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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01

DR., H. W. Sears, humorist and
lecturer, entertained en- interested
audience at the Opera House Fri
day night last Oh the subject,
"More Taffy and Less Epitaphy.
DR.. Sears held his. audience for
nearly two hours by the power OF
bis versatility. He was humor'
Gus, pathetic, eloquent and drs'
matte by turns, and with it all he
was captivating and pleasing.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
MR.WM. G. MCDOWELL and Others,

Mrs. WIN. G. MCDOWELL and Others,
GENTLEMEN: | am requested by
the Mary Custis Lee Chapter L. d. c..
TO extend their gre teful thanks to you
and the gentlemen who, so kindly and
efficiently, assisted In arranging for the
reception OF Hon Vim. j. Bryan on the
occasion OF his address. for the benefit
of the Jackson Memorial Hospital
Yours. with profound respect
MARY DAVIDSON, Cor Sec,
Mary GUSTS Lee Chapter, .. d. c.
Lexington, Virginia.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
RECEIVES Congratulations

You will soon receive congratulations
of your friends upon your improved
appearance If you will take Foley's
Kidney Remedy,a as it tones up the 81
TEN and imparts new life and yigor. Fo-
ley's Kidney Remedy cures backache,
nervous exhaustion and all forms OF
kidney and bladder troubles. Com
mence taking it today. b. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
An lnsIdlOus Danger

One OF the worst features OF kidney
trouble Is thai it is an insidious disease
and before the victum realizes his dan.
ger he may rave a fatal palady. Take
Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first
sign OF trouble,as it corrects Irregular.
ties and prevents Bright's disease and
diabetes. B. II. GOrrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
ADril Weather

The closing week of March was bad
weather, and April opens up with
rain. The temperature is warm ana
prospects are that the bad weather will
continue for some time. The roads
through the county are In extremely
bad condition, owing to the soft
weather Of the winter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
.Snap. Shots" Seen In Lexington

'Gohd o1Ch 80 -
The interesting presentation last
Wednesday and Thursday nights
of "Snap.Shots", kind of med
ley, was witnessed by appreciative
audiences. The entertainment was
given by local talent under the au'
spices of the junior Order United
American Mechanics and Rebekah
Lodges. The entertainment was di-
rected by Miss Margaret Melick of
Ohio, who makes specially of
this work.
The program consisted of many
interesting and at times ludicrous
situations. The drills and tableaux
were charming, among those pre-
sented beipg"Indian Drill, ""Kiss,
Ksis, Kiss, Drill" "Cowboy Drill, "
"U S. A. Military Drill" etc
Mrs. Pennine ton was pianist and
Mr.. Pennington violinist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
Married

HosTRPTER-S MITH-Friday, March
q, 1908, in Lexington, by Rev. ID. A.
Penick, ID. d. Mr. John Thomas Hos
letter and Miss Mary Catherine Smith.
daughter of Mr.. Andrew Smith, all OF
Rookbrid0e.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
Affords Perfect Security

Foley's Honey and Tar affords per
feet security from pneumonia ana con
sumption, as it cures the most obstinate
coughs and colds. We have never
known a single instance OF cold result
ing in pneumonia after Foley's Honey
and Tar had been taken. B. II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01

30 Days Trial $l.O0 Is the offer on
Plneules Relieve Back ache. Weak
Back, Lane Back, RhGematic pains.
Best or sale for kidneys, Bladder and
Blood. Gcod for young aud old. Salts
faction guaranteed or money refunded.
Sold by B. H. GCrrelPs Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01

Here comes the Spring Winds to
chap, tan and freckle. Use Plnesalve
CarbolIzed (Acts like poultice) for
cuts, sores, burns, chapel lips, hands
and face, 1t soothes and heals Sold
by B. II. GorrelPs Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01

