Roanoke Salem Notes Camp Meeting Funeral and Roanoke College Events
Local notices cover the Methodist quarterly conference in the chapel next Tuesday at 8 pm, a horse theft near Roanoke with no clues, charity by Epis copal Diocese of Philadelphia for Jacksonville, and various Roanoke items. The Times-Register celebrates volume completion, student commencement at Kee Mar College, plays by Roanoke Players, a marriage in Bluefield, and calls for town support and road upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
J. D. Kirk
Roanoke
Kee Mar College
Hagerstown
F. V. N. Painter
Roanoke College
A. G. Duncan
Salem
Ostrander
Ohio
Siroad Street
Duncan
Botetourt Normal College
Daleville
Botetourt County
Iginia
John W. Sherman
Town Hall
Roanoke Players’ Club
Athletic Association of
C. B. Strickler
Bluefield
W. Va
Lizzie O. Peck
Pauline Camper
Mattie Henderson
Mildred Renick
Jeanette White
State Normal College
Farmville
Salem ‘limes-Register
Public Ledger
Denit & Webber
Norfolk Ledger
Jersey Cows for Sale Contact W H Ruthrauff Salem Va
Notice of Jersey cows offered for sale with contact information for W H Ruthrauff in Salem Virginia. Reading mentions inquiry for prices and further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ruthrauff
Salem
Commencement Week Activities At Roanoke College
The schedule outlines commencements events from June 9 to June 12 including sermons by Rev. I. K. Funk and Rev. William E. Parson, alumni addresses by Judge J. W. G. Blackstone and Rev. S. C. Ballentine, and the annual oration. It notes venue shifts to the Roanoke College gymnasium and Tabernacle, with preparations for degrees and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. K. Funk
D. D
LL. D
New York City
William E. Parson
Washington, D. C
J. W. G. Blackstone
A. M
Accomac
C. Ballentine
White Rock
Salem Circus Assault Endangers Elijah Owens on Back Creek
Elijah Owens, homeward from the Philippines and visiting Salem, was attacked by Farrow Frogg near the river with a steel knuckle and robbed. Owens, after treatment from Dr. Norris, returned home. Frogg, described as a persistent troublemaker, escaped and faces possible future punishment for his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Owens
James Owens
Philippine Islands
Sam
Back Creek
Salem
Farrow Frogg
Owens
J Frogg
Dr. Norria
Frogg
The Stomach as a Churn and Its Cure
A health claim equates the stomach to a churn that taints all intake if sour. The article argues that a foul stomach corrupts blood and body, then promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to sweeten the stomach and remove taint, claiming no alcohol or narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Death of Miss Ann H Wright at Overstreet Home
Miss Ann H Wright died last Thursday evening at Mr L W Overstreet's home after a brief illness from erysipelas. A Amherst county native aged 76 she lived much of her life in Lynchburg and had resided with her nephew for six years. Services were held Friday afternoon at the house by Reverends Martin and Hobday with interment in Lynchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Overstreet
Ann H. Wright
Miss Wright
Amherst County
Lynchburg
Mr. Overstreet
Reys. Martin and Hobday
Mrs Mary Trout Weds Junius Davenport at Roanoke
At noon Wednesday in Roanoke Hon H B Trouts home Mary E Trout eldest daughter wed Junius C Davenport cashier of the Bank of Graham. The ceremony was quiet with Rev W H Milton officiating. Best man E Davenport Charlestown W Va and maid of honor Martha B Trout. They left for a Northern tour. Davenport formerly cashier of the Commercial National Bank of Roanoke.
