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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Death of Mrs. John J. Chittum

Mrs. Sarah Alkaline Chittum,
wife of Mr.. John j. Chlttum,
died at her home in Lexington
Monday night, November 20, 1905,
at $3.50 O'Clock, after an extended
illness from kidney and heart trou-
BILE. For the past ten years she
had been an invalid.
Mrs. Chittum was before mar
riage Miss Hanger, daughter of
the late Mr.. Michael Hanger who
lived in Rockbridge and Augusta
counties. She was born July Is,
1885, and consequently had pas
sed her list year. Her early life
was spent in tie neighborhcod of
New Providence church, of which
church she was a member for some
years, and later united with the
Methodist church IN Lexington,
with which church she held her
membership until her death. In
March, 1865, she was married to
Mr.. Chittum in Lexington, and
for a time they made their home
here. Later they removed to
Staunton, thence to Dayton, Wash.
ington in 1883, where they lived
until July, 1905, when they re-
turned to Lexington, where they
have since made their home.
Mrs. Chittum 10 survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Franklin
of Dayton, Wash, and Mrs. Susan
Masters of Milton, Ore, and by
two brothers, Mr.. M. R. Hanger of
Dayton, WASH, and Mr.. A. S.
Hanger of Fishersville, Augusta
county, Va.
The funeral took place this
morning ut 1880 o'clock from
Trinity Methodist church, con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. j. o.
Knott, assisted by Rev. DR.. Charles
Manly. The remains were buried
in the Lexington cemetery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Personals

Personals
Mr.. Joseph Phillips of Roanoke
visited his family here this week.
Mr.. j. L. Beaver of Knoxville,
Tenn, is visiting his father, Mr..
G. E. Deaver.
Mr.. John w. Miley was over
from Hot Springs this week to
visit his family.
Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Griffith of
Statesville, N. c., are visiting Mr..
j. G. Dixon on Whistle Creek.
Mrs. w. H. Chiles of Gllmore's
Mills was the guest of Mrs. j. w.
Gilmore for several DAYS this week.
Mr.. William T. Shields has re-
turned from Tarrytown, N. Y,
where he spent few days last
week with friends.
Mayor S. B. Walker and Mr.. w.
S. Hopkins spent few days last
week bird hunting at Walkers
Ford on James river in Amherst
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Edward
Witt reached Lexington few days
ago from their bridal trip and are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs, Robert
r. Witt.
Mr.. G. W. Offiighter left Tues
day for Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore, Md, for treatment. He
was accompanied by Mr.. E. A.
Quisenberry.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Holmes
Britton and little daughter of
Baltimore, Md, are visiting Mrs.
Britton's parents, Captain and
Mrs. James W, Gillock.
Mrs. valery e. Auetin, after a
visit of several months in Lexing-
ton to her parents, Me-. and Mrs.
James S. Smith, left Tuesday fer
her home inaAustln, Texas.
MI. Ernest Rhodes of Atlanta,
Ca, who spent the past week in
New York on business for his
Wholesale millinery establishment,
stopped off in Lexington on his
return home to see his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Rhodes.
Thursdays Richmond Times
Dispatch: Among the prominent
virginians in the city yesterday
was Hons. Houston Letcher, of
Lexington, judge of the Eigh-
teenth Judicial Circuit. Judge
Letcher was a caller at the Capitol
during the day.
Mr.. G. C. Hite of Strasburg has
assumed HE duties as union agent
of the Baltimore & Ohio and Chesa-
& OHIO railroads at Lexington to
succeed Mr.. TIE. Jarrett, resigned,
after an acceptable service of more
than ten years. Mr.. Hite is a young
man who has had experience in
agency business.
Rev. w. o. Ross, well known
minister, died ia North
Carolina Sunday night. he was
educated at Washington and Lee
University, and is remembered in
Rockbridge where he served as a
minister. The remains were brought |
to Augusta county and buried at
the Old Stone church.
Hon. II. st. George Tucker, who
is making HE home this winter in
Norfolk, was a visitor in Lexing-
ton this week. He attended a meet
ing in Roanoke Saturday evening |
of the business men of that city |
and Southwest Virginia, called in
the interest of the jamestown Elk.
position. In short time sub
,cription of $50, 900, was secured
TO exploit that section OF the State. |
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Death of Miss Sne Henry

