Indicted trunk stealers face long terms in penitentiary
A special grand jury in the circuit court returned true bills against Samuel and Edward Coleman for grand larceny in trunk thefts. The pair had previously been tried for stealing Rev. H Q Burrs trunk and contents, with Edward given five years and Samuel nine years. The scheme involved exchanging a telescope for trunk checks at stations. Trials were continued to the September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Edward Coleman
T. L. Lyons
Graham
H. Q. Burr
Will of Rev B F Fox admitted to probate
The will of the late Rev. B F Fox, a widely known colored preacher, was admitted to probate. Estate valued at $10,000. Bequeathed to his widow for life. $1,150 to loan on real estate security. New deputy sheriff noted as J P Hout. 6-11-08-21. Samuel F Hatcher appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff C L Hatcher and began duties Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Fox
J. P. Hout
Samuel F. Hatcher
C. L. Hatcher
Frank Nelms
J. J. Nelms
Roanoke
Phoenix
Arizona
Coming and Going in Salem a Summer Roundup
A list of local residents and friends departing for visits and summers in Virginia and beyond. Jas B Taney Jr sails to Wheel ing West Virginia while others travel to Berkeley Springs Abingdon Hagerstown Lynchburg Danville Richmond and Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. B. Taney, Jr
Wheeling
W. Va
H. CC. V. Campbell
Berkeley Springs
Carl Phlegar
Christiansburg
Terry Webber
Marion
Wm. Oakey
Lynchhire
John M. Oakey, Jr
Danville
W. H. Thomas and Son
Washington, D. C
T. H. Cooper
R. M. Wiley
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Columbia Kelly
Abingdon
Virginia
Gretchen Kime
Hagerstown
Miss Bedinger
Kentucky
Margie
Eliza Logan
Salem
Roanoke Supervisors Approve Road Maintenance Plan
The Roanoke county Board of Supervisors met at the courthouse and approved the Roanoke Automobile Association keeping a crew on highways between Salem and Roanoke and Roanoke and Bansacks through November to inspect roads and fill holes. They also ordered coordinated effort with the county road superintendent to maintain smooth highways for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County
EF. Meeley
J. WW. Mersteller
Roanoke Automobile Association
Salem
Roanoke
J. T. Kingery
Catawba
Big Lick
Cave Spring
Fourth of July Festivities at Radford Advertised
Radford plans Fourth of July events with hurdle races riding tournament baseball games hog auction pony and stallion exhibits and an all day band concert. Also notice a private loan request seeking 700 secured by property valued at 2500 addressed to Mrs A G Snyder dated May 21 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
A. G. Snyder
Blackstone Institute Celebrates 14th Commencement
The Blackstone Institute marked its fourteenth commencement with a historic graduating class of 54 from an enrollment of 403. The school credits its growth to a motto stressing thorough instruction under Christian influences at the lowest possible cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone Institute
For Sale 25 Shares in Pocahontas Coal Co
Advertisement offers 25 shares of a coal company stock in the Pocahontas field of West Virginia. Describes it as a ground floor opportunity and directs inquiries to B.1 at this office with the date 6 11 08 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford Fair Grounds
Radford
Virginia
West Virginia
Pocahontas
W. Va
Roanoke Area News Briefs Include Weddings and Passings
Local notes report Miss Gertrude Fowlkas visiting Roanoke relatives and social chatter at the County Club opening. A toddler, Lewis Winfrey, dies. Wm D Bushnell marries Calperine Jones. Dr. F W N Painter returns after preaching at Blacksburg. Bedford City elects J J Scott to council with record vote. Roanoke College figures head to Iowa for summer. Judge Altizer’s daughter Mädchen to wed R Moore on 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Farrier
Virginia
Salem
Wm. D. Bushnell
Calperine Jones
J. W. Jones
F. W. N. Painter
Blacksburg
Young Men’s Christian Association
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Ian
Norfolk
Jericho
Texas
Missa Fannie
Roanoke College
Bedford City
J. J. Scott
Children’s Day Exercises Postponed Then Rescheduled
The annual children s day program at the Methodist church was moved from last Sunday due to illness and will now be held next Sunday night at eight o clock. The public is invited to attend and expect an entertaining program. White pine and hemlock lumber cut in blue to suit customer. ALIFF & CO. 5-28-08-1I
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Denit
Aliff & CO
Taft Likely to Be Nominee as Taft and Fairbanks Eyed
At the Chicago Republican convention Taft seems certain to be named president with speculation centering on a running mate. Lodge’s lodge speech provoked a three quarter hour Roosevelt demonstration seen as a staged effort to push “big stick” policy opposition. Taft forces optimistic, suggests Roosevelt cheers may become Taft tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taft
