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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16

AS Courtday has been advanced to
2nd Monday, under the New Cor sti.u-
tion the former custom CT holding open
fin Courtday sill be discontinued.
From November 9th to Both, inclu,
sive, the Treasurer's Office will not be
closed for dinner, as is the usual custom
out will be kept open continuously
from 9 AM. to 3 p NJ, when 1t viii be
closed for the day in order to give time
10 close up the days business.
ANY person falling to pay any State
mr. County levies to the Treasurer by
the FIRST OF DECEMBER shall in
eur a penalty thereon Of 5 per centun,
which shall be added to the amount OF
taxes and levies due from such tax
nsrer. which, when collected by the
Treasurer or his deputies, shall be ac
counted for in his settlement. u part
of the 18th Sec of the Act referred TO- }
Persons owing land not in their own
name will call for such tickets when
settling their own, otherwise they will
have the s per cent. to pay, as it Is i'm
nossible for the Treasurer to keep post
ed on all land sales in the county,
Taxpayers are respectfully but earn
estly requested not to postpone inquiry
for amount of taxes till last days o.
November, and then write for state
ment. The throng of taxpayers IL
Treasurer's Office requires the Treasur
er's time during the closing DAYS o
| November,
S. r. MOORE, Treasurer
Oct. 1907 of Rookbridge County
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16
Visitors to Jamestown

Will fno Hotel Monroe, Cor.
1O4th street and Columbus ave-
nue., Pine Beach, Va, a pleasant
place to stop. Facing jamestown
Exposition Grounds, with fine
view of Hampton Roads. No IN
toxicants sold in or near the
building. New Hotel, with all
outside rooms. Bath and cleo,
trio lights. Rooms, rs cts. and
II 90. Meals, 80 cts and 80 cts
A number Lexington and Rock
bridge people have stopped with
me. Drop a postal and secure
room in advance
JAr1ES e, KENNEDY,
Hotel Monroe
lO4th ST., Pine Beach, Va
Sept. ls-tf
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16

Major Robert w. Hunter OF
Winchester, who is secretary OF
Virginia military records, has had
prepared by his assistant, Capt.
Travis Daniel, map of Virginia
which gives the exact location OF
every battle which took place IN
either of those States during the
Civil War. The skirmishes and
"brushes" are marked with cross
ed sabres and pitch battles are
morked with flags. The counties
are also given, together with the
names of the battlefelds. In ad'
dition to this, each engagement il
numbered, as is the case in the
official records of TIE war, anC
Captain Daniel has indexed the
whole.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16

The Bath County Enterprise.
published at Warm Springs, Va,
was destroyed by fire last March
and the paper was discontinued
Last week it resumed publication.
having consolidated with the
News and Herald of that county,
under the name OF the Bath Coun'
ty Enterprise News and Herald
With Mr.. Robert t. Payne as edi
tor and proprietor. We are glat
TO welcome the Enterprise, enc
congratulate the people OF Batf
county en- the temperance o.
that paper under such auspiciou'
circumstances,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16
SALE OF
Valuable
REAL ESTATE

pursuart to decree OF the Circuit
Court of Rockbrijge County, Virginia,
entered September 16, 1899 in the
Chancery Cause Of 5. II. Letcher, sur
vivinp mariner for etc. VS.. u. Jarvis
Executor and Heirs, | will offer for
sale at public auction on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1907
AT 10 O'CLOCK NJ.
I front of the Court House Of Rock
bridge County in Lexington. Virginia,
Tho real estate Of which Zachaliah
Jarvis died seized and possessed, con
sisting of a tract Of land Of about 30
acres or Walkers Creek near Ken
nedy's Mill, IN Rockbridge County, Vir'
ginia.
TERMS OF SALE Cash In hands
sufficient to pay the costs of suit and
sale. and the balance in one and two
wears with interest from date OF sale,
taking from the purchaser bonds Win
approved personal security for said de-
f. rred PAYMENTS, and the title to be re-
tanned until said bonds are paid In full
but IL the purchaser pay one-third cash
the Special Commissioner may dispense
with security on the bonds for the bal
ance. ,rn-,,pn
Special Commissioner
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16