A number Of persons In Herndon
have recently been bitten by iabid
dogs, according TO the records OF the
bureau OF annual industry. The De-
partnent OF Agricu ture will shortly
announce certain recm mendatlons per-
tanning to the muzzing of dogs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
Chr 6azfttf
LEXINGTON. VA, April l. 1908
New Advert isemends

q. w. Effinger-examination of teach
ers.
r. r. Witt, deputy clerk-order OF
publication.
f. M. Pendieton commissioner 3
notice.
j.. Gassman & Son. Hardware Co.
garden tools of all kinds.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
Mother Gray,s Sweet Powders

for Children. Successfully used by
Mother Gray, nurse in the Children
Home in New York, Cure Feverish
ness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders
move and regulate the Bowels ano
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testin O
malls. They never fail. AT all Drug
gists, 25c. Sample FREE. Adares'
Allen s. Olmstead, Leroy, New YORK
ASK FOR ALIENS FOOT EASE, POWDER
1t makes walking easy. Cures Corns,
Bunions, Ingrowing Nails Swoolel
and Sweating feet. At Oil Druggists
and Shoe Stores, Csc. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample FREE. Ad
dress, Allen s. Olmstead, Leroy, N. Y
ABR. 1.0S-4t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
Mrs. Alexander ID. Grant Dead

Mrs. Alexander ID. Grant Dead
70, tie Gazette
RIVERSIDE Msrch 80. - Mrs
Hannah NJ. Grant, widow of MIR
Alexander ID. Grant, and daughter
of the late Darius and Sdllie Cop
per, died Wednesday, March %,
1908, at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. William 8. Beard, aged sc
years. MIs. Grant was born
March End, 1922, and was married
to Mr.. Alex. D. GRAFT June 10,
1851.
Mrs. Grant, as Miss Hannah
Copper, taught school for several
years in the equity, and was re-
garded as an efficient teacher. She
was a devoted member of the
Methodist church. A. friend she
was loyal and tender, and in time
of trouble those who went to hel
were assured of receiving wise
counsel and unfuiliug sympathy.
Soon after the death Of her hus-
band she made her. hcme with hei
sister, Mrs. Beard, from whom she
received every attention and Low
ing care In her declining years
Her funeral was reached by
Rev. George Echols, with inter
ment at Neriah, followed by d
large cOacOurse of relatives and
friends, where her remains were
gently laid to rest. 5. V. f.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01

DR.. Fahrney's 1eething Syrup is the
only baby medicine that is always safe
Teethipg made easy, No bad nights.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01

Mr.. Daniel McNeel, agent for
The Commoner, edited by William
Jennings Bryan, can be addressed
ct Lexington, We.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
OUR BUYER
has just returned from the Northern rlarket

has Just returned from the Northern llarke
and our latest purchases Of New Spring Goods are now
arriving We are proud of the values will be able
to offer, as many of them compare favorably with the
prices that prevailed two years ago. before everything
got high.
SILKS, for example, are off in price, and offer
beautiful patterns in fancy silks at 10 to 30 cents that
have been 87B cents to 81 co.
Suesine Silks al 47I cents, and Punjabs and Shant
ungo at IS cents are attracting much attention The
two last named are of the CROUCH silk variety much
in demand and must not be confused with cheap im
taton at low price Ours ARE SILK and cannot be ex-
ceed at the price
DRESS GOODS, woolens, are here in great variety
from the plain smooth fabrics to the checks and stripes
These last are both very good and shown in range
of price from so cents to IL %. Mohairs Panamas
Batstes Serges Voles and B'oadclohs all in good
demand, and stock is full pleasing and upto date
LACEs AND EnBROlDERIEs appeal very strongly
to u.s. as well as to lady patrons and as conse
duence we carry of the best stocks shown in any
- small town. Have just received fresh additions to our
stock in val edgings inaertings and aoyers, as
well as other attractive goods in that line
COLORED WASH GOODS Include Lawns, Bats
tes Swisses, etc etc. Every piece new--no old stock
and prices are away down, lower than for a long
time We struck the market at just the right momtn
and can SELL of these goods at less than we would
have had to PAY short time ago We offer at III cents
the best values and tn prettiest styles have seem
goods that have been l2s cents at wholesale
Odds and Ends in Children's Hosiery. Be'hie the
Black Car Hose offered Il short tim ago (of Which
few are left,) we we will close ont at 10 cents some
other numbers that have been l2a and 10 cents The
stock is limited and first come first served
LADIES' NECKWEAR.
Tho prettiest line have shown, including
the latest things in Bows, Collars and Jabos. Do not
fail to them and you'll be to want some OF them
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01

Fickel weather. DR.. Fahrney's Teeth
ing Syrup is always dependable. Doc
tors prescribe 1t. Write for fee sRparbs
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-01
LADIES' NECKWEAR.

