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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
2
C L Bt earnes and A M Bowman announce candidacies for the House of Delegates from Roanoke and Craig counties and the city of Roanoke. Both cite Democratic convention nomination and seek voters support while Bowman notes peach crop shipping will limit personal canvassing.
Mr John D Whitescarver reports widespread talk in Floyd Carroll and Grayson counties about a new railroad likely to be built through the area and extended to Salem The project is backed by the Mount Rogers and Eastern and may use the old Valley railroad bed Local leaders are urged to form a committee and push for Salem’s access before the Shenandoah Valley line is lost to inattention.
John H. Bear, Roanoke Stave and Barrel Co proprietor, reports securing contracts with New York apple shippers for 24 000 No 1 apple barrels to market county fruit in Back Creek area. He expects 72 000 bushels shipped and notes 30 000 to 40 000 additional barrels for apple growers, signaling strong revenue from the apple industry alongside demand for first class red and pippin apples. The piece also comments on civic duty and governance, urging active citizen participation ahead of political changes and railway gauge upgrades.
Notices from the Western District of Virginia document bankruptcies of Frederick B. Ludwig and Joseph H. Elliott. Included are discharge petitions, orders for hearings, creditor notices, and meeting details with dates in August 1901. Conduct of hearings set for September 10 1901 in Lynchburg with publication in Salem Times-Register.
Julia A. Turner of Roanoke Virginia described as bankrupt asks the court to discharge all debts provable against her estate under federal bankruptcy acts. A hearing is set for September 1 1901 in Lynchburg, with notice to known creditors by Salem Times Register.
Frank F. Dudley of Roanoke City is adjudged bankrupt and seeks a discharge from all provable debts under federal bankruptcy acts. A hearing is set for September 10, 1901, at Lynchburg, with notices to creditors by the clerk.
Chas W Turner of Roanoke Virginia is declared bankrupt and seeks discharge. He states adjudication occurred February 11 and he has surrendered all property rights. notices are public in Lynchburg. The petition was read August 10 1901 and August 26 1901 with court seal attached.
The Roanoke district court lists bankruptcy adjudications for Frank W. Moore Emmett H. Taylor and Chas A Woolford with first creditor meetings at Room 616 Terry Building Roanoke VA. dates set in Sept 1901 for claims, trustee appointment, and examination of the bankrupts.
Hand sewed flexible sole oxfords for women offered at a special price of 1.50 dollars.
Sells special bargains in Sheer India Linens at 10c 12c and 15c per yard and a two yard White Organdie at 30c per yard. Offers White goods in Lace effects for waists and dress fronts with a line of all over Laces for Shirt Waists. 50 inch Point De Spray for waists at 30c and 50c per yard promoted as a cool dress or waist fabric option.
Colored Lawns offered at 5c 8c 10c 12c and 1d per yard. Some Colored Organdies from 8c to 15c. A few English Dimities at 20c per yard. Cool stuffs for Summer Skirts. Denims in popular shades. Striped Linens at 20c per yard Plain Linens and Ducks available.
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