Miss Sue Henry, daughter OF
the late Capt. James Henry Of near
Midway, was round dead at her
home in Staunton Monday evening,
November 20, 1905, by one of her
neighbors who called to see her.
She had been in failing health for
some time, and for many years
had been totally blind. She was
aged about 80 years, aud was a
member of the Presbyterian church.
Her funeral took place Tuesday
afternoon, and interment was
made in Thornrose cemetery,
Sraunton.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Thanksgiving Turkeys

Wagon loads OF turkeys have
have been brought to Lexington
each DAY this week, and prices
range from 12t to 16S cents q
pound gross. Turkeys are more
abundant in Rockbridge than was
thought a week or two ago. In
addition to the turkeys sold on the
Lexington market, large mum Der
have been shipped to the city
markets,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
TO THE TRUSTEES OF

Bethesda Presbyterian Church
X. E. Lee Memorial Church
Gentlemen
We want to donate some L. 81 NJ. Paint
to your church whenever they paint.
The largest Methodist church II
Georgia expected TO use 100 gallons OF
the usual kind of paint, they only
used 80 gallons L. 4 M. mixed with "a
gallons Linseed Oil.
1t costs less to paint house with l..
j. M. than with other paint, because
painter mixes Linseed Oil fresh from
the barrel at go cents gallon with Il.
& NJ, and doesn't pay $3.50 per gallon
for Linseed Oil as done If ready-for'
use paint is used. Also because the L.
& NJ, Zinc hardens the l.. u M. White
Lead and makes the paint wear like
iron.
Actual cost L. s. M, paint about 81 30
per gallon.
Sold by McCrum Drug Co., Licking
ton. Va. H, l.. Gilkerson, Buena Wis
Ia. Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
HeiZer-HenrY

Miss Bessie Campbell Henry of
near Timber Ridge was married at
noon today to Mr.. Charles Alex
ander Heller of near Fairfield,
Rev. j. A. Trcstls. pastor of the
Timber Ridge Presbyterian church
being the officiating minister. The
bride is daughter of the late Mr..
Horace NJ, Henry of near Timber
Ridge, and Mr.. Heller is young
business man of the vicinity OF
Fairfield.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving services will be
held at r. E. Lee Memorial Epis-
copal church tomorrow Thursday
morning at ii O'Clock, with preach
ing by the rector, Rev. W. Cosby
Bell, assisted by the other minis
ters of the town.
The stores, schools, postofiice
and banks will be closed, and the
day will be very generally OBJ
served here 40 holiday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Colonel Finney,s LECTURE

Colonel WV .Finney.a graduate
of the Virginia Military Institute
in the class of 1848, delivered an
instructive end interesting address
Friday night In the Jackson
Memorial Hall ct the V. M. l., on
the subject of Wade Hampton,
soldier, statesman, legislator. Col.
Finney was presented BY General
Scott shipp.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Postmaster Robbed

CIV. Fouts, postmaster at Riverton,
Ia, nearly lost his life Id was robbed
of all comfort, according to his letter,
which says: "For 20 years had chronic
liver complaint, which led to sach Sc
we're case of jaundice thai even my
finger nails turned yellow; when my
doctor prescribed Electric Bitters, which
cured me and kept nee well for eleven
years. Sure cure for Biliousness.
Neuralgia. Weakness end all Stomac Oh,
Liver, Kidney and Bladder derange-
ments. A wonderful Tonic. At B. II.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Accidentally Shot In the Leg

