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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
STATE FAIR ON A
LARGE SCALE

With much better and more elaborate
facilities than ever before-which can
been seen by the casual observer at
glance-the Delaware State Fair of 1912,
which will open on September 10 and
close on the 18TH is bound to reach the
climax of Delaware fairs. Stimulated
by the improved equipment, which was
accomplished only with a large outlay
of money, and having the knowledge that
that of itself would prove especially at
tractive to exhibitors, the Fair Associa-
ton has gone the limit in Offering prizes
for which the exhibitors will compete.
1t is, therefore a foregone conclusion
that the entry lists will be much larger
than ever before, and also that they will
be more extensive and cover a wider
scope.
At an expense of about $50, 900, the
owners of Wawaset Park, where the fair
is held, besides purchasing the park
during the year, nave provided a fine
new steel and concrete grand stand, re-
placing the one that was formerly there,
and have bought large tract of land
adjoining the park, which has been add
ed to it, all having been fenced in The
grand stand is not only stand from
which survey can be had from the
track and the field, but also is a build
ing of itself having large rooms under
the stand proper, in which some of the
departments of the fair will be COM
fortabIy housed, which was never pos
sible before. Other buildings have been
erected and those that were allowed to
stand have been strengthened some hav
ing been materially remodeled
1t is the aim of the fair association to
make the Delaware Fair a rival of the
one at Mt. Holly, N. j., Trenton, N. j.,
Allentown, Pa, and some other places,
and that is why so much money Is being
spent on the permanent equipment All
OF the necessary preliminary arrange
ments for this years fair have been
made and everything is in excellent
shape. Every feature has been worked
out through a system when Will make
each detail complete in itself. For in
stance, the amusement feature, which
calls for technical work and professional
knowledge and skill has been turned
over to William l.. Dockstader, whose
ability as proprietor and manager of the
Garrick Theatre is known far and wide,
while each department has been placed
N the hands of one or more experts in
that particular line of work, and there
will be no difficulty in placing respon-
sibility if it becomes necessary to seek
technical information.
Another feature which has been made
study by the fair management is that
of protecting the exhibitors and the WISH
tors. Any fair is sure to prove attrac-
tive to the crook, but if it is possible to
eliminate him this time that will be
Gone. Police arrangements have been
made that will not be discussed fully at
this time for obvious reasons, but it is
enough to say that the crook who puts
in an appearance at that fair will take
lohg chance and If he gets there and
gets away he will be entitled to medal
10" his shrewdness
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
Cafarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat OF the dis
ease. Catarrh is blood or constitu-
tional disease, and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally land
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this
country for years and is regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed Of the best
tones known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect COM
bination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh Send for testimonials
free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
TO BAR SOUTHERN
Immigrants

During the past fourteen years an
average of more than 100, 900 immigrants
unable to read or write in any language,
have come into the United States each
year. Since the Spanish American war
we have had an influx of two and quar-
ter million of illiterates.
Here is national problem which
should demand the attention of states
men and citizens generally. Much is
heard of the word progressive" as APP
piled to government, but why are not
these so-called progressives interested
nthis greatest of all problems as it
enters so largely into the moral, social
and political life of the nation?
That it should be made more difficult
for the undesirables of other countries
to come to America will be generally
admitted But the question is raised
that because a person is illiterate it
does not follow that person is morally
bad This is true, but no candid per-
son can deny that, as rule, these ILL
terate men and women are less desirable
than those who are literate.
These two and a quarter million of IL
literatCs who have come to the United
States in the last fourteen years are
mighty hindrance to the solution of its
problems. A large per cent of such i'm
migrants congregate in our large cities
and in communities by themselves. 1t is
difficult to assimilate them. They are
indigestible. Because they are illiterate
they are slower in adapting themselves
to conditions here. They have brought
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24

