Christmas notices and local updates in Salem area
A mixed local page notes Christmas greetings and developable tidings across Salem. Highlights include Roxie Dillard's scarlet fever illness, church Week of Prayer plans, a Masonic oyster supper, and a Richmond earthquake shake report. Also covered are gift ideas, safety cautions about firecrackers, labor notes at Woolen Mills, Christmas trees at Fort Lewis and Bend chapel, and local civic items about Baer purchasing Evans residence and Madam Rumor predicting a partner. Also mentioned are a Roanoke Orphanage gift box, Bible Society supplies, bank statements in Times Register, and Mormon elders preaching to small audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie
W. B. Dillard
Church
Salem
Masonic Lodge
Richmond
Asbland
Times-Register
Clarge
Fort Lewis
St Bend Chapel
McKinley
Commonwealth
Jacob
Baer
Evans
Broad Street
R. ©. Stearnes
Baptist Orphanage
Friends of the Orphanage
Roanoke
Roanoke County Bible Society
O. D. Oakey
Times Register
Tabernacle
Death notices from Hollins and Roanoke area
Obituaries report the deaths of Dr. George a Hollins Institute physician Confederate veteran J B Holloman and Mrs Elizabeth A White along with Essie L Agnew. details describe cause heart failure lingering illness, family survivors, and funeral arrangements in Roanoke and local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth A. White
Eon
A. H. White
Methodist Church
Mrs White
Messrs
8. M
RB. Littrell
Salem
G. J. White
Waynesboro
Mary J. Cameron
Ohio
A Woman's Health and a Remedy Offered by Dr Pierce
In healthy women house work is best this text claims. It argues many pains come from female organs and doctors may require examinations. It recommends Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe permanent cure and offers a free medical adviser after sending stamps to Buffalo NY.
Prize Drill Of The Jeff Davis Rifles In Salem
Despite disagreeable weather a large crowd gathered at the town hall Monday to watch Salem’s Jeff Davis Rifles prize drill. Lieut Thos A Johnston led the drills with strict precision as prizes donated by local merchants were awarded to William White J T Dunn Henry Forsythe Jobo Whitesell ER M Armstrong George Hammond Robert Butler Frank Hardy Otto Wills and Miss Myrta Preston received a candy box for best looking young lady amid loud applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff. Davis Rifles
Salem
Thos. A. Johnston
William White
J. T Dunn
Henry Forythe
Jobo Whitesell
ER. M. Armstrong
George Hammond
Robert Butler
E. M. Armstrong, Jr
Frank Hardy
Henry Forsythe
Otto Wills
Myrta Preston
Christmas Magic at Wanamaker’s Philadelphia Toy Show
A reader visits John Wanamaker’s Philadelphia store in December 1897, detailing vast departments from toys and bicycles to books and clothing. The tour highlights a toy maker and blind girl scene, mechanical toys, a London Street tableau, and the famed eleven year doll house by Godfrey Weber, with shoppers amid crowds and festive displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purnapecrta
Tiwas-Rucister
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Chestnut Street
Chestnut Streets
Honest John
Salem
Osleb Plummer
Quarles Dickens
Christeas
Caleb
Nellie Bly
Eugene Conrad
Caast
Africa
London
Norwich
Holly Tree Inn
Mr. Cocke
Pike's Peak
Bust
Marks Bros
Godfrey Weber
Meer Global Bros
Megnif
Pretty wedding at Methodist church in Laxureron
In Laxureron Virginia on December 15 7 30 p.m. Wilbert M Steele married Annie M Quisenberry at the Methodist church. The ceremony was performed by Dr J T Wightman with Rev T H Johnson assisting. A reception followed at the bride’s father home. The couple will honeymoon on an extended northern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxureron
Methodist Church
Wilbert M. Steele
Annie M. Quisenberry
Wilsor
Bessie V. Quisenberry
Lafrance
Lewie KE. Steele
J. T. Wightman
T. H. Johnson
Mrs F G Webber Announces Christmas Millinery Reductions
Mrs F G Webber invites ladies to view discounted millinery bargains and a below cost line of fancy Indian baskets. She will not stock baskets but offers them as Christmas gifts and asks patrons to call and see the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.G. Webber
Real Estate Sales Under Probate Commissioners On Monday
Several properties from the estate of the late John M Evans were sold by Commissioners Moffett Hansbrough and Jones. The Evans residence on Broad Street brought 2700 to J S Baer. Main Street store room sold to Geo W Logan for 2025. Improvement Company lots went to the company at 5 each. A mountain tract bought by J P Saul for 850. Henry Garet one third interest in Salem Roller Mill sold to J P Houte for 1500. Joel Owens place on Back Creek sold to Joseph Owens for 139.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie White
