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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
Interesting Letter from Land OF
Flowers and Sunshine

Flowers and Sunshine
DAYTosA, FLA, April %, 1908.
DEAR GAzErTE:After seeing much
of Florida l will give you a brief
description of my impressions OF
this Gland of Flowers and Sun
shine" -.
l arrived here on March 23rd
This is che prettiest town ever
saw. 1t is situated on the Halifax
River, about one mile from the
coast. The streets are one hundred
feet wide, with two rowe Of Palms,
on either side. The population is
about six thousand, and the build
ings are all modern and very hand
some.
! went to St. Augustine with my
son, DR.. Pierson and his wife in
their auto car to attend the Ponce
de Leon celebration. Here are stu
ated two Of the finest hotels in the
United States, the Alkasra aud the
Ponce de Leon. Many strange
things are to be seen here, among
them the old Spanish fort which
| in itself lie worth trip to Florida.
From this fort was seen the most
beautiful display Of fireworks. The
attack by land and water shown in
the darkness was very beautiful.
These hotels as we'll as Almond
and Palm Beach and others were
built by Henry Flagler. He also
built the East Florida Coast Rail-
road from Jacksonville to the Gulf,
and opened up this vast country.
To no man does Florida owe so
much.
From St. Augustine ! went by
rail to GAINESVILLE, town OF about
eight thousand people, beautifully
situated near the center OF the
State, east and west. This is quite
manufacturing town and backed
by good agricultural country.
Here live several of our Rockbridge
boys, among them being Henry
JARVIS, who like they all do, has
made his mark in his adopted
home. Here | saw our old friend,
Major Walker and family whom,
you will remember as gueets OF the
Lexington hotel last summer. The
Major and l went down to Cedar
Keys on the western or Gulf shore
and spent a week fishing. l will re-
frain from telling you what we
caught. for l know you would cay
"Fishy", but will content myself
by saying the fishing was very fine.
From the Keys l returned to
Gainesville and was invited to Wis.,
it the Spring Stock Farm, about
ten miles out, where Mr.. Carlson,
the owrer, gave US an elegant din
ner and showed us his herd of Jer-
seys and Herefords. Among them
were some of as fine cattle as ever
saw anywhere.
How does this sound for FlOridaP
have eeer most OF the States OF
ihe Union and nowhere have l
found as many ancient and curious
things az here. Recently an old tort
has been discovered in Port Orange
on the Halifax River near here,
similar to that at St. Augustine,
by digging a foundation for a
house. 1t looks as if sunk just be-
low the level of the town. Here al
so are seen traces OF the Spanish In
digo Plantations, with hundreds OF
miles of canals, about fifteen feet
deep and twenty feet wide.
l am now at Daytona on the east
or Atlantic coast, and will probably
be home about May lst.
w. +. PIERsoN.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
A Twenty Year Sentence

Il have just completed a twenty
year health sentence. Imposed by
bucklen's Arnica Salye, which cured
me OF bleediog piles just twenty years
ago." writes o. s. Woolever of LeRays.
Vile, n. Y. Bucklens Arnica Salve
heals the worst sores, boils, burns,
wounds and cuts In the shortest time,
CSC. at Is. n. GorreIls drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
He Got What He Needed

Mine years ago it looked as il my
time had come, says Mr.. @. Farthing
of Mill Greek, Ind. Ter. IL was SO
run down that life hung on a very
slender thread. 1t was then my drug,
gisl recommended Electric Bitters.
bought bottle and got what need
ed-strength. l had one foot in the
grave, tut Electric Bitters put it back
on the turf again, and I've been well
ever since" Sold under guarantee at
Is. II. GorrelPs drug store. SOC.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
Rev. w. G. Eggleston Dead

Rev William G. Eggleston, "a years
old, Nestor of the Baltimore Confer
ence Methodist Episcopal Church
South, died last Saturday night at his
home in Middletown. Mr.. Eggleston
had a most interesting history. Prior
to the great division In Methodisrn, ne
was prominent in the old conference,
having been ordained in 1887, more
than II years ago. He had filled nearly
every appointment in both conferences.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
Imnnrfanf Decision

