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Lexington. Va., October 18,1905
New Advertisement-*
Weinberg s?special pi Ice Friday.
Irwin & Co.?ladies aults and wraps.
8. R. Moore?notice to tax-payers.
R. S. Anderson?heatlBg stoves.
A Wonderful Saving
The largest Methodist church in
Georgia, used 82 gallons of L. A. M.,
mixed with 24 gallons of oil, thus mak?
ing paint cost about $1.20 per gallon.
They calculated to use 100 gallons of
ot Lor paint, Saved about $80.00, and
ulso got a big donation of L. & M.
Dealers gladly sell L. A M., because
their customers oall for it, and say
they tuod it 12,14 and even 80 years
ago.
Don't pay $1.59 a gallon tor linseed
oil, whioh you do in ready-for-us6
paint.
Buy oil fresh from the barrel at 60
cents per gallon, aud mix it with L. A
M.. Faint. It makes palut cost about
$1.80 per gallon. Sold by MoOrum
Drug Co., Lexington, and H. L.
Gilkeson. buena Vista.
Unclaimed Letters
Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postoffice for the week ending Octo?
ber 16th:
Cheatwood, Miss Anna
Cason, W. E.
Crittenden. John Jay
Clark, Jas.
Hays, Mrs. .Vii'Ired
Johnton, W. T.
Lookabill, Cbus. (2)
JXorris, Mrs. Julia
Nutter, Jimmie
Payton, W. M.
Stewart, Katie
Watkins, Wm. F.
Persons calling for these letters
if ill please say they are advertise-J.
MoClunu Patton, P. is,
Full of Tragic "leaning
Are these lh.es from J. EL Sim-nous, of
Casey, La. Think what might have
resulted from his terrible oougb if he
Dad not taken the uedicine abjut
whloh he writes: "I hod a fearful
cough, that disturbed my night's res:.
I tried everything, but nothing would
relieve it, until I took Dr, King's New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, which completely cured
me." Instantly relieves and perma?
nently cures all throat and luug
disease*- prevents grio and pneumonia.
At B. H. Gorrell's drug stort; guaran?
teed; 50o. and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
dev. Lee Woolridjje's Church
Rev, Lee Wcolridge of East Lexing?
ton, as pastor of the Solem Baptist
church (colored) la West End, Staun
to'i, has succeeded In building up a
strong congregation, whioh now
worships in a substantial church
edifice. In a recent issue of The
Christian Organizer, published in
Lynchburg, tbe following notice ap?
peared: Rev. Lee Woolridge purchased
a building from the white Baptists
for $650, to be deeded to the colored
Baptists of West End, for a church.
This property is said to be worth
$1,000. Under the leadership of their
pastor, this small congregatlou has
paid their note cf $2u0 and kept up
church expenses.'*
Don't Borrow Trouble
It is a bad habit to borrow any?
thing, but the worst thing you can I
possibly borrow ls trouble. When
sick, sore, heavy, weary aud worn
out by the pains aud poisons of
dyspepsia,biliousness, Bright's disease,
and similar internal disorders, don't
sit down and brocd over your symp?
toms, but fly for relief to Electric Bit?
ters. Here you will find sure and
permanent forgetfulness of all your
troubles, and your body will not be
burdened by a load of debt disease.
At B. H. Gorrell's drug store. Price
50c. Guaranteed.
A Colored Man Dead
Watt Scruggs,for more than twenty
yearspast an employee of the street
force of Lexington, died on the 11th
inst. The past two months he had
beeu in the eu ploy cf tho constructive
company who are carrying water from
Pedlar river in Amherst county to the
city of Lynchburg. About the first of
October he was fatally hurt by the
breaking of au elevator loaded with
rock. He lived until the ll lost, when
he died. His lemains were brought to
Lexington last Friday for interment.
He was a slave of the Rlchesons of
Amherst county, and was much re?
spected in this town for his industry,
truthfulness and honesty.
New Cure for Cancer
All surface cancers are now known
to oe curable, by Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. Jas. Walters of Duffield, Va.,
writes : "1 had a cancer on my lip for
-?ears that seemed incurable till Buck?
len's Arnica Salve healed it, and now
lt is perfectly well." Guaranteed
oure for cuts and burns. 25e. at B. H.