Last Friday morning Buck
Tyree was accidentally shot in the
right leg at Quisenberry's hotel by
Student w. M. Kennedy, who
boards at the Ideal Cafe. Mr.. Ken
nedy had ordered some drinks
from the soda fountain to his room.
and young Tyree, who is employ
ed by Quisenberry d Co., went to
the students room for the glasses.
In a playful mood Mr.. Kennedy
took down his pistol which be
thought empty, and snapped it at
the boy several times, and tie
third time the weapon was dis
charged, the ball entering the leg
below the knee, causing painful
but net dangerous wound. The
boy is getting along all right.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Elliott's Hill Bazaar

The ladies Of Elliott's Hill Method
list church will hold bazaar Saturday,
December 1st, at the church. Dinner
will be served at 1890 o'clock. Ice
cream, cake and salads served from l
to s O'Clock. Proceeds for church re.
pairs. The public is invited to spend
the afternoon v 18th the ladies, and thus
contribute to a good cause.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
A Mountain of UoId

could not bring as much happiness to
Mrs. Lucia Wilke OF Caroline, Wis, as
did one 25c. box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, when it CON pletely cured rum
nirg sore on her leg, which had tor
tured her 20 long years. Greatest anti
septic healer Of Piles, Wounds and
Sores. 25c. at B. II. Gorrelrs drug
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
December Court Jurors

Jurors for the December term OF the
Circuit Court have been drawn accord
ing to law, and have been notified to
report on Tuesday, December IL, the
second day of the court. They are as
follows: Messrs. John A. Mater, M.
G. Finney, B. g. Baldwin, w. W.
Wright, J. l.. Merter, H. A. Hamilton,
Charles Pole, A. T. Mathews, r. G.
Tolley, ]. H. Snider, s. W. Donald,
E. NJ. Dixon, J. r. Crist, ID. Il. Pultz,
Allen Laird, E. M, Ruff. A special
grand jury will convene on MONDAY,
December 10th,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
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 aid painless release from con-
stipation and the ills growing out OF it
Strength and vigor always follow their
use. Guaranteed by b. II. Gorrell,
druggist. csc. Try them. %
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
The Boston Ideals

The Boston Ideals will occupy
the boards at the Lexington opera
house three nights this week, open
ing Thursday night. The company
will present tThe German Sena-
tor" and ether farce comedies,
together with special vaudeville
features, embracing a refined olio
of novelties. Three jolly nights
are in store for the Lexington
public, with change of bill nightly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28

Mr.. H. M. Rec 8 has been elected
by the directors of the Rockbridge
Mutual Insurance Company to fill
out the unexpired term as direc-
tor for Natural Bridge district, of
his brother, Mr.. 7. S. Rees, who
has removed from the district.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Chr Gazrttf
LExNeToN.v VA, November %, 1906
New Advertisements

Lex. Mutual Tel. Co.-notice to sub
scribers.
A. K. Fletcher--notice Of petition OF
discharge In bankruptcy.
Irwin e. Co.-useful and beautiful
articles in holiday goods.
Acksr, Merrall g. Condit Co. OF New
York-dry and fancy groceries.
N. @. Watts & T. s. Burrwell-sale
Of stock in Lexington Mutual Tele-
phone Co.
r. E. r. Nelson--bankrupt notices OF
w. r. HUFF and L. NJ. Dyer.
Opera House-The Boston Ideals
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
A. B. Beckwith & Co.-stove news,on
Hrst page,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
AT 10 O'CLOCK. NJ.


the real estate belonging to the estate
OF VIM. Forrest Wilson, deceased, em-
bracing SO poles. more or less, in Col
lierstown, Virginia, and fronting $40
feet, more or less, on the Lexington
and Covington Turnpike and 219 feet,
more or less, on the Golfers Greek
road, adjoining the colored church and
others. The property will first be
offered in two parcels, and afterwards as
q whole, and whichever way the most is
realized, the same will be accordingly re-
ported to the court.
TERMS ne-third cash and the bal
ance In one and two years with interest
from day OF sale, the deferred payments
evidenced by the bonds Of the pur-
chaser, with good security, with home
stead waived, and title retained as ulti-
mate security; or If the purchaser pays
one-half cash, personal security may be
dispensed with on the bonds for the
deferred payments.
G. ID. LETCHER,
Special Commissioner
Circuit Court OF Rock bridge County, to-
wit:
l hereby certify that G. d. Letoher,
special commissioner, has given the re-
quired bond.
r. r. WITT, Deputy Clerk.
Nov. f.4t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28

