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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
3
A 1909 advertisement touts Cumming's Female Tonic with a claim it corrects irregularities and strengthens the weakened system. It asserts one bottle will demonstrate its effectiveness and provides a contact line for purchase.
An advertisement proclaims Cumming's Will-Mass as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles promising relief and permanent cure with continued use. The notice also mentions a house for rent seeking applicants.
Advertisement touts thousands cured by Cummings' Blood Cure with a money back guarantee. It notes a store on Main Street near The Crawford and mentions possession ready by June. Also promotes Dr. David's Cough Syrup of Pine Tar Horehound and Wild Cherry as treatment for coughs colds croup consumption bronchitis and throat and lung issues available at Younger's drug store.
All parties or o taxes for 1901 will please call at my officialsetile. I will be com pelled to enforce the law, unless taxes are paid by June 1st. J. H CHAPMAN, Sergeant.
Local notes list dozens of visitors from Martinsville to Lynchburg and Newberry. Notables include Mr. George H. Landon, Captain Evans Morgan, Col. James Booker, and Rev. J. W. Hypes, among others. The Roanoke Railway buys Crystal Spring land for a public park near Mill Mountain to serve the community.
Master Eric Williams, son of Edward Williams, was injured Monday evening when an empty wheel at Salem Machine Works burst. Fragments struck his cheek and chest inflicting severe painful wounds though not life threatening.
An eye specialist will be available Thursday June 6 and Friday June 7 at Cannaday House, Va. Ave., Salem, Virginia. The practice limited to eye care and headaches with services conducted at the office residence.
Large audiences at the Tabernacle witnessed closing exercises for Salem Graded and High School. Salutatory and essays were presented by several graduates. medals were awarded for scholastic achievement to Florence Whitescarver Carrie Brown Elsie Denit and Trene Fouz with staked averages and presenters noted.
At Cave Spring Baptist church on Wednesday June ith at 10 a m, John M Airheart a Cave Spring merchant wed Dora Lee Lavinder daughter of Hezekiah and wife. Rev P H Chelf officiated with Mary Brosius presiding at the organ. Ushers included C H McQueen Milton Lavinder H H Markley and Jack Airheart. The couple then left for a Southern tour amid many well wishes.
Deputy sheriff K. M. Zirkle and Miss Anna Luly Garrett were married yesterday morning in Roanoke by Rev. Cephas Shelburne at the Christian church parsonage. The groom has resigned as deputy sheriff and plans to move with his bride to Missouri.
A couple from Vinton held centennial exercises and decided to marry. They obtained a license from Clerk Denit and were married by Rev. J. S. Engle at the Methodist parsonage, shortly after securing the license.
Miss Meda B. Spies daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Spies formerly of Salem now Roanoke and Mr A W Bingham were quietly married in the drawing room of the bride home Thursday at o clock The ceremony was performed by Rev J W Lynch of Calvary Baptist church in the presence of the immediate families of the bride and groom only.
Dean Sir. We cannot repeat too often that its folly to buy a thin paint because when you do 80 you are paying twice as much as its worth for a let of linseed oil contained therein. You add 5 S to 34 gal lon of oil to each gallon of L. and M. Paint. That's the secret of its low actual cost. It contains more white lead and oxide of zinc than other paint made. We much wish that you would get prices, color cards and combinations from Mr. D. Oakey. Sincerely, LONGMAN & MARTINEZ Paint Makers.
Norfolk and Western Railway announces Sunday excursion tickets for public travel to visit friends in the territory between Farmville and Avalon including Christinesburg Martinsylle and Belleyue Soc. Tickets valid only on trains 1 and 2 with no stopovers and no baggage checks. Fares listed include Lynchburg to Belleyue Soc 75c and other routes with various prices. Applications to ticket agents for supplementary mid route rates.
Desirable residence with ten rooms and modern improvements on Pennsylvana avenue in Salem for rent for three months. Partly furnished if desired. For terms apply to Mrs. C. W. Price of Salem Virginia. To cultivate a callous heart will not insure calm.
