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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Announcement for Overseef
of the Poor

hereby announce myself for Over
seer of the Poor fol Lexington Magis-
terial District, and ask the support Of
the Voters and Tax Payers Of said Dis
trlct, and pledge myself, il elected, to
sen that the deserving poor, both white
and black, do not suffer- | will see that
no one store in town shall furnish said
pei sous every thing, and give the poor
man or woman no chance to say who're
they may deal. | will see that what
they get shall b" OF good material, both
10 way of eating and fuel; not just cedar
wood as they have used the last winter,
and that in small quantities. | shall
not ask the Supervisor, Mr.. Nhitmore
should he be elected), to sign Let OF
warrants for me to carly around In my
pocket. without his seeing what he Is
signing, as he has been doing. | Will
divide the money oveI the town, end
district ,as the poor may want, and
under the law none can be sold mt my
store shall not ask the Supervisor
to give me $4,000 per year, as he Ia
doing outside OF the County, which pays
S2O.0 / will see if Taxes canbot be
cut down for this District.
The Poor cost Lexington District
from July, 1906, to July, 1907, nearly
S11OO. 90. and for the other five Dis
tricts, less than $4,000 So under the
present management, Lexington had
better start little poor horse OF its
own. II things have to be run this way.
Below see where this money goes to:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Stanton "Wets" File Answer

Counsel for the "wets" in Staun-
ton last Saturday filed their ans
wer to the contest charges made
by the "drys" as the outcome Of
the recent local option election IT.
that city. A molten to squash and
dismiss the charges was made.
An answer was also filed, deny.
ing every allegation of the COM
plant and setting forth a long list
of those charged with having
voted illegally against the license.
Saturday was the last day on
which the answer could be filed. 1t
is hardly probable that the contest
will be heard before the Septem Der
term of court. Messrs. Gordon,
Undertake, Wayt and Curry are
counsel for the "wets."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Announcement for the
House of Delegates
CoLD SULPHUR SPRINGS. VA.
April ID. 1907

CoLp SULPHUR SPRINGS. VA.
April 10, 1907
To the Voters Of the County Of Rock
bridge and the City Of Buena Vista:
Having been twice honored as yom
representative in the House Of Dele
gates of Virginia, and with the concious-
ness 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. 8. CRAIG.
ApI .1S-tdp
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
EXPOSITION AT JAMESTOWN
THRONGED

The magnificence of the James
town Exposition is Impressed upon
all visitors, and recently the cowds
have been notlceably larger, and
will continue to increase as the
milder days of autumn approsch.
The sightseer who spends several
days viewing the muititudinous
exhibits gathered from every part
of the world, will return home with
a more extended fund of informa'
ton and with impressions that
will linger for many years to come.
Not only the arts and sciences have
contributed to the success of the
great exposition, but the presence
of the various uatiOnalities of the
world adds an additional interest
to the attractiveness of the great
show.
While the exposition does not
cover as much ground as the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
at st. Louis, nor has it the varleo
and the extensive displays as at
the Columbian Exposition at CHI
cago, the very compactness of the
exhibits is an advantage. One does
have to tramp over nearly so much
ground in order to see the sights.
The location is unsurpassed. over
looking Hampton Roads, the most
beautiful body of water in the
world, thAview is magnificent
Detrimental reports were sent
out from the exposition during the
early days of its existence. These
reports were occasisned by incom-
pleteness of the buildings and ex'
hibits. Many persons have been
kept away on account of what they
considered unfinished conditions.
Now, however, this has been over
come. Director General Barr few
days ago issued the following
formal statement bearing on the
exposition:
"The Jamestown Ter-Centennl
Exposition, barring minor details, will
be finished within ten days. 1t flttingly
commentaries the great historical
event which it was designed to celebrate,
and 1t reflects credit on the State Of
Virginia, the South and the nation.
"In the character Of Its buildings,
the excellence OF it's exhibits, and the
beauty OF its location on historic
Hampton Roads, it compares most
favorably with any other exposition
held In this country and fully justifies
Its management in asking the united
support of the people of the country"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Announcement for the State
Senate

