Advertisements and local notices from a Virginia town
An assortment of items mentions a Hall et & Voss piano ad sets and Hobbie Co distributors, a Richmond University College of Medicine notice, and Attorney Peyton defending a Cambria train shooting suspect. Local color includes the town poorhouse departure, a colonial birthday party for Marguerite Lovelock, and a boy trying matches at Smith & Ferguson with suspicion of robbery.
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Hallet & Vis
Boston
Hobbie Co
Ken”ke
Moses
University College of Medicine
Richmond
W. M. Peyton
Martinsville
Christiansburg
Alex. Hairston
McKenna
Cambria
Peyton
WANTED Ten boys and girls to learn to weave
Bedford Woolen Mills in Bedford City Virginia seeks ten boys and girls to learn weaving with steady work and good wages prompting a skilled craft apprenticeship opportunity at the textile mill in Bedford.
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Bedford Woolen Mills
Bedford City
Roanoke District Conference Concludes in Salem Church
The thirty eighth Roanoke District Conference met in Salem on Monday evening with Rev J Kyle Gilbert of Newport VA delivering the opening sermon from Genesis 32 20. Thirty seven delegates answered to roll call and the session adjourned after a full program including sermons and addresses by Rev J E Armstrong Rev John Beckwith and Rev J H Light among others with delegates chosen to attend the annual conference in Lexington next year.
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Roanoke
Salem Church
J. Kyle Gilbert
Newport
J. E. Armstrong
D. D
W. D. Keen
Blacksburg
A. Q. Flaherty
T.T. Fishburn
Greene Memorial
W. R Fringer
Montgomery
AG. W. Gardner
Catawba
Floyd Surface
E. F. Marks
P. G. Morgan
Trinity
Chris. Keith
Fincastle
F. J. Surface
Davis M. Wood
Glen Wilton
Joseph Stras
W. R B. Fripger
John ©. Beckwith
Bt. George Tucker
Lexington
I. W. Canter
Trinity Church
P. W. Jones
New Castle
W. H. Agner
T. T. Fishburn
O. D. Oakey
Salem
Funeral Notice for Mary Elizabeth Denit 1903
Mary Elizabeth Denit died after a five week illness at ten months. She was the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Denit and died July 31 1903. The burial took place at East Hill cemetery in Salem. The notice speaks of her gentle ways and the family’s grief, with hopeful reflections on an afterlife.
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Mary Elizabeth
Charles D. Denit
Mother Earth
Elizabeth
Jesus
East Hill Cemetery
Salem
Churn and Stomach Metaphor in Medicine Ad
An advert uses a churn analogy to claim that a sour stomach taints the body like sour milk taints butter. It asserts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery purifies the stomach and blood, noting it contains no alcohol or narcotics and offers a safe alternative to intoxicants.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden
Dr. Fahrney
Wayward Miss Thompson Arrested in Park outfits
Miss Lealie Thompson, 20, was taken into custody in Reservoir Park along with two male companions. She wore artillery soldier garb and had escaped from Baltimore's House of the Good Shepherd. Court testimony described her as a previously confined, harmless young woman.
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Richmond
Lealie Thompson
Reservoir Park
House of the Good Shepherd
Baltimore
Mrs Willie Thompson Ainsworth Dies in McAlester
Mrs. Willie Thompson Ainsworth, wife of Col. N. B. Ainsworth, died after a long illness at her home in McAlester Indian Territory on Saturday. She was daughter of the late Capt. James R. Thompson. Remains were brought to Hollins and laid to rest at the Thompson burying ground near Fincastle. Col. Ainsworth, Roanoke College graduate of class of ’61, is deeply mourned and widely respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Thompson Ainsworth
McAlester
Indian Territory
N. B. Ainsworth
James R.thompson
Hollins
Fourth Sanatorial District Senate Candidate Declares Bid
U L Stearnes of Salem Virginia announces candidacy for the State Senate from the Fourth District including Roanoke City and County Montgomery and Radford, subject to Democratic primary. Date August 5, 1903.
