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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
3
Salem Items Show Local Happenings and Personal Moves
Roanoke area notices include property purchases on Union street, a move to the Petty farm, and new hardware ventures in Lynchburg. Local weddings and church events feature Rev W J Shelburne of Richmond, while Odd Fellows plan a 50th anniversary celebration. Smallpox cases arise near Roanoke with two victims named Arthur and Kedden. Birth marks and maternity remedies are discussed with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleath
Jordan Woodrum
Bent Mountain
GL Worden
B. E. Gilleck
Union Street
J L Shanks
Arthur
Kedden
J. M Thomas
Hassip
Deaths in Hanging Rock and Green Ridge areas
Mrs Mannie Wenderson widow of John M Anderson died at Hanging Rock on Sunday morning after a severe pneumonia. She was 57 and left three daughters and three sons. Funeral at Hanging Rock church, burial in Bennett Spigs Cemetery. Mrs Myers wife of Mr We Myers died Saturday at Green Ridge home after illness. She was about 40 and a Dunkard member. Funeral Sunday by Rev Joan Neff and burial at Green Ridge burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannie Wenderson
John M Anderson
Hanging Rock
Hargeeg Rock
IF Ho Martin
Mr Thomas
Ronanoke
Bennett Spigs
Death notices from Mis Gertie Rhodes and others
Mrs Gertrude Rhodes died at her father Emery Rhodes's home on High Street after months of consumption. She was about twenty and this followed the loss of an infant sister Lily. Funeral at her home. burial at East Hill. Elizabeth Garman died after a long illness at her Catawba home leaving a large family. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs B B Garman of Upper Untawbd died recently. Joel Starkey, aged 81, found dead in bed. well known in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Rhodes
Emery Rhodes
High Street
Elizabeth Garman
Catawba
B. B. Garman
Upper
Untawbd
Joel Starkey
Franklin County
Well Known Salem Gentleman Dies After Illness
The well known gentleman near Salem died last Thursday night at about 63 years after several weeks illness. He was honest and trusted by friends, noted for eccentricities and fondness for ladies. A Confederate soldier, he lived as a bachelor. Funeral services were held at his home Friday evening, with interment in the family burial ground nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Lowry
Society of Ladies
Illnesses and Health Updates in West Salem Area
Mrs. W. 8. Agner remains very ill at home in West Salem. Cel. A. M. Bowman is improving slowly. Mrs. Thomas Wimmer is very ill at her home. Mr F. Webber has been very sick but is improving. Dr Chase Cocke of Hollins remains critically ill in Roanoke. Rev. H. Martin is confined to his Broad Street home by sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agner
West Salem
A. M. Bowman
Thomas Wimmer
F . Webber
Chase Cocke
Hollins
Roanoke
H. Martin
Broad Street
Judge Blair Praises Torrens Land Registration Effort
Judge Henry E Blair of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit lauds efforts to adopt the Torrens system in the state. He notes the articles on the subject and expresses belief it would greatly benefit landholders since Jefferson’s descent law era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Times of Sunday
Blair
Henry E Blair
Fourteenth Judicial Circmt
Jefferson
Judge Mffett Presses Dry District Case in Salem County
In a County Court session on Tuesday Judge Mffett instructed the jury during liquor caves proceedings. He stated that Salem Magisterial District is dry and that selling wine or liquor in the district is unlawful. He also told jurors that if the prisoner received money from witnesses to obtain intoxicants and delivered it, he could be treated as the seller if no other seller appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mffett
Salem
Emma Hughes Smashes Saloon in South Millville
Emma Hughes of Millville armed with a hatchet entered a local saloon frequented by her husband and smashed every bottle of beer. She then escorted her husband home, drawing temperance reform support as plans for a new movement begin the next night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millville
Emma Hughes
South Millville
Nation
Hughes
Local notables and happenings noted in town
