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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Moore's SchOOlhouse
Gazette Correspondence

Gazette Correspondence
April 22.-The continued cold wealth
er has greatly retarded farm work.
Young clover has been injured. The
warm weather in March caused many
PERSONS to sell their roughness, and in
consequence feed is somewhat ccarce.
Our school, taught by Miss Jessie
Beatty, will close within the next two
weeks. An entertainment will be given
the last of school In the afternoon.
Borden's Run school near here
closed lest Saturday, with treat to the
scholars by the teacher, Miss Nett'e o.
Smith. The teacher was the recipient
OF many useful articles frcm the pa
irons of the school. The school was
continued seven months and the attend
ance was good, although a rewly -es-
tabllshed school.
Hopes are entertained in this neigh.
borhood that our Sunday school Will
soon be started, so that We may have
the benefit of the se:ord quarters
studies.
Mr.. J. w. Mccormick expects to
move from this section to his new home
on Kew's Greek in the near future,
much TO the regret Of his numerous
friends In this ne 'ghborhood.
Mrs. Samuel Carter has been suffer
ing for the past few months with Sc
we're affliction OF one OF her feet, but
she is now on the mend. b. B.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
The Cost of RAISING One Acre of
Wheat

The question often occurs to the
farmer. whether or net there is any
money In raising wheat. Consid'
erlng the advance in wages and
the difficulty in securing and hold
irg efficient farm labor, some times
the agriculturist concludes that
wheat production is loss instead
of a gain. The follovin itemized
statement is taken from the Har-
risonburg Times, giving the ex'
perience of a Rockingham county
farmer. and practically the same
conditions obtain in Rockbridge:
How much does it cost to grow
an acre of wheat in Rockingham
county? The answer to this ques-
ton is given to US by ore of the
most successful and progressive
farmers in Rockingham county.
rne land upon which he made the
test is re- ted at a hundred dollars
an acre and produces 20 bushels.
Here are the figures:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
FuIwider--Hart Nuptials
Gazette CorveSbOndence

Gazette CoryeSbOndence
KERR's CREEK, April 1S.-The
marriage last Thursday, April
18th, of Miss Mary Davidson Hart
to Mr.. Montgomery d. Fulwider of
near Rock bridge Baths, was sol
smnized at the home of the bride,
pleasant View" The pailor
was tastefully decorated, the col
or scheme being pink and white.
The bride wore a lovely gown of
white organd;e, handsomely trln-
ned in point lace and carrying a
beautiful spray of pink and white
hyacinths. The attendants were
Misses Rosie Hall, maid of honor,
Nellie Hart, Nettie Hart and
Gertrude Hall, an nieces of the
BRIDE and dressed in white organ-
die. The bride entered the parlor
with the groom. The officiating
minister was Rev. d. A. Peniek,
D. D., who spoke the impres sivt
words of the marriage covenant
that united these two youEg lives.
The bride is one CT the popular
and attractive young ladies OF
this community. and is a daugf ter
Of the late d. u. Hart. X. G.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Lovers Find Watery Grave at
Clifton Forge

Heart-broken over the frustra
ton of their plane to be married,
Miss Mabel Pendleton of WayDes-
boro, Va, committed suicide at an
early hour last Thursday morning
by leaping from a suspension
bridge that connects Clifton Forge
with a suburban settlement, and
her lover, Stuart Gay, in an effort
to save the life of his sweetheart
was also drowned,
The young couple left Clifton
Forge Wednesday at midnight en-
route for Washington with the in
tention of being married. They
were intercepted at StaHnton by Il
telegram from Mrs. w. II, Hooker,
sister of Miss Pendleton, With a
re quest that they be sent back to
Clifton Forge on the next train.
Arriving at Z o'clock Thursday
morning, they started for the
home of Mrs. Hooker, over the
suspension bridge.
When about half way across
Miss Pendleton lesped to the
water, about 30 feet below. Mr..
Cav reached out TO save her, nut
his grasp was eluded and In a
twinAling her body was floating
down the stream. Gay then climb
ed over the railing and suspended
himself from a beam and dropped
into the water. He swan to the
side of the girl. She stretched
out her hands and claeped lin
about the neck, and in an instant
both were drowned.
Miss Pendleton's home was in
Waynesboro, although she spent
most of her life in Clifton Forge
with her sister. She was eighteen
years old and her youthful age
was the cause of objection to her
marriage. Mr.. Gay was nineteen.
He was a son of Captain G. S.
Gay, a we'll known passenger cou-
ductor on the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad.
A search was at once begun for
the bodies of the unfortunate
young people. jackson river was
dragged, dynamite was used and
every effort made but not until
Saturday morning was either one
recovered, when the body of Mics
Pendleton was found nearly a mile
down the river below where she
Ieaped into the water. The body
of Mr.. Gay was recovered Sunday
near the scene of the
The double funeral took
place Monday afternoon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Along Toad Kun
Gazette Co,yribOadeHee

