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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
3
Rev B F Fox lectured on Ghosts at Shiloh Baptist Church on Main Street. After refreshments, his overcoat hung on the wall and later the purse with about forty dollars vanished from his pocket, with no return by the elusive ghost to this last report.
A Salem druggist advertises South American Nervine Tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. The copy claims rapid relief from the first dose and assures any duration of illness can end with this tonic. It promotes the product as safe and universally curative.
Whitescarver Bros advertise a full range of fresh seasonable groceries and canned goods. They emphasize no old stock, emphasize quality, and promote Empire binder mower and reaper sales through Mr F W Whitescarver, inviting farmers to inspect the machinery on offer and promising competitive prices and satisfaction.
Mrs. Lewis H Wright of Bedford county visits relatives while Wm M Asakey of Lynchburg spends time with family. Choir rehearsal for Confederate veterans concert at Hotel Dayal Saturday 7 PM. A colored minister jokes about nine sons to enter penitentiary to become gentlemen. Rev. J B Fox dies in Staunton. Mrs Monroe Garst horned by cow in Medley. she recovers. A Salem printer-turned-farmer joke, Rev David J Woods preaching in Blacksburg. Derr faces forgery trial after habeas dismissal. Salem merchants urged to offer bargains and steady service to draw trade.
Eight new bankruptcy notices appear in this issue as Roanoke merchants trumpet spring stock. W. Beal & Co buyer S. A. Waltera returns from markets with Easter goods while Mrs Webber’s millinery displays an Easter window. Land rentals by Commissioner Ballard postponed to the List instant. Z Boon’s Sons promote ready made and custom suits. E Wise roanoke offers affordable stylish clothing. Rieley Ramsey advertise spring shoes trunks and remodeled store. Bulldog shoe featured. Smith Ferguson anticipate Easter with stock of waists skirts lawns laces embroideries gloves shoes and more.
The Hopp Deverle Camp presents an April 17 entertainment in Salem to aid elderly Confederate veterans. Ladies, veterans, and boys plan songs and drills, with tickets on sale a week prior and transport arranged. Also praised are Dr. Pierce remedies, Conner's Best Patent Flour, and local merchants backing the cause.
A large company gathered Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. J E Allemong to honor Mrs L Stalling with a program of high class vocal and instrumental selections by noted local musicians. Refreshments followed and the hosts were praised as charming entertainers for surpassing themselves.
Mrs Margie E Jones wife of John W Jones of Vinton died at her home last Saturday morning after months of illness described as catarrh of the stomach. A daughter of L P Winyard, she was forty four and survived by her husband and six children. Funeral services were Sunday evening at the Vinton Baptist Church led by Rev T J Shipman.
W S Agner & Co offer Old Reliable Flour and Pride of Salem and Lily XX blends at discounted prices. Also list Germ Flour 3.25 and Best Mixed Chop 56 per 100 pounds, Bolted Meal 50c per bushel, Best Timothy hay 0c per 100 pounds. Also sell groceries.
Yesterday evening at the bride’s parents home on Green Ridge, Wi Jamison, a popular young farmer, married Miss Mary Susan Brubaker, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs J Brubaker. The Times-Register extends best wishes and hearty congratulations.
A first class cann ing site at Elliston Virginia comprises two buildings 60 by 100 feet on 14 acres with fresh water nearby. Apply to W W Lower S0mch2t Keystone West Virginia.
A telegram to A J Mitchell of West Salem announced that his brother, D W Mitchell, was accidentally killed near Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He lived in West Salem about two years ago and worked at the Salem tannery. No further accident details had been received by relatives.
Yesterday evening at the home of Mr John T Thomas near Salem, George L Pendleton a known young farmer and Miss Jennie Lee Spencer sister of Mrs Thomas were married in a private ceremony witnessed only by friends and relatives.
Roanoke Fertilizer Co lists fertilizer for all spring crops and truck fertilizer, plus garden and lawn fertilizer in 50 lb sacks. Also available are corn planters and plows for sale. Wittas and Kizee.
Tuesday evening neighbors learned of the death of Mrs Julia Callahan mother of CLIT and Walter Callahan and Mrs L Marcus of Salem. Found unconscious on the back porch by farm hands when they returned for dinner. Dr Illian said paralysis struck in the forenoon. she never spoke again and died about 4 pm. She was of estimable age, survived by children and the Salem relative.
Walter Cotton, a Black man once condemned in Portsmouth, and Bryant O Grady, a white itinerant, were hanged by a large mob in Emporia after the shooting deaths of J W Baunders and J N Welton. The crowd then threatened to hang the white man as vigilante justice sparked by troops withdrawn prior.
