Salem News Roundup Highlights Local Deaths and Events
The Salem column notes the illness and recovery of Mr. Sam Parrish and Mr. G A Beamer, the Old Order of Dunkards meeting at Green Ridge church, and a large guest group at Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs. It reports on a Texas school readers order, marriage-law changes benefiting ministers, and regional moves in rail and court matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Parrish
Salem
G. A. Beamer
Order of Dunkards
Green Ridge Church
Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs
T. H. Cooper
Valley Baptist Association
Pulaski
Salem Baptists
D. J. Woods
Blacksburg
Bbiloh Church
Catawba
B. F. Johnson Publishing Company
Richmond
Texas
Anderson
Rectortown
Hobbie Co
Roanoke
Mewes
RD. Hurt
R. W. Kime
W. Joffie
L. Siebert Ceave
Bias Ton
Syrian girl narrowly saved by streetcar on Commonwealth Avenue
A Syrian child wandered onto a streetcar track on Commonwealth Avenue Tuesday morning. The motorman quickly braked when he saw the child rise, narrowly preventing tragedy. Parents fear prosecution for letting the child roam.
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Common Wealth Avenue
Ten pants makers sought for steady work till Christmas
Monotoch ManNoractorina Co advertised in JuliAn Danville Virginia offering machine work for pants production. Earn $1.20 to $10 per dozen with steady work through the Christmas period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monotoch ManNoractorina Co
JuliAn Danville
Paris subway disaster leaves many dead in tunnel chaos
Paris unearthed an underground railway catastrophe with at least ninety four killed and eighty four bodies recovered. Firemen flooded the tunnel to reach victims as trains burned and chaos spread from Menilmontant to Las Couronnes stations.
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Paris
Metropolitan Electric Railway
Menilmontant
Las Couriennes
Belleville
London
Metropolitan
Menilmontent
Old Age Strengthened by Digestive Aid
The piece extols old age as dignified yet vulnerable to a failing stomach. It claims Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery strengthens digestion, nourishes the body, and improves mental vigor, making age less burdensome and restoring vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Albemarle Pippin Quality Noted By New York Exporter
M William Crossley of New York, a prominent apple exporter, spent two days touring Albemarle pippin country along Back Creek and Bent Mountain with Mr Strange. He praised Albemarle orchards as bright and clean with fruit larger and higher quality than seen before, and cited good Virginia crop prospects and favorable prices for American shippers due to European crop failures. He noted Woodrum orchard fruit as notably superior. The note ends with a family mention and a drug syrup product for infants.
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M. William Crossley
New York
Europe
Strange
Back Creek
Bent Mountain
Albemarle County
Crossley
Strouse
Virginia
Salem and area residents visit relatives and travel notices
A long list of visits and travel announcements shows Mr Wm Barnitz and others from Coopers W Va visiting Salem and other towns. Several relatives and friends travel between Lynchburg Christiansburg Fincastle Roanoke Clifton Forge West Salem and Bristol. Notable names include Miss Helen Wesson Dr F W N Painter and Judge Pichlegar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Barnitz
Coopers
W. Va
Wm. Keliner
William
Lynchburg
Mary Hatcher
Christiansburg
F. W. N. Painter
Helen Wesson
Washinton
D.C
Rockhill
Market Street
Chas. D. Denit
Roanoke Red Springs
J. H. Dillon
Fincastle
T. H. Cooper
Thos. R. Goon
J. W. F. Allemony
Rawley Springs
EE. A. Snead
Salem Heating Company
Bluefield
Jos. F. Snell
Salem
Washington City
Anna Logan
P. ©. Nugent
Syracuse
N. Y
H. H. Roberts
Fairfax & Roberts
Bristol
Fannie Fitzgerald
Danville, Ve
G. H. Fitzgerald
West Salen
J. H. Duncan
Huntsville
Ala
W. W. Ballard
Key West
Fla
Hayarid Kizer
Kansas City
Jno
Dr. Lemon
Saul
Oli Willis
Jay Bowman
Clifton Forge
Wm. ©. Reed and Child
Houston
Texas
R. C. Miller
Chattanooga
Tenn
C. T. Campbell
Myrtle Wygal
John T. Wygal
Pulaski
Julia Campbell
J. H. Altizer
Broad Street
Mechaniceburg
J. W. Lafferty
Richmond
Presh Byteran
Presbyterian Church
Charles G. Kizer
This Place
Norfolk Virginian Pilot
Washington
International Typographical Union
Wm. K. Hearst
Anna Drewry
Mae Parrish
Jne A. Francis
West Salem
Norfolk
Mra. Drewry
Miss Parrish
Capt. Parrish
Merrimac
John Parrish
Asiatic Lady Bugs Arrive to Fight San Jose Scale
Samuel B. Woods returned from Washington with a colony of Asiatic lady bugs from the Department of Agriculture. The beetles prey on San Jose Scale, breeding fast and feeding solely on the pest. An apple tree infested by scale died after six or seven pupae colonies were released. Woods plans to distribute colonies in Albemarle and Nelson orchards next season.
