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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
The Gazette as Member of the
Century Club

The st. Louis Republic on Sun
day, July 18th, completed one cen
fury of it's existence, and the oc-
casion was celebrated by issuing
one of the most magnificent edi-
tions ever published from an
American establishment, and con
tanning nearly two hundred pages
The Republic says there are six
ty newspapers published in the
United States that have existed
for one hundred years or more.
Three of these are published IL
Virginia, the Alexandria Gazette,
which was started in 1900; The
LEXINGTON GAZETTE, which was
first issued in 1904; and the
Lynchburg News, the successor of
the Lynchburg, Vlrginian, which
had its birth in 1908. Concerning
these sixty papers, the Republic
says: lin making this record.
Only those newspapers which are
really newspapers are taken into
consideration"
Speaking with reference to The
GAZETTE, our st. Louis contemp-
oary says:
Lexington (Va.) Gazette. Els
tablished, 1904. This old time
spokesman from one of the
most historical Of the many inter
es.ing portions of the Old Domin-
len, was founded in 1904; and is
now, therefore, 1O4 years old.
From all of the information OBJ
tainable, The GAZETTE has been,
as it is now, a weekly paper OF
Democratic political opinion. W.
r. Kennedy is it's editor and pub
liaher.D
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Bronze Statue of Gen. Lee for the
National Capitol

The statue of Gen. Robert K.
Lee, modelled by Edward V. Vslen-
tine, whose recumbent statue of
Lee over the Generals tomb in the
chapel at Washington and Lee
University is generally regarded as
one of the finest works Of art in
America, has just been cast in
bronze by the Gorham Manufact-
uring Company of Providence. R.
1. 1t is designed to occupy the
second of ViIginia's places in
Statuary Hail, in the Capitol at
Washington, one place being now
occupied by Ilaster cast of Hon.
dams famous figure Of Washing
ton. That will soon be duplicated
in bronze, and it is probe BILE that
the Gorham company will secure
the contract, as the legislative cor
mission which went to Providence
few days ago to inspect the Lee
statue ia delighted with the work.
IRE sword is an exact repro
duction of the sword presented to
General Lee by the State of Mary
land. The hands were modelled
from those of Bob" Lee, the Gen
erals son, whose hands were very
like his fathers.
The bronze figure is exactly life
size in every particular, and in
that respect. at least, could not
have been modelled by any other
sculptor. A year or SC before
Gener4l Lee died, in October, 1870,
1T the urgent request or frlenCs
ana former comrades in arms, he
reluctantly went to the studio of
Mr.. Valentine. where .he scul ptOr
took his complete mcr surements,
including the size of his head,
height Of forehead, length Of nose,
width Of mouth, length # hand
az d arm. and SO on.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Death of Mrs. William b. Blair
Sunday Morning

|
Mrs. Judith Cornelia Nicol
Blair, widow of Col. William B.
Blair, United States Army ano
Confederate States Army, fol
many years professor at the Vir'
ginia Military Institute, died al
her home On The Avenu Lexing
ton, Sunday morning, July 10,
1908, at six o'clock. The funeral
was held Monday afternoon at
o'clock from r. E. Lee Memorial
Episcopal church, conducted by
the rector, Rev.W. Cosby Bell,whC
was assisted by Rev. Robert j.
McBryde, D. D., former rector
Interment was made IN the Lex
ington cemetery. One daughter sur
wives, Mrs. Anderson, wife of At
torney-General William A. Ander.
son.
Mrs. Blair was a woman OF
marked characteristics. Her life
of eighty-fve years covered a PER-
iod full Of events fraught with
momentous consequences to our
country and to mankind.
In 1928, when she was born in
New York City, that town con-
tanned less than l25,000 inhabi-
tants. She lived to see it number
perhaps four millions
She saw steamship navigation
successfully established as means
of transportation across the seas.
Steam railroads were introduced
and made successful means OF land
transportation during the earlier
years of her life. The practical
use of electricity as an agency of
communication, for propelling ma
chinery and vehicles, and for gen.
eratirg light and heat, was entirely
q creation of her life time.
The political and social changes
which she witnessed were equally
important with the industrial and
scientific.
She saw the Mexican and the
Confederate Wars, IT both Of
which her husband bore an active
and not inconspicuos part as SOL
der and officer of his country,
During the greater part of this
long and changeful period she
lived quietly in her home in this
town, where by unobtrusive dis
charge of duty, Aindliness and
helpfulness to others, and a life OF
Christian devotion and piety she
won the esteem ard affection of all
who knew her. The space of her
long and useful life covered man.
changes and embraced II uch OF
suffering and sorrow and afflictlon
braveiy borne. AT its end there
has come to her the peace which
passeth understanding.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Married

