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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
2
The Times A Register proclaims itself as Salem’s oldest newspaper and asserts a substantially larger circulation than any rival publication in the area.
English gamblers expect the South Africa war to end by mid May while the Armor-Plate Trust tightens its grip. Secretary Long may contract armor at 545 per ton up to 10,100,000. Kentucky politics grow more vile as women pressure husbands to spill blood to win. A Manila dinner invites a night stay due to curfew. ATSF buys 1.5 million yellow willow cuttings to shield eight miles of Stockton embankment. Rev Charles Sheldon earns 5000 yearly to edit a Denver religious page. Richmond reports Dr. Hunter McGuire paralyzed and in critical condition, prompting broad concern. Hoge’s convention endorsement disappoints local Republicans.
The Roanoke Times notes an unusually bright spring outlook after a long boom. The editorial invites neighbors to share in Roanoke’s prosperity, stating that Salem and nearby regions will benefit from Roanoke’s good times. Brother Claytor endorses the push.
Miss Annie Borden returns home from visiting sister Mrs C N Donnahoe with niece Ana. Ferguson sisters of Back Creek visit aunt Mrs J J Henderlite. Mrs Hendrick of Salem visits mother Mrs N S Hendrick. Mrs J L Goodwin calls home from Ada with Monie Akers. Alma Porter leaves Roanoke after eight winter terms teaching Dry Hollow School. rumor hints this may be her last. Snow ends spring potato work. deep March cold wanes with rapid thaw. Riverside school by Nellie Oakey closes. Buena Vista residents seek Sunday rail rest with C&O petitions. JoRIno.
Milton B. Ferguson of Haran Roanoke county files suit in the Court of Law and Chancery against C. W. and RK. Ientress seeking 10000 dollars damages for defamation of character. Oss and Lamberth serve as counsel. Ferguson, son of Roland Ferguson of Haran, recently moved from Roanoke to Norfolk. the exact defaming act is not yet clarified.
Richmond prepares for a week long Free Street Fair and Carnival starting May 14 2000 on Broad Street. The event promises bands nonstop amusements in a Mardi Gras style parade and vast attractions with hotels and reasonable rates. An expected turnout includes large visitor numbers similar to past Confederate reunions with special excursion rates offered.
James Closson of Manayunk made a five year old pact with his wife to be cremated and for their ashes to be blown from a gun on a Virginia mountain. After her death, he fulfilled the vow and planned to scatter his own ashes similarly. He died of kidney disease and two complications, and his son will carry out the final wishes. Closson, born 1832 in Manayunk, led a wandering life before joining the Union army as a spy during the Civil War. His wife’s ashes were scattered on the Virginia mountain, a testament to their romance and loyalty.
In New York on March 11, Mount Olivet Baptist Church baptized 184 Negro men women and children many deaf mute or blind yet mostly sound. Rev C T Walker led the procession amid packed crowds and five police officers. Ambulance attendants treated fainting parishioners as revival services drive hundreds to take communion and immersion. The preacher is hailed as the colored John the Baptist.
David Goode a prominent Franklin farmer was found dead in a mine pit near Rocky Mount on Wednesday. He had attended court on Monday riding a blind horse which investigators believe fell into the pit with him and escaped. Goode, aged seventy five, was found in water up to his neck and is believed to have frozen to death in an erect position.
A New York dispatch reports Mendham New Jersey has one doctor who delivered six babies in four hours from three sisters, producing three twin pairs two boys and one girl. The article notes the remarkable birth spree and mentions cakes at R D Hurts.
Washington letter notes daily conferences between McKinley allies and tariff or free trade factions. It describes efforts to avoid a split with proposals to delay votes or add amendments, asserts a party vote is needed, and cites Chirton and Allen amendments on the Porto Rico bill. It highlights the Dingley tariff allocation for Porto Rico and the Education and public works uses, plus hints at Anglo-Dutch negotiations and a new Naval Policy Board led by Admiral Dewey.
Reports from Louisville Virginia detail a conference with Sergeant F Wharton Golden of Barboursville Camp Stats militia and lawyers probing Governor Goebel’s murder. Golden vows to testify truthfully when time comes but withholds specifics. A mulatto gunman linked to the Winchester feud is alleged. papers found on W H Coulton, Frankfort clerk, tie to the murder case.
The grand jury on Monday returned no true bill in the infanticide case against Mrs. Lillie Weeks of Vin ton. The evidence led to her discharge after the jury found there was no indictment.
In Denver on March 19 Mark Watson a reputed forty niner showed W P Finlay that gravel from a sewer excavation on Sixteenth street could yield placer gold. He washed seven pans in an hour using mercury to absorb dust. an assayer valued the amalgam at sixty-two cents.
A memorial piece for Samuel Wells recounts his mountain roots, early Philadelphia work as a skilled mechanic, return to Glengar as the Village Blacksmith, and brief happiness with wife Mattie Lemon. He died from an accidental shooting, leaving community grief and prayers for Mrs. Wells, with burial among familiar pines and leaves. Also notes Dr. Cady's tonic and sale by W. T. Younger.
The Western District of Virginia orders a hearing on the Michael J. Kelly bankruptcy petition for April 5 in Lynchburg. Creditors must appear and may contest discharge. clerk to mail copies of petition and order to known creditors at their addresses on file.
Honor roll at School No. 11 Hanging Rock for week ending March 16 lists Grammar Grades Cabaniss and Garst children and Primary Grades Cabaniss Huffman Write and Teacher. School No. 12 Cave Spring district for March 9 lists 2nd and Sd Primary Grades Grisso Bowles Henry, Lavinder, and others. 2nd Grammar includes Grisso Coon Harris Henry Bowles and family. 4th Grammar Susie Bowles and George Chrisso. brief local notice ends with an ad for fresh beef and pork from BR. D HURT. nm
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