mi burn Co., Buffalo N
Y. sole agents 10, United States
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no substitute.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
County School superintendent

Much interest is taken through
out the county as to who will be
the successful aspirant Cor the po-
sition of County Superintendent OF
Schools for Rockbridge, Threa
candidates are in the field, former
Superintendent j. s. Saville, Col
onel Robert Catlett, and it is UNI
derstood that Mr.. G. w. Efliinger
will accept the position if rendered
him.
Mr.. Saville has be IN in Licking
ton several times in the interest OF
his candidacy and has received a
number of signatures to his petit
tlon. Friends of Colonel Catlett
are also at work for him and u
numerously signed petition is the
result of Stheir Efforts. Mr.. Eflin'
ger, last week appointed acting
superintendent, Ia not working
specially for the honor, but he
has been endorsed BY some OF hi
friends,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
No. ma.
No. ma.
Treasury Department,
Office of
Comptroller of the Currency

WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
March II, 1904 !
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, it las
been made TO appear that 1.-The Peo-
ple's National Bank of Lexington"
located Ia the Town OF Lexington, in
the County of Rookbridge, and State
of Virginia, has complied with all the
provisions of the Statutes of the
United States, required to be complied
with before an association shall hs
authorized to commence the business
of Banking.
Now THEREFORE |, William b.
Ridgely, Comptroller Of the Currency,
do hereby certify that The Peoples
National Bank of lexington" lOcat-
ed in the Town of Lexington, in the
County OF Rockhridge and State of
Virginia, is authorized to commence
the business OF Banking as provided
IN Section Fifty one hundred and sixty
nine of the Revised Statutes of the
United States.
liz TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness my
hand and Seal of Office this seven
teenth day of March, 1904.
(sEAL) WIN. b. RIDGELY.
Comptroller Of the Currency.
Mch 23-10t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
A Startling Test

To save !, life, Dr.. 4, G, Merritt OF No,
Meho6pany, Pa, made a startling test
resulting in a wonderful cure. He writes,
"a patient was attacked with violent
hembrrhages, caused by liberation OF the
stom ach. i had often found EleetriS
Btters excellent for acute stomath and
IiYyeer troGbles 90 l prescfibed them. The
patient gained from the first, and has not
bad an attack In IA months" Electric
Bitters are positively guaranteed for
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation and
Kidney troubles. Try them. Only SOC.
at B. H. Gorrelps drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Surprise Marriage IN Lexington

Surprise Marriage IN Lexington
A quiet and unexpected marriage
took place in Lexington last Thurs
day afternoon, the contracting par
ties being Miss Maggie 'Reyeley
of Timber Ridge, apd Mr.. Francis
y. Dresser Of Lawrence, Kansas.
The ceremony was solemnized by
Rev. DIR. James A. Qparles at
his home at the University, MIR.
dresser arrived here Wednesday
evening, The bride is a daughter
of the late Mr., d, r. Revely of
Timber Ridge, and for so ne years
has been "a teacher in the public
schools of Rockbridge. Several
years ago she taught school in
Kansas, and there met her future
husband.
Mr. and Mrs. dresser left Thurs
day afternoon over the Chesapeake
& Ohio railroad for trip to Chi
cago and the st. LOUIS Ext osition,
after which they will 60 to Kan
sas, where they will make their fu-
ture home,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Dog Taxes

Treasure s. 0. Campbell has been
busy for several days past receiving
taxes On dogs and giving out tags for
TIN" same. The taxes were due and
bayable on May 1st, but many persons
Neglected to pay until within the past
week. So far about $3.50 has been
received Last year the receipts
Amounted TO $500. Up to the present
ten dogs have been killed and five are
now In the pound awaiting execution;
The animals are taken out Of town and
chloroformed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Death of Mrs. ThOs. Williamson

Mrs. Sally Burwell NJ lson Will
hanson, widow of Mr.. Thomas
Williamson, died Wednesday, May
18th, 1904, at the hpme Of her son.
Mr.. Robert b, Williamson, at Ora
ham, Va, in her sixty-eighth year,
The remains were brought to
Lexington Gov interment Tie
fnpsal services were conducted
Friday morning from the r. h. Lee
Memorial Episcopal church, Rev.
DR., r, j, MoBryde officiating,
Mrs. Williamson was daughter
Of Mr.. Thomas Nelson, of Clprke
county, Va. For many years she
lived in Lexington and left here
about five years ago TO- make her
home in Graham with her son.
Two other sons survive, Messrs.
Thomas n, and William G. Will
Hanson,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
beautiful Goshen Eass

