Snap Shots Home News Roundup From Roanoke Area
SNAP SHOTS reports on local happenings including ill infant Sammie Wadkins, improved health of Mrs. Walton in West Salem, and many visitors at Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs. Notes cover crop success, large tomatoes, railway boycotts by Rome Georgia’s Black community, social receptions in West Salem, and oddities such as a three-legged rooster. Also included are railroad conductors earning gold service stripes, a plan for a Southwest illustrated book, and reflections on aging and health backed by Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammie
Bailey Wadkins
E. P. Walton
West Salem
Roanoke
David Dull
Southwest
J. Slattery
Baltimore
Montgomery
Ala
Rome
Gla
Dame
Katie Evans
Elsie Logan
W. H. Ruthraul
James Jones
Johnston
J. 8.Engle
Botetourt County
Engle
R. Farrow
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk
Landes
New River
Miss Sallie Lou Cocke Dies at Holling Institute
Miss Sallie Lou Cocke eldest daughter of Dr Charles L Cocke of Holling Institute died there Sunday after years of illness Funeral held Tuesday morning This is the third death in Dr Cocke's family in recent months drawing many friends and sympathizers R D Hart offers a full line of canned meats and soups noted for quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Lou Cocke
Holling Institute
Miss Cocke
Dr. Cocke
Land for sale in Giles and Roanoke counties Virginia
I offer six tracts of land in Giles and Roanoke counties for sale. If you seek fruit pippin land farming trucking mineral land or a mercantile stand it will pay to write for descriptions or inspect the properties. Address Gro. 8. William fly20 Cave Spring Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles County
Roanoke County
William
Cave Spring
Bonsack Shop Moves to Lynchburg United Machine Company Formed
The Bonsack Machine Company plans moving its Lynchburg shops and most of its force to a new large building in Lynchburg. The United Machine Company will govern operations with Bonsack control, headed by A H Burroughs. About ten workers start, rising to thirty or forty. new building and land cost ten thousand dollars.
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Bonsack Machine Company
Lynchburg
United Machine Company
London
England
United Company
A. H. Burroughs
Salem
After the Treasurers County Treasurer Muse Receives Audit Notice
The Auditor of Public Accounts asks Treasurer Geo M Muse of Salem Virginia to settle all accounts by August 15 for 1909 revenues and six months of 1914 license taxes. The act mandates suspension for delinquents, but delinquent lists won’t be approved until October. Muse is praised as prompt in settlements despite the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Muse
Auditor of Public Accounts
Moston Mayne
Muse
Mystery Nineteen Roanoke Attack Case Remains Unsolved
Miss Bessie Linkenhaker and Miss Nellie Keister, found unconscious near Cloverdale, visited Roanoke Tuesday and show improvement but cannot confirm who injured them. They suspect a local jail inmate with a bad reputation, though they do not recall an assault, leaving the mystery unresolved despite detective Baldwin’s circumstantial evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Linkenhaker
Nellie Keister
Cloverdale
Roanoke
Nelther
Local Salem Roanoke Ads Highlight Deals and Openings
Local notices promote L Nininger selling a Salem lot through Whitescarver Bro new firm and advise calling on them. Nelson Myers Roanoke hardware offers best paint. Rosenbaum Bros Roanoke clean up time with tarasols. Mrs FG Webber thanks Salem ladies and promises fall stock. M K Honey buys Fritts Honey Roanoke furniture stake. Price Armes Co ads tout saving power. Watt Netten Clay Roanoke store urges reading ads for inducements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Whitescarver & Bro
Nelson & Myers
Roanoke
Rosenbaum Bros
FG. Webber
Vicinity
M. K. Honey
Fritts & Honey
Furniture Dealers
Price-Armes Co
Hardware Men of
Painter couple to celebrate silver anniversary at High Street home
Dr and Mrs F V N Painter invite friends to their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their High street home on Thursday evening August 1 from 9 to 12. They hope guests will join in celebrating their future golden wedding. Also an advertisement urges buying canned meats and soups from Kr Db Hurts store as better and cheaper than homemade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. V.N. Painter
High Street
New Great South American Kidney Cone Promises Quick Relief
Distressing ailment relief claims describe a remedy for bladder and kidney pain with prompt action. The advertisement asserts rapid relief from back and urinary discomfort in both sexes and mentions relief from water retention. Sold by Dillard & Porsinger, Druggist, Salom, Va.
