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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
2
The article notes Governor-elect J Hoge Tyler will be inaugurated on Saturday with minimal pomp. It laments political issues, pegs Hawaii as unnecessary, and discusses national economic debates amid a mood of cautious optimism.
The article muses on Christmas as a twelve day season from Christmas Eve to Epiphany and stresses happiness, generosity, and the Christian mission. It notes Jesus birth date as December 25th and urges fellowship, forgiveness, and a hopeful New Year, contrasting worldly debt with spiritual needs.
Washington report claims the President requested the resignations of collectors Agnew and Brady for civil service law violations. Agnew met with Assistant Attorney General Boyd and then at the Treasury, while Brady said he did not know what would happen. Both deny being asked to resign.
A Lakeland editorial urges readers to drop politics and focus on local enterprise. It calls Republicans and Democrats to roll up sleeves, grow crops, and rely on hard work rather than waiting for Congress or events to improve fortunes.
Lynchburg report notes a committee found joint commencement feasible for Randolph Macon Colleges in Lynchburg next June. The plan aims to unite 60 faculty and 60 students from the colleges and preparatory schools, with transportation and cost kept on par with separate ceremonies. Excursion trains will bring alumni and visitors as Lynchburg prepares a gala reception with possible addresses by notable figures including President McKinley.
A Richmond Virginia customer recommends Dixie Condition Powders for horses cattle sheep and hogs praising improved health and vigor after use. The letter notes satisfaction with the product and declares it equal to any horse and cattle powder previously tried. It mentions sale by W T Younger in Salem Virginia.
A northbound Washington and Che LOMA freight collision near Pulaski demolished engines and the mail coach. Clerk Rives Huffman of Montvale was killed instantly. Express Messenger Bob Ashmore was badly injured. Engineer Robert Lemon escaped with minor injuries. Postal Clerk H Meredith died of injuries after hospital treatment. Capt Rives Hoffman, a veteran clerk, also killed.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for constipation sluggish liver biliousness headaches and hundreds of ailments with money back guarantee. It promises a sample booklet free and offers boxes for 10 or 25 cents.
In Roanoke at Henry Shelor's home a double wedding connected W W Webb of Hagerstown Maryland with Lizzie Shelor and Gilbert Francis with India Cannaday of Salem. Rev W C Campbell officiated. The brides will reside in Hagerstown and Salem respectively, then tour Northern cities.
H J Hartbarger receiver offers bargains on furniture carpets and home goods at 2 Salem avenue Roanoke Virginia. Visit the big store for large discounts and a wide selection of furnishing items.
The Salem Laymens' Union announced the schedule for Sunday January 2 with services at 1 a.m. at Norwich led by Fr. Lewis 7 p.m. at Zion and 11 a.m. at Bend Chapel and another 11 a.m. service.
Ad claims Cascareta Candy Cathartic cures constipation with a money back guarantee if CCC fails. The copy asserts 10 or 25 doses and promises refund through a druggist. The text reads like a dubious patent medicine advertising snippet from a past era.
Local notice touts newest styles and attractive prices in Roanoke. H J Hanrearorn, Receiver, lists Roanoke addresses for the display at 2 Salem Avenue and 19 Campbell Avenue.
W. E. Busser defends Evangelist Clarence B. Strouse outlining that a Salem Sentinel clipping was accurate and recounts perceptions from meetings in Phoebe and Baltimore. The letter addresses veracity questions raised by Rev. W. E. Hammond and states Strouse’s statements are true to the record.
A correspondent describes a revival in Phoebus Virginia where about 150 professed to be right with God and many soldiers reported saved. In Baltimore Bishop McCabe conducted a powerful service with forty seeking God and numerous conversions, lasting past 10 PM with joyous scenes at the altar.
Notice records multiple seizures of apple brandy across Virginia locations including Haran Vi, Dige Spur Va, Mast Redford Va, East Radford. Public auction for remaining property set for January 27, 1898, at 10:50 a.m. in Roanoke Postoffice. claimants must bond under Section 3460. Also includes property purchase petition for Roanoke County delinquent lands by J J Coble.
An advertisement extols Ayer's Hair Vigor as best for hair under all circumstances. It compares growth to rain reviving a desert, promising dandruff removal and scalp cleansing to nourish hair roots and restore color or tint to gray or faded hair.
Trustee W W Ballard will auction Lots 6 7 and 8 Palmer addition Salem on January 15 1808 in front of the court house. The eight room dwelling and outbuildings sit on Virginia Avenue. Cash for one third, balance on six and twelve month credit with bond and security. title held until full payment.
A garbled OCR snippet shows mixed numerals and symbols, including 10 27 6508 and £ symbols, with unclear context or readable entities. No clear event or names emerge. appears as damaged text requiring reconstruction.
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