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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Personals

Mr.. A, F. Jahnke, Jr., of Rich
mond is in Lexington this week.
Mr.. Z. A. Quaries of Louisville
KY, is a visitor in Lexington this
week.
Mr.. @. S. Miller of Shepherds.
town, W. Va, is visiting Mrs. G,
w. Bare.
Mr.. Jacob Lyons went to Lynch
burg Monday night on business
trip of several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hoover of
Roanoke are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. @. r. Simpson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Penning-
ton have returned from Mountain
Lake where they spent the sum-
mer.
Mrs. William A. Anderson has
returned to. Richmond to spend the
winter with her husband, Attor-
ney-General Anderson.
Rev. j. R. Andrew, presiding
elder of Roanoke district, occupied
the pulpit of Trinity Methodist
church Sunday morning last.
Mr.. Frank Moore is in Harrison
burg attending meeting of the
trustees of the Harrisonburg State
Normal and Industrial School for
Women.
Mrs. Samuel Nj. Wilbourn of
Buena Vista spent several days in
Lexington the past week visiting
her mother, Mrs. Margaret S.
Humphris.
Misses Susie Wash and Fannie
Tankersley have returned from
New York, having purchased the
fall stock of millinery for Lexing-
ton Millinery Parlor.
Professor Ebert w. G. Boogher
of the department of English in
the Georgia School OF Technology,
Atlanta, Ca, is visiting his father,
Mr.. Edward N. Boogher,
Superintendent j. E. Spurrier
If the Valley Division of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad announ-
ces that Mr.. J, S. Rogers has teen
appointed agent at East Lexing-
ton in place of Mr.. E. L. Williams,
who has been assigned to other
duties.
Hon. H. St. George Tucker has
received notice that his son, Mr..
Albert S. j. Tucker who took the
examination at Fort Leavenworth |
for a position in the U. S. Army,
had passed successfully and would
be assigned to second Lieutenant
cy.
Mr.. Foxhall Daingerfeld of Lex
ington, KY, a former well known
student at Washington and Lee,
has accepted "a position with.
dramatic company and will go on
the stage in New York. While at
Washington and Lee Mr.. danger
field took much interest In dra-
mates and appeared in several
plays presented by the University
Dramatic Club.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
V. NJ. L. Foot Ball Prospects

The V. M. 1. foot ball squaC
was out in full force last Thurs
day afte. noon. Coach Roller, whit
had such success with last years
team Is in charge again and has 6
very able corps of assistants help
ing him.
Pat Krebs of Virginia will as
sist all the season and will give
special attention tc the line men
Stude of 'O6 is working on the
guards and tackles, Hancock OF
'OS on the center, and Doyle of '0S
on the quarter back. All of the
coaches with the exception OF
Krebs are ex-V. NJ. I.stars in their
respective positions.
Bully Poague, who had the mis-
fortune to go down and out in
mld-season last year, with a
broken shoulder, after making a
splendid record in the early games
will lead the team this year.
Poague IS considered the best end
player in Virginia, if not IN the
South. In addition to Poague the
old men on hand are Porter at half
back, McLane at full back of last
years first squad, and Alexander,
MCMILLAN. Devant, Poague, H.. all
of whom were strong candidates
for the first line up last year.
The squad numbers about fifty
men from whom Mr.. Roller hopes
to find acceptable men to fill the
places of the eight veterans lost BY
graduation. He, however, has got
his work cut out for him to repro
duce such players as Hancock at
center, Doyle at quarter, Massie
at half back and Dunbar at guard.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Opening of Public School

The public schools of Lexington
opened for the session yesterday.
and many pupils reported. The
first days enrolment showed 1877
in the Grammar Schools and SO in
the High School. The change of
the old Sth grade to the first year
of the High School becomes effect
I've this year, and the course is
somewhat extended.
Principal Wsddell was busy yes
terday assigning pupils to the
various grades. The teachers,
with one exception, were present
for their duties. In the High
School are Miss Hettie G.. Ans
pach, Miss Jessie Young and Miss
Myrtle Moore, and in the Gram
mar Schools Misses Henrietta Dun
lap, Elmer Crigler, Maggie Shanks
(who is substituting for Miss NJ.
Kate Warner Mary L. Smith and
Mary S. Preston.
Because of the proposed erection
of the new High School building
on the Ann Smith Academy lot, the
High School is being conducted
this year in the Graded School
building on Washington street, and
Miss Preston is occupying the Fire
mems building on Main street with
the 1st and End grades.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
UA thoroughbred Tramp