1t is important that you should de.
eide to take only Foley's Honey and
Tar when you have cough or cold as
10 will cure the most obstinate racking
cough and expel the cold from your
system. Foley's Honey and Tar con
talns no harmful drugs. Insist upon
having It. B. Il. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
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 ana
Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testln O.
malls. They pever fail. At all Drug
gists. 25c. Sample FREE. ADDRESS
Allen S. Olmstead, Leroy, New YORK
ASK FOR ALIENS FOoT-EAsE, A POWDER
1t makes walking easy. Cures Corns,
Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Swooien
and Sweating feet. At ell Druggists
and Shoe Stores, 2jc. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample FREE. Ad'
dress, Allen S. Olmstead, LeRoy' N l.
Abr. l.0S-4t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
Minstrel Show Tonight

.'The Stage-Struck Darkeys. will be
presented ut the Opera House tonight
and Friday night, under the direction
Of Mr.. Albert H. Gillock, for the bene-
at Of the Lexington Fire Co. The en-
tertainment will consist of five acts
besides speciaities between acts. Ad
mission Is, 25 and 50 cents. Tickets on
sale at Quisenberry'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
An insldIOus Danger

One OF the worst features OF kidney
trouble Is that 1t Is an insidious disease
and before the victum realizes his dan
ger he may Rave a fatal naIady. Take
Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first
sign OF trouble, as it corrects Irregular,
ties and prevents Brlghts disease and
diabetes. b. II. Gorreil.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

Montville, the coloniel home of Pat
rick Henry, one of the most historic
places in Virginia. is to be burned to
the ground by its owners, the great
grandchildren of the famous Virgirian
because the place has become overrur
with bats. The house has become I'M
inhabitable because of the pre- sence oil
the bats.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

William Peter Barksdele, the little
giant of Halifax" died at his home at
Houston on the 22d. aged 43 years. He
was native of the county OF Halifax
and a graduate of the Virginia Military
Institute. For 20 years he had been
conspicuous in politics in the state
Fifteen years ago he entered the state
senate, served two terms. He was the
author of the electric law which is now
on the statutes of the state Consump-
ton caused his death.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
Plenty OF Trouble

is caused by stagnatlon of the liver and
bowels. To get rid Of it and headache
and blliousness and the poison that
brings jaundlce, take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the reliable purifiers that
dothe work without grinding or grip
ing. ESQ. at B. H. dorrells drug
store,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
Receives CongratuIatIon S

You will soon receive congratulations
Of your friends upon your improved
appearance If you will take Foley't
Kidney Remedy,as it tones up the 81 s
TEN and imparts new life and vigOr. Fo
ley's Kidney Remedy cures backache
nervous exhaustion and all forms O.
kidney and bladder troubles. Com
mence taking it today. b. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
~he Oa=RttR
LExINaToN.VA. April 20, 1908
New Advertisements

Mcdowell Ealls-publio sale Of real
estate.
J. Med, Adair--special offerings in
spring and summer fabrics.
J. Gassunn & Son Hardware Co.
Eastman kodaks and supplies.
Sparks Circus-to appear in Licking
ton May 9Th.
R. s. Observation-Disclosures, ice
cream freezers, etc.
Robinson s. Hutton-eomplete line Of
carriages.
A. B. Beckwith & Co.-ice-crean:
freezers, refrigerators, asbestos SAD
irons, malleable steel ranges.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

This week is "spring cleaning
week" in Lexington and residents
of the different fire wards are re-
spending promptly TO the invita-
ton to "clsan up"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

A force of hands Is engaged this
week scraping the loose dirt from
the m ain business streets OF the
town.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

Most disilguring skin eruptions,
scrofula, pinples. rashes, etc, are due
to impure blood. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers Is a cleansing blood tonic. Makes
you clear.eyed, clear-braIned, clear
skinned.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

Stop earache In two minutes; tooth
ache or pain OF burn OF scald In live
minutes; hoarseness, one hour; mus
cleache. two hours; sore throat. twelve
hours DIR. Thomas Electric Oil, mon
arch over pain.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

Foley's Orino Laxative is best for
women and children. Its mild action
and pleasant taste makes it preferable
TO violent purgatiyes, such as pills,
tablets, etc. Cures constipation. b H.
Gufrelh
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
Paw Poll Tax

Don't forget to pay your poll
taxes on or before Saturday, May
End, in order to be able to vote at
The November election.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

II you haven't the time to exercise
regularly. Doan's ReanIets will prevent
constipation. They Induce a mild,
easy, heathful action OF the bowels
without, gripping. Ask your druggist
for them. 25e.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

1t is said that Judge Gray, of Deia-
ware, has declined a position as head OF
New York life insurance company at
at salary of 100000 year, because he
says no man should receive higher
alary than the President.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
Married

Mr.. Coray r. Leech has returned to
his home near Natural Bridge with his
bride who was an Ohio lady.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