Observation-Disclosures Wednes
day. July Is, 1908, at Trinity Methodist
parsonage in Lexington. by Rev. VIII
liam s. Hammond, Mr.. George Chittum
and Miss Bertha Mccullough, daughter
of Mr.Peter H. McCullough,a all of neal
Natural Bridge, Rockbridge county.
REED-BAINE-W Wednesday, July 10
1908, in Lexington, by Rev. u. A; re,
nick, D. D., Mr.. Chester Adam heeo
and Miss Sadie Frances Balne, oaugn
ter of MIR. George o. Baine, all Of
Rockbridge county.
AeNoR-PETTY- Tuesday, July "a
1908, in Lexington, by Rev. ). n
Booker, Mr.. William Kemper Agnoi
and Miss CarriejBeatrice Petty, d&ugh'
ter of Mr.. John Petty, all OF ROCK
bridge county.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
The u. and /. Avenue

The suggestion of opening up a
driveway between Washington
street and the V. M. L, grounds,
west of Washington and Lee and
the Virginia Military Institute, has
directed attention to the needs OF
such a street for the purpose OF
developing the University and
Institute grounds. When opened,
the name suggested by a public
eririted gentleman is The U. and
L. Avenue, uniting the initials of
the two institutions. The name
would be unique, to say the least,
and would be most appropriate.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Bush Meeting

An interesting bush meeting was
held last Sunday at Mr.. Robert
Agnor's grove near Whistle Creek.
Services were held in morning and
afternoon, with preaching at both
services by Rev. j. II. Brown, pas
tor Randolph-Street Methodist
church, Lexington. A large con-
gregGtion was present, including
many white people. A basket din
ner was served at noon.
Another meeting will be held at
the same place Sunday, August
10th. An interesting program
will be announced later.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
IL Can't be Beat

The best oil all teachers is experience.
G. M, Harden of Silver City, North
Carolina, says: Il find Elect ic Bitters
does all that's claimed for it. For stom-
ach, Liver and Kidney troubles IL can
be beat. have tried il and find it a
most excellent medicine Mr.. Har-
den is right; it's the best of all medi,
cines also for weakness, lame back, and
all run down conditions. Best too for
chills and malaria. Sold under guran-
tee at B. II. GorrelPs drug store. SOC.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
A ReVe citation

1t is a revelation to people, the Sc
we're cases of lung trouble that have
been cured by Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t not only stops the cough but heals
and strengthens the lungs. l.. NJ.
Ruggles, Reasnor, Iowa, writes: THE
doctors said / had consumption, and
l got no better until l took Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t stopped the hem
orrhages and pain in my lungs aed
they are now as sound as bullet" b.
Fl. Gorrell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Jonn RobIuson's Circus Gives
Solid Comfort


The John Robinson Big Circus,
one of the oldest and best known
tented organizations in this coun-
try, are announcing their date for
two performances in Lexington on
Aug. 5.
While they have ever been in the
van of caterers to show goers, their
offering this season promises to out
shine any of their former efforts
and the bewildering array of i'm.
ported and domestic talent, viii
contribute to program of rare
excellence. Every comfort has
been provided for the possible Fat
tron, all can attend with the as
surance of an afternoon or evening
spent without the slightest dis
comfort. The mamouth tents have
been doubly water-proofed, wide
commodious seats are provided and
courteous ushers will be in attend.
ance to see that you are conducted
to your coupon cneir, in fact a
well appointed theatre can offer nc
more inducements, as a safeguard
to your welfare than this "father
of shows"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
EconOmy in 1908

