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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
BASEBALL.
Boston, Am', Shut Out
Il 10 0 by Chicago.
Boston, Nat Loses Hard Game
5 to 4 to New York,
Sunday Games: PittsbuTg 8; Chicago | and
Cincinnati /; 81. Louis 0.
AMERICAN LEAGUE SATURDAY.

At BostOn-Chicaso l.. Boston O.
ton g.
At Observation-Disclosures 8. CIeve-
land =.
AT New York-St. Louis S, New York 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
HALLOWELL.

Earned run-TIallOwall. Homo run
Tilton. Three base hit Blair Two. bas',
hits-Sherlock. Wormw0Od stolen bases
ry. struck out-By Core; :, by Morse 6,
by pitched ball-SherlocA. Wild pitch
baIlsEofi Corey. Rogers .. Newenham:;
Webb: off Morse. keIlhcr 1rd struck Ti,, out
by Corey. Rogers. Blair. Webb. IIlton.
Barnstead 2. Clapp. Kellii!er. Sherlock
Corey. Sacrifice hits-RanE;er. cary. I'm
Dire. Kelley. Time. 1.JO. Attendance. Sp-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
AT CHICAGO
NATIONAL LEAGUE SATURDAY.

At New York-New York :. Boston 4.
At Pittsburg-Chicago ). Pittsburg 0.
at Brooklyn-Philadelph l.. Brook
Ign Q.
At st. I.ouis-Cincirnati 10. St Louis 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
EASTERN LEAGUE STANDING.
conn. LEAGUE SATURDAY.

~ Hartf"r a Waterbury T. Hartford Q
ffrst rarr: IIartfo'l 3. Waterbury 8
t&ocopi r;uEob
Won Grst game: 10 inn 'nC%l: bridgeport
T. Ncw ITrv"n te"cr"d Can"'.
vt Holyo!lr- Springfield 4. IIolynkc ? 30
innings
At New I.ondon-Thc Norwich New
London game was postponed: rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
AUGUSTA

Earned run-Augusta. Stolen bHsts-
Austin Moody struck cut tiayM Rwahs' to-
by kennistGn 4 ,,d RoMoi ssIPIM laB Base
On Sa,lsDofT Dwinal |. Sacrifice bits
DIVER. pwinal. Umpire. Webb. li''le'
40 Attendance. BIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
CORN. LEAGUE STANDING.
Schedules for the Week.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Mondlr. Tuesday and Wednesday Chi-
cleu IT Boston. st Louis 1t New York,
Cleveland at Philadelphia. Detroit at
Washington.
THURSDAY. FriIav and Saturdays.
Louis at Boston. Chicago at New York.
Detroit ut Philadelphia. Cleveland at
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Monday Tuesday. Wednsesdav., Thurs.
day-Bostor at chicago New York 1t
Cincinnati Philadelphia ut St. Louis teN-
Ccptinc Monday. Brooklyn at Pittsb'Tg.
Friday. Standardization at FittsbnrG,
New York 1T St Louis. Brooklyn at Gin
cinnati Philadelphia at Chicago.
SIlndav-N,w York at st. Louis. Brook
lyn at Cincinnati. Philadelphia at Chi
Cago.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
Monday. Lynn at Lowell. HaverhilI at
Fall River, Lawrence at New Bedford,
Manchester at Worcester.
Tucsdav-Lowall at Lynn. Havcrhill ut
E,u River Lawrence at Now Bedford,
Manchester at Worcester.
Wcdncsday-Lynn at Manchester, Wor-
cestrr mt Lowell Lawrence at Fall River,
IIavcrhil at New Bedford.
Thursdav-Lvnn ut Manchester WOr-
cestcr at Lowell, Lawrence at Fall River,
IJayerhill at New Bedford.
Fridav-Lynn ut Lawrence, Worcester
If Havcrhill, Fall River at New Bed
turday-I.owel at Lynn. Manchester
At Lawrence, Worcester at Havcrhill.
NV Bedford ut Fall River.
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Monday and 'Tueslay-Jersey CITY at
Providence, Baltimore at Newark, Mont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
NEW ENG. LEAGUE SATURDAY.

