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Newspaper

Salem Times Register

Location

Salem, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1901

Page

3

Roanoke Medical Ad For Dr Chas Carter Here

Quick results claimed in acute diseases and cures for many incurable cases. Visit Terry building Roanoke rooms 301 and 304 for method explanations. Office hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 3 50 p m with a Lady assistant. Residence 502 Church avenue 3 50 to 5 p m. Appointments available. Free consultations examinations and literature. Old phone 223 new 505 at office old 600 at residence. Dr Chas Carter graduate of Dr A T Still’s School at Kirksville Missouri.

Terry Building Roanoke Church Avenue Chas Carter A. T. Still Kirksville Saugimo

For Sale Suburban Residence on Development Hill Salem Va

Suburban residence for sale or trade for land, with large rooms, cellar, stables, on Development Hill in Salem Virginia. Terms to suit the times. Write to box 12 or call at Tiwes-Recisten. Also offering hogs for sale at Glenvar Virginia by Hamman & dorums.

Salem Glenvar Hamman & Dorums

Permanent cure offered by South American Nervine Tonic

The advertisement touts a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims immediate relief from the first dose and guarantees cure regardless of duration, labeling the tonic pleasant and safe. Dillard & Persinger, druggists in Salem, sell the remedy.

Dillard & Persinger Salema

Salem advert section notes and political bids

A Salem column lists twenty one advertisements and local items. It notes Mrs. H D Goode ill near Salem, welcomes Rev Engle to preach, Dr. Carter will visit regularly, and a Labor Day in Roanoke. It mentions a September 13 cornerstone for Craig county High School, marriage of Benjamin Haden to Phebe Brugh, and O L Stearnes and Col Bowman pursuing state legislature seats.

Times-Broister D. Goode Salem Old Salem Engle Charles Carter Elizabeth Wertz John B. Wertz Marsh Bedford City Roanoke Craig County New Castle Chas. D. Denit Ess Broad Street Folke Board of Health and Council 0. L. Stearnes Stearnes A. M. Bowman Col. Bowman Feld

Jury thanks Huff House staff after Neace murder verdict

The jury in the Commonwealth v Neace convicted Mary Jane Neace of first degree murder for poisoning her husband. They were kept seven days by the Sheriff at the Huff House and left a note thanking M F Huff Mrs Moore the Sheriff and his deputy for their kindness and courtesy during August Court.

The Commonwealth Mary Jane Neace Huff House M. F. Huff

Times Braister Seeks Reprint Quota Amid Rainy Update

The writer notes a gap since the last appearance of this section and reports heavy rain. Local references include Mr Landon Bears advising on a new barn by Mr Tinnel and a sensational aside about Mr fine Wimmer's love, plus a cautionary line about matches and self harm. Best wishes to readers and the Times-Recorder.

Borroxs Times Braister Landon Bears Tinnel Fine Wimmer the Times-Reorster

Reverend Armstrong Dies After Typhoid Fight in Salem

The Rev. David G. Armstrong and wife arrived in Salem on August 1 for a vacation with relatives but he quickly fell to typhoid fever and died early last Friday morning while surrounded by family. Born in the area, he graduated from Roanoke College in 1885, studied at Hampden-Sidney, and served Presbyterian churches in Albany and Atlanta before a call to Macon, Georgia. Funeral services were held Sunday in Salem, conducted by Rev. H. C. V. Campbell with Roanoke ministers assisting, and he is survived by his wife, parents, three brothers, two sisters, and many relatives. The obituary closes with a promotion for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, praising digestive health as key to a vigorous old age.

Salem Roanoke College West Virginia Central Railroad Union Seminary Hampden- Sidney Harriet Taylor Charleston S. C Brazil Atlanta Presbyterian Macon Presbyterian Church H. C. V. Campbell W. OC. Campbell Roanoke F. H. Chalmers J. G. Armstrong

Bankrupt notices and ads highlight Salem sale items

W W Ballard trustee will sell a house and lot near Salem. Read estray cow ad. W E Brown markets Featherbone corsets. W S McClanahan advertises personal property for September 21. Golden Chaff or Eclipse seed by D C Moomaw. J R C Brown Jr ads for ladies. Overstreet Thurman baby carriage prices in another column. Frank W Whitescarver opens family groceries in Moorman building next Tuesday. long time Salem grocer.