years, and at times became so bad l
would become unconscious. have been
found in that condition many times.
Physicians did not seem to be able to
do me any good. I would become
weak and for days at time could do
no work. Not long ago I got box
of DIR. Miles Laxative Tablets, and
after using them found had never
tried anything that acted in such
mild and effective manner. believe
I have at last found the remedy that
suits my case"
Thousands of people are sufferers
from habitual constipation and
while possibly realizing something
of the danger of this condition, yet
neglect too long to employ proper
curative measures until serious i'll
ness often results. The advice of
all physicians is, keep your bowels
Clean" and it's good advice.
DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets are
sold by all druggists, at rs cents
box containing rs doses. If not
found satisfactory, your money is
returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart. Ind.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
Shocking Sounds

in the earth are sometimes heard before
t terrible earthquake, that warn OF the
coming peril. Natures warnings are
kind. That dull pain or ache in the back
warns you the kidneys need attention if
you would escape those dangerous mala
dies, Dropsy, Diabetes or Bright's dis
ease. Take Electric Bitters at once and
see backache fly and all your best feel
ings return. MY son received great
benefit from their use for kidney and
bladder trouble" writes Peter Bondy,
South lockwood, Mich. 1T is certainly a
great kidney medicine Try it. so cts.
at all Druggists. 80"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24

Many cases of
typh old fever,
appendicitis a n d
other severe dis
eases are trace
able to prolonged
clogging of the
bowels. Regard
t h e effects o {
constipation, C..
E. Ayers, 6 Sabin
ST., Montpelier,
VT, says:
II was afflicted
with constipation
and hiliot,Snacc for
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24
Constipation, if Neglected,
Causes Serious Illness

Constipation, if neglected, leads
to almost innumerable cornplica-
tons affecting the general health.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-08-24


This is likely to Be remembered A. year of
great and bumper crops starting ysth Cones
Sale Of sc and = I-ae Lawns tor 1-ac
yard
FOR MEN:
Douglas Shoes gh and low cu reduced 6or Quick Sails
$3.50 cot to $50 pair.
Mems soc quality Of Dmty Underwear 25c each.
Mems SweeOr Pants and Overas fully guaranteed not to
rip and to wear better.
IS Pants, 50. So Pants, S. $3.50 Pants, $50.
FOR LADIES:
New Whip Cords for Suits now ready
soc instead Of 75c.
SPECIAL SALE ON GROCERIES m AUGUST.
JOHN E. GONCE
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
Oid Reliable Lynchburg Fair

The Interstate Fair to be held a,
Luxembourg. October /, 2. 3. 4 this
year. has made some very interest
'1g changes in it's premium list
winch later will be mailed bv re-
quest On pos tai card to f. Iowa
Iock' secretary, at Lyncbburo
hitherto nothing has been reeeived
oy express at the Lynchbure Fair
out this year the Southern Exnress
Company will deliver exhibits in
Two departments only to the fair
grounds under certain conditions
These two departments, E-Poultrv
ana F-Agricultural and promologi.
cal EXHIBITS, for which several bun-
ored dollars alone are offered.
The free attractions booked The
year excel those of any previous
'air and are the most sensational
ana thrilling yet seen at any Vir-
gina lair, while the racing will be
extra fast. Night performances
with fireworks. Reduced railroad
rates. Children under IL years of
age Tree on Tuesday only.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
Death of Mrs. Eden B. Shorter

Mrs. Bessie L. Shorter. wife NJ
Mr.. Eden B. Shorter, died Satur-
day Y August 81. 1912, at her home
IN Clifton Forge, after an extepded
illness from pulmonary trouble
aged 70 years. The remains vers
brought to Rapp's Mill for inter.
nent, the funeral being conducted
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from
the Baptist church at that Mac.
by Rev. A. w. Wood OF Oxford
church.
Mrs. Shorter was the vonpgast
daughter OF Mr.. J. Nc. Ewing. who
is making his home in Lexington.
-Four brothers survive: Messrs.
f. Ewing of Oklahoma, Wilson and
Stuart Ewing OF Missouri, and John
+. Ewing OF Rockbridge, and two
sisters: Mrs. J. D. Kirkpatrick of
herr's Greek and Mrs. ]. r. Beeton
Jf Lexington.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
M0ore's Creek Water

