Trinity Sunday School Excursion to Natural Bridge from Roanoke
Trinity Sunday school Roanoke plans a Natural Bridge excursion by train with 8 20 a m departure and 6 00 p m return from Natural Bridge. An electric car from Salem arrives Roanoke in time for the train. Fare is 1 00 for round trip to station and 2 00 for round trip including grounds admission. Bicycles free to station for round trip riders. total 1 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Sunday School
Roanoke
Natural Bridge
Salem
Natural Bridge Station
Bridge
Millet seed and wagons for sale in Roanoke
A local ad offers German millet seed for sale and a range of wagons from Old Hickory Wagons. June 15 is noted with price and size options. Roanoke Feratrinzern Co provides car loads of stock and wagon arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Feratrinzern Co
New Gear Sour American Kinsey Dunn Remedy Promises Quick Kidney Relief
An ad touts a sudden cure for kidney, bladder, and back pain labeled New Gear Sour American Kinsey Dunn. It claims rapid relief for both men and women and relief from water retention, offered by Hillard & Porsinger, druggists in Salem, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsey Dunn
Thillard & Porsinger
Salom
Dillard & Versinger
Salem
Lad
Whitescarver Bros Fresh Seasonable Goods Store Ad
Whitescarver Bros advertise a complete line of fresh seasonable goods and promise not to be undersold on quality and terms. The ad touts canned goods packed for freshness, potted and canned meats, fish, Kipperd herring, garden and field seeds, nails and horseshoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Whitescarver
Empire
Whitescarver Bros
Salem Notes and Chatter from the Times-Recision
Local update from Salem with health reports on residents including Mrs. A. E. Carper and Mrs. K. M. Hardy, plus civic notes on Basic City’s proposed 2,000,000 steel plant and ward events. Mentions James Farrow’s improvement, Rev. F. H. Martin’s July 1 sermon, and population estimate of 5,520. Also reports burglaries, new local businesses, church preparations, and community notices.
Preston Condulf Matrimony In Union Street Parlor
Miss Myria Mae Preston and Dr. Samuel J. Condulf wed in a Union Street ceremony officiated by Rev. I. H. Martin. The wedding featured Lohengrin and Mendelssohn, bride’s roses, and receptions. The couple plans a trip to Norfolk and Baltimore before settling in Elliston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
P Reston
Union Street
Myria Mae Preston
Samuel J. Condulf
Elliston
Mass Hattie Wolfenden
Elza Persinger
Roanoke
J. H. Nininger
Norfolk
Lila Saul
Joseph Preston
Miss Crockett
Bluefield
Harry Reed
Lou Preston
S. P. Condulf
Pulaski
I. H. Martin
The
Baptist Church
Mendelessohn
Concert at Town Hall Charms Large Audience
A Thursday night benefit concert at Town Hall for the Lutheran Orphanage drew praise. Miss Williams of Norfolk impressed with a rich voice and strong encores. Mr. Seeligson and Mr. Barnitz received strong applause for solos. Mrs Gottschalk Seeligson showcased fine technique with songs such as Union by Gottschalk and Dixie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Barnitz
Gottschalk Seeligson
Union
Gottschalk
Dixie
Roanoke Carnival selects Claudine Woodrum queen
The Roanoke carnival ballot election crowned Claudine Woodrum daughter of Colonel and Mrs Rh H Woodrum as queen elect. Her court and maids of honor will be announced later with one maid from the county. Maids named include Miss Mary Belle Simmons, Miss Sallie Spessard, Miss Pearle Pendleton, Miss Olivia Helms, Miss Lottie Johnson, Miss Elizabeth Glasgow, and Miss Lottie Griffin. The Roanoke County maid will be decided tomorrow after other appointments are set.
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Roanoke
Claudine Woodrum
Rh. H. Woodrum
Botetourt
Mary Belle Simmons
Craig
Sallie Spessard
Lloyd
Pearle Pendleton
Franklin
Olivia Helms
Montgomery
Lottie Johnson
Farmers urged to view wet wheat impact as broader gain
The piece urges farmers not to panic over wet weather and wheat damage. It argues rain will benefit other key crops like corn oats grass millet and garden produce, reducing overall losses and inconveniences despite hardship to some wheat growers.