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Charlottesville
Samuel B. Woods
Washington
Department of Agriculture
San Jose
Department
Woods
Albemarle and
Nelson
Georgia
San Jos
Scottish song recital by Miss Murray at Roanoke August 10
The Roanoke event features Miss Amy Murray performing an evening of Scottish songs. Testimonials from Brooklyn Daily Kaye and Evening Journal Ottawa praise her musical voice, historical knowledge, and engaging stage presence. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs
Amy Murry
Brooklyn Daily
Kaye
Misa Murray
Evening Journal
Ottawa
Murray
Miss Murray
Salem native named Governor of Cavite province
Colonel D. C. Shanks of the Nineteenth Infantry, formerly of Salem, has accepted the governorship of Cavite in the Philippines after declining earlier. The post is among the most important in the islands and is a notable honor for our young friend and former townsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Shanks
8. Infantry
Salem
Cavite
Phillipines
Islands
St W Kime Declares Re election Bid for Commonwealth's Attorney
Mr St W Kime announces his candidacy for re election to Commonwealth's Attorney, a post he has held creditably for three and a half years. A well known young attorney with many loyal friends, he needs no introduction in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. W. Kime
Commonwealth's
Kime
Unique Kosher Meat Trade Suit Heard in Richmond Court
In Richmond on August 11 a landmark Law and Equity case, Shector against Graying, was studied by Judge Ingram who said he would review the issues before ruling. The meat dealer alleges failure to supply meat slaughtered according to Jewish rites, harming a large Orthodox trade. The defendant’s counsel demurred, arguing the allegations do not specify what kosher meats are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Law and Equity
Ingram
Shector
Graying
Asher Maate
Shechor
Roanoke County Commonwealth Attorney Seeks Re-election
H. W. Kime announces candidacy for re election as Commonwealth Attorney in Roanoke County. He notes three and a half years in office and submits to the Democratic primary on September 11, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke County
the Commonwealth
H. W. Kime
Progressive farmer P. L. Burwell to run for Salem district supervisor
It is said that Mr. P. L. Burwell, a prominent young farmer, will seek the Salem district supervisor seat at the coming election. For Justices of the Peace, J. H. Camper, A. M. Darnall, and J. L. Henderlite are expected to receive broad support from voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Burwell
Salem
Justices of the Peace
Messrs
J. H. Camper
A. M. Darnall
J. L. Henderlite
Sheriff and deputy threaten dog tax killings until due
Sheriff Zirkle and Deputy Blackwell warn they must kill 19 dogs for tax nonpayment. They note the public has been cordial and urge prompt payment within about two weeks to avoid continuing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zirkle
Blackwell
Balem Auxiliary Mourns Sister Boon’s Passing
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Balem Auxiliary mourns Sister Boon who joined her heavenly home. She attended monthly meetings with joy and faith, inspiring others. Deep sympathy is sent to her children and to the three societies she served, with her Christian life held as an example.
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Foreign Missionary Society of
Balem
Moe Ubureh
South
Gou
Boon
Wa. A. Feravaon
Wa. T. Younern
Mua
J. W. Hanveycurrer
J. Ganoren Hickox
Fannie Fores
Sanure Maver
Apple Production Across United States
It is estimated there are about 200 000 apple trees in the United States and the average crop totals about 175 000 000 bushels. Apples grow across the country except in extreme heat or cold, with sixteen states producing most and New York leading. The West grows rapidly with Kansas yielding fine fruit. Also, wanted ten boys and girls to learn to weave at Bedford Woolen Mills in Bedford City, Virginia.
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United States
New York
West
Kansas
Bedford Woolen Mills
Bedford City
Virginia showcases planned for world’s fair exhibits
Hon George E Murrell and Colonel A M Bowman, world’s fair commissioners, returned from Southwest Virginia with plans for exhibits. Bent Mountain Apple and Cold Storage Co will present a creditable display, noting unprecedented apple crops in Bunt Mountain. Big Stone Gap hosts mineral and timber exhibit setup. Rural Retreat to show a pyramid of cabbage, Bertha Zinc Works of Pulaski preparing a display. Captain T A Morton reports a successful regional tour for the Virginia building. Vic tor Remedies advertisement ends with par value claim.
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George E. Murrell
A. M. Bowman
Virginia
Bent Mountain Apple and Cold Storage Company
Murrell
Bunt Mountain
Big Stone Gap
Bertha Zinc Works
Pulaski
T. A. Morton
Southwest
Roanoke Merchants Consider Mutual Fire Insurance Plan
Roanoke merchants reported paying $12,000 over ten years for insurance yet receiving about $10,000 in losses. A large meeting of the Roanoke Retail Merchants Association decided to form a mutual fire insurance company for members. Also, an ad seeks young men for government positions with exams soon.
