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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Highest Praise
Some Lexington Citizens Grow
Enthusiasts on the
Sabiect

NV
The praise of the public.
Is merits Just reward.
Nothing In modern times
Has received the praise accorded
"Fhe Little Conqu.ror.
OF some kinds OF praise we are skep-
tical.
We doubt the praise OF strangers.
The highest praise for Lexington
public
Is hearty expression from Lexington
people.
DOan's Kidney Pills are.endorsed in
Lexington.
No better proof Of merit can be had.
Here's a case OF 1t. We have plenty
more like it.
Miss s. G. Patton, the well-known
milliner, of Main St., saws. II suffered
for some time with O persistent aching
Pain across the small OF NY lack,
caused, no doubt. from my Kidneys.
Often the aching became so severe that
1t was hard matter to get around
and II l stopped or lifted ANYTHING
sharp twinges caught me across the
back. From reading a notice in our
local papers about Doan's Kidney Pills,
/ was led to think they might help ire.
and | got box at B. II. Gorrelps drug
store. In a short time | was greatly
benefited. The results | obtained from
their use warrants me in highly recon-
mendlng them to Others"
Fol- sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Mllbum Co., Buffalo New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name --Doan's-
take no other
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Graham-Lee Celebration

The Graham-Lee Literary So
ciety of Washington and Lee Uni.
versity celebrated ite 9th ami
versary Friday evening in the Uni
versity chapel, and a good Gro wd
was present. Music was furnished
by the Virginia Military Institute
orchestra.
The orators, with their subjects
were: j. NJ. Sapp, embryonic
Liberty in Russia; H. M. Bahdy,
"a Moneyed Pswer-a Menace. J"
The question debated was: ere
solved, That the Federal Govern
ment should assume the regulation
and control of all Life Insurance
organizations, provided that such
regulation and control does not in
clude ownership" The afirma-
tive debaters were II. r. Axelroth
and FIG. Jones; the negative, DIV.
M. McCluer and l.. j. Desha. The
orators medal was awarded to Mr..
Sapp, and the debater's to Mr..
Jones.
The officers of the celebration !
were: G. A. Engle, president; j.
w. Flanagan, vice-president; A.
L. Herzog, secretary; G. R. Pix
ingLon, chief marshal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Bought Fine Property

Messrs. Tate Sterrett, John w.
Milcy and j. W.Hsmiltou, all for
merly of Lexington, have bought
"The Oaks, situated between the
Hot and Warm Springs, Va. The
property consists of large brick
mansion house and 80 acres of
land. The price paid was $40, 900.
The new owners expect to improve
the property and run q hotel there,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Near Buffalo ForUe.
z |tt< Co,1eseondeHc,

Gag ff< C0'yrseOndcHce
Jan. 22.-Mr. John W. Beard OF New
ports, Augusta county, vas the guest
of his brother. Mr.. ID. w. Beard las
week.
Mr.. John Fitzpatrick ard Miss
Beatrice Fitzpatrick OF Kerr's Creek
were here visiting the formers sister
Mrs. j. Y. Clark, last week.
Miss Mary TaIbert OF Lynch burg,
is visiting friends in the neighborho d.
Mr. H. Il. Lensfcrd is able TO ont
sgaln after very severe Illness.
We are sorry to have to report Mis-
j. j. Moore and Mrs. A. &. Buchner
on thesck list.
Messrs E. K. BEARD and Walter 2.
Slough and wife left hero recently for
Lcndoun county, where they have
purchased farms near HerndoD.
Mr.. Lee Camp bell has gone to
BroUnsburg to take charge OF a farm.
Capt. Echard is reported In right
feeble health at the home OF his son-in-
law, Mr.. Jno. Link. B.F.V.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postofflce for the week ending Jan
nary ,22nd;
Blakley, Miss Nettie
Collegiate, Mrs. Ct. Gibson
Deyo. Andrew
Dybbig, Nidolph L.
Giles, Mrs. Paulina
HoIlYday. @. E.
Hall. Miss Cora
Jordun, Mrs. w. NJ.
Johnson, Miss Willie Lee CD
Kearns, John E.
Mulliux, r. A,
Schock, E. G.
Siedenbock, H. L.
Stausbury, j, E. Jr.
Thompson, J. NJ.
White, Arthur L.
Persons calling for these lstter
will please say they ar."advertised.
MCCLUNe Patron. T.. 81.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Robert L. PriuR Dead

