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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Admitted to Record

The following wills have been ad
mitted TO record before Circuit ClerE
A. T. Shielcs;
The will of Adam ZolimaL, deceased
and Mrs. Eliza G. Zolliran qualified az
aduinistratriY.
The wills OF John w. Wheat, deceas
ed and Mrs. Sarah Frances Gocd0ar.
The will OF Mrs. Sallie M. Nutty,and
Nessrs. II, A. Wilson, J A. Conner,
w. NJ. FOLEY, H. M. Snider and M
Mohler were appointed appraisers Oh
her personal estate.
DR.. w. H. Thomas qualified as al
ministrator on the estate OF A. L.
Thomas, deceased.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
The Cold Snap

There was considerable change in
the temperature Sunday and Monday,
and Monday night frost was reported.
Very little damage, however, resulted
except to some garden plants. In sone
sections fears are entertained for the
fruit, but the damage is considereu
slight and confined 20 few localities.
Last night was cold and windy, and
today is very blustery and rlw.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Weak, Weary Women
Learn the Cause Of Daily Woes
and End Them

When the back aches and throbs.
When homework is torture.
When night brings no rest nor sleep.
When urinary disorders set in
Women's lot is q weary one,
There is way to escape these woes
Doan's Kidney Pills cure such Ills.
Have cured women here in Lexington.
This Is one Lexington woman's testi
mony.
Mrs. Jennie NJ. Smith, dressnaker
wife Of 7. p. Smith, gardner, Of Main
St., Lexington, Va, says: II was
troubled for years with kidney CON-
plant; in fact my back was never
strong. Last February | was taken
suddenly i'll and fell. and ever since
the pain In my back has been almost
constant. l suffered frequently from
headaches, and spells Of dizziness came
over me so that | had to take hold OF
something to keep from falling took
several kinds OF medicines and was
treated by doctors out still the suffer
ing continued. Ever on the outlook for
something to help me, when Doans
Kidney Pills were brought to my notice,
Mr.. Smith procured box. The use OF
this box did me more good than all the
medicines | had ever before used. NV
back was better and stronger, the dis
tress in my head was greatly relieved,
and felt better In every way. Ny
husband also used Doan's kidney Pills
for q lame and aching back and was
greatly benefited.
For sale by All dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, new York,
sole agents for the United States. REM
ember the nam -Doan's-and no take
other
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09

Mr.. j. A. Parker of Raphine,
secretary of the Rockbridge Coun-
ty Sunday School Association, de-
sires that all pastors, superinten-
dents or district vice-presidents
report to him their schools, num-
Der Of officers, teachers, scholars.
etc, by May 10Th, it possible.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
WiIlS-ChaudIer

Information has been received
here of the marriage Of Miss Harriet
Elizabeth Wills, youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. +. Wills OF
Kerr's Creek, to Mr.. VIM. jackson
Chandler. The marriage took place
last Thursday evening, May 3rd,
at Rome, S. c., where Miss Wills
taught school the past session. Mr..
and Mrs. Chandler are expected to
visit Virginia next month.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09

The board OF deacOns of The Lex.
ingtcn Presbyterian church, Dir. J.
Med. Adair, chair man, at their
meeting last night appointed the
following building committee for
the new Sunday school house ::
Prof. D. C. Humphreys, DR.. Jas.
Lewis Howe and Mr.. Charles Pole.
The contributions so far reported
amount to more than $4,000. The
new building will cost $40, 900.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Postmaster Robbed

CIV. Fouts. Postmaster at Rivelton,
ia., Learly lost his life and was robbed
OF all comfort, according to his letter,
which says: For 20 years had chronic
liver complaint, which led to such a
severe case of jaundice that even my
finger nails turned yellow; wheE my
doctor prescribed Electric Bitters;
which cured me and have kept IL we'll
for eleven years" Sure cure for
Bilicusness, Neuralgia, Weakness and
all Stomach, Liver. Kidney and Bladder
arrangements. A wonderful Tonic.
AT b. H. Gorrell's Drug store, 90 cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
DIR. OSIer DOWned