GoKefte Correspondence
April 22.-Messrs. William Swlnk
end Jones Clark were repairing the
Buffalo Telephone line last week; they
put new poles from Possum Hollow to
Lexington.
Messrs. Henry Alphin from Kerr's
Creek, Lawrence Brown from Union
Run and Crawford Tardy from Murat,
have left for Glen Rock, Wyoming,
where they expect to locate.
Farmers are preparing for pie nting
corn as the time OF year has come, but
the weather is not very favorable for
the bufiness, Grass is making very lit
tie progress on account of cold weather.
Easter hats for ladies were gathered
too soon this year. They are not In
use much since Easter, danger Of get
ting them frozen. Mems straw hats are
scarce, few to be seen, although 1t is
the time OF year for them to bloom.
RENE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
CONFEDERATE REUNION IN
RICHMOND

For five days, May 30th to June
Sd, inclusive, Richmond will AGAR
be the capital of the Southerr
Confederaoy, and the loyal sons OF
that cause will there be assembled
in great numbers. The occasion
will be the Seventeenth Annual
Reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans, and promises to be the
most interesting in years past
The two nots BILE events will occur
on the opening and closing days,
when the monuments to General j.
E. B. Stuart and President Jeffer-
son Davis will be unveiled with ap'
propriats ceremonies.
On thesopening day, Thursday,
May 3Otb, the Stuart monument
will be unveiled with impressive
services. The address will be de-
lixsred by Judge Theodore S. Gar
nett, who was member of General
Stuart's staff, and Mayor Carleton
Mccarthy will accept the me nu-
ment on behalf of the city. The
next three days will be devoted to
the regular routine reunion mat
ters, such az addresses, receptions,
drills, etc.
On Monday, the concluding day,
June Ord, the anniversary of the
birth of President Jefferson Davis,
will be a fitting day to observe the
unveiiing ceremonies of the great
monument erected to bis memory
at the head of Monument avenue.
The day will be marked by a TO-
table military aud veteran parade,
and the exercises at the monument
will be impressive and beautiful.
The speakers will be Governor
Swanson. Mayor Mccarthy and
General Clement A. Evans of
Georgia, who is to be the chief
orator of the day.
1t is believed that the reunion
this year will witness the largest
gathering in the history of the or
ganization, and preparations arc
being made for providing meals
and quarters for 10000 or more
members OF cawps who are expect
ed to attend. Other crowds will
be passing through the city at that
time to the Jamestown Exposition.
The Officials of Lee-JacRson
Camp of Lexington are working
for a good representation at the
re1ni.n, and 8 WHO expect &c go
sh Guild report at the earliest prac-
ticable time to the camp, so that
proper provision can be made for
transportation and entertainment.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
News Items from Collierstown
and Vicinity
Gaxetfe Correspondence.

Gazette co'yessondsnes.
April 22.-0uf community at
THE time is flooded with measles.
Every family north of Alphin is
stricken Gown with the malady..
Since IL first made its appearances
about two weeks ago it hss spread
like wild fire and Is of bad type.
Eighty odd cases were reported
yesterday.
1t is very much regretted by
many of our people who anticipat-
ed 6 trip to the jamestown Expo
sition on reasonable rates that the
railroad companies have blocked
them out by placing high rates.
There is. no uesticn to the fact
that az a result hundreds who ex-
pected to take their families will
be deprived of the trip. We live
and hope to learn that the railroad
people will adjust the difference
that we may all be able to take a
part in the great celebration.
Mrs. McCowen, who has been
visiting her parents for several
weeks, Mr.. and Ms, H. W. Wade
at Marmion, was joined by her
husband, Mr.. Charles McCowen of
Roanoke or Saturday and perhaps
will leave for home in few days.
Mr.. VIM. Hall, who was sent to
the hospital in Richmond about
twenty days ago, is now at his
home here slightly improved.
Mr.. j. w. Tribbett and wife of
Roanoke came down last week to
spend a few days with their
friends here. They returned home
today.
A lady of the Advent doctrine
has been preaching for several
nights at the Advent chapel on the
Lexington and Jovington turn
pike. 1t is stated that she has a
good attendance.
The Baptist people here We
learn are expecting to call pastor
in the near future. X-RAYs
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
May woman,s Home compan,o n

