Local News Briefs from Peakville and Roanoke Area
Public schools crowding debated by Town Council while Rev B W Cronk arrives as Lutheran Orphan Home superintendent and will preach. A Virginia petition seeks football prohibition statewide as part of a broader movement. W C T U Medal Contest set at Baptist church with Loyal Temperance Legion contestants. Social notes include engagements, marriages, and community appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sureon General
Giske
B. W. Cronk
Lutheran Orphan Home
Loyal Temperance Legion
A R. Bowdre
Bowdre Shoe Co
Roanoke
Harb
Carprili
Vato
Messrs
Padgett
Vedford
Peakville
Otter
Pretty Home Wedding Brings Ainsworth Bride To Indian Territory
Bellevue near Hollins hosted the wedding of Mine lle Thompson to Col. B Ainsworth of the Indian Territory. Rev W C Ross officiated before a large crowd with Judge John W Woods as best man and a long list of bridesmaids and attendants. After a lavish supper, the couple prepared to travel to Washington to represent the Choctaw Nation in congressional matters. The article also includes an unrelated medical advertisement praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
James R. Thompson
Hollins
Minelle
Col. B. Afonworth
Finden
W. C. Ross
John W. Woods
Roanoke
E. ©. Wiley
Lynchburg
Hampton Tucker
Washingington
Kent
Pulaski
Bruce Thompson
Richard Simpson
Fincastle
May Baskerville
Annie Moomaw
Mery K. Nelms
Lula Baskerville
Laura Thompson
Emma Walthall
Emma Boon
Helen
Agnes Ainsworth
Ben
Col Ainsworth
Death of Former Salem Citizen W. M. Nelson
Mr. W M Nelson formerly of Salem was found dead in his room at Millwood Clarke County Va last Thursday afternoon of angina pectoris He was forty left a wife and four children He had been living with his aunts Misses Mary and Jane Page and had spent time at the Staunton asylum after financial reverses and decline in mental health His death sheds light on a life of community influence followed by personal hardship and recent residence with relatives in Clarke county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Nelson
Millwood
Clark County
Nelson
Mary
Jane Page
Berryville
Mr. Nelson
Philip Nelson
Nelson County
Balem
Staunton
Clarke County
Largest list of words from Cold Capsules note
For reader utility a historical ad style snippet lists word-building from Cold Capsules. It cites Van Lear's Cold Capsules as a remedy for colds and includes a 19060 price note and vendor W. T. Younger with directions and free rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Lear
W. T. Younger
Pardon Petition Circulated for Botetourt Murder Convict
Governor O'Ferret faces a petition from Spiller Foster of Botetourt County for a pardon. Foster, jailed for seventeen years for second degree murder, is supported by his mother, jurors, and many county citizens after a dispute with his father led to a man named Brown falling down stairs and dying from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Ferret
Spiller Foster
Botetourt
Windly
Fpstler Foster
Salem
Foster
Brown
Times-Register Subscription Price Cut Announced
On and after December 1 the subscription price will be reduced to 1.00 per annum for advance payers. Those who pay all arrearages to that date and new subscribers will receive the paper until January 1, 1899 for only one dollar cash in advance. Now is the time to subscribe.
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Times-Register
A Sure Thing Liver Tonic Promoted in Ad
An advertisement claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic is a liver stimulant and intestinal tonic that cures constipation and related ills. It promises a money refund if not satisfied and offers 5c to 25c prices with a free pamphlet.
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C.C. C
C.C. U
Coming and Going in Salem and Vicinity
Local notes report E B Wilson traveling to New York on business while W A Glasgow visits Lexington. Salem evangelists, bankers, and merchants appear in brief items with moves to Detroit, Richmond, and Pulaski. Community events include oyster supper profits, Odd Fellows address, and road-quality comparisons with Franklin county.