Robert =. Pring, who for a numbe
OF years was resident OF Lexington
and Vicinity, died on Friday, January
10, 1905, at bis home near the Fail
Grounds. He had been sick for a long
time. Mr.. Pring was born In 1947 and
lived to mature manhood on lower
Buffalo in Rockbridge county. His
father was William Washington PriDE
OF that section, He is survived by his
wife AMI two daughters. Funeral scr
Vices took place Sunday afternoon at
his late home by Rev. T. b. Southall
Of tn Presbyterian chuI CHI. Interment
was made In the Lexington cemetery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
MIR. Tucker Has Returned from
Trip to Europe

Trip to Europe
Hon Henry st. George Tucke
reached his home in Lexington
Monday night from his trip o
several months spent In Europe IL
the interest of the jamestown
Exposition, which is to celebrate
next year the Booth anniversary
of the settlement of jamestown,
the first English settlement on Am,
erican soil. Mr.. Tucker landed in
New York Thursday and came
direct TO Washington, thence to
Winchester, where he spent Sun
day with his mother, Mrs. John
Randolph Tucker, and sister, Mrs.
w. z Mcclure, and from that city
he came on to Lexington. Mr..
Tucker left Lexington today for
Baltimore, where he is to make an
address i thursday right.
Il" My TIP h 9 been successful
far beyond ny exrectation," Mr..
Tucker said. The people Of
America will see at jamestown one
of the most gorgeous nrvul u.d
military pageautsever witnessed in
this country. The pick of the
army and navy of England, France,
Germany and Italy will be there,
and, with our own glorious army
and navy, spectacle at once
iRspiringand magnificent+-a sight
worth travelling thousands IOf
miles to see-will be presented.
The brilliant military and naval
will form one of the many
great features of the exposition"
81 have every reason to be graf
flied at the results of my trip"
said Mr.. Tucker. ENGLAND,
France, Germany, Austria and
Italy are interested in the L r-Cen-
tennial celebration, and will te
in a creditable and
impressive way o. Hampton Roads
in 1907. King Edward was
interested and was ap
parently eager to have the British
Government have a conspicuous
part in the celebration. | Am hope.
'ul of having Lord Roberts over
lere the head OF the military
detachment England will send.
"The Kaise. was about as
leeply interested as was King
edward, and Germany will be rep
esented. President Loubet and
ther French officials assured ne
hat France could participate in
uitable manner, and Italy and Aus
ria will be here. had an audience
nth the Pope, and his Holiness
ssured me of his deep interest in
be enterprise.
"rhe exposition lie going to be a
iccess and it's magnitude is going ,
} be far greater than we at first !
expected, or even hoped. am very
opeful of having the Govern ment =
AXE an appropriation common
lrate with the magnitude and :
Importance Of the celebration.
Mr.. Tucker will dtvote all, or =
early all, his time urging upon =
the Importance of making
proper appropriation for the ex- I
lsitiOn. r.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Ivy Wreath for Tomb

The recumbent statue o. Gen.
eral lee in the Mausoleum at
Washington and Lee University,
is decorated With a large ivy
wreath tied with ribbons of white
and red, the gift Of an English
admirer of General Lee, Mr. Gerald
Smyth of London. The wreath
was sent through Miss Mary
Custis Lee, eldest daughter of the
Confederate chieftain, with the
request thatit be placed upon his
tomb on the anniversary Of his
birth.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Daath of ]. e. Falls

James G. Falls, aged SO years, died
at his home near Lexington last Thurs
day morning from kidney and heart
trouble. Mr.. Falls was a native OF
Botetourt county and bad resided in
Rockbridge since the war. following
the occupations Of blacksmith and
wheelright. He served In the Confed-
crate army for three years. beginning
in 1862. He Is survived by his wife,
who before marriage was Miss Matte
Painter. The funeral took place Friday
morning from his home, conducted by
DR.. Charles Manly. Interment was
made in the Lexington cemetery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Card of Thanks

EDITOR GAzETTE:-Please permit
me to extend our sincere thanks to the
people Of Lexington and vicinity for
their many expressions OF sympathy
and goodwill to US In our recent loss
OF our dear father. iThomas II. Beaver.
The sting Of death is lessened by these
assurances OF the respect and love with
which my father was held, and our
family are deeply grateful to one and
all. Afs LILLE L. DEAvgR.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
w. c. 7. U. Meeting