A weak stomach, causing dyspepsia,
weak heart with palpitation or inter
mittent pulse, always means weak
stomach nerves or weak heart nerves.
Strengthen these inside or controlling
nerves with d.. Shops Restorative
and see how quickly these ailments
disappear. DR.. Shoop Of Racine, Wis
will mail samples free. Write for them
A test will tell. Yor health is certainly
worth this simple trial. Sold by Cor
rell's drug store.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA
Statement of Condition at Close OF Business, Sept 5O W

This Bank issues CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT which bear in
three @ nnum from date and the
subject withdrawal mebut no interest paid un
less it remains sixty (6O days longer Attention is invited to
this form of high grade investment which growing popular all over
the country THE PRINCIPAL is SAFE AND THE NcOnE SURE
Accounts of Individuals Firms and Corporations solicited and
assurance given that our best service at their command
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16

Mrs. John c. Breckenridge. widow
OF Gen. Breckenridge of Kentucky;
once vlce-presdent OF the Unlteo
States and who was candidate for the
Presidency, died Friday at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. Arson Maltby' IN
New York Her body was taken 10
Kentucky for burial.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16

Don't use harsh physics. The re-
action weakens the bowe,s, leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan's Reg
ulets. They operate easily, tone the
stomach. cure constipation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16

Somach troubles, Heart and Kidney
ailments, can be quickly corrected
with prescription known to druggists
everywhere as DIR. Shops Restorative.
The prompt and surprising relief
which this remedy Immediately brings
is entirely due to its Restorative action
upon the controlling nerves OF the
storach, etc. Sold by GorrelPs drug
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed out freq, on request, by DIR.
Shoop, Racine, Wis. These tests are
proving to the people-without per-
ny's COST the great value OF this eel
entific prescription known to druggists
everywhere as DIR. Shops Catarrh
Remedy. Sold by GORE IFS drug store
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16
VIRGINIA.:

LR.R. Witt, Deputy Clerk of the
Circuit Court Of Rockbridse, certify
that G. d. Letcher has executed the
bond required in the above styled cause.
r. R. WITT, Deputy Clerk.
Oct. 9-07-4t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16

No more crying babies and you always
get a good nights rest when you give
them DR.. Fahrney's Teething syrup
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum sci
you crazy. Can't bear the touch oil
your clothing. Doan's Ointment cures
the most obstinate cases. Why suffer.
All druggists sell 1t,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16
Pub1ic Sale of
Goods

Having found it necessary to decline
Housekeeping, l will on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th. 1907
AT11O'CLOCk, A. NJ,
at ny residence on Jefferson Street In
Lexington, Virginia. sell at public
auction my household and kitchen fur
niture. including beds. bedding, bureaus,
wash stands, stoves, etc.
Mrs. SARAH w. MITCHELL
Oct. 1907 2t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
To Telophone Subscribers

1t is impossible to make my
quarterly settlement unless sub
scribers pay their telephone bills.
Please settle at once.
T. S. BURWELL,
Manager.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-10-16
that nothing helps to make
a woman beautfu1 as much
as properly selected colofs
and style.

have many helps to offer
women in Dress Goods, Suits and
Cloaks in which distinctiveness
Of style and moderate pricings are
salient features.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
NoRTHFIELD SEMINARY.

The summer term began last week.
The NIarquand faculty recently presented
the girls in the hall with pamphlet copies
of IL Of their hall songs.
There is every indication that the clos
ing of the school year for 1907 will mark
one of the most successful years that the
seminary has ever known.
Miss Henrietta 5. Ross, gymnasium
teacher '03- '05, was married to Andrew w.
Allen Thursday, March IS, at Searsport,
Maine. They will reside at l5l North
Center street, Orange, \. j.
Last Sunday evening Miss Woodbury.
of the Congregational house in Boston and
field secretary for the woman's home mis-
sionary board, gave an interesting talk on
Indian Life in the Indian Village.
Through the munifcent gift Of Mrs. Rus
sell Sage its long needed chapel and music
hall will be numbered among the campus
buildings. The plans are soon to be
drawn that work may be begun as soon
as possible.
Marquand. East, Moore and Connect
cut halls are now entering upon their de
cisive basket ball games, in which the own
ership of the Crossett cup for the coming
wear is to be decided Since the presenta-
ton of this cup by Mr.. Crossett June,
1908. it has been held by Moore 'O3- o.
East 'O4-'O6 and is now in the possession OF
Maruuand.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
DUMMERSTON.

