March First News From Salem Remembers Nearby Happenings
Botetourt visitor Rev W Y Cline. Dr D C Dickenson back to health after illness. rainfall totals reported. Birth at Mr Wm A Beagle's home. O K Bell and bride return from Maryland. A J Vandegrift of Martineville visits Salem. John E Shank on South business trip for Salem Machine Works. Stuart Carter becomes clerk at Beal Co.. Virginia Tennessee Telephone opens Salem central with Harry Camper in charge. sale at Mrs M E Hawkins well attended. eight new ads in Times-Register. R W Oakey joins C D Oakey hardware. J B Frier to Winchester for Knights of Pythias. Salem Machine Works midst mill contracts. Tem tem Temtemtem Encampment meeting. W G Baer seeks workers for Handley project. Hawkins Ammen open office in Simmons building. thanks for kindness after husband’s illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Y Cline
Botetourt County
D. C. Dickenson
Dr. Wells
Bride
Salem
Maryland
A. J. Vandegrift
Martineville
N. & W. Railroad
John E. Shank
South
Salem Machine Works
Ir. Stuart Carter
R. W. Oakey
C. D. Oakey
J. B. Frier
Winchester
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Salem Lodge
Satem
W. G. Baer
Handley
W. Va
Messrs. Hawkins & Ammen
Simmons
Main Street
College Avenue
Times-Register
Augustus Littrell
Death of Mr Augustus Littrell at 74 after typhoid pneumonia near Salem
Mr Augustus Littrell died at his home near Salem at 2 pm Saturday after two weeks with typhoid pneumonia. Survived by wife, eight sons and two daughters all present at death. Funeral Sunday evening at his home conducted by Rev W B H Joyce assisted by Revs Neff and Campbell. Buried in nearby burying grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Littrell
Salem
Littrell
W. BH. H. Joyce
Methodist Church
John Neff
H. ©. V. Campbell
Obituary: Mrs Catharine Sedon Passes at Salem Home
Mrs Catharine Sedon relict of the late Mr A Sedon died suddenly at her Salem area home aged about eighty one. She was a devout Lutheran who leaves a son and two daughters. funeral services were held Monday at her residence conducted by Rev T O Parker with interment in the family burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Sedon
A. Sedon
Salem
T. O. Parker
Local Health Updates From West Salem And Surrounding Areas
Sheriff Zirkle remains home bound but showing improvement. Several local residents including C I L Hatcher Col D C Shanks and A N Brown suffer illnesses. Dr D C Dickenson family members ill. S H Sears has measles and pneumonia. L McReynolds recovering from pneumonia. Five members of Frank P Goodwin’s family, including Mrs Goodwin, ill in West Salem. The Child of W C Lynch improved after a critical illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zirkle
C. IL. Hatcher
Col
D. C. Shanks
A. N. Brown
Pennsylvania Avenue
D. C. Dickenson
High Street
H. Sears
West Salem
L. McReynolds
Frank P Goodwin
Goodwin
W. C. Lynch
Subscriptions Settled for Honor Roll in l'imns-Reosten
Local patrons have called and settled their subscriptions at the l'imns-Reosten. The notice invites more country friends to join and have their names added to the honor roll, listing several subscribers by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
l'imns-Reosten
L. Penpieron
K. J. Vanpeanirt
J. M Gavin
W. Lee Brann
Dora Tyier
J. E. Allemoxu
Mrs KE Alii? Dies After Illness at Age Twenty Five
After a lingering illness from consumption Mrs KE Alii? died at her home aged about twenty five. She was daughter of Mr Wm Gordon and wife of her recently married husband. A Christian Church member her funeral was held Friday evening led by Rev F H Martin of the Salon Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. Alii
Wm. Gordon Shes
Christian Church
F. H. Martin
Salon Baptist Church
Estimable lady dies after long illness near Salem
After a illness of many months the estimable Mrs Gish died at home near Salem at about 71. She was Jacob Trout’s sister and leaves a large family, four sons farming in the West. Widowhood, church member, and widely connected, her funeral will be led by Rev C K Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Jacob Trout
