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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Christmas atthe Churches

Preparations are under way fol
Christmas entertainments in the
Sunday schools. Interesting pro-
grams of recitations and songs
will be presented, and in addition
the children will be given their
annual treat of candies, nuts, etc.
Following are the dates of the
entertainments as far as they have
been selected:
r. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal
church, Saturday evening, De-
cember 23rd, at 5 O'Clock.
Presbyterian church, Tuesday,
December Goth, at $3.50 O'Clock.
Trinity Methodist church. Thurs
day evening, December 28th, at
Z 80 o clock.
The Baptist church will hold
their treat Thursday afternoon,
December 28th, at 8 o'clock.
The Beechenbrook Sunday
school probably Wednesday after
noon, December 9th, at O'Clock.
The First Baptist church and
Randolph Street Methodist church
will both have their entertain
ments on Wednesday night, De-
cember 9th.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Smallpox Physician Elected

A committee appointed by the
Board of Supervisors of Rock.
bridge, composed of Supervisors
J. j. L. Kinnear, John H. Whit
more, Commonwealth Attorney
D. E. Moore, and Clerk A. T.
Shields, to contract with q ply
stefan by the year to look after
the smallpox cases in Rockbridge,
have secured the services Of DR.
A. D. Estlll at a salary of 5000 q
year. DR.. Estill has had much ex-
perience with this disease, he
having been the physician in
charge during the smallpox cpl.
demic last year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Holiday Trade this Week

In spite of the snow and bad
weather holiday shoppers have
been busy this week laying in sup
plies for Christmas. Large and
attractive stocks are displayed in
the stores, and these are proving
dear to the hearts of the little
folks. Nor is the interest con
fined to children, for many Of the
older folks delight to revel in the
marvels of toyland.
So many are the beautiful thing'
on display that great difficulty is
experienced in making selections.
Among the toys displayed are
electric railways, trolly care, auto
mobiles, and all sorts of mechani-
cal devices, many of them acting
as though instinct with life.
Merchants report the trade as
good, and while there has been nc
great rush, the steady streams OF
shoppers indicate that the pre-
parations this year for the Christ
mas season have in no way les
sened.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
High Honor for IL. ID. Flood

A dispatch from Washington
says that it is pretty safe predic-
ton to say ttat Representative Fl.
D. Flood of the Tenth Congress
sional District, will be the next
chairman of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee. 1t has been
practically settled that lie will be
rendered the place and can have it
If be wants it. There have been a
number of othsr members discussed
for tie place by the Democratic
leaders, but the choice has finally
narrowed down to Mr.. Flood. His
ability in organization is regarded
as making him about the best man
in the party to Lad the Democratic
Congressional fight next year. His
selection may put him in line for
the National Craftsmanship in
1908.
Representative Maynard will, II
Mr.. Flood decides to accept the
position, retire as Virglnia's rep.
resentative on the Congressional
Committee, in the interest of Mr..
Flood.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Death of MIR. J. Woods Barclay
Last Friday

Last FRIDAY
Mr.. John Woods Barclay dieo
at the home of his father, Mr..
John w. Barclay, on upper Main
street, Lexington, last Fri day,
December 18th, shortly before
noon. The immediate cause Of his
death was heart trouble, but for
some years he had been in feeble
health from a complication of
diseases. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock from the Presbyterian
church, conducted by the pastor,
Rev. Thompson B. Southall. Inter
ment was made in the family plot
of the Lexington cemetery.
Mr.. Barclay was born in Lex.
ington December Is, 1851, and
therefore lacked one day of being
forty-four years old at the time Of
his death. His mother, who before
marriage was Miss Elizabeth
Williams OF Kentucky. died about
one year ago, aged eighty years.
Mr.. Barclay grsw to manhood ard
spent most Of his life ia Lexington.
He was educated at Washington
and Lee University.
For several years, beginning In
1887, he engaged In general mer-
chandising at Collierstown with
Mr.. A. @. Hutton, under the firm
name of Barclay 4 Hutton. Later
he conducted a store at Buena
Vista during the "boom" days in
that city. In 1901 he moved to
San Antonio, Texas, where he en-
gagged in the Wholesale furniture
business with the Showers Furni-
ture Company. Three years ago he
returned to Virginia on account OF
failing health.
Mr.. Barclay, while in business
in Collierstown, married Miss Kate
May Rogers, daughter of the late
DR.. William Rogers, former well
known physician Of that commu-
nifty. She died in Texas in 1902.
Mr.. Barclay was good business
man and in his dealings with
his customers was always just and
reliable, and in consequence he
enjoyed the confidence Of q large
patronage. He possessed a beauti-
full Christian character, strong in
simple faith and earnest piety. To
his intimates he was loyal and
true friend, and was held by them
in the highest esteem.
Mr.. Barclay is survived by his
venerable father, now aged eighty
three years; by one brother, Prof.
Howard w. Barclay of Union, w.
Va, and one sister, Mrs. Sallie G.
wife of Rev. F. G. Railey
of Barlow. Fla.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Buena Vista Budget of News and
Personals

