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Newspaper

Salem Times Register

Location

Salem, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1897

Page

3

Tyree Missionary Society to Convene Sunday at 7:50

The Tyree Missionary Society plans its regular monthly meeting at the Baptist church Sunday night at 7 50 with Rev G J Hobday delivering the address and six month officer elections. Evangelist G L Harney preaches at the Christian church tonight at 7 15.

Tyree Missionary Society Baptist Church G. J. Hobday G. L. Harney Town Hall Christian Church King George County Virginia Alex. McDonald Persia St Andrews Lynchburg McDonald E. Sowder Roanoke Miss Mollie J C. Murray

Schools and nonresident pupils discussed by Salem board

The Times-Reaister reports on the Salem school board reviewing nonresident pupils and tuition data. It notes about half of fifty nonresidents pay tuition, with most transfers, and argues crowding relief may justify non-acceptance. The board emphasizes prudent finance and urges prompt action while praising local schools. A prescription advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery follows.

Keowten Salem Son the Times-Reaister

Coming and Going in Lynchburg and Nearby

A late December column lists local movements in Lynchburg, including visits by Dr. Chas. L. Cocke and others, illnesses such as pneumonia, a firecracker warning from Mayor Younger, travel to New York and Lexington, a fatal pistol death near Cloverdale, and notes on local tax and school topics as the community discusses a possible local option election. It recalls historical December events in Salem and mentions orchard expansion by Whitescarver Bros. and upcoming Philadelphia Christmas plans.

Lynchburg Geo. M. Muse Richmond Harry Ro Reed High Street J. P. Graves Tennessee Street J. P. Houtz Philadelphia Chas. L. Cocke Hollins Institute Thomas T. Smith D.T. Martin & Co Daval T. H. B. Dillard Campbell County J. C. Langhorne New York City Younger Sam Yarrish J. A Adkins Hinton W. Va Clarence B. Strouse Allen Block Julia Parrish Ann Corng Lexington Annie Quisenberry W. M. Breele D. B. Strouse Orlando Fla J. M. Rice Janes W. Whitesell Jackson Deal & Co Sam Walters Christiansburg Col W.O. Crawford Atlantic Jim Atleame Cudd Leo Wm. M. Montgomery Baptist Orphanage Virginia Whitescarver Bros Salm Salem Jenkins Averill Sweet Spons Craig Road Pitzer Stat Coc Tompkins

Satem School Plans Evening at Town Hall for Library Fund

Pupils stage an operetta at the Town Hall on the 23rd to raise money for a school library. The program features a two act performance with children in roles from Lullaby of Nations to The Court of Christmas, plus an extended cast list and a piano sale promotion from Hobbie Piano Company offering December price cuts and easy terms.

Santa Claus William McCauley Bestor Walters Bessie Frantz Doctor Buddah Bo Henry Magee Prince Elbert James McCauley Prince Victor Joe Preston Eugenia Bertha Altizer Princess Genevieve Ruby Brugh Princess Theresa Maggie Frantz Princess Buttercup Edith Oakey Plump Ashton Tinsley Fomnambula Elbert Saint Nick Hobbie Piano Company

Dr David’s Sar saparilla cures blood troubles

Who has contracted Syphelas Scrofula or diseased blood can be cured by Dr David’s lodo-serrated Sar saparilla. It promises quick relief while delays are fatal and claims to aid rheumatism old sores pimples blotches and any blood trouble. For sale at Ozlyr Youncerr's Diva Store. Also notes chairs from H J Hartbarger Roanoke Virginia as Christmas gifts.

Pierce Golden Medical David Ozlyr Youncerr Diva

M F Huff Sells Driving Mare on December Court Day

M F Huff will sell on court day a fine driving and work mare five years old at public auction. The mare is described as suitable for work and riding with good conformation and promise for farm use.

M.F. Huff

Cascarets Candy Cauthartic Proclaimed Best Regulator

Advertisements claim two million boxes yearly with three million expected before New Year. The Cascarets candy is touted as the most delightful bowel regulator for all year round with a guarantee and druggist availability at 10c 25c 50c per box.

United States

Eulin Marshall Promises Big Christmas Goods Stash

Eulin Marshall touts the best stock of china glass and queensware, toys, confectioneries, tobacco and cigars from major U.S. factories. He notes steady Christmas season demand, promises new goods before Christmas, and invites the public to see bargain prices from a prolific bachelor merchant.

P. B. Beck Salem Hotel Dayal United States Eulin Marshall

Vandalism in Town After Stormy Tuesday Night

The editor laments widespread property destruction by fifty or more youths amid a damp storm night. Fences gates signs bridges and other property were torn down as the town seeks arrests and punishment and the college faces potential student roll purges.

Sure Thing for You Liver Health Cure Ad

A vintage advertisement claims a guaranteed cure for biliousness sick headache furred tongue fever and other ills caused by constipation and sluggish liver. Cascarets Candy Cathartic is promoted as a liver stimulant and intestinal tonic with money back guarantee samples and booklet offered.

C.C

Nine room frame dwelling rising on Thirteenth Avenue

The nine room frame dwelling of Mrs. Amanda Davidson on Thirteenth Avenue Southwest nears completion and will enhance the area. The Watson Manufacturing Company of Salem holds the erection contract. Mrs. Davidson recently served as matron of the Lutheran Orphanage.

Amanda Davidson Thirteenth Avenue Watson Manufacturing Company Salem Roanoke Davidson Lutheran Orphanage

Test of Electric Churn yields oniony milk smell

The report notes a test by the Electric Churn where milk tasted and smelled of wild onions. After the butter was processed, it proved pure and sweet with all onion odor gone, as observed by Iso D. Winkescary ern. Sold only by 8. D. Sizer & Co. of Salem, Va.

D. Winkescary D. Sizer & Co Salem

Ralph Wingham to Perform in Salem on the 31st Night

Ralph Wingham the boy prodigy, famed for humor music and impersonations, will bring one of his matchless entertainments to Salem on the night of the 31st. There is but one Ralph Bingham, and his acts have never been equalled.

Ralph Wingham Salem Ralph Bingham

Scott's Emulsion Promises Flesh-Forming Results

The ad claims Scott's Emulsion is the standard remedy for nearly a quarter year and that physicians report unique flesh forming benefits. It notes many other preparations on the market pretend to do what this product does.

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