Tn prettiest line have shown including
the latest things in Bows Collars and Jabos. Do not
fail to see them and you be of them
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-13

r. g. Kirch, contracting arch
itect for the new courthouse,
writes the County Judge that
he will have his plans completed
and be down here by April first.
You will find everything new
and FRESH at a. II. Thompson $
Drug Store. Paints, oils, glass,
dips, tablets, envelopes, candies
Your prescriptions accurately
compounded.
L. n. Lochridge, now of Iowa
Park, came in Wednesday. He
is here to see about the sale of
some of his land in this county.
Mr.. LOchridge is on crutches,
the result of a fall from a build
ing sometime last fall.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-13

County Judge Renfro, of Bris-
coe county was in town yester-
day on his way to the tax con
vention at Hereford which meets
today.
Some sales of land were made
last week to the eXcursiOniStS
but just to whom and how much
cannot now be ascertained with
any degree of satisfaction.
Walter f. Crawford, in Plain
view last week on business, re-
turned home the first of this
week. Asked about the rumor
touching his moving down in
that country he said it was all
bosh.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-13
& q y = y y go

Next Tuesday is st. Patrick 5
Day.
G.. NJ. Hardin of Amarillo was
visitor in town Wednesday.
Mrs. Jasper n. Haney re
turned home Tuesday from her
visit to WeathertOrd.
Tuesday was clean up day
all over Texas. Not observed to
any great extent here.
Mrs. D. A. Park returned
Wednesday from a two weeks
visit to her parents at Amarillo.
The talk about organizing a
base ball team for Canyon City
this year is not near so fierce as
that of 1907.
No use to talk sewers and
waterworks until we are willing
to quit our village ways-quit
raising hogs in town.
Mrs. Ebbling is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. S.
Carter. She expects to remain
some three or four weeks.
The Tulia Standard says that
Swisher county citizens will soon
vote upon the question of the is.
suance of bonds for the building
of a new courthouse.
a. II. Thompson $ stock of fine
perfumes, soaps, toilet prepare
tons, brushes, etc. is wonder
fully complete and good. Call
on him.
There il a City ordinance re-
curing that closets be so closed
at the back that papers won't
escape-it is not respected.
What are the authorities going
to do about it?
The Claude News says that
Claude is now assured of a gin.
The stockholders are all local
men, the necessary amount has
been subscribed and the farm
ers notified to pitch their crops
for 1908.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-13

One more new settler for the
Umbarger naborhood this week
j. w. Fling from Iowa.
The new pOstotfice, occupied
the first of the week as such, is
now one of the nObbiest things
of the town.
Go to A. H. Thompson, the re-
liable East Side PURE DRUG
Druggist. Every want in the
line of drugs and medicines
can be filled.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Hamilton,
who last year moved from here
to Rotan, will be back here this
week and likely make Canyon
City their home.
The Tulia Commercial Club is
reported as having arranged
with Bell county cotton gin men
for a gin with capacity of
twenty bales per day at Tulia.
You get the newest and BEST
drinks at our Fountain. Will
treats you soyou want to return.
Drink with us-A. H. Thompson,
Leading Druggist,
Richard c. Peacock of Kansas
City is in town the guest of John
Hutson with whom he is asso.
ciated in the management of the
Cedar Valley Land q Cattle Co.
business.
Thru Garrison Harrison & Co.
the Gus Wansley residence was
sold on Saturday to Henry
Kottmeyer of Nashville Illinois.
The purchaser expects to move
here sometime next fall
With hog raising prohibited
within the incorporate limits of
Canyon City, The News might
favor a further advance toward
city ways by providing a sewer
age system and for waterworks.
But, if still stuck on the hog, we
had better let the other go.
Amarillo has made good be-
ginning toward the Panhandle
Fair. 1t is to be capitalized at
fifty thousand dollars, the shares
to go at $50 each. The sum of
81, $50 was subscribed at the first
meeting Thursday night of last
week. 1t will be a fine invest
ment for Amarillo and a good
thing for the entire Panhandle.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-13

