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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-09-24

NEW YORK, Sept eS.--A representa-
tive OF the Standard OIL Company sai,
today,
Tho statement that a conference O
the Standard OH interests hail been call
Cd Tor the purpose Of changing the nam'
OF tho company and eiIecting re-orga
nixatlon In general Ia without founda
tion, We can do nothing as long al
The company Is under Investigation.
II can SAY however. that as soon a,
the Standard Oh Company has freed II
aelt Of the labyrinth OF litigation nov
involving It. there will be a re-organiza.
tion. The capital stock will he increased
to an amount moro In harmony with
the value Of its assets, say to $i0o. 600.
900 or s5o0.0oO.o0O We also purpose ia
issue periodical statements Of the earn
ings, operations. etc.
I'VE propose to give the government
everything In the way Of information
that Is called for. which is all We can
do, II We are guilty Of certain infrae'
tions OF the law, then practically all the
other corporations are guilty OF the
same oiTenscs and should be treated no
corlingly. But We arc confident We will
win out"
Later In the day, after The above IN
teryiew bad been published. John d,
Archibald. president Of tho com
pany, said tho statement to the effect
that the STANDARD Oil is about to confer
as 10 changing its name, extending the
corporation, etc. Is unauthorized and
untrue.
The line OF defense Of the Standard
OIL ompany OF New Jersey to the ale
cations made by the federal government,
In It's suit against the company, wss In.
dieated In the oil hearing today, when
w. II. Tilford. treasurer of the company
was cross examined on the stand by
John u, Mlburn. chief counsel OF the
defendants.
Miburn's interogatories were dc.
signed to show the oil fight in Colorado
, between the STANDARD and independent
companies, was begun by the independ-
cnt companies cutting prices and that
no trouble was made for the independ'
ent companies except those which arose
from natural causes.
Tilford explained that the reason why
the supply of crude oil had been cut
down to 10 by the independents in the
Pittsburgh field just before the agree
ment was made with the Standard, was
because the oil supply in that district
was diminishing. Milburn developed that
the oil rm of Schol6eld Schurmer &
Teaglc, of Cleveland, an independent
company, was not forced into the Stand
ards control but had been taken over
after many suggestions from the officers
OF the, Scholheld Schurmer Company.
Questions that adduced this testimony
and Others put to this witness, showed
the defendants intend to meet the gov
ernment on every point raised in a long
bill of complaint.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Presentation of "FaustO

Goetbe's "Faust" was presentt d
last Wednesday night at the Hen
~. street opera house to a large
sudience. Mr.. Hubert Labadie,
playing the role of Mephisto, and
Miss Mary Van Tromp, that
of Marguerite, were the decided
stars of The performance. hut they
lacked proper support. In fact
the other characters were decided
ly weak. The audience was held
by Mephisto, end tenderest sym
pathy WIS aroused for the unfor-
tunate Marguerite. The revel Of
the witches and the rain of fire
were realistic to a de- rec, and the
tragical death of the fair Mar
guerite concluded the production.
The opera house was supplied
with the new chairs, which rem
dered the occupants most comfor-
table. The pleasure of the audi
encr was slightly marred by the
Interruptions by several young
men, who were somewhat bolster
GUS while pathetic scenes were be-
ing enacted.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Mundy-Black Nuptials Today

A pretty home marriage wal
celebrated this morning at 10
O'Clock at the home Of Mr.. ano
Mrs. Joseph NJ. Black of neal
Buffalo Mills, when their daughter
Miss Elizabeth Ethel Black, was
welded to Mr.. Belvey w. Mundy
of Roanoke, Va. Rev. c. r.
Womeldorf of Lexington was the
officiating minister. There were
no attendants.
TIE bride is young lady OF
many attractions and possessing a
charming personality. She was
tastefully attired in a going-away
gown of blue broadcloth. with hat
and gloves to match. and carried
carnations. Mr.. Mundy was for
merry in business in Lexington, but
is now engaged as q contractor for
furnishing supplies for street con-
struction in Roanoke.
Following the ceremony u we'd
ding breakfast was served, Mr..
and Mrs. Mundy drove to Lexing-
ton and took the noon Baltimore
and Ohio train for trip to Wash
ington and other points Of Interest.
They will make their home in
Roanoke.
Many beautiful and useful
presents were re, eived. The gift
of the groom to his bride was
handsome bracelet.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
w. L. U. Dances