BEDFORD CITY, VA, June "a. 1907
To the Democratic. Voters Of the 22nd
Senatorial District.
hereby respectfully announce my
self candidate for the State Senate
from the 22nd Senatorial District com.
posed of the Counties of Bedford and
Rockbridge, and the City Of Buena
Vista, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary to be held in said district on the
nth day Of August, 1907.
III nominated at the primary, and
elected ct the general election. prom
ise to serve the people OF the dis
trict to the best OF my ability and With
a view to the best interests OF my con-
stituents.
Respectfully.
July s.f WILLIAM EUeASK.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
County School Board Held Meet
Ing Last Saturday


The annual meeting of the
County School Board of Rockbridge
was held in the Courthouse in Lex
ington on Saturday last, August
10th. The meeting was presided
over by Superintendent G. W.
Efinger, and Mr.. j. Scott Moore
recorded the proceedings as clerk
of the board.
The books of County Treasurer
Moore, with school funds in his
hands, were referred to committee
consisting of Trustees R. E. Hut
ton, H. A. Wilson and F. F. Har-
ris, who reported that they "hao
examined the looks of the county
treasurer as to the school funds
and find them correct, to the best
of our knowledge"
The books of the several districts
were examined by committees and
fou.d to be accurately and neatly
kept. From these reports is obtain
ed the following information, as
to balances ON hand:
Lexington, town fund, S320.53;
tuition fund, $582.12. Central dis
trict, county fund, $66O.75; dis
trict,fun $6SS. 10. Natural Bride e,
county fund, $147,19; district
fund. $l3s.39. Buffalo, county
800. OF; district, $S7.SS. Kerr's
Creek, county. nothing. district,
$272.76;. Walkers Greek, county,
nothing: district, nothing. 81 nth
River, county, nothing; district
$460.10.
Superintendent Etfinger present
ed his report of schools for the
year 1907, showing the enrolment
and attendance for the session, az
follows:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
RESOLUTIONS
of the Bank of Rockbridge on
the Death of Alexander Mel
son Myers

the Dedtn OF AteAdHuSI wei
son Myers
Your committee. appointed to draw
memorial resolutions upon the death
of Alexander Nelson Myers, begs leave
to submit the following
In the death of Alexander Nelson
Myers, which occurred on Thursday,
August 1st, 1907, after very brief
illness, this Bank has lost valued,
able and efficient director. one who had
endeared himself TO each member OF
this Board by his high Christian
character, his strict and conscientious
attention to the duties and response
bilities involved, and the modest and
unassumlng manner In which they
were performed.
His successful career as one OF The
foremost and most progressive young
business men in this community, whose
confidence he held to marked degree,
his wide acquaintance with and know
ledge Of the people Of this place, pecu-
liarly fitted him for the position he
held with this Bank, and we here desire
to give expression to the deep sense Of
loss that this institution has sustained
in his death. His absolute integrity
and devotion to duty, his firmness and
courage in his conviction Of right, TEN
pered with innate modesty, made hiT
a man in whom everyone had perfect
trust and confidence,
To the members of his family we
tender our sincere sympathy, and unite
with them in our deep sorrow at their
and our great loss.
ROBERT GLASGOW.
w. S. HOPKINS,
August IA, 1907. Committee
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Announcement for the State
Senate

To the People of the 22nd Senatorial
District, Composed OF the Counties
OF Bedford ard Roekbridge and
City OF Buena Vista:
| hereby announce my candidacy for
the Senate of Virginia, subject to the
primary election on August 18th, 1907.
/ respectfully solicit the active sup
port and votes of the people OF the
above named counties and city, and
promise them, if elected, the faithful
nerfcrmance OF the duties OF State
Senator, to the best Of my ability.
J. RANDOLPH TUCKER.
July l0-6t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Receipts ard Expenditures
ON ACCOUNT OF
COUNTY FUND
Rockbridge County, Virginia

In pursuance to Chapter 303 of Acts
OF General Assembly Of Virginia, ses-
sion 1905, OF page 533, approved March
nth, 1906, the Board OF Supervisors Of
Rockbridge County, Virginia, appoint
ed the undersigned con mittee to pre-
pare and publish a statement showing
the aggregate amount of receipts and
disbursements OF the County Fund of
said County OF Rockblidge for six
months ending June 30th, 1907. Also
statement showing aggregate amount
required for the next succeeding year
to The officers OF the County and for In.
cidental and necessary expenses OF
the County as follows:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Announcement for the House
of Delegates

