Virginia election notes and Roanoke Republican ticket
The piece discusses Republican and Democratic ticket dynamics in Virginia, naming Col. J Hamptons Hoge and John C Blair as Roanoke picks for governor and lieutenant governor, with Groner as attorney general. It critiques the white Republican strategy, cites Richmond Dispatch on race politics, and highlights plans for a Richmond free street fair and electrical fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Broad Street
Roosevelt
Col
J. Hamptons Hoge
Roanoke City
John C. Blair
Wytheville
D. L. Groner
Norfolk City
Col. Hoge
Blair
Groner
Norfolk
Poreless
Democratic Party
Islanded Sinks After Iceberg Collision Off Douglas Island
The steamer Islanded, the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company passenger ship on the Alaskan route, struck an iceberg near Douglas Island at 2 am last Thursday and sank with 65 to 80 people aboard including passengers and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria, EB
Staamer
Canadian Pacific Navigation Company
Douglas Island
Consistent GOP Critique Highlights Past Disfranchisement
The republican speakers at yesterday's convention denounced the democrats for a disfranchising clause in the new constitution. They recall that thirty years ago S4410 of the party voted to disfranchise many capable citizens and required officeholders to take an ironclad oath. Some delegates at the convention may have been among those voters. The call is for the people to take note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Virginia
Roanoke
Richmond Dispatch
Thier
Blacksburg Native In Ford Accident Near Roanoke
Joe Price of Blacksburg was driving a new farm wagon loaded with hay butter eggs two live sheep and other cargo when the wagon was swept into the North Fork of the Roanoke after a sudden rise in water. The wagon floated away with horses swimming to shore and the rear wheel washed downstream. A friendly farmer aided unloading the hay and securing the wagon body as a boat. A horseman also washed downstream before landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Joe Price
North Fork
Roanoke
Price
Pension Roll Grows to Historic Highs in 1901
Commissioner H. Clay Evans released figures showing 997 755 pensioners on January 30 1901 up 4 206 for the year. The four year net gain reached 4 021 as 44 295 claims were allowed 3 507 restored and 42 586 dropped. Widows benefits rose to 16 010 under the 1800 act. Total pensions paid exceeded 158.5 million with a June 30 1901 balance of 5.47 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Evans
Pension Bureau
Bureau
Spain
Assaulted by Ruffians After Church Walk
Mr. C. C. John, son of Mr. John John of Catawba, employed in a Botetourt mill, was attacked by ruffians in Troutville after Sunday services. Stones struck him from the dark, wounding his head and mangling his fingers. He dressed his wounds, traveled to Salem, and pursued the assailant before the robber escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. John
John John
Catawba
Botetourt
Troutville
Mr. John
Salem
John
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Apple Trade
Ephors Times-Register reports neighbors visiting relatives in Floyd County and Salem. Apple buyers from New York brought interest, with crop sales likely boosting local revenue. The piece notes weddings, farm sales, and a court matter involving George Duckett as Magistrates forward the case to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephors Times-Register
Little River
Marcie Shelor
Floyd County
Col
Wim. B. Shelor
Floyd C. H
Thomas Reynolds
Salem
John Bowman
Franklin County
Benjamin
Lee
Sallie Willett
Irene Webster
Messrs. D
H. Ferguson
Fanny Henry
H. Willett
Mark Aldridge
Walter Rierson
C. K. Mensiey
Mesars
Poague and
Bell
Back Creek
New York
G. W. Shelor
Mary L. Shelor
Roanoke
Dr. Withers
Powell
Taylor
Danville
Thomas Hale
Jack's Mill
J.C. Flora
Daleville School
K. O. Tinaley
Pea Hook
Lula Ferguson
Cave Spring
Amanda Baldwin
Virgie Gregory
Wilson Baldwin
J. Powell
Juray
Annie
Ola Bell
Poage’s Mill
Emma
Mary Shelor
George J’uckett
Simpson
Woodrum
Turner
A. Aln
Sale of Virginia M. Kasey estate land in Roanoke County
Pursuant to a decree in Reid & Withers vs Home Investment Co the Roanoke Circuit Court sale will take place September 2 at 12 m at the courthouse front door. Lands include Lots A B C D and multiple Kasey addition parcels in Salem with a life estate for Thomas A. Kasey. Terms require one third cash and balance in one and two years with title retained until paid. Special Commissioner RW. Kime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harvey Jones
Daniel Watts
Roanoke County
Salem
Salem and
Newene
Circuit Court
Reid & Withers, Trustees
Als
Home Investment Company
Thomas A. Kasey
Virginia M. Kasey
W. W. Moffett
Main Street
Chestnut Street
Dewlling
Kasey
Calhoun Street
White Street
Kasey Addition
RW. Kime