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Dillard & Porsinger
Salom
Local and Personal News From Salem and Nearby
A stream of visitors and residents in Salem includes Mrs. 8 F Endne of Danville and Mr P A Ammen of Radford. Hon W B Bowles trips to Richmond for business. Mrs Alice Chalmers heads to Ocean Grove for weeks. Salem figures T E McVitty and I C Dame travel for work. Dancers form a German club led by H W Fox with officers. Mrs Mary M Daugherty dies in Milboro aged 87. Several locals attend socials and German events at Roanoke Red. J T Harmon and son plan summer with Floyd county kin. Salem merchants and professionals travel for business, health, and family visits. A Salem cow death from wild cherry leaves is noted, and Dr W E B Kennalds returns from Madison County for a sister’s illness. Harry J Ballard heads to Norfolk. Dulaney Kemble of Kansas visits West Salem as a deaf-mute traveler. Mosely Toney leaves for Baulista via San Francisco to serve as stenographer to Col L M Maus in Northern Luzon. Col Maus praises the islands, noting life there outshines Florida, Texas, and Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. McVitty
Philadelphia
Salem Steam Tannery
I. C. Dame
Newport News
L. M. Horine
Tennessee
W. B. Whitescarver
Cumberland County
Ada Bear
Augusta
Rockingham Counties
D. C. Dickinson
Franklin County
Salem
Ida Gordon
Lula Abrams
Broad Street
Lynchburg
Mary Stevens
John Whitescarver
Floyd
Andrew Ayers
Mary M. Daugherty
A. L. Hess
Milboro
Roanoke
W. W. McClung
the Sentinel
Franklin
W. Va
M. G. McClung
J. T. Harmon
Walter
Shank
Floyd County
W. J. Clement
Cora Ligon
Bluefield
Jacob Harshbarger
Ladoga
Ind
Washington
LD. C
Brookshire
Davidson
West Salem
J. H. Swisher
Near Town
Fishersville
Thomas R. Boon
W. EB. Kennalds
Madison County
Harry J. Ballard
Norfolk
Harry
Dulaney Kemble
Kansas
Baulista
P. I
San Francisco
Mr. Toney
Col. L. M. Maus
Luxon
Manila
Brooklyn
Col. Maus
Islands
Florida
Texas
Cuba
Stolen seven chickens from Glenvar hen house report
A notice states seven chickens were stolen from a Glenvar hen house Monday night. The missing birds include a large dominecker rooster two half grown roosters one white one black with large combs two dominecker hens and two large frying size chickens. The finder will be paid for aiding the capture of the thieves and their removal from access to a chicken house. RK G Ganoxer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenvar
Warrant issued over chicken dispute ends in shooting claim
Mary Eady, wife of Wm. Eady, swore to a warrant Monday accusing nearby resident N. D. Dean of firing at her with a pistol and later with a shotgun while she fled. She says the clash arose from Dean’s anger at chickens dying suddenly. Dean appeared before Justice Lig Tuesday. case set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eady
Wm. Eady
N. D. Dean
Eady
Dean
Lig
Locals and Visitors Share News and Gossip Around town
Miss Mamie Apgar of New Jersey visits relatives while W W Gardner plans property improvements after purchasing from J W Snedegar. Many locals attend revival led by Rev M N Davenport as courting couples and fatigue among youth spark village chatter.
