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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Personal Property

We will sell at Public Auction at oul
home D miles northeast of Lex
tn2tOu,a the old James Weeks farm.
now owned by a. l.. Steele, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER Z, 1911
AT 10 a. NJ.
the following personal property:
l Superior Drill, Mccormick Bind
er, Champion Mower and Rake, l
Hench and Drum Gold Corn Drill. l
Spring Tooth ana l Disc Harrow, !
Syracuse and l Oliver Plow, Wagon.
Doubleshovel Plows. etc.
STEELE BROS. & MERCER.
I will also sell our household and
kitchen furniture; also 100 more or less
shocks OF COrn, on same day.
TERMS: $40 and under, cash; over
that amount u credit or six months will
be given, purchasers executing notes
satisfactorily endorsed.
G. II. MERCER.
sep % ct
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
Don't Sell Old Furniture

On the contrary make it new. But
be careful to do it so that it went
get old and shabby again.
Therefore use our make of Var
nishes. Always pure goods; are
made to last. A pint of our furni-
ture varnish will make lot Of ola
furniture as good as new, and it
will cost only about 20 cents.
See that our name is on any Var.
nish or Varnish Stain or Paint you
buy. It's an assurance OF best
quality.
LOngman & MARTINEZ, Paint Ma
kerr.
Sold by: The McCrum Drug Com.
pany.
L. & NJ. Pure Paint for houses
Actual cost, $3.50 per gallon.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
Married

Acknowledgements 81, 1911,
in Lexington, by Rev. DR.. d. A.
Penick, Mr.. Alonzo Eldridge Ayres
and Miss Lutte Jane Hart, both of
Rock bride.
CAMPBELL BENNINGTON - Septem.
Der q, 1911, in Lexington, by Rev.
DR.. D. A. Penick. Mr.. Renard Clay.
ton Campbell and Miss Hattie Ben.
nington, both of Rockbridge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
PRESIDENT DENNY'S DECISION


Genuine regret is felt in Lexing-
ton that President George II. Den,
ny of Washington and Lee Univer,
sity has decided to leave this com.
munity. For ten years he has de-
voted his splendid abilities to
Washington and Lee. And the re-
markable growth of the institution
in number of students, in endow-
ment, in plant and equipment, in
standards aid lofty ideals, attest
his great leadership and indefatiga-
BILE labors in the cause OF education.
DR.. Denny's decision was not
reached without a struggle, for the
wrench and sorrow" of leaving
Washington and Lee has cost him
dear. Knowing DR.. Denny as does
this community, we feel that only q
high sense Of devotion to his chosen
field Of effort has influenced him in
the decision he has reached, and
that in Alabem ma be hopes for an
"ampler opportunity to serve the
general cause Of education, to which
he has pledged his life"
1t must be a matter OF gratiica-
tion to DR.. Denny as it is to his
friends that such widespread inter-
est in his remaining in Lexington
was manifest. Not only the business
interests of the town, the trustees,
the faculty and the students Of
Washington and Lee, but through
out the State OF Virginia and the
country at large, appeals and me-
MORALS poured in upon him protest
ing against his leaving Washington
and Lee. From members of the
Supreme Court of the United States.
from Governors OF States, from Uni.
ted States Senator's and Representa-
tives, from men in public and pri-
vate life, wherever there is an alum.
nus of Washington and Lee protests
have come.
DR.. Denny's career will be watch.
ed with interest at Tuscaloosa,
With such a splendid equipment oil
scholarly attachments and construc-
tive leadership, with a vision for
the future OF educational extension
in the South and with an ambition
to render the highest service in this
field, his efforts in Alabama cannot
but meet with the greatest measure
Of success.
Washington and Lees loss is the
University Of Alabama's gain.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
Hunting Partridges

The Board of Supervisors Mon.
day shortened the season for hunt.
ing cartridges in Rock bridge. For.
merly these birds could be hunted
during November and December.
but under the new law, they can
be hunted only during December,
from the 1st to the 3lst, inclusive.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
Admiral Schley Dead

Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Schlev dropped dead on the streets
OF New York Monday. A crowd
rushed to the PROSTATE man and his
identity was established by papers
in his pocket.
Admiral Schley was q native of
Maryland. He was a noted sea
lighter an commanded the Flying
Squadron" in the Spanish-Ameri-
can War. At Santiago he defeated
CerYera in a brilliant contest.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04

Mr.. Kirby Snider, manager for
the Rockbridge Power Corporation,
was severely hurt last Wednesday
night with live wire while at work
at the dam OF the power house. He
was thrown down, bruising his
head and burning his hand. He was
released by Baxter Mccormick.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
Football Items

The V. N. I, football team played
Augusta Military Academy Friday
afternoon last and won by the score
Of 80 too.
Tue V. Nj. l. team is in coed
shape for contest next Saturday
in Roanoke with their old rivals,
Davidson College.
Washington and Lee will meet
Roanoke College on the gridiron in
Lexington next Saturday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
Council Makes Appropriations for
Towns Expenses

At meeting OF the Town Coun-
Gil held September Goth, appropria.
TORS we're made for various expen-
ditures. Councilman II. G. Wise,
chairman OF the finance committee,
submitted an estimate of the towns
income for the year of 1920 The
following appropriations, amount
ing to $50, 900, were made:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
Notice

The Board of Supervisors of
Rockbridge County, Virginia, at a
sta ed meeting held on Monday,
October 2, 1911 by it's order
adopted, shortened the open sea-
son for hunting cartridges in
this County from December LIST to
December 3lst, inclusive, of each
year until the further order OF
sad Board.
A. T. SHIELDS, Clerk.
oct II 1t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
w. BROWN & CO.
BLACkSMITHING

Wish TO announce to the public
generally that they have installed a
COLD TIRE SHRINKER
and are prepared to do work on short
notice. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Shop below Sheridan's Stable at ].
vi. Senseney's old Stand. 60 3-mo
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
MILLINERY

am now prepared to sell you
millinery at reasonable prices.
Soft hats in different colors.
Gage and Holland hats on display
also.
Children's hats and caps, sacques,
boothes and mittens. Along with
this have beautiful line of fancy
pieces. Stamped pieces in white
for 25c.
Fancy bags in colors for 25c.
Royal Society floss in full line OF
colors.
Dmc in all colors. Notions of all
kinds. Fancy yarns.
t6r Stamping done at very rea-
sonabie prices.
B. II. HUTTON
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
Benefit Presentation

In the near future the manage
ment of the Savoy will give benefit
for the Daughters Of the Confeder-
acy. Time selected NEST suitable
to the ladies. Change of program
each evening.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04

The Methodist and Presbyteria
congregations each held reception
at their respective churches Friday
evening last for the stu dents acc
cadets whose affiliations are will
these churches. Both occas ,on
were pleasant.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04

The Marscbner Male Quartet will
appear in Lexington Saturday even
ing, October 21st, instead Of OctO
Der l4th, as announced last week
Tickets are now on sale at stuart :
bookstore.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postoffice for the week ending Sept
30, 1911:
Graves, Dollie (3)
Vaughan, G.. +.
Persons calling for these letter
will please say they are advertised
MCCLUNG PATTON, p. NJ.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04

Alexander W. May of Stauntor
clerk OF the Court OF Appeals, sh,
himself through the bead Monda
morning. Both eyes are destroyed
No cause is assigned for the deed
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
Pigs for Sale

Ten pigs, s weeks old. good stock,
for sale. Apply to
Mrs. Nj. l.. COOK,
near Alone Mills, Rockbridge Baths
II r. ID. No. Oct. I
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04

The Glidden tourists from New
York &c Jacksonville, Fla, will
leave New York the Nth and will
reach Lexington the 18th.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

WANTED THE PUBLIC to know
w beginning October 1st, l will
cease to have morning office hours;
but will devote the forenoon to visit
ing my patients at their homes. My
Office hours will be from 2 D. m. to
6 p m. and by appointment. G. G.
DOLD, MD. Oct. AT
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-04
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LEXINGTON
LEXINGTON, VA.
OFFICERS

b. E. VAUGHAN, President
J. 2. MOORE. Vice President
IL. G. WISE, Cashier
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
Powerful Paper.