NJ Fall River-FalI River .. Lowell 0.
At Lvnn-Iynn :. Manchester ..
At I.awrcncc-fIaverhill |. Lawrence 0
At WOrceSter-Ncw Bedford ). WorCcs
ter /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
NEW ENG. LEAGUE STANDING.
EASTERN LEAGUE SUNDAY.

At Observation-Disclosures 4. Newark g
At MISUNDERSTANDING d. Jcrse,
CITY o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09

NATIONAL LEAGUE SUNDAY.
AT ST. LOUIS.

AT ST LOUIS
ST. Louis .......0 0 @ 0 g 0-n-I-1
Cincinnati ......0 0 0 0 0 Tito
RatterieS-Geebe and Grady. Mccarthy;
WCimer and Livingston Time, 1.4J. UNI
pires. Carpenter and KLEIN.
AT CHICAGO.
Chicago .........0 q 0 o 1T
PittSburS .......O o 0 0 q 3S}-1 @
RatterieF-Lundsren and Killing: Willis
and Gibson. Time. 15J. Umpires, John
Stun and O'Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
When You Desire

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
LEWISTON RACES.
Mona and Outcast Carry OFF the Big
Ends of the Purses.

Lewiston. Me. July S.-The matinee
races which were postponed from July 1
took place Saturday with the following
results:
20 TROT.
Mona. oh m Ruescln ..........." ! |
Warwick Eoy. q Hut chinsp..1 = 3
Bertha Nc Kinney blk III OTC'w-
ieI' ...-..-.-.-.i :,
Silver CiOiX. Oh 8 (Fauuee)....5 4 :;
E,ventimC. oh III tFogc|. > )
Time. 1.13. 1.13l2. Lis, LIE. III.
40 PACE.
OutcaSt. ro s Fowlcr,. .........-....1 ] ]
IlaZen Boy. br E Ilutchin:, ........2 )
Iona T.. l. NJ (Gilbcrt. ................3 J
Tomme Pink. b g IIazem ..........4 :
Time, 112'1. la. Ill.
The starter at the races was Charles
Jenkins ana the judges wer" George
Drak" and J. l.. Lowell. the timer. Col.
Henry A. Wing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
THE TROLLEY LEAGUE.
Schedule Completed for Season, June
~ to Sept. 3.
AT HALLOWELL.

AT HALLOWELL.
July 1l-TuesdS" Gardne
JULY 1c-Thursday, Augusta.
July 19-Thursday, Gardiner.
July N-Saturday, Waterville ana FAR
field.
July 24-Tuesday, Augusta.
July 27-Friday, Watcrvllle ana Falr-
field.
Aug, 1.-Nednesday. Gardiner.
Aug. 4-Saturday. Augusta.
Aug. TUESDAY, Waterville and Fair
Geld.
Aug 9-Thursdav Gardiner.
Aug 15-Wednesday. Gardiner.
Aug 1S-Saturday Augusta.
Aug. 21-TueSday. Waterviile ana Falr-
field.
Aug. 24-Friday, Gardiner.
Aug, 2S-Tuesday, Augusta.
Sept. 1-Saturday. Gardiner.
Sert. 3-Labor DAY, afternoon. +. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09
AT WATERVILLE.

