Parrish Family Reunion Marks 414 Years Across Six Siblings
Last Thursday at G W Parrish home near Salem a reunion celebrated the marriage of Miss Michall Scott to Mr W D Treyy. Six Parrish siblings, aged 76 to 61, totaled 414 years, with John A Gish among the guests who has seen 82 summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wash. Parrish
Salem
Mi Ichall Scott
W. D. Treyy
Messrs
Samuel, Jacob
G. W. Parrish
John Denit
Mirza Littrell
Product claims for sleep water-bedding cure by Dillard Persinger
Advertisement notes a remedy advertised by Dillard and Persinger Drugists claiming to cure bedwetting in children and restore rest by water balance. It touts old and new troubles being fixed and positions the product as a trusted cure.
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Dillard & Persinger
Droguista
Holiday Thoughts and Scenes From Philadelphia in 1900s
A nostalgic Christmas column from Philadelphia writer War. M. Montgomery reflects on holiday customs, charitable efforts, and festive window displays at Wanamaker's and local shops. He notes city efforts for the new century, charity drives aiding thousands, and playful observations of department-store tableaux and toy novelties.
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Times-Kramrrr
Philadelphia
City Hall
Independence Hall
Soliier
Jobo Wanamaker’s
Swizerland
Santa Claus
Gulliver
Lilliputians
Green Pate
Stone
Chris
Delaware
Hobson
Old Salem
Moses
Mose
Messrs Kiilors
Times Register
War
M, Moxtcomeny
Christmas Dinner Thanks to Local Friends
Our Christmas dinner thanks a list of contributors led by Judge H E Blair who sent an 11 pound turkey. Depot agent C A Cassell provided oysters and Mrs George Keagy sent butter. Sergeant J J Frier offered grape wine as relish. The club expresses heartfelt thanks to all donors.
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Lola
Santa Claus
Philadelphia
Messie
Ladies’ Home Journal
Broad Street
Judge Blair
Webber
H. E. Blair
Prince of Good Fellows
C. A. Cassell
George Keagy
J. J. Frier
Death of Col. Robert H. Logan A noted local figure
The community mourns Col. Robert H. Logan who died suddenly at his Broad Street home from stomach cancer. A respected attorney, former mayor and legislator, he served the town for two decades and led the Mapp Deverle Camp of Confederate Veterans. He leaves a wife, three daughters, a son, and his elderly father in law.
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R. H. Logan
Broad Street
Abot Lovelock
Ife
Baltimore
Col
Logan
Episcopal Church
Mapp-Deverle
Jas W. Lovanty
Tiend
Memorial tribute adopted for Col H Logan by Hupp Deyerle Camp
The Hupp Deyerle Camp of Confederate Veterans met to adopt a memorial for Col H Logan praising his Civil War service from West Point cadet to staff officer and commander. It lauds his postwar welfare work, legal career, and Christian character, and notes a funeral service at the Episcopal church on Saturday at 11. The Salem bar framed additional resolutions and floral tributes.
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Hupp-Deyerle
W. W. Ballard
Col. H. Logan
Col Logan
West Point Military Academy
Virginia
Lynchburg
42D
Jno. B. Floyd
West Virginia
Kentucky
Fort Donalson
Bragg
Wheeler
Hardee
Forrest
GC. Wharton
Maryland
Washington
Sheridan
Christiansburg
Lee
Fort Donelson
Verryville
Charleston
Happ-Deverle
Col
KR. H. Logan
Times-Recision and Sentinel
Salem Bar
Moffett
L. ©. Hansbrough
J.P. Houtz
Hansbrough
Col. Logan
R. W. Kime
M. G. McClong
Episcopal Church
Death of Mr Paris after short illness in Salem
Mr. Paris aged 4 years 7 months 29 days died at his home last Sunday at 1 15 PM after a brief illness. Born near Staunton in April 1816 he spent about twenty five years in Washington county engaged in religious work including Sunday school. He came to Salem in 1801 and was buried beside his wife in Greenwood Albemarle County after a service at his home led by Rev. J S Engle. His three children Mrs Cunningham Miss Mollie Paris and Mr C A Paris accompanied the body to the grave.