Pretty dances took place at
Washington and Lee University
gymnasium Monday ind Tuesday
evenings. Among the young ladies
taking part were Misses Guendolen
Howe, A. Gadsden, p. Gadsden
and Emma Staples of Lexington,
Misses Gladys Heald, jamie Head,
Jessie Apperson, Katherine Terry
and Mcdaniel Of Lynchburg, Miss
Simmons of Norfolk. The chap
erones were Mrs. S.B. Walker, Mrs.
j. W. Kern, Mrs. LeConte Stevens
and Mrs. Cross. The v. M. l.
orchestra furnished the music.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Rev. Mr.. Lynch Declines Call

Clifton Forge Review: DR.. j.
G. Wysor, chairman of the pulpit
committee of the Presbyterian
church, whose duty it has been to
supply the pulpit End recomT end a
pastor, has received letter from
Rev. e. G. Lynch, of Buchanan,
declining the call recently extern
ded him to become the pastor of
the Clifton Forge Presbyterian
church. Mr.. Lynch has had the
call under consideration for the
past few weeks and with the field
and the opportunities present.
ed he felt it his duty to remain
for the present with the Buchanan
and High Bridge churches. TIE
churches of which he Is now pastor
as we'll as the Montgomery Presby
terry brought great pressure to bear
on Mr.. Lynch against making any
change at this time.
The church here offered a larger
aalary by $500 with the work COM
pact, whereas his present field is
scattered, and in declining Mr..
Lynch has shown that he 10 not in
the ministry for the money con-
sideration nor is he looking for
easy work. 1t but expresses it
mildly to say that The church here
is sorely disappointed in losing
Mr.. Lynch, for under his leader
ship great things had been an
ticipated.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
ODD FELLOWS
Marriage Licenses for 1906

During the year 1908 ther were
1T marriage licenses issued from
the clerks Office of Rockbridge,
against 1877 the previous year. OF
this number I42 were issued to
white couples and 35 to colOred
couples.
By months the licenses were is
sued to whites as follows: Jan
uary, 8; February. IL; March, l.;
April, IL; May, 5; June. IA; July,
8; August, 10; September, Is;
October, IL; November, II; and
December, 20.
The above number does not in
clude all the marriages of Rock
bridge persons, as some few cou
Piles left the State to get married.
while in some instances young men
were mt rried in other places, hence
no record Of these license was kept
in Rockbridge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
The II. e. Lee Centenary

Arrangements for the proper OBJ
servance at Washington and Lee
University Of the centennial ami.
versary of General Lee on January
19!h, have been completed. Nearly
one hundred OF the "old boys"
who were students under General
Lees presidency have signified
their intention of being present.
Through the courtesy OF DR.. and
Mrs. Denny, the Mary GUSTS Lee
Chapter of che Daughters Of the
Confederacy, will hold their annual
reception on the evening of the
10th from 6 to 8 o'clock, in the
presidents house. The holding of
this reception in the former home
Of General Lee will greatly IN
crease tie pleasure of the sold
students" who received unfailing
kindness in the same residence
from General and Mr.. Lee.
AS the reception ia given by the
Daughters, members of that organ
izatIon will not receive cards of
invitation, but they are expected
to be present.
President G. w. Stevens of the
Chesapeake and Ohio, has notified
DR.. Denny that the regular morn
ing G. 81 o. train will be run on
Sunday, January Goth, leaving
Lexington at 10 80 o'clock. This
will give accommodation to many
visitors at the Lee centenary,
who may desire to return at once
to their homes,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
First National Bank Meeting

The stockholders of the t'irs'
National Bank held their annual
meeting Tuesday morning at IL
O'Clock at their banking house.
There were represented in psrsc N
805 shores of stock and ls3 shares
by proxy, making total CT 1853
shares Gu. CT 500. Mr.. I. i. Dick
inson OF Beuna VTsta presided ov r
the meeting, and Mr.. b. K.
Vaughan acted as secretary. Thr
old directorate wac elected, as FOL
lows: Messrs. john +. Dumb p, j.
p. Moore, B, E. Vaughan, L. T..
Dickinson and Cr. Reid White.
The First National is etrrng in
stitution.
After the adjournment of the
stockholders, the board of direc-
tors met and reelected the follow
ing officers: Messrs. John L. Dun
lop, president; j. P. Moore, vice.
president; B. e. Vaughan, cashier;
H. G. Wise, assistant cashier, and
w. G. Firebaugh, bookkeeper.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Christmas Honor Roll at LexinQ
ton Schools