Mr L O Brown visits his father in the county while in Jacksonville Tenn Judge Breckerridges and ex Judge W Simmons visit for professional work Mr Eisnyder longtime county resident dies near Cave Spring aged 44 Miss Latra Bishop aged 15 dies from consumption A W Haff recovers from a ladder accident Mollie Maib returns home from Salem after her father's illness Messiah W and M G McClung summoned to Franklin W Va over telegraph Locomobile exhibition from Roanoke draws crowds at Li sale of W Bingham property near Hollins brings good prices Judge W W Moffett buys Oliver property on Union Street W H Tinsley sells for cash to James Vox Royal Oak Ma for a naval project A Burtons Sons moves to new quarters near the post office Clothiers relocate to Hurner building Professor Wm M Greybill resigns as president of Synodical College at Rogersville Tenn Professor Willoughby A Reade Alexandria to lecture March 15 at Town Hall Pro fessor Reade needs space reduction to public Rogue sale at Dillard’s drug store draws readers to the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L O. Brown
Jacksonville
Tenn
Breckerridges
W. Simmons
Fincastle
Eisnyder
Cave Spring
Latra Bishop
Bishop
Vinton
Rupanoke
Yust- Huff Company
W. Bingham
Hollins
National Mutual, Boarding and Loan Association
Union Street
Oliver
W. H. Tinsley
Culpeper County
James Vox
Royal Oak
Ilora Nelms
Hovylius
Messrs
Buruons
Hurner
Wuile
Wm M. Greybill
Synodical College
Rogersville
Lenn
Virginia
Balem
Willoughby A. Reade
Alexandria
Reanute College Athletic Association
Reade
Mekers
Dillard's
Rogue
Local Authoress Debuts With A Cuban Themed Novel
Miss Anna Copeland of this place launches her first literary work titled The Heroine of Santiago a historical novel praised by readers. Published by Ibby Press Publishing Company New York the book weaves Cuban life and manners with a tale of love and sacrifice. Available now from J A Thomason Co. locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Copeland
Santiago
Ibby Press Publishing Company
New York
J A. Thomason & Co
Honor Roll Highlights From Hangin Neck School
Honor roll list for Hang ing Neck school covers weeks ending February 8 and February 15. Names include James Truxell Gracie Littrell Lottie Littrell Bessie Trevey Julia Dulaney Ivy Trevy Gertrude Dulaney Martha Parrish Arthur Littrell and others with multiple grade level mentions across Primary and Grammar grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanging Neck
Waa Kime
James Truxell
Gracie Littrell
Frank Parrish
Sia
Lottie Littrell
Bessie Trevey
Julia Dulaney
Ivy Trevy
Gertrude Dulaney
Sth
Eulia Parrish
Myrtha Parrish
Ustus Littrell Ltd
Rade
Arthur Littrell
Death of Charlie Osborne near New River coal fields
In Radford Virginia on February 25 report details the death of Charlie Osborne who wandered toward Grigsby North Carolina after entering coal country. He froze overnight beside a railroad track near New River, developed pneumonia, and died despite medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
Charlie Osborne
New River Tast
Grigsby
Ashe County
North Carolina
New Kiver
Blindlisted aunt of Andrew Jackson mourns Galveston flood loss
Mrs America Robinson, 75, traveling from Galveston via Richmond, recounts that her son George Robinson and his wife and four children drowned in the Galveston flood. She fled on foot, reaching New Orleans 203 miles away, noting Galveston relief funds were diverted to rebuilding rather than aid the starving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Town
America Robinson
Galveston
Richmond
Robinson
Andrew Jackson
John Robinson
George Robinson
Virginia
New Orleans
Houston
Will of George W. Lowry Admitted to Probate
The late George W. Lowry’s will, executed in 1893, is probated in County Court. Executor Charles L. Hatcher qualified to settle an estate valued at four to five thousand dollars. Bequests include cash gifts to G W Zirkle and Mrs Mortha Hatcher, plus a monument costing at least two hundred dollars. The Lutheran Orphan Home could receive at least three thousand dollars. Additional property in Kansas is suspected but not yet valued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lowry
Charles L Hatcher
Gberenu
Lowry
G W Zirkle
Mortha Hatcher
tKichmend
Lutheran Orphan Home
Kansas
Backing Judge Blair As Delegate In Constitutional Convention
Locals urge Judge H F E Bish to let his name stand for the district seat. A speaker says Blair would be a strong, respected delegate with broad legal experience. Watts and Blair are viewed as a powerful team for the district's representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. FE. Bish
Blair
Watts
Fires Hit Roanoke Homes as Authorities Probe Suspected Arson
Two fires lit Roanoke on Monday damaged homes of D E Spengler in upper floors and Alex Lebright in East Roanoke with incipient blazes likely arson. Miss Lors Catogroi died recently and Lizzie Hodges, sister to Walter Hodges, passed away Monday leaving five children. Thomas C Wilson found dead at a relative’s home in Bedford City aged 48. he had worked as a clerk in Norfolk and Western offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