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State
Senate
Roanoke City
Roanoke County
Montgomery
Radford
Lightning destroys Kefauver's barn and contents
A Tuesday evening storm struck and lightning hit the barn of D. E. Kefauver, Commissioner of the Revenue for the Second district, destroying the building and its contents. Kefauver narrowly escaped death as he had paused moments earlier, saving himself and his horse from the blaze. His losses are described as heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Kefauver
Revenue
Mr. Kefauver
Kefanger
Salem Heating Company Expands Capital Stock
The Salem Heating Company doubles its capital stock with J. M. Rice taking additional shares. The firm strengthens its finances, discounting bills to enable purchases at the lowest market prices and pass savings to customers.
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Salem Heating Company
J. M. Rice
Gratitude Note for Kindness During Mother's Illness and Death
We express heartfelt thanks to friends for the many kindnesses shown to our beloved mother and to us during her illness and after her passing. May God’s richest blessings abide with our friends. Her Family.
Marriages Unite Bower and Owens as Knott Performs
On Tuesday Fred W. Bower wed Minnie Lee Owens in a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. O. Knott. Daisy B. Bower, Fred’s sister, was married today to David E. Bolen, a Blair Virginia lumberman.
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Fred W. Bower
Minnie Lee Owens
J. O. Knott
Daisy B. Bower
David E. Bolen
Blair
Ten pants makers steady work till Christmas
Mororock Manufacturing Co. Julian Danville Va offers $1.20 to $1.44 per dozen for machine work. WANTED Young men to prepare for Government Positions. Openings in all departments with good salaries and rapid promotions. Examinations soon. Particulars Fres. Inter-State Corp., Cedar Rapids, Ia.
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Mororock Manufacturing Co
Danville
Funeral Services for Mrs Z Boon Held at Methodist Church
Mrs Z Boon died last Thursday and funeral services were conducted at five o'clock Friday at the Methodist church in Salem. Rev J O Knott led the service with Rev Jas E Armstrong and Rev H C V Campbell in attendance. The choir sang Nearer My God to Thee and The Home of the Soul. Pallbearers included J H Chapman O D Oakey J G Hickok J S Perminger E M Fitzgerald and W C Lynch. Flower bearers included Mayor W T Younger F H Chalmers A N Brown Ida McClaugherty Nettie Walden and the Forsythe girls. A poem requested by her son John M Boon followed, reflecting on death and the Christian hope.
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Armstrong
J. H. Chapman
O. D. Oakey
J. G. Hickok
Sunday disturbances end with fines for three youths
Walter Brooks Arthur Watson and Jack Willard, all underage colored youths, were rounded up by Deputy Sheriff Blackwell for disorderly conduct and liquor fueled behavior in the suburb. Justice Camper imposed fines averaging about six dollars each, paid the next day, and John Cox paid twenty dollars and costs for carrying concealed weapons and one dollar and costs for profane language. Justice Camper also hearing Alfred Black for assault on Lou McArcher, a 12 year old colored girl, with Harvey T. Hall defending.
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Walter Brooks
Arthur Watson
Jack Willard
Rome Bowl
Blackwell
Justice Camper
John Cox
Alfred Black
Lou McArcher
Hollins
Harvey T. Hall
Greatest remedy on earth for indigestion and bowel troubles
Claiming to cure indigestion stomach and bowel troubles including flux and colic sold at drug stores with each bottle sold under unspecified dosage terms and perpetual availability.
Incumbent Lyle faces opposition as Stearnes enters race
It is likely Edward Lyle will be opposed in the next election while A A Phiegar declines to run. Professor O L Stearnes, urged by supporters district wide, has decided to run and will announce soon as he weighs the candidacy.
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Edward Lyle
A. A. Phiegar
O. L. Stearnes
Miss Bailey Defends Baptism and Church Unity at Dry Hollow
N J L responds to Mrs Grundy of Lafayette in defense of evangelist Miss Bailey. He insists baptism was witnessed by many, affirms belief in one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and condemns calls for local diversions from scriptural truth. He praises Miss Bailey for upholding Bible standards and church government.
