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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Candidates Declared

Senator John w. Daniel for the
United States Senate; Joseph ID
Eggleston, Jr., superintendent OF
public instruction; Asher W. Har
man, treasurer Of the State, and
David @. EgglOston, secretary oil
the commonwealth, have been for
mully declared the nomiDee7 of the
Democratic party by State Chair.
man Ellyson, and their names will
not appear on the ballot. Chair
man Ellyson is vested with author
ity in the matter, and there was
no opposition to either of them.
He exercised bis authority, and
declared the men the nominees.
This will obviate the printing of
their names on the ballots to be
used in the State primary August
S, and will greatly lesson the work
of the officers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Demand New TRIAL for Mission
aries

aries
Lynchburg News: 1t will be
good news to the Presbyterians of
this State to know that the case Of
the Virginia missionaries, Rev. W.
M. Morrison of Rockbridge county.
and Rev. E. S. Sheppard, color
ed, of Augusta county, who have
yet to be tried by Belgian officials
in the Congo Free State for tell
ing distasteful truths concerning
cruel treatment Of the natives
there, is likely to assume national
Importance. A telegram from New
York dated Tuesday Gays:
"a suggestion that the State
Department at Washington has
eecret reports from the American
consul in the Congo Free State
which, if published, would create
such a storm of Indignation here
that an end would soon be put to
the outrages, was made today BY
John Daniels of Boston, secretary
of the Congo Reform Association,
to the Pan Presbyterian council.
"The delegates of the council
discussed conditions in the Congo
and especially protested against
the treatment of the two American
missionaries there, Rev. DR.. W.
NJ. Morrison, and Rev. DR.. K. S.
Sheppard, who were recently in
dicted for libel.
cit was proposed at TIE meeting
that Secretary of State Knox
should make immediate demands
upon the Belgian government for
a fail trial Of the missionaries and
a restoration of the rights OF tie
Congo natives. During the dis
cussion of the question it wac said
by one delegate that Abdul
Hamid is a Christian gentleman
compared with Kink Leopold, OF
Belgium and other delegates de.
clared that in the article the two
missionaries had written and on
which they were indicted the
truth had been greatly under
stated"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Buena vista's Budget of News
and Personals

Gazette Co,,essond>nee
July 8.--The fourth passed of
very quietly with no celebration
whatever, with the exception oil
the closing Of the postoffice, banks
and stores. Several of the homes
and business houses were decorated
with flags and bunting. The regu-
lar base bell team played a local
team in the afternoon. The ladies
Of the Baptist church served cream
and cake all day.
The annual sermon before the
10 U. A. NJ. was preached In
the Baptist church Sunday evening
by Rev. Nathan Maynard. DR..
Harper preached q patriotic SER
mon in the Methodist church ap-
propriate to the day.
The nine months old child of
Mr.. j. M. Napier died Monday af.
ternoon. The funeral services
were conducted Tuesday and the
body taken to Watts cemetery in
Amherst for interment.
The Monday morning session OF
the Mayors court was a very in
teresting one and proved very prof.
table for the city. Eight young
men were before him for riding on
freight trains and were fined FIVE
dollars each. Three young men
were fined five dollars and costs for
fast driving, making the total re-
csipts $3.50.
The Heights, our popular sum-
mer hotel, is fast filling up and
new arrivals are reported every
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Umholtz
spent Monday in Roanoke.
Miss Meade of White Post, Va,
and Miss Clarke of Shepherdstowo,
w. Va, are the guests of Miss
Willis Boone.
Mrs. G. D. Meriweather returned
Monday evening from Richmond
where she spent the past month.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Embree and
Mise Lois Embree are spending
several days in Bristol.
Mr.. I'll. Mills spent eeversl days
in Lynchburg this week in the in
terest of the Valley Steam Laundry.
Mr.. w. l. Boone is business
visitor in Alta Vista this week.
Mrs. b. s. Randolph returned to
the city Monday evening from
two weeks visit in Stauntou.
The local base ball team played a
double header game at Buchanan
last Saturday and broke even.
H.R. NJ.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
First Baptist Church Rally

