Salem Lodge Installs Officers for Ensuing Term
At a regular meeting of Salem Lodge No. 100 1 0. O. F. past grand J G Fitzgerald installed the officers for the term. Names listed include W P Naif N G W B Whitescarver W G G W Zirkle chaplain T R Boon Bec J B Frier treas W W McClung ward en J G Hickoky conductor A H Maree R 8 to NG Edw Hoover L 8 to NG I R Agner R 8 to VG J D Willams L 8 to VG J W Giles R 8 5 W A Francis L8 8 J EK Johnston I G BK M Grogs CG
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Lodge
J. G. Fitzgerald
W. P. Naif
N.G
W. B. Whitescarver
W. G
G. W. Zirkle
T. R. Boon
Bec
J. B. Frier
Treas
W. W. McClung
J. G. Hickoky
A. H. Maree
N. G
Edw. Hoover
I. R. Agner
V. G
J. D. Willams
V.G
J. W. Giles
W. A. Francis
J. EK. Johnston
I. G
BK. M. Grogs
C. G
Wagon sale note from Roanoke Ferrinizer Co
Roanoke Ferrinizar Co advertises Old Hickory wagons in all sizes with first class quality and low prices. Car load just received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Ferrrinizar Co
New Hopeful Remedy Claims Fast Kidney Bladder Relief
A Salem Va remedy titled New Ongat South American Kipxrey Core promises relief from kidney and bladder disease within six hours for both men and women. It claims immediate relief from water retention and pain, with sales by Dillard & Persinger, Druggists, and advertising for the Roanoke Carnival events July 2 to 7 and July 2 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard & Persinger
Salem
Fresh Seasonable Goods And Empire Machinery Promotion
Complete line of fresh seasonable groceries with canned goods packed in 9. Cheaper stock offered but emphasizes quality. Garden and field seeds nails and horseshoes also sold. Mr F W Whitescarver to carry Empire binder mower and reaper line with low prices and claimed neighbor satisfaction. See before CeRven Whitescary Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Whitescarver
Empire
CeRven Whitescary Bros
Roanoke area notes and local visits mark July column
Balem, Crabtree, Moon, Jeter and other residents visit relatives across Roanoke Salem and Richmond. Clerks, church plans, census guesses, and social news fill this brief, with floating references to weddings and travels, plus a medical remedy ad at the end.
Meeting of Roanoke County Democrats July 16 1900
Democratic voters of Roanoke county meet at the court house July 16 at noon to choose eleven delegates and eleven alternates for the Congressional convention in Roanoke July 18. Salem district five delegates, Cave Spring two, Catawba one half, Big Lick three and a half. Full attendance desired. A. M. Bowman, County Chairman.
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Roanoke County
Court House
Roanoke City
Salem
Cave Spring
Catawba
Big Lick
A. M. Bowman
Salem industry triumph as new water ram tested
A Camden Iron Works water ram, built for the Norfolk and Western Railway, succeeded in a Saturday test on Roanoke river below Robertson's mill. With a ten inch feed pipe and two feet four inches head it delivered forty two gallons per minute up a hill while weighing nearly four tons. N W Railway engineers endorsed the device and plan to deploy it on New River, marking a shift from steam to ram power where water power exists. Proprietor 0 D Oakey and Superintendent Camden welcomed the achievement as a major triumph for Camden Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden Iron Works
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Roanoke River
Robertson’s
0. D. Oakey
N. & W. Company
New River
Oakey
Camdem
Severe storm strikes area causing injuries and property damage
A violent storm on the fourth instant caused multiple injuries and near misses. Boys sheltering on a porch near Wheeler Hurt’s store were jolted by a lightning flash. Garwood Hurt and others received shocks. The Lemon home near the Lutheran Orphanage area was struck, injuring Mr. and Mrs. Lemon. Bell Telephone offices suffered fire damage and operator Lenah Sayers narrowly escaped harm. A shock of wheat at Harvey Gray’s riverside property burned completely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler Hurt
Garwood Hurt
Thomas Lemon
Harevy Gray
Testimony on Salem Roanoke Chain Gang Reforms
A Salem resident praises Judge Moffett's chain gang for road repairs court yard improvements and jail sanitation. He notes fewer typhoid cases in four years and describes improved prisoner conduct and town pride in Mr James W Johnston's leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bprrons Times
Salem
Roanoke
Moffett
James W. Johnston
Court House Yard
Court Green
Ll. A. Fox
Town Officers Re-Elected by Special Council Meeting
At a special town council meeting for organization all subordinate officers chosen by the body were re elected. The list includes John H. Palmer secretary and treasurer Col R H Logan attorney W Boon policeman and water superintendent Jas P Boon superintendent of hose C W Frier engineer J J Agnew street foreman J A Thomason care of town clock W H Tinsley assessor for town and T R Boon chief of fire department The council committees were continued as before.