Itching piles provoke profanity, but
profanity won't cure them. Doan' 8
Ointment cures itching, bleeding OF
protruding piles after years OF suffer-
ing. At any dug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29
Mr.. John e. Potter Died Near
MarmIon

Gaseiie Covyesbondtnee
CoLLIERsrowN, April 27.-Mr-
John <. Potter died on Saturday
the 25th, at the home of his son,
Mr.. j. Lee Potter near Marmiop.
Mr.. Potter had been in bad
health for the last two years and
during the past winter was con-
fined to his room. He was born
Feb. 1, 1887, and during the early
years of his life he followed the
milling business with his father,
MIR. Isaac Potter. After laying that
aside he became interested In
farming which he followed until
his health gave way. He was one
of the most successful farmers Of
this section and had accumulated
a large amount of real estate. Mr..
Potter, we can say. was a typical
man, kind hearted and of a lovely
disposition.
He was Consistent member oil
the Methodist church, South, and
further, a very useful member and
steward of that body, a worker in
the Lords vineyard for 81 years
In 1851 he married MISS Flr-
gInia Armentrout, daughter OF
John and Nancy Armentrout at
Collierstown, who died about
twelve years ago. To them five
children were bern of whom four
are living: Mrs. Logan Bowyer OF
South River, Mr.. @. A. Potter OF
Buena Vista, Mrs. Will Montgom-
cry and j. Lee Potter of Marmion.
Rev. G. W. Staples of the Meth
odist church, assisted by DR., Me
bane conducted the funeral ser-
wees Sunday. Interment at Col
llerstown cemetery.
Little Wallace. Z year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansford Armstrong
died at Collierstown April 20. The
funeral services took place on
Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m. DR..
VIM, N. Mebane offlciated. He
was laid to rect at Collierstown.
The Sunday school at the Chap
ell near Alphin was reorganized
two weeks ago with a fair enroll
ment. Mr.. j. w. Morrison was
made superintendent, Miss Beulah
Alphin, secretary, Miss Josie Good
bar, treasurer, and Miss Mary
Trlbbett, organist.
Mr.. A. D. Wilson and wife OF
Charleston, w. Va, and Mr.. j..
E. Nevlll and wife of Hampton,
Virginia, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. w. Foster.
Mr.. Percy Montgomery of Ari-
iona who was married recently
at Oxford, North Carolina, stopped
off with his bride a few days to
visit his parents here, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Montgomery. Mr.. Mont
geometry is engaged in gold mining
in Arizona.
Miss Mary Clark. who was re-
ported shot by her lover in last
week g paper,is convalescir KnicA
is still fugitive from justice.
Y RAYS
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-04-29

Lexington Presbytery, held last
week at New Providence church,
adjourned to meet in fall session
at Mcdowell, Highland county, in
Octohar.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-27
KILLS
"a, W|P|AG OUT
QUEBEC HAMLET
TWENTv HOUSES WRECKED BY
RUSH or EARTH AND SNOW
DOWN MOUNTAIN OVER NoTRE
DAME DE sALETTE.

MONTREAL, April 27.-Thirty-four
persons were killed in a great land
slide. yesterday. which practically
tburied hair OF the hamlet OF Notre
Dame de salstte, Is miles from Buck
sfngham. So far. II bodies have been
recovered.
Cut on from the outside world, mes
sengers were dispatched to the near
lest village-Poupere. Those FIRST TO
arrive found the scene one Of panic,
}the uninjured ones packing their be-
Noneings for hasty fight.
Twenty-Five cofnns were ordered
crushed to the place and all the physi-
c14nB OF the nearest hamlets we're
hurrfed across country to the seat OF
The disaster.
Half OF the hamlet was not In the
bath OF the mighty avalanche.
Spring rains for days past had been
nelting the snow and Ice on the
mountain side and streams have been
coursing down to the river.
At o'clock this morning, just as
Ehe hamlet began to stir for early
mass. part OF the mountain started to
up&A&&Y VIVIAN hkiS ~ tokU . pain
kof death and destruction for its way,
and those who were not killed when
their homes were engulfed we're left
buried under the mass Of rock and
oarth.
Twenty Houses Overwhelmed.
Twenty houses were overwhelmed.
The face OF the hill for q height OF
30 feet fell over to length Of about
half mile long the Lievre river.
precipitating the mass into the river
and for about 500 yards the other
hide of 1t, smothering everything In
8ts way under tons OF earth
Il Camille Ia Pointe's house stood first
In the path of the avalanche. He and
his family OF IL are known to have
periehed. Eight others whose names
have not been obtained are known 10
be missing. and In the panic the res
cuers are attempting TO find definitely
how many more are missing. Mrs.
Wesjardins' cottage also has been
swept away, and she, with her two
The Detroit times., 1908-04-27