HIeHTowN, Va, June 23. 1907
To the Voters of the Legislative Dis
trlct OF Rockbridge, Bath and High
land Counties and City OF Buena
Vista:
| can honestly say, from the best in
formation, believe It is the wish OF the
people that again represent them In
the Legislature OF Virginia. II this is
their wish, they can Indicate 1t at a
primary, II one be necessary.
| take this opportunity to thank the
voters for past honors, and promise II
reelected, to attend to their business
faithfully and for THEIR best interests,
remembering that | am THEIR represen-
tative. hespecLIuiy.
June 26-St ). W. 0iERAENA' =
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Real Estate and Property Trans
fers Recorded

The following deeds of bargain and
sale were entered of record in the
Clerks Office OF Rockbridge county for
two weeks ending August IA, 1907.
Mrs. F. Edna Mackey to Mary NJ.
Paxton, one half interest in 80 2S-1OO
acres on Kerr's Greek adj. Emma A.
Lindsay, 81 100.
H. NJ. Rees to Thos. s. Rees, 4 acres
and !4S 50. poles adj. grantee in
Natural Bridge district.
Thomas s. Rees to WIN. Jennings,
32l acres and 100 so. poles adj. g. W.
Effinger in Natural Bridge district,
So, 500.
E. +. Robinson to John II. Whit
more, 8 acres adj. DR.. J Hammond
Campbell, Lexington, 81, 900.
J.P. Moore, spec'l cominr, to Viola
Womeldorf, etc., 300 acres Of the
Davidson land in South River district.
J.L. Irvine to E. Il. Robinson, 3l.1s
acres one mile southwest Of Lexington,
adj. 3. w. Donald 81 40.
Us. LaRowe 10 Lexington Pool Co.
line, house and lot on Washington
street, Lexington, adj. Dan'l Welsh
$4,000.
F. C. Maloney 10 The lnternationa
Farm Agency {IDc.), the Graham
Iron Property" containing $3.50 acres
South River district, $3.50.
}. S. Smith. ETC., to Herbert Van,
Derveer, house and lot on Jefferson
street, Lexington, 81, 900.
w. J. Morris to Phebe Osburn lot
on Fuller eve., Lexington. adj. Parker
! Pendleton.
Gen. Scott Ship to David +. Strain
lot at intersection Jackson avenue ano
Jordan street, Lexington, $500.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
A Card from Capt. w. F. pierson

A Card from Capt. w. F. Pierson
LEXINGTON, Va, Aug. ID, 1907
On or about the first of May | enter
ed into an agreement with Mr.. j. D..
Craig. candidate for the House CT Dele
gates. to this effect: Mr.. Craig proposed
that as we we're beth go we'll known in
the county, we would do no carVassing'
TO which agreed with the under
standing that we visit the little towns
five chose. 1t was distinctly undersl ood
that no house to house canvasslng
should be done by either Of us This is
INV explanation to my friends why
did not visit them as so often requested
TO do.
On yesterday | met Mr.. Craig in Lex
inenon. who denied this agreement and
said did him an injustice By charging
him with bad faith. Now let the people
say whether he did any canvassing,
and let Mr.. John M. QuIsenberry, who
was present in the Lexington hotel
when the agreement was entered into,
saw as to the correctness Of my charge.
Respectfully,
W. F. PIERsoN.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Virginia Military Institute
LEXINGTON. VIRGINIA

Goth Year. State Military. Scientific
and Technical School. Thorough
courses Of general and applied Chemis-
try and in Electrical ard Civil En-
gineering. Degree OF gradulte in aca-
demic course. ard degrees OF Bachelor
of Science in Technical Courses. AL!
expenses, including clothing and Incl
dentals, provided at rate of 1856 per an
mum, as an average for the four years,
exclusive OF outfit. For Information
address
E. W. NICHOLS, Actg Sapt.
July l0.6t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
For Supervisor of L exington
District

| have never been a candidate for the
office OF Supervisor, Though often
elected to the Office; but yielding to the
solicitation OF friends | now announce
that | stand for reelection to the
office OF Supervisor of L xlngtcn dl trict
if agreeable to the Democratic voters
of the district as shown bg the ap
preaching primary. -
july "a At. j. II. WHfFDOHE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Ice Cream Supper

The members of Spring Valley
Sunday school will hold an ice
cream supper at the school house
near Mr.. John H. Dixon's Satur-
day afternoon, August 18th. The
public is cordially invited to at.
tend.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14

eSObituaries. exceeding 10 lines,
tributes of respect, cards OF thanks.
ETC.. must be paid for at the rate OF
SC. per line.
sTBusiness local notices 1Oc, line
or first insertion and sc. line Tor
each subsequent insertion.
rr Office Telephone No. s, Long
Distance Metallic. connects With town
and county lines.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14

Dino Laxative Fruit Syrup Is sold
under positive guarantee to cure con-
stipation, sick headache, stomach trou-
bic, or any form Of indigestion. II 1T
fails, the manufacturers refund your
money. What more can any one DO?
For sale by B. H. Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Saturday, August 24th, 'O7
ATt1 O,CLOCK. A. M.