The Ladies' club met last week Thurs
day with Mrs. Perry There was an I'M
usual large number present both afternoon
and evening considering the bad travel
ing. More sewing than usual was accom-
plished The evening was pleasantly spent
with games and a photograph concert
which all enjoyed. Cake and coffee were
served. The next meeting will be with
Mrs. J. F. Houghton Thursday afternoon
and evening, April %. 1t is desired to
have large attendance as there is I'M
portant business on hand.
There was a very pleasant wedding at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. George d: Stet-
son at Christian hill, Wednesday, March
81. when their daughter, Margaret Will
son. was united in marriage with Horace
Preston Smead of Greenfield. The cere-
monv was performed by Rev. John ID. Ora
ham, in the presence of about 30 relatives
and friends, among whom were friends
from Charlemont, Williamstown, Green
field and Shelburne Falls. The gifts pre-
sented were both valuable and useful.
Mrs. Smead has been an active worker in
the church and will be greatly missed.
Their new home is in Dummerston, Vt,
where Mr.. Smead has a position as SUI
perintendent of a large farm. owned by
Mr.. Sheldon of reenfeld.-Greenfeld Ga
zette, April Is.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
WARDSBORo.

\. /. Wheeler is in Boston this week.
Miss Amy Knight is working for Mrs
o. V. Heillon.
Miss Amy Knight OF Jamaica is at
work for Mrs. lletilon,
Rev. II. \. Jones is attending the con
ference in st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Sarah Read is i'll with grip. Mrs.
o. Y. Hetilon is better.
Walter Kidder has gone Townshend
to work for c. ii. WlllaT4
Miss Gertrude Pike spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. b. Pike.
Miss Nellie Wilber spent the first OF the
week at her home being sick with hard
cold.
s. G. Estabrook has moved into Ny
lon Perry's house, formerly Mrs, Bishop 5
house.
Leonard Wheeler who has been visiting
in Bondville the past week, has returned
home.
Mrs. Forest Stetson of Greenfield is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. \. l.. Wheeler, and
father, c. a. Briggs.
Chester White and family of Marlboro
spent the first of the week with Fred I'm
derwood, returning to Marlboro Wednes-
day.
The A. H. club will meet in the vestry
next Thursday afternoon and evening,
April %. Supper will be served from o
to s o'clock. All are cordially invited.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
WEST DOVER.

Mrs. NJ. j. Harris is on the sick list
this week.
The village school will begin its spring
term April %.
Miss Mary Cooper of Dover is working
at Collie Lanes.
Mrs. William Harris is visiting in East
Dover this week.
Mrs E. r. Cook is spending few days
in Wilmington this week.
William Parsons was in Wilmington and
Marlboro Wednesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Judd started Tues
day for Schenectady, n. Y, to visit rela-
tives.
Carl and Verne Adams of Wilmington
were at their fathers, George Adams,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mann and son,
Harold of Wilmington visited at Clifford
Mann's Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet with
Mrs. Ellen Boyle Wednesday, May l.
All are cordially invited.
w. Frank Jones mas been helping c. E.
Mann in the Guy O. Howe & Co. store
with the bankrupt sale of goods this week.
Mrs. Hester Davis of Wilmington is Wis
iting her sons, Herbert and John Davis,
and calling on old friends in town this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Parsons arrived
home Monday after having spent the win
ter with their daughter, Mrs. Anna
Bracket, in California.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19