A good laughing performance
may be expected at the Henry St.
Opera House Friday night, Sept
18th, on the presentation of Elmer
Walters successful western play
GA Thoroughbred Tramp. This
piece seems to have sufficien
strength to live Indefinitely. The
play has been seen again and again
only to find each succeeding season
more prosperous. To Rush Thorn
son, the tramp, portrays ruined
Jealous husband who has misjudg-
ed the actions of his wife in her
attempt to save his sister.
The piece contains a pleasing
hero and heroine, the ever scheem-
ing gambler william, chick sou
brette and a popular Dutch char
acisr; the scenery of which, there
promises to be an abundance, is
said to help materially in making
the performance agreeable. Tickets
at Quisenberry's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Rockbridge Teachers in Faculty
at Woodstock

The High School at Woodstock
opened Monday of last week in
their new building. Two ROCK.
bridge teachers are In this school
the principal, Mr.. William A. An
derson, Jr., and Miss Jen D.
Wheat. The Shenandoah Herald
has the following to say about
them:
1.-THE principal, William A. An
derson, Jr., B. S., starts his second
year at the head of the school and
to his unhagging efforts to estab-
lish frst-class school is due, to a
great degree, the success with
which the session begins, Mr..
Anderson is a nephew of Attorney
General Anderson of Virginia and
is a native of Rockbridge county.
He is graduate of the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and was
called to the ' oodstock school
from Fairfield, Va.
"Miss Jen Darrell Wheat, is
from Fairfield, Virginia, and re-.
ceived her education in private
schools. She is a teacher of wide
experience, having taught in Vir.
ginia, Georgia and Minnesota.
Miss Wheat has the Seventh grade
and High School history" /.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Proceedings of Circuit Court of
kockbrIdge

The Circuit Court of Rockbridge
is still in session this week, and
several days of the term have been
spent in the trial of liquor cases,
appealed from the Mayors court.
Charles P. Cornelius, convicted
of selling liquor without license
and fined 800 and given sixty
days in Jail, was tried and the
jury brought in a verdict of not
guilty. The appeal case of Mid
dleton Rome was tried and he was
found not guilty.
The appeal case against Charles
Morris, convicted in the Mayors
court for perjury, was tried Thurs
day and the jury failed to agree.
The charge of perjury grew out of
liquor case, in which Morris was
tried for selling liquor without
license. The case Is set for No
vember 3, 1908.
The voting place of Montgomery
precinct, Buffalo district, was
changed from that place to Paint
er's Mill.
The will of Mrs. Ollie M. Leech,
deceased, was admitted to record
and her husband, Coray r. Leech
qualified ss executor without Sc
curity, according to the terms Of
the will. He gave bond of 81, 800.
The following were appointed ap-
praisers on both the real and per.
sonal estate of Mrs. Leech: E. P.
Barger. w. r. Parsons, j w. Bur-
ger, w. E. L. Stark and j. Walter
Sizer.
The trial of Moore Conner, in
dicted for DESERVING and willfully
neglecting to provide for the sup
port of his wife, was continued to
September 22nd.
j. E.Irvan qualified as constable
for Natural Bridge district, to sue
coed Charles Short who was
elected November 5, 1907, and
failed to qualify In time provided
by law.
The name of Jennie Bacon
Funkhouser, child of Cornelia
Bacon Funkhouser, deceased, and
Vernon E. Furkhouser, was
changed to Jennie Overton Bacon.
The qualification of F.F. Harris,
school trustee for Natural Bridge
district, was noted.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
The Remedy That Does.

Dr.aKing's New Discovery is the
remedy that does the healing Others
promise but fail to perform" says Mrs.
4. R. Pierson, of Auburn Centre, Pa
"It is curing me of throat and lung
trouble of long standing, that other treat
ments relieved only temporarily. New
Discovery Is doing me so much good
that ] feel confident its continued use
for reasonable length of time will re-
store me to perfect health" This re,
nowned cough and cold remedy and
throat and lung healer is sold at b. II.
Gorrells drug store, SOC. and Sl.OO.
Trial bottle free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postoffice for the week ending Sept.
IA, 1908:
Clodfelter, Fred ~
Cox, E. H.
Camden. Mrs. Thos.
Harrison, Margaret
Johnnaster, r.
McCulloch, Mrs. Chas. b.
McCulloch, Miss Grace
Matthews, Vincent 5.
Seerber, E. M.
Truslow, Richard E. (2)
Tygrette, Mrs. Catharine
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, Z. M.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Opening of w. l.. U.

