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!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Salem Times Register And Sentinel
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
1
A Winchester Star summary notes that hay harvests drive national prosperity, with hay production expected to exceed any in seven years if weather holds. It counters jokes about farmers as hay seeds, highlighting hay quality and market readiness as solid financial gains for farmers this season.
New York reports that the famed pianist known as Blind Tom died in Mo boken North Carolina where he had lived in retirement on charity. Born about 1850 near Columbus Georgia he was a slave who learned to imitate music from hearing others and rose to fame in New York and abroad. Thom as Wiggins was the burial name but he adopted the stage name Blind Tom.
Ed ward Brooks of Paradise in York County fell twelve feet while picking cherries and, after striking his head, set his own partly dislocated neck to prevent spinal damage before help arrived. The uncle of ex County Treasurer FE. 8. Brooks is expected to recover.
The maid accuses a silent caller of using her time and keeping other suitors away. She bluntly asks if he wants to marry her and, after a tense moment, the judge narrator recalls the moment the man agrees to marry.
Norfolk June 13 The Henry Huh Rogers Virginian railroad from West Virginia coal fields to Sewell's Point near Norfolk advances with vigor. Substructure nearing completion with a 60 foot deep pile foundation, 30 foot water depth, and cofferdams as coffers rise. A steel pier 900 feet long extends from shore, with mills producing steel to be rapidly assembled. Completion from Deepwater WV to Sewell's Point expected by early next year and pier to be usable then.
In Bluefield on June 13 Martha Donn a 22 year old employee at Lender Printing suffered a horrific injury when her hair was pulled into a line shaft. Her scalp was torn from her head and she hung briefly from the ceiling until help arrived at Bluefield Sanitarium. Doctors faced long scalp repairs and possible loss of growth depending on complications.
Thomas Wade of Henrico County, after a dream of a chest buried beneath a farm stump, gathered helpers and dug at night. They uncovered a metal box containing three brown copper pennies on rusty fish hooks, Wade fainted, and the narrative drew immense local excitement.
A chaotic late night scene ends with a rural note as Hansborough lambs feature in Strickler s display. Neighbors, a police officer, and a dramatic household clash are invoked before the narrator seeks escape in sleep.
Williams A Woodward of Ta returned from Hunterstown after treatment by Joseph Smith a Hagerstown faith healer who relies on laying on of hands and prayer. Woodward long plagued by a rare jaw disease nearly unable to open his mouth now reports improvement and greater mouth opening after the treatment. William Miller of Ida accompanied him and also shows marked improvement in stomach trouble after the faith healing session.
A lawyer, described as a commercial traveler, is approached by a porter offering to haul his luggage to the hotel. The exchange reveals tension over travel identity as the porter jokes about carrying a bag with a wry remark, cited from Cassell’s Saturday Journal. In Roanoke, Mr. C. L. Weaver, a longtime resident, escapes Marion Hospital for the insane for the third time and returns home, where he attempts to strike his wife with a hatchet, his son intervening just as the blow descended.
The patriot warns that public care in candidate selection is insufficient as harsh intraparty remarks before conventions erode faith. An unassuming citizen counters that internal party talk blocks clear judgment, reflecting tensions around nominations. Washington Star source excerpt.
While riding to Roanoke, the writer notes a man playing a banjo on the front porch as his wife scrubs the floor nearby. The scene sparks thoughts on burden in life and who carries the load, with a wary smile at the husband’s musical aid.
Fine beef for Salem Market. I have purchased 24 crain fed cattle from Mr Blanton Barnett. These are Catawbal cattle and are said to be better than any other. If you want good beef spring lamb mutton veal and prompt attention phone No 4. Yours for trade G B Hart. 6-11-08-21
Chicago dispatch notes a campaign season focus on national committee scrutiny and a convention order due Tuesday as a roster of financiers and Ivy League investors surfaces among participants. Virginia widow Mrs Charles T O Ferre of Richmond dies at home after a long life, formerly Miss Knight of Nottoway. Surviving kin include several daughters and two brothers. Charles T Hazlewood dies at year, known locally as a federate Camp adjutant, leaving a wife and other survivors.