TIE Woman's Home Companion
for May appears with a nun Der of
it's illustrations exquisitely print
ed in color. This is a radical de-
parture for monthly magazines of
the size of the WomaD's Home
Companion, in fact it is the fret
time in the history of similar
magazine publication that color
work in illustrations has been at
tempted. The result is exceeding
ly attractive, especially as shown
in Ellis Parker Batler's numerous
story "The Chromatic Ghosts Of
TEcmas," and in Herbert D..
Wards short story "The Wall OF
the Word"
The cover of the May number is
, reproduction of eR extremely
G yer water color b. Fanny Y.
Cory.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24

Governor Swanson has requested
the Secretary of War to detail
three officers of the army and
three eadets from the United
States Military Academy to serve
on his staff during the continuance
,of the jamestown Expositden and
assist him in the discharge of the
extra duties which will devo(ve
upon him in connection with the
reception and entertainments OF
cffici, vi-itcrs, foreign and do
.msstic.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
NJ. ID. CASH and others
v. d.
JNO. ROBINSON and others

JNO. kOBlNDON anu OLnerS
Pursuant TO decree Of Rockbrldgt
County Circuit Court, entered In tn,
above named cause on the Goth day oil
April, 1907, of which the following is
an extract, namely:
II is further adiudge ord, led, and
decreed, that this cause stand referred
TO one of the Commissioners CT this
90 rt, Who after publishing a notice OF
the time and place once Q week for four
Successive weeks in one OF the pewspa-
pers public he'd In the Town OF Lexing-
ton, Virginia, will Investigate and re-
port:
/. The proper distribution OF the
money in the hands of q. ID. Letcher,
5pecial Commissioner, and TO be col
lected BY hun in this cause.
2. viii state aud settle the accounts
Of q. d. Leteher. Special Commission
err
3. viii ascertain and report what Is
a proper ee 10 be allowed q. ID. Letch-
tr for filing and prosecuting this suit,
for advice md services to the estate Of
Ambrose Campbell, for defending and
defeating the claims Of Massle. n enley,
and Whitehead. to the minerals on the
tract, and ~ other services perform ed
by him in this behalf.
4. What interest. if any, c. d. Lance,
or assigns, have in the house erected on
the Edsell tract.
3. Any other naiters deemed peril
nenti
the undersigned hereby gives notice
that he has appointed Thursday, tie
23d day Of ) ay, 1907, as the time, and
his office In Lexington, Virginia, as the
place, to execute said decree.
W.T.. SP IELDS,
Commissioner In Chancery.
G.. d. Letcher,. p. q. Apr. "a At
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Panama Skirts

At Is per cent under price. How
does it happen? The maker was
going oct of the business, and
wanted to close out his stock New
goods and latest styles. A rare
chance for us. We pass it on to
you. Don't miss it
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
REDEMPTION OF
Rockbridge County
BONDS
LEXINGTON, Va, April 10, 1907

LEXINGTON, Va, April 10, 1907
Notice is hereby given to the holders
of the following Rockbridge County
Bonds, issued under an Act OF the Gen =.
eral Assembly OF Virginia, approved
February goth, 1904, and commonly
called Courthouse hcnds, that the un-
dersIoned has been directed by the
Board Of Sinking Fund Commissioners
of Rockbridge County, held In the
County Treasxrer's Office. April 10th,
1907, to redeem the bonds hereinafter
named (belng the remainder OF the
Court house per cent bonds oqtstand-
ing). and in pursuance Of the said order
the treasurer hereby gives notice that
on the first day OF May, 1907, the follow-
ing numbers OF the said bonds will be
paid on presentation at the Office OF the
County Treasurer. Lexington, Va. and
in default Of such presentation. that no
interest will be paid on them after that
date, viz:
Nos 1. 2, 3, a, 3, $3.50, 10, II, IL,
10. II, is, is, II, IS, 10, 20, 81, %, %,
"a, 25, 26. 81, 2S, 30, 80. 81. 80. 38, "a,
80. 80, 81, SS, 80 and 40 for one hundred
dollars each.
S. r. MOORE.
Apr.17-2t County Treasurer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
EmbrOideries