Washington and Lee University
will open tomorrow. Formal SER
vices will be hsld in the University
chapel at 9 o'clock in the morning,
20 which the public is invited.
An unusually large number of
students have already reached
Lexington, and prospects are
bright for an increased attendance
over last year,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Judge Lindsay for Mr.. Bryan

Hon. William Lindsay, Ex'Unit-
ed States Senator from Kentucky,
now a resident Of New York city,
one of the most prominent public
nen of our day, was born and
reared In old Rockbridge county,
where Judge Lindsay still has
many kin. 1t will be gratifying to
the Democrats of his native county
who are loyal to Mr.. Bryan, to
read the following excerp, that we
clip from one of our exchanges:
"FOrmer u. S. Senator William
Lindsay, speaking before an i'm
ne..se crowd of Democrats in Ken
lucky the other night, announced
his support of Bryan for the Presi-
dency this year ord strongly CON-
mende6 the prominence given the
Democratic platform by its demand
for tariff reform. Lindsay refused
to support the Nebraskan in his
previous races and vigorously seer
ed Roosevelt in attempting to die
tate the appointment Of his sue.
cessor."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Splendid Showing at v. M. L.

At noon today there were en-
rolled 1926 cadets at the Virginia
Military Institute, which is eight
more than the total enrolment for
last year. OF this number l52 are
new men. Judging from the ex-
perience of past years, it is thought
that the total enrolment this year
will reach at least 800.
The daily duties are being met
by the young men with interest and
enthusiasm. The new men ore a
fine looking set of fellows, and al
ready the evidences of military du-
ties are observable.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
II Can't Be Beat.

The best of all teachers is experience
G. NJ. Harden, of Silver City, Nortf
Carolina, says: find Electric Bltter'
does all that's claimed for il. FcI
Stomach, Liver and Kidney trouble
It can't be beat. have tried it anC
found it a most excellent medicine
Mr.. Harden is right;it'st he best OF a Il
medicines so for weakness, lame back,
and all run down conditions. Best toe
for chills and malaria. Sold under guar
antee at b. H. GorrelPs drug store'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Grand Jury

The grand jury brought in the follow
ing indictments yesterday: Against
Laura Newell and Mary Irvine fol
HOUSEKEEPING and larceny; against W.
L. Jackson for obstructlng justice by
threats and force; against j. r. Law
horn for rape.
The trial of Laura Newell ard Mary
Irvine was set for September oath, and
the trial of J. K. Lawhorn for Septem-
her 23rd
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Passed Examination Successfully

James Donahue. New Britain, Conn,
writes: 1T ried several kidney RENE
dies, and was treated by our best phy-
sicians for diabetes, but did not i'm
prove until l took Foley's Kidney
Remepy. After the second bottle l
showed Improvement, and five bottles
cured Lac completely. l have since pass
ed rigid examination for life lnsur-
ance." Foley's Kidney Remedy cures
backache and all forms of kidney and
bladder trouble. B. H. Gorrell. Drug
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
See the Tramp

You need not make trip to Colorado
for your health if you go and see Elmer
Walters "a Thoroughbred Tramp" at
the Henry-St. Opera House, September
18th. This season Mr.. Walters is max
ing a feature in this production OF the
fast moving train in rain storm,
which he helped bring into popularity
many years age and it is said the scene
in the third act is a marvellous attempt
at realism. The piece has a well writ
ten story and the fun is fast and furi-
Gus. Tickets on sale at Quisenberrys
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
A Beautiful Woman

Her surroundings should be in har-
mony, and can best be made so by a
well kept home. The l.. & NJ. Pure
Paint makes the home beautiful 1t
preserves it and prevents decay. III
cost per gallon ready for use is Only
S1.20. 1t wears for ten years and long
or. ThirtY-three years of continuous
use is evidence.
Sold by McCrum Drug Co., Lexing-
ton: II. l.. Gilkerson. Buena Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16

Friday's Roanoke World: The
first speech-making OF the presi-
Dental campaign in Roanoke took
place at Assembly hall last night.
The hall was crowded with Demo
Gratis, and Hon. Harry st. George
Tucker, the principal speaker,
aroused considerable enthusiasm.
Mr.. Tucker ably discussed the
tariff and imperialistic policy Of
the Republican party. He was
frequently applauded and made e
fine impression on the crowd.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
BIG Island Excursion

