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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Sudden Death of Mrs. Mary l..
Graham

Mrs. Mary Lucy Graham, widow
of DR., Edward l.. Graham, died
unexpectedly at her home on Wash
ington street, lexington last
Saturday morning, January End.
Her death was attri buted to
Bright's disease. She was taken
i'll Christmas night but her con-
dition was not thought serious.
The funeral services were held
from her late residence Monday at
noon, conducted by her pastor, Rev.
Dr.Thornton Whaling, pastor of the
Lexington Presbyterian church,
who was assisted by Rev. DR..
James A. Quarles. Interment was
made in the Lexington ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Graham was a daughter Of
Mr.. Samuel f. Jordan, III his day
an extensive owner and operator
of iron furnaces in Rockbridge and
neighboripg counties. She was
born 70 years ago, and the whole
of her life was spent in Lexing-
ton, where she was highly esteemed
for her kindliness of heart and
attractivere,; Of manner. Mrs.
Graham It's communicate of the
Lexington Presbyterian church.
She is survived by four children
Mr.. Samuel j. Graham of Pitts
burg. Pa, Mr.. K. L. Graham and
Misses Maggie and Lizzie Graham
of Lexington. One brother and
two sisters also survive-Captain
Charles F. Jordan of Keyser, W.
Va, Mrs. Cameron, wife of DIR.
John Cameron of Goshen, and Mrs.
Patton, wife of Col. w. M. Patton
of the Virginia Polytechnic Insti-
tute of Blacksburg.
All of Mrs. Graham's children
were present at the funeral. Mr..
Samuel j. Graham reached Lex
ington Sunday. Her sisters, Mrs.
w. NJ. Patton and Mrs. John
Cameron, and brother, Captain
Jordan, with Mrs. Jordan, were
also present.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
New Years Greeting and News
From Buena Vista
Gazette Co,yeybondence.

Gaxef< Co,,esbondence
BUENA VISTA, Jan. "a pros
porous, happy New Year to you,
Mr.. Editor. May the frost and
sunshine of these January days
be prophetic of the sparkle and
brightness of your good paper all
the year through.
Quite a deep sadness spread
over many hearts yesterday on re-
ceiving the news of the death Of
Miss Florence Smith of Acadamy,
Pccahonias county, w. Va.
daughter of Mr.. Asbury Smith.
She was the degree graduate of
th. Southern Sen mary last year.
and was considered the brightest
mind that had been graduated
from tnat school in years. 1t may
be doubted If the school ever had
a more superior intellect. She had
been teaching down in the eide
water section of this State, and
was taken with typhoid fever.
She died on the Both, last.
DR.. Booth, after a tisit of a
week with mis- mother in Charlotte
county, is back at his post again,
busy at his work Of mercy.
Rev. E. w. Rowe will occupy
the pulpit at the Methodist church
on next SUI day, the 10th, in the
absence of the pastor, who will be
in Ronceverte, w. Va, on that
day to attend the celebration of
the golden wedding of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rice Buch-
anan. They were married on the
10th Of Jan. so years ago, and have
been favored with life together,
longer than it is the lot of nanv
to enjoy.
Mr.. Emmett Morris and Miss
Emily Davis were married at the
home of the BRIDES mother, Mrs.
j. d. Davis, of this place, on the
31st, last. Miss Emily has long
been the amiable and efficient
lady clerk at the book store and
will be missed from her post of
duty. They will live in Glasgow.
While Buena Vista's evil doors,
some Of them, are in safe keeping
in Lexington Jail, their families
must be feo and clothed by the
citizens here. How badly Virginia
needs a vagrant law to put worth
less people in the chain gang and
make them support their families.
Miss Laura A. Campbell OF
Philadelphia, is spending the
winter here for the benefit of her
health. She is a trained nurse
and in need Of rest, a.d these
bright Southern sunny days.
There is reported a case OF scar
let fever in our city, but it is in a
secluded spo,, at the home of Mr..
Stillwell.
The Sunday school entertain
ment at the Methodist church last
Wednesday night was decided
success, and enjoyed by all Of the
immense audience who were pres
emit. Very few of the 300 mem
bers failed to be on hand to re-
ceive gifts of recognition. The
program was an excellent one and
well rendered. The "Chrstmas
tree" composed of twelve little
girls built up into pyramid,
topping out with BEAUTIFUL, fairy
faced little maid of some four
summers, was beautiful sight
all holding their boughs of ever
green, and looking a living grove
Of floral beauty.
Invitations are out for the mar
riage of Mr.. Jacob Ryman to Miss
Mittie j. Patterson, at the brides
home tomorrow evening at I p. m.
SY KLONE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
New. Advertisers. ats.