Salem Local Notes Highlight Moves and Marriages
Local residents and visitors fill a lively roll call. Miss Mary EB Kizer, once of Salem, visits brother J O Kier in Columbia. Several families return from visits to Hanging Rock and Greenbrier County. A Salem couple, William T Ferris and Laura D McCune, marry at Hull House with Rev. F H Martin officiating. The Salem Machine Works reports growing business and new mill contracts. Evangelists Strouse and Oakey plan a Canada-Maine revival loop before Salem pentecostal meetings. A West Salem cigar factory opens, aiming for local success following Fleming Bros. prior scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary EB. Kizer
Salem
Columbia
J. 0. Kier
L. J. Clay
Mark Jarrett
Greenbrier County
W. Va
Ashbury College
Kentucky
Ketta Stuart
Ohio
Hugh Walton
Montgomery County
R. H. Logan
Kansas City
J.G. Shank
Williamston
D. C
Roanoke
Wm. T. Ferris
Laura D. McCune
Hull House
F. H. Martin
B. W. Arnold
State Female Normal School
Farmville
R. C. Stearnes
H. PD. Shank
Salem Machine Works
Mills
Clarence B. Strouse
John M. Oakey, Jr
St. Johns
Canada
Maine
F. ©. Carper
Benj. J. Darnenle
Roanoke College
Episcopal Seminary
Alexandria
de Lamar
Nevada
Death Angel Visits Elm Street Family and Small Child
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs. Willson of Elm Street at age about fifty after months of illness. Funeral at the Presbyterian church in Salem with interment at East Hill cemetery. Also announced is the death of Julia Killian, two years old, granddaughter of Capt. C. M. Killian, from cholera infantum, buried beside her father at East Hill cemetery. An advertisement promotes Terry Davis Pain Killer as a cure for summer complaints and various aches.
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Elm Street
Rockbridge County
Salem
Presbyterian Church
East Hill Cemetery
C. M. Killian
College Avenue
Julia
W. S. Killian
W. P. Killian
Terry Davis
Price
Local Marriages and Industry Notes From The Area
Mr Thomas J Williams wed Mrs Mary Etta Williams near Cave Spring and will reside in Salem. On Wednesday evening Mr Thomas H Tanner of Oakdale West Virginia married Miss Willie FE Goodman of Leslie. Sixty five years marks long operation for Hallet & Days Piano Co Boston as oldest piano maker in America. Hobbie Company Roanoke and Lynchburg noted as factory agents.
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Thomas J. Williams
Cave Spring
Mary Etta Williams
Goong
J Williams
Salem
Thomas H. Tanner
Oakdale
W. Va
Willie FE. Goodman
Leslie
Hallet & Days Piano Co
Boston
America
Hobbie Company
Pleasant rooms for rent by Miss Johnston on Pennsylvania Ave
Miss Johnston offers several pleasant rooms for rent for the summer. Terms apply at her residence on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Summer Music Class Conducted by Miss Horine
Join the summer class of music on College avenue conducted by Miss Horine. All instruments taught along with Harmony and Elocution. Terms are extremely low. Try a few lessons in the early morning periods.
Carnival Premium List Prizes at Rieley & Ramsey Roanoke
Rieley and Ramsey publish a carnival premium list calling contestants to register during carnival week at their store on Salem Avenue Roanoke Virginia. Prizes include Packarl's shoes for best wheat sample, A H Oliver Co sandals for a child bouquet, and Drew Selby shoes for best selfmade candy. entries require in person registration and sample submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packarl
A. H. Oliver Co
Drew, Selby & Co
Balem Ave
Roanoke
Salem town’s postwar revival invites new business
The Roanoke Times notes Salem’s bustling commerce and growing activity after the war. It invites distant merchants to establish business there and reside in a pleasant country, but excludes Negroes and Radicals, reflecting the era’s attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Times
Salem
M. Webber
J. G. Webber
the Times-Reaiswer
White caps whip man in Pittsylvania county action follows
A Monday dispatch from Danville reports Larkin Atkinson a white man was dragged from bed by white caps at Spring Garden in Pittsylvania County. He was severely whipped and forced to leave the neighborhood after letters of an insulting nature to a local young lady were shown to her father. Atkinson, married with several children, had recently moved from the house he vacated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Larkin Atkinson
Spring Garden
Pittsylvania County
Atkinson
WASHINGTON Heights man swears out restraint warrant
John Martin files against his wife claiming fear from dire threats. Justice Powell sends Mrs. Martin to jail on default of a $25 bond to keep the peace. Norwich justice also holds Thomas Mills on two warrants from J. L. Wimmer. One for assault and one for very bad conduct, with fines and penalties in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Washington Heights
Salem
Roanoke
Justice Powell
Martin
Thomas Mills
Squire Powell
Norwich
J. L. Wimmer
Rapid Richmond Divorce Leads to Quick Second Marriage
Edward Hoy Wren received a divorce in Henrico County Court on Monday at 5 10 PM and within ten minutes at 5 20 PM secured a license to wed a pretty young East End woman. The ceremony followed soon after. The couple plans a Florida honeymoon.
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Richmond
Edward Hoy Wren
Henrico County Court
East End
Florida
Colonel Ross sells large North River farm near East Lexington
Colonel J. D. H. Ross sells his six hundred acre North River farm near East Lexington to J. M. Quisenberry for 20000 pounds. Twenty one thousand pounds paid in cash, possession to Quisenberry now. The farm includes one hundred acres of wheat yielding about twenty five bushels per acre. Quisenberry, a well known former Salem resident, takes ownership. Portovana cigar advertised by Salem dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
J. D. H. Ross
North River
J. M. Quisenberry
Quisenberry
West Virginia Couple Arrested on Murder Charge
A Wheeling dispatch reports Edward Gregg and his wife were arrested at Moundsville by the Humane Society for Children on murder charges. They allegedly ordered medicine for their sick child but failed to provide it, resulting in the child's death. The case is without precedent in West Virginia and developments are awaited.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Edward Gregg
Moundsville
The
Humane Society For
West Virginia
Lawn Mowers Offer and a Tragic Train Accident
An advertisement touts lawn mowers with price points of 82.75, 2.75, and 0.00 each while Clifford Priddy of Washington, attempting to board a freight train in Roanoke yard, had both feet cut off above the ankles. He was sent to relatives in the city. authorities note the incident may involve attempted theft of a ride.