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Trout
Davenport
Commercial National Bank of
Roanoke
Salem Notes and Social Roundup in Montgomery County
Mrs. J Deverle returns from Bedford City and many locals visit relatives in Salem while Judge H E Blair presides over Circuit Court in Montgomery County. The community chats about sick friends, travel to Lynchburg and Washington, bookends with Hollins Institute and Roanoke College events, locust warnings, and a recent Chancellorsville monument souvenir from Evangelist J W Hypes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Deverle
Bedford City
Wm. H. Terrill
New York
H. E. Blair
Montgomery County
W. QO. Crawford
Denton
Texas
Jas. W. Johnson
R. H. Carper
Mary Wiley
Salem
Washington City
Major Waller
Norfolk
C. Tompkins
William Martin
George W. Logan, Jr
Halifax County
Mary Shanks
Archer and
Chalmers
Hollins Institute
W. A. Smith
East Main Street
Bikeheld
W. Va
Claudine Kizer
Sharon College
Bland County
Fannie Capps
Portsmouth
Ruth
Harriman
Tenn
H. C. V. Campbell
Irvin
Coopers
W. A. Shuiff
Campbell Farm
Roanoke College
Tabernacle
Frank H. Chalmers
Hot Springs
Bath County
J.P. Hout
Berryman Brillhart
Catawba
Shenandoah
Frederick County
Salem Graded and High School
Lyceum
Tennyson
Elsie Denit
Evangelist J. W. Hypes
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Stonewall Jackson
Roanoke Political Combination Shapes Primary after City Meet
A Roanoke correspondent reports that the Swanson Rechels alliance spurs intense political activity as the Democratic primary on the 15th nears. The plan splits delegates by ward between Echols and Swanson backers while remaining unpledged on other issues, drawing opposition from Echols supporters and Montague factions who call the move a boomerang and expect defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Swanson-Rechels
Messrs. Echols
Swanson
Edward Echols
Claude A. Swanson
Echols
Executive Committee
Montague
Messrs
Salem Town Taxes Due for 1590 Now Past Due
A notice states Salem town taxes for 1590 are past due and must be paid immediately. Juetti J. B. Frier signs as authority stating no further indulgence can be given to settle the year’s accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Juetti
J. B. Frier
Roanoke Couple Elopes to Bristol for Wedding
George Sprow, a well known Roanoker, wed Nora Strickler after eloping. Parents opposed the match, but the couple left on the early Tuesday train to Bristol, where they were joined in marriage. A note from Miss Strickler revealed their plans after they were already underway. The groom and bride are described as popular locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sprow
Nora
Strickler
Jno. N. Strickler
Bristol
Miss Strickler
Miss Bessie Brown Returns to Salem as Music Teacher
Miss Bessie Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm E Brown returns to Salem after teaching music at the Reidsville Female Seminary North Carolina during the term The Reidsville paper notes the music department led by Miss Brown and praises her charm accomplishments and teaching skill praised by pupils and patrons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Brown
Wm. E. Brown
Salem
Reidsville
N. C
Roanoke College Literary Societies Joint Meeting
Roanoke College literary societies hold a Saturday evening joint meeting at the tabernacle as part of commencement. The program tests oratorical powers with declaimers and debaters listed, and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Roanoke College
Cickronian
Munsey
McClung
Huddle I
Pope
Booton
Richardson
Cox
Barbour
Peery
Moore
Man Fatally Shot With His Own Revolver
In Parkersburg West Virginia Daniel Spencer 26 was shot dead last night by Miss Della Archer sister of his fiancée Martha Archer. Spencer was discussing the upcoming wedding when he handed the revolver to Miss Archer a cartridge was overlooked and she pulled the trigger shooting him through the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
West Va
Daniel Spencer
Della Archer
Spencer
Archer
Martha Archer
A Welcome To His Friends
A local notice from Dr. M. Jeter appeals to friends and neighbors to visit him during his prolonged illness. He explains twenty eight months of confinement, mentions thirty months bedridden, and asks visits for comfort and spiritual solace as he nears death. He reflects on mortality and cites scripture urging care for the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoth
Huran
Dr. M. Jeter
White Goods and Linens Sale Highlights
White Goods and Linens offers a large sale on corded lawns new and varied patterns at clearances. Case lengths of 86 inch sheer lawns priced from 58 cents, white corded pique skirts and kilts 12 cents, bath towels and linens at sharply reduced rates, damask linens, linen towels, and mercerized linens for shirts and dresses at low prices.
Bargains in Wool Home Spuns at 25 Cents Yard
Small broken lots offer desirable home spun wool fabrics at 25 cents per yard. Colors include tans and grays suitable for walking and traveling skirts. Regularly priced from 50 to 89 cents.
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Cimes
Tutt
EB. Koontz
Simu2t
Berkshire
Tuomas Lewis
7Th Ave
6Th St
M. Martin's College
Ave
Salem, Va
MsTillinery
Justin
G. Webber
Salem Millinery
Kolner
W.R. Whitescarver & Bro’s
Virginia Cattle Food CO
Danville, Va
Johnston & Day
Udhite Kenit
Allen Block
Main Street
Clay Street
Episcopal Diocese of
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
F. G. Webber
Richmond
Robertson and
Marshall
John M. Oakey
Logan
Martin
Blacksburg
John Garst
8. K. Cox
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Charlestown
H. H. Kennedy
G. J. Ligon
W. Chapman
Salem Times-Register
Times-Register
Shott Bros
Wright
Bers
Roanoke College Notes
Diunk
Funk & Wagnalls
Parson
Imperial University of Japan
Hormne
College Avenue
Meeting of Trustees
Winchester
Barnes
ATE Drug Store
H. C. Barnes
Depot
Jore
Price-Armes Company, Limited
West Campbell Ave
Eae
Poyal Baking Powder Co
William Street
Pulaski
Edward Payne
Miss Duncan
Dublin
Sugar Run
Giles County
Commonwealth
Payne
Miles
F. W. Brown
W. W. Berkeley
Roanoke County
Watt, Retten & Clay
Spain
Castile
Argains
Rown’s Store
Duval House
Ladies’ Oxfords
Martine
Brown’s
Eprrons
Watt
Watt's
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