The case of the PecOS Valley
and Northern Texas Railway Co.
VS.. John a. Wallace, ried here
last summer and "A Judgment
given to Wallace, has been af-
] tirmed in the Court of Civil APP
peals.
j. Il. Harter is now associated
with CheSSer in the blacksmith
shop across the street from The
News Office. Harter needs no
introduction to our people either
as a man or as Il workman and all
will be glad to welcome him back
and patronize his business.
Henry Clews, the Wall street
tinancier, says that there is no
more harm in buying stocks for
profit than in buying stock or
land in the hope of future gain;
that if one is gambling, so is the
other and, in the opinion of The
News, Henry is about right
The fire observed in the direc-
ton of Amarillo last Friday night
I was the burning of two cars and
5000 new cross ties for use on
the Rock Island extension The
ties were stacked in the Rock
Island yards and are supposed
20 have caught from Il fire made
by tramps.
Among the new settlers NOV
| ing in this week are Bert Conner
and his brother, from Iowa.
Their car was unloaded at I'm
barger the first of the week. In
connection with j. +. Rogers
they bought Il half section {
miles west of town, will reside
this year upon the Rogers quar-
ter upon which Coffey Brothers
recently completed house, and
put in cultivation this year BOO
acres out of the 32O.
Today, if the call or invitation
of County Judge Russell of Deaf
Smith county be needed, there
are gathered at Hereford several
Plains county Judges, assessors
and county commissioners for
the purpose of discussing the
/ full rendition law and to agree
on Il common plan of action with
reference thereto. Among those
intending to go from here are
County Judge Henson, Assessor
Joe Foster and the county COM
missionerS.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-13
Commercial Club Notice

The Canyon City Commercial Club
offers it's services to all who seek in
formation touching either town or
county. Call on the secretary or
write him.
The Club will keep in touch with
Federal and State agricultural au-
thOrities and will take pleasure in
obtaining information for Randall
county farmers-=if desired.
The seCretary's office is in The
News building. If you have anything
good for yourself which you are will
ling to share with Canyon City and
with Randall county call at The
News office and ask for
GEO. A. BRANDON.
Secretary 6. G. 6. 6.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-16
Through Courtesy of Com
mandant Mexican Cadets
Are Invited to Call.
Probable That They Will
Pay Their Visit To-day,
Though the Date Has Not
Yet Been Definitely De
cided Upon

Through the courtesy OF the COM
mandant OF the Pensacola navy yard
the twenty-seven naval cadets aboard
the Mexican training ship Yucatan
are to call and make an inspection OF
the yard. The date when they are 10
nav this visit has not yet been decid-
ed on. but it will probably be this
morning or afternoon, as the young
men are anxious to visit the yard
The invitation came from the com
mandant after an exchange of court
estes between the lieutenant major
commander of the YUCatan and the
commandant of the yard. and was
welcomed by the cadets who viii visit
the yard accompanied by the lieuten-
ant who is in command of them on
board the ship.
All official calls have been exchang-
. ed between the officers of the vessel
( port. city and navy yard, and yester-
lday there were some callers aboard
the ship who returned to the city late
lin the afternoon.
/, As is usual, there were quite a mum
port. city and navy yard, and yester
terday and last night.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-16
FAIRBANKS DID
THE HONORS ON
KERN s RETURN
Vice President
Presents His Friend and
Neighbor to Vast Throng,
Which Greets Newly Nom
mated Candidate.
BY Associated Press-

indianapolis, Ind. July Ia non
partisan reception given to John w
Kern, the newly nominated Democrat
ic candidate for the vice presidency,
and held in the courthouse yard to-
night, on the candidates return from
Denver, was as hearty and generous
and spontaneous as citizens OF India
napolis, regardless Of politics, could
make it.
full five thousand persons gave
Kern a hearty welcome, and cheered
him enthusiastically.
The candidate was presented to
the crowd by Charles w Fairbanks,
vice president of the United States,
and spoke about 20 minutes. Kern
presented Fairbanks to a big nOn-par-
tisan gathering under similar ciTcum-
stances four years ago.
Vice-president Fairbanks was ap-
plauded heartily when he arose He
spoke about ten minutes, and paid a
high tribute to his friend and neigh
Dor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-16
HORSES DOPED
At BRIGHTON
Stewards Investigate Queer
Entries Beardall Came
Out of the Paddock Steam
ing and Attracted So Much
Attention That Investiga-
ton Followed.
Special 70 The Journal.

