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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
DIR. McBryde Closes Passionate IN
Lexington

Rev. DR.. Robert j. McBryde
closed his pastorate in Lexington
with last Sunday mornings SER
mon at r. E. Lee Memorial Episco-
pal church. The sermon was d
practical Gospel message and had
no special reference to his depart
ure from Lexington.
Dr.McBryde for the past twenty
two years has been Unidentified
with the religious life of Lexing
ton. He succeeded Rev. DR.. Will
liam N. Pendleton as rector Of the
Episco pal church in Lexington in
1883. His departure from the
community is keenly regretted BY
all denominations.
DR.. McBryde goes to FSedericks.
burg as rector of st. Georges
church, which he served previous
to coming to Lexington. His
former parishioners in Fredericks
burg will give him warm well
come.
DR.. McBryde went to Buena
Vista Sunday afternoon aud
preached at night. Monday he
left for Nelson county to visit
friends and from there he will pro
coed to fredericksburg to entt'
upon his new work. Mrs. Nc
Bryde is visiting relatives in Mel
son county and will accompany
her husband to Fredericksburg.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
Comforting Words
Many a Lexington Household Will
Find Them So


To have the pains and aches Of bad
back removed; to be entirely free fIom
annoying, dangerous urinary disorders
is enough to make any kidney sufferer
grateful. To tell how this great change
can be brought about will prove com.
orting worms to hundreds of Lexington
readers.
Mrs. Jennie NJ. Smith, dressmaker,
wife OF II. z. Smith. gardener OF Main
street, says: ~ was troubled for years
with kidney complaint, In fact my back
was never strong. Last February l
was taken suddenly III and fell, striking
on my head and ever since the pain
In my back has been almost constant.
| suffered terribly from headaches, and
frequent spells of dizziness came over
me so that had to take hold Of some
thing to keep from falling. took
various kinds Of medicine and was
treated by doctors but still the suffering
continued. Ever on the outlook for
something to help me, when Doan's
Kidney Pills were brought to my
notice Mr.. Smith procured box for me
at B. H. Gorrell's drug store. The use
of this box did me more good than all
the medicine l had ever before used.
My back was better and stronger, the
distress in my head was greatly relieved
and l felt better In every way. My
husband also us I'd Doan's Kidney Pills
for lame and aching back and was
greatly benefited
Fol sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milbun Co., Buffalo New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's-and
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
Unclaimed letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postofice for the week ending Octo-
Der 25th:
Sloan, 4. Z.
stuart, Miss Mary
Shealds, Mrs.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON. +. M.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
v. MI. Defeated st. Johns

y
The Virginia Military Institute
football team defeated S.. Johns
of Meryland last Saturday alter
noon on the parade grounds in one
of the prettiest games of the sea.
con. The final score was IL to 10,
and ell the scoring was done In the
first half. The teams were pretty
evenly matched in weight and
metal.
St. Johns made the first score
e fter seven minutes of plav, Du-
vail kicking goal from the field.
Their next goal was made by fake
end run along the side.
The scoring of Virginia Mill
tarY Institute was done by straight
football, making most Of their
gains outside of tackles. Feeble
attacks weakened their Playing,
and at critical moments the ball
was lost on fumbles or downs, and
once on penalty. The team how
ever, showed evidence sf rounding
into shape after its many setbacks.
Duvall, the half back for st.
Johns, was star player; and for
v. NJ. L. Capt. Caffee, right half
back, Steele, right guard, Dodson,
full back, Beckner, quarterback,
and both ends rut up brilliant
game,
The halves we're 20 and 20 min
utss, and the second half was a
hand struggle, with no points
scored.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
Don't Borrow Trouble

1t is a bad habit to borrow any
thing, but the worst thing you can
possibly borrow is trouble. When
sick, sore, heavy, weary ana worn
out by the pains and polsons OF
dyspepsia, biliousness, Brights disease,
ana similar internal disorders, don't
sit down and brood over your sYmp-
toms, but fly for relief to Electric Bit.
tiers. Here you will fad sure and
permanent forgetfulness of all your
troubles, and your body will not be
burdened by q load of debt disease.
at b. II. Gorrelps drug store. Price
Soc Guaranteed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
C,rcuit Court CIoaed