The new pipe line from Moore's
Greek to Lexington has practically
been completed. and the water has
been turned on. 1t has reached
this end of the line. but on account
OF leaks through the wooden pipes
by the open joints good deal of
the water is escaping. The pipes
will swell in lew days and pre- went
leaks. The contractors estimate
that it takes about twelve days
for the joints to swell sufficiently to
prevent leaks. The wooden pipes
are all right more than half the dis.
lance from the head, because thew
have had time to swell at the Joints
Considerable of the water along
the line has been lost by persons
tampering with the openings. At
one point it was discovered that
some one had made an opening and
put In pipe and was drawing
water from the line.
The work will shortly be COM
pleted. The town authorities will
receive the work only after a thor
ough test and when everything has
proved satisfactory.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
Paid for Shoes After MANY Years

Mr. Z. e. Beaver few days ago
received $1.75 in payment for a na; p
OF shoes sold thirty years ago Will
sitting on his porch on Jefferson
street one day this last week en-
Toying the quietness of a warm af-
ternoon. stranger approached and
asked if that was not Mr.. Beaver
when Informed of the correctness
OF MS surmise, the visitor remarked
mat he was indebted to Mr.. Deayer
for a pair of shoes that were pur.
chased in 1882. and proceeded 70
hand over the coin of the realm 70
mat amount In relating the Incl
dent the venerable former shoe
dealer remarked That is another
instance OF the Beaver good luck"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
A Narrow Escape

Mrs. A S. Montgomery, Miss
Jessie Hutton and Master John c.
Hutton, Jr., had narrow escape
from serious injury last week at the
new iron bridge over North River
at the old lime kiln. While driving
onto the bridge some person under
meath the structure frightened the
horse which backed over the abut-
ment. and but for the breaking OF
a portion of the harness the occu.
pants would have sustained serious
If not fatal injuries.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
Jones Pleaded Guilty to Charge

Charles d. Jones. colored, who
conducted an eating house and
soft" drink place near the hitch.
ing yard, has occupied most of the
time Of the Circuit Court this week.
or six charges for violating the Ii.
quor laws, he pleaded guilty on two
and received fines, and four were
dismissed. OF two charges of lar
ceny one was dismissed and the
other continued to the November
term.
The appeal case from Mayor
Shields, WHO fined Jones 500 and
% days for selling liquor without
license. Jones pleaded guilty and a
fine OF $75 was imposed by the
court. One Indictment by the grand
jury for selling liquor without Ii.
cense, he also pleaded guilty and
was fined $50.
Jones was acquitted on the charge
OF stealing a watch belonging to a
student, Mr.. Jamison, and the
charge Of theft of watches belong
ing to Mr.. DePriest was continued
t0 November.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
New Fall Goods

FAN Uoods are coming in daily at Adars store MANY
ress Goods Flanneettes, Ladies' Suits and Coats bava
already come The Suits very pretty and attractive and
pe.s'Ve The standard length of the Tailored Shit
Jackets will be thrty-two inches Tho ST.. sun
iaer than last season. The popular material MIL; b.
erRes and "hpcords Our Fall Corsets and Shoes are also
H. IL our purpose to show very attractive line Of I
~ inc season All we ask is for friends to come and coo
m nave before sending their order away We can and
"o as wen Tor you, any mail order bouse No t
'S aike and large variety of merchandise ALWAYS in CO.,
aS NOT TO hIVe duplicates and dress everybody alike
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
Mrs. ]. A. Dickinson Died Fridav in
Clifton Forge