The number of shares Of stock OF the
Company have been materially increased
s,nce ths last annual meeting, which
means renewed effort on the part OF
the stockholders, as a majority OF the
number of shares is required to be re.
presented in order that q meeting can
be held. II not a second call will be
necessary, which will entail an sddi-
tionaI expense to the Company.
To this end there will be mailed to
each stakeholder proxy and in case
any one cannot attend the meeting he
Is earnestly requested to appoint some
one to represent him, and mail or de,
liver his proxy to some one VINO VIII
attend the meeting. One or more stock
holders can sign the same proxy,
R.C. WALKER,
July 81.4t Secretary and Treasurer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14

Action in the local option election in
Danville, which was to have been ask
ed for at the September term OF the
Corporation Court by the Anti-Saloon
League Of that city. has Oeen deferred
pend ng the decision of courts regard
ing the qualification OF voters in such
elections
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Announcement for State
Senate

LEXINGTON. VA. June II, 1907
To the Democrats of the 92d Senatorial
District:
respectfully announce that | am
candidate for the State Senate, from
the 22d Senatorial District, composed
of Bedford and Rockbridge Counties.
and the City of Buena Vista; subject
to nomination by the Democratic pri-
mary, to be held on the 18th day OF
August next. | have been led to think
that some experience in the General
Assembly, and familiarity with the laws
affecting every department of the State
government, gained b. the discharge
OF official duties IN various positions,
would rake my service in the Senate
Of some value to the people of the dis
trict; and II il Is the wish of the Dern9-
Gratis that | should represent the dis
trict In the Senate, | will give my best
efforts to the service OF the people.
June 10 mo ROBERT CATLETT.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14

Piles get quick ard certain relief
from Or. Shops Magic Ointment
Please note it is made alone for Pies,
and it. action is positive and certain.
Itching, painful. producing or blind
piles disappear like magic by its use
Large nickel.capped glass jars 90
cents. iold by Gorrelps Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14

hereby certify that l was present
and heard the agreement made between
Mr.. J. S. Craig and Capt. W. F. Pier
son as to canvassing the county for the
House of Delegates and that Captain
Persons statement above is correct,
and that it was distinctly understood
and agreed that neither would do any
house to house canva3slng.
]. NJ. QUIsENBERRY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14

King Leopold has offered prize OF
S3OO,00 for remedy for the sleeping
sickness, which is wiping out his SUBJ
iects in Africa.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
PUBLIC SALE
OF -
Personal Property
One mile from Lexington on the
Fair Ground Road
/ will sell on the premises
Tuesday, AUgUst 20, 1907

~ .
AT 1920 O'CLOCK Am.
the following property:
Two draft mares with foal by
the Jack, l buggy and saddle
mare and colt ready to wean, 3
number one Jersey cows, 6 good
hogs, l Superior drill nearly new,
| self-dump steel rake, / spring
tooth harrow. l sixty-tooth
double lever) harrow, | drag
harrow, l Osborne mower,l Deer
ing mower.
oliver No. 40 plow,2 double plows,
l single pillow, double and single trees,
tNo-horss wagon, spring wagon, z
bugeles, pair hay ladders, corn shell
Ter with cleaner, wheat fan, l grain
SCOOP, hay fork Complete, set
buggy harness, 2 sets wagon harness, 2
sets pillow harness. cutting box, corn
planter, 3 saddles, 2 half bushel meas
ures, grain sacks, collars, brides,
hoes. chains, forks, stake settlers, corn
cutters. 1 grain cradle, hand saw, i
cross cut saw, grind stone, wheel
barrow.
Household furniture, Estey organ
walnut case six octave In first class
condition, 1 old antique black walnut
chest Of drawers, walnut bedsteads, .
poplar bedsteads, 2 sets bedsprings, i
walnut wardrobe, 2 bureaus, tables,
chairs. mastings, window shades, 2
settees. curtain poles, 4 wood stoves,
3 presses, 9 wash stands, erockery ana
glass cans, Davis swinging churn,
sausage cutter, cherry seeder, | large
apple butter kettle, 2 large iron Kettles,
! shot gun.
Several Tons Timothy Hay
in the barn, II acres OF growing corn, u
acres OF growing millet.
TERMS OF SALE:-All sums OF
SfO. 90 and under, cash will be required:
All sums over that amount, a credit OF
six months will be given, without inter
est the purchaser executing a negotia-
Bile note, with approved personal Sc
curity. .cr
anv 7-2t w. b. WALLACE
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14