The Woman's Christian Tenn.
perance Union Of Lexington will
bold a public meeting at the Bap.
tist church Thursday evening,
January 25th, in honor of "VIr-
ginia Red Letter Day." An in.
teresting program, consisting OF
special music, readings, recitations
and an address, will be presented.
The public is cordially invited.
The exercises will begin at 7:45
o'clock. e. ~
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Half the World Wonders

how the other half lives. Those who
use Bucklen's Arnica Sslve never
wonder If it will cure Cuts, Wounds,
Burns, Sores and all Skin eruptions;
they know it will. Mrs. Grant Shy,
1880 E. Reynolds st., Springfield, ILL.,,
says: II regard 1t one Of. the absolute
necessities Of housekeeping" Guar
anteed by B. H. Gorrell, druggist. 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Personals

| @N0A@~A~
General Scott Ship has gone t.
Florida for a short sojourn.
Colonel Robert Catlett has re
turned from visit TO Richmond.
Mrs. Robert r. Witt returned
last night from a visit to friends
in Roanoke.
Mr.Thomas J.Rice has returned
from Baltimore, where he went last
week on business.
Miss Lille Chittum of Raphine,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John ]
Chittum, who is critically i'll.
Mrs. John Mallory of Peters
burg, is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. David G. Burks at Sherwood.
Miss Willie E. Moose of Glasgow,
spent several days in Lexington
visiting her sister, Miss Marye
Moose.
Miss Susie M. Wash, who is en-
gagged in the millinery business in
Culpeper, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. E. C. Wash.
Mrs. A. B Beckwith and Miss
Mary Beaver accompanied their
sister, Mrs. w. H. Hurlbut, to
Washington where they will visit
for some time. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Zollman
left Lexington Monday afternoon
for their home in Butte, Montana.
They will stop on the way to visit
friends in Indiara and Iowa.
DR.. James A. Quarles will fill
the pulpit Of the Second Preaby-
terrain church, Staunton, next Sun
day, in the absence of the pastor,
DRY William N. Scott, who hae
gone to Galveston, Texas, on e
visit.
Mr.. Paul NJ. Penick, on account
of pressure of business interests,
has rendered his resignation as a
of the town council, which
was reluctantly accepted, be-
cause of his valuable services as a
member of that body.
At meeting of the directors
If the Bank of Rockbridge held
,Oday at neon the old officers were
reelected, as follows Msssrs. w S.
Hopkins, president; w. c. Stuart,
Independent; S. o. Campbell,
and Andrew p. Wade,
eller.
Rev. J. Mercer Blain, missionary
# the Southern Presbyterian
;hurch at Kashing, China, who lie
a this country on a furlough, oc.
upied the pulpit Of the Presby-
erian church Sunday evening. He !
lso addressed the University
.oung Mems Christian Association l
sunday afternoon.
Central Presbyterian of Rich =
lOnd: Under the ministry of Rev.
'. B. SouthalI, the church at Lex =
lgton is constantly increasing In y
umbers, and what is better, in =
sefulness. The Sabbath-schocl
as OutRrown its old quarters and q
as been q moved ihtoG the, main :,
lditorium of the church, a -
skftitfft. Af'ffIft
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Street Improvement

A new gravel sidewalk Is being laid
on Randolph street between Nelson
street and the hitching yard, ON the
side opposite the colored Methodist
church. This gives q much needed
Improvement to that part OF the town.
The travel on that street, owing to. Its
being the main way to the hitching
lot. is at all times very great.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Denominations at W. IL. U.

A religious census recently taken
hows that the 1856 students at Wash
ington and Lee University are distrib.
uted among the various denominations
as follows: Presbyterians, 1853; Method
lists, 70; Episcopalians, go; Baptists, Al;
Lutherans, 10; Disciples, 10; Hebrews,
z; Reformed, 8; Roman Catholics, 8;
United Brethren, 1; Evangelical, 1;
Congregationalists, 1; Friends, 1.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
g. c. Charlton G. w. Bare
Practical Painters.

