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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
3
A local ad touts a wide line of hats for hot weather with light weight Leghorne styles and graduation hats. It notes fresh arrivals from New York and warns customers of special prices for the next 30 days, urging readers to see the new goods and that pattern hats are on sale.
For early sweet potatoes cabbage and tomato plants call S H Campbell South Broad Street near freight depot or leave your orders at my barbershop Campbell block May 10 36.
Numerous notices announce candidates for Supervisor in Catawba Salem Big Lick Cave Spring and Salem Magisterial Districts. Names include Geo W Lewis Wm H Bannett H Clay Bushong Jno S Woodrum and S F Thrasher with Robt T Kasey announcing as Constable. Election set for May 23 1901.
A local item notes a couplet of social moves amid church notices and community updates. The region covers Roanoke and Hollins with marriages, illnesses, and a focus on civic events. It mentions a Syrian merchant wedding, physicians’ pay norms in China, oil dividends, and weather damage to crops in the Hollins to Roanoke area.
A comparison links mine profits to gold extraction with food value to digestion. Diseased organs fail to absorb nourishment, causing heart and liver troubles. Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery purports to restore all digestive and nutritive organs without alcohol or narcotics.
Advertisers update readers on local offerings from W. E. Brown and I. W. Brown Hardware to Smith Ferguson Watt Retten Clay and Salem Millinery. Promotions urge visits to 118 120 Salem avenue, hats for commencement, trunks, paints, oils, white goods and cut price patterns from Mrs. Webber.
County Chairman Brand of the Republican party and Chairman Bowman of the Democratic party will each appoint two carriers when rural free delivery begins. Bowman's choices include Catawba route carrier E. G C. Thomas and Glengar and west end route carrier J. T. Landon. Brand's picks cover Hollins route W. P. Deaton and Cave Spring route J. S. Mitchell.
Next Thursday the 23d, election day, lists candidates who filed notices over twenty days prior. Salem District shows supervisors and justices of the peace. Big Lick, Cave Spring, Catawba districts list supervisors, justices, constables, and overseers of the poor with incumbents noted where present.
Severe rain and an electrical storm left Mrs. John H. Garst near town unconscious after a lightning strike hit the telephone wire, tearing the line and arresters, then passing to the stove pipe. She recovered with minor injuries though nearby cabbage patches were burned.
Mrs. Judge Griffin visits relatives in Lynchburg. Dr Geo P Terrill of San Francisco visits his brother Dr Samuel Terrill. Mrs Wm Shoemaker travels to Green Springs WV for months. Mr Luke Sears ill with pneumonia at Back Creek. Mrs W H Shull and son Denny of Coopers WV visit Mr C T Campbell near town. Mrs D G McClung of Franklin WV visits her sons M G and W W McClung. Mrs Alice Tyler of Richmond visits Mr and Mrs Jas Persinger on Union street. Rev H C Campbell to preach at Catawba church Sunday 11 pm and Cove schoolhouse 4 pm. Miss Mary B Simmons of Fincastle visits relatives Misses Margie and Eliza Logan west of Salem. Mr F O Webber of Roanoke Times moves family to Salem living with his mother on Main street. Miss Margaret Painter of Philadelphia Home for vacation with Dr and Mrs Painter on High Street. Mr and Mrs John M Oakey leave for Richmond for State Funeral Directors Association meeting, of which he is president. Rev F H Martin leaves for Eastern Virginia trip for Baptist Orphanage, to return for pulpit next Sunday. Mr Jos H Webber now manager of Brigg's Drug Company Richmond visits Roanoke for Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. Capt W W Brand of Catawba in Salem on business and seen at T R office. Captain recovering from illness. friends glad to see him well. Dr Zeb Vance Sherrill of Marion, who charged Southwestern Lunatic Asylum management, was in Salem ready to sustain charges at Times-Recorder office.
A Batavia New York experiment hires an extra teacher per room to diagnose and address each pupil’s specific learning block. This assistant aids slow learners, boosts overall class progress, and may permit larger classes without extra cost. The approach draws praise from Richmond News and local observers as a needed reform.
Tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock the Methodist church hosts an organ and vocal recital by the choir and guests under Mr J E K Altemong with Miss Hattie Wolfenden as accompanist. Admission is free with voluntary contributions to liquidate debt from installing the new pipe organ. The program includes vocal solos, organ pieces, quartettes and anthems, featuring Miss Bessie Wiley and various local performers. An adjacent brief health note promotes Perry Davis Pain Killer and Miley Restorative Nervine with typical period advertising tone.
The Salem Graded and High School lists its roll of honor for best attendance and punctuality. In the high school and primary grades, students across 1st to 4th levels are named, including Ella Bullard, Blanche Johnston, Marian Zirkle, Josie Conner, Minnie Thomason, Anna Davis, Carrie Brown, Rebecca Bradfield, Paul Davis, Guy Dent, Russell Goodwin, and many others.
War Department reports a woman named as chief executive in Novaliches Philippines after Captain Julian Gaujot could not find a qualified man. The appointment, described as business like, has faced male opposition but is deemed a success as she runs the town effectively.
John W Mason died in Roanoke Tuesday evening after appendicitis and surgery. Widely known and esteemed, he owned Magon s mill near Vinton for years and moved to Roanoke two months ago with extensive business interests. He leaves a wife and large family amid heartfelt community sympathy.