New York July 15.-There have
been so many TumOTs of the use OF
stimulants lately that the stewards or
the Brighton track have got busy,
with the result that the entry of W.
KunZe'S BeaTdall, a starter in the
first race yesterday, has been refused
for the rest % the meeting while the
license of Trainer A. Carter was sus-
pended. and his case referred TO the
Jockey Club
BeardaH came out of the paddock
..steaming" He looked and acted
like a crazy horse. and Garner who
had the mount, seemed fearful that
ne would be thrown The horse at
tractei 80 much general attention
that the stewards decided that some
thing was wrong with him. and af
ter the track veterinary had made an
examination Of the animal the abOvS
action vas taken Carter denied
that ne had used dope and said
that the horse was simply bad ACTOR,
Other more prominent tralneF
have been suspected Of using stimu'
Ianfs. and il is said that the stewards
have placed them under surveillance
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-16
ENGLAND NOW HAS
FOUR TO u. S. TWO
A Record-Breaking Javelin
Throw is Made by Lem
ming of Sweden lie
Threw 17S feet ~ inches,
or Three Feet Better Than
Any Predecessor.
ev Associates Press

Iondon. July 15--The gold medals
went TO Great Britain, France anu
Sweden. as winners of the finals IN
+odav-s events at the Olympic games
Britain was a double winner, ana
France and Sweden each secured one
first The United States had TO De
satisfied with one silver meudl' oS III
boIic of second place in the three mile
team, race, but the American repre-
senTation in the various events was
small.
There were four finals assigned TO-
dav England won the 600 yards cE-
cling race, and the three miles team
race thus bringing the number OF So!d
medals accredited to Great Britain
mn 70 date I'D to four, compared with
the two standing to the credit OF the
United States 49,.
The only final in which the latter
country participated was the three
milo team race, and the American
team finished an easy second
France captured her gold medal tor
the victory in the 2,000-metre tan
dem cycle race, and sweden LOT lem,
mjne's mountaineering javelln throw
of I7S feet, IL inches, Whlch Top
ned the best previous throw more imam
three feet ..-
Greece France and Great Britain
each took silver medals for second IN
iaveIin throwing, $50 yards, cycle
race and 2,O0O-metre events, respect
iveIv- while Norway, Germany ana
Sweden took bronze medals IN the
same events
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-16
Nv Associated Press

Columbus, o.. July 15--The PROM
bitionists national convention when
met hero today. worked unueT tenn
norarv organization throughout It's
Two sessions, and adjourned until TO-
morrow without hearing the report
trom the committee appointed 10 Sc
.ect permanent officers.
In fact. little was accomplished To-
dav beyond naming the members Oh
the various committees and leceiF-
ing reports of the committee on rules
and credentials The committee on
permanent organization viii report to-
morrow morning and Prot. CharleS
ScanIOn. OF PfttsbuTg, one OF the can
didateS for president, may 0e nameu
as permanent chairman.
The presidential nomination re-
mains open, and there has been no
marked concentration in favor OF any
candidate
II is practically agreed that the
nomination could be had by Judge Sea
porn Wright. of Georgia, II lie would
exDress a willingness to accept he
has not announced himself ds can
d.date.
Che address of the temporary chair
man, Robt II. Patton, both Id the mat
ter and manner of delivery, made
strong impression on the delegates,
aud before the morning adjournment
vas taken his boom was fairly under
way.
/ The committee on resolutions met
| Immediately after the adjournment OF
the morning session, and delegated
the task of writing a platform 10 Z
subcommittee of five The dOcumenl
itself has not been prepared, out the
| principal planks to be incorporated
are about as follows.
| A declaration in favor of extending
suffrage to women, the election o.
senators by the direct vote Of the
people will be favored. and ringin;
declaration will be made against The
existing revenue laws, which PEI mi
Continues o., Second Paae1
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-16
HAD
QUIET DAY
Candidate Was Not Bother
ed by Visitors He is
Contemplating Whether
or Not He Will Make an
Extended Campaign Tour
This Year.
'6v Associated Press.

Fairview Farm, Lincoln, Neb.. July
15-POlitiCians were conSpicuOusly
absent today from the home of VIII
liam Jennings Bryan, and in cOnse-
quence the democratic nominee spent
a very quiet time.
The question as to whether or not
he would make an extended cam
paign tour is one which Bryan is now
considering
BRYAN still enteTtains the view
advanced by him that the occupant
of the vice-presidential chair should
be accorded greater dignity, AMI
not only sit in the cabinet meetings
and participate in their deliberations,
but also should be kept informed or
all matters of state in order that ne
might be better prepared TO perform
the duties o. president should he be
called upon 10 assume that office.