Salem Times-Revisor Miscellany of Local News and Notes
Wagon loads of tomatoes from Elias Huffman cannery at Hanging Rock shipped. Sunday school plans Children's Day exercises. Death of John Reed reported in Mercers Pa. Courthouse exterior being painted. Temple of Justice improved. Boon attends A O K supreme lodge in Atlantic City with wife. Puckett to Welch W Va to build seventeen houses. Missing Roanoke youths raise concern. Street paving to begin Main Street south side. Salemites at Dedford City Elks Home dedication. John J Carter, 50, arrested for alleged attempted assault. Estey organs touted by Hobbie Co Roanoke. Petty found dead in Richmond hotel. cousin of John M Petry. Burglary at Holloway home. small loss. Charles Hardin, missing Keran Orphan Home inmate since January 1903. Salem Methodist Church considers new church project. plan to survey membership. Roanoke count cannery boom with Starkey, Wert farm Ogden, Ponge’s Mill, Salem expansions. Salem baseball defeats Roanoke 22–7. Vinton to visit. Local readers complimented Times-Register. Fort Lewis Council Royal Arcanum initiated nine candidates. meeting details and convivial closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Huffman
Hanging Rock
Methodhet Church
F. Reed
Mercers
John Reed
Temple of Justice
T. R. Boon
Atlantic City
Supreme Lodge
A. O. K of Mystic Chain
Virginia Grand Lodge
W. J. Puckett
Welch
W. Va
Joe
O. K. Charles Jones
O. K. Jones
Roanoke
G.W. Austin
West Virginia
Main Street
Colorado Street
Dedford City
Elks
Emma Boon
W. W. Moffett
Ulias D. Denit
W. H. Tinsley
John M. Boon
John J. Carter
Henry County
Martinsville
Willie J. Clark
Estey
Esteys
Hobbie Go
Southern Distributors
J. P. Petty
Murphy's Hotel
Richmond
Elkton
John M. Petry
Hollins
C.F. Holloway
Charlie Hardin
Keran Orphan Home
Salem
Cora Rush
Princeton
Ind
Salem Methodist Church
Roanoke County
Starkey's
J.T. Yoder
Wert Farm
Ogden
J. T. Henry
Ponge'a
G. W
Roanoke Boys
Vinton
Salem Boys
J. A. Finke
Edw. Corbett
Millwood
J. W. Doosey
Catawba
L. L. Greenwood
Cave Spring
A. L. Sibert
H. B. Lowman
BK. J. G. Lockett
Ballehack
Timea-Register
Fort Lewis
Royal Arcanum
Harry Kemp
F. T. McFaden
Lynchburg
Macready
G. B. Reed
Claggett
Roanoke Council
Messia
Reed
R. C. Stearnes
Chas. D. Denit
Baptist church welcomes nine into the flock
Last Sunday morning after the sermon at the Baptist church nine persons were received into the Church. A collection for foreign missions raised about eighty dollars. At 3 p.m. Mrs. F H Martin spoke to the ladies on the work of the Ladies Missionary Union. Tyree Missionary Society held a regular meeting with hymns scripture lesson by Dr. R L Moore and a program including dialogue recitations and music. Mr J F Cook of Roanoke College gave the evening address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
F. H. Martin
Ladies’ Missionary Union
Baptist Denomination
Tyree Missionary Society
R. L. Moore
J. P. Saul
Ethel and
Paul Whiteacarver
Messrs
Cleveland Preston
Curne Sani
Felix Thacker
Ernest Haley
Naomi Lynch
Mattin Renick
Lila Baul
Mesers
Orvel Clark
J. F. Cook
Roanoke College
Death of J. L. Slaughter Veteran of Civil War
Mr J L Slaughter died Wednesday evening at his sister in law Mrs T A Kirby's home after a long heart trouble. He was 72, son of Martin Slaughter of King William county and served as an early volunteer in the Civil War with the Ninth Virginia Cavalry. He married Cornelia Boulevare of King and Queen county. she died last spring. Survived by Mrs Kirby and her four sons. Funeral at Mrs Kirby's residence at 10 this morning, East Hill Cemetery burial conducted by old Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Slaughter
T. A. Kirby
Martin Slaughter
King William County
Ninth Virginia Cavalry
Cornelia Boulevare
Lee Roy Boulevare
King and Queen County
Christian Church
East Hill Cemetery
Old Confederate Veterans
Wesley Lectures At Salem Methodist Church
Salem Methodists miss midweek talks on John Wesley and Methodism as Rev. J O Knott reviews Oxford the Home of the Holy Club. Next Wednesday’s talk will cover Wesley Finds Christ and Himself ahead of the June 21 Bicentennial observance with global Methodist participation. Also advertisement for Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claims to cure stomach and blood disorders by improving digestion and nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
John Wesley
J. O. Knott
Oxford
Wesley
Christ
Mr. Wesley
Pierce
Lakes at Lake Spring cleaned to boost Salem water supply
The Lakes at Lake Spring have been thoroughly cleaned. The Council plans to hire another man at the pump-house to extend pumping hours, ensuring the reservoir stays plentifully supplied even at the town's highest point when sprinklers are in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Spring
Salem
Salem News Briefs Parade of Visitors and Local Dignitaries
A flurry of visitors arrives in Salem including Attorney J. 5. Baer back from Maryland and Mrs. A. J. Haff of Richmond visiting family. Local figures such as Mr. Michael T. Ammen of Botetourt County die aged about 70 in Fincastle. others include Cadet Ambler Johnson returning to Blacksburg, plans to publish The Progress in Chase City, and notes on school staff, family travels, and a resort promoter’s regional tours.
