Atlantic City Excursions From Norfolk and Western Railways
Special excursions via Norfolk and Western Railway linked to the Pennsylvania Railway on June 20 July 5 and 18 August 1 15 and 20 and September 12 2001. Tickets sold only for trains Nos 28 and 29 on excursion dates good on all regular trains north of Hagerstown except Pennsylvania Limited and valid to return leaving the seashore and Philadelphia within sixteen days. A ten day stopover at Philadelphia allowed on the outbound trip if tickets are deposited with Broad Street Station Philadelphia on arrival. Salem round trip fare is 12.00. For details contact W B Bevill Gen Pass Agent and M F Bragg Gen Tr Agent Roanoke Va. I Know One Save Remedy for an obstinate cold. Its name is Pyny-Baleam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Pennsylvania Railway
Aviwust
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania Limited
Seashore
Philadelabia
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Salem
W. B. Bevill
Gen
M. F. Bragg
Roanoke
Hoodily
Gen. Fitz Lee
Charlottesville
Robert Dooley
Boston
Newport News
Pennsylvania
Robert FE. Lee
Washington and Lee University
Frank T. Howard
New Orleans
Lexington
United States
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Caye Spring Baptist Church
P. H. Abell
Wm. KE. Wolfenden
Blacksburg
Col. J. Hampton Hoge
Ethel Sigsbee
Charles D. Sigsbee
Battleship Maine
Robert T. Small
Sam Small
Quackle
Tyree Missionary Society
Salem Baptist Church
N. Maynard
Japan
Salem Lodge
Methodist Church
J. 8. Engle
Lodge
Odd Fellowship
Elia Wheeler Wilcox
the Times
Montgomery Counties
Paul Scherer
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
R. C. Stearnes
Frasier
Iowa
Iowa State Board of Agriculture
Junior Hose Company of
Norfolk
Norfolk & Western
L. KE. Lockabill
Old Pommt Comfort
Fortress Monroe
Hampton Roads
Hampton
Soldiers Home
Portsmouth
Berkley
Ocean View
Virginia Beach
Arllington
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Potomac
Norfok
W. H. Tinsley
L. E. Looxanite
Mansger
Local Valley Sketch Notes Crops Improve and Local Affairs
Messaus Brorrons reports a lively valley scene with good crops, wheat and grass thriving, farmers preparing corn, two young men in tannery trouble, W E E Thomas sawing lumber to build a church, a death noted for Mrs Betsy aged 71, seventeen year locusts numerous, Allen Anderson guiding nine bands in mountain corn and a bachelor seeking Bradshaws Creek with a humorous touch.
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Messaus
Bprrons
Ah. W. EE. Thomas
Little Catawba
Betsy
Allen Anderson
Bradshaws Creek
Pat Ann Bru
Town of Salem Taxes Past Due for 1900
All Town of Salem taxes for 1900 are now past due and must be settled at once. No further indulgence can be given, as I must settle up with the town for that year. Jueitf J. B. FRIER, 8. T. 8, "i.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Jueitf
J. B. Frier
Roanoke area notes mix of politics and progress
A collage of town items covers politics and progress from General Hood to electric light contracts, wartime memories, and local social notices. Mentions Charlottesville, Washington and Lee University, Roanoke county visitors, and prospects of a new home for Gen. Fitz Lee.
Divided Delegation Marks County Democratic Meeting
At the Town Hall the county Democratic mass meeting featured Montague Echols and Swanson factions vying for delegates. Montague supporters outnumbered rivals. voting produced five Montague, 24 Swanson, and 14 Echols delegates with harmony hoped for despite a stormy scene and procedural confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Montague
Echols
Swanser
Bowman
W. Garrison Wood
Bansack
B. W. Logan
Col
A. M. Bowman
Dr. O. Wiley
É&C
Dr. Wiley
Col. Bowman
Salem
Town Hall
J. C. Langhorne
J. P. Houtz
Chas. D. Denit
Charles Wilson
Court House
Geo. M. Muse
R. H. Garthright
H. H B. Powell
M. M. Rogers
Pollard
W. B. Daniel
Mr. Muse
Swanson
Cave Spring
L. D. Bell
L. L. Greenwood
J. Coles Terry
J. W. Turner
W. H. H. Richardson
H. McQueen
Catawba
J. H. Chapman
J. C. Farrow
R. J. Stearnes
A. J. Montague
Big Lick
Stearnes
Moffett
J. Taylor Ellyson
Petition Seeks J T Crabtree as Salem High Principal
A Salem High School petition, largely signed by patrons, urges the School Board to appoint Prof. J. T. Crabtree principal to replace Prof. W. M. Adams who recently resigned. Crabtree, a former Roanoke College professor until 1890, has led Sharon College in Bland county this past year and would return to Salem where he has long been a popular citizen. Adams departs with the best regard of patrons and pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem High School
J. T. Crabtree
W. M. Adams
Crabtree
Roanoke College
Sharon College
Bland County
Jef. Adams
Wanted notice for oxen and wagon in Roanoke
An advertiser seeks buyers for a yoke of oxen weighing 1500 to 1700 pounds and aged 5 to 8 years. Describe, price, and other details to the undersigned. Also wants a strong wagon. Contact D. C. Moomaw, Roanoke, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Moomaw
Roanoke
Roanoke College trustees elect new secretary
At the recent trustee meeting R W Kime Esq class of 89 was chosen secretary to replace Dr H C Wells who served since the Board’s founding until his death last December. John W Carter Esq class of 82 Martinsville Va resigned as a trustee because courts there meet annually during Board meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke College
R. W. Kime
8. C. Wells
John W. Carter, Esq
Martinsville
Boarders for two pleasant rooms on Pennsylvania avenue
Two pleasant rooms on Pennsylvania Avenue near street car and post office are available for boarders. Apply to P. O. Box 236, Salem, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Avenue
P. O. Box
Salem
Salem revisits and travels among friends and kin
A wide list of Salem residents and visitors details moves among relatives in Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Maryland. Rev Dr A W Pitzer visits Salem friends while Prof Nugent from Syracuse arrives for summer with family. many locals and kin plan vacations, concerts, college visits, and marriage events.
