Lutheran Picnic and Community Notes in Salem
The Lutheran Sunday school hosts its annual picnic at Chrystal Spring today. A freight train killed a cow owned by Jas H Smith at the Union street crossing. Joan A Gish recovers from a fall using crutches. Conductor Clarence Light, killed recently at Kickman West Virginia, was related to local residents. Salem electric car conductors W M Clark and E A Ashworth injured by a fall from their cars. Services in the Lutheran church Sunday at 11 AM. Congregational meeting after morning service. Hog pens criticized for unsanitary conditions. ordinance requires cleaning. Mrs Paulina C Gray declared insane and committed to Marion hospital. she is 76. W H Barnett seeks re election as Salem district Supervisor. Calls to cleanse hog pens or face fines. Mr and Mrs J E Allemony return from England, due home soon. Ernest Palmer of Charleston WV visiting John H Palmer on Virginia Avenue. Palmer visits his father in Stockbridge MA. Hallett & Davis piano ad extols the K design as finest piano yet. Special meeting of Napp-Deverle Camp Confederate veterans at camp office Saturday at 4 00 o'clock to discuss monument and removal of some funds. Victor Liver Syrup marketed to cleanse system and renew vitality.
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Lutheran Sunday School
Chrystal
Jas. H. Smith
Union Street
Joan A. Gish
Clarence Light
Kickman
W. Va
H . Anderson
Haliard Renick
Pocahontas
Paulina C. Gray
Marion
Gray
Fium
W. H. Barnett
Salem
J. E. Allemony
England
New York
Ernest Palmer
Charleston
John H. Palmer
Virginia Avenue
Palmer
Stockbridge
Mass
Hallett& Davis
Hobbie Co
Roanoke
Napp-Deverle
Layman Tomato Cannery Sets Banner Day
Mr G W Layman’s tomato cannery in this place produced 585 cases or 14 040 cans of tomatoes in one day. He also runs a cannery at Amsterdam and Salem plant where output aims for about 40 000 cans across two sites. W N Cronise leads the Salem factory with a sizable force and plans to reach 700 cases daily.
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G. W. Layman
Laymen
Amsterdam
Salem
W. N. Cronise
Dr. R V Pierce Letter Consultation For Women
Sick women are invited to consult by letter with Dr. R V Pierce chief consulting physician of the Invalids Hospital Institute Buffalo NY In active practice over thirty years with many associates he has treated and cured over half a million women All diseases peculiar to women are treated with success Confidential letters Answers mailed promptly with plain envelopes No fee to Dr R V Pierce Buffalo NY
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R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
Local Nuptials Sealed for Two Couples in County
On the 23rd instant James H. Dishong a young farmer wed Emma G. Lockett widow of Byrd L. Lockett at the bride's home. On the 20th instant Robert Lee Musgrove and Mattie May Bryant both of Ogden were united in marriage in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Dishong
Emma G. Lockett
Byrd L. Lockett
Robert Lee Musgrove
Misa Mattie May Bryant
Ogden
Candidate Declares Senate Bid for Fourth District
A candidate announces for the Senate in the Fourth Senatorial District subject to the Democratic primary on September 19, 1903. The statement signals formal entry into the race and adherence to party selection rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mrs Sarah J Griffin Dies at Ninety Nine on Main Street
Mrs Sarah J Griffin widow of Dr John H Griffin died at her home on Main Street shortly after nine on Tuesday morning aged ninety years nine months sixteen days. She was a well known and beloved figure, mother of twelve with six surviving children. Funeral at 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev E W Hubard with interment in West Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Griffin
John H. Griffin
Main Street
Griffin
John McClanahan
Major Samuel
Thos. D. Griffin
John A. Herring
Rockingham County
J. W. Cavitt
Bryan
Texas
W. B. Bowles
Salem
Presbyterian Church
E. W. Hubard
Episcopal Church
Weat Hill Cemetery
Miss Hattie Wolfenden Offers Music Fail Class
Miss Hattie Wolfenden will open a music fail class on Monday September 14 1903. For terms apply at residence on north College avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Wolfenden
North College Avenue
Hospitality at the Red Springs Resort Assessed in 185 Visitor Welcome
The article extols a winter season at the Red Springs resort with about 185 guests. It notes Mrs. Stover leaving Hotel De Stover, praises Mrs. Crowders and Dr. Robertson, lauds Mrs. Leslie G. Barnett and Doc. Larwell, and highlights guests from Norfolk, Richmond, Salem and Texas. Musical performances by the Salem Quartet and Amy Murray are commended.
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Eprrons Times
Reamrer
Chapman
Clay
Jimmy
Hotel de Stover
McAfee's Knob
Doc. Larwell
J. K. Allen
Norfolk
Lena
Grece Wiley
Salem
Mesera
al. Bowman
Tinsley
James Bear
Charles
A. L. Bantauf
Richmond
Harriet Armstrong
Amy Murray
Wa. M. Montcommny
Visitors and losses noted in local social items
Messrs. John and Harry Dudley of Fagg visited A. B. Wilson. Mrs. Hardwick of Denmark, 18 visiting Mrs. J. L. Henderlite. William Perkins, representing a School Desk Co., with A. J. Heslop. John Givens home from Crane Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon visited relatives in Fagg. J. W. Rettiever lost a fine young horse and young cattle. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Norfolk left after visiting the Sandy home. B. F. Thomas lost three two year old cattle. he built a scale house for weighing stock. Sympathy for Salem Woolen Mill and Pants Factory fire victims. Relatives affected noted.