TIE 18th annual celebration of
cornerstone laying and rally was
held at the First Baptist church,
Lexington, Sunday, July 4th. An
interesting program was carried
out at the several sessions during
the day.
At 6 o'clock am. song and
praise meeting was led by Deacons
James Jackson and j. d. Lewis.
The Sunday school was held at
$3.50 o'clock, M. w. Osborne. sup
erintendent.
The IL o'clock services were con-
Quoted by the new pastor, Rev. j.
w. Tynes, B. D., whose sermon
was greatly enjoyed by the cen
gregation. At $3.50 O'Clock in the
afternoon Rev. j. II. jenkins. B.
D., pastor of Randolph Street
Methodist church, preached. MUSIC
for this service was furnished by
the Methodist choir. The Rev
Tynes preached again at night
The collections at the various
meetings amounted to more than
$4,000.
The committee in charge Of the
services and program ives compos-
ed of w. L. Price and j. d. Lewis
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
MIR, T. M. Smith Dead

Mr.. Thomas NJ. Smith, eldest
son of the late Gen. F. II. Smith
died at the Soldiers Home in Rich
mond last Thursday. The remains
were brought to Lexington Satur-
day morning for ihterment. Rev,
R. C.Jett, rector of Emanuel Epis
copal church of Staunton, accom-
panied the remains to Lexington
and conducted services at the
grave.
Mr., Smith was a graduate of the
Virginia Military Institute, and
served as lieutenant of artillery in
the Confederate Army. He was at
one time assistant professor at the
V. M. l. Three children survive,
besides one brother, Major f. ID.
Smith, and two sisters.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
The Observance of the 18th

July 4th falling on Sunday, the
9th was observed in Lexington by
the closing Of the banks and post
office. Otherwise the occasion
passed as an ordinary day.
r. R. Alexander. the colored res
tauranteur, made preparations for
a pleasant occasion. Special din
ner was served, and at night an
address and ball were the features.
Alexander delivered an address
appropriate to the occasion, and
at ten o'clock the ball was opened.
An invitation had been extend
ed to the Mayor and Council,
Court officials and some others to
take dinner at 2 o'clock, Those
who attended were served with an
excellent dinner.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Death of MRS. c. ]. Wilhelm

Mrs. Rebecca Jane Wilhelm,
wife of Mr.. C. j. Wilhelm, died
at her home on the headwaters OF
Kerr's Greek Thursday last, July
l, 1909. The cause of her death
was heart failure, and her taking
off was very unexpected. She was
stricken soon after dinner, and
passed away shortly thereafter.
The funeral was held from the
home Saturday, conducted by Rev.
DR.. D. A. Penick, and the remains
were laid to rest in the old Hard
barger burying ground. A large
number of friends and relatives
attended the services.
Mrs. Wilhelm was Miss HARD
barger before marriage, and was
aged Sc years. Her husband and
elk children survive her,two daugh-
ters and four cons.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
President Helps Orphans

Hundreds of orphans have 6een
helped by the President VI the lnouse'
rial and Orphans Home at Macon, "a,
who writes 1--WE have used E'ectric
Bitters in this Institution for nine
wears. 1t has proved most excelIent
medicine for Stomach, Liver and KID,
new troubles. We regard it as one OF
the best family medicines on earth. Ii
invigorates the vital organs. purifies the
blood aids digestion, creates appetite.
To strengthen and build up thin, pale,
weak children or rundown people 1t
has no equal. Best for female com
plants. Only SOC. at B, Fl. Gorrelps
Drug Store,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Somersault Elephant

The Mighty Haag Railroad
Shows have the only elephant do
ing complete somersault without
the aid CT man or machine. The
elephant doing this wonderful
trick is named "Major" and all
the trainer has to do when wish.
ing the elephant to turn a somer-
sault is to say 'Major over" just
as you would to the ordinary dog.
Don't mise seeing the somersault
elephant when visiting The
Mighty Hsag Railroad shows at
Lexington on July 10.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Lexington Republican Primary
Held Monday fn