Welcome Salem church program for Maynards return
A welcome service was held at Salem Baptist Church on Wednesday at eight for Rev and Mrs Nathan Maynard, returned missionaries from Japan. The program featured addresses by Dr F H Martin Rev G J Hobday Prof R Stearnes solos by Mrs J W Beard and Miss Bessie Wiley a choir anthem and infant class song. Rev N Maynard gave a response. The Maynards, who last seven years in Japan, return home for rest and will spend most of their vacation in Salem. The event drew a large audience and was warmly received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Pitzer
Washington
Salem
Mes. V
Yompkins and Son
Atlanta
Senat Sayers
Mary White
Henderson
Minnie
Hugh Williams
West Salem
G. R. Ragan
Danville
W. D. Crawford
Augusta County
Wm. J. Moon
Academy Street
Engle
Marlinsburg
W. Va
H.T. Hidreth
Boston
New York
Paul OC. Nugent
Syracuse
N. Y
J. E. Cassell
Mount Joy
Chas. H. Cassell
N. & W. Railway
W. Price
Bent Mountain
Seldon W. Anderson
Akron
Ohio
N. B. Johnston
Memphis
Tenn
Samuel Claggett
Parkersburg
J. M. Harlowe
Nathan Maynard
Uoyington
W. A. Smith
Roanoke College
Conover
O. Webber
D. B. Strouse
Tabernacle
Nannie
Margaret Sanders
Baltimore
Blacksburg
G. Logan Martin
Martin
Edward Jeter
Newport News
Marshall Lockett
W. F. Lockett
Ogden
Julia A. Trout
Libert Chandler
England
United States
Bernard P. Smith
Christian Church
Charlottesville
May Perry
Giles County
T. R. Boon
Supreme Castle Knights of the
Mystic Shain
Harrisburg
Virginia
Niagara Falls
Chas. D. Denit
Baffalo
Harry Moore
Jett Moore
Oscar Owens
Jas. Owens
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute
Staunton
Salem Baptist Church
Japan
F. H. Martin
G. J. Hobday
R. ©. Stearnes
J. W. Beard
Bessie Wiley
N. Maynard
Maynard
Bessie Harlowe
Court of Appeals Denies Writ in Comb Case
Counsel for George Comb were notified that the Court of Appeals refused the writ of error in his appeal from a county court verdict. The jury sentenced him to five years in the penitentiary for the killing of John P. Booth. The circumstances remain familiar to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Comb
Court of Appeals
John P. Booth
Masonic Officers Elected for Taylor Lodge
Taylor lodge of Masons held a Monday night communication at this place electing officers for the ensuing term. Worshipful Master J. H. Chapman. Senior Warden J. E. Shank. Junior Warden V. Vance. Senior Deacon H. J. Bailard. Junior Deacon W. R K. Hester. Secretary J. B. Camden. Treasurer J. H. Duncan. Tyler J. M. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Lodge of Masons
J. H. Chapman
J. E. Shank
V. Vance
H. J. Bailard
W. R K. Hester
J. B. Camden
J. H. Duncan
J. M. Thomas
Mr. W. R. Cross Marries Lula Armstrong in Memphis
Wilbur R. Cross of Salem marries Lula Clayton Armstrong of Salem in a Memphis ceremony officiated by Rev. Dr. Hamner. The bride wore white liberty silk and the maid of honor was Sarah Hancock of Roanoke. The couple, guests, and relatives celebrated with green and white decor and ices before leaving for a Southern bridal tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Cross
Memphis
Lula
Sarah Hancock
Roanoke
Charles Preston
Wilbur R. Cross
John N. Armstrong
Times-Reaisten
Mrs. Cross
Salem
Hotel Duval
Tribute of Prospect Farmers and Mechanics Benevolent Fire Insurance Association
At the annual meeting the association adopted resolutions on the deaths of Benjamin F. Moomaw Marshall P Frantz Thornton P Frantz and J W Mason. They praised Moomaw as founder and first president, Frantz as long time secretary treasurer, and noted the stature of the others as respected citizens. The committee expressed sympathy to families and directed minutes, copies to families, and publication in Roanoke and Botetourt papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Mechanics’ Benevolent Fire Insurance Association
Benjamin F. Moomaw
Marshall P. Frantz
Thornton P. Frantz
J. W. Mason
B. F. Moomaw
M. P. Frantz
T. P. Frantz
Roanoke
Botetourt
Grayman
BP. Savn
F. Bruen
Barr
R. Logan
Gala Day Planned for Baptist Orphanage Cornerstone