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Mamie Apgar
New Jersey
W. W. Gardner
J. W. Snedegar
Flaherty
Lafayette
Matthew Harper
Norfolk and Western
Pearl Watterson
Inez Heslop
Norfolk
Washington Gardner
McDonald's
J. W. Gardner
W. C. Deverle
Salem
Tish Gibbs
Tennessee
G. E. Campbell
Bristol
Frank Thomas
Wills
A. Wanless
Roanoke City
Porter
M. N. Davenport
Cedar Grove
Pensions to 7000 Confederate veterans start August distribution
The Richmond Dispatch reports that on August A, the Auditor of Accounts will distribute 820,000 among 7,000 Confederate veterans under a new act. The legislature budgeted 195,000 for pensions, adding new names via the Board of Pensions. Checks mail August 3, with a brief payout, despite added suspense for the new pensioners. RE. D. HART'S advertises fresh meats and fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor of Public Accounts
Richmond
General Assembly
Virginia
Board of Pensions
Local Notes and Social Happenings Across the County
Rain showers boost crops and gardens while threshing continues. Joee greets a new boy and Miss Etta Moore visits Kansas relatives. Adernap family returns from Radford. Vines grow eighteen inches in one night. Health is good, and weddings and sermons draw crowds at Piney Grove. Monthly news from Lower Bradshaw and surrounding neighbors ends with well wishes for the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joee
Etta Moore
Kansas
Adernap
Radford
Lower Bradshaw
James Wells
Piney Grove
T.R
Poems and Pranks In A Rural Ledger
Local item notes visitors Mr and Mrs RK G Gardner at Lafayette and Mr and Mrs W B Guthrie plan a trip to Floyd County. A neighbor’s hen house suffers chicken thieves, leaving Gardner furious over past losses. A satirical quip about Milton and a gun breech loader ends the column.
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RK. G. Gardner
Lafayette
Guthrie
Floyd County
Milton
Guthne
R. G. Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Rothin
Griffin firm formed with son Malcolm Griffin in Roanoke and Bedford City
Major Griffin announces a partnership in law with his son Malcolm Griffin under the firm name 8. & M. Griffin. Offices will be in Roanoke and Bedford City. The son is described as a chip of the old block and trained at top law schools. The move is endorsed by a strong circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Malcolm Griffin
NEADACH Retired in 20 minutes by Dr Miles Pr Pras
Dr Miles prescribes a rapid retirement treatment described as one cent a dose for druggists. The note references NEADACH and an intervention lasting about twenty minutes.
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Neadach
Miles Par Pras
Settlement with listed individuals and parties
The notice records a settlement with several named persons including T. B. Terrill Reynolds, W. W. Martin, Geo. 8. Williams, Mrs. W. H. Cook, Hughes Critz, G. B P. Roller, Mrs. D.C. Shanks, Jas. Montgomery, Paul Bovinsky, J. W. Gwaltoey, and Mrs. L. Hundley, noting there are others.
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T. B. Terrill Reynolds
W. W. Martin
Williams
W. H. Cook
Hughes Critz
G. B P. Roller
D.C. Shanks
Jas. Montgomery
Paul Bovinsky
J. W. Gwaltoey
Mrs. L. Hundley
Miss Mary Gray Givens and Riverside visits noted
Clifton Forge resident Miss Mary Gray Givens visits her aunt Mrs Givens at Riverside. Miss Georgie and Jessie Wilson depart for Franklin West Virginia and will be missed by Riverside youths. Mattie Bandy plans visits to Pembroke Mountain Lake and Bluefield. Sam Wanless from Roanoke to assist at Cedarboye church. An ad touts Pain-Killer and Dr Miles Nerve Plasters with cure claims.
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Mary Gray Givens
Clifton Forge
Mrs. Givens
Riverside
Georgie
Jessie Wilson
Franklin
W. Va
Mattie Bandy
H. M. Bandy
Pembroke
Mountain Lake
Bluefield
Sam Wanless
Roanoke
Cedarboye Church
Reaver
Enduring Neglect Across Time and Responsibility
A stark admonition about ongoing neglect that harms dependents who rely on consistent care. It frames the question of duty lasting through days, weeks, months, and years, emphasizing the impact of repeated inattention on vulnerable individuals.