A surveyor when inspecting one OF
the cottages under his care had his
attention called by the tenant 10 n
large diagonal crack in one of the
walls. close TO which they were stand
ing. with the remark from Mrs.
Hodge, II am afraid. sir, as the old
house be a-coming down. sir.
I'VE will see to this" said the
agent. and. taking from his pocket a
few strips of stamp edging. he pasted
them trnnsversely over the assure so
that he might on his next visit see
whether the crack had extended and
whether it was II settlement or not.
On his calling about n month after
ward he found the pieces OF stamp
edging still remaining unbroken and.
pointing out to the old lady that the
crack had not opened any farther,
was amused with this unhesiating
remark: Yes. sir. but who'd ha
thought as two or three such bits of
paper would ha held I'M togetherT'-
London Answers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
The Tea Drinkers,

The chronic tea drinkers of this coun-
try are generally the kitchen girls
and women who remain in the kitchen
and In the house a great deal. The
teapot is constantly on the stove, and
the strong. stale brew. full of fannie
acid and bitter extractiyes is poured
into the stomach at frequent intervals
Here we get not only the stimulation
of the caffein, but the irritation of the
tannin derivatives on the stomach mu-
cous membrane. The sooner or later
result is sleeplessness. an irritable.
frettv disposition, nervous dyspepsia or
even gastritis aud constipation. OF
course. the treatment Is to stop the
cause. treat the insomnia, dyspepsia
and constipation and give fresh air.
Tea tasters show earlier than other
individuals decay Of the teeth. Chill
dren up TO fifteen years should not
drink coffee or tea regularly journal
of American Medical Association,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
The End at Last

Miss Sparhawk believed in having
clothes appropriate to occasions" and
she graded her wearing apparel with
great care She boosted, ana with req
son. that she could get more wear on
of dress than any one else in Candy.
When the garment was past its first,
second and third stages of usefulness
for public wear 1t was relegated TO Ger.
tain seasons of domestic stress, from
which 1t passed eventually TO the rag
bag. One bingham long dear to Miss
Sparhawk's heart. had reached this
last stage. and she acknowledged II one
day to the village seamstresS.
Don't seem as IL Id had half the
good expected to ont Of 1t, she said
wistfully "'Tisn't but eight years
since had It made up. Two years
wore it sundays; the next two. sewing
circle afternoons: next two. when |
went errands to the village, and these
last two round the house. common. But
now"-and she regarded the bundle
sorrowfully before stufiing it into the
yawulng piece bag-"now 'tisnt even
fl to hang out washing in Mondays.
Youths COMPANION.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
oueer.d His crsndfathsr.

Peter Augustus had foolish. fond
old grandfather. The grandfather was
Boosting to visitor one day, as grand
fathers will. about the family he had
raised.
MY daughter Martha Is fine young
woman" he said, land her little boy.
Peter Augustus, is fine lad. But the
finest thing about that pair is the af
lection that exists between them
They never exchange cross word
They're more like two young lovers
than mother and son. It's beautiful
to see them together. Hold ON min
ute. and III call Peter Augustus in
Then his mother will come down, and
you can see their relations for your
self"
The old man rose and ambled heavily
to the door. There was'a beatific smile
on his old face. Little Peter Augustus
was playing with the cat in the gar
den.
Peter Augustus he shouted "Pe.
ter Augustus. Your mother wants,
you"
The little boy dropped the cat and
fixed searching glance on his grand.
father.
Your mother wants you. Peter Au.
gustus''
Does she want to warm me?" Pc
ter Augustus cautiously demanded.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
Inn Names In Germany.

Germany probably holds the record
for out of the way signs and fantastic
inn names. The most absurd results
are usually obtained by the name of
some animal with more or less un-
suitable object The Comfortable
Chicken and the Cold Frog. both of
them in Berlin, are certainly left in
the shade by the Angry Ant tOrt. in
Westphalia) and the Stiff Dog Berlin.
The Lame Louise is an inn in suburb
of Berlin, and not far from il is the
Thirsty Pelican. The Dirty Parlor, the
Bloody Bones. the Musical Cats, the
Northumberland Man. and the
Boxers Den are all in Berlin or the
neighborhood, and the Old Straw Bag
in Leipzig. The Open Banghole is in
Stadtohen, in the Palatinate, and the
Shoulder Blade in Jerichow The Last
Tear is landlords notion for the
name of his inn. situated near a grave
yard, visited by returning mourners.
and is of frequent occurrence through
out the fatherland
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
Really Worth While.

