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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
DR.. J. William Jones Died In
Georgia

DIR. J. William Jones Died In
Georgia
Rev. John William Jones, d. D.,
widely known Baptist minister,
and chaplain-general of the United
Confederate Veterans, died last
Wednesday afternoon, March Ii,
1909, at the home of his son, Dr..
NJ. Ashby Jones IN Columbus, Ga.
He was in his 73rd year.
DIR. Jones was born at Louisa
Court House, September %, 1885.
He was educated at the Universi'
ty of Virginia and the Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary, and
was ordained minister In 1850.
He enlisted in the Confederate
Army as a private, was afterwards
missionary chaplain of Gen. A. r.
Hills Army Corps, and later with
Stonewall jackson, serving to the
end of the war. Soon after the
war Or. Jones accepted the pas
torate of the Lexington Baptist
church, and remained here until
1871 DR.. Jones wrote much on
Confederate SUBJECTS and was the
author of numerous historical
works. He was recognized as. the
Historian of the Confederacy. Al
a platform 81 eaker he was In gres'
demand and had addressed audi
ences In various parts Of the coun'
try, mostly on Confederate themes
Following the death OF General
Robert E. Lee, with whom he hat
been associated in Lexington dur
ing his pastorate. while Genera
Lee was president OF Washington
College. DR.. Jones prepared, BY
authority CT the Lee family ane
with access to all personal papers
volume of Personal Reminis
cences and Letters Of R. Z. Lee,
which is recognized as one of th'
standard biographies of Genera
Lee.
The remains were taken to Rich
mond and buried Saturday in Holy
wood cemetery.
DR.. Jones 10 survived by hi
wife, who was Miss Judith Pag
Helm of Nelson county, and nv
sons as follows:
Carter Helm Jones, Oklahom
City; E. Pendleton Jones, Hamp
ton, Va; Frank William Jones
New York; NJ. Ashby Jones, Col
umbus, and Howard Lee jones
r Charleston, all of whom are BaI
list ministers except Frank "
! Jones, who is editor for the Ame'
lean Law Book Company.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Springfield Personal Items


Gazette Conesbondenee
March 22.-Mr. and Mrs. W. +.
Arnold we're called to Lynchburg
last Wednesday by the serious ac'
cident which happehed to their
nephew, Master Edwin Leech.
While asleep he walked out OF a
third story window on Tuesday
night. breaking both legs and his
left arm. His condition 10 as good
az could be expected considering
the extent OF his injuries.
Mr.. T B. Short of Hunnewell,
Missouri, was the guest OF the
Misses McClellAnd the latter part
of the week. ~
Miss Bette Wilson visited rela'
tives here last week.
Mis-. Arthur Padgett and chill
dren are spending some days with
her mother, Mrs. Octavia Ray, Of
Roaring Run.
Msssrs. Clarence and Hubert
Watts have returned home from
tip to Tsylorsville, LII. y
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Manley
and children are visiting relatives
at Indian Rock.
Mrs. Fannie Flaherty is the
guest Of her daughter, Mrs. Z. M
Grim;
Mics Stlnnett OF Buchanan
spent last week with her sister,
Mrs. Frank Chapman.
Mr.. Charles Rice was in Lexing'
ton Monday on a business trip.
CLOVER BLOSSOM
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Pretty Marriage This Morning


A pretty home wedding took
place this morning at II O'Clock at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. M.
]. Hess, when their attractive
daughter, Miss Sallie Rebecca
Hess, was married to Mr.. Frank
Eluer Palmer of near Harrison
burg. The officiating minister was
DR.. Alfred T. Graham.
TIE '.tttndunts wert Miss
Amnnd" Riffey, with Mr.. Frank.
lin Hess, and Miss Glare Hess With
Mr.. Victor Heatwole. Following
these the groom entered with his
best man, Mr.. E. j. Heatwole, and
the bride with her maid of honor,
Miss Ella Palmer, sister OF the
groom.
After receiving the congratuia'
ton, and good wishes of theiI
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer left
on the noon train for Staunton.
The house wac tastefully deco
rated with evergrsens and flowers
and the many useful and pretty
presents expressed the affection
and interest of the friends OF thu
young couple.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Washington and Lees Baseball
Schedule for 1909

