Salem News Briefs Reflect Holiday Happenings and Local Moves
Christmas greens and holiday stocks stir Salem as Rev. Engle preps revival services and the Episcopal bazaar plans unfold. Notables include Mrs Snead’s illness, a Mason’s Cove farm dispute, price jumps in wheat and corn, and the new 1400 horsepower engine arriving to boost electric service. Local figures such as Thomas Elizer and Captain Hicks surface with legal and criminal notes. Salem residents welcome newcomers and report community changes from Roanoke to Lynchburg while celebrating weddings and professional moves.
Surplus Local News Hints and Community Notes
County court day next Monday draws interest as readers learn of sermons, people moving, and local commerce. Salem residents discuss holiday preparations, Christmas shops, and a variety of local happenings including a typhoid death in Vinton, young reporters in Roanoke, and a travel tale from Honaker to Richmond. The piece also advertises Dr Pierce’s medical advice and a common sense medical booklet offered by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Local notices and travels of Salem residents
Supervisor W H Barnett left for Montgomery county on a business trip. Rev Dr F H Martin visits his mother in Conway DC this week. Mr W H Terril returns to New York after visiting his brother Dr S M Terrill. Alex Moses of Masons Cove is critically ill at home. Mrs J G Armstrong of Memphis visits her daughter Mrs W R Cross on Union Street. Rev H C V Campbell to preach at Cove school house Sunday at 3 pm. Funeral of Miss Janie Tate at Max Meadows. Anti-Saloon League formation in Salem courthouse. Walter Watson returns from Marquette Michigan. Frank A Wiley leaves for St Louis to join Arithmometer Co. J M Booker of Lynchburg visits Times-Keister. Mrs Alice Hypes leaves for Bluefield WV as stenographer for N and W Railway. Roanoke City secures Samuel Gish land deed for park. Lynchburg passes anti-spitting ordinance. Salem may adopt. Licenses granted to embalmers for Roanoke, Pulaski, Salem. Cerebrospinal meningitis kills valuable horses in Franklin County. BE J Vandegrift of Martinsville visits Salem. twin boys progressing. J S Perry of Roanoke to relocate Hockman block to Roanoke and rebuild on Campbell Avenue. Efforts to attract Judge Henry Clay McDowell to Salem. Big Stone Gap home likely move.
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Dorothea
H. V Campbell
East Main Street
Salem
Thomas A Snead
Craig Avenue
Jefferson Smith
Mason’s Cove
Thomas Elizer
State Penitentiary
Charles Howard
Andy Wingo
Tyree Missionary Society
Baptist Church
W. A Wade
Roanoke College
Robert Spangler
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Radford
Wallace'iield
Lillie Moore
Rockbridge County
Roanoke Hospital
Lynchburg
Glengar
Owen Kropff
Newport
Tenn
Wm. L. Kropf
Ballehack
Tinxs-Register
Tennessee
W. H. Shoemaker
Phonixridge Company
Pennsylvania
Wm. Beagle
Sam
Clarence
John Hicks
Halifax County
Winchester
Hicks
Bowman
Columbia
Times
W. H. Barnett
Montgomery County
F. H. Martin
Conway
D. C
W.H. Terril
S M. Terrill
New York
Alex. Moses
Mason's Cove
J G
Walter Watson
Marquette
Mich
Frank A. Wiley
St. Lowe
Ol .J. M. Booker
Times Keister
W Griffin
Alice Hypes
Bluefield
W. Va
N. & W. Railway
Roanoke City
Samuel Gish
Virginia State Board of Embatmers
Robino Woolwine
WH. Stevens
Pulaski
KR Ho Smith
Phebus
H. A. Andl M Oakey
Franklin County
BE. J. Vandegrift
Martinsville
Campbell Avenue
Rosenbaum
Henry Clay McDowell
United States Court For
Western District
Big Stone Gap
Printers Seek Debts Paid Before Holidays With Shoe Ad
Advertises settling year end accounts to avoid others bearing the cost. Promotes shoe purchases as a Christmas draw. Signoff by Harry J Badarn of Snyder Stoll Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J Badarn
Snyder-Stoll Co
Death of Mr A T Horine Pioneer Fruit Grower in Tennessee
Notice of the death of A T Horine at 66 years in Highland Park Tennessee after a long illness. He was a pioneer Western Tennessee fruit grower who amassed a small fortune. Horine lived in Salem from 1891 to pursue jewelry with limited success, later returning to Tennessee. He was a devout Lutheran, a model husband and father, and died peacefully after extended suffering, surrounded by family. Salem friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A T Horine
Righland Park
Tenn
Tennessee
Salem
Bors
Horine
Allen's Lung Paste Promises Quick Relief for Cold
Spreads in dry grass and weeds, and throat inflammation from a cold grow into the lungs. The cold should be dealt with promptly. When coughing, use Allen's Lung Paste to heal the sore throat and lungs and potentially prevent consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Sam
Marriage Invitations for Chas D Nelms and Lucy F Dickenson
Cards announce the marriage of Chas D Nelms and Lucy Frances Dickenson near Hollins. The ceremony is set for Tuesday evening December 24 at 7:30 at Enon church Hollins. Nelms, a prosperous young farmer, weds Miss Dickenson, daughter of Mrs Hazeltine Dickenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. D. Nelms
Lucy Frances Dickenson
Hollins
Enon Church
Nelms
Hazeltine Dickenson
Driving horse and fine phaeton for sale in Salem
A gentle twelve year old driving horse and an excellent Columbian Phaeton nearly three years old, made to order for Yost Huff & Co. of Roanoke. For terms apply to Miss A. CoreLawn, Box 60, Salem, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yost Huff & Co