House 10000
Support OF the Poor (estl-
mated 0OO.0O
Oyerseers OF the Poor 1900
Registrars (estimated) $1,000
Judges OF Election(estiMatedJ llOO0
Clerks OF Election 400
Commissioners OF Election 500
Electoral Board 30.Oo
Land damages in opening
roads 0oOUU
Stationery for County Clerks
Office 9OO0
Stationery and Tax Books fol-
County Treasurer's Office
(estimated) 65.OO
Books for County Clerks
Office (estimated) 1000
siops (estimated5 10000
trIct taxes 1880
Civil Juries testimated) 10000
Grand Juries (estimated) 10000
Services of Road Commits
sioners o.VV
Per Diem and Mileage OF
Board OF Supervisors 25O.0O
Fuel for Court House and
Hitching Yard Z00.OO
SHAKING Fund Commissioners 5000
CONTINGENCIES 100000
Total 1913, 46059
A. Il. SHIELDS, Clerk OF the
Board of Supervisors, Rockbridge
County, Va. Aug. IA IL
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
For Sale or Rent

NV house conveniently and cheerful
" situated few hundred yards from
corporation limits, West Lexington.
Sale OF personal property including
horse. etc. to be announced next week.
Aug. Nit G, r. WOMELDORF.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14

Impure blood runs you down makes
you en easy victim for organic diseases.
Burdock Blood Bitters purifies the
blood-cures the cause--builds you up.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
We Want To Close Got

certain lines of Shoes. They good, and are worth
more now than paid for hem but we have not full
line of sizes, and therefore willing to sell them
cheap We do not offer You - so and $500 shoes at
80 cents or any other absurd price, but we will make
substantial reductions such any reasonable person
will appreciate
Just at this season offer also many valuable bar
gals in odds and ends of staple goods that will pay
You to see. Many of them be had for tribe OF
their value, because want to make room for new
goods Low coming in.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice to Teachers

All persons desiring to teach in kerr's
Creek District, will send in their APP
plication with grade Of certificate, on or
before Friday August 25rd.
Aug. 141t M. +. DUNLAP
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
SALE OF
VALUABLE
Real Estate
NEAR RAPnlNE, ROCK
BRIDGE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA

Pursuant to decree entered April 20,
1907, by the Rockbridgs Circuit Court
in the case OF Geo. w. Stoner and wife
VS.. Henry Stoner's heirs and others, the
undersigned will sell at public auction
on the premises on
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14

The kind the babies like. DR.. Fair
news Teething Syrup. Once used
nothing else will take its place. No
narcotics in it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Dwelling for Sale

A comfortable, roomy dwelling house
and large lot, suitably located for each
and all OF the educational facilities OF
Lexington. For price, etc, apply to
w. w. RUFF,
aut Z Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-08-14
Thursday, Augost %, '07
An II M


all that real estate belonging to the
heirs of Henry Stoner, deceased, em-
braclng % acres, 9S3 poles, more or
less, adjoining Chas. F. Lunsford, G. j.
Bell and Others, together with all rights
OF way thereunto belonging, or IN any
wise appertaining, reierer ce being made
TO the deed dated May goth, 1907, be.
tween the heirs OF Henry Stoner and
Chas F. Lunsford.
TERMS:-One-third cash and the
balance In one and two years, the de-
ferred payrn snts to be evidenced by the
bonds OF the purchaser, waving home
stead, with approved security, with In,
terest from day OF sale, and the title to
be retained as ultimate security, the
purchaser to keep the property insured
In some approved insurance company
in an amount to be stipulated at the
sale, and deposit the policy with the
Bonded Commissioner, with loss clause
PAYABLE to said Bonded Commissioner
as further security.
FRANK MOORE
q. ID. LETCHER,
Special commissioners.