20 that the regular trains were SAINT o,.r
he Central Vermont as II tnoi, s.,'.,',i
hours 10 clear the track,
Mrs, Emma Bigclow aud daughter wen.
~ own TO attend the Sons ol Veterans
supper last Friday evening apJ nf,s,,rs,'I
,lent Few days visiting relatives 81 toWn
ilhey returned 10 their home in Putnev
the FIRST OF the week.
Ernest Warren, son of j. Il Wnrr.,
former school superintendent v,s ~
town thls week aud called upon aid
trends Mr., Warren is taking the chssi,
gay course IN Dartmouth college and &
intending later TO study law.
Next Sunday evening Rev. ID. NJ. Wilson
M,,ll speak ~ the Unitarian church ON tbe
Forestry Of United States, the subject ~.
Ielllhg 10 the national movement 10 pre.
serve The iorests OF United States. Ills
subject, OF last Sunday evening was An
Ideal Town. ~"
The Fortnightly club had an interesting
meeting last Monday afternoon when Miss
Lucy Webster, assisted by Miss Minot.
presided, Miss Webster gave a paper an
Iennysons Queen Mary and there was A
reading by Mrs, Laura Field, a paper ON
The Rise Of England's Sea Power by Miss
Mln9t and q book review of the Refugees
by Mrs NJ. 4. Moore.
IL is not safe TO asl, one of our citizens
about the results from his early garden.
Those few warm DAYS when iurs and tian.
nels We're laid aside were so suggestive IN
early vegetables that he planted part of
his garden and smiled in pleasant antici.
patton as he waited for the seeds 10 come
up, Then came the snow storm also furs
and iiannels, and he is still waiting but
not smiling. The other Teller does that.
\ reception was given at the home of
W. \, Priest on South Main street last
Saturday evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs,
II. II. Mason by the members of the
Mortified grange. Mr.. and Mrs. Mason
are very efficient workers in the order. Mr..
Mason being past master. and il i much
regretted by their many friends that Mr..
Mason expects soon TO go to Maynard
where he has accepted a position. The
evening was spent socially, refreshments
with maple sugar being served. There was
a good attendance OF the members of the
order.
One of the pleasant social events of the
year was the salad supper given last Tues.
day evening IN the town hall by the wo-
men of the Unitarian parish. Mrs. Muir.
ply was present, wash tubs and all, and as
the result of vigorous washing, theTe was
suspended from a clothes line hosiery of
various colors which found plenty of pur-
chasers, as each article contained a fancy
apron. Mrs. 7. Il. Calender was excel
lent in her presentation of Mrs. Murphy
and the sale added a nice sum to the
treasury. Later in the evening there were
several tables of whist.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
NORTHFIELD FARMS.

Ashael Sawyer is to repair his house by
stating.
Mr.. Gowing has returned to this sec
ton after an absence of several weeks.
Mrs Kennev has gone to Gill and is
employed as housekeeper for Mr.. Eddy.
Mrs Foster of Lowell and Miss Retta
Barrett are visiting their mother, Mrs
Oren Darling.
Clinton Whitaker has bought a pair
of oxen of Ed. Cosgrove, the only OK team
in this vicinity.
Mr. Ward of Pine Meadow is still very
i'll with pneumonia and Miss Boardway,
the resident nurse, is in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. f. A. billiard have been
in Somerville to visit Mr.. billiards. SIS
ter. Mrs. Chamberlain, returning the first
of the week.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
SOUTH VERNON.

Will Fairfield of Worcester, Mass Is
at home for a few weeks.
The mission circle had its first meeting
at Mrs, A. Gould's on Tuesday.
Miss Mabel Hunt Of Brattlebo,ro was a
recent guest at w. H. Newtons'
Mrs. Robert Allen entertained lie"
friends at tea and sugar eat Mohuay'
VIII Fl. Newton was drawn as one OF OF
the iurymen and went to Newfane i"S'
Monday. ~
Rabbi Tyler of Bristol, Conn, was sna an
over.Snnday visitor of his grandmother
Mrs. E. Tyler. -
Mrs. Robert Allen entertained rev
friends len Monday who much enjoyed sugar
eat on snow. ~ TT
George Fairman of Colebrook, N. H. L.
has been visiting relatives here ana III
% No. Mass, this week.
Miss Bernice Fairman of Gre Snf fatb %aS
at home over Sunday to see her 1aVnei'
and sister who are on the SICK hsC'
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs >
Eastman Dodge died Monday. she T was a
Granddaughter ' of Mr.. and Mrs GAVIN
Stone,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
WILMINGTON.