"No race suicide for me-" declared
School Commissioner John H. Thirty, of
Long Island, upon becoming father
at "a. "And yet" said this Old man,
they say that men over 90 should be
Oslerized. am a young man yet and
when | grow old want to have several
children around to brighten up my
declining years." He married 2l-year-
old woman nine years ago and this is
the third child since he become so. Fifty
years ago the old fellow was told by a
physician in Belgium, Of which he was
a native. that he was dying from con-
sumption. ''
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Deaths from Appendicitis

decrease in the same ratio that the use
Of DIR. Kings New Life Pills increases.
They save you from danger and bring
quick and painless release from consti-
patton and the ills growing cut of it,.
Strength and vlgor always follow their
use. Guaranteed by B. H. Gorrell.
Druggist. 25c. Try them.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Many Children are sickly

Mother Gfa5's Sweet Powders fol
Children, used by Mother Gray, a
nurse in Chidren's Home, New York,
Break up Colds in "a hours, cure Fever
ishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles,
Teething Disorders, and Destroy
Worms. At all druggists, 25c. Sam
pc mailed FREE. Address, Allen 5.
OlIrs ted, LIE Roy, N. Y,
CERTAIN CURE FOR ACHING FEET
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder 1t cures Tired, Ach-
ing. Callous, Sweating, Swollen feet.
AT all Druggists and Shoe Stores, s5c.
Sample FREE. Address, Allen 5. Olm-
sted, lie Roy, N. Y, may-9-4t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09

The Majestic Manufacturing
Co., of St. Louis, Mo-, will have a
man at II. S. Anderson's store all
next week who will show you how
to bake biscuits brown top and
bottom in three minutes. Don't
mlss this chance Of seeing the
great cooking wonder.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Town Council Proceedings

Several building permits were
granted by the Town Council al
its re gular meeting last THURSDAY
evening, as follows! To III. c..
Wise to erect two story frame
dwelling on Jackson avenue; to /
Weinberg to improve residence on
Jackson avenue; to j. E. Heck to
build addition to carriage ware
looms on Nelson street; to S. G..
Pettigrew to build stable on lot in
rear OF store on Washington street.
q resolution Was adopted fixing
the tax rate in Lexington as fol-
lows for the year 1905: Capita
ton on sll male citizens 81 years
Of age aud over, SO cents. On
each 500 Of real estate, 30 cents /;
on each 500 of personal property.
90 cents; On each 800 Of income
in excess OF the allowance under
the State law, 90 cents.
Postofflce IusT cctor Kelly ap.
peared before the council in tie
interest Of TIE free delivery OF
mail in Lexington, and stated the
conditions on which the service
would he established, the town to
name streets and number hOu e.,
and provide good side walks where
needed, etc. No action WAS taken
on the subject, but was postponed
to future meeting. Mr. Kelly
was given to understand that
favorable action would be taken,
and he in consequence stated to
tie council that he would make
favorable report to the poatcficS
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Examination of Teach ers Held

Examination of Teach ers Held
Tns uniform examination a
teachers for the public schoo.a OF
Rcckbridge was held in xiuricr
laet Thursday, Friday and Satur
day. The white teachers met al
the graded school building on
Washington street, and the colored
teachers at tho colored school on
Randolph street. There were %
white teachers present, all ladies,
and two colored teachers. Super
intendent G. w. Efflnger and Miss
M. Kate Warner conducted the
examination for white teachers,
and Mr.. John F. Kirkpatrick had
charge of the colored teachers.
This is the first examination
under TIE new arrangements,
whereby the papers are to be
graded by the State Boaro Ct Ex-
aminsrs. Uniform examinations
were held throughout the State on
the same dates, and ell the papers
are to be sent to the State Board
of Examiners, who will grade the
same. The plan is that applicants
for certificates WHO took the ex-
aminations, had to sign their
papers by certain numbers, giving
their county but not postolIice. A
corresponding number, with name
and Iostofflce address Of the APP
plicant, was inclosed in an envelope
with their examination papers to
the State Board of Examiners, 80
that after the papers are read and
graded, report Of the came can be
Ient to the respective applicants.
The examination was considered |
very difficult, and the fear was ex-
pressed by many of the teachers
that they would not pass credita-
bly,. Teachers receiving certificates
Ind9r these examinations will
possess testimonials of consider
'ble worth as to their qualifica-
ions.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09