Buena Vista Budget of News and
Personals
Gazette Co,yesbondence.
Dec. 18-Our merchants for a
week past have been arranging
enc of the grandest displays OF
Christmas goods that the people
have ever seen. 1t is source of
comfort to all who love the CHI d.
rem to know that 20 many little
hearts are to be made happy over
the bountiful supply of nice things
that Santa will bring them. There
is one side to the picture however,
that always causes sadness, when
we think of the many who, from
circumstances are shut out from
these joys-circumstances that in
many instances could easily be
remedied were it not for heart
less neglect on the part of parents,
the father especially, who prefers
to spend hard.earned money for
whiskey rather than for the COM
fort and happiness of those COM
mitted to his care. Pity the sor-
lows of the poor wives and child
rem Of such.
This leads to thought concern
ing condition here, AS elsewhere,
that we most earnestly wish to be
remedied but can't look for until
we have men to represent us who
will do what duty demands with
out regard to future elections.
Pass laws that will protect those
who say, by a majority Of their
voters, that they want no spirits
FOLD within their limits, from
those who sell outside and ship in.
DR.. B. F. Epps recently left us
to locate In Greenville, S. c.,
where he expects to continue the
practise of dentistry. All wish
him prosperity in his new field.
Mrs. Frank Cunningham, who
has been enjoying visit to friends
in Newport News, is expected
home on tomorrow.
The pastors of the Baptist and
Presbyterian churches exchanged
pulpits for the last Sunday nights
services, thus manifesting Chris
tian spirit much to be edmiied aud
that must result in good.
Much to the regret of all, regard
less of church preference, DR..
Berkeley of the Baptist church, is
forced to resign the charge here
on account of i'll health.
Mr.. w. H. Lackey, who has been
engaged in the revenue service in
county, recently resigned
his position on account Of bad
health.
Miss Ida Jones, daughter Of Mr..
aud Mrs. Paul Jones of this city,
was on Wednesday last unit ed in
marriage to Mr.. G. NJ. Miller Of
Columbus. Ohio.
The young people Of the Metho-
dist Sunday school are prscticing
for a Christmas entertainment to
be given on Saturday, 23rd. Much
iP anticipated.
Since we are having real wintry
weather we can more fully realize
that Christmas is near at hand.
SENEX.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Bakers.FOster

Miss Delelia Foster, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Foster of near
Alphin, was married this morning
at IL o'clock to Mr.. George Alex
ander Baker of Lexington. The
marriage was a quiet affair and
took place at the home Of the
bride. Rev. p. H. Cowherd off,
ciated. Mrs. W. A. Baker, the
groom's mother, and Messrs.
Charles and Robert Baker, his
brothers. and Mr.. Edward Fuller
Of Lexington, attended the mar.
fiRge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Pastor Kindly Remembered

The good people of New Mon
mouth church have reminded
their pastor of Christmas in very
generous style and with loads of
good things. Such as wood-cords
Of it-hay, straw, corn, flour, meal,
hams, fresh meat, chickens, lard,
butter, eggs, vegetables and fruits
of almost every kind, and best of
all the love of which all these
spontaneous gifts were the ex-
preston. 1t goes without saying
that the pastor of such people
cannot but love them and delight
to serve them. d. A. PENICK.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Mr.. Ringers November Report