Assistant Manager j. w. Lykes
has given out the following as che
schedule of games for the season
of the Washington and Lee base
ball team. Manager Strassel tried
to arrange a Southern trip, but he
failed to secure the necessary
games. A Northern trip is in con-
TEN plation, and arrangements are
in progrese looking to that trip.
Coach Brown is pleased with the
workof the squad, which now num-
bers about twenty men.
The fret game Of the season wiil
be played Friday. the goth. with
Fishburne Military Academy.
Following is the schedule:
March 26-Fishburne Military School
al Lexington.
March 29-Staunton Military Aca'
DENY at Lexington.
March SO-Amhsrst College at Lex
ington.
April 2-Hampde n Sidney at Lex
ington.
April s-Colgate University at Lex
ington.
April 5-Colgate University at Lex
ington.
April 7--St. Johns at Lexington.
April 9-Roanoke College at Lexing-
ton.
April 1O-Fordnsm University at
Lexington.
April 12-Lynchburg B. B. A. at
Lynchburg.
April 16-RIchmond College at LeI.
ington.
April cO-Chsrleston, Nv. Va.,) team
at Lexington.
April 23-V. P. 1. at Lexington.
April GA. e. M. of N. c., at Lex
iDgton.
April 9e--Dayidson at Lexington.
April 3O-Central University OF Ken
lucky at Lexington.
May Central University OF Ken
lucky at Lexington.
May 13-V. p. l. at Lynchburg.
NAV 14-St. Johns at Annapolis.
NAV ;5-Georgetown at Washington.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
A Hurry Up Call

"ouick!Mr. Druggist -Qulck!-A boz
If Sucklen's Arnica Salve-Here q
0ua,ter-For the love Of Moses, hurry
haby's burned himself, terribly-John
ME cut mis- foot with the axe-M annie
scslded-Pa can't walk from pilesIBii
lie has bells : and my corns ache" Snt
GOT II and soon cured all the family, III
the greatest healer on ear'h' ooio ~
a n. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
The Road to Success

has many distractions. but none SO
desperate az poor health. success TO-
dan demands health. but Electri" BIT
sers is the greatest health builder the
world has ever known. 1t conPeis
perfect action OF the stomach, nNe',
kidneys, bowls, purifies and enrlcnes
tbe FLOOD, and tones an invigofates
the whole system. Vigorous body ana
t,N.n brain follow their use. You can
afford TO slight Electric Bitters II wea"'
rundown or sicklv. Only 5Oc. GUAR
aufrsd by +. II. GoIrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24

The Chickering small grand
piano has the largest sale among
cultured musicians, who can ap-
preciate its great superiority, than
any fine piano ever offered to tie
r usical world. The latest artistic
STYLES are carried In stcck in the
wsrerooms of The H bbie G -
Roanoke and Lvnchburg. Cata-
logue and all particulars mailed
free upon application,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
A Religious Authors Statement

Rev. Joseph H. Fespern an, SAILS
hurg N. c.. who is the author OF sever
nj books. writes: For several years
I was affiicted with kidney trouble ana
last winter l was suddenly stricken
with a severe pain in my kidneys ana
mas confined to bed eight days unable
ro Oct up without assistance. My urine
contained thick white sedimeIt anu
| passed same day and night. l com
,nenced taking Foley's Kidney Kennedy
and the pain gradually abated ana nm
ally ceased and my urine became nor
nal. cheerfully recommend Foley 9
Kidney Remedy" B. H. Gorrell,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Dulf Looking Church

T. some communities one or more
churches present evidence OF badly
painted exteriors. The beautiful mn.
isb and coloring Of the L. Il nj. Pain'
distinguishes church painted with IL.
The T. Il N. Paint is Metal Zinc Oxide
combined with White Lesd. and wears
ike gold. A liberal quantity of l.. =
NJ. Paint is given to every cnurcIl
whenever they paint. This has oeen
done Throughout the United States our.
Ing the past SO years. More chupcnes
have been painted with L. q NJ fain'
than with any other.
Sold by: McCrnm Drug Company
Lexington, Va; and II. Ii. Glikeson
cinema Yiste, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
,Teaclers' Meeting

The meeting of the Rockbridge
teachers, to be held Friday and
Saturday of this week at the Fair
field High School, promises to be
an interesting and instructive
gathering. In addition to the
sneakers announced last week, Dr.
las Lewis Howe and DR.. John b.
Latane of Washington and Lee
will also make addresses.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Quick Climatic Changes

try strong constitutions and cause
among other evils, nasal catarrh, a
troublesome and offensive disease;
SnsezinQ aud snufiling. coughing aEd
difilcult breathing, and the drip, drip
of the foul discharge into the throat
sll are ended BY Ely's Cream: Balin.
This honest rem edy eontaips no co.
caipe. mercury, nor other harmful In
ora iient. The worst osses yield 10
treatm ent In short time. AL. drug,
Qists. 500, or mailed by Ely Bros, %
Warren Street. New York,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Delicious Banana Cream