Reports at the Lexington Gram
mar Schools for the term ending
December 81, 1905, were given out
by Principal Harrington Waddell
last Wednesday on the reassem-
bling of the schools after the
Christmas holidays. Following
are the pupile whose names ap-
pear on the roll OF honor, named
in the order of their class stand
ing, the highest first
Grade I-+Llnalie Pole, +Mary Pole,
Carrie Walker, tAlice Loyal. tLionel
Beeton, Mildred SpilIan.
Grade II-SteIla Myers. Andrew
Wilhelm, Edward Key.
Grade III-Mathew Paxton, Frances
Hamilton, Frances Glasgow, Sadie
Lindsay, Gertrude Hamric, Katharine
Glasgow. Hl
Grade IV-Primrose Coe, Sarah
Clarke, Nancy Welsh, Robert Jarret,
Elise Currell, Nellie Arthur, Myrtle
Tolley, Elsie Pole. Mildred Wilbourn.
Grade Willy Hartman, Nancy Pen
dleton. 'Beulsh Hutton, MARY Proffltt,
Margaret Tardy.
Grade vI-Mary Currell, Mary
Hamilton, Edith Flint, Odessa Dixon,
Ruth Haitian.
Grade VII-John Graham, Chandos
Barger, Ethel Turner, Corinne Barger.
I Same stand.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
CircIt Court Proceedings

David Broughman, indicted for
entering the office Of Captain W.
II. Chilss at Gilmore's Mill and
committing theft, who confessed
his guilt and threw himself on the
mercy of the court, was sentenced
to two years in the penitentiary,
with hard labor on the public
roads.
The will of Harvey RAIDER, de
ceased, was admitted to record,
with his son, George W. RAIDER, as
executor. w. F. Johnston, j. Nj.
Johnston, J. S, Saville, J.H. Leech
and Milton Swink were appointed
appraisers on the estate,
The will OF Mrs.. Mary Lewis
Leckey WAS edmitted to record, ar d
Mise Mary Henrietta Gibbs quail
fed as executrix.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Personals

Personals
Mr.. Horace r. Moore of Paris
Texas, is visiting friends in Lex
ington.
| Mrs. Charles S. McNulty OF
Roanoke ls in Lexington visiting
her grandmother. Mrs. William B.
Blair.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Boogher Of st.
Louis, Mo-, is in Lexington visit
ing his father, Mr.. Edward N.
Boogher,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Tribbett of
Collierstown left last week for
Roanoke where they will make
their home.
Mr.. j. Lyons left today for New
York and other cities to purchase
spring suitings for his tailoring
establishment.
Miss Sadie Goodbar of Rich
mond, Va, spent last week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. M.
Goodbar of near Lexington.
Councilman George w. Offiight-
er has rendered his resignation as
a member of the Lexington Town
Council, on account of ill health.
Mrs. E. H. Barclay is seriously
ill with pneumonia in Chicago, &C.
cording to letter received in Lex
ington from her son, DR.. M. R.
Barclay.
Mr.. Howard w. Barclay Of Un-
ion, w. Va. is visiting his father,
Mr.. John w. Barclsy, who contin
ues extremely i'll at bis home on
upper Main street.
Rev. C. R. WomeldCrf occupied
the pulpit of Trinity Methodist
church Sunday morning and even
ing, the pastor, Rev. j. o. Knott
being absent on account of illness.
Judge S. Houston Letcher this
m rnirg appointed Mr.. W. <. l..
Stark of neer Natural Bridge as
supervisor for Natural Bird &c dis
trict to succee d Mr.. T. S. Rees, re-
signed and removed from the die
trict.
Attorney. General William A.
Anderson has been appointed to
re present r. 4. Lee Camp of Con
federate Veterans of Richm end at
the centennial celebration of the
birth of General Lee in Lexington
on the 10th.
Rev. T. B. Southall will occupy
the pulpit of Trinity Methodist
church Sunday morning, and will
preach the same sermon that he
delivered to his congregation last
morning. His discourse
was an eloquent plea for the for
nation of public sentiment against
;he illegal traffic In intoxicants in
Lexington. Rev. j. o. Knott will
preach to the Presbyterian congre-
yatiOn.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
In MemOriarn

In memory OF Mrs. Addie Chlttum.
who died in Lexington. Va, November
90, 1906.
Dear sister is sleeping, go free from all
pain,
Oh, wake her not, sweet spirit, to suffer
again.
She slumbers so peacefully. Oh. let
her sleep on,
Her sickness is ended, her troubles all
gone.
Oh. think what she suffered, so raeked
with pain,
In the long weary nights she was sooth
ed il vain,
Till God in his mercy sent message OF
love,
And took her from all pain to heaven
"A SISTER. S. @. M.
Milton, Ore, D 3. 10, 1906.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Young Lady Assaulted

