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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
3
Six land tracts in Giles and Roanoke counties offered for sale. Properties include fruit land farming trucking mineral land and a mercantile stand. Write for descriptions or view at Cave Spring Virginia. William Gro Williams invites inquiries.
Mr. J. H. Palmer improves at home. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Critz of Algoma. A. M. Chipman recovering at Broad street. Thieves steal fifty Bull Cochin chickens from Mrs. A. J. Preston’s hennery. Homes repainted on east Main. Baptist Sunday school picnic planned at Waverly grove. Rain benefits crops. W. K. Lester moves to Roanoke Machine Works. Wm. H. Newsome dies of typhoid in Bedford City. Carper wins Judkins House water closet contract in Christiansburg. G. T. Kern moves shop to Ligon’s lot. Wm. J. Rowland of Cloverdale dies at 52 from blood poisoning after horse incident. Woman’s Missionary Society to meet at New Zion July 29. J. T. Crush finishes well at Wertz nursery and relocates. Salem Lodge aims to attend Sovereign Grand Lodge in September. Fire destroys two-story frame on Alabama street, insured for 500. People’s Publishing Co. opens Salem branch with Wm. R. Evans in charge. Times-Reoisten asks for better manuscript paper from Ball’s Siding correspondent. Police seek those who rocked Salem electric car last Friday night. Dr. S. H. Condutt located at Hollins for practice. Mrs. S. J. Gray of Pasadena building a 8000 residence near Hollins. Lonnie Lawrence Dennis, six, evangelist, preaches in Roanoke with praise for memory and delivery.
In the November county court term the Bonsack Machine Company was exonerated from $1,010,000 capital and $720,000 income for 1870s , 1880s, with capital fixed at $125,000. The Auditor General ruled the income of the corporation not taxable to the company, but taxable to individual stockholders. The decision, conveyed by Auditor Morton Manue, says Section 10 of Tax Law applies.
Captain John L. Barnett longtime merchant and respected citizen died last Sunday at his brother’s home in Montgomery County aged 86. His funeral was held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church in Salem, conducted by Rev. Campbell, with burial at East Hill cemetery.
Several farms led by the Wells tract of 102 acres and Staples tract of 217 acres on the south side of the Roanoke river will go to auction by Darnall and Terry on August 25. Manager J B Terry reports 27 bushels per acre on one tract and 21 on the other. Additionally the John Boon farm of 440 acres at Boons Mill, Franklin county, will be auctioned August 4 by Hon. EF Saunders in a separate sale noted in today’s column.
A large Salem meeting at the courthouse organized a permanent club named the Young Men's Democratic Club of Salem. Officers elected include E. R. Moore as president, W. A. Francis and R. G. Altizer as vice presidents, C. D. Denit as secretary, and Thos. I. Preston as treasurer. An executive committee of ten will be appointed.
Dr R V Pierce has given away his 1008 page instructional book with 700 illustrations at his own expense. The family health guide covers essential life questions in plain English and is offered free by mail upon sending 21 one cent stamps for paper binding or stamps for cloth covers to Dr R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
The Virginia Horticultural Society earned a first prize for its fruit exhibit at the Paris Exposition. I Woods of the society received the notice from Wm. A. Taylor, who heads the Paris exhibit and serves as pomologist for the U S Department of Agriculture. Virginia apples joined 40 varieties from 14 states in the United States exhibit, which also won first prize from the awards jury.
At the Virginia State Penitentiary in Richmond a violent assault occurred when Prince Howard, a former preacher and Brunswick county official, attacked Assistant Superintendent E. F. Morgan and guards. Morgan fired in self defense wounding Howard, who was later killed. Morgan sustained injuries but remained calm and effective.
The Board of Supervisors met at the courthouse on Monday and approved the annual settlement with County Treasurer G. M. Muse as satisfactory. Superintendent Morgan Smith reported fewer paupers at the almshouse last year. Salaries for county officers were set, with increases for the commonwealth's attorney and superintendent of the county farm. The jail was inspected and praised for its excellent condition. A county levy was postponed to a future meeting.
Our townsman M P Frantz, now at Craig Healing Springs in frail health, fell Saturday when a loose board on the plank walk gave way. He bruised himself severely but was reported resting and gradually improving. His friends note his overall health is improving.
Commonwealth vs T J Phelps N W Phelps bondsmen of Robert L Phelps concluded last week with all defense points overruled. Bondsmen give notice of appeal. Vocalion Church Organ promoted by Hobbie Co Roanoke Virginia priced 250 to 3000 as the greatest church organ ever manufactured urging churches to examine it.
Joseph R. Woods of Catawba suffered a severe injury Saturday when a horse kicked after disturbing a hornet nest. He received a breaking kick to the left leg midway between knee and ankle. Dr. R. M. Wiley attended and Woods is resting comfortably.
Property owned by Judge Griffin and Mrs J C Deverle on Cal houne street offers a four room house with two halls and two porches. Repaired interior and exterior with fruit trees and a good well. If unsold by August court it will be offered at public auction for cash or on agreeable terms.
Mrs. Amanda Hunter, an elderly resident, was struck by train No 115 about 7 30 Saturday morning four miles below New Castle and died three hours later. A young man driving two mules near New Castle was fatally injured when the mules ran away, drag hooks caught in his side, the mules dragging him 200 yards.
Mr W Whitescarver sells his interest in Whitescarver Bros grocers to his younger brother W B Whitescarver. The firm remains Whitescarver Bros with W St and W G Whitescarver. W F Whitescarver joins Yost Huff Co Roanoke August 1 to oversee agricultural machinery seed and related departments. He will keep Salem as home.
A Lynchburg letter to the Richmond Times alleges Bonsack Machine Company will move to Lynchburg and start building plants, claiming readiness and value. Local officials and factory leaders dispute the report, saying they know of no such intention and see no foundation for the rumor.
S. W. Howerton aged 65 died of heart disease at his Roanoke home. He was police justice and a Confederate veteran, survived by a wife and six children. James A. Gerhart died at City Hospital aged 48 from sunstroke. he formerly led the foundry at N. & W. Cramps. The item on Penny Davis Pain Killer promotes the product with claimed cures and directions.
Attention is directed to Barnes' ad in this paper. He has cut prices again and mentions some of the items in this week's ad. But to wet the whole story you will have to read each succeeding ad, as only part can be given in his space at a time. Remember he cuts prices on everything.
A package containing dry goods was found between Salem and Fort Lewis this morning. The finder will receive a suitable reward upon returning it to St Miss Ansa Wuirr.
A dubious Salem Virginia drugstore advert claims a “New Gear Sours American Rivulry Cunk” relieves kidney and bladder pain within six hours. It promises instant relief from urinary retention for men and women and urges purchase from Dillard & Porsinger, druggists in Salem.
West Salem and Salem residents are shown visiting Bluefield Montgomery county Atlantic City Norfolk Va Newport News and Wytheville while others return from travels including Dr Renalas and Egbert Francis. Local figures including Capt Har man and Mrs Henderson Lee engage in new roles and business moves.
The firm advertises Old Hickory wagons available in all sizes with lowest prices and a fresh carload arriving at Roasoke Fexhazen Co. Immediate pickup offered.
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