Mother A Johnston Leads Holy Jumpers Cleared in Trial
The case against Mother A Johnston and Hen rietta Joiner for disturbances under town ordinances ended in a not guilty verdict after a jury trial. They had faced fines of 25 and 15 dollars and a bond was posted for appeal. costs were awarded to the defendants against the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Johnston
Henrietta Joiner
Preston
Jalil
J. D. Logan
Beg
Maj
W. W. Ballard
Wanted solicitors and buyers for thermometers
Help wanted notice seeks a few agents including ladies and young men as solicitors and purchasers for inexpensive thermometers. Apply to Jno. M. Harlowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
M. Harlowe
Visiting kin and alumni fill Salem week
A long list of visitors and locals attend Roanoke College commencement in Salem. Notable attendees include Misa Nannie Henderson, Maurice Jeter, J. H. Parrott, Dorothea Campbell, D. S. Henkel, and others from Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The events center on college ceremonies and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Nannie Henderson
Botetourt
J. C. Darden
Maurice Jeter
Bluefield
R. W. Kime
Miss Cromwell
Maryland
J. H. Parrott
Broad Street
Miss McGavock
Wytheville
Miss Batson
Tennessee
Bessie Hood
Academy Street
Miss Moulton
Hollins Institute
Salen
A. Campbell Cline
North Carolina
Roanoke College
Frederick Hilton Bostian
Salem
McClung Wins Mayoralty In Three-Ward Contest
W W McClung wins the mayoralty in a three cornered race, carrying all three wards with 155 votes to Preston 108 and Darnall 53. Sergeant E R Moore is re elected with 186 votes, defeating Cronice and Frier by wide margins. Three new council members are chosen, with Boop in Third Ward and two in Second Ward, while Langhorne declines re election in Second Ward. The new officers take office September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. McClung
I. Preston
E. R. Moore
W. N. Cronice
Cronice
Frier
Thomas R. Boop
John E. Shank
Langhorne
Morehead
Johnston
Hester
Leavell
MecClung
Preston
Darnall
Moore
W. B. Dilard
Thos
R. Boon
Sergeant
McClung
Sergeant—Moore
Prier
Visiting Old Friends
Prof Robert G Wiser of Salisbury NC visits and recalls his tenure as first principal at Salem graded school. He has served seventeen years as county superintendent and resides in Salisbury, where he is highly esteemed. Seventy five Angora goats for sale 4-16-8 if M G McClunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Wiser
Isbury
N. C
Kiner
Salem
Salisbury
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs J M Thomas
The Home Missionary Society mourns the death of sister Mrs J M Thomas. They extend sympathy to her husband and family, affirm faith in God’s grace, and order resolutions for minutes and publication to Salem Times Register and Baltimore Southern Methodist. Signed by Miss Sallie Maury and others. Also notes seeking a $700 loan secured by property, and brief business items from Strickler's and Houtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Thomas
Home Missionary Society
Salem Times- Register
Baltimore Southern Methodist
Sallie Maury
J. T. Penn
J. FE. Cradley
Salem Notes Mention Local Visits and College Events
Local items list visitors from Bluefield and Danville, Roanoke College graduates, and Roanoke area church and school activities. Notables include Capt. Evan F. Morgan, Rev. Dr. F. Painter, and Dr. J. A. Morehead hosting seniors. Shifts in Salem politics noted with councilor change and a mayoral contest in Vinton.
Lumber For Sale By ALIFF & CO In Bill Quantities
White pine and hemlock lumber cut in bills to suit customer. Auction or sale terms not specified. ALIFF & CO offer customization of bundle sizes. Date 5-28-08 referenced as filing or posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf Aliff & CO
Pearson-Armstrong Wedding Quiet Salem Society Event
Miss Agnes Armstrong of Salem married William Pearson of Harrisburg Pa in a quiet Broad Street ceremony due to the bride's father's illness. Reverend H C V Campbell officiated as guests admired lilies and candles, with a two course supper and a bridal tour planned to Roanoke and points west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
D. G. Armstrong
Salem
William Pearson
Harrisburg
Broad Street
Richmond
Old Point Comfort
Yellowstone Park
Far West
Lorrisburg
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Col
Mes
C. W. Burwell
LC. V. Campbell
Mae
W. D. Bowles
Decoration Day Observance by Veterans Groups Plan
Next Sunday afternoon the Odd Fellows Pythians and Confederate veterans will observe their annual graveside flower salute. Members are asked to bring floral offerings and gather at the courthouse lawn at 4 o clock before marching to the city of the dead to pay tribute to departed comrades. Steadily cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion sold by W B Dillard Drug Co Salem Va. 2 22 08 ly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Woolford
W. B. Dillard Drug Co
Salem
Marriage of Laura Holland Paipter and Hadd Coulter George