MIR. Ringers November Report
Mr.. G. w. Effinger, superinten'
dent Of schools for Rockbridge
county, in his report for NoVem-
Der to the Department of Public
Instruction, Richmond, gives the
following figures as to the condi'
ton of the public schools in Rock
bridge, by districts:
Lexington has IA schools, '
white and 5 colored, with an en-
rollment of 2oS white pupils and
1913 colored.
Central District, white schools
and colored; has l57 white pupils
enrolled and 81 colored.
Buffalo district, 81 white schools,
2 colored; 511 white children en-
rolled, 20 cOlored.
Kerr's Creek district, Ii white
schools, colored; 3s2 white pu-
pills enrolled, 20 cOlored.
Natural Bridge district, ~
white schools, 2 colored; 572
white pupils enrolled, l45 colored.
South River district, 1S white
schools, 4 colored; 5o2 white pu-
pills enrolled, 1877 colOred.
Walkers Creek district, IA
white schools, 2 colored; 400
white pupils enrolled, 1913 colcred.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Always Liberal to Churches

Every church will be given liber
quantity OF L. y M.Palnt. Call for it.
gallonN Longman d Martinez L. d
II. Paint mixed with three gallons lin
seed oil, will paint q house.
W. B. Barr, Charleston, W. Va.u
writes, painted Frankenburg block
with L. 4 NJ. Stands out as though
vanished" Wears and covers like
gold.
Doa't pay $1.50 gallon for linseed
oil, which you do In ready for-u use paint
Buy oil fresh from the barrel at 90
cents per gallon and mix 1t with L. Il
II.
1t makes paint cost about 81 30 per
gallon. Sold by McCrum Drug Co.,
Lexington; or H. L. Gllkeson, Buena
Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Torture of a Preacher

The story Of the torture OF Rev. 0.
D.MoOre, pastor OF the Baptist church,
Of Harpersvllle, N. Y, will interest
you. He says: II suffered agonies,
because of q persistent cough, result
inc from -he grip. ! had to sleep sit
ting up in bed. l tried many remedies,
without relief, until took DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. which entirely
cured my'cough. and saved me from
consumption. A grant cure for
diseased conditions Of Throat and
Lungs. At B. H .GorrelrS drug store;
price SOC. and $l.0O, guaranteed. Trial
bottle free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
sanra Claus at Wesley Chapel

A Christmas entertainment by the
Sunday school will be held at Wesley
Chapel church Tuesday evening, Dec.
embet 28th, at 7;S0 O'clock. Special
music and recitatiOns will be interest
ing features Of the entertainment,
Santa Claus will be present in all his
glee, and will show his genial hospita-
lity to all, Everybody is invited to be
present, especially members OF the Sun
day school.
There will be preaching at the
church on next Sunday morning by
the pastor, Rev. Frank F. Neel, and
all persons desiring to connect them
selves with the church are requested
to be present.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
It's Always Bad
The Best of Backs Are Bad When
They Ache, And Lexington
People Know 1t.

uo DebL VI DdCk5 Are Ddu w Heu
They Ache, And Lexington
People Know 1t.
A bad back is always bad.
Bad at night when bedtime comes,
Just as bad In the morning.
Ever try Doan's Kidney Pills for itH
Know they cure backache-cure every
kidney ill'
II you don't, some Lexington people;
10.
Read case Off
A. b. Beckwlth, the we'll known tin
ner and plumber Of Main street, says
"For two years Twas subject to attacks
of backache. While these spells lasted
could not sit still but a short time or
remain long In any position, for the
aching at such times became almost I'M
bearable IL made any sudden movement
| felt sharp pains In my back and In the
morning when arose / felt lame and
sore and for while Twas hardly able to
get around. Nothing helped me until
| procured Doan's Kidney Pills at b.
H. Gorrell's drug store. After taking
them a few days the aching and pain
disappeared and have not been trouo-
led since. Doans Kidney Pills are the
best medicine ever used and l am
glad to testify to their merits"
Fol- sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name --Doan's-snd
ia Ike no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Furious Fighting

For seven years." writes Geo. w
Hoffman Of Harper, Wash, Il had 9
bitter battle with chronic stomach
and liver trouble. but at last l won,
and cured my diseases. by the use OF
Electric Bitters. unhesitatingly
recommend thetR to al, and don't in
tend in the future to be without them
in the house. They are certainly q
wonderful medicine, to have cured
such bad case as NINE" Sold, under
guarantee to do the same for you, by
b. II. Gorrell, druggist, at SOC. a bot
tie. Thy them today.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Mayor Walker Fined Sellers OF
Malt Drinks