Mr Vernor C Tompkins Weds Nellie Mith in Richmond
Mr Vernor C Tompkins now of Norfolk and Nellie Mith of Richmond were united in marriage Tuesday evening at the bride’s home in Richmond. The couple traveled to Salem and are staying with Capt and Mrs C Tompkins, the groom’s parents, while honeymoon plans are arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernor C. Tompkins
Norfolk
Southern Railway Company
Richmond
Nelliemith
Salem
Capt
Mra
C. Tompkins
Salem Hog Slaughter Delivers 67 Hogs To Town
Last Tuesday and part of Wednesday at Harveycutter and Sons tanyard in Salem, manager W C Leneh and five assistants killed and weighed 67 hogs totaling 14 076 pounds. Average over 210 pounds per hog. Net pork value at 54 cents per pound comes to 8774 18. Largest hogs weighed 410 and 365 pounds. Eight hogs owned by Phil Burwell weighed 2 171 pounds, averaging 271/2 pounds each. Thirty two families or 162 people now enjoy fresh sausage backbone and spare ribs from the slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harveycutter & Son
Tanyard
Salem
W. C. Leneh
Gio Leftwich
Overton Degerle
Phil. Burwell
West Galex Happenings In West Salem Community Notes
West Salem updates report a mix of local happenings. social visits and family news include Mrs Williams visiting relatives in Christianaburg, Drs Oscar and Minor Wiley operating on Miss Nannie Hailey, and a death of John Harman’s horse. Lake Spring ice forms mark the season’s coldest night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Lake Fpring
J. Thomason
John Hermilton
M. J. Williams
Pittsylvania County
W. F. Francis
West Salem
W. J. Karnes
Western Wheel Works
Samuel Sears
Philadelphia
Ferney Wertz
Jas. G. Wertz
John Harman
Dre. Oscar
Minor Wiley
Nannie Hailey
L. H. Williams
Christianaburg
Lake Spring
Delinquent land tax filings add to existing list today
New district listings under the delinquent land tax law show filings at the clerk's office, supplementing the prior page. Applications include W S Agner for 3 acres near Salem, J A Strickler for 8 acres in Salem, M Johnston for multiple Valley Railroad Co. parcels, CG Holt for 222 acres on Back Creek, 100 acres to Daniel Phelps, B W Puckett for three tracts on Mason's Creek and Peat Mountain, and J J Goble for parcels in Dropmore Addition and Bottom Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S Agner
West Salem
R McClelland
J. A. Strickler
Salem
Susan Shanks
M Johnston
Valley Railroad Co
Creston
Wm. R. Martin
Mill Mountain
J. B. Snouffer
Bolivar Webb
Jerry Pitzer
CG. L. Holt
Back Creek
Daniel Phelps
Same
C. Thomas
Peat Mountain
David Johnson
J.J. Goble
Dropmore
Lucy A. Strickler
Bottom Creek
Fatal Clothing Fire Claims Catawba Lady
The community mourns Mrs. Crawford widow of the late Wm Crawford after a clothing fire while she attended to household tasks. She died later from severe burns sustained Tuesday. Deceased was a sister of H. H. and Berry Brilibart of Catawba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Wm. Crawford
Messrs
H. H
Berry Brilibart
Catawba
Settlement Request Issued at Brown's Bargain House
W. E. I known announces return from the South to settle all past business claims. He urges those owed money to appear at Brown's Bargain House to settle amicably and avoid forced collections.
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South
Brown
W. E
Norfolk pastor Furman H. Martin called by Baptist church
The Atlantic Baptist reports Rev. Furman H. Martin of Norfolk, a South Carolinian by birth and education, has received a unanimous call to become pastor of Salem church. At about 35, he is described as a strong preacher and revivalist with a devoted family, hoping for his acceptance and a warm welcome from the congregation and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furman H. Martin
Norfolk
Martin
Atlantic Baptist
Spurgeon Memorial Church
John Knox
Cromwell
Jesus Christ
Salem Church
Two Million a Year Cascarets Ad Sparks Sales
The ad proclaims two million boxes of Cascarets Candy Cathartic sold yearly in the United States with a forecast of three million by New Year and asserts Cascarets as the year round bowel regulator. It adds druggists sell 10c 25c and 6c boxes with a cure guaranteed and mentions Hall's Hair Renewer claims to cure scalp issues including baldness and dandruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hall
Dissolution notice signed by J. R. C. Brown Jr
Martha Frogg warns all persons against trading for Certificate of Deposit No. 2218 for 44 issued by Farmers National Bank. The note was lost mislaid or stolen. E. Garst applies to court for 213 acres on Glade creek taxed delinquent for 1892. Change in Mr. F. G. Webber's advertisement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. C. Brown, Jr
Martha Frogg
Farmers National Bank
E. Garst
Glade Creek
F. G. Webber
Rosenbaum Bros
Roanoke
Times
Excistek
Santa Clauz
Watt
Retten & Clay
Salem Avenue
J. A. Thomason & Co
Srd
Judge Moffett Seen Unopposed for Reelection in County Court
Judge W. W. Moffett has long presided over the county court and will face no opposition for reelection. Several Salem lawyers were floated as possible candidates but have declined to be named, clearing the field for Moffett who is endorsed for a six year term by the Times Register.
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W. W. Moffett
Salem
Times Register
Moffett
The
Times Reds- Ter 18
Brown Brothers Take Over Family Store in Salem
Notice states J R C Brown Jr sells his stake in Browns Bargain House to his brother W E Brown who returns from Salisbury NY to oversee the Salem store. The Timee-Reoteter extends best wishes for prosperity to both brothers given their long business experience and enterprise.
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J. R. C. Brown, Jr
Brown
W. E. Brown
Salisbury
N.Y
Salem
J.R .C. Brown
Household Furniture and Carriage for Sale at Union Street
On account of my leaving town I offer for sale all my household furniture and car peta. Apply to J Evdorf Rraa Pitzer Cottage Union St city.
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J. Evdorf Rraa
Pitzer Cottage
Union Bt
City
Test of Electric Churn Milk Flavor in Onion Simulacrum
A witness notes a test by the Electric Churn where milk tasted and smelled of wild onions, yet after batter was removed the odor and taste disappeared. The product is marketed by 8 D. Sizer & Co. in Salem, Virginia.