About 100 excursionists from Big Is
land were visitors in Lexington last
Thursday. They reached here on the
early morning train, and returned ON
the late train that afternoon. They pic
nicked on the grounds of Washington
and Lee and the Virginia Military In
stitute. The visitors expressed the M
selves as having had pleasant day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Buena Vista's Budget of News
and Personals
Gazette Co,resboRdenee

| NHNcHc CVJycSDOHdcHCc
Sept. 15-After the closing ex
ercises of the State Convention d
Christian Endeavor Societies OF
last Friday night reception wai
held at-the hospitable home of Mr.
W. ID. Brown. The reception was
given in honor of the visiting
delegates and large crowd was
present. The evening was spent
in games and social intercourse
and at late hour delightful re-
freshments were served.
The convention was interesting
and instructive. Among the speak
ers were DIR. Jas. Lewis Howe of
Lexington and Mr.. William Shaw
of Boston, Mass, secretary of the
United Society. Rev. K. L. We'll
ford of Newport News was re-
elected president. Mr.. W. II
Shirley of Buena Vista was elected
one of the vice-presidents, Mr.. j.
A. Stuart of Buena Vista. treasurer,
and Rev. r. e. Steele of New Mon
mouth, chairman press committee.
Mr.. Steele's society was awarded
the banner for best work.
AT special meeting OF the City
Council on last Friday evening
franchise was granted to the Rock
bridge Power Co. to furnish lights
to the city. Several new indus
tries have applied to the above
concern for power and will locate
here when the power plant Is COM
pleted. The council also decided
to erect several thousand feet more
of granolithlc sidewalks.
The public schools opened on
Monday morning with very large
attendance. Two new rooms have
been added this summer and when
completed will relieve the crowded
condition of the buildings very
much.
Mrs. VIM. E. Egolf of Rogers
ford, Penn, is the guest of Miss
Ella Arbogast.
Mrs. Edward Whitetorn of Nor
folk and Miss Mlttie Dobson of
Lynchburg spent Sunday as the
guests of Mrs.W. j. Wright at the
Marlbrook.
Mrs. Hardwick of Wilmington,
Y. c., and Miss Ella Reed of Sc
leila are the guests of Mrs. G. D.
Miss Sallie johnson of Charles
on, w. Va, is the gust of Miss
louise Meriwether.
Mayor Lake has organized his
;hain gang and has secured sever
i members who are doing good
work on the city streets.
Miss Lois Emtree left Tuesday
or Hollins where she will enter
Iollins Institute for the coming
eselOn.
Miss AdeIine Zimmerman left
londay morning for Richmond to
inter- one OF the hospitals to study
or a trained nurse.
Mr.. w. 7. Paxton, who is i'll with
Uphold fever, is reported no bet
err at this writing.
Mr.. w. II. Pichard of Randle-
ian, N. O., was a business visitor
n the city Tuesday.
Mr.. A. E. McVitty of Philadel-
lila is spending several days in
own this week. H. r. M.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
VIII Interest ManV

Every person should know that good
health is impossible If the kidneys are
deranged. Eolev's Kidney Remedy
will cure kidney and bladder disease
in every form, and will build up and
strengthen these organs so they will
perform their functions properly. No
danger of Bright's disease or diabetes
if Fo!ey's Kidney Remedy is taken in
time. ii: H. Gorrell. Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
The Dixie MInstrels

The presentation Of the ''Dixie Minis
trels" last Friday night in Lexington
was a charming entertainment, and
and was witnessed by good audience.
The participants were real negroes
and they entertained the audience in
fine style. The dancing and tricks and
songs brought down the house. The
Street band proved a winning card.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
When TITLES Become Troubles

If any person suspects that their
kidneys are de.anged they should take
Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and
not risk having Bright's disease or dia-
betes. Delay gives the disease a stron-
ger foothold and you should not delay
taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. b. H.
Gorrell. Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
EIy's Cream Balm

has been tried and not found wanting
in thousand of homes all over the count
~. 1t has won a place in the family
medicine closet among the reliable
household remedies, where it is kept
at hand for use In treating cold in the
head just as soon as some member OF
the household begins the preliminary
sneezing or snuffing. 1t gives immedi-
ate relief and day or two's treatment
will put a stop to a cold which might,
If not checked, become chronic and run
into bad case of catarrh
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Arrested for Larceny

