Assault Case in Botetourt Grand Jury Finds Not Accident
Botetourt county grand jury returned a true bill against Paul Wallace the negro arrested near Cloverdale for allegedly attempting to assault Nellie Keister and Bessie Linkenhoker. Wallace will be brought from Roanoke to stand trial with the two witnesses and Detective Baldwin testifying. Trial likely to begin at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fincastle
Botetourt County
Paul Wallace
Cloverdale
Nellie Keister
Bessie Linkenhoker
Wallace
Roanoke
Keister
Linkenhoker
Baldwin
Roanoke Man Dies in Newport News Heat
Mr John T Trout of Roanoke died in Newport News Sunday after being overcome by heat during shipyard work. A former resident of Salem, he was brother to Joseph M Trout and Mrs John Yingling. He leaves a widow and large family. remains returned to Salem for interment Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Trout
Roanoke
Newport News
Trout
Joseph M. Trout
John Yingling
Salem
J. P. Killian
J. M. Harlowe
Covington
Miss Burns
Charleston
W. Va
McClaugherty
Broad Street
Jno. M. Oakey, Jr
Danville
B. C. Miller
T. C. Campbell
Chattanooga
E. H. Carper
Jessie Mayers
Stephen's City
J. Allemony
Pennsylvania Avenue
Toed Murray
Knoxville
Tenn
J. Horace Smith
Atlantic City
New York
John A. Francis
Hughes Crutz
Algoma
William Montgomery
Howard Holland
Tom
Harry Roberts
Roanoke Red
Henry J. Stevens
Mobile
Ala
Margaret van Buren
Viola Forsythe
Main Street
William Pickens
Richmond
Crawford
Louisa County
Agnes Holland
Colorado Street
G. Logan Martin
Jno. M. Oakey
Blacksburg
D. B. Myers
Hagerstown
M. Jeter
J. H. Edwards
Baptist Church
W. W. Moffett
W. A. Howard
Jureks Detective Service
Baltimore
M. Webber
L. A. Fox
Mm. Kivana
Minnie Nicar
Lutheran Church
Wm. M. Oakey
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lynchburg
Burwell Street
Messrs
Wm. Johnston
L. M. Smead
J. H. Duncan
Detroit
Mich
Niagara
Canada
Washington City
Joseph Gillock
C. H. Grove
Fred Chandler
L. Chandler
Massillon
Ohio
W. H. Schuiff
Cooper Coal Company
Cooper's
E. W. Cole
Jacob Parrish
Fayetteville
Ark
Cincinnati
St. Louis
J. W. F. Allemony
Rawley Springs
Dreher
Southern Virginia Synod
Marion
Hattie Wolfenden
Wytheville
Edwin Farmer
Peabody Conservatory of
Hattie
C. N. Philips
Salem Mattress Co
Philadelphia
Phillips
Fort Lewis
Public Sale of Photographic Outfit at Salem Court Day
Public sale in front of the courthouse in Salem on August 20th. Photographic outfit includes 1 Camera 12 x18, 1 Dark Room, 1 Sent 18 x 56, 1 Head Rest, Chemicals, Plates, etc. Used briefly and in fine condition. Suitable for outdoor work meetings fairs. Auctioneer M. F. Huff augl02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
M. F. Huff
Mill property sold to Roanoke railroad men
Valuable mill property formerly Huff Mill on Tinker Creek in this county, with the W. P. Huff residence and 26 acres, sold by F. A. Barnes to Messrs. Coleman and Branscom for 900000. The new owners plan to move their families to the county home and operate the mill after improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Barnesba
Huff
Tinker Creek
This County
W. P. Huff
Messrs. Coleman and
Branscom
Roanoke
Middlesboro Mines Shut Down and Furnace to Cease
A Middlesboro Ky dispatch reports that the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company ore mines near Middlesboro have been shut down and the Middlesboro iron furnace will cease operation. Two hundred men will lose their jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Middlesboro
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Salem notes and notices from Roanoke region
Local items report a Sunday preach at Mason's Cove and a Cox Springs excursion, an earthquake impression in Salem, the death of Mrs. Fannie Fishburn in Roscoe aged 90, and protests against Sunday ice cream sales by Roanoke clergy. Treasures settle accounts in Richmond. farms suffer melons damaged and land grabbers eye delinquent real estate. Public notices include a Dunkard church dedication, elopement trains to Bristol, and a jail escape. Health ads urge Pain Killer use. community joys include moonlight picnics and a new music class starts September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Logan
Mason's Cove
Methodist Sunday School
Coyner’s Springs
Salem
Fannie T. Fishburn
T.T. Fishburn
Rosoke
Roanoke
George M. Muse
