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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
3
Roanoke county court day next Monday prompts delinquent subscribers to settle accounts. Mrs. Agner and Mrs. Denit improve from illness. A Roanoke Planing Mill charter is granted and Norfolk Western moves employees to Roanoke. Local auctions, sales, and real estate moves proceed as spring arrives, with attention to railways and ongoing community updates.
Mrs Samuel Tyree and her daughters recalled for boarding school ties at Roanoke College. The late Wm H Banigan of Rhode Island left an estate valued at £3000 000 to his wife and six year old daughter with the widow as executrix. If the child dies before 21 the estate passes to the widow. Banigan's holdings included trotting stock a horse stock farm a steam yacht and a splendid Providence residence. Another Tyree daughter Miss Bessie is now a noted actress.
The race for Salem postmaster grows lively as W Lee Brand seeks reappointment and ex Judge W Griffin enters the field. Griffin touts Civil War service and Spanish American War captaincy, while Brand has backing from patrons satisfied with his past conduct. The two veterans, both longtime political operatives, vie ahead of Brand’s August 1 expiration.
The Baltimore Conference of the MFE Church South will meet in Roanoke on Wednesday April 5 with Bishop O P Fitzgerald of Nashville presiding. The event will change many charges due to the four year limit for ministers and includes three presiding elders and about twenty pastors. The year saw three minister deaths and a local farmer anecdote ends with a note on women's strength and a medicated tonic and pills references.
The condition of Dr Charles L Cocke, veteran president of Hollins Institute, has improved markedly over the past week. His family expresses hope he will soon leave his sick bed as he grows stronger.
A Virginia nursery advertiser lists Winesap and Johnston Winter apple trees at 7.50 per hundred, with a claim of a large stock to clear from the ground at a Salem nursery. The seller urges prompt ordering and notes the land will be cleared of Winesap and Johnston varieties at 87.50 per hundred. W. A. Francis, Salem, Va.
A long row of local notices covers Salem residents: visits, travels, and illnesses. Capt W Berkeley announces candidacy for the Constitutional convention. Mrs J C Langhorne and Miss Annie set off on a two month Southern tour. Rev J M M Harlowe plans to return to Salem in May with family. Lt Cmdr Thos D Griffin and wife visit relatives after the Santiago fight. George Lowry farm sale reported near $4000, etc. The piece lists many names, moves, illnesses, church activities, and town improvements.
Samuel M White, United States Commissioner and notable Republican, reports encouragement from party colleagues to run for the Constitutional convention from his district and says he is near ready to enter the race.
Mrs J. W Newton of Roanoke appeared in Police Court charged with shoplifting from Watt Retten Clay’s store. Police found silks ribbons and gloves worth 2439 in her home refrigerator. Judge fined her ten dollars, paid by her husband, citing her married status and three children.
A reader reflects on the comfort of visiting friends who offer help with genuine kindness. The writer notes the simple act of compassionate contact brings light, dispelling dark moods and renewing hope through sincere friendship.
Mrs John L Greenwood daughter of the late Patterson t’oon died at her home near Cave Spring Sunday morning at 9 from the grip illness. She had been ill only a short time. Survived by her grieving husband and two young daughters. Deep sympathy from many friends.
Miss Gretta Ape visits cousin Edna Gardner at Glenvar. Mrs Lucy Minnich visits Pulaski relatives. Billy Moses returns from West Virginia where he worked on an engine. Frank and James Hutt visit a sick aunt at Glenvar. John Gardner says grippe still grips him since November. Samuel Watterson rests at North Fork home. Arthur Wells heads to Montana to brake on railroad. family to follow. Fannie Wells visits sister at Elliston. youngest child had spasms but recovered. James Weaver plans Pittsburg move for work. wife to stay with her parents. Dr Cox of Radford considers settling here. a young doctor with daughters desired. Pauline Pepper and Jessie Bramwell, religious workers, to marry Thursday. A young lady notes her papa has long kept the Register, the only paper he cares about. Kev Morgan Davenport leaves for Conference. four-year circuit tenure feared not renewed. Davenport is well liked. Presiding Elder Porter, over eighty, journeys the circuit and delivers vivid sermons. locals regret his limited return chance.
A brief ad offers a fresh Jersey cow for sale. The seller notes the animal is in good condition with a little detail about feed or price. No further context or contact details are provided in the readable fragment.
A Richmond article features a staunch defense of public schooling and equal funding across races. It argues for broader tax support, calls for educator representation at the constitutional convention, and warns against discriminating by race in funding public education.
A Virginia firm in Freoeniccsaura writes to Owens and Mixon of Richmond praising the Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment for business use and excluding other liniments. Advertises 25 cent large bottle at Younger’s drug store. Letter dated November 1, 1000.
New stock advertises Venetian, Homespun, and Black Serge suits in double breasted and belted styles with Eton fronts and bishop sleeves. Many priced at 12.50, some at 10, claiming perfect fit and best-selling colors like navy gray blue and brown.
We offer a wide selection of mattings with the largest line ever handled here. Save five or ten cents a yard by ordering now for timely delivery. We have imports arriving and orders were placed last year to maximize savings for our customers.
A limited sale offers 48 rolls of rich Japanese Mattings with select patterns and carpet effects in red green and blue plus one golden brown. Most are 374 cent Mattings not usually below 33c. Reserve what you want. Good heavy China Mattings in reds greens and blues priced to move at 23 rolls left.
This ad proclaims affordable matting and heavy goods with prices as low as 25 cents. It promises the best wearing mats, 110-pound merchandise at 380 and 483 cents, and free laid matting. Strong emphasis on value, service, and quantity.
A new shipment of trunks arrives with prices on Steamers ranging from 3.91 to 5.54 and leather strapped varieties from 2.00 to 5.54. Also offered are elegant gentleman trunks 9.45 to 16.20 and Poller Tray Trunks at several price points up to 24.98. Ladies trunks showcased from 12.65 to 24.98 with initials or name engraving services.
A newspaper item details silk petticoats offered at reduced prices. The $5 pieces, originally worth $8.50, come in taffeta with graduated accordion plaited ruffle colors including heliotrope blue and cerise black. Higher priced options at $8 feature deep accordion ruffles and silk drop ruffles in various blues and purples. A mercerized Italian black option at $1.08 touts silk-like finish with rose plaiting, aiming at a $3 value.
An advertiser offers Kleesant silk waists with made to measure options and color shades. Prices range from ten to thirty seven fifty dollars with taffeta fabrics, cluster tuckings, appliques, and gold trim, highlighting custom fit and finish.
A local clothing sale advertises men’s shirts at a full third off their regular price. Shoppers are urged to take advantage of the deal while it lasts, promising substantial savings on popular styles.
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