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Newspaper

Salem Times Register

Location

Salem, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1900

Page

3

Poage Injured After Ice Fall North of Salem

Mr Wm Poage of Salem area suffered a broken arm when he fell on ice on Monday. He lives just north of Salem and was treated for the injury.

Wm. Poage Salem

Wit and Whimsy From Salem’s Everyday Life

A collection of local observations and notices from Salem covering personal visits, small business moves, missing news, and light humor. Items include visitors from Smithville and Montgomery, family arrivals, a drowning skating accident, burglaries, a plastering contract, tree destruction for scale infestations, Roanoke spitting ordinance, and two Salem men moving to Covington to open a grocery and repair shop.

Mystery rail death of unknown man near Salem depot

A body found on Christmas morning near Salem depot is buried in the potter’s field with no identification. Reports claim the man was a passenger on train No 34 who was ejected while intoxicated, possibly foul play, and later struck by a freight train..verify details pending investigation and accountability.

Salem Depot Potter's Field Salem Iiquor Roanoke

Rev Dr Carter to Speak at Town Hall for Confederate Veterans

Roanoke clergyman Rev Dr T C Carter will lecture in the Town Hall next Tuesday night on America for Americans to raise funds for the Hupp Deverle Camp of Confederate Veterans. Proceeds will aid aged veterans with clothing fuel and provisions as readers hope for a large turnout and a substantial sum. The piece also extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for stomach weakness and nutrition in children, with Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets aiding irregular bowels.

T. C. Carter Roanoke America Fth Hupp-Deverle Hupp- Deverle Camp Dr. Carter Times-Recision Pierce

Postmaster Brand Buys Stake in Southern Shoe Co

Postmaster W Lee Brand has purchased stock in the Southern Shoe Company of Roanoke and will devote his attention to the venture. J G Fitzgerald and assistant postmaster J J Bransford will run the post office, with Brand supervising, while continuing public duties. The Times-Recorder praises the new leadership and expects satisfactory operation and business advancement.

W. Lee Brand Southern Shoe Company Roanoke Messra B. I. Hutt Jos, Berry Brand J. G. Fitzgerald J. J. Bransford Times-Reciston Messrs Bransford and Fitzgerald

Local Weddings In Glenvar And Roanoke

Mr Samuel T Wells and Miss Martha E Lemon wed at the Zod instant in Glenvar county with ceremony by Key A HL St Clair in Huff House parlor. Also Lafayette Bel cher and Miss Mary Keimer united in marriage at the same venue as Prof F C Carper leads music and Rev C K Bell presides then depart by 740 car for Roanoke for a wedding supper arranged by friends.

Samuel T. Wells Glenvar Martha E Lemon Key A. HL. St. Clair Huff House Lafayette Belcher Roanoke City Mary Keimer F. C. Carper V. P. I. Band C. K. Bell Roanoke

Jail Services Held for Prisoners by Deputy Sheriff Youth

Deputy Sheriff J W Johnston conducted a week of religious services at the jail for prisoners. Sessions featured Mr R Barber from the College, Mar Chandler, Dr L A Fox, Mr F H Chalmers, and Rev J F Fox. Ten inmates participate and seem to value the program.

J. W. Johnston R. Barber College Mar . Chandler L. A. Fox F. H Chalmers J. F. Fox

Calves Lost at Salem Residence Request for Claim

Two yearling calves described as very email with no marks were taken up at a Salem residence about two weeks ago. Owner may recover by paying the cost of keeping and the advertisement. Apply to B. Rest in Salem Virginia dated January 3 1900.

Salem B. Rest

Community Notes From Salem Virginia Area

Mrs John G Cress of Rockbridge visits Rev W H H Joyce. Dr B Wells returns home after a week ill. Mrs A T Hildreth leaves for New York and Boston. Mr W Killian ill with consumption near town. Miss Elsie Logan to Syracuse to visit sister. Mr M Kirshner cites New Year gift as fine. Mr J T Penn now Roanoke insurance agent. Schools resume. children cheerful on street. Lutheran communion next Sunday with 7:50 service. Mrs S D Sizer travels to Haymakertown for elderly mother. George T Hart buys house near Woolen Mills. to live there. W C Humphrey returns to Chase City to teach. Messrs Isaac Cannaday and Wm McCauley return to Gettysburg Seminary. Roanoke College back after holidays. new students include Magoichi Ishibashi of Japan. Ott Crawford leaves for New York. travels with Clark Spool Cotton Co. Ice harvest good after cold spell. M F Hall plans free top water supply. Governor pardons Jennie Williams for bigamy with condition of remarriage. Voballers, Porto Rican student, travels to Front Royal to visit Dr H Cline. Christmas tree and Sunday school exercises praised. Ott Crawford as Santa. Mr J B Karnes to Glen Wilton after sale of Salem store. esteemed citizen. Local car streetcar story debated. stove warming anecdote noted. Garden party at Cannaday home on Virginia Ave. prizes won. Mary Harman first, Al Bowman booby. Ample supper and refreshments. young folks enjoy a pleasant evening.

John G. Cress Rockbridge County C. M. Killian Elsie Logan Syracuse N. Y P.cougert M. Kirshner Salem Branden Darling J.T. Penn This Place Tennessee Bes Roanoke S. D. Sizer Haymakertown Butetourt County Annie Kendrick Front Royal David Bush George T. Hart George Mouse W.C. Humphrey Chase City Isaac Cannaday Wm. McCauley Theological Seminary Gettysburg America Roanoke College Dreher Magoichi Ishibashi Japan Yataro Ichinari Ishibashi Ott Crawford New York United States Clark Spool Cotton Company Falem M. F. Hall Jennie Williams Voballers H. ©. Cline United States Military Hospital Adjuntas Bela Santa Claus W. Ott Crawford J. B. Karnes West Salem A. Paris Glen Wilton Karnes the Sentinel Trout R. F. Cannaday Virginia Avenue Mary Roy Cannaday Mary Harman al, Bowman

Lecture to aid Confederate veterans in town hall

A note from the Friends of Confederate Soldiers urges support for local veteran families in cold weather. Rev De Carter will lecture at Town Hall on the 6th at 7 p.m., with proceeds aiding the camp. admission is affordable and patronage is hoped for.

Adjining de Carter Gi. W. Airkle Hupp-Deyerle Camp Confederate Veterans

He Sets a Good Example For Business Folks

A local young businessman is praised for paying his debts before the new year. He emphasizes settling with all who are owed, aiming to start the year without any outstanding liabilities. The piece extols the virtue of proactive repayment as a model for others to follow.

Kasey Residence Listing With Barn and Outbuildings

The Kasey residence offers nine airy rooms and a barn with eight stalls along with all necessary outbuildings suitable for immediate occupancy. Applies to notice for rout. Kasey.

Kasey

Bargain "odd lots" offered on dresses and fabrics

Readable description of discounted fabrics and garments including Colored Cheviot Serge at 50 cents per yard and assorted dress goods sold at reduced prices. Highlights include changeable serges, storm serge, and 44 inch dress fabrics with substantial savings aimed at school dresses, house dresses, and modest gowns.

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