board in the Citizens telephone ex.
change, this morning. The Office 10
under the First State Savings bank.
which was saved by prompt work.
Grand RapIds-Charles f. Young
and the Tanners Supply Co., are ar
ranging to invest $250.000 In plant
TO convert chips into wood pulp. The
material TO be used Is the refuse
from the wood used in producing tan
ming extract. The proposed plant Is
to have capacity OF forty tons daily
Observation-Disclosures Is made at
the head Offices of the Michigan Unit
ed Railways here, that as soon as the
new bridge at Galesburg is completed,
which will be within q few weeks,
the company will put on new limited
cars which will run throug from Jack
son to Kalamazoo and shorten the
running time some Is or 20 minutes
At present passengers for Kalamazoo
have to change cars at Battle Creek.
kaIamaxoo-David II. Haines. treas
urer OF the Kalamazoo Gas Co.. died
OF apoplexy Saturday at midnight ar.
ter an illness lasting less than an
hour. Mr.. Haines was Ga years old
and leaves his wife and one SON and a
brother. Horace @. Haines. a resident
OF Kalamazoo.
Pontiac--Conscious that his life
was ebbing away, Frank Kremer. 20,
of Durand, Grand Trunk conductor
who had both legs cut on above the
knees when he was run over by his
own train, called his relatives about
his bedside in his fathers home hero
this afternoon. and speaking TO each
separately, bequeathed to them his
personal property
The Detroit times., 1908-04-27
Sorry I Didn't Kill
Them Both. Declares
Dying Jackson Convict

JACKSON. Mich, April 27.--tSpe-
cial.) II am only sorry that / didn't
kill them BOTH" was dying state
ment OF Daniel Fulton, life convict
who passed away at the prison. Sun
day morning. from dropsy and gan
creme. Fulton was sentenced here
from washtenaw county. Dec. IS. 1887,
for numbering his wife. He came
home and found her with another man.
He killed her, but the man she was
with got away uninjured, For num-
Der OF years Fulton had the reputation
Of being the most powerful man In
Jackson prison.
A sister, Mrs Mary Fuller, OF Ovid.
was here to see him about six weeks
ago. He expressed the desire hen
that he could live until April "a, when
he would be SO years old. Providence
gratifed his wish. for he died two
days after his eighty-third birthday.
lie was conscious up to almost me
last. he was native Of New York
state
The Detroit times., 1908-04-27

children, domestic and hired man,
are known to be buried IN the land
slide.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-27

SANTA BARBARA, Cal. April 81
The rousing, roaring receptions which
have marked the entrance OF the
American battleship feet at the varl-
Gus Pacific coast towns Is being re-
peated in Santa Barbara. This town
Is dressed in les best attire today and
everyone is doing honor TO the feet.
The demonstrations OF the other
California cities are being repeated
here. The streets and houses are I'LL
ed with patriotic decorations; ven
ders OF every conceivable article cry
out their wares In a lusty manner;
the thoroughfares are filled with
American sailors and the hotels are
thronged with visitors. Out in the
harbor the big ships loom up and the
flags which fiutter from the mastheads
make a brave showing.
WsgonIoads Of Blooms.
For weeks the grand plans for a
splendid flower parade have been, un-
der way and these eliminated today
In one OF the most gorgeous spectacles
which has greeted the eyes OF the sail
ors aud their officers. Long before the
hour for the march TO begin, vast
wagon loads OF flowers OF every de.
scription were en- route to- the boule-
bard which marked the forming place
OF the line. Beautiful women attired
In chaste white, carrying huge bou-
quets rode In carriages and automo-
biles almost hidden In the great banks
OF flowers :
Nothing was allowed to mar the Ar
tistic harmony OF 1.-The affair. Strict
orders were issued that newspaper
photographers who expected to get
within snapshot distance would have
to be CARRIED entirely in white. This
order, II was pointed out, applied to
others, as well, who had no immediate
business ia the line.
Miss Ynez Dibblee, one OF the fairest
OF Californfa's young women. was a
central figure In the parade. surround
ed by other fair California buds. IN
This evening Brigadier Gen. James
F.. Biddle and Mrs. Biddle will enter.
tain the rear admirals and admirals at
dinner.
F, II become officially known today
that Rear Admiral Evans will rejoln
his command on the Connecticut on
Friday OF this week and not on Thurs
day. as was unoffcially given out.
Rear Admiral Evans will take the
feet into the San Francisco harbor
and will haul down his flag OF com
mand there. The details OF the man
euvers at Monterey and San Francis
co were made
The Detroit times., 1908-04-27
Around the State
in a Hurry