Senator Lodge
Roosevelt
United States
White House
Fairbanks
Increased Capital Stock Granted to Diamond Orchard Co
The Corporation Commission approves an amendment raising Diamond Orchard Co's capital stock from fifty thousand to one hundred and five thousand dollars. The Salem owned enterprise, one of Virginia's largest orchard properties, is led by president A. M. Newman. Product advertised is Woolford's Sanitary Lotion, sold by W. B. Dillard Drug Co., Salem, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Corporation Commission
Diamond Ofmard Company
Virginia
Salem
A. M.newman
Woolford
W. B. Dillard Drug Co
Delightful Informal Affair At Misses Kellys Home
The Misses Kelly hosted a lively informal gathering on College Avenue Tuesday with whist and a social evening. Guests included many named attendees from Roanoke, Asheville, Memphis and Kentucky, followed by a skating rink hop managed by Lyle McClung with couples paired for dancing. Stags included S. C. Markley and Robert Allan of Roanoke and Willie Bowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
College Avenue
Maude
Sue Kelly
Margie
Eliza Logan
Emin Carper
Rocky Mount
Dedinger
Kentucky
Sanderford
Isi Gwyn
Asheville
Tat Welly
Roanoke
Mary Camindsay
Miss Asheworth
Alda
Brond Kia
Taos
Saili
Nancey Logan
Betsy Martin Horse Galloway
Mabel Bownin
Sarah Bushnell
Carrie Brown
Boxie
Katie Dillard
Amalie Vee Conkey
Bugenia Griffin
Gussie
Sadie Rowles
Kate Girne
Wai
Kate Garrett
Laura Painter
Messie Tenderson
Messrs
Loomis Welly
J. Bowman
J. J. Townean
Dudinn Rutherford
Lyle McClung
Powell Clingmiam
Bhai Dillard
Fred Darnell
Memphis
Tenn
Willie Bowles
Dick Martin
Gerald Beand
Willie J. Tinsley
Frank Connor
Fred Fox
Fugenia Griffin
Robert Hubard
Lena Batson
J. K. Bowman
McGavock
Irma Killian
G. W. McLoughlin
Ashworth
Blair Dillard
J. B. Taney, Jr
Josephine Koehler
Degrees Conferred on Local Clergy by Susquehanna Univ
Rev. Dr. FL V Painter of this place received the Litt. D. from Susquehanna University Pennsylvania at recent commencement. Rev. E R McCauley formerly of Salem now pastor at Altoona received the D. D. the honor following a strong address before the university religious groups. Floyd of the university notes the degree reflects McCauley’s worthiness rather than his speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL. V. N. Painter
Susquehanna University
Pennsylvania
E.R. McCauley
Salem
Altoona
Ienn
McCauley
Floyd
Blue Ridge Springs Changes Owners
Blue Ridge Springs, a popular Norfolk & Western summer resort long run by Major Phil F Brown, has been bought by R H Angell and Arthur Sibert of Roanoke from J W Carroll heirs of Lynchburg for 20000 dollars. Brown will operate the Springs this season, then the new owners plan announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Springs
Norfolk & Western Railway
Phil. F. Brown
Messrs. R. H. Angell
Arthur Sibert
Roanoke
J. W. Carroll
Lynchburg
Major Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Times-Register and Sentinel
Song
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Maso
Union Street
Market Street
West Salem
Clay Street
ER. R. Moore
College Age
Salem, VA
Conrad
Carohaly
Bris
Socal
Huyler's Candies
Cail
Wertz Transfer Company
Charles Adair
Richmond
Glen Young
Chilhowie
J. P. Jones
Fincastle
Helen Chapman
C. S. Preston
A.C. Cline
North Carolina
Royal G. Cannaday
Gates
Fannie Moffett
Rappahannock County
Mary Preston
Bluefield
Elsie Ganyyn
N.C
Cornell University
Dossie Galloway
Pennsylvania Avenue
J .E. Townes
Pownes Clear Co
New York
I. Brown
Tazewell, Va
Ts Il Cooper
Brown
Sr. . McClung
Piocksburg
Wins
Institute
W. E. Maneval
Robert Galloway
Craddock- Terry Shoe Company
A. Hy, Throckmorton
George Painter
Nan Logan
Lexington
Patton
Virginia Military Institute
A. W. Stair
Washington and Lee University
Craig County
Mrs. Benj. Sites
Auditor of Public Accounts
Bedford County
Roanoke Bridge Co
Roanoke River
Swift Ford
Singer
Camden Iron Works
Uo Ban
George W. Garst
Hansborough Lambs
Strickler's
M. G. McClune
Gertrude Fowlkas
R. H. Farrier
Kenneth
Robert
Giles County
J. Nelson Banks
Lunenberg
Broad Street
Robert Ballentine
Cooper Bilica and Glase Company
Charminees
Countys Club
H. McVitty
Lewis Winfrey
Andy Brown
Victor McCauley
Hanging Rock Chapel
KK. Hunton
Oho
J. J. Miller
Roanoke College of
C. Armand Miller
Lutherat Church
Who
Diamond Orchard Company
Strickler’s
AzgemeLo
F. H. Chalmers
J. C. Langhorne
W. H. Ruthrauff
Casiner
C. W. Beerbower
Ass'+ Cassien
W. R. Whitescarver, J. C. Lancuorne
W. H. Rorsraver
L. C. Hansmrovuan
FP. H. Charmers
Whitescarver Bros
Barbour Micey Company
I Salen
Fiure
Otto
Johnston Hawer Company
Tarian Taichinery
Clirk Cuttaway Harrow Company
Hauses
Kin Street
Opry
Salem, Virginia
South Side
M’'Fg Co
Petersburg
Ofice
Paul Stamus
Main Street
Virginia”” Steel
Roanoke Hardware Company
Week Campbell
the Bank OF Salem
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