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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
3
A local grocer markets careful food selection for families. They emphasize the cheapest isn’t always best, warn against off brands, and promise fresh, clean, wholesome goods with a money back guarantee. The store carries staples, fancy groceries, flour and hay.
If you want a good dinner for Commencement go to Miller's Market. Their cooling room holds choice Home King beer veal Morrow and Sramna Lama eggs butter and young chickens. Also beans new potatoes and more. Prices never advance on meats.
Mrs F G Webber invites ladies to her millinery store in Salem to have hats made and trimmed by J H Biesen of Richmond, described as an expert hat maker and trimmer. The notice invites customers to visit and be convinced of their claims.
The Hanging Rock Orchard Company offers one hundred thousand tomato plants for sale. Apply to A. P. Warxina, Manager, Salem, Virginia.
A collection of speaking participants and dignitaries listed for a Thursday June 11 commencement day. Included are Rev. Robert C. Holland and Prof. F W N Painter with Class of dates, plus graduates Virgil Copenhauer Adwolf Va, Kinsic Boho Kimm Seoul Korea, Herman Mann Cumberland Md, Littell Gwinn McAlung Salem Va, Errell Hogan Crear Coal Mo. Featured speakers include Governor Andrew Jackson Montague Virginia, Colonel Alexander K McClure Philadelphia LL D, and President Charles W Dabney University of Tennessee.
The Salem College program outlines Weeklong ceremonies with band music, processions, and a detailed order of march for faculty trustees graduates students and guests. Chief Marshal Prof. W A Smith asks punctual assembly. events include church rendezvous and library open hours with decorations and badge distribution managed by R W Kime Esq and Prof Cannaday.
Dr Dreher cancels a large dinner for Salem College Semi Centennial due to space limits. A reception for Governor Montague and guests will be held in the College Library from four to six Thursday afternoon, inviting graduates ex-students professors trustees and families to mingle with visitors and special guests.
Graduates and ex students are asked to participate in the Semi Centenial procession in Salem Roanoke city and county on June 9 10 with free badges and reserved seats in the Tabernacle. Former students should meet in the College Chapel Tuesday at 8 p m.
A wide array of visits and returns are recorded. Residents travel to England, Graham, Bluefield, Richmond and West Virginia while others host relatives in Salem. Local personnel shifts include George Boone joining a drugstore staff and various residents preparing for events and assemblies.
At a Tuesday meeting of the Salem School Board all members were present. Superintendent R A Stearnes presided. Miss Lucy T Jones was re elected principal and Misses Kate Burks and Lilo London were named High school teachers. Marguerite Johnston was re elected Grammar school principal with a slate of teachers including Fannie Berkley Hannah Armstrong Jennie Golf Fannie Folkes Sallie Spessard Nellie Oakey Pauline Camper and Mrs A M Kizer. All accounts except a few small ones were paid and final settlement with the County Treasurer was expected to clear the board of debt. The school property was reported in good condition and fully insured for five years. The term has been satisfactory to the Board and to teachers and patrons.
About seventy five colored laborers were housed in cars near the West End Furnace when two men were found to have smallpox. Those infected were sent to the Roanoke pest house, others were quarantined. another case appeared on Tuesday and the entire group may be affected.
Kindergarten leader Miss Cristie M Heffner will depart for Baltimore and plans to continue similar work in Roanoke next year. She is highly regarded in Salem, leaving behind many admiring friends and a strong social standing.
Mr A Dawes long operator of a racket store in Pleck er building left quietly a few nights ago for an unknown destination. The elderly ill man had recently been robbed of a large sum and seemed despondent. A postal to his wife on the train claimed he sought another location. Creditors have seized the stock and are selling the goods.
Town of Salem issues notice that hydrants and spigots must not run longer than necessary for ordinary use and sprinklers may be used only one hour per day. Leaks must be repaired promptly and leaks beyond required time will be fined. The ordinance will be strictly enforced to ensure water supply for higher parts. June 5, 1905.
Railways and steamship lines announce June 1 to Sept 30 1903 excursion tickets to Norfolk and adjacent resorts with return by Oct 31 1903. Requests for mountain spring and seashore resort information to Bummer folder by W B Bevin general passenger agent. Also reports two marriages: James C Foutz to Berita J Tyler in Banacks and John C Wirt to Cora E Smith in Eckman.
A day mare about 14 years old with a scar on the left thigh and the right eye damaged strayed or was stolen on June 2 from Vierpoint’s Brick Yard. She had a saddle when she left. A reward is offered for information leading to her recovery. Janes Simatore.
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