AT wATERvILLE.
July 1o-Tuesdav. Augusta.
July 1tSa:urday. H4llowell.
July 1G-Monday. Gardiner.
July 19-Thursday, Augusta.
July 25-Wednesday. Hallowell.
July 28-Saturday. Gardner:
Aug. "Wednesday. Augusta.
Aug 4-Saturday. Gardiner.
Aug. 9-Thursday, Augusta.
Aug. 10-Friday. Halloweii-
Aug. 1--WE dnesday.. Augusta.
Aug 1s-Saturdav, Gardiner.
Aug. 23-Thursday. Halloween.
Aug o7-Monday Gardiner.
Aug. 29-Wndnesday. Hallowel,.
SEPT 1-SatIrday Augusta
Sept 3-Labor day. 1 p. M. HallnWeli
At GARDINER.
JuIv 11-Wednesdav. Hallowel1.
July 1s-Friday. Waterville and Fair
''. July 1s-wednesday. Hallowell.
July M-Saturday, Augusta;
July 2HTuesday. Waterviile ana fa'r-
July 2s-Thursday. Augusta.
July 31-Tuesday Haiioweii
Aug. 2-Thursday. Waterville and Fair
Aug s-wednesday. Augusta.
Aug. 11-Saturday. Waterville and Fair
Aug. 14-Tuesday, Hallowell.
Aug. 17-Friday, Watervile and Fair
Aug. 23-Thursday. Augusta.
Aug. 2-SaturdaV, f1allo"eii
Aug 2o-Wednesday. Augusta.
Aug. 31-Friday. Hallowell
Sent 3-Labor day. A. NJ. WaterVlile
and Fairfield.
AT AUGUSTA.
July s-Monday. Waterville and Fair
july 14saturday. Gardiner.
Jsly 17-Tuesday. Mallowell r.,-
July 20-Friday. Waterville ana Fair-
july 2s-Monday. Gardiner,
| July 2s-Saturday. Hallowcll.
July 3l-Tuesday, Waterville and falr-
| field :,
Aug. 3-Friday Hallowell.
Aug. e-Mondav Gardiner.
Aug. It-Saturdav. Hallowen.
Aug. Thursday. Waterv'il" anu ran
field.
Aug. 1S-Thursday. HaiioWnn. ,,
Aug. D-MOnday. Nater'llIe ana rd"
AUG Wednesday, Gardiner
Aug. 2rSaturday, Waterville and Fair
field.
Aug. 9-Saturday Gardiner.
cent. 3-Iabor day. P NJ. Gardiner.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Rucker- Hodges

The marriage of Miss Verna May
Hodges to Mr.. Harry Smith Ruck-
err, which was solemnized Wednes-
day evening, December 18th, l9U0'
at 6 O'Clock st the home of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. YER
non D. Hodges OF Buena VISTA
was a quiet but pretty wedding.
The officiating minister was Rev
w. S. Royal of the Baptist church
There were no attendaGts.
The bride, who 10 an attractive
and handsome brunette, was
gowned in white satin trimmed with
chiffon and carried white carna
tions. The parlor was decorated
with palms, ferns and flowers,
the color scheme being white ano
green.
After a bridal trip to Washing
ton, Hampton, and other points Of
interest, Nj. and Mrs. Rucker vii
reside in Buera Vista, where TIT
groom is the efficient Com on
wealth's attorney.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Portrait of General Lee

Miss Merry Lee, daughter OF Cen
eral r. E. Lee, las preserted to
the Virginia Historical Society
what has been declared the best
portrait of General Lee ever paint
ed. The portrait has been hung
In the rooms of the Historical So
ciety in Richmond, where all may
view it.
The portrait Of General Lee
was painted while Miss Lee was
w;ntering in Italy bv an Italian
FAINTER, Brinati, of high reputa
ton. 1t was painted from min
iature, which, in turn, had been
painted from a photograph OF Gen
eral Lee. In the portrait the ar
list has been able to depict on cen
vas not only an accurate picture OF
the great man, but has drawn Gen
eral Lee as he was.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Kerr,s Creek Central