This is the season of the year when
Goshen Pass presents it's most at
traetive appearance, The laurel Is
now In bloom. and the whole noun
tain-sides are clad In variegated beau
ty. Parties froin Lexington frequent
ly drive to that point in the spring
time i'm order to enjoy the surprising
loneliness OF the bright flowers and
green foliage, .+S-.r y
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postoffice for the week ending May
80:
Bamey, Miss Libere
Irwin, Miss Lena E.
Montgomery, Mrs. Margaret
Mozingo, jeff.
Matthew. John
Martin, Diddna
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised;
MCCLUNG PATTON, p. M.
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Married

RHEA-ToLLEsYi-At East Lexington,
the home Of the brides mother
"Wednesday evening, May 18th,
1904, by Rev. D. A. Peniok, u. H.,
Mr. Harry Lee Rhea of Augusta eoun'
ty and Miss Maude Tolley, daughter
of Mrs. Margaret TOlley.
Y-MCGOw N.-Near House
Mountain, Thursday, May 10, 1904,
by Rev. ID. A. Penick, ID. d., Mr..
James Franklin Kerry and Miss Mary
elizabeth MeGown, both Of Rock
Bridge county. -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
baseball Season Ended

The baseball season in college cir
eles has ended in Lexington, The
final game which was scheduled to be
played between the Virginia Military
institute and Washington and Lee
University on last Saturday, was
called off, and at present it is said that
AL athletic relations between the two
schools have been DECLARED at an enGIt
zach team has one victory to it's
credit and the third game was looked
forward to with great interest.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Quick Arrest

4. A. 9ulledge OF yerpepa, Ala, was
sWfce in the hospital from q severe case
81 piles causing 81 tumors. After doctors
and all remedies failed, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve quickly arrested further infamma
lion and cured him. 1t Conquers aches
and kills pain. Csc. at b. II GorrelPs
drug store,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
House Mountain school Closes

The House Mountain school, taught
by Miss Elizabeth MOseley, will have
closing exercises tomorrow. The adj
dress will be made by Rev. DR..
Thornton Whaling. The school has
had a successful session, and great
ana good work hes been accomplished
In that neighh0rhO0d.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
TO Mothers IN This Town

Children who are delicate, feverish
and cross will get immediate relief from
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. They cleanse the enact
on the liver, making q sickly child
strong and healthy. A certain cure for
worms. Sold by all druggists 95c.
Sample FREE. Address, Allen s. Olmsted,
Leroy N: Y,
ARE YoU asiEG ALIENS FooT-EAsE!
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t cures Corns, Bunlons,
Painful, Snoring, Hot, Swollen let.
At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, %.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Cures Eczema, Itching HumOrs

Especially for old, chronic cases take
Botanic Blood Balm. Itgives healthy
blood Supply TO The affe tied parts, heals
all the sores, eruptions, soabs, SCALES
stops the awful itching and burning OF
eczema, swellings, suppurating, watery
sores, etc. 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, 1904-05-25
rlade Young Again

Zone Of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me IN
my teens again. writes ID. n. Turner OF
Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best In
the worll far LIVER, STOMACH Snd
Boyels, Purely vegetable, Never grippe.
Only CSC. at b. Ii. Gorrell.s drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
r;a,d dav Of Wash;noton and

Field day at Washington and Lee
will be observed tomorrow afternoon
on the University athletic grounds.
An attractive program will be pre-
ssnted, consisting OF competition
contests in athletic sports.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Lexington Produce Market.
Lexington, Va, May %, 1904.