M. White
EB. D Beott
Norfolk and Westro
Annie Sanders
W H Sanders
Ro M Wiley
John N. Smith
Mason's Cove
J M Smith
Langhorne
Charlie Grove
Salem
Mary Killian
Glennie Martin
Julia Campbell
Irving College
Louise Logan
Staunton
Henderson
State Female Normal
Farmville
Victor McCauley
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
Town Hall
Martin Luther
Monroe
Philadelphia
R. W. Kime
Luther
King’s Daughters
Ladies’ Aid Society
John M. Evans
Moffett, Hansbrough and Jones
Evans
Broad Street
J. 5. Baer
Main Street
D. Sizer
Henry Garet
Garet
J. P. Houte
J. &. Thiudson
Back Creek
Joel Owens
W. W. Ballard
Joseph Owens
Sure Thing for You by Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed remedy for biliousness headaches fevers and ailing digestion. It promises money refunds if not cured and offers sample and booklet free with purchases of 10 25 or 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
Cascarets
Andy Cathartic
Retail ads fill Roanoke pages with Christmas goods and sales
The Roanoke issue features quarterly financials for Salem banks and a flurry of holiday ads. J A Thomason & Co promote Christmas stock, W M Holmes marks prices low, Meals Burke urge swift custom, and W O Cratz touts yuletide cheer. Oswald Hawkins lists farms for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
J. A Thomason & To
W. M. Holmes
Burke
Roanoke City Clothiers
W. O. Cratz
Bob Hart
Oswald S$. Hawkins
Roanoke City
Social notes and visits headline a Roanoke week
Miss Grace Green returns from visits to Miss Maggie Ball in town and Baltimore. Local figures, weddings, and Christmas gifts highlight society life while Rev Dr Broughton falls ill and church matters advance.
J A Thomason Co Books and Stationery Ad
Local bookseller J A Thomason & Co promotes a large stock of books for gentlemen ladies and children along with a variety of stationery items now available for quick purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Thomason & Co
Disarray at Hut House Ride Ends With Missing Member
Members organized a social outing with two bay trotters from Hanging Rock to Salem, Virginia. While descending a steep grade Mr. Hewes disappeared after a fall and walk toward Salem, leaving the others shocked and seeking information at the FPC Club Huff House in Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hut House
Hewes
David N. Parry
Charles A. Melchee
Philadelphia
C. M. Bader
Maryland
Hanging Rock
Mr. Hewes
Salem
Mr Hewes
FPC Club
Huff House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Widal Affairs
Johnston
Itanabandles
Dillard & Pereinger
Salem Grocery Company
T. J. Preston
J. N. Preston
Central
Johnston & Day
Grocers
Slem
c.Jeaney
Edallard
Evry
Brown Building
Edward S. Green
Jefy
H. J. Harthorper
Salem Avenue
Canecre
Hollins
Dr. George
Fauquier County
Gordon
Gen. Gordon
J. B Holloman
J. B. Holloman
Old Southern
Mahone
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Norfolk County
MNS
Essie L. Agnew
J. J. Agnew
Baptist Church
G. J. Hobday
East Hill Cemetery
Housekeeping
IFC. C.C
Sali
Jeffereer Street
Norfolk Avenue
Hood
Williams’ Barbers
Sweet Maiden Swp
Tutt
Ely
H. C. Barnes
Hunter & Co
Salem Ave
Gommperse St
Emutounees
Philadelysia
Warwick
Philadelhetne
M. M. Moxtcomen
Lexington
Mr. Steele
Miss Quisenberry
Bira
Richard Fox
W. T. Younger
Apl Sii
Overstreet's
Cupid's Capers
Walter J. Sheppard
Nora B. Ames
J. E. Armstrong
John Henry Lark
Catawba
Virgie A. Moses
Mason’s Cove
Samuel Johnston
Annie L. Brikey
Wm. N. Owen
Martha A. Aliff
Grace Green
Maggie Ball
Baltimore
A.R. Waiters
Charlotteville
J. H. Denn
Washington City
J. T. Penn
J.C. Langhorne
J. W. McCray
Haran
Alex. White
Ralph Bingham
W. H. Sanders
G. Seaton
Rockford
Broughton
Panoke
David
Youncer
Dave Irons
H. J. Harreanser
Campbell Ave
Declatf
J. B. Karnes & Co's
Snow Creek
Franklin County
Price
Roanoke County
Greubinaton Co
Elliston
Shawsville
Jase
Oswald G. Hawkins
Real Estate A
Terry Balidleg
DeWitt
Chas. H. Thompson
Cave Spring
Old Rock
Old
Young
Wm. Kirkwood
Montgomery
James Leadbetter
Tom
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Kirkwood
J. A. Tuomason & Co
J.B. Karnes & Co
van Lear
Main
Alabama Streets
Pitzer
N. Hock
Dr. E. Detchon
Dillard & Persinger
P. P. Beck
Hotel
Doyal
Dr. Miles
Pilia
Samson
Sandy P. Figgat
Pitman
Santa Glaus
Oxford
Watt
Rettew & Clay
Saiem
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