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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
3
Mr F W Whitescarver announces a new Empire machinery range including binder mower and reaper. The local dealer touts low prices and neighborly satisfaction while inviting demonstrations before purchase.
A compilation of local items: illnesses of Dr. Geo S Luck and Capt R H Buckner death at Montvale, E T Williams opens a cigar factory in West Salem, J L Stevens’ son at Staunton school making progress, Quisenberry sells half interest for 15000, reassessment shows suburban land value drops while city center rises, and other community updates.
An advertisement extols blood purity as essential for health and morality. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy and offers a free medical adviser with postage details for sending stamps to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y.
The Times-Reuter lists patrons who settled their subscriptions in recent days. Names include N. F. Wertz, G. W. Abell, Mrs. Capt. Holland, Joseph Logan, J. B. Frier, H. J. Stevens, J. L. Beagle, John Carney, Ammon Starkey, J. W. Woods, J. D. Mauney, Miss Mamie Stevens, J. W. Doosing, J. C. Brown, W. J. Williams, Miss Lula V. Gibson, B. W. Armstrong, John John, Wm. Hinchee, J. Powell, Jack Johnston, Alonzo Horine, Mrs. H. C. Greenwood, Miss Almyra Johnston.
May term proceedings in Cave Spring involve Robert L. Phelps indicted for seduction under promise of marriage. Bail set at 2000 dollars with his brothers as sureties. he fled, bail forfeited, capias issued. Attorney cites unfair trial fears. courtroom friction over defense counsel and prior prosecutorial ties. Phelps last arrested in Valparaiso, Indiana, by Constable Blackwell.
Local notices list numerous visitors and relatives in Salem Blacksburg Bedford county and West Salem. Names include W E Bricker Berta Heynolds Blair Burwell Ivan Yance J Peter Oley Martha Thomas J J Agnew A T Horine B P Smith C B Cannadsy N L Johnston J M Oakey Hildreth family and others visiting or visiting relatives across Virginia and nearby states.
Roanoke prepares a July 2 opening for a week of events with crowds expected. The program includes opening night electric lights and coronation, Flower Day parades, National Day drills, Industrial displays, Confetti Day flower parades, Everybody’s Day parade, a knight tournament at the park, and a Hotel Roanoke lawn coronation ball.
Mrs. Augusta P Wolfenden died after a long illness at her home on Virginia Avenue aged about twenty seven. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Clay Chapman and a devout Christian. Funeral at Salem Methodist Church conducted by Rev. J S Engle with Rev. E W Hubard assisting. Interment at East Hill cemetery. Grieving husband W E Wolfenden receives wide sympathy.
Affectionate tribute to the late Mrs. Honora Moomaw by Rev. D. C. Moomaw. The poem recalls her gentle life, Christian faith, and the family’s grief, promising reunion at God's throne and praising her tireless service to loved ones and church.
The Roanoke County Court began its June term with Judge W W Mot presiding. J M Gates was named Justice of the Peace for Ogden Cave Spring district, bringing total justices to five. Various estates were committed to administration, a new Farland road project approved at an estimated cost of 350, and a $15 yearly pension for ex soldier John H Carbaugh approved. Bond set at 200 for estate admin cases. The Ellis sisters fornication cases were continued to next term.
Miss Johnston offers several pleasant rooms for occupation during the summer with terms available at her residence on Pennsylvania Avenue. Suitable tenants are invited to inquire at once.
Roanoke pastor Rev L G M Miller of St Mark's Lutheran Church has received a unanimous call to lead the Lutheran Church at Shepherdstown West Virginia. It is unknown if he will accept. The piece then discusses brakes and burdens, urging Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to restore stomach health and mental clarity, mentioning Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for constipation.
A letter from the India famine relief committee asks Salem Virginia readers to subscribe and donate via Farmers National Bank. The Times Register will publish contributor names and amounts as funds arrive, encouraging widespread gifts from pennies to large sums.
An unnamed gentleman, who prefers not to have his name published, arrived at the office and authorized a public appeal for Salem to raise 100 dollars for a fund, promising to match with an additional 100 dollars if reached. The note ends with a call to action and a rebuke of the hungry poor.
Trinity Sunday school Roanoke offers a June 20 excursion to Natural Bridge. Train departs Roanoke 8 20 a m with return from Natural Bridge 6 p m. electric car from Salem arrives in time. Fare is 1 00 round trip, or 2 00 including grounds admission and transport. Bicycles free to station for round trip purchasers. New Hallet and Davis piano catalogue promoted by Hobbie Co. factory sales in Roanoke and Lynchburg.
A notice highlights a place offering cold water to all visitors at no purchase required. The message emphasizes comfort and welcome for everyone regardless of buying goods.
Roanoke city treasurer Charles W. Thomas resigns citing ill health after years of service. The resignation is accepted and his deputy W. M. Turner is expected to succeed him.
Special price cuts announce a rush of umbrella buyers with lots cleared. Black Taffetas 26 inch now 1.10 from 1.50, Princess handles and silver plate 1.25 from 1.50. Col or Silk umbrellas highlight summer wear with a 2.75 shade now 1.98. 50e school umbrellas 30c. black serge Gloria umbrellas 8c.
A newspaper item notes a White Lawn Special offering short lengths, or mill ends, gathered by manufacturers and sold at 124 cents per yard, about 20 cents, for forty inch wide fabric. The arrangement is explained as defraying costs while awaiting larger lots.
Advertises gingham in short lengths with favorable pricing and return policy. Describes fabric as neat striped and check patterned. assures replacement for imperfect pieces and notes common availability across stores.
More of the Special Summer Drawers for Men in three ways Comfort, Price, and Goodness. 50 cents for flexible woven seats and ribbed anklets in bleached Pepperell jeans. usually a dollar elsewhere. 50 cents for striped Nainsook drawers priced far below typical. 25 cents deal cited as a bargain, with ongoing volume sales.
A wartime style display shows a range of Bath Soaps for sale with prices per cake or dozen. Uwanta Fern Leaf and Turkish Bath varieties cost 10 cents for three large cakes, while Craddock and Colgate lines run up to 50 cents per dozen or 12 cents per 8 ounce cake. Pears Unseated and 4711 White Rose appear at 12 cents, plus assorted kinds offered as four for 10 cents.
Cloth lined dress suit cases offered at two sizes 22 and 24 inches for 1.25 each, regularly 1.75 and 2.00. Features include brass hardware heavy leather handles and leather corners. Described as made much better than usual.
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