Visitors from other colleges at Roanoke semi centennial
The Roanoke semi centennial celebration will include delegates from Virginia colleges and universities. William and Mary may send a delegate while Virginia Military Institute cannot due to exams. Delegates will speak in order of charter dates. Limited accommodations kept invitations within Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Roanoke
William and Mary
Virginia Military Institute
Old Dominion
Salem celebrates with timely hints for the Semi-Centennial
The Times-Dispatch urges festive decor and prompt planning for Salem’s five day celebration. It announces a full programme in the issue and invites orders for copies by Tuesday afternoon next week.
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Salem
Times
Rkais- Ter
Sanity Commission Seeks Hospital for Mrs Sink
A commission led by Justice Camper and Doctors Terrill and Condail met to examine Mrs. M. J. Sink wife of Moss Bink near Salem. The young mother recently gave birth and then developed measles as her mind deteriorated leading to violence necessitating hospital treatment.
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Justice Camper
Terrill and
Condail
M. J. Sink
Moss Bink
Allen M. Huffman
Salem
Sink
City Almost an Island as Great Flood Ravages Kansas City
Kansas City and Armourdale are isolated by flood waters and a breached Kaw river. Tens of thousands face starvation as the Missouri river rises rapidly. The National Guard takes control, relief efforts mobilize, and dozens are reported dead or missing.
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Kansas City
Kaw
Armourdale
Argentine
Harlem
Here
Union Depot
National Guard
Hayes
Commercial Club
Kan
Goodwin
Missouri River
Westport
Rosedale
Roanoke County Brave Soldiers Honored in Civil War Sketch
The Monroe Watchman recounts Chapman's Battery heroes from Roanoke County in the Army of Northern Virginia. Sergeant John G Stevens led a gun at Winchester after Heeney’s wounding, with Yardmen Mason Lee James Barnett Thomas Lewis Robert Brand among the fallen and wounded. A monument at the Courthouse is urged to memorialize these soldiers.
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Monroe
W. Va
Chapman
Roanoke County
John G. Stevens
Charlies Heeney
Winchester
Heeney
Bucker Hill
Stevens
Ordnance Department
Robert Brand
Northern Virginia
Brand
Shames Lewis
G. W. Lewis
James Barnett
Giles Barnett
Catawba
Semi centennial note from Roanoke College alumnus in Texas
A former Roanoke College student now living in Texas writes to a professor inviting him to the semi centennial in Salem. He recalls his campus days twenty five years past and shares how his right hand was lost to a cotton gin. He asks about the professor’s family and extols his own large, healthy, intelligent brood and his wife’s vitality and housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke College
Texas
Wntes
Salem
Salem Kindergarten Completes Session With Student Program
The Salem Kindergarten led by Miss Cristie M Heffner closed its session this morning with an engaging program by the pupils. Part First featured songs, solos, and readings including The Song of the Bee The New Moon and When Pa Begins to Shave. Part Second included the Kindergarten Yell Busy Children The Little Plant and Tale of a Kangaroo with Mrs J Dr Mauney as accompanist.
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Salem
Cristie M. Heffner
America
Irene McReynolds
Josephine Brown
William Garrett Brown Thrush
Margaret Ith
Marion Brand
God
Amelia Harveycutter
Elizabeth P Jack Parrott
Fannie Harveycutter
Louise
Kitty
Courtney Ailemong
Louise Denit
Harold Brown
Harry Campbell
Jesus
Margaret Smith
Yoor
Moses
William Lynch
Katherine Overmiller
Courtney Allemony
Trene McReynolds
Papa
Jose King Brown
Elinda Bumble
Lottie Webber
Jance
F. V. N. Painter
J. Dr. Mauney
Terrible cyclone strikes south with heavy Georgia toll
A tornado ripped Gainesville Georgia on June 2 killing about eighty five people and fatally injuring around forty. The disaster wrecked the Gainesville and Paleolet Cotton Mills and destroyed cottages and stores while the main business district largely escaped damage. Most victims were mill workers, many women and children, with bodies recovered slowly and identified by mill records.
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Gainesville
New Hamand
Paleolet
Hollins Institute Commencement Grants Fail Graduates
Hollins Institute closes a successful session with commencement exercises and a list of graduates. The first named are declared fail graduates and entitled to the degree of I. A. The long roster includes Frances Lallee Wait Knoxville Tennessee Roberta Neff Mt. Jackson Virginia Madeline Thornhill Jeffersonton Virginia Lucile Virden Montgomery Alabama Lizetta Meek Connecticut Helen Gibson Upperville Virginia Grace Carneal Richmond Virginia Mabel McLaughlin Hollins Sarah Lyles Columbia District of Columbia Ethel Williams Boydton Virginia Gray Haden Fincastle Virginia Susie Wilson Lexington Virginia Kathleen Wright Atlanta Georgia Leah Powell Smithville Texas Mary V Mastin Virginia Lydia Bramlett Okolona Mississippi Lucile Carter Warrenton Virginia Elizabeth Carney Churchland Virginia Mabel Bower Hollings Virginia.