In these we defv competition.
Not a penny of advance in price
here We contracted for them
last year, and are selling them far
below their actual value on today's
market.
Well worked Edgings and In
sertions, on Swiss, Nainsook or
Cambria, in great variety of de-
signs, beginning at 5 cents a yard.
Finer ones for more money.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
WE ARE LOSING MONEY EVERY DAY!
HOW?

In the way that the little boy said pins saved
lots of peoples lives that is by not swallowing emf
SO losing money bv not making it when have
tie opportunity The greater part of present stock of
goods bought before the prevailing high prices
reached and would be justified in marking them the
basis of odays cost SO far from doing that selling
many of them at old prices and charge advances only when
have bad pay them and then not always much
paid glance at the items below Ga few of the many
in stock will convince the reader that study custo
mers' interest as well as own
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Wolfe Suits

None of the so-called CHEAP
kind, but dependable goods in
quality, style and price; made by
one of the best and largest houses.
In black and navy blue only,
silk-lined Eton jackets, at $24.00
to $4,000 a suit.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24

cSObituaries exceeding 10 lines,
tributes of respect. cards of thanks,
ETC. must be paid for at the rate OF
So. DER line.
ETBusiness local notices Zoe. b line
or first Insertion and sc. a line for
each subsequent insertion.
ct Office Telephone No. 8. Long
Distance Metallic. connects with town
and county lines.
cTAdvertising rates. which are mod
crate, furnished on application
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Ont of Sight

"Cut of sight. out of mind" is an old
saying which applies with special force
to a sore. burn or wound that's been
treated with Bucklin's Arnica Salve.
It's out Of sight. oft of mind and out OF
existence. Piles too and chilblains
disappear under its healing influence.
Guarteed by B. II. Gorrell' Druggist.
26c,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Announcement for Mayor

To my fellow-citizens OF Lexington:
Yielding to the solicitations Of numer-
GUS friends, after several weeks Of re-
Fiction, hereby announce myself Ii
candidate for the Office Of Mayor cf the
Town of Lexington, and | most res
pectifully solicit your support ard in
fluence. Election to be held Tuesday,
June IL, 1907. Very truly yours.
Jan. 90, WIN. r. KENNEDY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
India LinOns, and other
Whit Goods

We are selling one grade of
India Linon at s cents a yard,
contracted fer last sumner, that
would cost us that if we had
to buy it now; and other grades
in like proportion. OF course we
can do this only so long as our
present stock lasts. "A hint to
the wise, etc
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24

A severe cold that may develop into
pneumonia over night, can be cured
quickly by taking Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t will cure the most obstinate
racking cough and strengthen your
lungs. The genuine Is In a yellow
package. B. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Cost per acre. ............ 81

Divided by 90, it will be seen
that it cost just O. cents and a
fraction to raise busbel CT wheat
in the imperial county OF Rocking
ham.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Something New

Miss Sarah Hoffman will conduct
kindergarten (schooDthis summer at the
Colored School Building for children
from 5 to 8 years. so cents per month
in advance. Please see Inc to enroll DE
fore May 10Th. Apr. l7.lmo.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Ferris Waists

New stock of these well-known
goods for Ladies, Misses, and
Children, at sl.00, 75c. and SOC.
respectively.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Rugs and Art Squares

We offer substantial reductions from 10 to 20 cent? nearly
whole line Smyrna and Velvet Rugs and Tapestry and
Ingram Squares chance to money you need the goods
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Annopncementfo for the Hose
OF Delegates

CoLD SULHUR SPRINGS, Va.
April 10, 1907
To the voters Of the County of Rock
bridge aud the City Of Buena Vista
Having been twice honored as youl
representative in the House Of Dele
gates Of Virginia,an with the concious-
mess Of having faithfully performed the
duties entrusted to me, | again ask your
SURFACES, In announcing my candidacy
for the position; subject to the Demo
cratic primary; which / would urgently
Impress upon your attention should one
be held.
Respectfully yours,
J. S. CRAIG.
ADJ 1885,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24