A full gallon Of paint that won't wear
off for Is years, because l.. g. M. Zinc
hardens L. & N. White Lead and makes
L. 4 NJ. Paint wear like iron.
Actual cost L. q M. about si.20 per
gallon.
Sold by bsCrum Drug Co., Lsxing-
Am.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28

"My child was burned terribly about
the face, neck and chest. / applied
DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil. The pain
eased and the child sank into q restful
sleep. Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson, Ham
burg. N Y
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28

Can't look we'll, eat we'll, or feel well
with impure blood feeding the body.
Keep the blood pure with Burdock
Blood Bitters. Eat simply, take exer-
else, keep clean and you will have long
life
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Thanksgiving Weather

The weather has turned cold and raw
today, with slight furries Of snow, pre-
paratory for Thanksgiving weather
tomorrow.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28

Don't use harsh physics. The re-
action weakens the bowels, leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan's Reg
ulets. They operate easily, tone the
stomach, cure constipation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch
OF your clothing. Doan's Ointment
cures the most obstinate cases. Why
sufferf All druggists sell it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
cts. All druggists refund the money
fails to cure. E. w. Groves sigma
ure on each box. 25c
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28

Wagons, sleighs and Irish Mails
at Weinbsrg's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
A Guaranteed G ure for piles

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles
Itching, Blind. Bleeding, Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized TO re-
fund money IL PAzO OINTMENT
fails to cure In Q to Ia days. soc.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28

See Santa Claus 81 wsinbsrs's,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
Lexington Va. Nov-mber 20, 1905

Avoidalumand alum phos-
phate baking powders. The
label law requires that all
the ingredients be named
on the labels. Look out
for the alum compounds.
NOTE.-Safety lies in buying only
Royal Baking Powder, which is
pure, cream Of tartar baking powder,
and the best that can be made.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28

Toy Games and Dolls at Vein
bsrs's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28
GALE OF HOUSE AND LAND IN
~ COLLIERSTOWN, VIRGINIA.

Under decree entered October s, 1905,
In the case OF G. H. Wilson and others
VS.. NJ F. Burnett's Admir- and others,
the undersigned, special commissioner,
will sell at public auction before the
Court House In Lexington, Virginia, on
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-11-28

Ayers pills keep the bowels regular.
Al vegetable and gently laxative.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-17
Jones Has the Sign on Them
and a Shutout Is Result.
BY William j. sIattery.

Streib bunted at this stage. for no
one was out The sacrifice moved both
up one. Mott landed on another mis-
cue by Gates and Terry McKune had a
timely little tap in his bat which he
unloaded to left center, sending two
more over the route and making it
four for the inning.
Though the Commuters failed to
show any class or ginger when the
Siwashes forged ahead, the game was
not lacking in interesting features. It
was fast and contained much ginger
manufactured mostly by the Seattle
outfit Both Kruger and Van Buren,
reached out and grabbed off a couple
Of long ones that looked like fence
balls and came in for their share of
the applause from the few fans who
saw the stunts.
Neither pitcher walked man. Kane
was hit by Gates in the sixth round
Seattle showed more class and all
round teamwork than has been dis
played here during the season, and if
the pace continues Oakland does not
figure to land game during the re-
mainder Of the series of six games. The
score:
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-17
|SportSPageS