A crimina, assault OF u young
lady was committed in Amherst
county Monday afternoon by 9
brutal young negro. The victim
is Miss Shelton, the beautiful
II year old daughter Of Mr.. Ben.
jamin Shelton, a farmer o. tina,
county, wfCse foTe ia remote
from neighbors. The young lady
was alone in the house when the
negro Knocked at the door in the
afternoon and asked for something
to eat. Entering tbs house he as.
saulted the girl and left.
Several negroes have teen ar
rested and the officers a:e exercis-
ing the greatest precaution to pre-.
vent aching.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
The Nashville Students

The Nashville Students, COM
bined with Prof. P. G. Lowery's
Famous Concert Band, will appear
in Lexington next Wednesday
night, January 18th. The show,
while including some minstrel
features, is net strictly minstrel
show, but something far better and
more interesting. phe company
includes the best colored talent,
and their vocal and instrumental
music and dancing are hard to
excel.
Tickets on sale at Quisenberry
d Co.'S corner Main and Nelson
streets.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Dca tn of Valley Forty. Miner

Barrisoal urg Times: Newe has
reached Harrisonburg Of the death
OF Mr.. Harvey RAIDER in Roc :
bridge county, at the nge of II
years. Deceased was born and
reared on Linville Greek, near
Broadway. in Rockingham county.
About the time of the great rush
TO tho gold fields OF California, in
1849, Mr.. RAIDER, then a young
man, left the Valley and sought
his fortune with the forty Miners
as the vast army Of people were
called who were attracted by the
alluring tales told of the fortune
to be found In the search for the
yellow metal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Peoples National Bank Meeting
Tuesday

Tuesday
The annual meeting of the
stockholders Of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank was held at the bank
Tuesday noon. DR.. George Ii.
Denny was made chairman and
Mr.. R. C.Walker secretary. There
were 800 of the 500 shares of stock
repres ented, 244 shares in person
and 14S by proxy. President j..
W. McClung submitted his annual
report, which showed the bank to
be in prosperous condition.
The stockholders elected the old
directory, with the exception Of
Mr.. T. S. Rees. who declined re-
election. Mr.. Hugh A. White was
elected his successor. Following
is the new board: Messrs. j. W.
McClung. Daniel Welsh, G. W.
Ofiligbter, H. L. Morrison, Nc
Chung Patton, K. A. Moore, r. G.
Walker, w. M. McElwee, George
II. Denny, Hugh A. White.
Upon the adjournment Of the
stockholders, the directors organ
lied and elected the following
officers: Mesfrs. E. A. Moore
p' esident; G. w. Oflighter, vice
president; VIM, McElwee, cashier,
j., w. McClung, assistant cashier.
The following resolution was
adopted: "Be 1t resolved, That the
thanks of the board are due to Mr..
j. W. McClung for the valuable
services he has rendered the bank
as president ana his other official
capacity, and In electing a sue
cessor to him as president it 10 in
no sense due to lack of his
in that behalf, but for the
sole purpose Of dividing and ad.
justing the responsibilities Of the
business of the bank"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Republican, state com mirtee

A meeting Of the Republican
State Executive Committee wat
held In Washington Mon day.
The legality of the Craftsmanship
of Mr.. Thomas Shewey of the
Rockbridge County COMMITTEES was
contested by Mr.James A. Frazier.
The State Committee decided in
favor Of Mr.. Shewey. There were
present from Rockbridge Messrs.
Shswey, =. L. Conner, William
Jennings and Frank Tankersley.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
pcstofflce for the week ending JAN
uary 7, 1907:
Crummett, q. K.
Dieen Grocery Co.
Drain, Mrs. Maggie
Glvens, Mrs. Nettie
Lincoln, w. B.
Lackey, Mrs. Mary
Morris, Sidney
Royal Sam
Smith, George Henry 90
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON. P. N.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Concert at Chapel

The West Virginia University
Glee and Mandolin Clubs will give
a concert in the University chapel
Saturday evening, January II, 49,
o., at 8:1s O'Clock. This 10 the
first visit to Lexington OF these
clubs, and a good audiepce Is re-
questea. The entertainment prom
ises to be one Of high order.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
The College Boys Back