Dr and Mrs PFV ON Peipter announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Laura Holland Paipter to Mr Hadd Coulter George of Pittsburgh. The ceremony will be at the College Lutheran church on June 25 at 8 30 PM. Miss Paipter is well regarded. Mr George is a University of Pennsylvania faculty member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. V. ON. Peipter
Mies Laura Holland Paipter
Hadd Coulter George
Putevurg, Poeu
College Lutheran Church
University of Pennsylvania
Duel Ends in Fatal Shootout on Bonsacks Road
A deadly duel on a public road near Bonsacks left Charly Dent and Harry Craddock dead. The fought men, about 50 years old, exchanged gunfire around 10 yesterday morning. both died as witnesses and coroner’s inquiry were deemed unnecessary and the bodies were given to relatives for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonsacks
Charly Dent
Harry Craddock
Effort Fails to Secure Clerkship for James P. McCauley
Friends of the late William McCauley lobbied for his son James P. McCauley to obtain the clerkship of the United States Courts in the Western District. Judge McDowell recently appointed Martin, longtime deputy clerk of Danville, to fill the position, ending the bid with regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McCauley
James P. McCauley
United States Courts of
Western District
Penn McLaughlin Wedding Unites Hollins Couple
Yesterday at Hollins Mr and Mrs Samuel McLaughlin celebrated the marriage of their daughter Goldie May to Roland Reid Penn formerly of Bedford now in Richmond. The bride is noted as a leading young woman, a Hollins Institute graduate, while the groom serves as assistant to Superintendent Morgan at the state penitentiary. After a bridal trip they will reside in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McLaughlin
Hollins
Goldie May
Roland Reid Penn
Bedford
Richmond
Misa McLanaghilin
Hollies Institute
Morgan
State Penitentiary
Roanoke Wedding Brings Renick and Travnham Pair Together
Yesterday morning at the bride’s parents home in Roanoke Miss Mildred Powell Renick daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Renick formerly of Salem and Mr Paul Franklin Travnham of Pelzer 8 C united in marriage Rev P C Clark of Binefield W Va officiating The ceremony featured Miss Mary L Powers of Berryville singing The Sweetest Story Ever Told The bride’s sister Miss Mattie Renick was maid of honor and the groom’s brother Mr J Travoham was best man The couple departed on the noon train for Pelzer to begin their married life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd B. Brown
Glass
N. C
Roanoke College
L. McIt Reynolds
E. W. Barger
Friends
Salem
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
George W. Spiggle
Youngstown
Spiggle
Nellie White
Philadelphia
J. L. White
E. L. White
Jean Dandridge White
Roanoke
Mildred Powell Renick
C. B. Renick
Paul Franklin Travnham
Pelzer
8. C
P. C. Clark
Binefield
W. Va
Mise Mary L. Powers
Berryville
Mattie Renick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Times-Register and Sentinel
Ayer
J.A. Ayer Co
Lowell
Union Street
Market Street
West Salem
Clay Street
Socal
Huyler's Candies
Wertz Transfer Co
Wertz Transfer Company
Dorothea Campbell
G. W. Koiner
Virginia
Bessie Stearnes
RR. C. Stearnes
D.S. Henkel
New Market
C. Th. Strouse
Kentucky
DD. BL Strouse
Stanley G. Tyler
Jas. S. Persinger
M. LD. Bowers
Winchester
Paul Seig
AL LD
Ro Hancher
Staunton
0. G. Killey
Vivian
W. Val
Koval G. Cannonday
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lloyd M. Robinette
Seven
J. F. Stemple
Horace Moffett
Commonwealth’s
Culpeper County
WW. W. Moffett
Ben. P. Owen
Swanson
M’clung
A. M. Darnall
Thos. I. Preston
W. W. Cronke
OC. W. Frier
W. R. Hester
Ww. Johnston
J. B. Leavell
Cronke
C., H. Kessler
J. A. Thomason
W. F. Morehead
Third Ward
Hansborough Lambs
Strickler’s. O
M. G. McClunge
A. G. Snyder
G. W. Morgan
8. Y. Sweeney
C. A. Snow & Co
Strickler's
J. P. Houtz
F. C. Witt
A. W. Atkinson
L. B. Allen
F. B. Walters
Meesie
Palmer Medley
Irvine Brown
Hot Springs
Evan F. Morgan
W G.b.fitzgerald
Danville
W. R. Renaldo
Baltimore
Marrianges
District of Columbia
George R. Repase
Wytherville
Mise Welsh
Mount Pleasant
Charles T. Herndon
Loudoun County
Vaa
Baptist Church
Cronie
Jack
Burkett
J. A. Morehead
High Street
C. V. Campbell
Cove
Lise
Mary Cook
Lonnohe
Vietie Reet
Ad. BE. Saunt
Pollard
F. V. N. Painter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Wacksboro
Wenneth Willian
Randolph-Macon Academy
H. A. Scott
C. J. Scott
Edwin Uey Delk
D. D
M. C. Ferguson
Eugenia Griffin
Sweet Briar College
Owens
Charlotte County
W. B. Daniel
Gordonsville
Shank
RK. Boon
Salt River
Salem Machine Works
Pearson—Armstrong
Jayruge
Reais
Whitescarver Bros
Harbour
Ice
Johnston Harve Clark Cattaway Harrow Company
Oliver Chilled Plow Company
Kansas City Hay Press Company
Gasoline Engines
C. Southern Chemical Company
Kinder Twine
Ster Company
Whitesocarver Bros
Ain Street
Court Hon
Iasanesee
Acpeanes
Penn—Mclaughlin
Traynham
Renick
Sect
Eeesesesese
Pmce
Paul Stamus & Co
Main Etreet
the Bank OF Salem
Salem, VA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!