The corner-stone of the Baptist Orphanage main building will be laid July 4 with Masonic ceremonies. Grand Master O A Kerns will preside, assisted by Taylor lodge and many prominent Masons. Lodges from other points are invited, with speakers being considered. Salem expects hundreds of visitors and a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Orphanage
O. A. Kerns
State Grand Lodge
Taylor Lodge
Salem
Sealed road project notices and estate sale advertised
Commissioner Thos M Bell announces sealed proposals to build a public road in his column while Robert Logan trustee plans to sell a lot in Steelton Land Co property. Executors L D Bell and T M Bell of G M Bell deceased advertise July 6 farm sale. Perry Davis Pain-Killer promotion ends with seasonal death notices and store pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. M. Bell
Robert Logan
Steelton Land Company
L. D. Bell
T. M. Bell
G. M. Bell
Watt, Retten & Clay
Capable Woman Wanted for Housework in Salem VA
Small family seeks a capable woman to cook and perform general housework in Salem Virginia. Apply to Lock Box 347 between January 21 and January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Big Salem clothing sale offers hundreds of garments at half price
Sizable Salem stock offers 500 suits from $2.50 to $10, 500 pants at or below New York wholesale cost, $1,000 worth of dress goods, large fur hat selection, six dozen kid gloves for 75 cents, and a vast array of dry goods and gents furnishings at reduced rates. Dillard & Persinger, College avenue, invites spot cash buyers with prices guaranteed against Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salem
Dillard & Persinger
College Avenue
Roanoke
M. Martin
A Helpless Child and the Value of Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
A lament on a weak child isolated from normal activity, describing lifelong hardship due to disability. The piece urges expectant mothers to trust Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription to safeguard maternal health and pass on strength to future children.
Curtain Sale Slashes Prices On New Fall Patterns
Large Curtain sale offers hundreds of pairs at deeply cut prices from 75 cents to 6.50 with new fall patterns from top manufacturers. Poles, rods, rugs, drapery fabrics, tapestries, and porch blinds discounted, many well below regular values.
Bargain Linen and Dry Goods Sale Announcement
A historic notice listing low prices on assorted textiles and household linens. Items include 4 cent sheets, 9 cent yard English and Sea Island shirtings, 12 cent pillow cases, 25 cent bolster cases, and 75 cent torn hemmed sheets, all marketed as high quality and reduced from higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Sea Island
Pereales
White Goods Department Deals and Special Values
The notice touts the White Goods department with daily undervalues. It highlights Sheer White Lawn at 64 cents per yard, Black Pique at 15 cents, and Imperial Long Cloth at $1.25 per piece of 12 yards, stressing special wash goods values now on counters.
Black Silks for Summer Waists
This silk department advertises bargains on black silks and waterproof Jap materials. Highlights include 2s inch Toshiki waterproof Jap at 75 cents, 25 inch Jap at 42 cents, 27 inch Jap at 50 cents, 21 inch Louisine for summer dresses at 75 cents, 21 inch black Taffeta at 59 cents, and Pine Swiss Taffeta 26 inch at $1.00.
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Atlanic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Avalon
Angelesea
Wildwood Holly Beacon N. J
la Grippe
Miles
Berkshire
Thomas Lewis
Ave
S. M. Martin's College Ave
Balem
Kolner
Whitescarver & Bru
Salem, VA
MRS. Leal Milk & Butter
Virginia Cattle Food CO
Danville, Va
Johnston & Day
Uchite & Enit
Allen Block
Main Street
Clay Street
Prof
Nchester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven, Conn
Barnes
ATE Druc
H. C. Barnes
MR. Cross A
Benedict
Miss Armstrong
Perry Davis
Milliery
Chicago
Julia Parrish
Wert
Larry
Phaeton
Emaegt
Tuti
Christiansburg
Old Montgomery
J. H. Paumer
Brgains
Rown’s Store
Duval House
Ladies’ Oxfords
Martines
Brown’s
Watt’s
Tery
Sea Yard
White Goods
Watt, Rettew
Is & 120
Salem Ave
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