This recipe is highly recommendea
by one OF our correspondents; try IL ior
dessert tomorrow. oo.h
Peel five large bananas, rub smooth
nth Ave teaspoonfuls Of sugar. ADD
"ns teacup sweet cream beaten TO a
.,iff froth. then add one 1Oc. package
Temon JELL-O dissolved in Is tea
Suns boiling water. Pour into mold q
'.ue when cold garpish with candied
.,nerries. Serve with whipped cream q
or ally good pudding sauce. JELLIo
- .oId by all Grocers at Toe. Per pack
aye,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Simple Remedy for La0rlppe

La grippe coughs are dangerous al
they irear emily develop Into pneu
monla. Sdey's Honey and Tar no.
only stops the cough but heals ane
strengthens the lungs 80 that no ger
ions results need be feared. The gen
nine Foley's Honey and Tar contain
no harmful drugs and is In yellov
package. Refuse substitutes d. III
Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Might on Bald fountain

On a lonely night Alex. Benton OF
Fort Edward, N. Y, climbed baio
Mountain to the home of a neighpol:
tortured by Asthma, bent on curing nun
w;th DR.. Kings New Discovery, that
had cured himself OF asthma. rms inns
wonderful medicine soon relieved anu
onicklv cured his neighbor. Later II
cured his sons wife OF severe lunl'
trouble. Millions believe it the great
eat Throat and Lung cure on Eartn,
Coughs, Colds, Group, Hemorrnag !.
and Sore Lungs are surely cured by It,
Rsst for Hay Fever, Grip and Whoop'
inc Cough. soc. and $1.0O. Trial Dot
tIe free Guaranteed by B. H. Gorreli.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
MANY Women Praise This Remedy

Ifyou have pains in the back, Urn,
nary. Bladder or Kidney trouble, ana
want a certain, pleasant herb cure ior
woman's ills, try Mother Gray's Aus
tralian. Leaf. 1t is safe and never
failing regulator. At Druggists Oh oy
mail So cts. sample package FREE; Ad-
dress. The, Mother Gray Co., Leroy
n: y.
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES
Aliens Foot Ease. powder. III
cures painful, swollen, smartlng' nel ,
yous fees and Instantly takes the sung
ont of corus ard bunions and makes
walking easy. Try it today; SOLO
everywhere. Sample FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. J.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Personals

Personals
Mrs. CIV. Savin and two child
rem of Charlottesville, are the
guests of Mrs. Jesse M. Arthur.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Houston Leech
have returned to Lexington from
Florida where they spent the win
ter.
Mr.J.McAdair returned Monday
from New York and Baltimore,
where he made purchases in spring
and summer goods.
Mrs. M. w. Barger of Gilmore's
Mile, has returned home after q
visit to her mother, Mrs. Joseph
Kennedy in Lexington.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Boyd Shannon
left today for Staunton, where
they will make their home. Mr..
Shannon recently bought property
on Lewis street in that city.
DR.. W. S. Currell of Washing
ton and Lee University will occu-
py the pulpit of Trinity Metho'
dist church next Sunday morning,
and the services at night will be
held under the auspices of the Ep-
worth League.
Mr.. John H. Illig. letter carrier
for Lexington, who has been suffer
ing from grip since his trip to
Washington for the Inauguration,
is able to be out again. end Will
resume his duties in few days
Mr.. Leslie l.. Weaver has been
serving as substitute carrier.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Sensabaugh
and Cover Horn, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
M Potter and three daughters
Misses Mabel, Ethel and Jessie, OF
Rockbridge Baths, took train In
Lexington this afternoon for val
Low Centre, Kansas, where they
expect to make their home. q
Mr.. Howard G. Lacy, who fol
the past five years has been store
manager for the Rockbridge Lime
& Stone Co., severed his cCnnec'
ton with that company last Sat
urday, and expects to leave in q
few days for Farmville, where he
has accepted position with
large dry goods and clothing house
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank t. Glasgow
have issued invitations to the mar
riage CT their daughter, Miss Grace
Ellen. to Mr.. Edwin Carter Landi'
i of retroit, Mich, the ceremony tt
take place at their home on White
rect, Lexington. Tuesday after
noon, April 9Th, at 2 O'Clock Mr.
Lands Is an alumnus of Washing
ton and Lee University.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
ito With q Rush