Last Thursday morning Mayor
Samuel B. Walker imposed heavy
fines on several dealers for selling
extract of malt, which he con-
strued to mean a violation of the
prohibition clause of the Local
option law. The dealers adjudged
guilty were w. E. Granger, j. R.
Hayslett, and H. B. Abrahams.
A searching investigation was
made by Mayor Walker, which
Included the testimony OF persons
whc had used the beverage and
also that of DR.. Jas. Lewis Howe,
professor of chemistry at Washing
ton and Lee University, who ana
lyzed the drink. Those who have
used the malt claimed that it was
not intoxicating, while DIR. Howe
testified that from his analysis the
malt contained from three to four
per cent alcohol, which would class
it with light beer. Beer, he stated,
contained from four to eight per
cent of alcohol.
Mayor Walker imposed a fine of
500 on each of the three mention
ed as selling the malt beverage,
and when an intimation was made
that an appeal would be taken to
the Circuit Court, he notified them
that should they continue to sell
the drink until the court passed on
the matter, each days selling
would constitute a separate offense.
punishable by the same fine OF
800,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Mr.. McClungand Mr.. Davanr Fe-
IioItate Each Other

HOILdLG GdAh ONAcA
The following felicitous CORES
pondence between Mr.. j. w. Nc
Chung of Lexington, and Mr.. L. >
Davant of Roanoke, concerning
the Thanksgiving game OF goli
played in Roanoke between the
Lexington and Roanoke Coll
Clubs, will be of interest to the
many lovers of the links in this
community:
Dedicated to Captain of Roanoke
Golf Club, by j. W.MoCLUNe
Bravery lie one thing and coward
ice is another. Fear, fear, sia'
the weakness of human nature,
where will it endP Suppose Gen.
eral Lee had on the eve of one OF
his great battles suddenly re-
membered that he had some i'm
portant business in the far West,
and left his armies to the next in
con- mand, what would the world
have said and done2
Now great battle was to be
fought in Roanoke; the opposing
forces from Lexington had arrived,
cooked and Primed," ready to
fight to finish, when 10 and be-
hold, the captain of "Davant's
DiVislon" could not be found, and
the most diligent search failed to
reveal his hiding place. ys
The Roanoke players we're de-
moralized and ready to stampede
but the first lieutenant managed
to marshal the struggling forces,
and with that fire and inspiration
that sometimes comes to q man,
when under great pressure, sue
ceeded in leading the once timid
and struggling forces to victory.
ALI praise and congratulation
for him, while for the timid and
nervous captain, We only have to
cav
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Election of Ma sonic Omcers

On Monday evening, the 18th In
stant,l the annual election Of Masonic
officers for Mountain City Lodge OF
Lexington was held with the follow
ing result: William A. Adair, Worship
full master; G. W. Watts, senior warden;
8. NJ. Dunlap, junior warden; 7. 4.
Jarrett, treasurer; a. T. Shields, score
tary; G. N. Price. senior deacon;
James e. Bosworth, Junior deacon. The
of1ces Of tiler and stewards being sp
pointed. will be filed by the incoming
Vnaatar
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
School HOLIDAYS

The examinations at Washington
and Lee University will be finished
this week and the Christmas holidays
will begin. Duties will be resumed on
Wednesday, January Ord, 1905. Many
Of the young men will leave Lexington
to spend their vacation either at their
homes or visiting friends.
The Lexington public schools will
close tomorrow for Christmas, and
take up again on Tuesday, January
2nd, 1906.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
81 Gifts in One

For q continuous Christmas gift
extending through the whole year, 81
presents in one, nothing would be Rore
appropriate for the absent member
of the family than a subscription to
THE GAZETTE. The price is only 81. w
q year. The boy who has left hOIEe OF
the girl who is making home for an
other, would appreciate such a gift.
It's weekly visits would seem like so
many letters from home.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Christmas Eve Services

Special Christmas services will
be held at Trinity Methodist
church next Sunday night. Music
will be a feature of the exercises
A chorus of thirty voices will lead
the singing, and in the choir will
be ar orchestra of number OF In
struments.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
In Mad Chase

Millions rush In mad chase after
health, from one extreme of faddism
to another, when, il they would only
eat gooo food, and keep their bowels
regular with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, their troubles would all pass
away. Prompt relief and quick cure
for liver and stomach trouble, 25c. at
b. II. HorrelPs drug store; guaranteed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Unclaimed Letters

Following 10 the list of unclain 20
letters remaining in the Lexington
postotace for the week ending De-
cembsr 18th:
Bell, Mrs. Fannie
Beal, Miss Hanna
Carter, E. b.
Hartman, 8. b.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, P. N.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Personals