Practical Painters.
Painting is practical work. Skill
wins. It's the same with paint making
You know 4 gallons l.. Il N. mixed
with 3 gallons Linseed Oil makes
enough paint for moderate sized
house-the best paint money can buy
because the L. & ID. zirc hardens the
l.. g. M. White Lead and makes the
L. & NJ. Paint wear like iron.
Buy L. Il M. and don't pay LOO a
gallon for Linseed OH, as you do In
ready-for- use paint, but buy oil fresh
from the barrel at so cents, and mix
with the L. q M.
L.&M. costs only $1.9O per gallon.
Sold by McCrum Drug Co, Lexing-
ton. Va; H. L. Gilkerson. Buena
Vista, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Beats the Music Cure

ITO keep the body il tune, writes
Mrs. Mary Brown, 20 Lafayette
Place, Poughkeepsie; N. Y. II take
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They ara
the most reliable and pleasant laxative
l have found" Best for the Stomach,
Liver ond Bowels. Guaranteed by
b. H. Gorrell, druggist. 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Confederates Honor the Memory
of Lee and Jackson

Confederates Honor the MemOr
, of Lee and Jackson
The observance of Lee-Jackso
: Day last Friday, January 10th
was general throughout Virgins
and in many places the occasion
fired afresh the sentiments o
highest devotion TO the me mory o
the peerless Robert E. Lee an,
the dauntless Stonewall jackson
In Lexington where the ashes O
the immortal heroes are sacredly
guarded, the observance Of tn,
Gay surpassed all previous oc
casions. AS the years come snC
60 the fame Of General Lee be
comes brighter and brighter, anC
the battle-scarred veterans, as they
approach the last roll-call, seem tC
be drawn more closely to the
incidents and experiences of the
four illustrious years of martial
glory, when they performed deeds
whose recital will thrill unborn
generations.
Last Friday was an ideal day.
The air was soft and balmy, and
the bright sunshine was invigorat-
ing and inviting, A large crowd
of grizzly warriors, veterans Of
many battle, gathered at the
Courthouse from town and county,
all bent on doing honor to the
memory of one whose name is
enshrinsd in every heart, as the
one bright exemplar of all that is
best and nobleSt in Southern man
hood. The Sons of Confcderates
also held a business meeting, and
following these came the banquet
rendered the members of Lee-J ack-
son Camp of Confederate Veterans
by the Camp Frank Paxton Sons
Veterans, and fitting close to a
day given over to Confederate
memories was the reception tend
cred the Veterans and Sons by the
Mary GUSTS Lee Chapter Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy.
The banquet was held at Hotel
Lexington, beginning at / O'Clock,
The excellent menu was delightful
ly served. The Florida oranges sent
to his comrades by Mr.. w. b. f. |
Leerh, who is spending the winter
n the Sunny South, were great
y enjoyed and appreciated. The
lining room was tastefully decOraS-
ID with Confederate flags and
'olors. The banquet was largely at
ended, 100 Veterans and 81 Sons
'eing present. One Federal was
present as a guest. Hosts and guests
we're seated at long tables, and for
lOre than three hours there was
he feast of reason and the flow Of
he soul. MIR. j. A. Thompson of
timber Ridge said grace. The
espOnses to The tOLsts were Ie-
eived with approving applause.
he addresses OF higt order
nd breathed spirit of patriotism
nd devotion to the cause for which
be grizzly veterans had risked
fe and limb.
Mr.. NJ. W. Paxton, commandment
Camp Frank Paxton, was !
He also delivered q
he address Of welcome, ana Col. |
7. T. Poague responded on behalf
the veterans of Lee-JacksOn
amp. The toasts and responses
ere as follows: I
General Lee. ".drunk in silence, a
10 bsnqueters standing; South a
n Women" Rev.T. b. Southall .
Stonewall Jsckson," Mr.. A. T. !,
arclay; "Virginia," Col. E. w. q
ichols; "Our Country, Mr.. f. !,
Glasgow; SIC hnnie Reb, the u
onfederate Private" Col. j. D. n
. Rose. The exercises were con !,
uded with the singing Of "Auld h
ing Syne," led by Colonel Ross, !,
ID heartily joined in by Veterans 81
d Sens. Rev. Mr.. Southall pro-
unced the benodiction. c
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24

"Little Colds neglected thousands
Of lives sacrafieed every year. DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures little
colds-cures big colds too, down to the
very verge Of conaumntion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tai
lets. All druggists refund the money
jails to cure. e. w. Groves sigma
ure on each box, 25c
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized TO re-
fund money II PAZO OINTMENT
Ails to cure ia Q to Il days. soc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24