An interesting game of baseball is
announced for this afternoon on the
WashiRg.on and Lee grounds to be
played by the lawyers and bankers
against the business men. The pro,
ceeLs from the game are to be applied
to the Jackson Memorial Hospital
fund.
To Cure a Cola In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
Tets. All druggists refund the money
+ it fails to cure. z. w. Groves
ignatnre Is on each box 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
stops the Cough, Works off the Cold

Laxative Bromo Cunning Tablets
cure q cold in one day. No Cure, No
Pay. Price, 25 cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25

A little life may BIO sacrificed to sudden
attack OF Group. II you don't have Dr.
Thomas Electric OIL on hand for the
emergency.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
RELIABLE GOODS
Reasonable Prices

10 tho secret Of our business How well have su cceeded Is
evidenced by the fact that Notwithstanding the unreasonable
weather Of the past month"; our has kept fully up to
our expectations With every sale goes our guarantee Oh ell
tire satisfaction to the purchaser will refund the pu
chase price.
If Housekeeping Goods,
sucb as Table Linens Napkins Towels Lace or Muslin III
tain Mattings Oil Cloths Lnoleums and Rugs are among
your needs we have lines that will prove interesting III o
oualitv and prices Strictly ALL LINEN DAMAoho from
so cents to 81 per yard and the lues VIII be iouho eua
to what you bought before the advance IN linens "
CORRESPONDENCE low prices. Judging from the NUMBER Vi
MATTINGS thus far sod prices must be very sasac
tory to the buyers Come and Judge OF them for Yourself
HAVING Large Stock Of White Waist Goods
- h;n o;d materials we have made heavy reductions in
nce IS cent and so cent goods nov selling al 20 ah"
x cents and 81 90 goods so cents 1t means oss to us
but great saving to you'
Skirts.
Duok Phone Linen and Wool Skirts at all prices from one to
ten dollars
- Weare expecting daily shipment of the celebrated
CREx Rugs and ART SQUARES They are eoo' comio''''
clean and cheap yet possess remarkable wearing qua'
altogether make most excellent summer floor coverings
Umbrellas and Parasols.
New goods black white and coored of the best material Tor
the price and the best manufacture Solid coors blue green
and garnet, are good this season
Shoes
We don't spend very mne time advertising our SHOES
uotneary so much AS they worthy ofba we are sehg
lots m them in spite that The that those VINO nave
once boupt them want them again Especially is this true o
nps M,ssrs and (BupaENs SHOES To these give spec
m attention. guarantee absolutely every PAIR to DE exactly
as represented We have just received second shipment o
them and especially invite to examine those for misses anu
children In shape and quality they are the very best
wa have been able to find Built to order, on foofofm
lasts they conform the growing feet OF children ana insure
the maximum and comfort at the least cost consistent
with quality.
Our Grocery Department
iswell supplied with fresh fruits and vegetables
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Uhr Gazrttf
LEXINGTON, VA, MAY rs, 1904.
New Advertisements

A. II. Shields-Masonic meeting.
McCrum's-twenty soda tickets
free.
Town of Lexington-privy pals
for sale.
R. 8. Anderson-ice cream freezers,
water coolers, etc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
David Garrick Friday Night

Next Friday night, May 9th, AT
s,SQ O'Clock, in the University
Gymnasium, spavid Garrick, p" an
interesting play based on eig n
teenth-oentury England, will be
presented by the Washington and
Lee Dramatic Club, under the di-
rection of Miss Annie r. White.
This play requires much more dltA,
cult acting than anything which
the club has heretofore attempted.
Resides the excellent cast, elabo::
rate costumes, which harmonize
well with the time and characters
of the play, have been ordered at
great expense from PhiladeIphia
costumer. Under direction. some
beautiful calcium light effects have
beer arranged. A new stage with
expensive scenery and paraphe-
malta has been added to the north
side of the gymnasium, while on
the opposite side section Of gal-
lery seats has been erected, The
general admission is a5c, reserved
seats 56c. Reserved seats on sale
at McCrum's.
Following is the cast of the
play:
i
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-05-25
Good Health
to the
children

Children especially arefond Of dainties,
and the housekeeper must look carefully
to their food.
AS good cake: can be made only with
good eggs, so also cake that is health
full as well as dainty must be raised with
a pure and perfect baking powder.
Royal Baking Powder is indispensable
in the preparation Of the highest quality
Of food. 1t imparts that peculiar light
ness, sweetness and flavor noticed in the
finest cake, biscuit, doughnuts, crusts, etc.,
and what is more important, renders the
food wholesome and agreeable to young
and old.
'> ROYAL sANNe sewee9 co., NEW YORK.