Gorrell's drug store.
Pleat-taut liox. Party
A pleasant box party was held by
Daughters of Rebekah, I. O. O. F. at
Odd Fellows Hall Monday evening, A
good crowd was present who enjoyed a
social hour in games. The boxes were
auctioned off by Mr. A. B. Beckwith,
and tpiite a good sum was realized.
Mis-* Roberta Pennington presided
over the exercises. The prizes were
won by Miss Blanch Tolley for best
arranged box and Mr. Stuart Hutch
eson for being the highest bidder.
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles
Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrud?
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, no matter of bow long standing,
in 6 to 14 days. First application gives
ease and rest; 50c. If your druggist
hasn't it send 50o. in stamps and it
will be forwarded postpaid by Paris
Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo
Church Kally
Interesting exercises appropriate to
the anniversary of freeing the church
from debt and a grand rally for the
new pipe organ will be held at Ran?
dolph Street M. E. church from Tues?
day, October 24th to Friday,November
Srd. An interesting program will be
presented each evening, with several
services on Sunday. The publio is
invited to be present and help in
this worthv cause.
Plans to Get Rich
Are often frustrated by sudden break?
down due to dyspepsia or constipa?
tion. Brace up aud take Dr. King's
New Life Pills. They take out the
materials which are clogging your
energies and give you a new start.
Cure headache and di zzlness too. At
B. H.Gorrell's drug store; 85c? guaran?
teed. _
To Cure A Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists ref una the money
jails to cure. E. W. Grove's signa
ure on eaoh box, 35c
No more crying babies and you
always get a good night's rest when
you give them Dr. Fahraey '? Twthing
Syrup.
Personals
Dr. George H. Denny is in New
York this week.
Mis. T. T. Agnor is visiting
friends in Lynchburg.
Hod. Claude A. Swanson will
address the voters of Buena Vista,
Friday night, October 27th.
Mr. J. Gordon Waddell of Cape
Charles, Va.,is visiting his mother,
Mrs. W. H. Waddell.
Mr. H. Greenlee Senseney of
Charleston, S. C.. is visiting his
father, Mr. James M. Senseney.
Mr.W.M. Sherman of Manassas,
Va., railway postal clerk, is the
guest this week of Mr. J. H.
Thompson.
Mr. Mercer Hartman of Roan?
oke, spent several days in Lexing?
ton last week visiting his brother,
Dr. John H. Hartman.
Mr. M. J. Campbell of Steel's
Tavern, was the guest this week
of his brother-in-law, Mr. J. R.
Crist of near Lexington.
Mr. Rudolph Bumgardner of
Staunton is in Lexington today
attending court. He is accom
oanied by Mri*. Bumgardner.
Rev. John A. Bittinger of
Smythe oounty, Va., spent several
days in Lexington this week as the
guest of his aunt, Miss Helen A.
Moffett.
Mr.James A.Wilson of Fairfield,
is in Washington visiting his
daughter, Mrs. H. C. Fisher. He
will also visit Baltimore before his
return home.
Dr. Richard Mcilwaine and wife
of Richmond, are spending the
week in Lexington with Mr. and
Mm. Hugh A. White. Mrs. White
is a niece of Dr. Mclwaine.
Mr. Howard W. Barclay return?
ed yesterday to Union, W. Va.,
where he is principal of the graded
school, after a visit of several
days to bis father, Mr. John W.
Barclay.
Rev. S.R.Neel pastor of Elliott's
Hill Methodist churoh, will open
the doers of the church next Sun?
day morning for new members.
Rev. Dr. James A. Quartet* will
preach and will administer bap?
tism.
Mr. W. L. Morris, who bas been
for some months past employed in
Che erection of tbe new buildings
it the Virginia Polytechnic In
ititute at Blacksburg, returned
to Lexington last week on a visit
to his family.
The executive committee ol
George Washington University in
iYashington has accepted tbe
esignation of Hon. Henry St.
George Tucker, dean of tbe law
lepartment. Prof. William Rey
lolds Vance, who has been acting
lean since the opening of College,
vas alected to succeed Mr.Tucker.