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Roanoke
Retail Merchants Association of
Inter-State Cor
Cedar Rapids
Whitesell Nuebart wedding at Elbert home
At the home of W L Elbert 75 South Huron Street the marriage of Jacob Frier Whitesell and Lulu May Nuebart was performed by Rev Marl D Holts in front of about eighty five guests. The couple will honeymoon in Salem Virginia then reside at Wabash and Indiana streets. They arrived in Salem last Friday after visiting Washington and are staying with the groom's parents.
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W. L. Elbert
South
Huron Street
Marl D. Holts
Jacob Frier Whitesell
Lulu May Nuebart
Wheeling
W. Va
Daily Times
Balem
Washington City
Mra
A. H. Whitesell
Voter Registration Dates in District Precincts
Voter registration set for Glenark West Salem Northeast Salem North Salem and Botetourt Springs precincts from September 14 to 17, with additional sessions at the Salem Court House on October 12 13 and 14. Transfers for already registered voters will be granted or received on these dates.
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Glenark
West Salem
Fouth
Salem
North Salem
Dr. We Botetourt Springs
Court House
Big Lick
Roanoke County
Vinton
Teething Syrup Endorsed by Doctor Fabrney
Ad claims Dr Fabrney recommends a teething syrup for babies promising relief without narcotics. The copy asserts the product is indispensable once tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fabrney
Roanoke County Board Orders Notice On Stock Law Petition
At the August 1, 2005 Roanoke county Board of Supervisors meeting a petition signed by W. H. Cook and 26 other qualified voters of South Salem Precinct in the Salem Magisterial District asks for adoption of the general stock law. The Board orders notices posted for the next meeting.
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Board of Registration
Salem
Roanoke County
State of
Virginia
Board of Supervisors
Los
Joseph Stoutamire
North Salem
Sane Times-Register
W. H. Cook
South Salem
Bouth Salem
Batam Times-Revision
Holland cambric shades in assorted colors at low prices
We offer Holland cambric shades in white light ecru drab sage green and dark green. Available widths include 36 inches and 40 inches with very low prices. Each shade is hand mounted and includes ring pulls. Regular prices are 50 cents and 75 cents per shade.
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Holland
Rugs For Sale Offer Big Values On Room Size Pieces
We have been selling lots of them and offer excellent values on body Brussels Velvet and Amister rugs. A 9x12 body Brussels rug is $25 today with value $30, velvet 9x12 is $22.50 with value $27.50, Amister 9x12 is $25 with future value not less than $30. Limited stock remains with some remaining rugs at higher future prices in four to six weeks.
Remarkable Value Paper and Envelopes Offer
A stationery deal boasts large paper lots bought to lower costs. Packages weigh 174 ounces and hold 84 sheets, about 31 quires, priced at 124 cents per package. Paper comes in blue and cream Gladstone size with watermarked sheets. Puritan Vellum envelopes match, 25 for 5 cents.
Nazareth Waist Children Offer for Summer Clothing
Advertises Nazareth waist for children as roomy, rosy cheeked and hardy. Claims it replaces vest and jean bodice in summer, available in all sizes from 2 to 12 years. Priced at 25 cents for the best models, urging parents to buy for healthy, well dressed kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Improved process yields impurity free, durable product
The text proclaims a refined manufacture finished by an improved process and impurity free. It emphasizes antiseptic and absorbent qualities with durability and claims pricing equal to cheaper products at other stores. Specific prices per piece and yard are listed for various widths.
Stork Pants Promise Comfort For Babies In New Fabric
Advert reads a soft pliable white fabric for diaper covers called Stork Pants. It claims odorless antiseptic material not rubber, adjustable without pins, non chafing and washable. Boilable fabric marketed as absolutely waterproof with a price of 00 cents.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
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Elizabeth Dorham
Robertson
W. IF. Woodyard
Alaski
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Simmons
J. H. Durham
Ripplemead
Wm. Durham
Tazewell County
East Hill Cemetery
J. 0. Knott
Methodist Church
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Marty Risers
Little Pilia
Awful
Mr. Crossley and
Albemarle Pippins
Victor
Nehef
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Stearnes
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State Senate
Roanoke City
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Roanoke Times
Chrishansburg
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A. P. Staples
EeeNaeeu Yee Vo
Pstié Arnes
Pichlegar
OL Strearnes
H. G. Barnes
Roanoke, Virginia
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Mutual Insurance CO
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Big Lick District
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Cc. L. Wood
Gi. W. Gish
Fitzgerald & Surface
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Tutt
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