GdssttS Co,rssbondSneS
DEC. 1S.-Mr. Thomas Chaplin Of
Rockbridge Baths Is nov running the
Grady Mill. formerly known as Low
mans Mill. Mr.. Chaplin seems to be
a clever gentleman, and hope he will
do well at his new place CT business.
Highland Belle school seems to be on
a "boom" this year, For years past
there have hardly been pupils enough
for one teacher, but this year 1t has
two Miss Maycele Hanger, piinci-
pal, and Miss Davis, assistant They
have about fifty pupils enrolled.
Mr.. Samuel Wilhelm OF Blacks Greek
recently bought farm from Mr.. j. A.
SIN ith, who ls corrected with The G. d
o. Railway Company. DIR. Wilhelm
will move to his new home soon.
Mr.. A. w. McKemy has improved
his residence by putting on new rooi
and building three additional rooms
and a porch, which adds much to the
appearance and comfort OF his dwelling
Mr.. NJ. d. Mutherspaw OF Buens
Vista will in a few days move to thu
farm which he purchased from Mr.
Robert Wiseman.
Mr.. r. E. Hamilton, who has beel
working in the lumber camps OF Yves
Virginia for several years, is now a
home, but expects to return soon.
X G
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Committees Meet

The joint committees represent
ing the Veterans, Sons Of Veterans
and Washington and Lee Uriver-
sity, met yesterday afternoon for
the purpose of making arrange
ments for the observance on Jan
uary 10th next of the centennial
anniversary of General Lees birth.
The committees outlined their
plans for the JOINT observance, and
agreed upon the main features OF
the celebration.
Every effort will be put forth to
make the occasion notable one.
1t is expected that the represen'
tation from other camps OF Veter-
ans throughout the State, as well
as from among the alumni of the
University who were students dur
ing General Lees presidency, will
be large.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
General Lees Centennial

A movement has been etarted In
Richmond by the alumni of Wash
ington and Lee University who
were students here under the presi-
dency Of General Robert E. Leo, to
attend the centennial services 20
be held at Washington and Lee ON
January 10th next, and have a re-
union.
Correspondence is now being con-
Quoted between those old students
of the period of General Lees in
cumbency, from 1885 to 1870, and
they are falling into line with
great enthusiasm. 1t 10 thought
that fully several hundred OF the
men who were students in the
period mentioned are yet living,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Christmas Entertainments Il
Lexington

Lexington
The Sunday schools of Lexlng-
ton are preparing for their Christ
mas entertainments, which will be
held within the next week.
The Presbyterian Sunday sch TOOL
will hold their exercises Friday
evening, December 2lst, at D
O'Clock, and i'll addition to the in
teresting program to be presented.
they hope to make the occasion
"feast of giving" That is, each
member of the school is expected
to contribute something for the
benefit of home mission work, thus
bringing gladness to Others during
the Christmastide.
The Episcopal Sunday school
will have their usual exercises on
Christmas eve at 5 o'clock. Special
anthems and songs will be feat
ure, with presents and treat Tor
the school.
The entertainment at the Bap
list school will be held Thursday
afternoon, December 9th, at D
| o'clock, and will consist of the
presentation of an interesting pro-
gram and treat for the school.
Trinity Methodist Sunday school
will hold their entertainment
Thursday night, December goth,
at 1880 O'Clock. The exercises will
consist of the presentation OF an
teresting program, with attract
i've music and u treat lor TIE
SCHOOL.
The entertainment OF Beecaen'
brook school will be held Thurs
day or Friday afternoon OF Christ
mas week, and the occasion, al
usual, will be one of very grea
pleasure. An interesting program
will he carried out, end the dis
trlbution OF a liberal treat will bt
the main feature.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Educational Meetings Held at
Goshen and Baths