Mrs Sallie Edith Dickinson. wifi,
OIL Mr.. John Andrew Dickinson
died at her home in Clifton Fore.
last Friday, August 80, 1912. after
an illness OF six weeks. The re
mains were brought to Rockbridre
Tor burial, and the funeral services
were held Sunday morning at III
clock from the Timber Ridge
Presbyterian church, conducted bv
Rev. L. II. Paul OF Clifton Forge
and assisted by Rev. RI. Kinnaird
Of Timber Ridge. The intermen,
was rade in the nearby burying
ground.
Mrs Dickinson was a daughter of
the late Mr.. VIM. p. Lam. and was
aged "a years. Surviving her are five
sisters and three brothers. Thew
are Mrs. John T. Womeldorf Mrs.
Hubert Pultz, Misses Mary A..
Elizabeth G. and E. Alva Lam OF
hockbridge, and Messrs. Henry L.
ana Walter @. Lam OF Norfolk and
James w. Lam of Rockbridge.
Mrs. Womeldorf and Mr.. Henry
Lam were with their sister when
she died. Accompanying the bodv
from Clifton Forge, were the hus-
oand, Mr.. Dickinson, and his two
sisters, Misses Ella and Aunabel
dickinson OF Millboro, aud brother.
mr.. William Dickinson; also Mr.
wood and Mr.. Harrison of Clifton
Forge.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
Summer Half HOLIDAYS

Last week concluded the half hol-
iday given each Wednesday by
many OF the merchants to their en-
ployes during July and August.
The opportunity for rest half day
OF each week during the heated
term proved an appreciative favor
to the employees and was satisfac-
tory to the merchants.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
|. G. Jahnke s. Co
q. w. Zimmerman, Successor
Jewellers and Opticians

When buying Diamonds.
Watches, Jewelry, Clocks. Sill
verware or Glasses, bay from
the man THAT KNOWS WHAT HE Is
SELLING YOU. My twenty years
experience has taught me what
GOOD GOODS are and l will sell
you GOOD GOODS as cheap as you
Can buy anywhere.
Also expert repairing of
Watches, manufacturing of Jew
elry, Diamond setting, and en-
craving DONE BY HAND-not
scratched on by machine. Work
done RIGHT and promptly, and
cheap as it can be done right
for. Give US a trial.
Special attention to Optical
business. If you need Glasses.
my twenty years OF experience
is at your service. See me and
l will make you glasses that
fit. Broken lenses duplicated
exactly on short notice.
j. w. Zimmerman, Successor
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
Lexington Flremen Won Honors ar
Roanoke Convention

|
The racing team OF the Lexington
rlre Department won donors at the
State Volunteer Firemen's Convsn.
ton held in Roanoke last week. and
on their return to Lexington Satur-
DAY the FIRE laddies we're accorded a
royal welcome, and were escorted
from the station in a tally no and
LED by the inspiring strains OF
the Virginia Military Institute
band.
Inc Lexington team gave a good
account OF themselves at the con.
vention. They won the worlds
race IN 80 seconds. Luray being a
close second with 30. 80 seconds
Inc prize was 500. In the State
race Lexington made the best run
out lost out at the nozzle. Their
time was % seconds. which beat all
records at this or former contests
Tue winning team was Luray, W hose
ume was 1853 seconds. The prizes
were 500 and the custody Of tee
association trumpet.
Alter the races the Lexington
team received much attention in
Roanoke, including a motor ride
through the city.
Inc team reached Lexington on
their return Saturday afternoon and
we're met by the v. NJ. 1. band and
a taily-ho. A large crowd witnessed
'neir march through the streets To
the Firemen's building, and their
banner decorated with the tronbv
OF the race, 800 pinned to the fac
attracted much attention.
Following are the mon who com
posed the racing team in the contest
In Roanoke Friday:
Messrs. Charles Devine, William
Mcheever, John Haitian, Edward
HOOK Walter Hook, Joe Mccormick
wilton Funkhouser, ]. Nc. Meeks
lno'nas Agnor, Elwood Seal. Leon
NORRIS Charles Hutton, Reid 40.
lor' Robert Morris, RAIDER Brown
Following are some of the press {
otices in the Roanoke papers com
ilmentary OF the Lexington team. 4
The World: There we're eight i
hose reel teams. Lex {
'gton could and should have won f
rst had it not been for a complete )
reak. The boys failed to get or
ie water at all. Their RUNNING s
me was % seconds"
The Times: The reel races on d
anoolph street, were the most sen.
''ionai part OF the convention pro-
ram. The Luray and the Lexing.
gton teams, besides WINNING j.
'lzes. were paraded over the city Ii
the afternoon in one of the big fr
itomobiie fire trucks of the Roam NJ
70 department.. at
The Lexington team surprisad or
e entire outfit by winning easily n'
e iree-for all, running it in thirty h'
conds fat" IN
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
Church Musical