The Cicuit Court Of Rockbridge.
Judge s. Houston Letcher presiding,
closed for the term yesterday.
The case of j. Rudolph Lawhorn
indicted for the murder Of his wife,
was continued to the first day OF the
December Court.
Mrs. Loreria Z. Burger was appoint.
cd guardian for Karl p. N. Burger and
Gladys Ruth Burger, children OF L. n.
Burger, deceased aud Lorenia E.Burger.
Wade S. Masters was appointed
guardin for Edgar Emory Snider and
Emily Snider, orphan children OF f. +.
Snider and Bette ]. Snider deceased.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
Premiums Overlooked

The premium offered by Messrs'
J. Ed Beaver and Stewart Hutche-
son of Lexington, 2 chop dishes
(S5.OO), for the second premium
on best collection single stem
chrysanthemum, not less than six,
at..the New Providence Chrysan-
themum Show, was overlooked,
and does not appear on the printed
list.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
Full of Tragic rleanlng

Are these lines from ]. II. Simmons, OF
Casey, La, Think what might have
resulted from his terrible cough II he
had not taken the medicine about
which he writes: 81 had a fearful
cough, that disturbed my nights res:
l tried everything, but nothing would
relieve it, until ! took DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, which completely cured
me-" Instantly relieves and perma-
nently cures all throat and lung
diseases: prevents grip and pneumonia.
At B. II. GorrelFs drug store; guaran-
teed; SOC. and $1.u0. Trial bottle free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
Chrysanthemum Show

The annual chrysanthemum show
will be held by the ladies OF New
Providence at their church on Thurs
day and Friday, November 2nd and
sd. This annual exhibition OF the
beautiful chrysanthemum is an In.
teresting feature of the church and
social life Of that community, and the
friendly rivalry in the production OF
fine flowers has resulted in developing
chrysanthsmums Of wonderful size and
beauty. Among the premiums for
excellent specimens are many given Dy
merchants of Lexington.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrud-
Ing Piles. Druggists refund money il
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, no matter of how long standing,
In to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest; SOC. II your druggist
hasn't it send soc. In stamps and it
will be forwarded postpaid by Paris
Medicine Co., st. Louis, Mo.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
Lutheran Conference Held Last
Week at Alone

Lutheran Conference Held Last
Week at Alone
The Southern Conference Of the
Virginia Lutheran Synod wal
held last Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, October 10th,-21st, in
Bethany church, near Alone, Rev
J. W. shuey, pastor. The CON
ference was well attended BY pas.
tors and delegates, and By people
in reach. Many went out from
Lexington. The body is only a
part Of the Virginia Synod, and
meets twice a year. This time it
met at Bethany to attend the
usual work and to dedicate the
splendid new church there. The
opening sermon was preached
Thursday evening at s o'clock BY
Rev. D. w. Files,an eloquent min
lister from Mt. Sidney. Friday
morning officers were elected as
follows: Rev. A. ID. r. Hancher
of Staunton, president; Rev. T.
Won A. Riser of Wayneshoro,
secretary; ana Mr.. S. I. Shank OF
Mt. Crawford, treasurer.
The topic: "What are the best
methods of teaching Lutheran
Catechism?" was vigorously dis
cussed. 1t was evident that the
Lutheran church believes in teach.
ing the young fundamental
truths of the Bible. In the dis
cussion all the speakers agreed. AT
HOO a. M, Rev. I. L. Keller OF
Waynesboro, R F. D., preached an
appropriate communion sermon,
after which the Conference par
took of the Lords Supper.
At the Friday afternoon session
the topic for discussion: "Luther'
an Losses; their causes; how to
preventp"was opened by a special
ly prepared paper by Rev. Y. Won
A.Riser. This paper was ordered
published by the Conference
Many members spoke on the topic
The paper showed that there are
20, 900, 900 Lutheians in all lands
half of all Protestantism-ano
that losses flom the ranks, al
from other denominations, are
mainly from five sources
I. Deaths, no less than $500, OOC
Luther ans die every year. IL.
Lapses. The word means Ito slip"
The Lutheran church-neither
Arminian nor Calvinistic-believe
Christians can become and remain
reprobate. Those who do, but
whose sins are not well enough
known to be accommodated
therefor, are lapses. Many such
names are carried on the church
books. Lapses are caused princi-
pally by ~ strong drink, ~
crooked business, (8) adultery III.
Removals. Like Lot of old, people
will move. 1t is for better OF
worse-generally the latter. The
raaeons are. IN Business. ~
schools, (3)society. They rarely
move because of church advant-
ages. w. Marriage into ether de-
nominations. People should mar
~ to church first, and enter mat
rimony as secondary matter. v
Desertions.
Friday evening at 800 O'Clock
a most interesting sermon was
preached by Rev. E. A. Repass,
Ph.D., of Augusta. His text
was, "Come and dine" Saturday
a. m was given over to business
and divine worship at IL :OC
O'Clock with sermon by Rev. w.
B. Oney of Brldgewater. The
Conference hung spellbound fol
one hour on the eloquent words
and classic diction of the preacher
The subject was: "The Care Of
the Body" The colleges would
do we'll to have their students
hear him on the subject. Satur
day, business was conducted; dis
cussions had; and at 500 O'CLOCK
Rev. Y. Won A. Riser preached on
"The Weakness and Gentleness o.
Christ"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
House and Lot Sold