Gish Wen
Lutheran Church
C. K. Bell
Local Farmer Routt Dies at 75 in Hollins Neighborhood
A respected county resident and prosperous farmer Mr Routt died at his Hollins home after a period of paralysis. He was about 75 and survived by a son and daughter. His death follows weeks of illness and will be deeply mourned by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollins
Routt
Missouri native ties knot in Virginia county nuptials
Mr Jas A Sloan, a Missouri native living in Roanoke County, plans to return with a Roanoke County bride. He wed Miss Jennie L Trout at the bride’s Cave Spring home. Earlier, Gordon M Dillard wed Miss Eliza E McGuyer of Red Hill. The Times-Reciston offers congratulations to both couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Sloan
Missouri
Roanoke County
Jennie L. Trout
Cave Spring
Gordon &. Dillard
Thomas A. Dillard
Eliza E. McGuyer
Red Hill
This County
the Times-Reciston
Judge appoints two land assessors for First district
Judge Moffett on Monday appointed Joseph R. Woods of Catawba and Robert Logan of this place as assessors of land for the First district of this county. Hon W B Bowles had held the appointment but declined to qualify. Time limits to complete the assessment led to two appointees, and the selections are regarded as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffett
Joseph R. Woods
Catawba
Robert Logan
W. B. Bowles
House of Delegates
Agner Boys Offer Flour Meal and Livestock Feeds in Salem
Call at the McConkey building on Main Street Salem to ask the Agner Boys for prices on flour meal chop and hay. They specialize in chicken food dock food and turkey food and carry a complete line of staple groceries. If you won’t buy, stop by to stay warm next door to C. D. Oakey’s Horse Shoe Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConkey
Main Street
Salem
Justices Appoint Panel to Assess Mrs Whitehead Sanity
On Tuesday Justices Camper Barnitz and Ligon with Dr J P Killian as medical adviser formed a commission to examine the sanity of Mrs D H Whitehead 81 and mother of Mrs Capt P B Booth who has lived with Booths. Her mind has been unbalanced for at least five years and the panel decided to commit her to an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camper Barnitz
Ligon
J. P. Killian
D. H. Whitehead
P. B. Booth
Notices of discharge in bankruptcy advertised
The issue lists five new bankruptcy discharge notices. Also promotions for garden seeds from H C Barnes Roanoke and a series of ads from Nelson Myers for winter lap robes. Fairfax Brosca sells plows from a recent car load. Price Armes Co 22 Campbell Ave Roanoke and M Forman advertise men’s wear. Rosenbaum Bros targets ladies. Brown's Busy Bazaar run by J R C Brown Jr proclaims price cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Barnes
Roanoke
Nelson & Myers
Fairfax Brosca
Price-Armes Co
Campbell Ave
M Forman
Rosenbaum Bros
Brown
J. R. C. Brown, Jr
Snake tale from Montvale ends with slain serpent
A Richmond Times correspondent reports a dramatic incident in Montvale where Matt Thorpe killed a two foot moccasin that emerged from a straw bed used by his wife who died of galloping consumption. The snake reportedly bore a distinctive neck pouch and striped back, and despite multiple efforts it appeared reanimated after initial death. Local colored friends suspect conjuration and ongoing vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Times
Montvale
Matt Thorpe
Matt
Rosnoke St James M E Church dedicates new building
The congregation of St. James M. E Church South Rosnoke dedicated a new $20 000 church. Bishop Morrison of Kentucky preached the sermon. Rev H J Stephens led the pastorate during construction. Over $5 000 was raised at the service and all debt was paid in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James M. E. Church
South
Rosnoke
Bishop Morrison
Kentucky
H. J. Stephens
Salem town hall concert enchants with pupil ensemble