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Dean Reapers
Tor Travns-Rooster
T.R
Mrc. G
Church of God
Miss Hailey
Miss Bailey
New Thomas Dixon Jr Novel Explores Love and Socialism
A Dixon novel of three men and two women centers on love amid a Socialist movement. It portrays socialism as a deadly force undermining home life and Anglo-Saxon manhood, contrasting it with marriage as civilization’s basis. Set against New York’s colossal life, it promises dramatic action and vivid characters.
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Thomas Dixon, Jr
New York
Clinehinst
Price
Linen-finish White India Lawn on sale now
A 40 inch wide case of linen-finish White India Lawn is offered on sale at a price quoted above. The fabric is valued higher but is available here at a substantial discount. Demand is strong for this grade and finish for white shirt-waist suits, suggesting a quick sale.
Advertising copy for cloth and sizes with pricing
An advertisement lists improved process and purity claims for a textile product. It promotes antiseptic absorbent durable material sold by the piece and by various yard lengths with prices ranging from 59 to 85 cents for 10 yards or wide widths. It asserts price parity with cheaper sorts at other stores.
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Germany
Woolen Storm Serge Upgrade For Skirts And Travel
Black and navy blue fabric described as a rough surfaced all wool material 42 inches wide. Marketed as a cheaper alternative to storm serge with durable wear for skirts, eating and travel. Priced as a bargain at 69 cents, inviting customers to view the special.
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Salem Ave
Ayer
Buckingham
Moats
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Naserua
FLW
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Grocey
Andigrain
Woods and Ferry’s
Oliver
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Chome A County News
Sam Parrish
Trump
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F. H. Martin
Seasion of the Strawberry Association
Bedford County
Amos Wells
Botetourt County
C. H. Haldren
Gen. R. KE. Lee
Rockbridge County
J. J. True
Craig Avenue
T. H. Cooper
Walter Smith
Lee Mooney
Mooney
Smith
Marguerite Lovelock
Er. H. Carper
D. C. Stover
Smith & Ferguson
Willis
Kingdom of Heaven
Earth
Victor
Munter
H. &. Barnes
Personal Axe Local
Mass
Belle Lester
John John
Jacob Huffman
E. T. Kindred
West Virginia
W. H. Tinsley
T. A. Roberts, Jr
Charleston
W. Va
Main
Mary Whitescarver
Luther Page
Vivian
L. C. Hansbrough
Ishmeal Carter
Cincinnati
Ohio
Palmer Dillard
Newport News
Frank N. Smith
J. A. Moore
P. H.clarke
Oakey Wagon Works
Pearl Burnette
John Humphreys
Maryland Avenue
Jno. M. Thomas
J. W. Johnson
Margaret
Helen Hoge
Giles County
Lenah Sayers
N. B. Johnston
Memphis
Tenn
W. D. Goode
Dallas
Texas
Ivan V. Yonce
Lexington Gazette
Messrs
Benjamin and
Ashton Tinsley
Pittsburg
John H. Hunter
Jacksonsville
Florida
Osceola Walton
Pulaski Roller Mills
T. J. Wyrick
Knoxville
W. Griffin
Carroll County
W. Parrish
3. M. Parrish
Tri-State Electric Company
Ainsworth
U. L. Stearnes
Balem
Inter-State Cor
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Cedar Rapids, Ip
BRS
Boon
Thea
Victor Liger
Fhiegar
C. L. Stearnes
Mr. Stearnes
Stearnes
Singer Lettee
Main Street
DeWitt
Fahrney
Salem Magisterial
Board of Registration
State of
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West Salem
South Ball Tsm
North Salem
Toursday
Pr. W. Hotetourt
Springs
Court House
A. Willson
H. 8. Lowman
Big Lick District
Board of Stration
Big Lick
Constitution of the of Virginia
Vinton
Her Creek
Borwick
Edington’s
Honsack's
Want Sers
WG Gish
Fitzgerald & Surface
W. O. Critz
Board of Supervisors
Joseph Stoutamire
Chas, D. Denit
W. H. Cook
South Salem
Noke County
Said
Alem Times
Chas. D. Denit
P. O. Box
Wingfield & Wallace
Eave Mon Isses
Chil Ren
W. E. Brown’s
Critz Building
Watt, Rettew & Clay
Najestic
Nazareth
Lonsdale” Cambric
Lonsdale Cambric
Salem Avenue
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