Richmond
Ruth
James N. Preston
Bluefield
N. P. Deaton
J. T. Thomas
Town
Craig Avenue
W. A. Francis
Poage’s Mill
Bristol
H.C. Musser
Dora Tyler
Park Street
A. Deaton
Medley, Va
Marri age silver wedding celebrated by Dr and Mrs Painter
Dr and Mrs F V N Painter marked their silver wedding with a broad reception at their High street home last Thursday night. From 9 to 12 they hosted many friends and guests, with tasteful decorations, cordial welcomes, and courteous young ladies serving fine refreshments. The gifts list was long, including many silver items and tokens of esteem from admiring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
F V. N. Painter
Drought Strikes Local Farms. Cattle Die in Dry Weather
B F Thomas reports severe drought affecting crops and livestock near Salem. Nine young cattle died recently, with autopsies suggesting feed in a Timothy meadow dried to tinder by heat. He warns the drought worsens conditions for farmers across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Thomas, Esq
Salem
Tranns-Register
Free letter consultation by Dr. Pierce for women in Buffalo
Any sick woman is invited to consult by letter with Dr. R. V. Pierce, chief consulting physician of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo. He has practiced for over thirty years with a staff of about twenty assoc iate physicians and has treated and cured many women. The consultation is free and private. Letters are answered promptly with medical advice in plain envelopes. Write without fear or fee to Dr. R. K. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
RK. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
Delinquent Lands and Farm Advertisements in Issue
The column highlights bankrupt notices and applications to purchase delinquent lands. Dora Tyler promotes a valuable farm for sale with an ad in another column. Fairfax Bros offer spring tooth barrows, J A Thomason Co advertise jewelry and stationeries, H Barnes Roanoke sell turnip seed, and Price-Armes Co Roanoke urges hardware purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Tyler
Fairfax Bros
J. A. Thomason & Co
H. ©. Barnes
Roanoke
Price-Armes & Co
Young Men’s Democratic Club Opens Sa lem Headquarters
The Young Men’s Democratic Club of Salem opens permanent headquarters in the AI Huff store room on Main Street. The neat room will be stocked with leading daily papers and literature to create a pleasant, inviting center for members and sympathizers. The club, rapidly growing, vows to be a factor in the current political struggle. Join it and help in the good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Democratic Club of
Salem
al. Huff
Main Street
Honor Roll of the Times Register Patrons
Honor roll lists patrons who called and settled accounts in recent days. Names include D. N. Elster E. M. Gross C. C. Switzer J. L. Harman D. I. Bradpher F. W. Shear F. A. Tise Mrs. G. A. Cole Miss Mary Murray John Stocks Elbert Dillon C. H. Whittescarver Miss E. Taliaferro Robert Blaney W. H. Schoff H. C. Musser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ReowtTen
D. N. Elster
E. M. Gross
C. C. Switzer
J. L. Harman
D. I. Bradpher
F. W. Shear
F. A. Tise
Mrs
G. A. Cole
Mary Murray
John Stocks
Elbert Dillon
C. H. Whittescarver
E. Taliaferro
Robert Blaney
W. HH. Schoff
H. C. Musser
Large Fort Lewis Barn Burned Near Lynchburg Fire Loss
Fire destroyed the large barn of Mr. F. P. Harman near Fort Lewis church, burning within an hour. Six hundred bushels of wheat and a hundred bushels of oats were lost along with farming implements including a binder. Insurance had lapsed earlier, leaving an estimated total loss around two thousand dollars. Also notes on local visitors and political proposals from The Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. West
Lynchburg
Emma True
Salem
Cora Goodwin
Lafayette
R. G. Gardner
W. A. Guthrie
Floyd County
Fort Lewis Church
Charles Wilson
Ball's Siding
F. P. Harman
Sunday school picnic delight at Bennett's Springs Mason's Cove
The Southvew church Sunday school held its annual picnic at Bennett's Springs in Mason's Cove last Saturday. Over 100 people shared a plentiful dinner after Rev. T. A. Parker led thanks. William Montgomery of Salem joined, entertaining children with music and candy while guests enjoyed plays, swinging and other recreations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southvew Church