Mrs. Matte Fix, wife of Mr..
Robert A. Fix, who is brother Of
Mr.. James j. Fix, died Saturday
at her homo near Neriah Baptist
church from heart trouble. Her
funeral took place Sunday morn
ing from Neriah church, conduct
ed by Rev. Dr.Jas. A. Quarles at IL
o'clock. The remains were laid to
rest in the nearby burying ground.
Mrs. Fix was Miss Hite of Ohio.
Her husband and six children sur
vive.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Two Deaths in One Family

Mr.. James j. Fix of near East
Lexington received information
Friday evening from his son, Mr.,
Alfred j. Fix Of Prudence, WA,
that the latter's wife, Mrs. Laura
I. Fix had died that day, after an
,illness of something like a week.
The remeius were brought to Lex
ington for interment, reaching
here Saturday morning. The
funeral YVES held from Trinity
Methodist church that afternoon
at 5 O'Clock, conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. j. o. Knott. Interment
was made in the Lexington ceme-
terry. Mrs. Fix was before mar
riage Miss Williams of Alderson,
w. Va, and was ~ years Of age.
Besides her husband, two small
children survive.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list OF unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postoifce for the week ending May
9TH.
Atkisson, &. II.
Davis, Miss Geo.
Jones, Loneassar
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, +. ~
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
bethany Lutheran Church
Lexington NJ. e. Church

Lexington NJ. e. Church
Gor'lemen:-
Always have your church buy lin
seed oil ct barrel prices. Don't let
them pay $3.50 gallon for canned oil,
which ought to cost but 60 cents gal
Ion. Ready paint is about half
oil ard half paint. Buy oil fresh from
the barrel, and add it to the l.. y NJ.
Paint, which is semi-mixed, and you
then get full gallon of paint at the
lowest price"
gallons L. & NJ. mixed with gal
Ions Linseed Oil will paint a moderate
sized house
Actual cost l.. &. NJ. about 81. 20
per gallon. G. S. Andrews, Ex-Mayor,
Danbury, Conn.,,
Writes, Painted my house IS yeats
ago with l.. & NJ. Looks we'll to-day"
Sold by McCrum Drug Co., Lexlng-
tor, Va; H. h. GilkersoD, Buena Vista,
Va
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
A fountain OF Gold

could not bring as much happiness to
MIS-. Lucia Wilke Of Caroline, Wis, as
did one 25c box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, when it completely cured run
ming sore on her leg, which had tortured
her 20 long years. Greatest antiseptic
healer of Piles, Wounds, and Sores.
25c ct b. H. Gorrell's. Drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Lexington Presbytery Adjourns
Saturday


The Presbytery of Lexington
which began its sessions in tht
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Tuesday night OF last week, con-
cluded its work Saturday and adj
Journed shortly after noon. The
meetings were we'll attended daily,
and much business of Importance
was transacted. The closing sess-
ions of the Presbytery were devoted
to a revision of the manual Of the
Presbytery.
Timber Ridge Presbyterian
church of Rockbridge was unanie
mously selected as the nextmesting
place for the fall gathering OF the
Presbytery. The congregation at
that time will celebrate the l50th
anniversary Of their organizaiiDH.
The pastor, Rev. j A. Trostle. and
Elder F. Z. OFT were appointed a
committee tc- select the date for
holding the Presbytery. Rev. Leon
Presley, pastor of Timber Ridge
Associate Reformed Presbyteria
church, assured the Presbytery
that his congregation would take
pleasure in assisting to entertain
the ministers and delegates on that
occasion.
Rev. DIR. w. N. Mebane, recently
called to the Collierstown church,
was received into the Prebytery
from the Presby terry of Abingdon;
and Rev. W. w. Ruff, now of Lex
ington, was received from the
Presbytery of Enoree, S. G.
Rev. RID. Carson was dismissed
TIC Abingdon Presbytery, Rev. w.
A. Dabney to West Hanover Pres
bytory and Rev. r. NJ. Latimer to
North Ala Presbytety.
The ucminations of commission
ers to the General Assembly, made
last tell, were confirmed, as follows:
Rev. G.. B. Stricklar. d. D., Rev.
w. K. Hudson, and Elders w. S. !
Currell, S. F.PilsCn, as principals |
Rev. G. w. Finley, d. D., Rev.
John Ruff, and end Elders f. L.
Glasgow, +. H. Antrim, as
alternates.
Rev. WE. Hudson, chairman of
the committee on overtures, report
ed favOrably an overture to the
Generel Assembly asking that
body not to concur in the "Articles
IF Agreement" lately adopted by
The Ashevllle, N. c., conference,
federation was to be
promoted, but to do all in its
power to encourage cooperation
With the sister churches through
The committees and boards of the
'epective churches. The report
vas adopted without discussion.
The report on the endowment
und Of $50, 600 for Elkins College
# West Virginia, which was to be
aised by the Presby terry, wac made
~ Rev. 4. II. Hamilton, showing
'ut 81, 500 of that amount remains
o be raised.
Invitations to visit Washington
nd Lee University and the Vir
Univ Military Institute were re-
eived from President Denny and
General Ship.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
New Advertisements