Held Monday if
The Republican primary wa
held IN Lexington Monday after
noon at 8 o'clock. The meeting
was not large, nor was it lackinl
in interest.
In the absence of Committeeman
William Jennings, the meeting wat
called to order by Mr.. McClune
Patton, and Mr.. Walter e. Quisen-
berry was elected chairman, with
Mr.. Leslie L. Weaver secretary
Mr.. Quisenberry expressed his ap'
probation Of the honor conferred
upon him, and spoke briefly OF the
Importance Of the utmost harmony
among members of the party, es
pecially among the younger voters.
He then announced the following
committee on nominations to name
the delegates to the County Con-
veEtion to meet next Monday:
Messrs. E. L. Conner, w. r.
Beeton, L. L. Weaver, o. D. Mas
ters and F. G. Tankersley.
While the committee was out
Mr.. John M. Qu,senberry address
ed the meeting in the interest OF
harmony, declaring that with
faction, and divided forces the
party would be weakened. -.
The committee on nominations
reported the following delegates to
the County Convention, with half
a vote each, Messrs. McCllng Pat
ton, ]. P. Ackerley, T. II. Boley,
William Jennings, F. c. Tanker.
sley, w. E. Quisenberry, w. R.
Beeton, D. M. Smith, R. F. Gill
lock, D. L. Shaw, Jacob Beard
and g. e. Straub. The alternates
were Messrs. j. M. Quiser berry, S.
II. Nuchols, G. R.. Beaver, <. S.
Nuchols, II. L. Walker AID II. A.
Williams. .-.
Before adopting the report of
the committee r. r. Alexander,
the we'll known colored politician,
spoke in vigorous terms against
the action of the committee in ig.
noring the Negro, in that no col
orsd delegate had been named
He said that the Negroes had
rights which should be recognized,
and declared that they held the
balance of power In the recent
Mayors contest and that the Neg
roes elected Captain Walker May
or of Lexington, because Mr.. Ken
nedy only got four or five colored
votes out of the thirty odd cast
by the Negroes. He further said
that If the Negro was not given
his rights not one of them would
vote the Republican ticket in No
vember. 3d..
The report of the committee was
adopted and the primary adj
journed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list Of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington post
Office for the week ending July .,
1909:
Black, w. r.
Dawson, Wallace
Eva"s, Emmy
Ford, JAS. l..
Hargraves, Geo.
Hobbs, Mrs. Mary Craig.
Hayes. Sarah A.
Jackson, Mrs. Evaline
Leech, G.. A.
MeCanon, NJ. s.
Pooley. Mrs. Mary E.
Reynolds, E. r.
Stratus, Mrs.
Shields, Mr.. P. A..
Waring, Emma l..
Willie, j. J.
Whitman, A. P.
Persons calling for these Letters
will please say they are advertised;
MCCLUNG PATTON. P. "
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Lexington Water Pure

DR.. Robert Glasgow, health off,
Ger, recently sent to the State
Health Board samples of water
from Lexington for examination,
and the following reply was made
by DR.. Meade Ferguson, bacte'
biologist:
~ have made examination OF
the five samples of water you sub
mitted to US, and do not find in
SAMPLE evidences of pollution.
There 10 no excess IF org al: mat.
ter or intestinal bacteria present. y
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
A Horrible Hold-Up

About ten years ago nv Drotner
was held up in his works, health and
happiness by what was believed to be
hopeless Consumption" writes w. H.
Lipscomb OF Washington, n. @. HE
took all kinds of remedies end treat
ment from several doctors, but found
no help till he used DR.. Kings New
Discovery and was wholly cured by six
bottles. He is we'll man today" It's
quick to relieve and the surest cure for
weak or sore lungs, Hemorrhages,
Coughs aud Colds. Bronchitis, La
Grippe, Asthma and all Bronchial al
fections. SOC. and $1,00. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by B. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Announcement

Quite a number Of citizens from var.
ious parts OF the County as well as
Town have voluntarily suggested that
could be OF soma service to the
! State and District In the House OF
Delegates. After having considered
the matter carefully. and consulted
with number OF friends. | have
agreed to stand for the rorination for
the House OF Delssat 8 f,om the Coun'
ty Of Rock bridge and City OF Buena
Vista. subject TO the Democratic pri'
mary and hereby anpornce that fact
MAY 500 HUGH A. WHITE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Bank Of Rockbridge
Trade Stinufators.