A lively digest covers Theodore Roosevelt’s post presidency plans amid humor and satire, alongside a June crop report showing spring wheat at 95 percent of normal and total spring and winter wheat near 700 million bushels. It notes favorable weather, potential prosperity, and comments by Wm. E. Chandler on colored voters, plus local gossip about a pastor and Carrie Nation's fines.
Mr Win A Cumb died at his home near Springwood in Botetourt County on the 11th inst aged 7 years 5 months He was the father of Mr John W Cumb of this place and had often visited here He was a native of Canada but came to Virginia in 1854 and later served his adopted State in the ranks as a Confederate soldier
Miss Maude L Kent died after appendectomy complications at Roanoke Hospital. The operation was initially successful but Friday brought blood poisoning and deterioration. She was daughter of the late Dr James McG Kent and a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy with active church involvement. Survived by her mother sister Mrs W D Moss and a brother in the Southwest.
The ladies bridge whist club was entertained on Wednesday afternoon at o clock by Mrs. J. H. Parrott. This was the last meeting before summer with plans to resume in the fall. Refreshments followed the games. Attending were Mesdames Hansbrough Tyler McVitty Cannaday Persinger Logan Chalmers Brand and Sinclair Brown and Misses Bowles Armstrong Burwell Galloway Gwyn Tompkins Logan Cromwell.
The Salem Graded and High Schools teachers were re elected for the next session by the School Board of Salem at a recent meeting. The sole change is Miss Jessie Finke returning to her grade after a year’s absence due to ill health, with Miss Mildred Renick having filled the position last term.
Mrs. Davis Rider of Botetourt county, a 21 year old young woman, fell from the top of a cherry tree while gathering cherries Saturday morning and broke her neck, dying before aid could reach her.
A Tit-Bits quotation depicts a husband claiming a man has a sole perfect possession a woman cannot, a wife, provoking a heated exchange with his wife who vehemently denies the assertion.
The review praises a travel volume by Mr. Bryan and his family that covers civilizational topics from Japan to Europe. It notes a September 21 1905 to September 5 1906 voyage spanning under a year, with commentary on its readability and edifying content for educated youth.
Last Wednesday at 9 pm at the Baptist parsonage in Roanoke City, Miss Bes sie Siler of Salem married Mr 8 K Craft son of J L Craft of Fincastle Botetourt VA. The bride is the daughter of the late John Siler. The groom, Roanoke city’s popular barber, plans to make Roanoke City their home.
Arthur L. Sibert of Roanoke married Miss Mary Gordon Linney of Gordonsville at Buford Georgia on a Tuesday. The ceremony was held at the home of Rev. R. L. Orr who officiated. the bride has been living with her aunt Mrs D R Beale in Roanoke.
This afternoon David Roitnett, a young employee of Roanoke machine shops, and Miss Beulah Littrell of this place were united in marriage in Roanoke. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Littrell of Craig Avenue and has many friends. the groom formerly resided here and they will make their home there.
Walter Wood, a Roanoke carpenter, cut his wife’s throat with a razor on Friday night after returning home from months away. A note found on him suggested jealousy and implied a violent quarrel. He swallowed carbolic acid and died. Mrs Wood survived.
An amused notice notes rain falls on the just and unjust alike, yet the punchline centers on the Umbrella Stand and a playful riff on fair weather misfortune. The piece blends whimsy with a cheeky nod to daily urban life.
A compact proverb card cites an Arabian proverb about justice and revenge in personal relationships. It notes that offering help to a man can win favor, while paying a compliment to a woman through a handsome husband may provoke revenge in some views.
JT Witte of Atlanta spoke to small crowds on the public square outlining socialist principles. He argued workers should own mills and factories, manage industries, and elect recall officials to ensure safe, equal, and productive workplaces. He urged social ownership as key to ending poverty and improving welfare.
Located in Salem Virginia and ready on short notice to perform mapping and surveying. Offers moderate prices and prompt attention to all business. Calls or letters requested at Salem. Address 1210 O7, Salem Virginia.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.