Personals
Mr.. A. W. Wilbourn is in Salem
this week on business.
Misses Blanche McCrum and
Louise Shields will leave tomorrow
to visit the family Of Governor D .
Clinch Hayward at Columbia. s. c.
Mrs. W. Edwards left yester'
day morning for Baltimore, being
called to that city on the account
of the illness of her mother, Mrs.
Thomas Schoppert.
Mr.. Heber Ker, for years chief
deputy United States Marshal un-
der Col. S. Brown Allen, died at
his home in Staunton last Sunday
morning, aged 80 years.
Mrs. Byzantine Strain of Browns
burg and Miss Ella Leech of Buff
falo, left last Friday to spend the
winter at Safety Harbor, Fla,
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. F. Leech.
Colonel Robert Catlett, who has
been in Richmond assisting At
torney- General William A. Ander-
son in the West Virginia debt case,
has returned to Lexington to spend
the holidays with his daughters.
Salem Times Register and Sen.
tinel of last week: Miss Bessie
Adair, one of Lexington'S most
attractive young ladies, has been
the guest of Mrs. w. P. Norris, on
Broad street, this place, for several
days.
Miss Anna K. Krause, PRECEDENT
of the Rebekah Assembly of Vir-
ginia, Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, has returned from an Of
fetal visit to Culpeper and Mid.
land, where she instituted new
lodges.
Mr.. Ernest L. Rhodes of
Atlanta. Ca, spent several days
in Lexington this week visiting
lis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
P. Rhodes. Mr.. Rhodes was le-
turning home from New York on u
business trip.
DR.. William H. Ruffner left to-
day for Asbeville, N. c.. to spend
the winter with his daughter, Mrs.
Robert F. Campbell. He was
accompanied by Miss Maggie
Robinson, who will also spend the
winter at Asheville.
Mr.. John w. Zollman of Buffalo,
has issued invitations to the mar
rage of his daughter, Miss Pearl
Elvira, to Mr.. Charles F. Zollman.
The ceremony will take place at
the home of the bride Wednesday
morning, December 9th, at IL
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Bare Of
Lexington, have lssoed invitations
to the marriage of their daughter,
Miss Lula Wheeler, to Mr.. Harry
Montgomery Tardy, to take place
1T the home Of the bride on Thurs
day morning. December 28tb, 1905,
1T 1890 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey e. Wise
to Lexington last Satur-
lay from their bridal tip through
The South. They were quietly |
Thursday evening, De-
,ember Yth, at 8 o'clock at Orlando,
Fla, the BRIDES father, Rev. DR..
L. B. Turnbull, officiating.
Mr., Walter E. Kennedy of The
GAZETTE composing force, left
asst Thursday TO spend the Christ
mas holidays with his parents in
Christiansburg. He was accom-
panied home by his sister, Miss
Alma Kennedy, who spent several
weeks in Lexington wishing rela-
ives.
Misses Frances Howe and Ed
nonia Leech and Mr.. Stanhope
rutwiler will leave tomorrow for
Ca, to visit the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanhope
rutwiler. The party will take a
rip to Florida where they will
pend the Christmas holidays. Mr.,
Hutwilar ia chief engineer of the |
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
A Guaranteed Cure foI Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
iLg Piles. Druggists refund money if
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 II
will BE- forwarded postpaid by Paris
Medicine Co., st. Louis. Mo.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-12-20
Dedicated to Secretary of Lexing-
ton GolfIClub, by T.S.DAvANT.

Dedicated to Secretary of Licking
ton GolfIClub, by T.S.DAvANT
Magnanimity is one thing and
braggAdocio is another Now q
match game was to be played in
Roanoke on Thanksgiving Day be-
tween teams of the Lexington and
Roanoke Golf Clubs. The secre-
tary and treasurer of the Licking
ton Golf Club, with the Judge
ment and foresight ~ of an as.
tuts banker, feeling certain of
winning the trophies, had written
the captain of the Roanoke CLUB,
giving the names of his eight
players, whereupon the captain
of the Roanoke Club selected eight
players, who were to meet the Lex
ington team and do 'em up. Being
a magnanimous kind of a fellow
land fairly good player himseIf)
the aforesaid captain of the Roam
oke team, being assured Of a con-
quest, and desiring to avoid wit
Messing the downfall of the Lexing-
ton team, which was made up of
his friends, regretfuIly absented
himself on the occasion of the
game; however, the scores showed
how wisely he had planned for
victory.
Congratulations for the triumph
ant Roanoke team, and sympathy
for the vanquished Lexington
team.