Salem marks its centennial with a grand parade from the courthouse to Lake Spring led by the Roanoke Machine Works Band and varied contingents. Ten to twelve thousand residents and visitors filled streets, while speeches by Rt. Hon. H. Younger and Judge Henry Blair drew cheers. evening enchantment by Prof. Owens entertained about two thousand.
Sned May 2nd 1902. Helen Hickok daughter of Robert E and Nettie Hickok of Christiansburg Va aged 20. If ever the words Asleep in Jesus were appropriate they can be truly said of this sweet Christian girl who died as she lived with an uncompromising with Him who said I will never leave you nor forsake you. A Friksw.
On a Roanoke street last Sunday afternoon editor W Ryland Martin of the Roanoke Advocate and Martin's Magazine and contractor A L Marshall exchanged gunfire a quarrel over an anonymous letter. Martin fired three times as Marshall fired five. Martin’s pistol misfired but he kept firing and Marshall beat him on the head before bystanders intervened. Martin had a shot to the right foot and Marshall fled.
The Second Baptist church of Petersburg voted unanimously last Sunday to call Rev Dr F H Martin, pastor of the local Baptist church, to be their pastor. Martin has not yet decided, and his decision is awaited with regret by Salem residents who hold him in high regard.
Commissioner G W Hoiner reports a letter from JG Cleveling Jr of San Luis Potsi Mexico. The pair seeks two farms for father and son, one with a large modern house, about five hundred acres, under 15000 dollars, the other up to 7400 dollars. They want a food community near a thriving town, Salem preferred.
At the commencement on May 20 Noward University conferred the degree of LL D on Dr A W Pitzer pastor of Central Presbyterian Church Washington and for fifteen years Professor of Biblical Theology at Howard University. Friends here join in congratulations.
Surviving members of Company E 42nd Virginia Regiment formerly Dixie Grays under Capt A J Deverle are called to meet at Roanoke county Courthouse on Monday June 16 1902 for important business and will report to Samuel M White.
J H Gearheart of Ballehack advertises for sale fresh cows young cattle and young hogs. Address him at Ruanoke Virginia.
The State Press Association announces its annual Virginia meeting at Virginia Beach starting Tuesday June 21. President Thacker has arranged a profitable program for members. After sessions, attendees are invited to a reception hosted by Joseph Bryan at his suburban Richmond home on Friday evening.
In Lexington on May 20 a Christian Church minister Rev Veter Ainslee of Haltimore urged Hamilton Female College graduates to avoid rushing into marriage. He warned that reforming a husband is unlikely and advised delaying such choices after careful consideration, noting the class included daughters of Southern wealth and plantation stock.
Sunday schedule includes a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Edward H Ward D D and an Annual Address by Rev William Watsons DC in Pittsburg. Monday features Orators Medal contest and a Men’s Association concert on campus. Tuesday morning hosts addresses by Rev L L Smith and James P Woods AM, followed by an Oration by Gov William A MacCorkle and a promenade concert. Wednesday morning Graduation addresses Graduates prize awards and prize distributions with public exercises and invitations. Trustees meet Monday at 7 PM and Tuesday at 10 AM.
Such garments as prudent buyers have been glad to get at 1.25 to 1.50. These skirts contrast with materials costing a full dollar. This lot lists six choice kinds described briefly with entries like Gool Quambric, India Linen flouce trimmed with 12 to 15 rows of tacking embroideries and torchon laces.
Advertising copy touts affordable skirts with careful sewing and quality touches. Prices range from 25 to 75 cents for short skirts, with 75 cent options featuring lace embroidery and flounce details. Recognition of honest craftsmanship appears throughout the listings.
A catalog of Cambric skirts ranging from $1.25 to $2.75 with various decorations. Examples include a $2.75 Cambrice skirt with 20 inch flounce, Duchess lace, and multiple tuck clusters. a $2.50 skirt trimmed in toredon lace. an $2 Cambric skirt with 18 inch flounce and lace. and $1.25 skirts featuring Duches lace, embroidery, and hemstitched tucking.
Rare collection of skirts advertised with Duchesse lace insertions and deep flounces in multiple makes. Prices range from 3 to 7 dollars, featuring Cambrie and Long Cloth fabrics, heavy tucking, and Swiss embroidery.
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