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Clifford Priddy
Washington
Roanoke
Priddy
Desirable 8 room residence on Virginia avenue
Eight room house on Virginia avenue with a large lot and outbuildings. Med room and dining room furniture for sale. Terms reasonable. Apply to W. E. Wourenpsa. June 24. College age. Salem, Va.
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Virginia Avenue
W. E. Wourenpsa
College Age
Salem
Liberal Contributions For India Famine Relief In Salem
Since the last issue a $100 check was sent by Capt. J. C. Langhorne to the India Famine Relief fund and Salem churches collected. Contributions from Salem total several hundred dollars with more expected, and others may leave funds at the Farmers National Bank.
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Tors
India Famine Relief Fund
J. C. Langhorne
Salem
L’armers National Bank
Carnival ads tout premiums and stores in Roanoke
Roanoke’s Carnival week features Watt, Retten & Clay premiums and a big store visit plea. I Wise offers fashionable clothing at comparable prices near Campbell Ave and Jefferson St. Salem Millinery promotes cheap millinery with Mrs Webber. Salem shoe firm Roanoke Shoe Co advertises three premiums. Fairfax Bros advert lawn mowers. Goodwin burial services. G T Kern blacksmith and wheelwright services. Lake Spring Land Co. lots auction July 21. Baltimore Dental Association ad noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Watt, Retten & Clay
I. Wise
N. FE
Campbell Avenue
Jeferson Street
Roanoke Shoe Co
Salem
Harry Ballard
Webber
Rieley & Ramsey
Salem Avenue
Fairfax Bros
F. ’. Goodwin
G.T. Kern
R. H. Logan
Lake Spring Land Co
Baltimore Dental Association
Carnival Week Contests At Store For Ladies And Gentry
A long list of Carnival week contests offers prizes to ladies and young men registering at the store. Awards include American Lady Corsets, tissue paper chrysanthemums, a self raising silk umbrella, magazine subscriptions, gloves, trunks, dresses, and a leather traveling bag. Prizes depend on registration, weight, height, or descriptions written at the counter during Carnival week.
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Delineator Publish Co
New York
Carnival Week
H. W
Rountrie & Ro
Radford
Lynchburg
Updegraff
Updegraft
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Postoffice
Salem, Va
Perry Davis & Son
Millet
the Grocers
Chase & Sanborn’s
Chase & Sanborn
Johnston & Day
Bailey Wadkins
Frank Ammen
West Salem
Smith & Ferguson
School of Methods
James Farrow
Mason's Cove
A. E. Carper
M. J. Ballard
K. M. Hardy
Ashton Tinsley
Blacksburg College
J. H. McClaugherty
Broad Street
Mae Jewel
Osceola Walton
James Persinger
Claude Haislip
John Walker
Neamer
W. W. McClung
the Sentinel
Lyle
Winsboro
McClung
James Bear
John H. Bear
Commonwealth
R. W. Kime
J. H. Humphrey
Salt Works
Suallville
K. & Roller
Luray
Minefield
H. ©. V. Campbell
F. P. Goodwin
Charles Bush
Vinton
Nellie Griffin
Washington State Grand Lodge of Masons
W. Logan
Agner & Sons
Evans Building
Allen Lock
Shank
Hashion
L. W. T. Waller
Ting-Tsing
China
W. E. Wolfenden
Williams Cigar Company
Messrs
D. T. Williams
A. M. Darnall
Dr. Pierce
Mrs. J. ©. Deverle
Conduff
Preston
A. H. Throckmorton
Washington and Lee University
F. V.N, Lainter
Throckmorton
Dudley Bougher
Meg Wiley
Market Street
Hoogher
Christiansburg
Messrs. A.M. Darnall
Ll. T. Williams
Fleming Bros
Portoyana
Ile Ilas
H. C. Barnes
Roanoke, Va
the Hardware Hustlers
Liberal Contributions
F. G. Webber
Salem Milliner
Price-Armes Coo
Ltd
W. Campbell Ave
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven, Conn
Baptist Orphanage
Thos. IL
Tuos
L. Presto
Berkshire
Thomas Lew
Tilt Ave
6Th St
Jneitr
Roanoke Fertilizer CO
Kinin & Kizen
Dr. Miles
Ain Wilks
ORY Goods
Sentinel
F. W. Brown
Netson
C. SalemVa
J.A. Thomason&co Jewelers and Stationers
And
sDodaoa Gaaervar Tolalocloloio Isis
Lal
Bettew & Clay
Salem Ave
Virginia
Watt, Rettew & Clay
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