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John H. Palmer
Col
R. H. Logan
W. %. Boon
Jas. P. Boon
C. W. Frier
J.J. Agnew
J. A. Thomason
W. H. Tinsley
T. R. Boon
Board weighs dog tax and San Jose scale risk in Botetourt
A Botetourt county letter reports the Board of Supervisors met in Fincastle to hear arguments for and against a dog tax to protect sheep. Four fifths of taxpayers favor the tax. the meeting is praised and adoption is expected. The panel also urged eradicating the San Jose scale threatening local fruit industry. The note ends with an ad for Pain-Killer Perry Davis medicine, 25c and 5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botetourt
Board of Supervisors
Las
Fincastle
San Jose
Perry Davis
Price
New Ad Highlights John M Oakey Sr Funeral Director
Advertisement notes John M Oakey Sr funeral director as president of the State Board of Funeral Directors. It mentions bank rupture notice and delinquent land purchase application in nearby columns. The George Stevens farm sale is to be renewed under upset bid terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Oakey, Sr
Oakey
State Board of Funeral Directors
George Stevens
New Orphanage Cottage Presented in Richmond
A charity gift by Mr. T. H. Ellett funds and inaugurates a new cottage for fifty orphans at the Baptist Orphanage. Built at about $5,000, the modern facility was dedicated with religious services and community praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Ellett
Richmond
R. H. Pitt
Ellett
Baptist Orphanage
Baptist Church
Miss Nellie Keister May Never Recover From Assault
A Blacksburg letter reports Miss Nellie Keister, among Botetourt county assault victims, is greatly improved yet likely unable to provide a clear statement. Her sister says she is sometimes rational at home but on others mind is blank. The suspect Wallace remains in custody in Roanoke.
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Blacksburg
Richmond News
Nellie Keister
Botetourt County
Cloverdale
Roanoke
Miss Linkenhaker
Miss Keister
Mary Keister
Wallace
Foreigners in Pekin Reported Slain Amid Riots
Telegraph dispatches from Shanghai describe the fall of Pekin’s foreign community with casualties and severed heads displayed on spears. The British legation is said to be ruined and many officials perished as German guards sparked fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pekin
Shanghai
Legation
Tsun Li Yamen
Baron von Ketteler
Associated Press
Taku
Tien Tsin
Che Foo
Berlin
Possible Jim Crow suit arises from N W railroad incident
A New York woman traveling to Bluefield says she was forced from a colored car by a conductor at Salem Spot after rejecting seating in the colored compartment. She sought legal advice, believes she has a strong case, and will pursue action once she contacts her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
New York
Bluefield
W. V
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Sui cide of Chicago salesman at Island Park resort
E D Killian aged 61 traveling salesman for Acetylene Gas Co of Bridgewater Va ended his life at Island Park near Bunbury Pa by hanging a note on his person. He cited dire finances after wife’s death and prior to that he promoted railroads in Buena Vista Va and invested in ore mine ventures losing his money. He had been a preacher in Chicago before these events. The article then mentions piano firms Hallet Davis and Hallet Day and Hobbie Co Roanoke as related agents.