Mr.. G. II. NcAlpin has sold his
hose and lot on Nelson street, near
the depot, to Mr.. Hugh Wright Tor
3i.450. The house Is q neat frame
structure and is pleasantly situated
Possession will be given about the
10th Of November.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
Wesley Chapel

Rev. Flank F. Neel. pastor Of Rock
bridge Circuit, NJ E. church, South
desires to announce that there will DO
no preaching next Sunday, October
Goth. at Wesley Chapel. Preaching the
following Sunday, November 9th, at
ii A M and 1890 D. m, at which time
protrarted services will begin.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
New Cure for Cancer

All surface cancers are now known
to be durable, by BuckIea's Arnica
Salve. Jas. Walters OF Dufneld, Va.s
writes IL had a cancer on my lip Tor
Years that seemed incurable Till BUCK
lens Arnlca Saive healed 1t, and now
1t is perfectly we'll" Guaranteed
cure for cuts and burns. 25c. at b. II.
GOrrelrs drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
plans to Get Rich

Are often frustrated by sudden break
down due to dyspepsia or constipa
ton, Brace up and take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They take out the
materials which are clogging your
energies and give you a new start.
Cure headache and dizziness too. AT
b. H. GorrelI's drug store; 2Sc., guaran'
fAAd
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
A Card of I hanks

To the many kind neighbors who
gave their sympathy and help during
the trying affection through which my
family has recently passed, l wish TO
express my deep aud heart felt graft
tude. May Gods blessing rest upon
them now anu ever more,
w. r. DOB.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
Personals