\, NJ. Fox lost a valuable COW last
week,
Rev T.. G. Stoycr exchanged pulpits
with Rev, Mr. King last Sunday.
Frank 4, Chlds has greatly improved
/ the interior OF his store with paper and
paint,
NJ. j. Molten went TO Shclbume Falls
Monday and will edit the Deeriicld Valley
/ Echo.
John ;. Stanley and Mrs, Stanley are
visiting in Marion and other places IN
/ Massachusetts,.
Mr,. Martin \. Brown and Mrs. George
/ +. Roberts returned from a shopping trip
to Boston on saturday.
Mrs. Fred Knowles has returned to her
home IN New Haven, Conn, after visit
OF several weeks IA this place.
The listers have nearly completed their
appraisals and are now at the Town han
completing the grand list books.
The bankrupt sale at the store former.
ly occupied by Guy %. Howe and com.
nany has progressed during the week and
large amount OF goods have been dis
posed of.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd 5. Crafts gave a
whist party To their friends on SATURDAY
evening Sugar upon snow was served.
Mrs. Crafts was assisted by Mrs. Nogtl
aud Mrs. Putncy.
Little Marion Crafts, who has critical
Is in m the North Adams hospital, is
much better and will be brought home Sat.
urday. Miss Connor a trained nurse,
will accompany her and care for her ior
the present.
Eli II. Porter has removed TO hi0 new
house ON East Main street. Tanis COurte.
manchc occupies the tenement he vacated
in Mrs. Boyd's house and Mills Brown oc-
cupics the place vacated by Mr., Courte'
manche on West Main street.
At a special meeting OF the stockholders
in the ". A. Choate Manufacturing com
pany Monday evening it was voted to IN
crease the capital stock to $4,000 and to
empower the directors to issue bonds at
d rate OF interest not exceeding per
cent, if they deemed such action expe-
dent.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
GUILFoRD CENTER.

II. L. Thayer was in town this week.
Mrs. Archie Miner is on the sick list,
others that were sick are improving.
Miss Nellie Miner has gone to Green.
field to assist in the family of Edward
LeNoir.
Herbert Williams of Marlboro, Mass, Is
visiting Gilbert Barton and Frank Henry 5
family.
Jason Baker entered the employ Of Her
bert Wait at the Springs farm last Mon
day for the season.
;. VI. Bullock visited his brother and
other relatives in Springfield, Mass, from
Saturday until Wednesday Of last week.
Mrs. John Lindsay of Brattleboro has
been the guest OF her sister, Mrs. II. j.
Richmond and niece, Mrs. II. +. Thayer
two days this week.
Rev. \. NJ. Smith Of Plainheld, state
secretary. will preach i'll the church sun
day at o'clock. Sunday school will be
recognized after the service.
Mrs. Augusta Taggart OF Nlillers Falls,
Mass and Mrs. l.. b. Bullock OF Spring
field, Mass. visited at Bert Whittemore ;
and ). NJ. Bullock's last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Hall Of Westmom-
land. n. H., are visiting Mrs. Halls son
family, S. NJ. Bullock, on their way home
from Cambridge, Mass, where they have
been the guests of Mr.. Halls brother for
the past two weeks.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
JACKSONVILLE.

Richard Tomkes is still very i'll and a
serious heart difficulty makes his case very
grave.
Misses Beatrice and Thelma Sheldon Of
Schenectady. y. y, are the guests OF
their relatives here.
School in this district will begin next
Monday. April -, and Miss Bessie G.
Castle returns for the term.
Miss Mamie Rawson went last Friday
to her home in Windham, after spending
several weeks with her grandparents.
Arthur Williams was in Bellows Falls
short time last week, returning with
his wife and little son, who have been
visiting there.
Adriel p. Williams received a bit of
emery in one of his eyes while working at
his mill last week, and was obliged to visit
a doctor Thursday to have the particle
removed.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
JAMAICA.

Mrs. Scmisa Bcmis is visiting her son
and family in South Londonderry.
William W Warren has returned from
New York state and has taken a job in
West Dummerston. lie left for that place
"Wednesday morning.
II. r. Boynton has to be in Newiane
this week and Leon Grout OF East ia
maica is attending 10 the work at the
station during Mr.. Boynton's absence.
The body of Edward Fulton was
brought to this place on Friday. The fu.
neral was held in the Congregational
church Saturday at 10 a. m. Those from
out Of town who attended the funeral
were Mrs. Hattie 7. Mclean OF North
bans. Mrs. Jennison. Mrs VanNcss and
Mrs. Townshend from West Townshend.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-04-19
WHITINGHAM.

II looks as if a new piano had arrived
at L. H. Sawyers.
Suparing is about through, this week
being too cold for the sap to run.
Claude Carrier has finished working in
Wheeler & Kentfeld's mill and has got a
lob in Wilmington.
Amherst Snow is very poorly and is at
tended bv DR.. Dunn of Wilmington. His
recovery is doubtful. His son of Green
field was sent for this week.
Mrs, Wesley Jillson and her two chif'
dren started Wednesday for Nebraska,
her former home, to visit her parents IN
tending to remain there through, the
sumner. Her husband accompanied her
as far as Chicago