Roanoke
CoreLawn
Salem
Christmas gifts ad round up from Roanoke merchants
A survey of local ads promotes holiday goods from E Wile for men and beasts, Whitescarver, Dillard Drug Co for Ricksecker perfumes, Semones for oranges and candy, Fairfax Brothers sporting goods, Brown for hardware, Rosenbaum Brothers Toys and furs, Nalis Department Store, a Santa visit, corduroy waist trend, and Watt Retten Clay as The Christmas Store with a wide toy selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wile
Rank Whitescarver
W. B. Dillard Drug Co
Ricksecker
B. T. Semones & Co
Sportamen
Fairfax Brothers
F. W. Brown
Main Street
Rosenbaum Brothers
Roanoke
Salem Avenue
Campbell Avenue
Nalis
Boon’s Sons Club Event Details Unclear
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Poff clubs foursome four in hand games and colors with Imperials Scots and Boon’s Sons. No clear event date place or outcome. Readable entities include Boon’s Sons and Imperials. further context unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boon's Sons
Elaborate Red Tea Honors Mrs Ruthrauff at McClung Home
A social highlight of the season, Mrs Mra McClung hosted a Red Tea from three to six honoring Mrs W H Ruthrauff. About 150 guests arrived greeted by hosts in a decorated parlor as an orchestra played. Attendants served tea, punch, coffee and delicacies from Acker's Philadelphia. Mrs W W McClung guided guests to the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra M . McClung
Mra
W. H. Ruthrauff
Horner
Roanoke
Lelia Killian
Salem
Acker's
Philadelphia
W. W. McClung
Dr. Moore Eyes and Glasses Event at Hotel Duval
Dr R L Moore of Greensboro N C will visit Hotel Duval for four days offering free consultations and eye care. He promotes affordable lenses and prides himself on extensive training in Philadelphia New York and Chicago. Letters from clients praise the glasses and urge others to try his work. Cigars are offered for sale at Hotel Duval and M F Huft's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Moore
Greensboro
N. C
Hotel Duval
Philadelphia
New York City
Chicago
Charlotte
N.C
R L. Moore
B. H. Heath
Charlotte Nat's Bank
Roanoke
Drs. Moore & Woodward
Tom
B. Horton
Col Crawford Buys Hotel Duval to Rename Hotel Crawford
Col W C Crawford buys Hotel Duval in Salem from J A and J R Goodwin for 7500? and plans repainting to create a modern hotel. Ownership transfer on January 1 as Keller retires after years of hosting. J W S Sheppard and wife Mrs Crawford to manage. hotel to be named Hotel Crawford with Crawford continuing sales work and promoting the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Crawford
Salem
Town vows to purge debt dodgers and social freeloaders
The Star denounces debt dodgers and social parasites as harmful to Salem. Ada Star urges immediate removal of such individuals or firms, claiming they contribute nothing to the town. The exchange provides a local ad for groceries including 17 pounds of sugar for 100 dollars, lard and bacon at 10 cents per pound, and coffee at 25 cents for two packs, via phone 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Ada Star
Brother Star
Salem
T. F. Hawkins
Salets High School Principal to Represent Company
J T Crabtree principal of the Sa lets High School has consented to represent the company in Salem. After his school hours in the evening he will be pleased to give full information and show sample pages to anyone interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orof J.T. Crabtree
Salets High School
Salem
Household Furnishings and Pianos Sale Notice
Classified item listing for dolls houses at 20c 25c 45 and 89. Library furniture sets white enamel green and gold priced 75c 50c. Oak dining room sets 10c and 25c. Bedroom sets 25c and 39c. Pianos priced 19c 25c 50c 125. Decorated china tea sets 10c 50c 1 150 1.69 2 250. Decorated wash stand sets 50c and 1.00. Tin kitchens 10c and 25c. Ranges 256 75e 89c 1.50 and 250.
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Ayer
Buckingham
F. P. Hat
F. G. Webber
THE
Salem Milliner
L. Voict
Salem Avr
Mr. Santa Claus
Kouner
Whitescarver & Bro
Man
F. W. Whitescarver
Tropics
Poles
Cery World
Ballard
UW Whitescarver
Vobusan & Dey
Hare News
Surplus Local News
T. J. Schickel
K . Stearnes
J Luther Frantz
South View Lutheran Church
George Maiht
Kalthoff
Roanoke Street
W. H. Tinsley
Messie W. E
T. ©. Wolfe
Vinton
Bedford
Roanoke Times
Evening World
Daly News
Miss
J . Gwaltney
Catawba
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg
Times Register
Craig County
A. Billings
Richmond
Honaker
Russell County
Shylock
Dr. Pierce
Golden
the Times
Z. Boon
A. T. Horine
BF. W
B.T Semones & Co
J.M
Winchester Repeating Arms Co
New Haven
Conn
Holiday
Harey J. Baucano
Perry Davis
Perry Davia
H. Cc. Barnes
Havana
Harry J. Battano
Snyder-Stoli
Times-Register
Boon'’S Sons
J-M
M. F. Huft's
Rootwear
Brown
Duval House
Col. W. C. Crawford
Hotel
Duval
Denison
E.w.grove
Tutt
D. R. Braupaxer
Miles
Roanoke Hardware CO
Roanoke, VA
Retten & Clay
Salem Ave
St. Nicholas
Roosevelt Stock Farm
Madagascar
Arlor
Bagdad
Kashgar
Price
Abbe Constantin
Childe Harold
Dolly Dialogues
Drummond
Hiawatha
Jane Eyre
Lalla Rookh
Lang
Longfellow
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