Thos. S. Preston
Saugin
Bankruptcy notice for James H Ferguson Roanoke VA
The District Court for the Western District of Virginia announces that James H Ferguson of Roanoke city was adjudicated bankrupt on October 27, 1900. The first meeting of creditors is set for September 2, 1901 at 11 a.m. in Room 616 Terry Building Roanoke. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and conduct related business. G H Penn Referee in Bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Perguson
Roanoke City
Roanoke
James H. Ferguson
Terry Building
Coelock
G. H. Penn
Roanoke Court Notices Sealed in August 1901
In Roanoke County Clerk's Office on August 3 1901 Laura G Wells vs Jerry B Wells seeks divorce a vinculo matrimonii with notice by publication in Salem Times-Register Four weeks posting at county courthouse front door. Also George W Zirkle sheriff administrator of John B Wellchale files suit to enforce judgment against life estate in Roanoke county real estate Defendant nonresident must appear within five days after publication and respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Building Association
County Court of
Roanoke County
M. M. Armstrong
EB. M. Armstrong, Jr
Main
Union Streets
Salem
Eliza L. Moyer
W. W. Ballard
A. P. Conway
Quid County
Baltimore & Ohio Land Co
Said County
Commonwealth of Virginia
Irginta
County of
Roanoke
Auprust
George W. Zirkle
John B. Wut
Thomas A. Kasey
Virginia
Salem Times-Register
D. Denit
Laura G. Wells
Jerry B. Wells
Jerry B. Wel's
Salem Times-Repuiator
Chas
P. Q
J. B. Wells
Mary Womack
Notice of Bankruptcy for Samuel D Davis in Roanoke
In the district court Samuel D Davis is adjudicated bankrupt on July 16 101 and a first creditors meeting will be held September 2 101 at Roanoke City Virginia in Terry Building Room 616 to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Referee in Bankruptcy. In Bankruptcy Western District of Virginia United States court notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Davis
Roanoke
Terry Building
Roanoke City
Amos HK
Hoanoke
Aea
Amos RK
Vaniserifi
Kix
Bargains in Sheer India Linens and Organdie Delights
We feature special bargains in Sheer India Linens at 10c 12c and 15c per yard and a two yard White Organdie at 30c per yard. Readily available White goods with Lace effects for waist and dress fronts and a line of all over Laces for shirt waists. Includes 50 inch Point De Spray for waists at 30c and 50c per yard.
Vest listings advertise extra sizes at low prices
The item advertises the beat 10e Vest in extra sizes with prices stated as 0e 15e 20e and 25e.
Curtains and parasols offered for sale at cost
We have excess supply late in the season and offer parasols at cost. Umbrellas start at 50 cents with many large umbrellas available for farmers.
Colored Lawns and Linens for Summer Skirts sale
Colored Lawns offered at 5e 8c 10e 12c and 1de per yard. Colored Organdies from 3c to 15c per yard. English Dimities left at 20c the yard. Dens in popular shades, striped and plain linens and ducks available for summer skirts.
Bargain Waist Trends Include Madras and Silk Lines
White shirt waists priced at 50c 75c 1.00 and 1.50 are offered with more stylish varieties. A reduced line features Madras and Silk waists along with Crash Cinems P K Ducks Worsted and Silk fabrics. Walking skirts remain with a few bargains left.
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Madras
P. K
New Crepe Papers For Lambrequins And Lamp Shades
We have just received another lot of those pretty crepe papers suitable for lambrequins and lamp shades.
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Denit & Webber, Publishers
Montague
Willard
Anderson
Richmond News
Virginia Penitentiary
Suffolk
Virginia Democrats
Commonwealth
William J. Palmer
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
Dodge
Yates
Montgomery County
D.C. Moomaw
the District Court OF the United States For
Western District of
Jian le Runt
Agor
Tasinrox
Norwich
N.Y
Leetae
Vic Vicar
Adilpues du. J
C_AYEN
Lowell, Mace
ARE
Nalls
Boston
Washington, D. C
Augustus W. Crittenden
American University Park
Washington
Crittenden
Our
Fiy
Virginia Military Institute
Lexincton, VA
Grex
Scott Shini
Tia
Sangsod
Chas. D. Denit
Roanoke Go
YY Roinias
Circurit
Roawnoke
Bareain
Llouse
District Court OF the United States
Samuel B. Davis
the District Court OF the United States
Western District of Wa
James Gshort
James C. Short
Dist. Court OF the Unitedn States
Amos. R. Vandegript
Mason
J.B. C. Brown
Youngers Drug Store
White Goods
Will
N. E. Cor. Campbell Ave
Jefferson St. Bell Phicais
Roanoke, VA
Meals & Burke, Clothiers, Hatters, Furnishers
Overstreet & Thurman
The
Big Furniture
Sta Noanoke, VA
WW. S. Beal & Co
A. Walters
Wren
Miss Sheppard
Santiago
Mens’ Furnishings
Oxfords
Douglas
Carlisle
J. A. Thomason& Co
F. W. Brown
McSherry
Rockbottom
J. W. Brown
Salem, Va
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