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J. 5. Baer
Maryland
A. J. Haff
Richmond
Rt. I’. Cannaday
A. G. Duncan
Astranda
Ohio
Broad Street
W. C. Tompkins
Raleigh
N. Y
Nora Bryan
Bristol
Lillie Epperly
Market Street
J. B. Newton
Radford
J. N. Ambler
George Gravely
Martinsville
C. B. Gravely
Creston
Wm. Dinguid
Lynchburg
J. P. Saul
RK. J. Barnett
A. H. Dickinson
John O. Myers
Hollins
G. W. Zirkle
West Salem
Michael T. Ammen
Botetourt County
Fincastle
Irene Strayer
J. W.F Allemeng
Harrisonburg
J. C. Edwards
Bluefield
W. Va
Edwards
Ambler Johnson
O. W. Burwell
Salem
Louisville
Charles Semple
Barnett
James D. Barnett
State of Washington
W. H. Barnett
Lewis A. Martin
Pittsylvania County
S. M. Martin
Lke
W. N. Painter
Philadelphia
Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania
Margaret Painter
M. J. Toney
Northfork
Blanche Strickland
C. B. Strouse
Lake Providence
Louisiana
Roanoke Red
Miss Holmes
Death of Aged Lady Widow of Col. Terry in Bent Mountain
Mrs. Terry, widow of Col. Joseph Terry, died at her Bent Mountain home on Tuesday morning. She was mother to J. Coles Terry of Air Point and had wide state ties. A devoted Episcopal member, funeral was held at her home Wednesday evening with interment in the family burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bent Mountain
Best advertisement is a pleased customer says Devoe
A letter from F. W. Devoe & Co explains that satisfied buyers spread word. A user buys 30 gallons for a house, paints only once in years, and finds 20 gallons unused and valuable. The firm notes quick delivery and surprising durability as key selling points. Oakey serves as local distributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
F. W. Devoe & CO
New York
O. D. Oakey
Repaire for Wood Mowers and Bindery at Brown’s
A large stock of repair parts for wood mowers and binding work is offered by F W Brown. The advertisement lists abundant supplies and emphasizes prompt availability for local machinists and shop owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Brown's
Electric line for Floyd mines to span Floyd county area
The United States Arsenic Mine Company plans an electric railway from Rhanesville on the Norfolk and Western to its Floyd county mines about thirteen miles away. A power plant will be built on Roanoke river eight miles from Newville with access to water power and lighting for Crockett’s and Alleghany Springs. President C. Br. Brenton of Pittsboro says construction to the power plant will begin at once and be extended toward Floyd to serve a medicinal spring health resort. The company has contracts to invest 75 000 dollars in the electric line and 30 000 dollars in new mine machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke County
W. W. Moffett
M. A. Morgan
G. Morgen
H. A. Oakey
Commonwealth
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
J. H. Camper
Commonwealth Nolse
C. N. Hutcherson
Cave Spring
United States Arsenic, Mine Company
Floyd County
Rhanesville
Norfolk and Western
Ths
Roanoke River
Nhewsville
Crockett's
Alleghany Springs
C. BR. Brenton
Pittsboro
Ite Mines
Hoe
Floyd
Local ads highlight sales on polish slippers and muslin wear
J M Oakey & Son advertise a 25c furniture polish. Hubard & Logan announce stock purchase and new ad. W E Brown urges Oxford Slippers at various prices. H Barnes promotes pure medicines. Watt Retten & Clay restock muslin underwear for summer sale from 10c to 1 dollar. Smith & Ferguson prep dye materials for semi centennial. Bankruptcy notice noted in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Oakey & Son
Messrs
Hubard & Logan
E. M. Fitzgerald
W. E. Brown
Oxford
Barnes
Roanoke
Watt, Retten & Clay
Smith & Ferguson
Clerk of Court Grants Marriage License Then Recants
On Monday Clerk of Court Denit issued a marriage license to a young man from this place. He returned the next day claiming it was N. G. When asked why, he produced a letter from the young woman stating she had changed her mind, leaving him in disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denit
N. G
Property Sales Highlight Local Auctions in Roanoke County