The Commuters came within three
hits Of being slowed under the bench
by the no-run, no-hit process once
again yesterday. It's a popular pas
time with pitchers now 10 hand the
blank run column to Oakland. They
all seem TO be after records when they
go against the easy team, and had Os-
car Jones been able TO bend the leather
the way he wanted TO for three spasms
longer the Oaks would have been vic
timized as Brown victimized them Sat
urday.
Til the seventh round Jones had
every Commuter on his staff All his
helders were working for him and re-
fused 10 let anything get away from
them. IT looked fine business for oscar
20 jump into the record division till
Kruger swung on a nice one in the
seventh and away IT scared out to cen
ter Still, the record might have been
good but for the fact that Van Buren
and Householder were holding some
sort OF a secret conference out there,
and, instead Of spreading out some,
they were punched. In consequence.
the ball landed where neither was
Right after Kruger came HeitmulIer
with q little pop fly which Kane lost in
the sun. Haley poked out a safe one
IN the next inning. These three were
the extent Of Oakland's nine batting
turns
The Siwashes in the meantime played
some classy baseball when they took
the bat as well as IN the field They
hit nicely, ran bases like educated jack
rabbits and were always on the alert
TO send their men around when the
Commuters booted the ball. which was
often. Gates alone swelled the error
column with three glaring ones
The sixth spasm tells the tale of the
downfall OF Oakland. II was in this
memorable period that the Siwashes
wadec in and gathered four. breaking
UP the game so that it was sadly be-
yond repair. Gates started it by erring
on Van Buren's grounder Blanken-
ship bounced and again Gates went
wrong, throwing the ball away at sec
ond. advancing both men peg. House
holder brought Van across with a wal
lop TO deep center. A second later
Croll lined one down to second, and
when Haley returned the sphere to the
plate Bliss allowed IL 10 slip through
his mitts. saving Blankenship's life.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-17
FIGHT FANS WILL SEE SOME
FAST GOES ON FRIDAY NIGHT
Nine Braces of Tested SIuggers Are
on the Card of the Cali
foraia Club.

The local sports should certainly see
some grueIling contests Friday night
at Dreamland Pavilion. The greatest
mixers as well as the cleverest boxers
in the four-round game will vie with
one another in a strenuous attempt to
land the big end of the purse.
For some unknown reason the fans
love to see q couple of beefy indi-
viduals slash each other into ribbons
and Jim Wilson, a burly teamster who
tips the beam close to the 200-pound
notch, says there'll be something STIR
ring when he wades into Kirtschner
with his pile-driving wallops The
winner of this heavyweight go will
have lots to do, as the field is now full
OF aspiring heavies.
Frank Mayfield and Rough House
Mcdonald also are preparing for a
tough battle, and neither will be able
to attend pink tea" party for few
days after emerging from the en-
counter. The same may be said of the
Stanton-Riley scrap, as these welters
are veritable whirlwinds when in ac-
tion.
The eighteen glove singers who are
in training for Friday nights Suggest
are reported to be ready to answer the
timekeeper's gong right now. Ar
rangements are being made to handle
large crowd. as the demand for seats
has been much greater than usual.
The San Francisco call., 1906-10-17
TO PROTECT
PEOPLES INTERESTS
Berkeley Committee Frames
Clauses to Cover Ground
in Franchise Question

BERKELEY, Oct. 16.-The report
now being prepared by the charter re-
vision committee of Berkeley for sub
mission to the Town Trustees by Pro-
fessor William Carey Jones, chairman
of the committee. contains features
calculated to radically change the gov
ernment of the city in several partio-
ulars.
The report is to be filed on Novem-
Der /. 1t has been learned that the
new charter is to include the recall
provision, whereby electors who are
dissatisfied with a public oficial may
petition the authorities for an election
ousted. Such petition must be
signed by 25 per cent OF the voters
The new charter provides also for
the right of citizens to call for an
election when franchises or similar
grants are to be disposed Of Within
thirty days after a franchise Is ap-
piled for 20 per cent of the voters
may petition for an election on the
proposed grant, and then decide the
fate of the franchise at the polls
A change in the method OF choosing
the Chief of Police and Town Clerk
is provided for in the new charter.
Both these officials are elected by the
people now. BY the new charter the
Mayor would appoint them both. Nine
CounoiImen instead of seven are as
sured by the new charter. Two OF
these would be Councilmen-at-l
The Mayor is to serve without COM
pensation. He will be allowed $25 a
month for expenses.