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John and
Harry Dudley
Fagg
A. B. Wilson
Hardwick
Denmark
J. L. Henderlite
Wm. Perkins
A. J. Heslop
John Givens
Crane Creek
W. Va
Wm. Gordon
J. W. Rettiever
Wilson
Norfolk
J. T. Sandy
B. F. Thomas
Thomas
Emeen
Salem
Salem Gossip Hits and Missives From Town Folks
Local residents visit relatives and friends across states from Welch West Virginia to Luray Virginia. Notables like Rev Charles Bell and Dr Julius Dreher return from travels as Roanoke College begins transition with Dr John Morehead successor.
No Churchism Debate by Mrs Grundy Sparks Church Row
A critical reply argues against Mrs Grundy's No Churchism claims. It defends Church of God unity, ordination, and female ministry citing New Testament examples, condemns sectarianism, and asserts lawful marriages and church organization under Christ. The writer counters alleged church authority with biblical verses and urges readers toward divine truth.
Real Estate Deed Activity Surges in County Records
Over the past ten days the county clerk’s office admitted more than fifty deeds to record, averaging over five per day. The items encompass a range of property transactions reflecting robust activity in the county real estate market.
Notorious Outlaw Gang Linked Crimes Across States
Reports say Spencer Fields a former Salem resident was hanged in Pennsylvania for a historic crime. Mary Jane Neace, tried locally years ago for poisoning her husband, was electrocuted in New York for poisoning another man. Martha Frog writes that her son Wash was shot and killed in Pennsylvania by Garfield Waff and Sandy Goinge. A warrant exists for Goings on unlawful shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Fields
Salem
Pennsylvania
Mary Jane Neace
New York
Martha Frog
Wash
Pensylvania
Garfield Waff
Sandy Goinge
Goings
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Virginia
Prva
R. L. Moore
Broad St
Salem, Va
Bell
Salem Ave
Ayer
Buckingham
Mat & Co
Grocery Storen Grocery Stories
FW. Whitescarver & CO
Grocey
Woods and Ferry
Oliver
White StarVer & Bro
Johnston & Day
Et Cetera
Chome A County News
Victor
Archer A. Phlegar
Montgomery
Roayoxe
Sutruvn Springs
Sammer
DE. H. H. Haas
N. Heckman
DearBir
Frank Robinson
Titusville
Devoe
Messrs. Kernochan & Co
F.W. Devo & CO
C. D. Oakey
Popular Drug Store
H. C. Barnes
Boargee
John H. Bane, Jr
Welch
A. J. Mitchell
Luray
Charles K. Bell
Southwest
Lida Shank
Messrs
J. G. Shank
Lewisburg
C. M. Webber
Terry
Samuel Parrish
T. A. Johnson
Newport News
Market Street
L. P. Coates
Chicago
W. A. Ferguson
High Street
G. L. Worden
Bromine Arsenic Springs
N. C
Ollie Kessler
Mise Mary Campbell
Huff House
H. C. V. Campbell
Wm. M. Montgomery
Philadelphia
Hot Springs
J. A. Morehead
Mount Pleasant
Chestnut Street
8. A. McConkey
T. J. Henderson
Lawton
W. B. Whitescarver
Christiansburg
W. T. Blackard
Knoxville
Tenn
J. A. Moore
Roanoke College
John Alfred Morehead
Dreher
Selwood
Columbia
D. C
Dreber
Wm. A. Dreher
Berlin
Boston
Dr. Dreber
Horrors Times
Reomtrer
Rachel Bailey
Miss B
Christ
Mrs. G
Jesus
Church of God
Aqmila
God
Abram C. Esler
Green Ridge
Rebecca Sesler
West Virginia
Besier
Roanoke County
BAD Salem Negroes
Tutt's
American Cigar Co
Lynchburg, VA
Holatern Woolen Company
Mammoth Pants
C. E. Obenchbain
F Lames
Wnt
E. M. Worden
Mr. Worden
the Times-Reoreren
Dr. Fahrney
Catawba
Board of Registration
State of Virginia
Oaer
Brand's
Sigle
E. Thomas
R. Woods
Registrars
Rogers
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
University OF Medicine Medicine — “Dentistry
Pharmacy
E. W. Grove
Parker's
Inter-State Cor. Inst
Cedar Rapids, In
Board of Supervisors
Joseph Stoutamire
Vetera
North Salem
Chas D, Denit
W. H. Cook
South Salem
Alem Times
Gale
P. O. Box
Wingfield & Wallace, IY. M. CG
A. Building
J.B
W. E. Brown
CRITZ
Watt, Bettew & Clay
Thomas Dixon, Jr
James Lane Allen
Gordon Keith
Thomas Nelson Page
F. Hopkins Smith
Mary C. Francis
Circle
Katherine Cecil Thurston
Lady Rose
Mra. Humphrey Ward
Rose
Frederic 8. Isham
Frank Norris
King’s Scotch Hollands
Lonsdale Hollands
Oxford
Byron
Rvtra
Paris
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