Perry Davis Pain Killer touted as a speedy cure for pain useful in accidents and illnesses like dysentery diarrhoea or cholera morbus. Marketed as unique with no substitutes. Sold everywhere at 25 and 50 cents.
A rugged cowboy reporter sketches the ladies at a jail bail event noting Miss Mary Monroe in a red frock and white sack, Miss Emma Lat in a yellow dress with high heels, Miss Marion Willoughby in pale white fabric with blue tape, and other attendees with varied outfits. The tone is colorful, with exaggerated details of hair, accessories, and attire.
Reliable energetic salesmen for roofing paints and lubricating oils sought by Tus Cumtos Orn Co in Cleveland Ohio. Liberal commissions offered with superior goods, state experience and references required.
The State Grand Lodge of Odd-Fellows met in Roanoke and adjourned after a busy session. New grand officers were chosen including G M Rev I Kneet Northern and G D M W D Hill. An election contest over grand representative ended with W T Baldwin defeating Hill Montague 139 to 105. An orphan's home plan was adopted and next meeting set for Portsmouth in May 1902.
Jenner F Walker son of the late Dr George T Walker of Vinton died Wednesday morning at his mother’s home after a long illness He was preparing for the ministry and the strain is believed to have undermined his health He was 23 funeral services held tomorrow Friday at 10 o clock
An observant woman notes that men appear cleaner and cooler in summer, citing white flannels, stiff collars, white straw hats, and blue bands as icebergy, while women in lighter frocks and frills seem less neat. She concedes a woman in white shirt with tidy hair can resemble a man, yet still not match the well-groomed, cool appearance of her brother.
Mr J C Langhorne sells about ninety acres of the Steelton farm including residence and outbuildings to Mr J B Graham of Roanoke for 3500. Graham, long with the Norfolk and Western railroad, holds a patent on a railroad frog switch. Salem welcomes him as a new homeowner.
Roanoke county will hold regular uniform examinations at Roanoke City High School. White teachers will test May 28 and 29, colored teachers May 30 and 31. Superintendent R C Stearnes notes the dates.
S M Mangrin announces arrival of large new stock at College Avenue stores including dresses suits furnishings carpets rugs and mattings. He promises bargains and welcomes customers to view the line before choosing. Miles Nerve Plasters sold by all druggists for 25 cents reach audience for spinal akness relief.
The Richmond Dispatch features a large portrait of Miss Mary Tayloe Rogers of Roanoke who will represent the sixth district at the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Memphis. Her father, Colonel Morton M. Rogers, served gallantly with the First Virginia Cavalry under Stuart and Fitzhugh Lee, held staff roles, and was paroled after Lee's surrender.
A cave in in a tunnel on the Norfolk and Western line near Shawsville, about 13 miles west of Salem, at 6 pm Tuesday, killed four laborers and injured two others buried under stone and dirt. All victims were colored workers. Trains were not affected.
A brief list shows canvas packing trunks 40 in at 1.75 and 86 in at 1.25. Dress trunks with tray 28 to 36 in range 2.16 to 3.24. Linen lined trunks 28 to 36 in 5.00 to 5.40. Steamer trunks 28 to 36 in 2.03 to 3.11. Higher end steamers 9.45 to 15.20. Roller tray trunks 4.59 to 7.02. A wide stock of finer roller trays ranges 8.10 to 24.08 with premium options up to 24.08.
Pyny Dalsam asserts a rapid remedy for coughs and colds, promising swift relief with its formula. The claimant emphasizes immediate action to ease throat irritation and nasal congestion, targeting frequent winter ailments with a simple daily dose.
This item warns heart pains signal danger and urges early care. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy to strengthen the heart, quiet nerves, and regulate action. A testimonial from Mus Black of Charleston cites severe palpitations eased after four bottles.
Dr Miles Heart Cure is described as controlling heart action accelerating circulation and building the entire system. It is sold by druggists on a guarantee. Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
In Chicago on May 14 Superinten dent Monroe heard a burglar confess during a sermon at the Pacific Garden Mission. A hard-featured man handed skeleton keys a jimmy and chisels to the evangelist saying he quit burglary. A prayer followed and the man was given work.
A local business man endorses D. T. Blackwell for Constable in the Cave Spring district. The letter praises his efficiency and long service, urging voters to support him as one of the county's best officers and a proven public servant.
A large stock of fine stationery and envelopes is offered at 25 cents a box and 20 cents a bundle. The sale highlights Royal Highland Linen and Saxon blue designs, promising high quality at an accessible price with a pound papeterie package included. Large lot arrival noted and touted as superior value.
A catalog style notice advertising ladies skirts in multiple fabrics and prices. It highlights fit and hang, with items including Covert Suiting at 1.49, linen skirts at 1.69, White Pique at 1.98, wool serge at 3.50, Black Cheviot Serge at 5, Cheviot Serge at 6, and Pebble Cheviot unlined at 7.50, emphasizing quality and value.
Glove counter offers black silk gloves double tipped fingers at half price as stock from a retiring maker is offered. Washable suedes two clasp fastening come in gray modes brown and black ideal for summer wear with easy washing. inquire at the glove counter.
An advertisement lists satin taffeta and crepe de chine ribbons offered at many widths from 3 to 7 inches. Prices range from 35c to 69c per yard with several lot prices and marked discounts, noting quantities and sale emphasis across multiple ribbon types.
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