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Bunbury
E. D. Killian
Chicago
Acetylene Gas Company
Bridgewater
Island Park
Buena Vista
Virginia
Hallet & Davis
America
Hallet & Day
United States
The
Hobbie Co
Roanoke
Price’s Missionary in China Feared for Safety
Friends of Rev. P. Frank Price, Presbyterian missionary to China, fear for his and his family's safety as Boxer activity spreads. readers recall Mr. Price’s Virginian roots and his September visit, while awaiting a letter confirming his well being. Also notice urging orders for mills fertilizers and Dr Miles’ Nerve Plasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Frank Rice
China
Price
Mr. Price
Lightning Strikes Wolfenden Home Chimney Shattered
A violent storm yesterday evening saw lightning hit the centre chimney of Mr. W. E. Wolfenden's Virginia avenue residence, shattering the chimney and cracking plaster. bricks were scattered, but the unoccupied building sustained no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wolfenden
Virginia Avenue
Mother Reunites at Deathbed After Abduction Tale
Mrs Georgia White arrived from Knoxville seeking her 10 year old son believed abducted by his father John White. The boy was brought to Bristol by the father’s sister after a telegram from the dying man. The mother found the boy at his father’s bedside as he died and tears filled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Georgia White
Knoxville
John White
Seashore Excursions by Norfolk Western and Pennsylvania Railroads
Seashore excursions offered from Philadelphia via Norfolk Western and Pennsylvania railways to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood and Holly Beach New Jersey. Tickets on July 5 and August 2 16 valid seventeen days including sale date. Through Pullman Sleeper from Knoxville via Roanoke to Philadelphia and New York with a daylight Shenandoah Valley ride. Rates and details from local agents or W B Devinn G P A Roanoke Va.
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Seashore
Norfolk & Western Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Avalon
Anglesea
Wildwood
Holly Beach
N. J
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Pullman
Knoxville
Roanoke
New York
Shenandoah Valley
W. B. Devinn
Desirable 8 Room Residence on Virginia Avenue
Desirable eight room house on Virginia Avenue with large lot and outbuildings. Terms reasonable. Bedroom and dining room furniture for sale. Apply to W. E. Wo.Lienprn, College Avenue, Salem, Virginia. June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Avenue
W. E. Wo.Lienprn
College Ave
Salem
Carnival store contests crown prizes for shop visitors
The advertisement lists multiple Carnival week contests at a store offering prizes including American Lady Corsets worth $5, $2, and $1.50, Updegratt gloves, Maggoini Real Kid Gloves, a roller trunk, a travel bag, and a five dollar subscription, with entries and judging by time, weight, and handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delineator Publish Co
New York
Carnival Week
H. W
Rountrie & Bro
Radford
Lynchburg
Updegraff
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Stead
O. F
Millet
Wutrrescanver Bros
iPower
D. Oakey
Salem, Va
Cdibute Y
Chase & Sarborn's
Chase & Sanborn
Johnston & Dai
W. R. Folks
Kanawha County
W. Va
T. F. Hawkins
Harry Hines
Louisiana
Roanoke College
J. M. Booker
W. Griffin
Agness Armstrong
Atlanta
Pearl Carper
C. H. Carper
Millard Filmore Huff
L.G. M. Miller
Shepherdstown
A. H. Whitsell
Vesuvius
Humphries
Ellen Blair
Lucy Diggs
J. P. Saul
D. Denit
F. G. Webber
Timea-Register
Magee Bros
Geo. R. Ragan
John Arnold
Holstein Woolen Mills
Margaret Jones
Wytheville
Duval
Times-Reciuren
Mosely J. Toney
Cuba
Main Street
Toney
San Francisco
Luzon
Philippines
Maus
Trwes-Resister
Pierce
J. W. Duke
N. and W. Railroad
Duke
the Times-Reomter
Upgear
Neave Piasters
J. W. F. Allemony
H. C. Barnes
Poanoke
F. H. Martin
Salem Baptist Church
Geo. J. Hobday
D. D
W. E. Hatcher
Board of Trustees
Henry E. Blair
Bnef
F. V. N. Painter
P. T. Hale
Calvary Baptist Church of
Chas. D. Denit
Trues-Reaistek
Petersburg
Dillard & R
Virginiana
Roanoke Fertilizer Co
Kinnian & Kizer
Dr. Miles
Salem Milliner
Price-Armes CO
Ltd
W. Campbell Ave
Baptist
Taos
Thomas Lewis
7Th Ave
6Th St
DIST
Roanoke Fertilizer
Kruman & Kizer
Walues
ORY Goods
Sentinel Building
F. W. Brown
Notion Shoes
C. SalemVa
J.a.thomason& CO Jewelers
Fationers
Salem Ave
Watt, Rettew
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