Pure Linseed Oil costs much less
sold from the barrel than it does put up
In Tin Cans as Mixed Paint-In the
first instance you pay go cents per gal.
lon--in the second SLIGO. Now nix 8
gallons Of pure linseed oil with A gal
Ions l.. g. M. Paint and you have,
ready for use. gallons CT the best
paint made costing only $1.20 per gal
lon. Done in minutes.
Sold by McCrum Drug Co., Lexing'
ton; II. L. Gilkerson, Buena Vista.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
The Remedy That Does

:'Dr. Kings New Discovery Is the
remedy that does the healing others
promise but fail to perform, saws
Mrs 70. r. Pierson of Auburn Centre,
pa 1t is curing me of throat and
lung trouble of long stapdlAg, Ina a
other treatments relieved only temper
arily New Discovery is doing NE so
much good that 1 feel confident It's con,
tinued use for reasonable length OF
time will restore me to perfect health;
This renowned cough and cold remedy
and throat and lung healer Is sold at
B. H. Gorrell's drug store. 5Oc' ana
81 90 Trial bottle free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Mrs. William b. Blair

Entered into rest, at her residence In
Lexington, Virginia, on Sunday MGR
ming the 10Th. of July, 1908, Judith q.
Blair, wife of the late Col. VIM. b.
Blair of the Virginia Military Institute
formerly Of the United States and
Confederate States Arnies) and
daughter of Henry Woodruff Nlcoll
and Louisa A. Ireland Nicoll of New
York City, in which city MRS, Blair
was born on the 18th OF July, 1923.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Post Office Receipts

The receipts for the Lexington
postofice for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1908, were $13, 10000,
which is an increase OF $782.84
over the previous year.
The post office money orders
sold on the six r. F. D. routes
running out of Lexington for the
fiscal year ending June Both,
amounted to 81, 558.12.
The salaries in che Lexington
post Office were increased 5000 the
past year.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Church Improvement

The Presbyterian church lie be-
ing painted buff color with white
trimmings, to to take the place ol
the old lead color which for so ma.
ny years covered the building
Considerable interest was excited
when the tower was painted, and
large numbers of spectators watch
ed Mr.. Bud Robertson as he spread
the paint on the dizzy height OF
the steeple.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Arrested in Buena Vista

Staunton Argus: Robert Davidson
aged 10 wears. arrested at Buena Vista
and brought here by B. G. Wright, was
on yesterday held for the grand Jury
by Justice w. H. Asst. Davidson
brought here a mule belonging to Hen
~ Coffey and offered the mule and har,
ness for S12. He owned up and said
he was drunk.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Mrs. w. A. Rhodes Buried

The funeral Of Mrs. William A.
Rhodes was held from Trinity
Methodist church last Thursday
morning ut IL O'Clock, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. William S.
Hammond, who was assisted by
Rev. G. w. Staples of Golfers
town. Interment was made in the
Lexington cemetery.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22

A proclamation has been issued by
Thoma as G. Miller, state superintendent
of schools Of West Virginia, naming
Thursday, October 8. as Mound Day IN
West Virginia. The day will be OBJ
served in all the public schools OF the
state as devoted to the study OF the
history of the mound builders and il
has been planned to raise fund to
purchase the mound at Moundsville.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
RoiestVensky Dead

Bad Nauheim, Germany, :uly 90
Vice Admiral Rojestvenshy, who com
manded the Inflated Russian fleet
which was annihilated by the japanese
in the Sea of Japan in May 1905, die
here last night from heart trouble. 1t If
believed that the heart affection result
ted from injuries received by Admiral
Rojestyensky in the battle of the Sea
of Japan.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Guests at Wilson's Hotel

The following guest are registered at
the hotel at Wilson's Springs: Mrs
Merriweather, Mrs. gamma Paxton, Mrs
Paxton, Mrs. Souder and son, Mr..
Willie Burks, Mr.. Walker, Mrs. Nc;
Corkle and son, Mrs. J. T. Dunlop and
mother, Miss Carrie Davis, Mr.. Sam
Wilson, Mr.. Parrish, Mrs. Cunning
ham and son, Mr.. Kirk, from buena
Vista; Miss Hyde White, Miss lnez
Funkhouser, Misses Laird, Messrs.
Chas. Higgins, Harry Loyal, Holmes
Sherrard, from Lexington,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
delicious Banana Cream