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Hollins Institute
Frances Lallee Wait
Knoxville
Tenn
Roberta Neff
Mt. Jackson
Madeline Thornhill
Jeffersonton
Lucile Virden
Montgomery
Ala
Lizetta Meek
Connecticut
Helen Gibson
Upperville
Grace Carneal
Richmond
Mabel McLaughlin
Hollins
Sarah Lyles
Columbia
D. C
Ethel K. Williams
Boydton
Gray Haden
Fincastle
Susie Wilson
Lexington
Kathleen Wright
Atlanta
Leah Powell
Smithville
Texas
Mary V. Mastin
Virginia
Lydia Bramlett
Okolona
M's
Lucile Carter
Warrenton
Elizabeth Carney
Churchland
Mabel Bower
Hollings
Selling Out at Cost in Salem Va Store Notice
Selling stock of Notions Dry Goods and Shoes at and below cost. Also groceries. prices competitive with city. Shopkeeper T. F. Hankins invites patrons, thanks past customers, and solicits future business. Main St Salem Va phone 77.
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T. F, Hankins
Main St
Salem
Woman proves Devoe paint price myth in Girard Pa
Mrs Bowman a local druggist leads a push to sell Devoe lead and zinc paint. Merchants report mixed but favorable results with lower prices and extended coverage. Customers like Mr Burt Young Mr E H Hiler and Mr John Hanna note value and savings from using the brand in this town. Messages from Devoe & Co praise the outcome and local dealer Oakey sells the product.
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Girard
E. R. Bowman
Burt Young
Devoe
E. H. Hiler
John Hanna
Bowman
Recital by Miss Hattye Wolfenden's instrumental class
The instrumental class gave a recital Saturday evening at Miss Wolfenden’s College Ave home. Patrons and a few guests attended as young pupils showcased pieces including solos, duets, and piano selections with student and teacher participation. A final piano piece by Miss Jenkins, guest of Miss Lila Holmes, pleased attendees.
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Hattye Wolfenden
College Aveow
Lula Clark
Orvet Clark
Fanny Moffett
Ethel Mara
Emma Magee
Florence Marable
Jenkins
Richmond
Lila Holmes
Storm Strike Damages Homes and Horses Near Glenvar
Lightning hit the Gardner house near Glenvar tearing weather boarding and guttering and shocking the Baul family. The same bolt may have struck West's stable injuring the riding horse of Frank Thomas, the night operator, which has since worn and may be permanently deaf.
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R. G. Gardner
Glenvar
Baul
W. A. West
Methodist church plans new house of worship
The Board of Stewards recommended building a new church rather than enlarging the present building. A design committee was formed to prepare estimates for a future meeting. An estimated cost of about $10,000 is proposed for a neat, substantial edifice.
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Board of Stewards of
The
Methodist Church
Local items from Bradshaw and nearby
Mr Borrox reports community news from Bradshaw. Visitors include Mrs Lada McCankess and Miss Gracie Allen on the Creek and Will Murdock from Christiansburg visiting his sister Mrs M M Moore. Several residents return from travels and attend activities as crops look good and a merchant builds a new store house Livin ANNI a.
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Borrox
Lada McCankess
Gracie Allen
Will Murdock
Christiansburg
M. M. Moore
Jennie Perdue
Bluefield
Frances Deverle
Old Roanoke Foundry Pioneer John B. Ferguson Dies
John B. Ferguson a longtime Roanoke resident and founder of a local foundry died Thursday night at age 77. He is survived by his wife and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Ferguson
Roanoke
Big Lick
Paine’s Celery Compound Claims Wide Health Benefits
Advertisement extols Paine’s Celery Compound as a cure all for nervous exhaustion and debility, claiming it strengthens the blood and nerves, aids sleep, and restores vitality. Testimony from Mrs. Mary M. Myers of Baltimore, Ohio, credits the remedy with saving her health after years of illness and praises its use for children as well.
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Paine
Mary M. Myers
Baltimore
Ohio
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Yeran
Lodge of Odd Fellows
W. Griffin
Salem Band
Rosalynd Roberts-Evans
R. Roberts
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Carrie Nation
Nation
Shenandoah
Rockingham Register
Roanoke Valley
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Brooklyn
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South
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Hanna
Cleveland
Times-Dispatch
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Brice
Kansas
Carry, Ma
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Topeka
Olcee
Georgia
Sweet Girl
J. P. Hardy
Salem, Va
Barly
DeWitt
Faw
Victor
Paine’s
Diamond Dyes
Burlington, Vt
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En District of Virginia
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Lemon
Abby Co. Lemon
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Ferry
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McClelland
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Calhoun Street
Borwell Street
Srd
Agner
Surwell Street
Mary F. Agner
KR. N Kime. Este
Chas. D. Denit
University OF Virginia
P. D., Barringer
Charlottesville
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MRS
Philadelphia
J. A. Thomason
Cocolle EA
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Killian & Kizer
MAIN
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Snyder-Stoll Co
Jefferson St
Paris
Hamburg
Tompson's Grove
Small Nations
Smith & Ferguson
Main &Tz
Tee VA
Roanoke Wine Company
W. D. Equi
C. F. Byrne
White Mills
Calvert Rye
Golden Crown
Shenandoah Club
Rei
Alrheart-Kirk Clothing Co
Salem Avenue
Henry Street
Interstate Phone
Rockhill Machine CO
Holliday St
Roanokr
Mhewe
Thurman
Overstreet & Boone
Qualiy
K. Wile
Campbell Ave
Jefferson
Bell Phone
Jay
Boys
Childrens
Dovvuble
Masonic Building
Cor
Jefferson and
Campbell Avenue
Meals & Burke Clothing Company
FW. Brown
Keystone
Farquhar
Myers’ Spray
F. W. Brown
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