Strain & Decentralization sale OF
clothing.
c. A. Lacy d Son-clothing at cost,
first page.
r. s. Bruce-meats, chickens, eggs,
ETC., first page.
Weinbergs-great bargains in cloth
ing and millinery.
Lyons Clothing Coinpany-clear-
ance sale OF clothing.
J. Med. Adair-a good time to buy
bargains in dry goods.
Irwin & Co. holiday rush over, but
have many bargains in stock.
Rockbridge Lime and Stone Co.
fire wood wanted, first page.
w. F. Pierson-corn shelters, cook
ing and heating stoves, first page.
Lexington Steam Laundry-quali-
promptness Of work and moderate
prices.
A. Nash Johnston, county superin-
tendent of schools-meeting ofcounty
school board.
G. w. Efinger, president called
meeting Rockbridge Mutual lnsur-
ance Company stockholders.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Married In Washington

Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Morter Of
near Flumen, Rockbridge county,
have issued cards announcing the
marriage of their daughter, Miss
Anna Virginia, to Mr.. William
Van Der Veer of Goshen, Va. The
ceremony took place in Washing
ton, D, c., on Wednesday, Deem
Der 30th, 1908.
The bride is an attractive and
pop, lar young lady. The groom's
parents live at Rockbridge Baths.
The bri .lal couple will reside at
Goshen after they return from a
visit to New Jersey, the former
home Of the groom.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Saved From Terrible Death

The family OF Mrs. NJ. L. Bobbitt OF
Bargerton, Tenn, saw her dying and
were powerless to save her. The most
skilltul physicians and every remedy used,
failed, while consumption was slowly but
surely taking her life. In this terrible
hour DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption turned despair into JOY.
The first bottle brought immediate re-
lief and Its continued use completely
cured her. It's the most certain cure in
the world. Guaranteed Bottles SOC and
$1.0O. Trial Bottlas Free at B. II. Cor
rcll's drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06

A meeting of members of the
Lexington bar and officers of the
court was held in the court house
Tuesday afternoon for the pur-
pose Of taking suitable action with
reference to the passing away of
the old me-honored Coun ty Court
system.
Mr.. w. S. Hopkins was made
chairman of the meeting and Mr..
A. 7. Shields secretary. A COM
mittee composed of Messrs. F. I.
Glasgow, f. NJ. Pendleton and w.
L. Shields was appointed to draft
suitable resolutions, and Mr..
Glasgow will present the same to
the court next Friday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
The Cold Spe1t Again

For the past week we have been in
the embrace of real wintry weather.
With the exception of NewYear' s day,
which was pleasant, the past week
has been intensely disagreeable, the
thermometer ranging from 8 to 10 or
12 degrees above zero. Fine skating
is reported on the river. Messrs. j.
F. Shaner and w. r. Humphris have
filled their ice houses, some Of the ice
being as much as IL inches thick.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Watch.Night Services

Interesting "Watch-night' SER
vices were held at Trinity Meth
odist church lastThursday evening,
beginning at l0:45 o'clock and
concluding shortly after midnight.
The exercises were conducted by
the pastor, Rev. j. II. Light, and
Il number of those p.esent took
part in the meeting.
The services were brought to a
close by the singing of Charles
Wesley's Covenant Hymn while the
congregation was kneeling.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Rapp. John A.
Gill;. A.1ra~
MANY Children are Sick1y

Mother Grqy's Sweet Powders fol
Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse
In Children's Home, New York, Bre Ak
up Colds In "a hours, cure Feverlshness,
Headache. Stomach Troubles. Teething
Disorders, and Destroy Worms. AT all
druggists, 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,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
An Object Lesson in Rockbridge
Farming