This receipt is highly recommended
by one Of our correspondents; try 1t for
dessert tomorrow.
Peel five large bananas, rub smooth
with five teaspoonfuls Of sugar. ADD
one teacup sweet cream beaten to a
stiff froth, then add one 1Oc. package
of Lemon JELL-O dissolved In Is tea
cups boiling water. Pour into mold
and when cold garnish with candied
cherries, Serve with whipped cream,
or any good pudding sauce. JELLY
is sold by all Grocers at lOc' per pack
age
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
DR.. Adair Locates IN Pulaski

Dr.Templeton Adair, Son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. Med. Adair of Lex
ington, left Monday for Pulaski,
Va, where be has located to
practice his profession as assistant
to DR.. w. w. Chain, who enjoys
u large medical practice. DR..
Adair received his medical educa-
ton at the Univereity College Of
Medicine in Richmond. Va, and
at the Jefferson Medical College
of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia,
graduating from the latter lnsti-
tuition recently with distinction.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Best the World Affords

at gives me unbounded pleasure to
recommend Bucklen's Arnica Salve, "
says j. w. Jenkins of Chapel Hill, N.
G. II am convinced it's the best salve
the world affords. 1t cured felon on
my thumb, and it never fails to heal
every sore, bum or wound to which II
is applied. 25c. at b. H. Gorrell's
drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Just Exactly Right

II have used DIR. Kings New Life
Pills for several years, and find them
just exactly right" says Mr.. A. A.
FELTON, OF Huntsville, N. Y. New Life
Pills relieve without the least discom-
fort. Best remedy for cor stipation,
biliousness and malaria. 25c. at b. H.
Gorrell's drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Make a note now to get Ely's Crear

Make note now to get Ely's Cream
Balm II you are troubled with nasal Gu
tarrh, hay fever or cold in the head. 1t
is purifying and soothing to the SEN
sative membrane that lines the air
passages. 1t is made to overcome the
disease, not to fool the patient By a
short, deceptive relief, There is nC
cocaine nor mercury in it. Do not be
talked into taking substitute for
Ely's Cream Balm. All druggists sell
it. Price SOC. Mailed by Ely Bros,
IS Warren Street, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Rev. w. Williams Testlfies

Rev. l. w. Williams, Huntington,
w. Va, testifles as follows: "This is
to certify that l used Foley's Kidney
Remedy for nervous exhaustion and
kidney trouble, and am free to say that
Foley's Kidney Remedy will do all
that you claim for it, b. II. Cor
rell druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
r,other drav,s Sweet Powders for

Children successfully used by Mother
GRAY. nurse In the Children's Home IL
New York, Cure Feverishness, BAG
Stomach, Teething Disorders, move
and regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over 10000 testimonials. They
never fail. At all Druggists, 20c. Sam
Die FREE. Address, Allen S.Olmsted
Leroy, N. Y.
A CERTAIN CURE FOR ACHING FEET
Aliens Foot Ease, a powder; cures
Tired. Aching, Sweating, Swollen
feet. Sample sent FREE, also sam
ple of FooT-EASE SANITARY CoRN-PAI
a new invention. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Rebuilding Power House

Mr.. Joseph H. Ettinger has a
force of hands at work rebuilding
the power house at Washington
and Lee which was destroyed by
fire in the early spring. The i'm
provements will be pushed to COM
pletion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Health Coffee" is really the closest

Health Coffee" is really the closest
Coffee Imitation ever yet produced
This clever Coffee Substitute was re
Gently produced by DR.. ShOop OF Ra.
cine, Wis. Not a grain of real Coffee
in it either. Dr. Shops Health COT
fee is made from pure toasted grains,
with malt. nuts, etc. Really ii would
fool an expert-who might drink it fol
Coffee. No 20 or 30 minutes tedious
boiling. "Mvde in minute says the
doctor. Sold by All Dealers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22

Delay in commencing treatment for
a slight irregularity that could have
been cured quickly by Foley's Kidney
Remedy may result in u serious kid
ney disease. Foley's Kidney Remedy
builds up the worn OUT tissues and
strengthens these organs. Commence
taking it to-day,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22

Rev. w. Il. johnson of Rich
mond, formerly popular pastor of
the First Baptist church, Lexing'
ron is visiting friends here this
week. His wife accompanies him.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Chr 6azfttf
LEXINGTON. Va, July %, 1908
New Advertisements
|. pradv-notlce to teachers.