With the return of the University
boys from their Christmas vacations,
the old town has resumed her normal
appearance. Nearly all the students
left Lexington, and their absence was
distinctly noticeable. The ringing OF
the college bell has been resumed, and
the snatches Of song and other nantes
tations Of the students presence are
welcomed
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
The Charming Woman

Is not uecesse rily one of perfect form
and features. Mary a plain woman
who could never serve as an artists
model possesses those rare quahti S
thct all the world admires: neatness,
clear eyes, clean smooth skin and that
sprightliness of step and action that
accompany good health. A physically
weak woman is never attractive, not
even to herself. Electric Bitters restore
weak women, give strong nerves, bright
eyes, smooth, velvety skin, beautiful
complexion. Guaranteed 1t b. II. Cor
rell. druggist, SOC.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Beard=Rucker

Mr., William b. Beard Of Hot
Springs and Miss Miriam Ruoker,
daughter of Mr.. j. l.. Rucker of
Mlllboro Springs, were merried
Wednesday, December 20, 1905, in
Marlinton, w. Va. They will make
their home at Hot Springs. Mr..
Beard formerly lived in Lexington,
and now holds the position Of car
inspector and foreman on the
Warm Springs branch of the
Chesapeake and Ohio.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
A Card

This is to certify that all druggists are
authorized to refund your money il
Foley's Honey ard Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. Itstops the cough,
heals the lungs and prevents serious
results from a cold. Cures la grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia and
consumption. Contains no opiates. The
genuine is in yellow packages. Refuse
substitutes. b. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09

Communion services will be
held next Sunday morning, jan
usry 18TH, at Collierstown Prerby.
terrain church. Preparatory SER
vices will be held tonight by the
pastor, Rev. DR.. w. N. Mebane.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Summerlike Weather

For the past few days we have been
enjoying May weather in January. The
therir ometer is lowering around the
sixties, and fires are really oppressive.
Wraps are uncomfortable, and in con-
sequence of the rise il perature
with the neglect of health precautions,
many persons are suffering from colds.
The character of the weather is such
as to make easy the development OF
pneumonia. Therefore, persons should
exercise great caution in becoming
overheated and cooling off too quickly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Long Live the King !

is the popular cry throughout Euro
pean countries; while in America, the
cry of the present day is, Long live
DR.. Kings New Discovery, King OF
Throat and Lung Remedies !" Of which
Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine. Truro, Mass,
says; 1T never fails to give INN ediate
relief or to quickly cure cough or
cold" Mrs. Paine's opinion is shared
by a majority OF the inhabitants of this
country. New Discovery cures weak
lungs and sore Threats sfter all other
remedies have failed; and for coughs
and colds it is the only sure cure.
Guaranteed by B. H. GJrrell. druggist.
SOC and 81. 90. Trial bottle free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Death of Mr.. Joseph Wheeler


For The Gazette
RIVERSIDE, Jan. 8.-Mr. Joseph
Wheeler died at his home at River
side January 7th, 1907, aged about
tbirty-eight years. Mr.. Wheeler
was formerly from Durham, N. c.,
but for several years had filled the
position Of station agent and oper-
ator at this place on the N. & w.
railroad. In May, 1908, he mar.
ried Miss Matte j. Wood, daugh-
ter Of DR.. George A. Wood Of AL
bemarle, who is left to mourn the
loss of a kind and affectionate hus.
baud. An aged father, two broth.
ers and one sister also survive him.
The funeral and interment took
place today, Jan. 8th., from Mark
wood, Albemarle county, the home
of his father-in law.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
How to Avoid Appendicitis

Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constipated. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con-
stipation by stimulating the liver and
bowels and restores the natural action
Of the bowels, 0rino Laxative Fruit
Syrup does not nauseate or grippe and
Is mild and pleasant to take, Refuse
substitutes, b. H, Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1907-01-09
Living Expenses 10 Years Age

49, ~T@ fSo~o 49,
Mr.. K. T. Robinson has In his poe.
session an expense account book
kept by his grandfather, the late
DR.. Archibald Graham, for come
years beginning with 1888. TIE
book was found in the Stonewall
Jackson house while undergoing
repairs incident to changing into
the jackson Memorial Hospital. 1t
is interesting to note the prices of
maEy articles Of househould ex-
penses at that time.
For instance, -four sold for SO
and 81 barrel, eggs at 8 and 8
cents o dozen, sugar at 123 cents a
pound, butter from Is to 90 cents,
chickens 10 to l2a cents, turkeys
25 to 80 cents. In those days
whiskey sold at 80 cents gallon.