Saturday's Roanoke Times: The
unch room of the Woman's Ex
ihange was the sceme yesterday
if one of the most elaborate and
tlegant luncheons that has ever
>een given in Roanoke. The oc?
casion was in honor of Miss
Georgia Middleton, and was given
iy the "lota Pi" sorority of Vir?
ginia College. Miss Middleton ia
iresident ol' tbe sorority. She is
i talented young woman and
trikingly handsome. Her engage
nent to Mr. B. Mercer Hartman,
me of Roanoke's most prominent
-oung lawyers, has been recently
.nnounoed.
Ar. lucker to Visit Europe in
I uteres-.*. of Jamestown
Hon. H. St. George Tucker
eaebed Lexington last week from
he Hot Springs and is now at
iis home here recuperating from
>is recent illness. He expects to
Bave for Europe within the next
ew weeks in the interest of the
amestown Exposition, of whioh
ie is president. The purpose of
ns visit wil ? be to enlist the sup?
port of England, especially, and
he continental countries, so that
he Jamestown Exposition may
nove the success tbat its historic
mportance demands.
The outlook fur the suooess of
he enterprise is brighter now than
ver in its history. President
loosevelt has assured Mr. Tucker
f his interest in the exposition
nd has pledged himself to do
verything in his power during
he coming session of Congress to
ave a large appropriation made
jr the proposed exposition. The
'resident also said that he would
tention tho matter in his message
> Congress and would otherwiso
ind his inilueuce for the sucoees
f the enterprise.
Lexington Presbytery
Lexington Presbytery met in
djoumed session last Thursday
fternoon in the parlor of the Firs*
resbyterian church of Staunton,
ev. J.Spencer Smith of Fairfield,
cted as moderator. Messrs. W.
. Irwin and M. W, Paxton, as
Dm missioners from the Lexing
>n Presbyterian chirch, were
resent in the interest of trans
erring the Rev. T. B. Southall
rom McDowell to the pastorate
f the Lexington church. Tbe
-ll was placed in Mr. Southall'*
ands, and was accepted.
Tbe installation of Mr. Southall
ill take place Sunday, November
bb.The followingcompose the oom*
lission: Rev.G.W.Finley of Tinkl
ig Springs, Augusta county,
ev. Dr. James A. Quarles of Lex
igton, Rev. Holmes Ralston of
ebron, Augusta county, Rev. Dr.
r, N. Scott of Staunton and
lders T. M.Smiley of Mew Provi?
nce and Paul M. Peniok of
ew Monmouth.
H. R. Fare to Petersburg
Tbe Chesapeake and Ohio] rail
>ad will sell round trip tickets
?om Lexington to Petersburg on
--count of Confederate reunion
otober 25th--27th, at $5.40. The
tte to veteran-- in uniform travel
ng together in parties of ten or
tore on one ticket, ia $8.46. Sell
ig dates, Ostober 88, 84 and 25,
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Dr. Latane and Mrs. Cox Married
Yesterday Afternoon
A marriage of Interest to a wida
cirole of friends was celebrated
yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock
in R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal
church, when Mrs. Elinor Jackson
Junkin Cox, was wedded to Dr.
John Holladay Latane. The Rev.
Robert J. McBryde, reotor of the
church, was the oelebrant. A
large and oultured audience wit?
nessed the event. The simple and
impressive ceremony waa the beau?
tiful marriage service of the
Episcopal Cburoh, a ring being
used.
The bride entered tbe ohurch
with her brother, Mr. Franois T.
R. Junkin of Chicago, by whom
ihe wai given away. Her wedding
{own was light blue liberty crepe
ivi tb duchess lace, ind she carried
**- prayer book. The bridegroom
was attended by his brother, Dr.
?>. P. Latane of Winchester, Va.,
as best man. Tbe groomsmen
frere Mr. James Allen Latane of
Baltimore, a brother, and Dr.
Walter R. Steiner of Hartford,
Donn. Miss Anna AyJette Andet
ton presided at the organ and
Diayed the wedding march from
Mendelssohn as the bridal party
mtered, and the Bridal Chorus
'rom Tannebaueser on their de?
parture from the church.
Immediately following tbe mar
iage a reception wss beld at
'Mulberry Hill", the hospitable
lome of the bride's mother, Mrs.