CharIotte-The city fathers have
consented 10 the use OF surety bonds
FOR saloonkeepers, but will probably
deny the reqnest to permit the city
license of $500 TO be paid in four In
stallments.
Three diversified Stewart. color
ed, wanted at Jackson on a charge OF
robbing a restaurant there. was ar
rested here and turned over to the
Jackson county sheriff.
charIotte--Mayor Custer, OF Eaton
Rapids and Mayor Stokes, Of Grand
Ledge. have designated May l as
cleanup day in accordance with the
suggestion OF the Michigan League Of
Municipalities. Dimondale was clean
UP last Friday at the suggestion OF
Village President HUT
Jsckson--Eltie Moore, who was SEN
fenced here from Berrien county In
May, 1907, Is quite Ill at the city hos
pital. His healto Ia SO impaired that
an effort is being made TO secure him
a pardon. Moore Is doing term OF
from three to ten years for assault
with intent to do great bodily harm,
less than the crime OF murder.
Calunet--At a mass meeting OF g.
900 miners. Editor Sterton. OF Wage
Slave. a Hancock Socialistic organ.
pleaded with the miners to allow him
to bring William ID. Haywood here TO
speak 10 them at some date In the
near future. The offer was unarli-
mously turned down.
Grand RapIds--Despondent because
be was working but four hours day,
John Leuner, cabinetmaker. aged
40 years. blew out his brains in front
Of his own home, after an evening
spent in gayety with friends at the
Arbeiter hall.
Grand Raplds.--The board OF trade
Is now at work on plans TO raise $751;
900 for use as promotional fund.
The sum will be used In securing
factories and also for the purpose OF
advancing the general interests OF
the city.
PIaInweIl--Fifty thousand dollars
will be spent by the Commonwealth
Power Co. in putting the large dam.
mile below Plainwell, In shape as
the result OF the gates being carried
out. The work will take practically
Rll the summer.
chariotte-Dr. leroy r. Weaver. Of
this city, will be a candidate from THE
congressional district to the Denver
convention DIT. Weaver has been an
active figure in Democratic politics In
this section for many years.
Burglars broke into the
residence OF bucius LilIey, the bank
or. and escaped with $50 In money.
two gold watches and quantity OF
silverware.
otseao--Fire, started by lightning.
caused much damage to the switch
The Detroit times., 1908-04-27
COLLEGE FARM GIFT
PUZZLES SUPERVISOR

x CHARLOTTE. Mich, April 27---
Especial j--superviso 8. ID. Bryan, OF
Walton. is In q quandary as to what
to do with the farm given to, Olivet
college a few months ago. by Fitz J..
Reed. The college. under the coudi.
lions OF the gift, Is to pay Mr.. and
Mrs. Reed $500 per year during their
Nfe time and upon their deaths pay
a\ relative tie lump sum OF $1,000. aft
ef which the property belongs to the
college.
What puzzles Mr. Bryan Is whether
the property should be exempt from
taxes, the same as the other college
property. or whether II should be 40.
scssed until the college authorities
have completed their contract unier
the provisions required by Mr.. Reed.
The property IL assessed at $4,000 and
lie one OF the best farms In the county,
The Detroit times., 1908-04-27
VIM. ]. HAYNES FOUND
DEAD IN HIS BED

PORT HURON. Mich, April Ill
William ]. Haynes, the youngest son
OF Jacob J. Haynes. Port Huron's mil
lionaire lumber merchant. was found
dead in bed yesterday morning. vic
tim of heart failure.
Three weeks ago, Mr.. Haynes lost
his nine months old baby and con-
slant brooding. Il is believed, was q
contributary cause OF his untimely
end.
Mr.. Haynes was born on November
z. 1859. and had always been associat-
ed with his father and brothers In the
lumber business here. He was q
prominent Elk. His wife survives him.
The Detroit times., 1908-04-27
Improved Service 10 indianapolis via
Michigan Central.

Through sleeper leaves Michigan
Central station at 1925 D. m. arrives
indianapolis 1885 a. m. See agents for
full particulars