The Friday night program by Miss Mary Wiley and Miss Hattie Wolfenden drew a crowded Salem audience. The event featured multiple vocal solos, piano duets, and duets with violin, highlighting the pupils' polished performances and the teachers’ acclaimed artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mary Wiley
Hattie Wolfenden
Edith Oakey
Schottische
Norma Price
Edes
Emma
Bessie Wiley
Susie Frantz
Weber
Georgie Moore
Piccolomini
Mattie Kenick
The
Rough Riders
Russell
Fleetwood Booth
Barcarole
Kueeken
Mary
Gottschally
Confederate Veterans Fund Benefit Proposed in Salem
An appeal urges the community to raise a fund for needy Confederate veterans families. A town hall entertainment is proposed with local talent to support Hupp-Deyerle Camp, led by a committee including Dr. Oscar Wiley and others to arrange a patriotic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrrors Times
Reatsvers
Jetus
Oscar Wiley
J. B. Frier
Geo. W. Zirkle
Capt. Roberts
Dixie's Land
Hupp-Deyerle
Salem
Tragic Pneumonia Claims EightYearOld Earl Witt
Eight year old Earl Witt died Monday night after a three week illness with pneumonia and fever. The Witt family, including Mr and Mrs R J Witt, mourn his loss with heartfelt sympathy. Several relatives were at his bedside when he passed peacefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
R.J Witt
R.J. Witt
Leston Tunnel
Dennis Dodd
Warren Witt
Eyeeburg
Little Earl
J. F. Poff
Jaeger
West Va
Amily
Mr. Ritter
West Virginia
R. G. Gardner
Ethel Gardner
Roanoke City
Salem
Ft Lewis
Edward Witt
Mr. Bradley
War anxiety grows over France as Britain prepares for clash
A February dispatch notes rising sentiment that war with France is likely after the South African conflict. England under Chamberlain is seen as ready for confrontation, amid Kaiser Queen accord and Paris taunts. Also mentions caricatures of the Queen provoking responses in Paris and St James Gazette reporting. Includes an ad for Pain Killer Perry Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seon
Frapes
England
France
Chamberlain
Ciermany
Asia Minor
South Africa
Duke of Orleans
M. Willette
Prince of Wales
le Rire
St. James Gazette
Paris
Mr. Strong
Willette
Perry Davis
Price
Honor Roll Highlights from Hanging Rock and Hollins Schools
Honor rolls for week ending February 23, 1900 list students from Hanging Rock and Hollins Schools. Names include Jeanette White and Mary Flora among grades from Std Grammar to 2d Primary, with several Cabaniss, Huffman, Brubaker, Stoutamire, Obenshain, Bower, and others recognized for academic performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanging Rock
Jeanette White
Mary Flora
Lee Cabaniss
Lucy Huffman
Ernest Cabaniss
Oscar Cabaniss
Laura Cabaniss
Victor Garst
Charlie Cisco
Blanche Hinchee
Carrie Huffman
Susie Huffman
Soloma Cabaniss
Mark Hinchee
Hollins School
Annie Froutamire
Chas, Brubaker
Christ Brubaker
Jacob Stoutamire
Minnie Stoutamire
Louise Scherer
Mar Kesler
Johnnie Brubaker
Irvin Dilla
Oscar Frantz
Wm, Obenshain
Roy Bower
Rben Obenshain
Hill Bower
Two Carriage Horses Wanted for Plane Exchange
The Hobbie Co proposes trading two carriage horses for a plane. They seek black or dark bay, well matched, medium size, gentle and reliable for family use. Address The Hobbie Co in Roanoke or Lynchburg for all particulars. Carriage trade notes indicate they are manufacturers direct wholesale agents for Virginia West Virginia Tennessee and North Carolina for the Hallet and Davis piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbie Co
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Hallet & Davis
Colima Volcano Eruption Forces Indian Exodus Near Copper Mines
Telegraph reports from Guadalajara describe a lava flow threatening three villages above Colima’s copper region. Indians fled to Santa Anna Mine for safety as Mexican troops drove them back home. The eruption halted a tramway project to Manzanillo and caused widespread property loss. Many natives fled to Michoacan, Jalisco, or southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Colima
Pacafic
Mexico