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Iso. D. Wirrestarver
D. Sizer & Co
Salem
Why Don't They Think Alike From Salem Nursery Propaganda
A circa late 19th or early 20th century promotional snippet urges hillside owners to plant fruit trees from Francis fruit trees. It touts fast growing root stock and bearing varieties, invites readers to buy apples at 10 cents and peaches at 5 cents and asks them to request prices by the hundred or thousand. The Salem Nursery run by Jno A. Francis promotes a handsome descriptive catalogue.
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Francis
Seventeen Year Old Abingdon Youth Committed to Bellevue Insane Pavilion
George W. Ward Jr. of Abingdon Virginia, son of ex-Judge G. W. Ward, was committed to Bellevue Hospital's insane pavilion in New York after being charged with passing worthless checks and found to be under the influence of opium or absinthe. John H. Wise represented the mother who had taken him to New York seeking to break the habit. During grippe times, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral was promoted as prompt and safe for throat and lung diseases.
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H. E. Maurice
Philadelphia
Luther
Worms
Abbbesses
Mom
Greenwood
St. Louis
George
Nancy Carter
Muse
Darkey
John Harveycutter
W. A. Lynch
Tanyard
Main
Clay Streets
George W. Ward, Jr
Abingdon
G. W. Ward
Balem
New York
Bellevue Hospital
John 8. Wise
Ayer
Bent Mountain Community Notes and Visits
From Bent Mountain Mrs Kefauver of Roanoke attends the bedside of her father Captain Tazewell Price who remains seriously ill. Dr Greer of Franklin County was in the neighborhood Sunday and Monday. A L Perdues new storehouse nears completion. Coles Terry Jr and Miss Grace Terry spent Thanksgiving at home. Reverend J N Mays of Back Creek conducted services at the Methodist church. Miss Mamie Moser of Salem visits friends here. J M Mencock of Franklin visited relatives this week. Dd.
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A. L Perdue
Coles Terry, Jr
Irace Terry
J. N. Mays
Back Creek
Mamie Moser
Salem
J. M. Mencock
Franklin
Mule to College and Football Tale Mentioned
Uncle plans to take a mule to the college where a football game drew comment for the players inability to kick a goal. A local note requests debts be settled by Christmas, signed Swka W. R. Resaute.
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Cruate
Anna Maris Quisenberry
Lexington
Wilbert M Steele
John M. Quisenberry
the Baptist Orphanage
C. L. Cocke
T. J. Preaton
O. L. Stearnes
G. Graham Anderson
Roaroke
W. ©. Bullitt
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Bullitt
Pleasants Lodge of Masons
Church
P. A. CovensToner
Saltville
Hood
Col . B. Ainsworth
Willis Thompson
R. V. Pierce
Enier
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N.Y
Pierce
Uv Babies Wy Covd
Johnston
Rand
State & Co
Dillard & Persinger
Drugsista
Whitescarve Bros
Oliver Cotton
J.C. Langhorne’s
Salem Roller Nilis
Pittsburg
Whitescarver Bios
Tayloe Blouk
Cali
Salem Grocery Company
T. I. Preston
J. N. Preston
Johnston & Day's
California
Confectionaries
Chase & Sanborn’s
Elalar
Johnston & Day
Edward S. Green
Wm. M. Nelson
Publishers’ Announcement
Nice Bacon
Arbucelhe
Hunter & CO
Bell Phone
Inter State
Cor
Salem Ave
Commerce
E. B. Wilson
W. A. Glasgow
Armstrong
John M. Oakey, Jr
H. B. Rockbiry
Detroit
Mich
Charlie Ligon
G. J. Ligon
Watt, Retten & Clay
Dick” Jonston
Pulaski County
Joseph Rosenbaum
J. W. Hopes
Bow
Cloverdale
Botetourt County
J. T. Siler
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
H.C V. Campbell
Presbyterian Manse
Jeff Davis Rifles
Henry Forsythe
Epworth League
A. Riddick
Hichard Roberts
Roberts
J. E. Shipman
Main Street
Armatrong Grocery Co
L.G. Armstrong
Armatrong
Times-Redeven
Henderson Lee
Chastiansburg
Montgomery County
J. R. Bowman
Georgia
C. D. Mahone
Maryland Avenue
Franklin County
Itoanoke
Tompkins—Smith
West Galex
Uta
Sgrofula
America
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Chemists
Bedford City
Strick
Montgomer
W. Station
Dublin
Roanoke City
Oswald
Hawkins
Terry Building
Bent Mountain
Notik,piage
Swka
W. R. Resaute
O. D. Oakey
I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Inekens, Scott
Bulwer Lytton, &c
Chinaware, &c
JA Thomason & Co
L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Proultotte Brice
Kevin W
Nealon
Caley
Brenet Bnaniel
Viet Kil
Wrilie W. L. Douglas
Brockton, Mass
Brown’s Baygain
Sandy P. Figgat
Pitman & Evans
Jettow & Clay
Santa Claus
Oxford
Watt, Retten & Ulay
Saiem
Roanok
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