Eben Pratt Of Marshby had sent two
sons to Boston and knew he had rea-
son to be proud of them. One day "A
summer visitor lingering in Mr.. Pratt's
grocery, provision and dry goods es-
adjustment mentioned some of the
shining lights who had made them
selves remembered in and near Boston
and others still TO be found there.
"We've had a good many smart met
and women in and around our city
said the visitor, land there are nun
Der of them left We've got scientific
men and writer's and artists and must,
clans and
Mr.. Pratt's dry voice broke in on the
list. IF We call those folks smartS
he said, I'VE want to so down near
the water to an address III give ye
and see the way my boys, Ed and
Sam. can open oysters: l guess that'll
give We something to go by when ye're
talking of smartness." Exchange.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20

Lord Devon's property was greatly
impoverished by the twelfth earl, who
sQuandered nearly all his fortune and
terribly embarrassed the entailed
property, He was addicted to most
peculiar form of gambling. namely.
spider racing, which he played with
the last Marquis of Hastings and the
eighth Duke of Bedford. Each player
selected a spider, which was placed on
the table. and then the latter was
gently heated from underneath. The
warmth caused the insects to run, and
the spider which got to the edge first
won. But spiders are curious crea-
lures. and 1t would frequently happen
that a spider which was near the edge
and looked like winning would dou.
bic back. traverse the table in all d.
rections and lose its hacker the thou.
sands Of pounds so nearly won. Lord
Devon, Lord Hastings and the Duke of
Bedford each of them, squandered
enormous sums on this game, which
contributed in no small degree to the
ruin of the two former-New York
Tribune.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
COMFORTING WORDS
Many a Bryan Household VIII Find
Them So.

To have the pains and aches of a
bad back removed; to be entirely free
from annoying, dangerous urinary dis
orders is enough to make any kidney
sufferer grateful, To tell how this
great change can be brought about
will prove comforting words to hun
dreds of Bryan readers.
Mrs. P. New, of Hearne, Texas, says:
Il suffered from backache and pains
in my limbs and at times felt miser-
able in every way. / did not receive
any relief from these troubles until
a friend told me about Doan's Kidney
Pills and deciding to try them, pro-
cured box. The results | obtained
from their use were very gratifying
and since taking them feel much bet
ter give Doan's Kidney Pills my
highest endorsement"
For sale by all dealers Price 50
cents Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
Willing to Be Honest.

Phil May, the great English artist,
earned his first fame in Australia. One
day broken down minister applied to
him for charity, and May engaged him
as model AS joke he also demand
ed that his eighty-year-old pensioner
agree to leave him his skeleton when
he died. When May left Australia he
called his model in. you've played
me dirty trick" said May. by swim
ding me out of that skeleton. could
have bought one in sound order and
condition for half the money you've
cost me-" The old fellow. conscious of
his base ingratitude to his best and
most patient friend, answered: Don't
be angry with me. Mr.. May. It's not
my fault. / meant to keep my word
Stay in Sydney a few months longer
and give me another chance to show
you that am man of honor"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
A Stranua Colnnu-

The Colonia Cosme, on the Paragua.
above Asuncion,. is one of the most Gu
rious in the world. The members OF
The colony make or grow everything
they want and import nothing The
workmen have seven hours work q
day and earn, not money, but time
Their wages are hours and half hours.
These they sometimes save up till they
have a week in hand and then go off
on an excursion. If man wants a
chair or table he pays for It in hours
Of work, which are deducted from the
balance to his credit Three men went
off up the river in canoe for three
weeks holiday. They sold their canoe
at Asuncion for pound and came
home overland in ten days, lodged in
the best houses in the villages on the
way and yet had some money in hand
at the end.-London Spectator
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20

1T is a tremendous undertaking TO
get new play accepted and produc-
ed" once said the late Clyde Fitch to
a friend. $50 many are written. and
so few ever see the light of day. Al
English playwright with gift of hu
morous exaggeration illustrated this
fact to me once. He told me how he
submitted play to celebrated ac-
tor and how in the course of the con
versation the actor remarked
"'Don't you think it is growing
chilly in this roomY
"'Yes; it is rather the young play
wright admitted.
Then the actor rang bell. and q
servant forthwith appeared.
James. said the actor, this room
is rather cold You may put three
more manuscripts on the fire. Lip
pincOtt's.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
The Giants Staircase.