Guadalajara
Mex
W. J. Arkell
Santa Anna
Manzanillo
Michoacan
Jalisco
Republic
Legislature Approves Land Grabbers Law Still to Governor
The two legislative chambers adopt the conference committee report on the land grabbers bill. The measure goes to the Governor who is expected to approve it tomorrow. Penalties set at 10 percent of unpaid taxes up to a maximum of 5 dollars and no less than 2. Notice targets owner or heirs per will and deed records. The burden of proof for failure rests on the party challenging the deed. Applicants must deposit 10 percent of the purchase price with their application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference Committee
Removal Sale Offers Great Inducements in Household Goods
The advertiser moves to larger quarters and offers reduced prices on bed springs mattresses dinner sets tea sets and other items. Readers are invited to buy items such as toilet sets tin and china bedroom suites bed lounges and couches at special bargains during the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Times Bruister
Tailor Made Suits Highlight Start to Finish Craft
A Roanoke shop markets fully hand made suits by premier tailors, contrasting with mass produced garments. It promotes a varied season stock, expanded sales staff, and price ranges from 10 to 22.50 with Cheviot vises, Venetians, and appliqued designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
All wooll Homespun jacket and shirt description
Description notes all wooll Homespun in grays browns tans and cadets with silk lining. Navy cheviot Eton Jacket features a blazer effect in front. Taffeta lined and black taffeta revers with no buttons.
Fashionable fabrics and suits offered in varied weights
Covert cloth of excellent quality in spring weight with colors including gray, oxford, cadet, and brown. Ladies broadcloth in tan and navy options. Homespuns in cadet, tan, gray. Eton jackets, cheviots, taffeta-lined jackets, and swells suites in tan, black, navy. Real Scotch tweeds feature stylish stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Mode
Royal, Marine and Navy
Eton
Spring and Summer Wear Fabrics and Trimmings
Brown fancy stitched taffeta collar and revers with strapped skirt offered for Spring and Summer Wear. Tan Covert Cloth faced with taffeta silk priced at 3.98. Black Cheviot romaine lined priced at 5.00.
Separate Skirts Offer Delights In Choice Styles
The advertisement touts a range of skirts in black serge camel hair and mohair at prices from 3.50 to 40. It lists gray and tan homespuns, duchess overskirts, taffeta overdresses, and walking skirts with various trims including braids and appliques. The piece markets the collection as superior and desirable.
New Suits Offer Silk Petticoat in Colors and Black
Theresa offers a tasselled Taffetta Silk Petticoat in several price points. Priced at 4.50 to 8.00, colors and black are available. The ad pitches a swish look with multiple tag lines for different budgets.
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Irginia
New York City
J. H. Duncan
J.C Lanxanorng
DIST
Dilinth
Famine
Nicholson
Nicholson Institute
Eighth Avenue
F. G. Webber
Salem Milliner
Georgia Syru
van Camps
B. B
Franklin Mil
Eagle
Coiners
Whitescarver Bros
Chase & Sanborn’s
Chase & Sanborn
Johnston & Day
John Gish
William Routt
Dr Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Cupid's Capers
Salem's New Store
Agners
Lacome
Estudiantina
Kohler
Florence Whitescarver
Prince
Lynes
Grace Frantz
Streabbog
Misses Frantz Lf
Godard
Jemima Hurt
Silker Bands
Wiley and Wolfenden
Mr. L
Hansbrough
Jacob Parrish
Glenvar
Eng
Honor Rolls
H. J. Hartberger
Salem Avenue
Commerce St
Josie B. Pee
Dr. Miles
Cc. B. Price
Cc. M. Armes
F. Woody
Roanoke, VA
Campbell Avenue
S. W
Sinc
U. A
Henry Street
Kirk Avenue
Dillard & Persinger
California Fig Syrup Co
Miles
Om Salem
Astrachan
F. W. Brown
Hagerstown
Notion Shoes
C. Salem, Va
Lowny’s
J.A. Thomason&co
Jewelers and Aptationers
Salem, VA
Bettew & Clay
Geo. Macbain
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