Never can tell when you'll mach a
finger or suffer cut, bruise, burn or
scald. BE prepared. DR.. Thcmas's
Ecleotrlc Oil instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
= sSevcr ROOMS, brick house, frame
ell, good garden. with fruit trees, JEFF.
ferson street, Lexington, Va. Apply to
j. 3. SMITH.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
To MY Patients

l have opened a branch office at
Buena Vista, Va, and will be there on
Tuesday OF each week.
A report to the effect that am to
cloee my Lexington Office is without
foundation. | will be in my Lexington
Office as usual, Tuesdays and Sundays
excepted, from $3.50 a. M. to p. m.
JOHN Ii. HARTMAN, d. d. s.
Jan. 80, 1907. Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
"A Positive
CURE
EIy's Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Rellef al Once.


Gives Relief at Once.
II cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane. 1t cures Ca
tarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re
stores , the Senses Of
Taste and Smell. T
gists or by mail ; TT
Elu D~otbo.o IA I1
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24
Eggs for Matching

From Choice Stock.
Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds.
Velvet Reds.
Single Comb Bro an Leghorrs.
Is for $l.00 50 for $500
w. W. RUFF, Lexir gton, Va.
'0-feb-3-mo
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Subscription Rates In Advance:
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24

By virtue of Deed OF Trust executed
April 10Th, 1905 by r. s. Curtis and
Flank Curtis to the undersigned H. K
Fadley, tryistee TO SECURE Gaar, Scott
! Co, The sum OF 50 .005.00 with inter
est thereon from April 96th, 1906 till
paid, payable In instruments and by
Virtue OF the said Deed Of Trust all OF
said debt has been declared due and
payable and default being made In the
terms of payment thereof, the under
signed trustee will sell at public auc-
ton on
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-04-24


at MILLBoRO DEPOT, BATH COUN-
TY, VIRGINIA,
the following property.
One Sixteen Horse Power Corless
Traction Engine, Number 1900 and
the usual appurtenances; one 60 foot
eight inch Drill Belt; One POney "a inch
Saw Mill No. S243 with variable feed
and 2 Excelsior Dogs.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash in hand on
day Of sale sufficient to pay costs sale
Including Trustees commissions oa6 per
cent the cost OF drawing and recording
Deed and the amount OF bebt due Gsar,
Scott g. Co., and the balance II any on
such terms IS may be announced on the
day of sale.
lapr-S.4t
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-09-27
New and Liberal
|M1SM Homestead
@SJH0G Regulations
~NA9 IN
~ Western Canada
NEW DISTRICTS
Now Open for Settlement

Some OF the choicest lands In the grain growing
bolts Of Saskatchewa and Alberta have recently been
opened for settlement under the Revised Homestead
Regulations Of Canada. Thousands of home teses Of
100 acres each are now available. The new rcgula-
lions make II possible for entry TO DO made by proxy.
the opportunity that many In the United States have
boon waiting for. Any member Of a fam lily may make
entry for any other member Of the family who may
10 entitled TO mako entry for himself or herself.
Entry may now be made before tho Agent or Sub
Agent ofthe District by proxy ION certain conditions.
by tho father, iHother. son, daughter, brother or sis
ter Of an intending home steader.
ANY even numbered section Of Dominion
Lands In Manitoba or the North West Provinces,
excepting 8 and Is, not reserved, may be home
steaAed BY any person the sole head Of a Il nily,
or male over 10 years Of age, to the extent Of
one-auarter section. Of $50 acres. more or less"
The fee in each casa will be $1,000. Churches,
schools and markets convenient. Healthy climate,
splendid crops and good laws. Grain growing and
cattle raising principal industries.
For further particulars as to Rates, Routes, Best
Time to Co and Whsrs to Locate. apply to
w. d. Scott, Superintendent OF immigration.
Ottawa, Canada, or Z. 7. Holmes, 3i5 Jackson
ST.. st. Paul, MINI; J. M. MacLachlan, Box no
WATERFOWL, South Dakota, and w. V. Bennett,
SoI New York Life Building, Omaha. Neb.,
Authorized Government Agents
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