The demand for that wonderful
Stomach, Liver and Kidney cure, IN.
Kings New Life Pills is ASTOUNDING
b, H. Gorrell, druggist. say they
never saw the like. Its because tney
never fail to cur Sour Ston ach, Con
stlpation. Indigestion. BiilousneSs;
Jaundice, Sick Headache, Chi''s al q
Malaria. Only 35c. Ss
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Snowfall Sunday

MANY people were surprised last sun,
day morning TO sec the grouno co'e IT,
with snow when they arose tue
snowfall continued a portion OF the
day. and at least four inches covered
the ground. Sunday night the ther-
mometer dropped to 20 degrees.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Uhr 6azRttf
LEXINGTON, Va, March "a, l9O9
New Advertisements

New Advertisements
is. smith for sale.
Town of Lexing.on-1bond issue.
Mira. s. 3. Fuller--house for rent
G. D. tetcher--sale Of real estate.
Hugh A. Wholesale OF real estate
G.. W. Effinger-spring examination
OF teachers.
Robinson g. Pehick--Edmondson
Avenue lots.
Weinberg second millinery open
ing. March %, %.
n. Y. Millinery-srring miii'hery
opening, March 24--26.
J.P. Moore & Hugh A. White-puo-
lie sale of real estate.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24

Judge Keith, OF the Court of APP
mails mas announced thst decision
viii be handed down on "Wednesday
prior TO adjournment of the present
,ar,u NJ the court on the question OIL
the persoual pa, lrent of poll taxes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
THIS Is AN EASY TEST

surjnkle Aliens Foot-Ease In one
shoe and not In the ether. ana no.ice
the difference. just the thing 10 use
when rubbers or osershoes become
NC oessary, and yonr shoes seem 70
ninch Sold everywhere, 25c. Don't
accept any substitute.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case OF kidney or bladder trouo,t
that is NOT beyond the reach OF medi
cine. Cures backache and irieguiarl
ties that II neglected might result 10
Bright's disease or diabetes. b. ii
Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Here ia Relief for Women

lfyou have pains in the back, Urn,
Gary, Bladder or Kidney trouble, sno M,
sant a certain, pleasant herb cure 1oi
womsn's Ills, try Mother Gray's Aus
sysuan-I ,eaf. It is q safe and never
failing regulator. At DR. 1ggists or by
mail 90 cts. Sample package FREE
address. The Mother Gray Co., I'ekoy,
NJ W
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24

Arthslfus Christian. colored, who
wss sl.ctrocuted in the penitentiary 10
Richmond Monday for assault anu
murder OF Miss Annie May Dooos'
fonrteen years old, in Botetourt couh'
~ February 8, fully confessed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
To A Abolish Hazing at V. IL. L.

To Abolish Hazing at V. IL. L.
Ats meeting Of the first and
second classes OF the Virginia
Military Institute, held last Fri
day evening, March 10Th. a reso
luton was unanimously adopted
to abolish the form of haz'n9 that
has existed at the Institute pract
ically since it's foundation. Ihlr
decision was reached after the
bers Of the two classes had
listened to r. talk hy Major Carey
of Richmond. an alumnus OF the
Institute, WHO forcibly pointed
out the evils of hazing.
A committee, nonsieting OF Ca
diets Scott, Owsley and Cant oil
She first class, and Crowson, Ma
hone and Patterson of the second
class, was appointed to formulate
the resolution adopted by the two
classes.
The resolution recites that here
after bazing in thu form Of strik
ing a new cadet in any way os
abolished. As q substitute, the
two senior classes decided to adop
for themselves and to recommend
to the third class. the ostracisn
of the rats, that is to say. to IL
nor the new men in every way. 81
az to make them feel their insig
nificance.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24

Colonel Cooper and his son Robin
were given twenty years in the penn,
rentiary by the jury for the murder Oh
senator Carmaek in Tennessee.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24

Eoley,s Honey and Tar cures coughs
ouickiy. steengtheps tie lungs and ex'
'1,elIs oolds. Get the genuine IN o yel.
a. package. b. n. 0orrsli.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24

Thsre was large crowd In Warren
tor Monday to hear Mr.. Harry OF.
eieerge Tucker, who discussed MS
xubsrnatorial candidacy. He mace al
Excellent impression upon his hearers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24