W. W. Ballard Salem W. E. Brown McClanahan D. C. Moomaw J.R.C. Brown, Jr Overstreet & Thurman Frank W. Whitescarver Moorman Main Street Pf’. W. Whitescarver

Directions for Oolic in Horses and Perry Davis Pain Killer

Instructions describe mixing Penny Davyis Pats contents with warm or cold water and molasses to drench horses, half dose then remainder after 10 to 15 minutes if needed. Claims a never failing remedy for pain in horses. Warns against substitutes and notes price 25 cents and 50 cents.

Perry Davis

Teachers scarce in lower Delaware report

A Richmond News dispatch notes a severe shortage of school teachers in lower Delaware, especially first and second grades, worsened by a surplus of men in the census and many women marrying. It suggests Delaware may recruit from Virginia to keep schools running, while Col. J Hampton Hoge contemplates a brass band for his campaign, though some doubt the need.

Delaware Virginia J. Hampton Hoge Richmond News

Local visitors and moves noted in Richmond area

Mr Joseph H Webber of Richmond visits relatives while Miss Bettie Sears travels to Pittsburg to see her sister Mrs L P Goods. Numerous locals are mentioned visiting, relocating or starting new posts including Dr H Mayer at Duval House and Mr J C Fisher moving to Waynesville N C.

Joseph H. Webber Richmond Bettie Sears Pittsburg L. P. Goods W. H. Price Mayodan N. C Union Street W. B. Dillard Roanoke D. W. Wilson Norfolk J. H. Chalmers Hattie Wolfenden College Avenue Thomason A. R. Walters Pennsylvania Avenue Somers Lottie Collins Mary Barnett Mary Gooley Washington City Robi. E. Magee Marshall Gravely Sentinel Office American Tobacco Company A. Paris West Salem Mollie Miller Washington County Paris J. Bunyan Lemon W. L. Lemon J. P. Saul Town Hall Niagara Falls J. C. Fisher Salem Fisher Waynesville

Endorses Osteopathy by State Senator Rollins Visit

During a recent visit, State Senator J M Rollins of St Louis spoke to a Times Register man in Roanoke about Osteopathy. He praised Dr Charles Carters American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville Mo and noted laws recognizing osteopaths in fourteen states. He cited cases of restored health in his own family and described the method as non medicinal and non surgical, relying on scientific anatomy and adjustments.

J. M. Rollins St. Louis Missouri Times-Register Charles Carter Roanoke Rollins

An Approaching Marriage in Salem

A marriage will be solemnized Wednesday September 11 at 11 a.m. at the Episcopal church in Salem. Bride Mrs Misa Elsie A Logran, daughter of the late Col R H Logan, and groom Joseph Logan, son of G W Logan, recently returned from Atlanta to practice law. Rev M P Loun will officiate with Rev E W Hubard assisting. There will be no cards issued.

Joseph ©. Logan Misa Elsie A. Logran Col R.H. Logan Salem G. W. Logan

Littrell and Richardson Wed in Salem Home Ceremony

Mr Robert BE Littrell and Miss Daisy Ethel Richardson were united in marriage at the bride’s sister home with Rev Nathan Maynard officiating. Guests attended, six attendants including best man John Stoutamire and bridesmaid Bertie Littrell. After the ceremony the couple were hosted at the groom’s parents near Salem for a reception and supper, with greetings from friends of the family.

Robert BE. Littrell Daisy Ethel Richardson Thursetta Huff Nathan Maynard Japan John Stoutamire Bertie Littrell John T. Littrell George Richardson Salem the Times-Reorster

Wertz and Long Tie the Knot at Cave Spring Parsonage

A marriage occurred at the Baptist parsonage in Cave Spring Virginia with Rev P H Chelf officiating. The couple Mr John R Wertz and Miss Lelia Bell Long were attended by Mr Joseph Grisso and Miss Hattie Hawley and Mr Wm Henry and Miss Carrie Grice. After the ceremony the bridal party went to Roanoke for a social evening. Wertz plans to reside on the late Geo M Bell farm. An advertisement promotes Pain-Kicks as a reliable remedy for cramps cholera morbus and dysentery with Perry Davis Pain-Killer as alternative.

Baptist Parsonage Cave Spring P. H. Chelf John R. Wertz Lelia Bell Long Joseph Grisso Hattie Hawley Wm. Henry Carrie Grice Roanoke Wertz Back Creek Geo. M. Bell Perry Davis

Mob Drives Out Negro Population From Stroud Oklahoma

A mob of Stroud residents organized to expel the town’s Black residents. They visited tents and houses, drove the exiles away, and fired several shots to terrify them. No injuries reported. The incident reflects harsher treatment of Black people by Westerners and Northern whites alike.