William F. Junkin, which was at
ended by only a few of the inti
nate friends of the contracting
>arties. After tbe reception Dr.
ind Mrs. Latane left on their wed
hng trip which will include a
risit to New York and other points
if interest. They will reside in
.lexington.
Mrs. Latane is the youngest
laughter of tbe lats Rev.Dr.Wm.F.
unkin of Montclair,!?. J., and on
ter mother's side comes of the
rell known Anderson family of
Virginia,being a niece of Attorney
ieneral William A. Anderson,
ihe is possessed of many attract?
ants, is highly cultured and is a
ooial favorite in Lexington.
Dr. Latune is a son of the late
lishop James A. Latane of Balti
lore, and for tbe past three years
as been head of the department
f history at Washington and Lee
Inivertity. He waa educated at
ohns Hopkins University of
(altimore, and is well known as a
rriter in the field of history and
aternational law.
Miss Susan Latane of Balti
lore, sister of Dr. Latane, and
lr. and Mrs.W.C. N.Randolph.Jr.,
f Lynchburg, were among the out
f town guests at the marriage.
lisa Ec holts and Mr. McClner
Married Today
Today at noon the Methodist
hurch at Fairfield waa the scene
f a pretty marriage, the contract
lg parties being Miss Nora Mar?
cile Echols and Mr. Harry Scott
icCluer. Tbe pastor of the
tiurcb, Rev. George H. Echols,
nele of the bride, offlolated. He
as assisted by Rev. J. Spencer
mitti, pastor of the Fairfield
iesbyterian ohurch. Mrs. John
i. Kyle of Fairfield, presided at
ie organ and played the wedding
larch from Mendelssohn. Dur
ig tbe marriage service, "Thine
wn" was softly played. The
tiurch was tastefully decorated
ith ferns and autumn leaves.
Tbe bride was becomingly
reseed in a going-away gown of
ray English tweed, and carried
Iride roses. Her maid of honor
as Miss Berta Sale of Fairfield,
ho wore a gray walking suit and
irried pink carnations.
Tbe bridegroom was attended
j- Mr. W. Edward Wallaoe of
airfield,as best man. Tbe ushers
ere Dr. 0. H. McClung and Mr.
rise Canter of Fairfield, Mr.
amuel M. Dunlap and Mr. Wil
tm Patton of Lexington.
A weddin**; breakfast wps served
ie wedding party at Hotel
ochran at 10:80 o'clock this
orning. Mr. and Mrs. MoCluer
ft over the Baltimore aud Ohio
ain at 1:48 o'clock thia afternoon
i visit friends in Kentucky and
hio. They will make their home
; Fairfield.
The bride is the daughter of
r. James A. Echols of Newport,
a. For some time she has made
,r home with her unole, Rev.
eorge H. Echols at Fairfield,
tie is an attractive young lady
id is deservedly popular in the
-ighborhood of Fairfield.
Mr. McCluer ie a son of tbe late
r. N. B. McCluer of near Fair?
ed and is prominently conneoted
the county. Several years ago
i waa connected with the hard
are firm of H. H. Myres & Son
Lexington. He is now engag
1 in farming at his father's old
>me near Fairfield.
London--Lady
Miss Annie Paxton Lady, eldest
-.ughtir of Mrs. John B. Lady of
iar Lexington, was married to
r. John James London of Roan*
:e.last Wednesday evening.Octo
r 11th, at 7:30 o'olook. The
remony was solemnized in
r-anoke, Rev. Dr. Campbell of
dating.
The bride is an attractive young
dy. She taught for several years
the publio sehools of Rock
idge. The groom is the second
n of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. London
Roanoke county, and is a sue
ssful young business man of
janoke.
A reception was held at the
?me of the groom's parents after
e ceremony, whioh was attended
- many friends of the young
uple.
The presents were beautiful and
imerouB, testifying the kind
shes of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. London will reside
Roanoke,
Reception to Hev. Mr. Southall
Friday Evening
Rev. Thompson B. Southall, the
newly eleoted pastor of the Lex?
ington Presbyterian church,reach?
ed Lexington Friday and occupied
his pulpit Sunday morning and
evening. He made a fine impres?
sion on his congregation* Mr.
Southall is a young man of strik?
ing personality and has a pleasing
address. His sermons were practi?
cal gospel messages and were de?
livered with force and earnest?
ness.
