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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
3
Local paper gathers Christmas mood with verses and holiday musings, updates on community residents, marriages, illnesses, and social events. Reports include Obituaries and tributes to Dr S Wells, marriage notices for Miss Annie Mae Webber, and plans for school and church activities.
People seek no further. Huff is the emporium of trade. Games and novelties of all kinds for the little folks. See our line before you buy, J. A. Thomason & Co.
Salem mourns the sudden death of Mr K M Armstrong after a hearty breakfast at his son in law G F Moyer's home. He collapsed near the farm, likely heart failure, with James his young son present. No inquest. funeral at Presbyterian church led by Rev Campell and Rev F H Martin, interment East Hill cemetery. Survivors include four sons and three daughters. Hufts' new goods advertised next.
The death of Mrs Letitia G Sorrel wife of Dr F Sorrel occurred at The Barrens after a lingering cancerous illness. She died in her 71st year and was a sister of Col William Watts and aunt of Hon J Allen Watts. Funeral services were at St John Episcopal Roanoke where many former slaves attended. Pallbearers were former slaves who walked to Oak Lands graveyard. The obituary notes her esteemed standing and Virginia roots. An unrelated ad promotes J A Thomason Co pocketbooks while another healthAdvertisement extols digestive health and Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach centered remedy.
Malaga grapes oranges raising figs dates and all kinds of fruitain great production at W. O. Critz's.
The Baptist church crowded Friday morning for the funeral of John Booth killed Wednesday by George Comb. Reverend F H Martin delivered a moving sermon urging the youth of the congregation. Floral offerings testified to Booths popularity, including a harp from Holstein Woolen Company associates.
A noisy advertisement extols J A Thomason’s in Salem for Ebony and Ebonoid goods cowed by No 1 fresh cow sale. It promises novelty regarding lamps rings watches pins and an extensive stock with varied prices from cheap to high end, urging readers to visit and view the offerings.
Colonel Logan returns from Baltimore after health consults. Jeter Johnston visits relatives in town. Secretary Reiner oversees planting at his new farm near town. Presbyterian Band of Willing Workers to hold Xmas Bazaar at Sentinel building. Mrs Nancy Bush dies in county jail after mental illness. Dr Herbert Henderson and Osceola Ferguson wed. Revival at Indiana Street chapel adds 21 members. seventy new members since last Conference. J A Thomason Co advertises guitars mandolins and music supplies.
Mrs Webber promotes gift offers while Brown's New Store and W Beal Co advertise Christmas discounts. K S Green Roanoke jeweler showcases gifts, Jno L Stearnes plans Hollings farm sale, KH Logan Salem real estate, F W Brown expands hardware ads, Rosenbaum Bros Roanoke toy department opens, W C Cruz hosts baking support, Watt Ketlen Clay Roanoke touts economy, Euhin Marshall West Bridge bachelor’s Christmas goods, Price Armes Roanoke hardware deals, Johnston Day Salem grocers advertise cakes and candies, Oakey’s stationary and Baltimore Dental prices, Mowles sale of personal property, Whitescarver & Dro ads, Smith Ferguson Xmas wraps and apparel, Crtiz sells staples, Perry Davis Pain Killer ad, J A Thomason jewelry presents gift ideas.
Dr F V N Painter of Roanoke College Faculty releases a new poetry volume titled Lyrical Vignettes through Sibley and Ducker of Bat on and Chicago. The 114 page collection showcases brief direct poems praised for clarity and thoughtfulness, enhancing Painter's literary reputation. A local ad touts J A Thomason's store offering a vast Southwest Virginia selection of fine gifts including gold and silver, cut glass, ebony, pearls, rubies and diamonds, plus Teal and Coffee's White Star Coffee.
The missive urges payment to a dentist and others before Christmas, then touts clocks from 75 to 35, claims unprecedented stock at J A Thomason's, and promotes R D Hart fireworks for holiday fun with bold claims of being the headquarters.
No more impressive or largely attended funeral service has ever been held here than that of the late Dr S C Wells at the Lutheran church Sunday afternoon. The faculty trustees and students met in the chapel at 2 p m and escorted the remains to the church. The service was delivered by Rev Chas K Bell with prayer by Dr J M Miller of Roanoke and a Bible selection read by Rev H C V Campbell. Afterward the students and faculty formed a body and escorted the coffin to East Hill cemetery where interment took place. Peace to his ashes.
A memorial service was conducted Monday at the college chapel at 10:30 am attended by faculty, students, trustees, ex-students, family members and graduates from beyond the county. Speakers included Judge Henry Bish and Jer Dreher with music by the chapel choir. full addresses to appear in the Roanoke Collegian.
Roanoke College students in the chapel on Friday morning adopted resolutions expressing heartfelt sympathy to the family of Dr. Carson Wells. They praised his dutiful perseverance and indomitable will, and pledged to honor his memory with a noble life, with copies to the family and local papers Roanoke Collegian Salem Sentinel and Roanoke Times.
Merchant offers Sterling Silver presents with 19 cent and 50 cent items. Nail files brushes and tools listed at 19c and 50c ranges. Larger pieces like dinner bells and spoons priced to attract holiday shoppers with models such as after dinner coffee spoons and berry spoons.
Roger's Silverware offers a range of boxed sets and individual pieces with prices. Includes six piece Berry Sets for 2.75, Oyster Works six in box 1.98, Orange Spoons boxed 2.75, Coffee Sets boxes 2.00, Sugar Spoons 0.50 each, Butter Knives 0.50 each, After Dinner Coffee Spoons 1.39 per six, Large Berry Spoons 1.25, Tea Spoons six for 1.25, Table Spoons six for 2.75, Knives and Forks six each for 3.50.
A vintage advertisement extols Smoking Jackets and Bath Robes as ideal gifts for men and women to share at home. It highlights two jackets priced at 4.75 and 5 dollars, detailing blue and garnet tricot fabrics with plaid lining and quilted satin collar options.
The ad lists pricing for Smoking Jackets in various fabrics and colors. Blue and garnet Tricot with quilted satin lining at 8 dollars, plaid Scotch cheviots in blue gray garnet green at 5 dollars, and plaid Smoking Jackets across colors at 8.50 dollars, with Bath Robes at 4.75 and 8.50 dollars.
A great stock of choice items offered at 50c 1 25 1 50 and 2 each Padded MuMers black with fancy linings 50c and 1 The Harvard muffler for full dress 1 50
Advertises a catalogue offering everything new and old at low prices for Christmas. Highlights massive sales with stock rapidly breaking, urging big orders from towns and hamlets. Mentions Elsie and Louisa Alcott titles with cloth editions priced at 69 and 1.09 dollars respectively, regular prices noted.
A catalog entry lists games for both children and adults including Crokinole boards and combination boards. Prices shown range from 8 to 374 cents, with Crokinole sets at $1.08 and up to $3.50 for multi game boards. Also noted are carrooms and various educational games meant for home evenings.
Our Special Line of Holiday Neckwear at 50c offers 2,000 pieces of choice patterns. Never before seen at this price. Regular dollar ties not as pretty. Ideal Christmas presents. Lenox Ties with wide end clubs and Windsor Ties for boys at 25c.
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