Town Treasurer Moore submit
ted his report for the quarter end
ing December 1st, 1908. The re
port was certified by the Finance
Committee, as being correct, they
having examined the books anc
verified the vouchers covering dis
bursements. The receipts for the
quarter were as follows: From
general tax, $11, 6O9.41; pail tax
s4O4.27; fines, $217.25; license
S15l.18; streets, $52.75; water
ST., 1927 80; Solicitor J.W. McClung
$3.50; total from all sources
$13, 847.95.
Mrs. A. D. Estill appeared be-
fore Council and called attention
to the condition OF the stonewal
along her property on Washington
| street, and requested that thu
same be properly repaired, claim
ing that the Town agreed to pu'
in a good stonewall in return fol
her donation of ten feet OF lane
along the front of her property
for the purpose of widening Wash
ington street.
The Mayor ard Street Commit
tee were elected committee TO &C
company Attorney Pendleton be
fore the Board of Supervisors a.
their next meeting in the Interest
of IN equitable adjustment OF TIT
road tax levy.
Permission was granted 10 Mrs
IT. L. Preston and F. CLEVELAND
Davie for each to erect a dwelling
house on Washington street, II
the rear of Mrs. Preston's resi-
dence.
There were present at the meet
ing Mayor Kennedy and Council
men Campbell, Hutton, Irwin
Pole and Rhodes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
Mr.Thos. E.DrawbOnd Murdered
Near Vesuvius

Mr.. Thomas E. Drawbond, a
nj, hit Waterman in the employ OF
the Norfolk and Western railroad
st the bridges over South River
and Merry Creek, between Vesuv
Jus and Midvale, was murdered
last Friday night. March 10th, and
his body placed on the railroad Go
be run over by a train.
When the early morning south
bound passenger train was aoou'
two miles south of Vesuvlus, al
about 7 O'Clock, the engiaeman saw
a man lying on the track. he trieo
TO stop the train, but the engine
struck the body before this coulc
be done. The body of the unfor
tupate man was badly mutiiatedr
and at first 1t wes thought that ne
was drunk or asleep on the track
Examination showed that the mar
had been shot and the supposltior
ia that his murderer had placed the
body on the track after commit
ting his foul dec d, in the hope tina
the train would mangle the BODY
beyoud the discovery of the crime
A freight train several hours be
fore the passenger train had als'
struck the body.
Report OF the accident was a
once wired to Roanoke and TIT
Norfolk and Western officials i'm
uediately sent men to investigate
including detective aid blood
hound. A rumor is curren
that Mrs. Drawbond heard a sho
fred some time about ten o'cloci
Friday night.
An inquest was held Saturda!
morning by Mr., j. A. Parker, act
ing coroner. DR.. o. Hunter Nc
Chung testified that after examl
nation of the body, he was salts
fed that death wcs caused bv Al
shot wounds in the b-o~ OF tn
head. neck and chest.
The verdict of the jury, com
posed of Messrs. A. S. Helms, w
| II, Cash John E. Denison, A. )
Lovegrove, z, R. Snids. and j. W
Robertson. was, "that the said L
liz. Drawbond came to his dealt
by a gun shot wound in the han'
of some one unknown, and place.
upon the railroad track"
H. H. Bragg was brought t.
Lexington today by Constable j
J. Campbell end lodged in jail
under strong suspicion of bein
tie murderer OF Drawbond. Brag
was caught early this morning a
the home of George Tyree on tn
head waters of Irish Creek. ID
had a hearing at Fairfield befor
| Jlstices Parker and T'mpletor
who sent him on to the grand Jury
1.-THE watch, istol, Knife snd key
of Drawbond we're found on tn
person of Bragg. Bragg has a
lunsavorY reputation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1909-03-24
| exnetOn Produce Market.
Lexington, Va, March "a, 1909

For Coughs and OoEds
Troubled with cough? hard cold bronchitis or some ;
chronic lung trouble? There is medicine made IT. M
these cases-Ayers Cherry Pectora Your a0eset NGms
al about it Ask him what he thinks of it. NO medicine
can ever take the place of your doctor, Keep In close
touch with him. consult him frequently trust 0a ,ay
No alcohol in this cough medicine, zgs c. ls.sa a
Pills suasrcoed vegetable Act directly en- the s S S them
is Doso ou pm Sold ios nearly sxS years SAsA s'' ~