A reception was given the new
pastor Friday evening in the
lecture room. The occasion was
one of muoh interest and was
largely attended hy members of
the congreguticn. During the
svening it is estimated that fully
four bundled persons were pre?
sent to extend greetings to Mr.
Southall. Among this number
were many students of Washing*
ton and Lee University and cadets
[>f the Virginia Military Institute,
who are members of the Presby?
terian churoh or are affiliated with
that church. Light refreshments
were served by the young ladies
af the congregation. The lecture
room was tastefully decorated for
bhe occasion.
Mr. Southall is a native of
<\.lb*-marle county, Va. He was
educated at Hampden-Sidney Col?
lege, the Union Theological Semi?
nary of Virginia, and <he Mc?
cormick Theological Seminary of
Chicago. For seven yeara he
jerved a Presbyterian churoh in
dustin, Texas, but on account
if bis health was compelled to
give up that oharge. Previous to
;omiug to Lexington he supplied
ihe pulpit of the Presbyterian
?hurch at McDowell, Highland
:ounty. His family, c insisting of
iis wife and one child, will come
:o Lexington about thc first of
December.
The Cadets Off for Richmond
The corps of cadets of the Vir?
ginia Military Institute, three
lundred strong, left last night at
.0 o'olock on a speoial ttain over
he Chesapeake and Ohio road
or Richmond, where this after
toon they led the parade in honor
if President Roosevelt's visit to
hat city. The transportation was
omphmentary from the Chesa
leake and Ohio. Tbe cadets were
accompanied by Captain E. B.
Johnson and Taotical Officers
.aPrade, Ragland and Nolan end
)r. J. H. Laird, the surgeon; also
Jol. J. M. Patton of the faculty,
rhe V. M.I. band also accompa
tied the cadets.
The train r* ached Kichmond
arly this morning, and will leave
tichmond tonight at 10 o'olock on
he return trip reaching Lexington
arly Thursday morning. While
n Riohmond the oadets will be the
ecipier-ts of muoh atttention be
lause of their military bearing,
['hey always make a fine impress
on in a parade. The corps W
inder the command of Captain
ohnson, since Colonel Strother
lid not go to Riohmond.
Quite a lcrge crowd of citizens
rere at the depot to see the boys
ff, and they left in high spirits in
nticipation of their trip. That
bey will bave a good time goes
rithout saying.
General Soott Shipp left for
.ichmond yesterday morning.
Football Notes
Washington and Lee University
layed Roanoke College in Lexing
[>n Thursday afternoon and de
eated them by the score of 38 to
. The visitors never had any
how of winning. Washington
nd Lee repeatedly hammered
heir line and skirted ends for long
ains. Momaw,full-baok, Bagley,
alf back, and Rasin, quarter
ack, played good ball for Wash
lgton and Lee. Bowman, quarter
ack, was the star player for
oaaoke. The halves were 20 and
5 minutes.
The most Interesting and hardest
lught game of football took place
[onday afternoon on tbe parade
rounds when ihe Virginia Mili?
tary Institute and Randolph-Macon
oliege played to a standstill in
0 and 15 minute halves. The
sams were well matched as lo
till and weight. They swayed
?.ck and forth over the gridiron,
ut neither side could score,
Ithougb the cadets twice came
sar their opponents' goal line.
nd tbe collegians onoe came near
soring. The military boys preeert
1 an impregnable front to tie
Isitors. Tbe latter made gains oy
cirting ends, while the cade't
equently went through the soi
glans' line. Cadet Callee halt
ick, and Collegian Mills, full
risk, were tbe star players. Mr.
rown, referee, and Mr. Moomaw,
?spire, both of Washington and
ee.
Church Dedication Sunday
Bethany Lutheran church of
raff Alone will be dedicated rext
linday morning. Rev. L. A. Fox,
. D., of Roanoke College, will
teach the sermon.
Rev. A. D. R. Hancher of Staun
ill preach at night.
The Lutheran Conference be?
ns Thursday evening, with the
jening sermon by Rev. W. W. J.
tobie of Middlebrook. Tbe con
renee extends through Saturday.
Bethany churoh is a handsoms
ruoture and was recently com*
eted. Rev. JW. Sbuey is the
.stor.