Stroud, O. T Stroud

Mary Jane Neace found guilty of first degree murder

The jury convicted Mary Jane Neace, a colored woman, of murdering her husband James Neace by arsenic poisoning after a week of testimony in the county court. Key witnesses included chemist W A Smith of Roanoke College and Dr. R M Wiley. The defense failed to sway the verdict and Neace faces a possible death sentence unless granted mercy on appeal.

Mary Jane Neace James Neace Monroe Owens J. L. Hartman John W. Owen Caleb Garst Edward McDonald R. M. Wiley Sallie Duckwilder Malinda Moore Elijah Cain Neace John Day Mary Neace Green Adkins Henrietta Myers M. G. McClaung Commonwealth R. W. Kime

Divorce suit in Roanoke Virginia seeks aguile matrimonii

In Roanoke County Circuit Court on August 3 10 Painting FaurA G Wells sues Jerry B Wells for divorce aguile matrimonii. Defendant not a Virginia resident must appear within 15 days of publication. Notice posted at county courthouse and Salem Times Register. Laura G Wells to depose Mary Womack and others September 7 at W B Ballard law office Salem Virginia.

Virginia Ron, Coal and Coke Company, & Corporation Plaintif BR. G. Lockett William Trost Harry Trost Partners Trading Delog Wustness Trost Brothers Salem Times-Register Culas D. Denit Kidward Lyle P. Q. Augloi Faura G. Wells Jerry EB. Wells Jerry B. Wells Salem Times- Register Chas. D. Denit W.W. Ballard Tod. B. Wells W. W. Ballard Salem Mary Womack Laura G. Wells

75 Cent Window Shades Offer Unsold Lot

A local sale advertises 34 inch opaque window shades at 75 cents each, urging bulk purchases to secure bargains. Shades feature heavy fringe, corded insertion, double hems, and come in Myrtle green, light olive green, Nile green, cream, tan, and white while stock lasts.

Ribbon Deal Promises Rapid Demand and Profits

A historical notice markets ribbons as a growing business with large stock and price incentives. The ad claims thousands of pieces and ongoing growth, urging suppliers to meet every ribbon want. It promises pleasure and profit in supplying the newest and most desirable ribbons.

Mits Have Come Again in Paris and New York Styles

The piece notes Blackace Mitts already appearing in Paris and New York and now in local markets. They feature lace patterns, pure silk fabric, and a 16-button length. Price listed as $1 per pair.

Paris New York

Satin and silk ribbons sale in varied colors and sizes

A local ad lists discounts on satin and silk ribbons, including No 1 satin all silk at 1 per yard with 50 yard spools for 45c, 10-yard spools for 10c, extra quality 10-yard rolls at 19c, wash ribbons 4c per yard with 10 yards at 37 4c, No 14 satin all colors 3e per yard, 10 yards 28e, and No 1 black taffeta extra quality all silk 3e per yard, 10 yards 28c.

Big stock of bamboo blinds offered at 45 cents

Retail ad notes large quantity of ornamented Japanese Bamboo Blinds offered at a special closeout price of 45 cents for a 6 by 8 foot size, with remaining larger sizes available while supplies last under special pricing.

Shirt Waists Cut Prices On Popular Line In Sale

A local sale offers deep discounts on shirt waists with new low prices from 33 cents to 1.98, featuring colors plain whites and blacks. The sale promotes waists formerly priced at 2.50 to 3.00 and includes a tempting stretch of 5 dollar taft silk waists.

Sterling Matting Sale Promises Deep Discounts

Daily bargains on matting flood the market as sellers tout unprecedented values. The notice highlights 124 cent matting at 8 cents, heavier varieties at 10 to 15 cents, 20 cent Japans at 15 cents, and pattern rich carpets at 22 cents. Finest Japans and China matting, once up to 40 cents, are now offered at 25 cents, with seamless heavy China matting described as 21 cents. Leading stores can be expected to carry these marked-down prices.

America

All colors and black Silk Rib bon items offered

Catalog notes silk rib bons in colors and black with sizes and prices. 14 inch items priced at L0 cents, 2 inch at 124 cents, 2 inch at 15 cents, 3 inch at 20 cents, and 34 inch at 22 cents. Quality described as excellent.

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