Personals
Mr.. j. Ed. Beaver spent last
Thursday in Lynchburg on bust
ness.
Capt. j. Preston Moore is in
Fincastle this week on legal bust
ness.
Mr.. II. G. Wise was visitor in
Lynchburg several days the past
week.
Mr.. William A. Irvine OF Rich.
mond, formerly of Lexington, was
q visitor here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benz amin II. Cor.
rell have gone to Philadelphia to
visit Mrs. Gorrell's relatives.
Mrs. Charles E. Fox of New
port News, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Hildsbrand.
Mr.. Edward Senseney Of Roam
oke was the guest last week of his
father, Mr.. James M. Sensenoy.
Mr.. r. s. Anderson left last
week for New York to purchase
Christmas goods for his china
store.
Mrs. P. Clearing and daughter,
Miss Margaret Caring, are spend
ing several days in Roanoke thii
week.
Miss Rosa Quisenberry has beer
elected teacher at Moore's School
house by Central School Board and
on last Monday she opened the
school at that place.
Mr.. Frank Guthrie and wife and
Mrs. Tipping of Tensss Parish,
La, arrived in Lexington Satur'
day morning, and were the guests
of Colonel aud Mrs. w. T.Poague.
Hon. H. st. Geo. Tucker left
Lexington Saturday night fol
Norfolk, where he will spend a
week or two looking after the in
terests of the jamestown Exposi-
ton.
Mr.. Isaac Weinberg will leave
tonight for New York to purchase
II stock of toys, games, etc., for
mis- Lilliputian Bazaar, which he
will establish for the holiday
trade.
Mr.. Thomas C. Thomas Of
Columbus, Ohio, who is govern
ment bank inspector, stopped of
in Lexington several days the past
week from a business trip to Wash
ington, to visit friends here.
Mr.. William G. Haitian, who has
been engaged with the Western
Maryland Railroad as civil eng
lneer with headquarters at Han
cock, Md, is visiting his father,
Mr.. Mark Hatton, near Denmark.
Mr.. W. E. Christian Of Atlanta,
Co., assistant general passenger
agent for the Seaboard Air Line
railroad, was in Lexington this
week visiting his son, Cadet
Thomas jackson Christian of the
Virginia Military Institute.
Miss Mauds Supinger, who for
several months has been in the
employ of Moore 4 Moore and P
M, 2 Penick as stenogrepheg, left
Thursday evening to locate at
Fishing Hawk, w. Va. Being dis
Satisfied with the outlook there
she has returned to Lexington.
Among those efrom this com.
munity who are attending the
Confederate reunion at Petersburg
this week are Capt. d. E. Moore,
Messrs. Samuel Floyd and Edward
Brogan of Lexington, and Mr.
John A. Thompson of Timber
Ridge. Uncle Jefferson Shields,
the old colored veteran, has also
gone to Petersburg.
Mr.. Wallace G. Warner has been
appointed by Governor Montague
as one of the delegates from Vir'
GINA to the Southern Conference
of immigration and Quarantine to
be held at Chattanooga, Tenn.
November 9th and 10th. Mr..
Warner was appointed from Berke'
ley, Va, whore he holds the posi-
tion of city engineer. He is now
in Lexington at the home of hii
father, Mr.. c. v. Warner, recover
ing from a hurt sustained in ar
accident at Berkeley severa
months ago.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
Died

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. bod on the 10th
inst. lost one of their infant twin boys
from cholera infantum. His name
was Albert, and was about fourteen
months old. The interment was made
In the Lexington cemetery Friday
morning.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
New Advertisements

Weinbergs Fridays bargains in
wool.
Gazette ofhce-wood wanted on sub
scription.
!. Mod. Adair--speciais In corsets,
hose and skirts.
]. Ed. Deaver-premium at chrysan'
themum show.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25

At a meeting last Thursday
evening of the town council $50
was appropriated for new uniforms
and overcoats for Chief Of Police
J. w. Lakewood and Night Police
j. w. Walker.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's
Extract OF Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery, diarrhea, seasickness. nau-
sea. Pleasant to take, Acts promptly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25

at was almost a miracle. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me OF a terrible
breaking out all over the body. / am
very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridge
West Cornwell, Conn.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
no cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
fails to cure. II. W. Groves sigma
ure on each box, 25c
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25

Polk Miller Of Richmond, the
eminent delineator of negro di-
alect, gave an entertainment at the
v. NJ. I. Thursday night.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25

No more crying babies and yos
always get a good nights rest when
you give them DR.. Fahrney's TeethInG
Syrup.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25

When teething most babies stomachS
are dlsordered. DIR. Fahrney's Teeth
ng Syrup cures and prevents this
rouble.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25
>. SOME SPECIALS ..