One of the most widely known geo.
logical curiosities in the vicinity of
Cork is a series of knobs or knots pro
jecting from the face Of a cliff There
are sixteen of these huge projections
all together, all regularly set in the
face of the cliff, one above the other,
forming series of such uniformity as
to give 1t the general appearance of a
stairway. Since time out of memory
this queer ascent and its projecting
''steps" have been known as the Gil
ants Staircase.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
Dogs In Ecclesiastical Decoration


The stained glass representation of
me ''Peddler and His Dog was remov-
I'd from Lambeth church quarter Of
century ago owing to the alleged in
congruity of introducing the figure of
dog in church window. Quite re-
Gently Chancellor Prescott of Carlisle
refused Il faculty for stained glass
window In a Westmorland church be
cause the design included dog, and
perhaps the only existing examples Of
dogs used for ecclesiastical decorations
are to be found in Lord Brownlows
private chapel at Ashbridge. In this
church one stained glass window de
picts Tobias and Sara in bed and n
dog sleeping on the quilt, while in an
other window Job is shown being
Knocked by three men. one of whom is
holding a dog by chain, Westmin
ster Gazette.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
S1Q0 Reward.

! will pay 500 reward for the ar
rest and conviction OF the party or
parties who shot a COW in my pas
ture and near my tank on Friday morn
ing, June 16. | will pay SO for the
name of any party hunting in this pas
ture on this date, and | will pay So
each for the names of any parties
whatsoever trespassing on any of my
land; hunting, fishing, watering stock,
camping. washing, or loafing. | have
had seven COWS killed in my own pas
lures since March /. Until the guilty
party is found, this will apply to every
body. R. r. Knowles.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20

means keep it. In later years it may
mean a livelihood to yourself and
family.
Dandruff means falling hair; falling
hair means dandruff. Stop falling hair
and dandruff now Go to L. ]. jenkins
and get a large soc bottle of Partisan
Sage. He will guarantee it to stop
falling hair; to drive out all dandruff
and kill the dandruff germs, or money
back.
Remember that the man who with a
bald head who seeks position is
Handicapped at the start. Partisan
Sage will make hair grow, will give
it lustrous appearance that denotes
health and youthfulness. For sale by
E. j. Jenkins and druggists every
where. Grill with Auburn hair on ev-
cry bottle.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
A Competent Critic.

A famous actor at an elaborate en-
tertainment at Fifth avenue million.
aires palace in New York rose to re
cite Mrs. Browning's Dead Pan" AS
he announced his subject and prepared
to begin he heard lady near him say
distinctly:
"What is the next piece? Some
thing funny, hope. Oh, yes-'The
Dead PAM Dear me, how odd! OF
course it must be funny-something
about bad cooking, suppose"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
PIayinu Her Cards,

Tommy-May I stay up little long
err? Ethel-What do you want to stay
up for? Tommy want to see you
and Mr. Green playing cards. Mr..
Green-But we are not going to play
cards Tommy-Oh, yes, you are, for
] heard mamma saying to Ethel that
everything depended on the way in
which she played her cards tonight
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
OLD MEN RETIRED.
Industrial Concerns VIII Engage Only
Young Men.

In these days of strenuous competi-
ton when dividends count for more
than men, the man who retains h.-
youth is the man who holds his job
the longest.
That is why one of the most sue
cessful dermatologists in Paris has
warned young men to take good care
of the hair. If you grow bald at 80 or
35. or even when you are older, that
bald spot will so far as appearance
Men who have hair should by all
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-06-20
Cautious.

The young housekeeper was looking
at some soft shell crabs squirming and
wriggling in their bed of seaweed
They're very nice" said the dealer
Shall l send you dozen?"
"Yes," answered the innocent, 'if
you are sure they are fresh."-New
York Journal