Only one remedy in the world tbat
ill at onoe stop Itchiness of the skin
i auy part of the body. Doan's Olnt
ent. At any drug store, 50 cent*.
|Monarob over pain. Burns, outs,
ira!us, stings, instant relief. Dr.
.oma*' Electric Oil. At any drug
ora.
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Newa and Personal Notes from
Collieratown
Gazette Correspondence.
Oct. 17?Died of diphtheria
Ootober the 9th, at the horre cf
her aunt, Mrs. CW. Entsminger
near Alpbin, Edith Entsminger,
aged ll years. She suffered with
tbe dreadful disease about two
weeks, Everything was done to
relieve her that could be done by
both family and physician. When
the last remedy, antitoxin, was
idministerd ber friends thought
'or two or three days that she was
better and the day she died she
tvas very cheerful. Little Edith, as
we all called her, was a kind little
jirl and will be much missed by
ill who knew her. Rev. P. H.
Jowherd conducted the funeral
orvices .interment at Collierstown.
Rev. A. H. Hamilton of Mt.
Jannel Presbyterian cburoh, fili?
al the pulpit at Collierstown at
Ll o'clock i-.ad at night on last
Sunday. Immediately after the
tieven o'clock sermon a congrega?
tional meeting was held for the
jurpose of electing an elder. Mr.
hamilton aoted as moderator,
rhe meeting was oenduoted with
mt nomination and the third
-tailor resulted in the election of
Hr. H. L. Morrison of Marmion.
Lt the night service Mr. Morrison
van installed ruling elder of Col
ierstown Presbyterian ohurch.
Mrs. J. H. Forsythe of Pike
illa, Ky? is here to spend a few
lays with her friends and rela
ives.
Mr. Joseph Goodbar of Janies
own, Ohio, is spending a few
reeks in this seotion visiting his
>ld acquaintances.
Mrs. S. G. Rapp.with her child
en, of Covington, Va., ie in Col
ierstown visiting ber parents, Mr.
md Mrs. C. H. Tribbett.
We learn that several oas -s of
liphtheria has broken out -.mong
he colored ohildren at Colliers
own. The whites who have the
Unease are convalescing.
The fine rain that fell last week
ras a weloome visitor to the
armers as well as to the little
blks who have been busy gather
ng up the chestnuts.
X-RAY*.
Circuit Court
Harrison Via, who was indicted
or breaking into a railroad oar,
dead guilty to the charge. He
ras given thirty days in Jail.
The grand jury brought in the
ollowing additional indictments:
Against Emmett Reynolds for
ttempt at criminal assault.
Against George Washington
larrison Turner and William
)ouglas for entering railroad car
n tbe night tue without break?
ing lock, with intent to commit
rt-roency.
Against Heyward Flint for se
notion under promise of irarriage.
In the matter of the Common?
wealth against Allen Miley, in
icted for house burning, the
harge was not sustained and the
ury brought in a verdict of not
uilty.
George Washington Harrison
'urner and William Douglas were
ouad guilty of larceny and their
unishment was fixed at thirty
ays' imprisonment in the county
ail.
Nick Chandler was tried for the
lurder of Marshall Newman. He
'ne lound guilty and bis punish
ttnt fixed at twelve years in the
tate penitentiary.
South River Sunday School*
The Sunday schools of South
iver distriot will hold an all-day
invention with the Decatur Sun
ay school ou Saturday, November
ih. It is intended to make the
icial feature an important one,
id to this "nd baskets will be
rought filled with good things
ir the inner man.
Following is the provisional pro
ram prepared by Mr.V. W.Davis,
ie district vice-president for
suth River distriot:
Rev. George H. Echols of b'aii
old "The Scholar and his Rela
on to the Lesson."
Rev. J. A. Troetle of Timber
idge "The Real Purpose of the
unday School."
Mr. J. A. Parker of Raphine,
The Importance of the Sunday
:hool as it Relates to our Boys
id Girls."
Tbe music will be under the
aderehip of Mrs. George S. |
reiner.
Old Polka' Service
Next Sunday morning will be
iserved at Trinity Methodist
lurch as "Old Folks' Day." The
ibject of tbe sermon will bs
Were tbe former days better than
ieee?" The exercises will be
apropriate to the ocoasion|and tbe
der members of the congregation
?e specially urged to be present.