Interesting educational meetings
were held Monday and Tuesday
of this week at Goshen and Rock
bridge Baths, conducted by Super
intendent OF Schools Efiinger and
State Examiner j. s. Thomas OF
the third circuit. The purpose OF
these meetings is to arouse inter
est in the establishment OF high
schools and to further develop the
grammar schools by the consolida
of schools.
The meeting at Goshen was held
Monday In the public school build
ing Of that place. Mr.. Effinger
presided, and a cordial welcome
was extended by Rev. j. w. Reeves.
Mr.. Thomas addressed the meet
ing in tie interest Of the improve
ment of the public school system
and the establishment Of a high
school. Mr.. j. S. Craig, a form
err member of the school board OF
Walkers Greek district, also made
an address. Application was made
for the establishment of high
school, which will be granted, and
State aid furnished. An excellent
dinner was furnished by the ladlee
of the community.
The meeting at Rockbridge
Baths YVES held Tuesday, and u
large and enthusiastic number OF
patrons we're present. Rev. Hen
ry Miller extended greetings. The
speakers were Mr.. Thomas, Col.
E. w. Nichols If Lexington, MI
Fred Mohlcr of Rockbridge Baths
ana Mr.. Ehlnger. The prospects,
are bright for the establishment at
that point Of a high school. a
sumptuous dinner was served oy
the ladiee of the community.
At the Rockbridge Baths meet
Ing d local Improvement assocla
ton was organized, with Mrs
Hutcheson as president, and 4
large mem bership.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Following the Flag

When our soldiers went to Cuba ana
the Philippines, health was tn 10 H Mos'
important consideration. Ills L MOI
oan, retired CcmmiSsary Surgeon U. 2.
a. of Rural Route /, Concord, N. n;
saws: 81 was two years in Cuba ana
two wears il. the Philippines, and be
inc subjected to colds, took Dr.
King New Discovery for Consump-
ton which kept me ir perfect health;
And now, In New Hampshire. we ina
n the best medicine in the world 1oI
conebs. colds, bronchial troubles ana
ali lungs diseases" guaranteed oy b
H Gorrell, druggist. Price oOc ana
500. Trial bottle free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Death of Mr.. IL. L. Currin

Mr.. Henry G. Currin died at MS
home in Newport News Tuesday,
December 18th, aged Do years,
after q lingering illness from a
complication of diseases. His wife
and one child, Miss Viola Curtin,
survive.
Mr.. Currin was at one time SON
wears ago q resident Of Lexington,
removing to this place from Glas-
Cow during the boom" days
Flom here he went to Newport
News.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Death OF Mrs. william A. Leckey

Death OF Mrs. william A. Leckey
Mrs. Mary Lewis Leckey, Wild
ow of Captain William A. Leckey,
who was a prominent resident OF
near Natural Bridge and whose
death occurred in 1888, died last
Wednesday afternoon, December
II, 1906, at the home of Mrs. a.
Nash johnson near Natural Bridge,
where she was teacher. Her death
was due to bronchial pneumonia
which resulted from 4 cold en-
tracted some weeks previou2. The
funeral services were held Friday
morning at IL O'Clock from High
Bridge Presbyterlar church, OF
which she was member, conduct
ed by the pastor, Rev. K. G. Lynch
Interment was made in the church
cemetery.
Mrs. Leckey before marriage in
1852 to Captain Leckey was Miss
McCampbell, daughter of Mr.. Da'
vid McCampbell Of near Lexing'
ton. where she was born "a year.
ago. Her mother was Miss Jane
McIlhany, daughter of Major Johr
McIlhany of the Revolutionary
War. She was educated in Lex
ington at Ann Smith Ace DENY
and at the Female Academy IL
Christians burg. After the dealt
of her husband, Mrs. Leckey mad
her home in Lexington est OF TIT
time with her sister, Mrs. N. )
Gibbs. Two brothers, DR.. 5. }. Nc
Campbell of Lexington, and Mr.
William II. McCampbell CT Roa
noke, and one sister, Mrs. Gibbs
survive.
Mrs. Leckey was II lady of cul
ture and refinement, and for
number of years was teacher
She enjoyed the friendship OF
wide circle Of friends.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Proclamation to Observe Lees
Centennial


