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Newspaper
Salem Times Register And Sentinel
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
4
Thomas F. Ryan of New York and Nelson county corrects reports stating he will not attend the State convention to push instructions for Mr. Bryan nor seek a delegate seat to the National convention. He opts to take a back seat, showing prudent judgment.
The piece urges Salem residents to vote next Tuesday for a mayor sergeant and six council members, arguing for careful consideration of candidates. It notes a post office observing Jefferson Davis's 100th birthday anniversary and discusses national politics with Bryan as Democratic nominee and Taft Roosevelt tensions. Counties in mass meetings endorse Bryan and Roanoke delegates back his candidacy. The article asserts the nation moves toward Bryan’s nomination and urges unity at the convention.
Peppered correspondence between Congressman Carter Glass and Blackstone Courier editor W A Land draws interest but leaves readers unsure of aims at this distance. Friends hope the dispute yields a mutual misunderstanding that may lead to a cordial resolution.
The article argues that the recently closed Congress session met the President's approval and asserts that if the President is content, there is no warrant for widespread fault. It frames him as self confident and capable of representing the nation.
In Roanoke next Thursday the chosen delegates are urged to deliberate for the party’s best interests both in the state and nation. They should avoid personal grudges or humiliation attempts, and conduct business with wisdom and decorum aiming for harmonious results.
The annual meeting in Roanoke drew many stockholders. Dr. Joseph A. Gale chaired. O D Oakey became secretary. Dr. Painter spoke on a prosperous year with strong notes and potential dividends. Directors elected: W B Bevill Paul S Davis T W Goodwin George W Fackler Lucian H Cocke F V N Painter Dr Joseph A Gale. Mr Chalmers to sever active duties. F W N Painter named president. Davis named secretary and treasurer. Company to push industrial expansion.
A Roanoke message reports the death of Thomas E. Kizer, longtime Salem resident and former deputy clerk of courts under William Mc Cauley. He died suddenly, likely from heart trouble, shortly after attending his friend Mc Cauley’s funeral. He was father of C. G. Kizer of Norfolk.
Mrs. Mary J. Strine aged seventy five died after a lingering illness Sunday at the Roanoke home of her daughter Mrs. John Murray. She left five daughters and one son including Mrs. J A Thomason and Mrs. A R Walters of Salem and Miss Annie Strine. Funeral services were held at her Roanoke home and interment followed in East Hill cemetery in Salem.
William McCauley Esq died at his home after a brief illness at age seventy one. A longtime Roanoke County clerk and United States court official, he served Virginia’s Confederate army, Roanoke College, and the Lutheran church. He leaves a large family and a legacy of local historical work.
A lively skating rink hops event Tuesday night, hosted by Roanoke College and Salem German Club, ran from 8:30 to 11:30 with couples listed including Miss Katie Dillard and Lyle McClung, Miss Columbia Kelly and John Fray, and others. Admission and ad details appeared in the notice for the tabernacle coat and contact for the ad.
A long list details numerous promotions across Salem Graded and High Schools and Turro classes. Names include Raymond Lee Mary Hennett Grace Foutz Columbia Kelly Helen Pres top Lucy Thacker Bertha True and Mellie Waltere among many others.
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