The Martin mill property on Roanoke river was sold Monday by trustee A L Sibert to Mrs James H Smith for 1505. The Ed ward Corbett lot and the George Lloyd farm on Back Creek, about 60 acres with a young orchard, were auctioned under Circuit Court decrees. Mrs N M A Hawiey bought 1672.50 for the Lloyd tract. Monroe Garst and wife conveyed 33 acres in Big Lick district to J B and D L Neft for 3700. Victor Liniment advertised for injuries and accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Mill
Roanoke River
A. L. Sibert
James H. Smith
Edward Corbett
George Lloyd
Back Creek
Circuit Court
Ballard and McClung
N. M. A. Hawiey
Monroe Garst
J. B
Big Lick
Re Union of Confeds Attendees from Vinton and Salem
Report notes Messrs William Muse John Feather N J Vineyard of Vinton and George Logan of Salem attending the Confederate reunion in New Orleans this week and joking about acting like boys again. ad copy follows offering three Wood-fuel binders for sale at low prices by F W Brown with urging to buy one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Muse
John H. Feather
N. J. Vineyard
Vinton
George W. Logan
Salem
New Orleans
George
F.W. Brown
Salem milliner promotes hats by Mrs J H Biesen
Mrs J H Biesen of Richmond assists in the millinery shop run by Mrs F G Webber The Salem Milliner invites ladies to visit for fine hats and trims Also promoted is Longman and Martinez paints offering generous support to obituaries parsonages and institutions and listing agents O D Oakey Salem Va and J E Worrill Medley Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Biesen
Richmond
F. G. Webber
Salem
Longman & Martinez
O. D. Oakey
Salem, Va
J. E. Worrill
Medley, Va
Marriage licenses issued this week in clerk’s office
Licenses have been issued this week from the Clerk's office for the marriage of the following couples James Gibboney Jones to Miss Cora E Aston P Phillips to Miss Elizabeth Mc Daniel John Brown to Mrs Mary Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gibboney Jones
Cora E. Aston P. Phillips
Elizabeth McDaniel
John Brown
Mary Haines
Grocer W. O. Critz sells stock to Fitzgerald and Surface
Well known grocer W O Critz signs a contract to sell his stock of goods fixtures and goodwill to Messrs M Fitzgerald and W B Surface with commission due June 1 They are popular young men with many friends and will continue the business at Critz's present stand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Critz
Mesars
KE. M. Fitzgerald
W. BR. Surface
Messrs
Fitzgerald
Burface
James Kessler Dies After Long Illness In Glengar
After a lingering illness from consumption, James Kessler, a longtime Glengar resident and devout Confederate veteran, died at his home aged about 72. His wife had died just days earlier. Funeral services were held Monday at his home by Rev. P. H. Cheif, with burial in the neighborhood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kessler
Glengar
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Broad
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Salem Ave
Victor Lung Syrup
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Buckingham
A. PF. Mail & Co
Masa
California
Heinz
Crosse & Blackwell
Johnston Harvester Co
W. Whitescarver & CO
Moorman Block
Grocey
Hay
Woods
Ferry
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Walter A. Wood
F. W. Brown
Winchester
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New Haven
Conn
H. C. Barnes
Axe Local
I. W. Brown
Joseph Terry
Carter & Michi
Fr. W. Brown
East Hill
W. W. Mcurrert
I. W. Kine
Jeo. M. Oakey
Cartier , Michie
Houston
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Chronicle
Memphis
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Ath
Victor Liniment
Confeds
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R. D. Hart
Main St
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Regal Shoes
Crawford Hotel
Devoo
C. D. Oakey
Trutt’s
Dr. Tutt
Tutt
Roaroxe
W. Garrison Woops
the Revenue
Eninee
D. E Repauvek
Lis
Oxfords
W.E. Brown’s
Critz Building
Nelson Hardware Company
Campbell Ave. E
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Watt, Rettew & Clay
Milan
Japan
Colgate
Windsor
Louis XV
Reitew & Clay
Salerm Avenue
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