@. A. Brady-notice to teachers.
Irwin g. Co.-Aspeeial midsummer
sale.
Robinson & Hutton-cut prices on
vehicles.
G. w. Efinger-meeting of School
Electoral Board.
John Robinson's Circus-to exhibit
n Lexinton August 9Th.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
A. Moore Mccormick Will Serve
Eighteen Years

Judge S. Houston Letcher of
the Circuit Court of RockbIidge
last Saturday sentenced A. Moore
Mccormick to serve eighteen years
in the State renitentiary for the
murder of w. |. Vowel at his
home near Donaldsburg on Easter
Sunday.
The recent trial of Mccormick Is
fresh in the minds of the people Of
Rockbridge. The crime for which
he is to pay the penalty was a most
dastardly one, and aroused the
people of all sections of Rock
bridge. An old man, on the quiet
ness of Easter Sabbath, was shot
to death, perhaps without warning
Mccormick was suspected, and
his arrest soon followed. His trial
dragged through a week. Numer
Gus witnesses were examined for
both sides. Able lawyers repre-
sented the Commonwealth and the
defense. An impartial jury sat
in the case. The outcome OF the
trial was finding Mccormick guilty
and his punishment fixed at IL
years in the penitentiary. His
counsel, Messrs. Glasgow and
White, asked for a new trial. AT
ter review of the trial Judge
Letcher held that the prisoner had
had a fair and impartial trial, and
the motion for a new trial was de-
MED, the same being everruled last
Thursday by Judge Letcher.
Clerk Shields will forward the
records of the case, together with
the sentence imposed by Judge
Letcher, to the penitentiary au-
thorities this week, and McCor-
mick may be sent for at once TO be-
GIN serving his sentence. 1t is
thought that a penitentiary guard
will come for him not later than
next week.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22

Impure blood runs you down, makes
you an easy victim for organic diseases
Budock Blood Bitteis purifies the
bIood-cures the cause-bullds you up
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22

Foley's Orino Laxative, the new
laxative. stimulates, but does not irri-
tate. 1t is the best laxative. Guaran'
teed or your money back. b. II. Cor
rell, druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy
natural movements, cures constipation
|-Doan's Regulates. Ask your drug
gist for them. Is asnts boz,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22
Bryan and Kern Club Organized
in Lexington

A Bryan-Kern Club, go far as
we know the first in Virginia, was
organized-in Lexington last Sstur-
day afternoon. The meeting was
held In the Courthouse, and Mr..
E. Southland Shields was elected
chairman, with Mr.. VIM. r. Ken
nedy secretary. The meeting was
held in response to notices being
circulated through the town by Mr..
Shields Saturday, calling attention
to the gathering. MIR. Greenlee
D. Letchsr stated the object of he
meeting to be the organization Of
a Bryan and Kern club, for the
purpose of working for the sue
cess of the Democratic nominees.
Mr.. Letcher, who attended the
Denver Convention as an alternate
delegate from the Tenth Virginia
district, later addressed the meet
ing. His remarks were directed
especially to some of the side
lights cf the National Democratic
Convention.
A resolution was adopted in
structing the chairman and secre-
tary to notify Messrs. Bryan and
Kern of the organization of the
club. The gentlemen present were
enrolled as members of the club,
and the following committee was
appointed to solicit names for
mem bership in the club: Messrs.
T. S. Burwell, r. II. Gillock, A. S.
Montgomery, j A. McNeel, j. h.
Leech, 4. A, Sale. VIM. r. Kenne-
dy and DR.. Reid White.
The meeting adjourned to meet
Tuesday afternocn,July 2Sth, at a
o'clock in the Courthouse, when a
permanent organization will be
effected. All admirers of the
Democratic nominees are invited
to be present and join the club.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22

The Democrats in every district
in Rockbridge should oiganize
BRYAN and Kern clubs
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-07-22

Baby won't suffer five minutes with
Group If you apply DR.. Thomas Eolec'
trio Oil at once. 1t acts like magic.