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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
2
The Gimes-Register bills itself as the oldest paper in Salem with a record circulation well ahead of rivals, highlighting its Friday March 30, 1000 issue as proof of enduring prominence and broad readership.
The piece discusses a Virginia valuation law being challenged in the Supreme Court. It notes opponents argue about constitutional passage and whether the act constitutes an appropriation. It cites Senator Daniel for the opposing side and the Attorney General’s defense. The outcome of the decision will determine the law's validity.
In Roanoke Sproul faction strengths, Col. J Hamp ton Hoge was beaten for delegates but won over Montgomery county mass meeting last week. He secured instructions in his favor amid protests from local leaders and a strong display of support Tuesday, yet the machine element of his party remains against him and aims to defeat his National convention bid.
The Washington Star published a Republican House member's claim that the Porto Rican tariff bill would pass the Senate after a pledged heavy campaign fund in exchange for its passage. Marcus A. Hanna in the Senate denounced the statement as a deliberate malicious lie.
A Bloomington Star editorial announces editor H J Feltus will “turn over” the paper to the devil for a satirical issue on March 1st. The spoof promises no church notices or religious ads, and invites brief contributions. The piece notes state and county officials will be subjected to mock scrutiny and hypocrisy in church and society will be lampooned.
Congressman Otey has applied to the Second Assistant Postmaster General for free mail delivery to rural residents along star routes in Bedford Campbell Charlotte Halifax Montgomery and Roanoke counties. Eligible residents may place a roadside box on the route and request delivery to the box via written instruction to their local post office. The postmaster must deliver non registered mail to the carrier with directions to use the box.
The Methodist Church ladies held an oyster supper with good results despite a small crowd. Mrs. Gross, near this place, died suddenly Monday night after years of poor health. Her family noted a recent paralysis. A black man was killed on the grade yes hero and several hurt badly by Brother Swanson and Brother Jennie preached here recently. Mrs. Henry Trout of Roanoke visits her father. Mrs Manoni and two children of Christiansburg visit Mr. J. A. Sumpter. Mr. Jake Butt moves from Henderson property into Campbell's cottage.
The District Court of the Western District of Virginia notices W M Newman of Roanoke was adjudicated bankrupt on March 17. A creditors meeting will be held April 21 at Room 616 Terry Building Roanoke to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Referee in Bankruptcy He Star 2 1900
Mr John Bain, a local native, heads the Mount Hamilton observatory in California once the world’s largest. Miss Lucy Wilson returns from Elliott to nursing relatives in Montgomery county. Miss Lou Bain visits Roanoke, Miss Nellie Oakey goes home to Salem. N Donnahoe visits Elkhorn farm. Mrs Robert Goodwin visits Lafayette. H M Bandy visits his father T Randy in Cambria. Miss Rebeckah Leonard visits Mrs W Thomas in Roanoke. Kent & Sale shows strong demand with three buyers per cow. Mrs Henry ill and not improving. James Moses remains ill at Dry Hollow. KE J Carson moves into James Yeatman’s vacant house near Singer. Scrino.
The New York Tribune reports that control of the Norfolk and Western railway has passed to the Pennsylvania railway. A leading Pennsylvania director hints at new board influence after the trust expires. President Fink denies the transfer, though the report is widely credited as well founded.
Ninety two sheep owned by C. Kirkland near Erie were found rabid by State Veterinarian Leonard Pearson of Philadelphia and ordered killed. Fifteen had been bitten by a dog in February. fear of spread grows after a similar case near Northeast. Carcasses were found mauled behind a barn. countywide alarm noted.
Western District of Virginia notices creditors of Wm Allen Vest R B Mask C Markley and J H Kiser of Roanoke a bankrupt. Meetings set for April 21 1900 at 9 0 clock in the forenoon in Room 616 Terry Building Roanoke with rights to prove claims appoint trustees examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Also includes order of discharge petition details for F Moomaw Jr and hearing set for April 7 1900 at Lynchburg plus notice by clerk to known creditors.
A mixed page notes family visits in Lafayette and Salem, illness of John Wells, and obituaries for Pearl Davis. It also covers a lynching critique of local sheriffs, famine relief calls for India, and a school closing program at Hang ing Rock with acrostics and prize awards. Richmond merchants fund a Free Street Fair.
Roanoke Mercantile Co at Roanoke Va touts buys by the pound with claims of 25 to 100 percent savings and over 100 percent difference in price. The bold pitch asks readers if they can afford to miss the opportunity.
Reported rumors claim smallpox broke out in Roanoke with a Commerce Street family quarantined. West End may have cases, though unconfirmed. A Hollins resident supposedly visited the quarantined house and then returned home, frightening locals.
Last Friday evening after a lengthy illness Mr W H H Brown longtime Salem resident died at his daughter Mrs Capt J H Peck s home on High Street aged about 87 He was a Pulaski county native and his wife had died nine years earlier He was a Presbyterian and a teaching funeral service was held at his home by Rev H C V Campbell followed by burial at East Hill cemetery.
Excerpt from the Kansas Knocker by John J. Ingalls cites Jesus actions in Nazareth and Capernaum to argue he minded his own business. It condemns clergy who speculate on Jesus shaving, headaches, running a newspaper, or military actions, calling such questions sacrilege.
Peoria March 26 A report states Mrs Lucy Sommers who was ill escaped from her nurse on March 6 and disappeared Grace Holmes ten years old describes a woman in a night dress running through the streets and diving into the river The girl’s account matches Mrs Sommers appearance though she did not know her The body surfaced today in the Mississippi River at St Louis
WM. McCAULEY, Clerk, urges readers to avoid worry and refrain from borrowing trouble or lending money, emphasizing prudent financial attitude and personal responsibility in everyday affairs.
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