Deputy Sheriff John l.. Rarger last
FrioaY morning arrested John Newell
and his wife, Laura Newell, and Mamie
Irvine, all white, for breaking into j:
P. Leckey's store at Fancy Hill and
stealing goods. They Were brought to
Lexington and lodged in jail.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Monument from Italy

Mr.. Charles s. Miller of Shepherds
town, w. Va, is in Lexington putting
up tombstone at the grave Of the late
Mr.. w. r. Wilbourn. The stone was
shipped direct from Italy and is the
second one in the Lexington cemetery
iron thmt eountry.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
Chr Gazfttf
LEXINGTON, Va. September 16, 1908
New Advertisements


c. A. Brady-notice to teachers.
Irwin & Co.-new goods, new prices.
Mrs. M. s. Humphris-public sale OF
personality.
r. K. Brown-announceme Shenan-
doah Valley Business College.
Misses Sterbenk - latest styles in
trimmed and untrlmmed hats.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16

A Lucky Little Country Church
For The Gazette
TIMBER RIDGE, Sept. 15-The A.
r. P. Church at Timber Ridge has
had many blessings bestowed upon
1t the past few months. 1t has been
thoroughly renovoted, tinted and
painted. Has been presented with
an additional hitchihg ground we'll
shaded. an exquisite set ~ of
wooden collection plates of splen.
did polish and Of the conventional
shape and STYLE presented by Mr..
Roy D. Thompson land oy the way
made by the McDonogh boys), and
what is new in our country church
es large memorial window, a
figure piece in rich stained glass to
the beloved memory of DR.. HoratIo
Thompson who was pastor for
many years. This beautiful win
dow is presented by his daughter,
Mrs. T. N. Davis of Lynchburg,
Va, and will be duly presented
and unveiled when Mrs. Davis re-
turns from the Bermuda Islands,
Last Sabbath the many friends
of the young organist, Miss Jennie
Green, daughter of Mr.. Thos.
Green of Tim Der Ridge, presented
her with a lovely gold chatelaine
watch In appreciation of her faith
fulness to church and organ.
Don't you think, Mr.. Editor, that
for a country church THE one has
been most fortunate in these ma
teriel gifts and above all has been
blessed by the addition of between
fifty and sixty converts and certi-
fed members since DR.. Orr's won
derful and unprecedented revival
few weeks ago. I. r.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16

A large party from Lexington
drove to Buena Vista last Friday
night to the Christian Endeavor
Convention which met in the
Prssbytstian church Of that city.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16

Men always love to see girl
With a dandy clear complexion.
Rocky Mountain Teas the stuff
That gives it to perfection.
--A II, 0erktlk
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-09-16
News from Natural Bridge and
Springfield
Gazette Cotresbondenee

| O0<efN COfteSD0HdeHcs
Sept. 15-The Misses Stark gave
a farewell entertainment Thursday
night to Miss Scotia Stark at their
10y ely home "Glendower," which
was beautifully decorated for the
occasion with golden rods and cut
flowers. Delicious refreshments
were served during the evening.
The guests present were Mrs. WE.
Arnold, Misses Pearl aud Mabel
Wilson, Sallie Long, Susie Watts,
Myrtle and Lottie Parsons, Mary
and Louise Ruff. Mary Rice, Edith
McClelland, Messrs. G. B. Leckey,
w. <. Arnold, Edgar Watts, Lewis
Ruff, G. o. Deacon, Julian LAM
bert, j. P. Houston, j. H. Peery, j.
H. McClells.nd, Lewis Parsons and
Mr.. johnson.
A revival meeting is,being held
at Mt. Olivet Methodist church at
Roaring Run by the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Whitesell, assisted by Revs.
A. Q. Flaherty and R. McNeer.
Mr.. W. r. Reynolds of Low
Moor. Va, paid a short visit to
friends at this place last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Arnold, Miss
Myrtle Parsons and Mr.. j. Howard
Peery spent Tuesday and Wednes-
day at the Peaks of Otter.
Misses Halle and Sallie Gillian
returned to their home in Buchan
an Monday after short visit to
friends here.
Mr., and Mrs. F. l.. Kicker Of Lex
milton were the guests OF their uncle,
Mr.. w. K. Parsons, last Sunday.
Miss Scotia Starke left Saturday for
Ala, where she will
teach this winter.
Miss Annie Watts who has been
visiting relatives here returned Wednes-
day to Buena Vista.
Mr.. J.P. Houston Of Vivian, w. Va,
Is spending some days at his home in
Rural Valley.
Mrs, Cora Leech spent Monday Ia
Lynchburg CLOVER Blossom.