Bennett's Springs
Mason's Cove
T. A. Parker
Parker
William Montgomery
Salem
Billy
Gold Found in Ditch at Seaboard Air Line Depot Site
Richmond dispatch reports gold in a ditch at the Fourteenth and Main street excavation for the Seaboard Air Line depot. About fourteen feet down workers found clear water black sand and round gravel. Superintendent G A Lyell identified gold flakes in the sand and others concur the discovery is real.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Fourteenth
Main Streets
Seaboard Air Line
G. A. Lyell
Pacific Coast
Lyell
Jersey Cow Heifer Sale Notice
A finely bred Jersey cow of four years and a Jersey heifer of eleven months consider sale. The listing notes August 17 as a reference date and credits Jno H as patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Jno. H
Extend post office hours by one evening a week says J G TatLtor
The writer argues that with three fifths of residents working from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. few can visit the post office after hours. He urges extending general department hours one hour weekly and money order and registered letter service one to one and a half hours weekly, citing a West Virginia town as precedent. He notes many workers cannot afford boxes and that delaying mail causes hardship. He asks for public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tines-Reussien
Church of England
West Virginia
J. G. Tattlor
Desperate Death From Roof Jump At State House
A telegram from Columbus reports F. M. Renick of Falling Springs West Virginia leapt from the State House roof yesterday afternoon and died on the stone pavement fifty feet below after climbing out on the dome through a window. Renick, said to be an opium habit victim, was well known locally with relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
F. M. Renick
Falling Springs
W. Va
State House
Renick
Droughty weather, travels, and small town notes clan
Dr McConless and his blind son Beech return from Pittsburg and plan an echoo entry at Staunton. Seth Harper discusses a roller mill and flour quality. Melon crop shortened by drought but priced well. Mr Kernarl Graham, educated in Salem, marries in Ohio and visits with plans for Louisville study. Two local men quarrel in a Sunday fight ending with a rock thrown and a king pursued, followed by a beating. Jack Snar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConless
Beech
Pittsburg
Echoo
Staunton
Sean
Seth Harper
Kernarl Graham
Salem
Ohio
Louisville
Ternard
Jack Minnick
Chas, Butt
Roanoke
Ssaasun
Jack Srnar
Roanoke Mayor’s Police Reorganization Ratified by Council
Mayor J Ran Bryan restructured the Roanoke police force and announced appointments to the Council. Council ratified them despite discharges of several old men and a demotion of Sergeant E A Manuel. Graves’s seat filled by political favors charged. Rehearing denied. 12 in favor, 8 opposed. Appointments stand. Charged discharged men consider damages when new terms begin September 1. Edward Lyle retained as councilor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ran. Bryan
Roanoke
E. A. Manuel
J. C. Graves
Edward Lyle
Counsland
Relief in six hours for kidney and bladder disease
A historical ad claims rapid relief from kidney and bladder disease in six hours with a patent remedy. It touts prompt pain relief for bladder, kidney and back in men and women, including relief of water retention. Sold by Dillard & Persinger, Druggist, Balom, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard & Persinger
Balom
The Promise to Provide for Your Family
The speaker urges steadfast income as the sole support for dependents across time. It asks if the pledged future security is kept, stressing ongoing responsibility to provide.
Biscuit Quality Called Into Question Over Powder Adulteration
A notice states biscuits made with impure and adulterated baking powder are neither appetizing nor wholesome, warning consumers about potential health concerns and urging scrutiny of baking ingredients.
Busy store pushes Summer Sales with new lots
A bustling shop promotes ongoing Summer Sales with fresh lots of desirable seasonable merchandise added daily. Shoppers applaud low prices and easy returns, saying they prefer the store for its value and service, including a satisfaction guarantee.