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Alexander Pans
Paris
Anatiue
Augusta County
Staunton
Washington County
Salem
J. 5. Engle
Cunningham
Mollie Paris
C. A. Paris
Greenwood
Albemarle County
Distressing Kisney and Bladder Disease Relief Advertised
An early 20th century advertisement touts a remedy for kidney and bladder issues claiming rapid relief within six hours. It markets the product as effective for both genders and promotes the druggiat Tomer, Dillard & Persinger of Salem as the makers.
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ORBAT
Ita
O Tomer
Dillard & Persinger
Druggiat
Salem
Salem News Roundup of Community Life and Local Losses
Local residents report a mix of illness and good cheer with mentions of Mr Joe Puckett being sick at home and a prosperous holiday trade among Salem merchants. Notable items include births, a profitable Hormne property sale to Roanoke College trustees, a fatal asthma death of Ben Hatcher, and a black community wedding at Smiloh Baptist church with Lottie Carey and A P Washington.
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Joe Puckett
Virginia Avenue
Salem
Cave Spring Baptist Church
Rt. D. Hurt
Hale
Lile Thomas
Bedford City
Union Street
Joseph H. Denit
Washington
College Avenue
Roanoke College
R. H. Logan
Indiana Street Chapel
T. M. Starkey
Cave Spring
Bernard P. Smith
Christian Church
Charlottesville
Asheville
N. C
Ben N. Hatcher
Franklin County
Rocky Mount
First National Bank of
Roanoke
Ponce de Leon
Janet, Ferguson
Pulaski
Catharine Bush
Dublin
Katie Shipman
Pocahontas
Christmas visitors arrive from far and near to Lynchburg families
A long list of locals and visitors gather in Lynchburg for the holidays. Dr Pedigo of Alleghany Borings and Dr Smead visit relatives. Miss Lila Wolfenden of Wytheville, Miss Minnie Ligon of Greensboro, and many others travel to spend Christmas with kin and friends in Virginia and nearby states.
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Pedigo
Alleghany Borings
Smead
Hotel Lucerne
Lila Wolfenden
Wytheville
W. F. Knox
Baltimore
S. M. Martin
Minnie Ligon
Greensboro
N.C
G. St. Ragan
Danville
Ella Preston
Bedford City
Julius D. Dreber
Roanoke College
Richmond
John R. Payne
Norfolk
Otey Webber
Lynchburg
J. H. Rhodes
8. M. Parrish
J. G. Hickok
Christiansburg
M. M. Butler
Bluff City
Giles County
H. T. Hildreth
West
Alex. White
Fort Lewis
Messrs
Wm. Kellner
Max Fisher
Albert Wilson
Thomas Goode
United Cigarette Machine Company
Hugh Carter
Richmond College
Ambler Johnston
Horace Fox
Washington and Lee
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E. Preston
Main Street
Roanoke City
Ek, Krston
W. Rs. Whitescarver & Bro
the Grocers
Central
S Il
Die Grocers
Tenney
Johnston & Day
Persinger
Kime
Courthouse Square
Louis Vogt, Jr
Salem Ave
Billy Montgomery
Chesnuttee
Kours Times-Arderee
Tme
Salvation Army
Sunday Breakfast Association
Hovee of Industry
Will
Walters—Webber
Annie Mae Webber
Frank G. Webber
Times-Neorstes
Robt. G. Walters
Allegheny
J.8. Engle
Frank G. Dunklee
Oscar W. Jarley
Christinsburg
Frank 8. Dame
Times-Reoiter
Currenc
A. Wenner
Times-Reoister
Barnes
Tio
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Japan
Mecca
Aee
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H. C. Barnes
fOppo
Robert H. Logan
D.C. Bull
Daugherty
James C. Shadbolt
R. J. Campbell
Mechanicsburg
Campbell
K. E Campbell
Balem
Smiloh Baptist Church
Lottie Carey
Charles Caysy
A. P. Washington
West Campbell Ave
Royal Baking Powder CO
William &T
New York
Dixie Steam Laundry
D. Sizer
Osean E. Preston
Parker
The
Woman's Home Companion
Ior
J B. Bransford
Post Office
Stockholders’ Meeting
Bank OF Salem
T. J. Shickel
Paul S. Davis
Comas Machine Company
Tt. J. Shickel
Brown
Duval House
Frowns Jew
Duval Block
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