The prosperity of country rests
upon its agricultural development,
He who makes two blades of grass
to grow where one grew before, is
a benefactor. King Alphonso OF
Spain, has selected 700 acres of
barren and the poorest lands in his
kingdom in order to show his peo-
pie that the lands of Spain, il
farmed on modern lines, can pro-
duce plenteous and profitable crops
for all the needs of its citizens,
hoping that his country may be-
come the home of thrifty, in
dustrious and cOntented people.
These thoughts have been sug-
gested by visit to II small farm
on the suburbs of Lexington OF
so acres, owned and controlled by
Mr.. James R. Crist. Several
gentlemen of Lexington were In
v.ted to partake of n Charistmas
dinner with him. The neat APP
pearance of all his surroundings,
and his "intense' system OF get
ting the most out of everything,
was an interesting study to his
visitors. One Of the gentlemen
present got the following facts
from him and which showed that
he utilized every inch of his land
by planting Keifer pear trees
where nothingelsecould be painted.
He mas now a bearing orchard of
more thin 100 trees. Ons of his
gear trees this year had ten bushels
of choice fruit upon it.
In 1903 Mr.. Crist had only 10
acres sown in wheat from which
he harvested 4lS bushels of mer-
charitable wheat; in the SINE year
he sold 800 lbs. of butter as the
product Of four cows, at the
average price of Is cents per h.,
together with four calves for $685.
%. During the same period he
sold 1920 worth of chickens and
50 dozen eggs at an average OF
Is cents; $50.21 worth of pork;
$1O.71 worth of plums; Sll.OO
worth of pears, and $1,000 worth
of hay. He raised all the corn,
fodder, hay and milet to fatten
his stock and to keep them through
the winter.
There is upon this little fern a
modern 8 room dwelling, barn in
which his feed Is stored, and from
the floor of which his horses and
COWS can be fed without ever being
exposed to Indictment weather.
The visitors were impressed
with what they saw and thought
his plan an object lesson of in
dustry and thrift. 1t must be
SAID OF Mr.. Crist that he has
always adopted the maxim OF roor
Richard:
"He who by the pillow would thrive
Must himself either hold or drive
The Pennsylvania idea is that a
man who owns mere than 30 acres
in the fertile sections Of the State
is Gland poor that is, that more
than that amount is a stumbling
block to money-making. Many
prosperous farmers in that State
do not own more than ten acres.
Analyze what Mr.. Crist has done
and ycu will at once see that he
has made money on land that is in
no way comparable to the rich
lands Of Pennsylvania.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
A Very Close Call

IL stuck to my engine, sfthough every
Joint ached and every nerve was racked
with PAIN" writes G. w. Bellamy, 10
connective fireman, Of Burlington, Iowa.
81 was weak and pale. without any ap.
petite and all run down. AS | was about
to give up, got bottle Of Eclectic Bit
ters, and after taking it, Ifelt as we'll as
ever did In my life." Weak, sickly,
run down people always gain new life,
strength and vigor from their use. Try
them. Satisfaction guaranteed by X. n,
GorrelI. druggist. Price soc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Personal

Mr.. 4. A. Quisenberry is in
Staunton this week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Gillock
visited friends in Staunton last
week,
Rev. L. w. Irwin of Radford, is
visiting his brother, Mr.. w. Z.
Irwin.
Mr.. j. r. Crist spent several
days in Richmond last week on
business.
Misses Nettie and Grace Hays
lett spent last week at Spottswood
visiting friends.
Mr.. Henry Weinberg of Hagers-
town, Md, is visiting his brother,
Mr.. Isaac Weinberg.
Professor aud Mrs. H. Parker
Willis have returned to Lexington
from their bridal trip.
Mrs. James II. Britton Of Balti-
more, Md, is visiting her parents,
Captain and Mrs. j. w. Gillock.
Mr.. J. NJ. Quisenberry has re-
turned to his 'uties in Richmond
as a member of the House of Dele
gates.
Mr.. Lynch Roberts of Goodman,
Roanoke county, Va, is visiting
his uncle this week, Mr.. J. H.
BeetOn.
Miss Louise Fuller returned to
Baltimore Tuesday, after spend
ing the holidays in Lexington
with her mother, Mrs. S.B. Fuller.
Mr.. D. V. Agnor left Monday
for Weyer's Cave, where he will
undergo al, operation for the Ie-
moval of lump from one of his
eyes.
Mrs. H. NJ. Rees Of the Wesley
Chapel neighborhood, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. R. j. Watts, at
Dingess, West Virginia, who is
quite ill.
Professor A. P. Staples Of Roam
oke, recently elected to the law
department of Washington and
Lee University, has assumed his
new duties.
Mrs. NJ. f. Bruce has returned
to her home at Rustburg, Amherst
county, after spending several
months in Lexington visiting her
son, Mr.. R. S. Bruce.
Messrs. Templeton Adair of Lex
ington, and Clarence Obenschain
of Engleman, returned Monday
20 Richmond to resume their
studies at the University College
of Medicine.
Mr.. &. E. Kregloe of Roanoke,
was visitor in Lexington last
week. Accompanied by his son
Karl, Mr.. Kregloe spent che holt
days with his sister, Mrs. George
c.. Greiner of near Fairfield.
Newport News Press, Dec. 28th:
Miss Elizabeth Agnor of Lexing-
ton, Va, who is visiting Miss
Alene Willett, was rendered a
pleasant dance last evening by
Misses Emma Rowbottom and Miss
Willett, on Huntington avenue.
The decorations were of holly and
mistletoe, and softly-shaded lam IS
added pretty glow to the mer y
scene.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Free to Our Readers
Botanic Blood Balm for the Blood.)