Matting sale offers deep discounts on varieties
Last week saw brisk matting trade with a Special Lot at 284 cents drawing keen buyers. Prices beat previous 50c quality and the 374c list price, with daily sales until stock runs out. A 40 yard roll costs 11.40, Japan matting rolls offer various colors at 19c, and prairie grass matting comes in red green blue and brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Lace Curtains Sale Preview in Various Fabrics and Prices
The ad lists White Irish Point curtains at 4.50, White Trish Point at 5 and 6, and Swiss net drapes at 5.00. Brussels and Nottingham curtains in multiple patterns priced from 1.33 to 10 per pair or yard. Several Brussels and Irish Point curtains offered, with large size Nottingham patterns and closeout deals on various styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Nottingham
Irish Point
Window Shades for Sale at Bargain Prices
6 feet long shades priced at 29 cents and 7 feet long at 33 cents. Made from water colored opaque shade cloth on spring rollers. Some shades are slightly soiled or slightly damaged but offered as bargains.
Walking Skirts Enter New Wool Jerseys in Grays Browns
Two lots just in feature all wool jerseys in gray oxford and brown mixed selling at 3.50 and 5.00. The items are advertised as stylish durable skirts for notable combined value.
Remnants for Dresses and Clothing at Half Value
A selection of remnants suitable for children's dresses and ladies waists including lawns skirt cloths crashes percal es piques ginghams cottons offered at half value.
Bargain Lot of Womens Apparel and Linens
Storewide sale features shirt waists at 44c after discounts from a dollar. trimmed crepe skirts now 49c from 7dc. white pique skirts 79c from a dollar. remnants and fabrics sold by the yard from 10c to 74c for the entire 12 line lot. assorted fabrics include dimities lawns and striped pique. bleached Turkish bath towels 10c.
The New Reversi ble Skirt Cloth For Skirts
The New Reversi ble Skirt Cloth described as covert yet heavier with a plaid back. Aimed at walking skirts, it sold at 15 cents and is now reduced to 10 cents. A bargain for shoppers seeking durable fabric.
Men’s Negligee Shirts Sale Includes Fitwell Brand
Affordable lingerie style sale advertises men’s negligee shirts in percales madras and silk fronts priced originally 50c to 5c per item now offered at 3 for a dollar. The well known Fitwell Madras shirts touted as top dollar options in Roanoke discontinued price cut to 5c each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Roanoke
Two Silk Waist Bargains Signaled for Fall Trade
Retail notice offers two silk waist bargains in black taffeta with tuckwork up to date for fall trade. Priced at 3.98 and 4.50, each item claims better value than typical 5.00 and 6.00 prices. Secure one promptly.
At the Linen Counter
Heavy all Linen TM Doylies German manufacture all white 65c dozen special 50c 200 dozen Napkins New line just received See our values at 500 75c 1 1 1 25 and 2 00 a dozen Great big H 8S Huck Towels 25c each 2 88 dozen Choice H 8 Huck Towels all white full bleach 20c each 2 25 dozen Liberal size Hemmed Huck Towels 124c each
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Gimes-Hegister
Perry Davis
Botetourt
Whitescarver
W. Db, Whitescarver
F. W. Whitescarver
Whitescarver Bros
Coiner
W. R. Whitescarver & Bro
Chase
Reorn
Higi Irade
Coofee
Chase & Sanborn
James W. Johnston
Mr. Johnston
E. H James
Roanoke City
Hoffman Waugh
Southern Methodist Church
Harrisonburg
John H. Duckwilder
All Saints Chapel
Delamar
Ney
B. J. Darnielle
Roanoke College
Darnielle
Salt Lake
Kentucky Colonel
Hollins Institute
Virginia College
Zimmerman
Samuel Crumpecker
Bonsack
Crumpecker
Zimmermans
L. M. Light
Times-Reforster
Mr. Light
the Times
College Avenue
of the Times-Register
Glenar
Mr. Harman
Wincheste
Southview Picnic
Turnip Seed
H. C. Barnes
Virginia
Postoffice
Pilla
Salieceon
Prieg-Armes U
W. Campbell Ave
Roanoke, VA
Royal Baking Powder CO
W. M. Barnitz
RK. Boon
Roanoke Fertitizern Co
New Castle
F. G. Webber
Times
O. D. Carry
ORY Goods
Sentinel Building
F. W. Brown
Notion Shoes
C. SalemVa
Mattings
Rettew
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