Just received two cases MISSES BLACK HOSE
One lot sells at 10 cents pair Worth 10 cents. The
others are Is cents Worth 20 Is cents Both extra
good value Sure to please and give entire satisfaction
e~8sO<8<S 'itr aoj.
Also just got in about rs dozen WARNER BROS.
and AMERICAN LADY CoRSETS. These sell from
80 cents to $3.50 pair No better goods the market
Few as good. Rust proof. Good Hose supporters at
tached Have many shapes, adapted to the different
figures Money back when they fail 10 give satisfaction
Q~T><1<D
We find the Clark Manufacturing Co.'S HOSE SUP
PORTERS give the Ladies the best service Those
trying them want them again. No slipping in the
buckle No tearing Of hosiery. Come in all eolors
elastic in two grades One at % cents the other at
so cents.
No matter what you want in DRESS GOODS black
or fancies or Silks come to see Always have
splendid stock Sure to find something to please you.
Have an immense stock OF elegant READY MADE
SKIRTS. Style and quality in them. 1t was my nten
ton not to carry the whole Suits this Have had
so many customers to want the whole Suit that have
had big put work and will have them all out
by November first. Then there will be something
doing in the suit business.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-10-25

Terrible plaques, those itching, pes
tering diseases Of the skin. Put an
end TO misery. Doan's Ointment
cures. At any drug store.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-03-24

paths separated forever. swirrIy mis-
mind hew back to their first meeting.
when she had houted him in Fools
hall. A perverse, capricious maid-how
she had ever crossed him, and yet
nursed him!
Attentircly he regarded her. The
customary pallor Of her face had given
way to faint tint; her eyes were hui
mid, dcwy bright; beneath the little
cap the curling tresses would have
been the despair Of those later day re-
formers, the SUCCESSORS Of Calyinists
and Lutherans.
"a will O. the wisp," he thought. "a
man might follow and never grasp
her"
Did she read what he felt, that min
glcd gratitude and perplexity? Her
clear eyes certainly seemed to have a
peculiar mastery over the thoughts of
others. Now they expressed only mock
cry.
THE greater danger is over" she
said quietly. From now on there is
less fear of your being taken"
Thanks to your he answered,
searching her with his glance.
Here he doubted not she would make
known the quest of which she had
spoken. Whatever it might be, he
would faithfully reQuite her, even to
making his own purpose subservient
to 1t.
1T Is now time," she said demure-
ly, Ito acquaint you with the mission.
or course you will accept itT"
Can you askT he answered earnest
ly.
"You promise?'
ITO serve you with my life'
Then we had better go on" she con-
tinued.
But, mademoiselle, thought
THAT we were to part here? Not at
all. am not yet ready to leave you.
In fact, good Master Jester, am going
with you. 1 am the quest; am the
mission. Are you sorry you promised 2"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1905-03-24
The Union Times, Union, s. c.. March o.. 1oos

votary. II have cen been admitted to
hls table. Not for my wit was thus
honored, but because giant fagon
appeared but a child's toy in my hands.
How my heart swelled with prideI
And then-and them
With a crash the bottle fell from the
hand of the keeper to the stone floor.
The massive body swayed on the small
stool and followed the bottle.
why" thought the fool, "If Jacque-
line fails me not all may yet be well.,'
But even as he thus reflected the
door Of the cell opened, and q face
white as n lily looked in. Her glance
passed hastily to the motionless figure,
and an expression Of satisfaction cruss-
ed her features. y
"The keysr' she said, and the jester,
bending over the PROSTATE jailer, de-
tached them from his girdle.
Lock the door when we leaye,"s she
continued. "The other keeper does not
come to relieve him for six hours.
ut would be an Offset for the many
times he has locked me in," answered
the fool.
"Is this time for jesting," exclaim.
ed the girl impatiently. 'and by delay
increasing our danger?p
"Our dangerw He started.
Since she had first broached the sub
ject of escape but one sweet and all
absorbing idea had possessed him--re-
taliation. Liberty WINS the means to
that end, and every other thought and
considerations had given way. to this
desire. He had fnllen asleep with the
free baron's dark features imaged on
his fevered brain; when he had awak-
ened the morbid fantasy had not left
him. But now, at her words, in her