D. E. Spengler
Alex Lebright
Lors Catogoi
Lizzie Hodges
Walter L. Hodges
Joseph J. Louis
John
Frank Ostoenn
Thomas C Wilson
Bedford City
Norfolk and Western General
Perry Davis Pain Killer Advertises Quick Pain Relief
Perry Davis Pain Killer touted for speedy relief from pain and as indispensable for accidents and dysentery cholera morbus. Sold everywhere with no substitutes claimed. priced 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Desirable Salem Homes Sold Cheap on Easy Terms
W Hixsiey offers several Salem houses for sale with favorable terms. A six room dwelling is listed at $600 with $55 down and $10 monthly payments. See bin Marlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
W.hixsiey
Marlin
Reverend F H Martin Named Baccalaureate Speaker at Blue Ridge College
The Rev F H Martin of this place accepted the invitation to deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Blue Ridge College commencement on March 5. The college sits in Botetourt county and includes Miss Alice Lemon among its successful teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F H Martin
Blue Ridge College
Botetourt County
Alice Lemon
Salem's Dry Law Enforced In County Court Indictments
In Salem Magisterial district six colored defendants were convicted of selling liquor. Fines ranged from 20 to 80 dollars with two months imprisonment in each case, suspension of imprisonment pending further order, and strong warnings to avoid future violations. Commonwealth's Attorney Kime led prosecution. defense by Col. J. H. Hoge and Maj. W. W. Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Frank Myers
Wyatt Uoningham
Granville Brown
James Early
Ned Taylor
M.ffett
Commonwealth
Kime
Ol. J. H. Hoge
Msj. W. W. Ballard
Debating the true start of the Twentieth Century year
A Horros Times-Reoierer column argues the century began January 1, 1900 and criticizes the common practice of treating 1901 as the start. It uses arithmetic analogies with debts and dates to claim the epoch should have begun a century earlier and laments the widespread miscount in Christendom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reoierer
Lord
William II
Germany
Christendom
Alfi
Bella
Fire destroys Hollins area home of Mr N Dillard
Early Tuesday morning the country home near Hollins owned by Mr N Dillard burned with most contents and cash inside. The family had not breakfasted when Miss Dillard saw flames from the kitchen stove. The whole building was consumed except a piano and a few items. There was no insurance as the policy had expired recently and was not renewed. Mrs Dillard was away in Bedford at the time. The loss is heavy and friends extend sympathy.
Confederates to Be Reimbursed for Taken Equipment
A Senate bill directs the Secretary of War to investigate and pay claims of Confederate soldiers whose accoutrements and horses were taken after surrender in violation of the articles of war. The measure, already passed by the House, becomes law immediately. The debate ends a twenty year fight before Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Secretary of War
House
Congress
Martin demands immediate settlement of debts and closure
A notice states that all parties indebted to Martin must settle accounts now as he arranges to close the business here by February 22 in 8 M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Fire Hits Roanoke Foundry Old Section in Enlarge Plant
A blaze Saturday night damaged the Roanoke Machine Works foundry, confined to the old portion despite recent enlargement. Loss estimated in the several thousand dollar range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Machine Works
Smith and Ferguson advertise bargains and advice
Salem and county readers are urged to consult Smith and Ferguson's large advertisement for timely hints and bargains. On the 20th instant L Hansbrugh will sell Frederick Rhodes property on High Street. C L Hatcher will sell the personal estate of the late G W Lowry on the 5th instant. Seven new bankruptcy notices also appear in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
County
Smith & Ferguson
L. Hansbrugh
Frederick Rhodes
High Street
C. L. Hatcher
Iate
G. W. Lowry
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Salem Odd Fellows
Salem Lodge
No 100
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Farrow
Christiansburg
Ciceromian Literary Society
Roanoke College
H C Vo Campbell
Presbyterian Church
F M. Richardson
J. D Mauney
America
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John M. Anderson
Gertrude Rhodes
George W. Lowey
Vfrgheste
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G. V. Zirkle
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