r. 8. Bruce--laborers wanted
D. H. Rucker-order of publication.
Buena. Vista Wooden Mills--wool
wanted.
W. r. Humphris-rotice Of ice
factory.
R.S.Anderson- Majestic Manufacture
ing Co.'s expert cook next week at his
store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
Traders Day

Last Monday, the first Monday in
the month, was traders day, and quite
a number of country people were in
town. The horse market was not brisk,
but some few animals changed hands.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09

Fortify baby's constitution for hot
weather by using DR.. Fahrney's Teeth
irg Syrup. 1t prevents cholera intantum.
Price 25cts
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09

Did you read Dr. Fathney's Teething
Syrup advertisement in this issue. Very
important - all mothers. Look for it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
V. NJ. 1. Defeated V. p. I.

The Virginia Military Institute
defeated the Virginia Polytechnic
lnstiture at Blscksburg Saturday
in a very one-sided game by the
score of % to 10. Danman, pitcher
for Techs, had no control, giving
several men bases on balls AID
and hitting six. frequently forcing
In run. The Lex ngton boz
played to win from che start, aad
took advantage OF every cFp)rsuu.
ity to max score. Scott IN lie .
sensational catch in left field Of
long fly.
Score by innings; R.H.E.
Y. M.I.....Oe8OO1OS4-92 II 6
V. ?. |. .20021 DO 10 4
Batteries: Y. NJ. I.-DeVault and
Goodloe; V. P. I.-Damman and Coop
err Earned runs-V. NJ. l., B.; V. p. l..
4. FIRST base on balls-OR Default, 1;
of Danman, 7.Struck out-By DeVault
IL; by Damman, 10.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09

We are giving free $3.50 worth
Of ware at our store all next week.
r. s. Anderson.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-05-09
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protrudlng
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re,
fund money if PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure in to IA days. sc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-29
MANY BILLS SIGNED
BY GOVERNOR STOKES

TRENTON, Mar. 29.--Governor
Stokes yesterday signed the bill to
regulate the fees to be paid in the
case of arrests for violations of the
crimes and immortality act. The bill
provides that in each case the sum
of fifty cents shall be paid to the
committing magistrate and 81 and
actual expenses for himselfeand pris-
onor en- route to the place of punish
ment to the arresting officer.
Another important measure sign
ed by the governor is the bill provid-
, ing for the establishment of a forest
| park reservation and the establish
ment of a State Board of Forest
Commissioners.
Other bills have been signed as
follows:
House }2-Mr. Wright, provides
for detention schools in counties of
10000 population and upwards,
truancy a subject for commitment.
House S3-By Mr.. Walsh, enables
freeholders to maintain roads which
may be a charge two OF more coun-
ties.
House l00-By Mr.. H%oagland, in
crease the power of town commits
sioners.
House 105-Mr. Chaplain, fixes
daily compensation of township COM
mitteemen at So, but not exceeding
$50 in any one year. Township
clerks are 10 be allowed So a day.
House 175-By Mr.. Burke, pro-
hibits second-class cities from chang
ing ward lines oftcner than once in
five years.
House 1S1-Mr. Berg, provides
for summary review by Supreme
Court of fire and police board sus-
pensions.
House 211-Mr. Sommer, author
ICES tirst-class cities 10 provide a cap
ial fund for street Improvement.
House 222-Mr. Barber, authOriz-
ing sewer assessments by regular city
assessors.
House 2S9-Mr. Martin, amends
the act fixing compensation OF fire.
men and police in tirst-class cities.
The governor is keeping mp close
TO the work of the legislature in pass
ing on bills.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-29