The ladies of the Baptist church
will give musical at the home OF
DR.. and Mrs. Manly on White street.
Friday night, September 9th. at 8
O'CLOCK. Tor the benefit of the build
ing fund. No admission will be
charged, but silver Offering will
De received. Come and bring your
friends and enjoy a pleasant eve
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04

The subscriptions to the Wilson
and Marshall fund amount to slOs to
the present. DR.. Pendleton carried
a check with him to New York for
sloo which he will present to the
National Democratic Committee.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-09-04
wiliiams-Carrington Wedding at
Presbyterian Church


Presbyterian Church
| The Lexington Presbyteria,
church will be the scene of a prett,
ouptiai event tonight ats O'Clock
when Miss Virginia Watkins Car
rington. daughter OF Mrs. Henry
Paul Darlington, will be welded te
Mr.. James Peter Williams, Jr., Of
Iazewell, Va. The church is pre-,
tiiy decorated for the occasion with
terms, palms. roses and asters.
The bride will wear a WEDDING
gown Of crepe meteor and duchess
lace, and will carry a shower bou.
quet OF lilies OF the valley. The
maid OF honor, her sister. Miss
Nancy E. Darlington, will wear
pink meteor and chiffon, and will
carry shower bouquet OF maiden
hair ferns.
me bridesmaids will be Miss Ella
claire Cults of Savannah, Ga. Miss
heoecca Leigh of Houston, Va. Miss
Nell Baskerville Darlington of Lex.
ington; Miss Mary Houston Turk Of
Tazewell, Va; Miss Mary W. Roper
oil Petersburg, Va; Miss Nellie
randolph Williams OF Lynch burg.
Va. They all will wear green chiffon
over white satin and will carry
roses.
The groom will be attended by
Mr.. Thomas w. Williams of Lynch.
burg, Va, as best man, and his
groomsmen will be: Messrs. John
Roberts OF Pocahontas. Va; Archer
h. Bell of Premier. W. Va; Henry
Paul Carrihgton OF Lexington.
Frank X. Williams OF Lynchburp
va; Alexander G. Russell of Taz,
we'll, Va; Tszswell NJ. Carrippton
Of Lexington.
The officiating minister will be
he Rev. DR.. John Watkins of Spar-
anburg, S. c., who ofiiciated at the
marriage of the brides mother.
Miss Evelyn Nelson OF Lexington
viii preside at the organ and play
he wedding march from Lohenprin
he bride will be given in marriage
" her uncle, Judge William R
'arksdale OF Houston, Va. The i'm.
ne ssive ring service will be used.
Little Misses Maria Holt OF New
ort News, Va. and Sarah Owen of ;
lexington, will be the flower girls.
arrying baskets of asters. ,
Owing TO family affection only a A.,
mall reception will be held at the +,
ONE of the brides mother on
'ashington street, after which Mr.. r
I'D Mrs. Williams will leave for a :
Up to include New York and Lake ,
Gorge. They will reside at Taze- !,
ell, Va.
The bride is quite popular in Lex. i,
gton social circles, aud is an at a
active and accomplished young q
dy.
The following out-of-town guests :,
Q here for the marriage: Judge
d Mrs. William r. Barksdale. ..
ISIS Helen Barsdale, Houston. Va.
r. and Mrs. Alex H. Russell, Taze
'li' Va; Mrs. Mary G. Reynolds,
rs. Saxon W. Holt. Master Saxon
Holt, Jr., Newport News, Va. "
RS. Tom Watkins. Chatham, Va. y
rs. Frank H. Deane, Miss Nell i
'Clure, Mrs. G. c. Barksdale. "
chmond, Va; DR.. and Mrs. T. "
mstrong, South Boston, Va';Mrs. y, ~
ina Williams, Miss Evelyn Viii -
ms. Mr.. and Mrs. N. G. Suhlino ~
:. William Williams, Lynchburg. "
.; Mr.. and Mrs. Arch bald Cum ~
rs, Clarke county. Va. '"