Fifty pairs of ladies and children's shoes offered at deep discounts from sacrifice sale pricing. Sizes vary with examples listed as 50 pr ladies shoes 82 00 reduced near 81 26 200 or $1 7 hi, 50 pr child and infant pairs, all shown on counters. Early shoppers choose as stock is displayed at Roanoke Mercantile Co in Roanoke Virginia.
A Times-Register observer counted seventeen Produce wagons on Main Street between Oakey's furniture store and the Presbyterian church. Wagons, many drawn by four horses, brought owners from various sections to market goods, creating a lively, cheerful business scene.
Due to higher coal costs the retailer W. K. Hester & Co. increased Pocahontas Coal price by 25 cents per ton. The notice states the adjustment is effective immediately.
Last night Brugh's Mill post office in Hotetourt county was robbed. The safe was blown open and about $40 in money, cramps, and other articles disappeared. The robbers reportedly fled on horseback in this direction. Authorities were notified to watch for them. Postmaster is F. Brugh.
The Salem Graded and High School announces honor roll recipients across high school, grammar, and primary divisions for attendance and punctuality. Named students include Ella Bullard, Blanche Johnston, Grace Wiley, Marion Zirkle, Nellie White, Jemima Hurt, Lila Saul, Anna Davis, Gates Moffett, Mat tie Cronk, Osceola Walton, Gilbert Goodwin, Tracy Kessler, and many others across grades. The list spans senior to first primary, highlighting top pupils and their respective teachers.
GOOD SUBSCRIBERS Honor Roll lists J L McCray Col Thos Lewis Miss Lizzie Nugent P F Miller K B Jones K P Ayers J E Wallace J T Robertson J C Martin Inc M Oakey Jr Mrs J C Speicht C R Barton K T Cooper J H Early J B Cabaniss Mrs Lee S Halton Mia J B Peck Chas Owens There is no family medicine so favorably known as ars Kiturn For sixty years Missionaries use it to counteract climate and bowels wounds burns Pain Killer Perry Davis 25¢ and We price.
Local notes report a new baby for J Harry Chapman and recovery for M P Frantz. Visits by Prof J C Martin of Maywood Cras county, and Evangelist John M Ankey Jr to preach on College avenue. Reorganization of the Salem Silver Cornet Band to play for the Old Vets event on the 17th. Return of C F Beard from Lexington. Virginia Annual Conference assigns R A Scott to Auburn and S A Wanless to Roanoke. Mayers and Staling visit J E Allemony, Davis Ayers returns after illness. Fincastle district votes days by six in local option. Death of Nannie Garst in Roanoke. Chas H Cocke improving after health trip to Florida. Hudifman loses mare and colt, seeks replacement. Whitescarver Bros push Empire harvesters. Rev David Bush and Rev W H Joyce to attend Baltimore conference in Washington. hope for favorable returns and continued pastorates.
New York on March 26 report via telegraph from the World states lawyer Dill will obtain a fee of one million dollars for arranging the Carnegie Frick settlement.
The leading House Painter of the city offers estimates outside the city limits. The shop is located at the corner of Henry Street and Kirk Avenue 8.
Distressing kidney and bladder ailment relief offered by a “New Great South American Kidney Cure” said to act within six hours. Claims prompt relief of urinary retention and back pain in both genders. Sold by Dillard and Persinger, druggists in Salem, Virginia.
Preparing for Easter assortments feature 7-Jallor-Made Easter Garments and Easter Suits. At $10 black Cheviot all wool lined like a high priced suit. Also $10 homespun suits in grays tans blues. $12.50 broadcloth suits in blues browns and tans. $12.50 excellent coverts in tans modes grays. $1.50 the best homespun suits in grays blues tans.
A reader cautions buyers about paying for cloth and trimmings as the work seems to yield little value. The note questions affordability of making own garments with high material costs, urging consideration of undergarments, corset covers, and children's garments at current prices.
Large stock of ready made suits varies in quantity and quality. Early orders advised as alterations take time and crowds of orders may delay proper fitting. If a suit does not fit, the store claims ownership of the finished garment after fitting.
Large selection of curtains in cream white and patterns priced from $1 to $10 per pair. Highlights include two special numbers in cream at $1, imitation Battenberg borders at $1.75, and 60 inch wide extra large curtains at $1.25. More styles range up to $9.50 and $10 per pair.
An old ad copy touts Featherbone products with catchy lines urging buy in stores. It lists Featherbone waist bone, skirtbone, and cable cord with various prices and invites requests for unavailable kinds.
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