BOTANIC Blood Balm Tor the bIoouJ
II you suffer from ulcers, eczema,
scIofula, blood poison, cancer, eating
sores, itching skin, pimples, 5oils, bone
pains, swellings, rheumatism, catsrrh, or
any blood or skin disease, we advise you
to take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. }.
Especially recommended for old, obsti.
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else fails, heals every sore, makes the
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rich glow OF health. Druggists, 81 per
large bottle. sample sent free by writ
Ing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. De-
scribe trouble and free medical advice
sent In sealed letter. Medicine sent at
once. prepaid
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Not Forgotten Christine 3

Miss Mary O'Conner the popular
and accommodating operator at the
central telephone office, was the
recipient during the holidays OF
many expressions Of goodwill on the
part OF the many patrons. OF the office.
The gifts were in the form OF fruit,
CONNECTIONS and many useful and
ornamental articles.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Unusual Occurrence

The unusual occurrence OF two fu-
nerals from the same church on the
same day, took place at TrinityMeth
odist church last Sunday afternoon.
That day there were three open
graves in the Lexington cemetery,
and the day previous three deaths 90
Cured within a few no ours OF each
other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
The Passing of the Year

The New Year was usbered in
last Thursday midnight by the
ringing of church bells. Many
persons sat up to watch the pass
ing of the old and the advent OF
the new year. At several places
considerable damage was done by
the exploding of dynamite bombs,
notabl the breaking of glass in
the academy building and at
Hotel Rockbridge,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Wonderful Nerve

Is displayed by n any q man enduring
pains o. accidental Cuts, Wounds, Bruises,
Burns, Scalds, Sore feet or stiff Joints
But there's no need for 1t. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve win kill the pain and cure
the trouble. It's the best Salve on earth
Tor Piles, too. CSC, at b. II. Gorrells,
druggist ,> ~. r.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Domestic Troubles

1t Is exceptional to find a family where
there are no domestic ruptules OCCASION
ally. but these can be lessened by hav-
ing Dr.. Kings new Life Pulls around.
Much trouble they save by their great
work in Stomach and Liver troubles.
They not only relieve you, bat cure. SOC,
at b. H Gorrell's drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Speech and Hearing

Messrs. Ely BRos:-l commenced
using your Cream Balm about two years
ago for catarrh. My voice was some
what thick and my hearing was dull: My
hearing has been fully restored and my
speech has become quite clear. l ain
teacher In our town.
L. g. Brown, Granger, o.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezlng Sold by druggists at 90 cts.
or mailed by Ely Brothers, So Warren
street, New York
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06

The George Lewis house and lot on
Main street in Lexington, ADJOINING
the lots of John Illig, decd, and the
colored Baptist church, which was
advertised in THR GAZETTE. was sold
last Saturday to Fountain Lewis.
The price paid was $400 cash. Mr.. J.
w. Kelly was trustee
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Married..

Observation-Disclosures Janu-
airy 4, at the Methodist parse mage, IN
Lexington, by Rev. J. H. Light MI.
Cloney Mckinney and Miss Mary
Mildred Parker, daughter OF MI
George Parker, all Of Rockbridge
county.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06

The new shaft for the electric
l,pht plant was received today, and
it will be put in place Mt once.
The ligbts which haze been eff for
several nights will probably be on
tomorrow night again.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06