July is usually counted dull month in business.
To offset this duness and stimulate tradewe propose to offer
goods at prices that ought to create lively buying
HAMBURG EMBROIDERIES are always in fash
on and always less in demand We have except
onaly fine lo ranging from to IL inches in width that
will sell at the uniform price of 10 yard We think
you have not lately such values
PARASOL time is right on us. We still have
goody assortment of styles and coors. We offer you the
choice Of 20 rs styles sOO each worth consdera
bly, more
SILK PETTICOATs. We have gotten in a new lot
of those handsome wemade black silk petticoats at $3.50
and $500 respectively These the very best values
at those prices.
NEW WHITE WAISTS. Just received lot of 5 or
dozen all fresh goods in the latest styles From 30
cents to 81. 80 each.
SKIRTS Have you seen the latest thing in White
Wash Skirts 1t is made of fine imported repp beautiful in
style and quality and cut with twenyone cores to give the
desired slender, hipess effect Price $3.50 We also show
some entirely styles in Black Wolfe Skirts ranging in
price from $500 $1,000 The style Of these will impress
you at once.
n&~ Desiring to make our store clean, comfort
able and attractive possible have screened complete
y keep hes and installing electric fans that will
keep the air in circulation and insure wholesome at
mosphere for ourselves we'll patrons. These
small items they make for health and cleanliness and
we think we'll worth while Is it worth nothing to YOU to
know that your goodsespeciay your groceries be
bought such place And the best part of it that
pay than at stores infested with gemaden es and
filled with impure atmosphere. Indeed often find our
prices less than others for goods of the quality We
cheerfuly invite a comparison.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Try this tor Dessert

Dissolve one package of any favored
.JELL-O IN one pint of boiling water:
When partly CONCEALED, beat until iigh5
adding one cup whipped cream ana
six crushed maccaroons. whip all TO
gether thoroughly and pour it into a
mold or bowl. When cool, 1t will lelli,
fy and may be served with whipped
cream or any good pudding sauce.
The JELL-0 costs 1Oc per pacHage
and can be obtained at any good gro
GERS
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Pythian Officers

The Lexington Pythian Lodge has
elected the following officers Tor the
ensuing term: Messrs- J. +. Ale1ano-
ar chancellor commander; d. l.. Shaw,
vice chancellor commander; r. H.
GilIock, prelate; n; F, Woodward q,
master OF work; A. T. Shields, master
OF exchequer; J. NJ. Withrow, master
Of finance: Ross F. Gillock, keeper OF
records and seal; T. n. Boley, master
at arms: George Revely, inner guard;
A. Bassist, outer guard.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Kerr's Creek

July 6.-Messrs. Russell King and
Allan Miley left last week for Coving-
ton, Va, where they expect to work in
the near future. Mr.. Mlley expects to
go to Cleveland later on.
We are glad to note that Miss Viola
Harrison who was quite sick last week
is out again. We hope she will soon
be restol ed to her usual health.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
I1iohtninp's Freak

During the electrical storm last
Thursday afternoon some damage was
done the residence of Mrs. S. j. Lam
on Shields Hill. A bolt OF lightning
entered the house, passed through one
room, struck the ceiling, forced through
the floor and found egress through a
rear wall, 1t is said the lightning
resembled q ball of electricity, and
moved with great velocity, No one
was hurt.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Floater Legislative Candidate

Floater Legislative Candidate
In commenting on the claim OF
the Bath County Enterprise that
there was q "'tacit understanding
that the "a)ater" ca ndidate for
the House of Delegates from this
district should be from Bath or
Highland county, the Buena Vista
Times says:
"We would ask our contem-
porary, whom was this 'tacit un'
derstanding' between2 Who spoke
for the people of Rockbridge and
Buena Vista in regard to the mat
ter? Were the voters of the dis
irict ever notified that such an
agreement had been NADER We
can not recall ever having seen it
mentioned in any newspaper, or. In
fact, by any one until after the
present campaign opened. .
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Delightfully."- Cool

Following the storm of last Thurs
day, the weather has been delightfully."-
cool and pleasant. Saturday and Sun.
day the Thermometer registered from
65 to 10 de- rees, Indicating fall OF
some rs or 30 degrees within day OF
two. Rains and electrical storms con-
tinue nearly every day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07

A fine second hand upright pia-
no, in perfect order and tune, is
offered by The Hobbie Co., Roa-
noke, for S135. This piano can be
exchanged any time within two
years for new piano, and the
same amount, $135, allowed for it.,
which gives you two years free
trial Of this piano.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Good Roads Automobiles

The New York Herald Atlanta
Journal automobile scout cars
reached Lexington this afternoon.
The pathfnders are inspecting the
Valley route. A party of auto
mobilists met the visitors a few
miles north of Lexington and es-
corted them to town..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07