Summer Sales Continue At Busy Store
A local store touts constant activity and value, noting customers return for low prices and easy returns. Shoppers are invited to browse new lots of seasonal merchandise sacrificed daily during the Summer Sales.
Lace Curtains Closeout Specials in Nottingham and Brussels
A catalog of curtain deals features White Irish Point at 4.50 to 6.00, White Tamboured Swiss net at 5.00, and Brussels and Nottingham curtains from 1.30 to 10.00 per pair. Notable patterns include two new Nottingham designs and Brussels effects offered as closeout values. Some curtains are sold in long lengths and various widths with multiple price points.
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Brussels
Nottingham
Irish Point
Bargain Window Shades in Water Colored Cloth
Six foot shades offered at 29 cents and seven foot shades at 33 cents. Made of water colored opaque shade cloth on spring rollers. Some shades slightly soiled or damaged but offered as a bargain for quick sale.
Walking Skirts Move To New Stock in Wool Jerseys
Two new lots arrive featuring all wool jerseys in gray oxford and brown mixed. Prices listed at 3.50 and 5.00.
Remnants Sale Offers Half Value Fabrics
Remnants suitable for children's dresses and ladies skirts and dresses offered at half value. Lawiy skirt cloths crashes ler cales piques ginghams and cottons available for quick selection.
Matting Sale Offers Bargains in Special Lot
Last week drew many buyers to our matting department for the Special Lot priced at 28 cents. The sale runs daily until the last yard is gone with rolls and bundles offered at reduced rates. A 40 yard roll costs 11.40, previously 15 dollars, while Japan matting and prairie grass options come in varied colors at deep discounts.
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Japan
Big Lot of Womenswear and Fabrics Scoop Inches Off
Shirt waists 44 cents to a dollar with many discounts across colors and sizes 30 to 42. Trimmed cres h skirts cut to 9 cents from a dollar. White pique skirts 79 cents down from a dollar. Remnants white pique ten cents a yard. figure lawns and dimities also on sale. Entire 124 line reduced to a single lot. striped pique to 6 cents. Bleached Turkish bath towels 10 cents each, worth 12 cents.
The New Reversibl e Skirt Cloth Price Cut
The New Reversi ble Skirt Cloth offers a heavier covert plaid back suited for walking skirts. Initially priced at 15e, now reduced to 10c making it a bargain for shoppers.
Lot Negligees and Fitwell Shirts Sale in Roanoke
Men’s negligee shirts offered in percales madras and silk fronts were 50c to 75c each now 3 for a dollar. The famous Fitwell shirts in fine madras with choice patterns and colors, previously a dollar, reduced to 75c in Roanoke.
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Madras
Roanoke
Two Silk Waist Bargains For Fall Trade
Two silk waist bargains offered at $3.08 and $4.50, valued at $5.00 and $6.00. Black taffeta, tucked all over, up to date, designed for fall trade. Buy now for immediate use.
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Gimes
Hegjister
Perry Davis
Child Evangelist
Lonnie Lawrence Dennis
Shiloh Baptist Church
Roanoke Fentinizen Co
BR. Whitescarver
W. B. Whitescarv
Fr. W. Whitescarver
Whitescarver Bros
N. Y
Coiner’s
W. R. Whitescarver & Bro
iPower
D. Oakey
Salem, Va
Saeed
Chase & Ssbc
Orr's
Olly
Chase & Sanborn
Dr. Pierce
R.D. Hart
RK. G
Ganoxer
Ming Chester Factory
Doleate
Roger An
H. C. Barnes
RE. D. Hart's
Bradshaw News
Gleaneod
Law Partnership
of the Times-Register
Riverside Jottings
Miles
W. Campbell Ave
E Dsire
F. G. Webber
Salem Milliner
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Norfolk and Western Railroad
O. D. Oakey
Dr. Miles
Sentinel
Seworth
F. W. Brown
Notion Shoes
C. SalemVa
Mattings
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