Impossible to foresee an accident
Not impossible to be prepared for it..
DR.. Thomas Electric OIL. Monarch
over pain
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
Officers for Camp Frank Paxton
Sons of Confederat es

OAASCAS AOt lamp EIduk IdxtOu
Sons OfConfederat ties
At the meeting in the Court
house FRIDAY morning, January
10th, of the Camp Frank Paxton
Sons of. Confederates, Commandant
NJ. w. Paxton presideS and Adj
jutant Frank Moore recorded the
proceedings.
The following officers were
elected for the next year: M. w.
Paxton, commandant; j. j. l..
Klnneaf LIST lieutenant commander;
DR.. A. D. Estill, End Lieutenant
commander; Frank Moore, ad
jutant; Rev. j. p. Smith, Jr.,
chaplain; F. II. Brockenbrough,
quartermaster; DR.. H.R.Morrison,
surgeon; DIR. John II. Latane,
historian; AT. ShjAlds, treasurer;
". M. McNutt, color sergeant.
An interesting item in the pro-
ceedings was the presentation to
the camp Of memior and memoir
al to General Elisha Frank Paxton,
in whose honor the campis =
The volume of letters was oten
up by Mr.. John Gallatin Paxton,
and the Nresentation was made by
Adjutant Frank Moore, whose ex-
cellent address was cordially
received.
Six new names were added to
the membership Of the camp, as
follows; DR.. j. H. Laird, H. E.
Thompson, w. G.. Hamilton H. E.
Dunlap, j. w. Gilmore and j. R.
Beeton.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24

stores the Senses OF Taste and Smell.
Full size so cts, at Druggists OF by
mall; Trial size 10 cts, by mail.
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street.
New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24
New Advertisements

New Advertisements
Weinbergs-white goods sale,
D. H. Rucker-order of publication
Bank of Rockbridge- earnings at in
terest for the future
Mrs. Bobert L. Pring-household
and kitchen furniture for sale.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-01-24

s CURE

Ely's Gre am Balm
is quickly absorb
ed. Gives Relief
at Once.
II clean ses. soothe:
heals and protects
the diseased mem
brane. 1t cures Ca
tarrh and drives
away a Cold In the
Head quickly. Re-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-28
WORD IS MODERN ENGLISH.
Chap To-Day Has Not Meaning Old
4 Writers Gave to Il. \

Tho name Of the new play at the
Criterion. PRIME Chap" would have
hem quite nnintel1igible to an English.
han of shakespeare time. Not until
ne md Of the sixteenth century did
ehapman, !" a trader or peddler. get
Extracted into CHAP" even in vulgar
beech; and even then for q long time
I'D not advance beyond the mean.
y ot buyer or customer.
In this sense Steele speaks Of hunt.
II sitter chaps and Wilkes writes
IN perhaps Mrs. Mead would buy.
ts6e would be hard chap" Chap
ns % hsve reached It's ultimate
Aes q d casual equivalent Of man"
ou&h the intermediate sense Of .
~ With whom one has dealings. not
bnsiness, but Of good Fellowship.
he case Of customer Is very sim
Shakespeare used It to mean Z
tn companion, but - queer Gus.
ner now means little more than -
- man There Is 4 trace Of the
companionship idea, however.
- = young woman speaks Of my
ps md s. Prince Chap" itself.
Ton Chronicle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-28
I lpisFioURlNe SKIN HUmoR.
ompossIbls 60 Get Employment, as
4 Faes and Body Were Covered with
eofes-Cured by cuticura.

HBince the year 1894 I have been
a5oubled with very bad case of co.
llama which I have spent hundreds Of
lollars trying to cure. and ! went to
S1he hospital, but they failed to cure
f1he. and It was getting worse all the
E1tme. Five weeks ago my wife bought
r box OF Cuticura Ointment and one
ne of Cuticura Soap, and am
esed to say that am now com
n Btely cured and well. It was i'm.
T esible for me to get employment.
III my face. head and body were Gov.
tered with It. The eczema first APP
Epeared on the top Of my head, and II
Md worked all the way around down
The back Of my neck and around to my
Throat, down my body and around the
hips. Il itched so / would be obliged
q scratch II. and the flesh was raw.
Nm now all well, and ! will be
bleased to recommend the Cuticura
Remedies to all persons who wish a
6peedy and permanent cure Of skin
niseases." Thomas M. Rossiter, 200
Prospect Street, East Orange. ". j..
Mar. 80. 1905.