Id-time hymus will be used and
essages from former pastors will
s read.
Death of Infant
Gertrude, the Infant daughter of Mr.
nague Smith of near Lexington, died
st Wednesday (from membraneous
oup. The remains were brought to
:xlngton Thursday for interment.
io child was aged one year and was
bright little girl.
A boon to travelers. Dr. Fowler's
itraot of Wild Strawberry. Cures
rsentary, diarrhoea, seasickness, nau
a. Pleasant to take. Aots promptly.
"It was almost a miracle. Burdook
< od Bitters cured me of a terrible
e iking out all over the body. I am
ry grateful" Miss Julia Fllbridge
est Cornwell, Conn.
Whenltething most babies'stomachs
e disordered. Dr. Fahrney's Teeth
; Syrup eurea and prevents this
-Ma,
Royal
Baking
Powder
is made of Grape
Qeam of Tartar.
Absolutely Pure.
Makes the food
more Wholesome
and Delicious.
Real Estate and Property Trans
fers Recorded
The following deeds of bargain anc
?ale were entered of record ia the
clerk's office of Rookbridge county
for the two weeks ending* Oe tobe
18th.
W. il. Laughlin to Isaac Weinberg
house and lot on Jackson avenue
Lexington, adj. A. L. Koones.
Paul M. Penick, special commr., tc
W. U. Cash, house and lot al
Vesuvius, adj. Mrs. Addie A Lane
?337.60.
C. G. Watts to H. B. Watts, 6 aorei
adj. S. V. Watts, in Natural Brldg,
district.
Perry McCrory to Remy Foler, i
parcel of land in Lexington district
adj. J. D. H. Ross.
Henry Foler to Mr*. Nannie E
Ayres, a parcel of land In Lexingtoi
district, adj. J. I). H. Ross, ?263.
W. T. Shields, speo'l commr., tc
Alice MoNutt Alexaader.house and lol
corner Nelson and Randolph street
Lexington, adj. Wm. Wak, $548.28.
Joseph E. McCormick to James W
Miller, 19 }acres at Mechanics ville, ti
Natural Bridge district, $S*W.
Samuel Long to Tailor Long, 8.VI
acres on west side of Green Hill li
Buffalo district, adj. grantor, #75.
Georgs) L. MoCoimlok, to Joseph E
McCormick, 8 aores adj, grantee ii
Natural Bridge district, $450.
J. K. Turner and wife to J. M
Turner, all their lite Interest ot oue
third ot their farm in Natural Bridg
district.
D. G. Patterson to Jas. W. Plott, i
tract of land on Brattou's Run, adj
Alum Springs tract, $800.
D. Gt. Patterson to Emma M. Patter
son, 118| aores on-Bratton's Run, adj
Enpire Iron tt Steel Co., $337.
Thomas B. Martin to lt. E. Orertoi
1 acre and 57.80 poles at Greenle
statiou on James River, $750,
James F. Wade to Mary J. Miller
108 sq. poles adj. grantor and granta
ia Walker's Creek district.
J. W. McFaddin and others to Mary
J. Miller, 2 aores and 5 poles on Ott'
Mill road, Walker's Creek district
$30.
CATABBHN a s a I
Catarrh
In all its stages
JkLY'S CREAM BAL*.
cleanses, soothe*.
and heals the dis
leased membrane,
lt cures catarrt
|and drives away a
icold in the head
[quickly.
Cream Balm js plaoed into the dos
trlls, spreads over the membrane and
ia absoibed. Relief is immediate aud
a cure follows. It is not drying?does
not produce sneering. Large size 50
cents at druggists or by mall; trial
size 10 cent*, by mail.
ELY BROTH ER8.56 Warren 8treet,
New York.
Avoid all drying inhalants and use
that which cleanses and heals tbe mem?
brane. Ely's Cream Balm is suoh a
remedy and cures Catarrh easily and
pleasantly. Cold In tbe head vanishes
quiokly. Price 50 oents at druggists
or by mall.
Catarrh caused difficulty iu speaking
and to a great exteut less of hearing.
By the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop?
ping of mucus has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly improved.?J. W.
Davidson, Att'y at Law, Monmouth,
111.