TO Cure a Cola IN One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. E. w. Groves
signature is on each box 26c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
B1eached Cotton and Handbags

are in big demand now and position to offer some
special inducements these lines We have also good stock
ofLONG CLOTH NAINSOOK, etc; and have just received
our new Spring stock of INDIA NONS These the
goods we have sold for several past and are offering
them at the old prices Notwithstanding the present high
price of cotton
During the next days in view of the approach of stock
taking will have many genuine bargains to offer in rem
nans short ends etc. We cannot mention them IN de-
tail here but will pay you visit often and see what we
show.
With full possession of addition will be able
to serve our friends with greater despatch and comfort
both to them and ourselves that hope shopping with us
will be greater pleasure than If have not seen our
new ROOM YOU are invited to call and inspect it.
Nav the Year bring you prosperity and much nap
piness
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postoflce for the week ending Jan.
4th:
Rapp. John A.
Silvey Andrew,
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
McCLUNa PATTON, P. NJ.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-01-06
The Holiday Rush
Is OVER,

and with closed the biggest holiday business have ever
had The quiet that always with the New Year now
upon but know rest We are busy moving into our
quarters and at the time preparing for the biggest
January sales we have ever had
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-08-03
Silver City Letter

H. A. Levy returned Sunday
from a vacation trip to the
Worlds Fair at St. Louis. New
York City and Buffalo.
Attorney Alvan N. White left
Monday evening for Lordsburg.
tie went on legal business.
Good rains are visiting this
section nearly every day now.
From all indications the season
will be the best in years.
Miss Rilla Weber, of Deminp
is the guest of Miss GLADYS Mes
bit, in this city. Miss Weber
was a former student at the nor
NAL school and has many friends
in Silver City.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-08-03
Obituary

Last Thursday morning Miss Lena
Eliza Upton, daughter of j. N. Upton
died at the home of her grandfather
Captain Rabb, in this city, after an i'll
ness of only two weeks of pneumonia
Miss Upton was born in Tom Green
county Texas, and moved to New Mex.
leo with her parents when but about
six months old, and has resided on a
ranch some l6 miles from Deming since
that time. She was a favorite with
the young people of this city and al
ways in the lead in either school work
or athletic games, for some time she
held the position of captain of Basket
Ball team here and would had graduted
from the High School this year had she
lived.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.
Theodore Hopping, at the residence of
Captain Rabb and was attended by a
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-08-03
Crossing Blocked

The people living north of the rail.
road are complaining again of the
crossing being blocked frequently so
as to cause annoyance and no little
'os' of time for travellers going back
and forth from that part of town
Another thing we have been ksked
to speak about is the fact that stock is
allowed to run at large on the north
side Of the railroad and no effort is
being made to enforce the law for the
protection of the people living over
there, and that trees and fences are
being damaged on account of this
neglect.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-08-03
Telephone Picnic

A jolly crowd of picknickers spent
Sunday at Byron's grove. The day
was spent in boat and horseback rid.
ing some very good kodak pictures
were taken of the crowd.
A very bountiful lunch was partaken
If and very much enjoyed. The party
vas composed of Mr., and Mrs. letters.
md grandma Carr. Miss Nellie Dee
mer, Miss May Browning and Miss
Bessie Lloyd Of Las Vegas, Mr.. C. b.
Bosworth, Mr. Chas Heberling, of St.
Louis Mr. Fred Browning, Will Dee.
mer and Rob Cook.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-08-03
Cruces VS.. Deming

Last Sunday afternoon the ball team
from Las Cruces crossed bats with the
fleming nine at Athletic Park, with the
result that the amusement loving peo-
pie Of our town were treated to good
live interesting game.
The rain of the night before left the
ground in the best of condition and the
playing was rapid from start to finish.
The visitors did some good playing but
were Outclassed and gave the game to
the home team by a score Of 6 to 0.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-08-03
Storm Accident

During the heavy shower which Wis
tied this region last Saturday evening
the wires of the Deming Ice and Flee
trio company were struck by lightning
and part Of the insulation of the armit-
ure Of the large dynamo was burned
off, leaving the town in darkness for a
couple nights and putting the company
into considerable troubl and expense.
Engineer Croft took the injured part
of the dynamo to FL Paso, on Sunday
and by doing the work himself succeed.
ed in getting the lights in running or.
der last night.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-08-03
Notice

We are requested to announce that
the Deming library will be closed for
the next six weeks on account of the
warm weather and the absence of a
large number of the members from
town. The membership will be extend
ed an equal term so that no one will suf.
fer any loss by the temporary closing.
After a trip to the fair Mrs. Barton
expects to return with a number of
new books and begin the fall work
with renewed vigor.