Centennial
Governor Swanson has issued
the following proclamation con-
corning the one hundredth ami
versary of the birth of General
Robert K. Lee:
"The 10th of January, 1907,
will be the one hundredth ami
versary OF the birth of General
Robert 4. Lee, Virginia's foremost
and most favored son.
"Courteous and kindly in ell his
acts; brave ard resolute of heart;
exemplifying all Christian and
kingly virtues; lofty and patriotic
in purpose; heroic in achieve
ments; endowed with superb intel
lect, and an amazing genius, he
nude his life grand, glorious
light that will illumine forever the
pathway of humer endeavor.
"Recognizing that this great
event should be properly cele-
brated, therefore, l, Claude A.
swanson, Governor of Virginia, dc
direct that all the State Offices be
closed on Saturday, January ID,
1907, and that the day be observed
as general holiday, as fixed by
law, in o. der that just and deserv-
ed tribute may be paid to the men,
cry of this illustrious son OF Vir-
ginia.
ri do further request that the
camps of Confederate Veterans.
camps of Sens of Confederate Vet
Grams, the chapters of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy,
patriotic and fraternal organiza-
tions and the pubic schools oil
this State hold proper ex, ercises
commemorative of this event.
"Given under my hand and the
Lesser seal of the Commcnv ealth,
at Richmond, this twelfth day o.
December, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred ano
ak, and In the che hundred ant
thirty-first year of the common
wealth. "
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list OF unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postofice for the week ending De-
cember 18th.
Christian, Emmer
Lucas, Miss IDA
Jines, Miss
Lexington, Miss Margaret
Paleat, Pink
Shafer. Richard NJ.
Shuey, Miss Julia E.
Willis, w. +.
WEIGH, Ben ,..o.s
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
McCLUNe PATTON, T. ID.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
ROx for the Poor

Members OF the Epworth League
Society OF Trinity Methodist church.
in accordance with their annual Gus.
tom, are arranging to send box OF OF
Christmas supplies to the inmates OF
the county almshouse, Fruits, sweets
or any other delicacies will be sppre,,
ciated by these unfortunates. ana
packages left at the store ofNMr. j. Ed.
beaver will be sent cat Friday. ire
coptri buttons are. not limited to Ep'
worth Leaguers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
ONE CERTAINTY
Some Lexington People Fully
Realize 1t Now.

Some Lexington People fully
Realize 1t Now.
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When urinary troubles annoy you,
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Kidney Pills, for the treatment brought
untold relief. | had backache for
wears. not severe at times, bur when all
an attack occurred, especially II over
taxed myself In any way, aggravation
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had indigestion and was obliged to diet
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to give ne much relief from either
trouble until Do8n's Kidney Pills came
to my notice and / procured box at
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back was strengthened, the aching
ceased. and the stomach difficulty dis
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1906-12-19
Col. Brooke's Death Announced
to Cadet Battalion

to Cadet Battalion
Following is the order published
Saturday evening before the bat
TALON of cadets at dress parade by
General Shipp, officially ANNOUNCE
ing the death of Colonel Brooke:
Il. With profound sorrow, the
Superintendent announces to the
professors, officers and cadets the
death Of Col. John Mercer Brooke,
emeritus professor Of physics and
astronomy in the Virginia Military
Institute. He died at his home In
sight OF barracks at 4:30 o'clock,
p. IT,, yesterday, lacking only four
days of having completed four
score years. Thus he hath core
to the grave in Il full age, like as a
shock of corn cometh in, In his sea-
son. At proper time suitable rec
ognition will be made Of the dis
tinguished services rendered by
Colonel Brooke to his country, his
State and to the c. use of science
He was OF the stern old type oil
character, and cherished high ide'
ais. answering in his loyalty &c
his friends, he was a good hAter
intolerant of sham, rretense ano
opportunism. He knew what NJ
wanted, what be thought, what h'
felt and while modest, was no
backward forcibly to assert himself
when occasion demanded. There
are few left who knew him well
By these few he is greatly loseC
and lamented.
80. There will be suspension o
academic duties until further or
ders. The battalion OF cadets vii
be held in readiness to act as III
neral escort. Time and plGce VIII
be hereafter designated.
80. Flags will be displayed q
half-staf until after the interment
81. The usual badge of militar,
mourning will Re worn for thirt
days."