Ayers
Doctors first prescribed
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral over
60 years ago. They use lt
toaay more than ever. They
Cherry
Pectoral
rely upon it for colds, coughs,
bronchitis, consumption.
They will tell you how it
heals inflamed lungs.
?' t hal . very b?<" cough for thr*-* yeer*.
Then I trie-' Ayer'- Cherry rector-!. My sore
'uujri were toou healed -wt my cou__ drop-sM
,W,?r*. Pkab*. UYDlfc Outhrle ("ont-**. !?.
Itv.. Mc., fl .wi. J ?<' ayiii ???...
AIMrti?U*jK_B_ fam, ^..J^JJ^JJ*^,
Old Coughs
Ono Ayer's Pill at bocltlmo Ittsn ros
e natural action next morning.
Lexington Produce Market.
Lexhu-ton Va.. October 18, l?05
Flour-Extra. |4.25?5.0C
Wheat. ?84a8t
Corn. <&?<
Corn Meal. M
Potatoes.?.... 40@4.'
Butter.
Eggs. ti
Bpring Chickens-- per lb... 8@lC
Hensperlb. ?*
Bacon?Hams, oountry... 10? Iii
" ? Shoulders. ?S
-Sides. ??
Lard?Choice oountry.. *<&$
Hay. tsJ.00fai0.0ii
Straw. tjS.00O5.8C
FALL I WINTER STYLES
Clothing- Hats.
Shoes- Underwear, etc.,
are about complete and ready to select from.
We Extend to Those Who Have
AND
To Those Who Have Not
VISITED OUR STORE
_tt\r A Cordial Invitation to See Out Stock
Strain & Patton
Opposite Lexington Hotel - * - LEXINGTON, VA
Condensed Statement of Condition of
The Bank of Rockbridge
At Close of Business Sept. 30, 1905
RESOURCES
County and Municipal Bonds ... $ 49,600.00
Bills and Notes . 197,881.60 $247,881.60
Beal Estate, Furniture and Fixtures 11,601.00
Due from Banks ...... $44,047.42
Cash . 20,855.75 64,903.17
$323,885.77
LIABILITIES
Capital. $ 65,000.00
Surplus and Net Profits. 37,077.40
Time Deposits. $36,499.99
Deposits subject to check . . . 185,308.38 221,808.37
?323,885.77
Underwear Facts
Now selling the dame grade of Ladies' Vests at 19
cents that sold for 25 cents lest year, and at 25 cents am
selling the best Vest for the money I have ever sold.
Have excellent values in better grade Vests, and Union
Suits from 50 cents to $1.50. Keep a nice line of this
priced goods, and sure to please you. It is often hard
to find all sizes of children's underwear. At this time
can fit any boy or girl. Prices from 15 cents to 60 cents
per garment, according to quality. Have Ladies' All
Wool Knee Skirts at $1.00 in a large assortment. Have
two special values in Ladies' Mercerized Satteen Skirts.
One sells at $1.00 and the other at $1.25.The latter is knit?
ted from tho waist, about half way down, making a very
warm comfortable garment. Also have a Ladies' Skirt
made by the Wright Underwear Co., that is a very good
one. It is woven material like a vest, only very heavy,
and fleeced lined. Am also selling a real nice quality
embroidered Flannel Skirt at $2.00. This is fine em?
broidery and nice work. The material is one yard long
and two yards wide. No use to work your eyes out em?
broidering a Skirt when you can buy one like this.
?fr**************
J. flcD. Adair.
LEXINGTON, - - . VIRGINIA
- New Fall Millinery ?
-0
We spread before our many patrons an array of
Trimmed riillinery unequaled for style or quality.
This display is the result of preparation started weeks
ago-"plans made to bring to the people of Lexington tbe
richest, most beautiful and most desirable from the
MILLINERY WORLD.
Our patterns include models from the bestlnfluaed
Hat Houses of Paris, New York, and Philadelphia.
You cannot afford to buy a hat till you have looked
over our Collections.
W. S. Kniseley & Co*
Oppo. Courthouse Lexington. Va.
C. A. LACY & 50N
Hare received their
Fall and
Winter
Goods
aad have good values to offer*
The Progressive Cash Store
Maia St. -Uitatfea, Vteftafc.