ST. PETERSBURG, March %
Cossacks have been sent to the estate
in Poltava province belonging 10 Prin-
cess C~antacuzenc. mOthcr-in-law of the
granddaughter of the late General L.
$. Grant, president of the United
States. The peasants on the estate
have driven away the ovcrsecrs and re
fuse TO work in the fields. More seri-
Gus trouble is expected there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-29
new JERSEYS
GOOD RECORD.
BattIeship Exceeds Requirements
by Half a Knot Without
Much Forcing.

ROCKLAND, Me, Mar. 29.-With-
out being forced to any great extent,
the new battleship New Jersey, built
at Quincy, Mass. exceeded her con-
tract requirements of 10 knots an
hour by nearly half a knot in the Of
| fetal Standardization tests off Owls
Head Yesterday. The b|attleship
proved to be about as fast us any now
in Uncle Sans service and the trial
board was greatly pleased with the
speed.
Officially the maximum speed at
tanned was419.4 rs knots an hour and
it was determined by the naval men
that to make the required 10 knots, it
was necessary to turn the screws
is somewhat less than was necessary
in, the case of the sister ship, Rhode
Island.
The battleship began her tests. over
the measured mile at about $50 yes
terday morning and travelled up and
down the course fourteen times, fin
ishing about | o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. Admiral Stockton, chairman
of the trial board. Commander Rush,
Commander Reeves, Lieut.. Comman-
der Upham, and Lieut.. Commander
Cow of the navy were on the battle
ship, as was also Rear Admiral Bow
les (resigned), now at the head of
the Fore River Ship and Engine Com
pany, builders of the New Jersey.
The warship is .975 completed and
she will be commissioned early in
May, with Capt. Kimball as her COM
mander. The usual anchoring tests
were also gone through with yester-
day, and this morning she left here
on a four hour endurance run toward
Boston.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-29

NEW YORK. March 29.-The man
agement of the Erie railroad announc-
thorized immediate preparation of sur
veyS and estimates for the electrical
ton Of the Rochester division from
Rochester, y. Y, to Corning. \. V. in
Guiding the Bath and Hammondsport
railroad. the branch to Conesus Lake
Avon to Mount Morris. The total mile
age is $50 miles. 1t is proposed to pro
cure the electric current from Niagara
falls.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-29
Crank Wanted to Embrace Her.

BALTIMORE, March 29.-Miss Max
Inc Elliott. who is playing an engage
mcnt here. had an experience with 4
crank in an elevator at the Hotel Stat
ford. The actress had just returned
with her maid from the theatcr. and
the man followed here into the hotel
elevator. and MS the boy closed the
gate the fellow seized Miss Elliott
and tried TO embrace her. Miss FL
liott screamed and struggled with her
the car and threw him out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-29
SIX HACKED TO DEATH,
Greeks or Syrians Found Dead in
House in Minneapolis.

MINNEApOLiS. .tinn,. March ~
In a little two story ra%nishackle frame
building ut 2l3 Tenth venue six Greek
or Syrian laborcrS, not italians. as first
supposed. were horribly h%utchcred
some time hctwpCn midnight and early
morning. The dead are Nicolo Demtri,
Kirlc Demtri, .Agnc Karotil. kcrstan
Yovkc. Daakon iapanni aud Unka
Naudaba.
In this tumble down structure Il
group of men fought with knives and
hatchets. The six victims were literal
" hacked to pieces. That the men
fought among themselves and were not
murdered by outsiders for revenge. AS
was nj first supposed. is the theory now
advanced. although tie police are of
the opinion that there are two or three
men still ut large who We're concerned
in the fight.
Six long knives and II bloody Ratchet
were found in the room where the dead
men were found by the police, giving
evidence that every man was armed
with some sort of Il weapon.
The police scout the Malta theory.
The murders were not committed for
robbery. as much money was found
untouched.
Near the bodies were two money
belts. containing SJ06 in gold. On one
Of the bodies was found Il watch that
WAS still going. Some of the bodies
had been stripped.
Aside from The foregoing facts the
police have no Information on which to
work.