"You ought to be proud to be in a
prc tession which requires you to die, If
need be, for your country said Real
Admiral Robley D. Evans, .. s. N, re-
tired, as he handed certificates OF pro-
motion to those Of the naval appren-
tice brigade at Newport, r. l., who be-
came petty officers. "Be true to your.
self and your flag and your country land
honor women. Be thoughtful and
courteous to them and do your full
duty"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
A Treat for the Children

Mr.. Haag, owner Of The Mighty
Haae Railroad Shows which exhibit
at Lexington on July 10th, has decided
this year all children attending tae
afternoon performance OF The mighty
Haag Railroad Shows will be treateo
tree" to a ride OH the ponies after the
performance, careful attendants at
tending the ponies.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Brave Fire LaddIes

often receive severe burns. putting
ont fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica
Salye and forget them. 1t soon drives
ont pain. For Burns, Scalds. Wounds,
Cuts and Bruises its earth's greatest
healer. Quickly cures Skin Eruptions,
Old sores, Boils, Ulcers, Felons best
Pile cure made. Relief is instant zoe,
at B. II, Gorrelps Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07
Don't Get a Divorce

A western Judge granted divorce
on account Of ill.temper and bad
breath. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
would have prevented it. They cure
Constipation, causing bad breath end
Liver Trouble the ill-temper, dispel
colds, Danish headaches. conquer chiils
Csc. at B. II. GorrelPs Drug Store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07

The Virginia Pharmaceutical AS
sc ciation is In session this week at
Natural Bridge. The opening
meeting was held yesterday morn.
ing at 10 o'clock. Adjournment
will take place Friday afternoon,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07

Baltimore American: Virginia Re-
publicans are getting busy with plans
Tor the fall campaign. They always
have q fighting chance In the Old Do
minion, but unfortunately, do not al
ways make the best use OF 1t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07

"Doan's Ointment cured me Of eczema
that had annoyed me long time. The
cure was permanent Hon. 5. W.
Matthews, Commissioner Labor Stalls
tics. Augusta Me.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy
natural movements, cures constipation
-Doan's Regulates. Ask your drug
eist for them. % cents box.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07

At the earnest solicitations OF many
voters OF the District, l announce my
self candidate for the House Of Dele
gates Of Virginia for the district com
posed OF the Counties OF Bath. High
land and Rcckbridge and the City n
Buera Vista.
Subject to the Democratic Primary.
JOHN W. STEPHENSON.
! June leoo tdp ~
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07

The finance committee approved
the report of j. w. McClung, COL
lector, which was presented at a
previous meeting. The report
made by Mr.. McClung to the Mayor
and Council Was full and complete.
He had received from Treasurer
Moore tax tickets amounting to
So, 638.84. The total amount of
tickets collected amounted to 3d.
3O5.31, showing total tickets re-
turned to be $383.03. The actual
amount returned delinquent was
$1O.56 personality and $O.5l real
estate, making total of Sl1.O7.
The uncollectibie was $4,000 capt.
tations, and $27.50 water tax
which he had no power to enforce.
Mr.. McClung called attention to
some erroneous assessments, and
especially to erroneous pail charges,
the latter amounting to $64.56, re-
sulting from the error of charging
taxes on the same pals to the own
err as well as to the tenant Of the
property. Mr.. McClung's fetal
ommissions for collections amount
ed to $173.11.
The building committee report
ed favorably on the application of
j, II. Leech to remove the location
of his stable on his lot on South
Main street.
The building committee was
authorized to have the porch and
roof of the fremen's building re-.
paired, and to make such other
repairs as necessary to the build
ing.
Councilman G.. A. Rhodes made
application for permission to make
improvements to his property on
Washington street. and the came
was granted.
The following bills were ordered
laid: Eten & Straub, $2.75 ;
Sheriff Morrison, $1.75; .A.Jack-
son, $3O.40; W. Fl. Agnor, .45 4;
Myers Hardware Co., S51.26 ;
Moses Bros, S29.55: Davidson
Bros, S22.17; Lexington Light d
Power Co., $231.91 (after deduct
ing lights out.
The Mayor reported fines i'm
posed for the month of June,
$4,000; collected, $41.0O; costs
imposed, $7.1O; collected, $40.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07

Baby won't suffer five minutes with
Group IL you apply DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio on at once. 1t acts like magic.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-07-07

Impure blood runs you down--makes
Won an easy victim for organic diseases.
kurdock Blood Bitters purifies the
hiood--cures the cause--bullds you up,