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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
2
The Salem Times-Register marks its thirty fifth year with proprietors Deniz and Ebber praised as shancogs newspaper men. The Norfolk Ledger calls the paper second to none among state weeklies, and the Ledger’s opinion is sincerely appreciated by the paper’s editors.
The graduating class numbered thirteen and received diplomas on the 18th instant. They were educated at a college where superstition is unknown and are not bothered by the unlucky number.
Mass meetings of Democrats in Campbell county and Lynchburg chose delegates to the Congressional convention and instructed them to back Major Peter J. Otey. Resolutions endorsed the choice, signaling broad district support for Otey as the preferred candidate.
Judge Blair warns that failure to bust may lead to continued expansion until we sit under our own vine and fig tree and harvest bread fruit from Philippine plants while drawing from Rico molasses streams. The hopeful dream seems unlikely to be realized before a bust occurs.
The Salem Times-Register marks its thirty fifth anniversary with a gracious note from the Richmond Times praising the rival paper. The tribute promises lasting memory and enduring esteem, using floral imagery to convey goodwill.
Congressman's action in arranging hotel quarters for sixteen Virginia delegates to the National Democratic convention at five dollars daily is described as a reasonable rate. A Norfolk joke about hotel agents is recalled, but the congressman was aiding delegates from his district as Virginia's National Committee member.
Roanoke prepares for carnival as voters prepare to decide the queen. Candidates include Stella Stras Claudine Woodrum and Virginia Rogers with Mrs John Morris also a strong contender. Legal notes cover a murder verdict in Brunswick county and Admiral Schley’s stated stance on a vice presidency.
Beackett of the USDA informs Samuel B. Wosd president of the Virginia Horticultural Society that Paris advices via W A Taylor show the society awarded second prize at the second international competitive fruit exhibit. Bay Special Millers Fertilizer from Roanoke Fertilizer Co. offered, and leave orders at Kinus & Kizagy Salem Va.
Governor Tyler told a cadet representative the Legislature should convene about November 16 to 10, elect delegates mid January, have the convention start February, and finish for a May 1901 ratification vote. If approved, the following November would inaugurate the new constitution.
On the Oneida reservation near Stockbridge Wisconsin a mother killed a chicken with a hatchet inspiring children to imitate a game of chicken. A head was severed and a child was slain. In the ensuing panic workers on a nearby derrick dropped large timbers, killing eight men.
An editorial urges graduates to continue learning after school and notes a May 24 vote on a constitutional convention. Results show 137,735 total ballots with 77,362 in favor and 60,270 against, Dickinson County not voting. The convention majority stands at 16.2 points without Dickinson.
Local residents and families are noted on visits to relatives in Christiansburg and nearby towns. Obituaries include Mrs L I Reese at Dry Hollow, age about 20, leaving two small children, and Aunt Dow a Black woman near Big Hill who died suddenly of heart disease. A serious fall incident injured Will Givens in Roanoke, while others attend commencements and burial services for Mrs Reese and relatives.
Rev Mr Lavender of Patrick Virginia preached at Union Church last Sunday morning and night. Equire Jordan Woodram is recovering enough to walk on pleasant days. The hoanoke Co Normal School closing exercises at Union Church Friday night drew a full house with students marching in led by the principal and Miss Guerrant from Roanoke.
Trinity Sunday school of Roanoke plans an excursion to Natural Bridge on June 16. Public invites attendance. Fare for round trip to Natural Bridge Station is 1.00. Round trip to Natural Bridge with transport and grounds admission is 2.00. Bicycles carried free. round trip to station and grounds admission is 1.50. Tickets on sale at Clerk's Office Dillard Persinger Whitescarver W. H. Tinsley offices.
A Crawford tandem bicycle for lady and gentleman priced at $25.00. Formerly owned by W. E. Wolfenden. Not as good as new but cheap at $25.00. Contact R. O. Ganoner Glenyar Va.
A Frederickstown Free Lance correspondent praises Professor R C Stearnes at Prince William Normal School commencement. The address, describing democracy as God given and divine, traces historical self government from ancient to modern times. The piece lauds Stearnes as a leading educator and links his views to Jeffersonian democracy and Bryan. A quartet sang The Star Spangled Banner after the speech.
J. Wm. Coon a leading county farmer and former president of Roanoke Bank died at his home near Tinker creek after paralysis struck him a week earlier. Survived by wife and five children, he was a Baptist and esteemed locally. Funeral held Tuesday at his home with burial near Hollins.
In Key West Florida a party of teachers along Boca Chica were swept by an undertow. Miss Edington of Roanoke Virginia was drowned before aid could reach her. She was the daughter of the late Rev. John D. Edington and sister of C. S. Edington of Ballehack. She served as a teacher in a local mission school.
Mrs Honoria Moomaw widow of J C Moomaw died at her Clover Dale home at noon Monday from a complication of diseases aged fifty seven She leaves six children She was the second wife of pioneer packer Moomew and was regarded as an estimable lady whose death is deeply regretted by many friends and acquaintances
The Board of Supervisors met at the courthouse last Saturday to review and reduce many accounts from physicians guards and others tied to the recent smallpox cases. They cut prices in most cases sometimes by half, estimating county costs to stamp out the disease at 1500 to 2000 dollars. The board also favorably considered Bent Mountain precincts fence law and adopted a resolution requiring monthly inspection of the county farm and almshouse by at least one board member.
The Board of Supervisors and overseers of the poor meet to curb pauper spending. They order district overseers to consult supervisors before issuing public aid and, absent other direction, to refer pauper applicants to the county almshouse. The board cites a well equipped farm and almshouse with few inmates as justification. The decision was unanimous.
Rumor notes a well known Elliston physician will wed a popular local woman near Union Street. Details withheld to keep the surprise for friends, with names to be released at the wedding.
Mr James W McCray sold his Back Creek farm of 1964 acres with a large bearing apple orchard to J B Allemony of Salem for 4500 dollars. Wm H McCampbell sold his 117 acre Cave Spring home place to Mrs Mary E Lecky for 3000 dollars. The East Main street house and lot, formerly Charles J Stevens, bought by J A Thomason for 510 dollars. The Mason's Creek home farm of 66 acres sold at auction to J W Bushong for 370 dollars.
Yesterday evening two young sons of Mr. Giles Puckett were playing beneath a lumber stack at a near construction site owned by Mr. Thomas Hann near the Woolen Mill. The support gave way and the plank pile fell with heavy force, causing severe injuries to both boys. The younger sustained grave facial injuries, a broken jaw, and mashed teeth, and was nearly declared dead before revival efforts brought him to consciousness. prospects of recovery are now hoped.
Mr. B. Leet of Suffolk Virginia finishes negotiations for 250000 acres in southern Alabama and forms a company to manufacture lumber on a large scale. The land is part of a large tract bought by Ex Secretary Alger and associates. Leet has long ties to the local lumber trade dating to 1800 91.
Wheatmen report the harvest in Oklahoma, Southern Kansas, Indian Territory and Southern Texas as the largest on record. Oklahoma alone is forecast to exceed thirty million bushels.
Dr. Carrington of Richmond performed a tumor removal from Governor Tyler's shoulder several days ago. The operation proved very successful with the Governor suffering little inconvenience.
This advertisement promotes a railway education institution offering telegraphy, railroad accounting, and typewriting with endorsements from major railway companies. It claims certified graduates are assisted into positions and invites both men and women to request a free catalogue.
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