Haran Friends Report School Progress and Local News
Dean Rootster notes recent rain and a Sunday school at Haran Schoolhouse with sixty six scholars. Mentions visits by Miss Sallie Kirkwood and Miss Frances Simpson, upcoming wedding of M. F. Huff and C. D. Martin, and various local social notes. An advertisement for Dixie Neva bone liniment closes the item with a testimonial from Frederickssura Virginia in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Rootster
Haran
Sallie Kirkwood
Geo. Bowe
Salem
D. N. Simpson
M. F. Huff
C. D. Martin
Frances Simpson
A. M. Martin
Fannie Bolton
Ivy Ferguson
Sallie
Rosa Willett
Henry Grubb
Hugh Ferguson
Rocky Road
Pan-American Exposition and rail era news mix
A Raleigh Roanoke newspaper page reports Panama and Nicaragua tensions, a 50,000 machinist strike for a nine hour day, a Roanoke picnic to Lynchburg, Carnegie's $10 million library grant, a Jefferson Hotel fire loss near 505000, and Roanoke building booms including a $25,000 YMCA project with Nalls canning and planing mill upgrades.
Commencement Attire Advice From Watt Ketten & Clay Store
As graduation day nears the sweet girl graduate and others about to ascend the platform seek the best appearance. Watt, Ketten & Clay offer a full range of commencement costume needs with accessories and outfits to suit every student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Ketten & Clay
Barnes Ad Promises Savings at Roanoke Drugstore
In today's Roanoke paper H. C. Barnes, a cut rate druggist, urges readers to compare prices and consider personal gifts to his store to save money. His shop is located opposite the passenger depot and markets economical cash buyers through his new advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Barnes
Roanoke
Barnes
Distressing Accident Kills Mrs Kennedy and Wounds Rev Kennedy
A Shenandoah Junction collision involving a fast express tore apart the Kennedy carriage. Mrs H. H. Kennedy was killed instantly and Rev H. H. Kennedy of Charlestown W Va died Tuesday from injuries. The couple had been returning from Burdane after a Sunday sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Junction
EH H Kennedy
H. H Kennedy
Charlestown
W. Va
Methodist Church
Norfolk and Western to Double Track Roanoke Lynchburg
Rail line from Roanoke to Lynchburg will gain a second track to handle rising traffic. The segment from Radford to Roanoke is already doubled, and construction may start soon to extend to Lynchburg aiding both passenger and freight service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Radford
Dyspepsia Foes and Dr Pierce Remedies
A historical note on dyspepsia as a major foe to man and the alleged benefits of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The text claims the remedy helps digestion by stimulating stomach glands and reducing gnawing hunger, with a 98 percent cure rate. It also touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as superior laxatives for obstructed bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutt
Charles Spurgeon
Rheims
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Democratic Mass Meeting in Roanoke County Courthouse
A Roanoke county mass meeting is called for Monday June 17 at 2 PM in the courthouse to choose nine delegates and nine alternates for the gubernatorial convention in Norfolk August 1. Salem 4 4 delegates, Big Lick 3 3, Cave Spring 3 3, Catawba 1 1, each with four votes. A. M. Howman, County Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke County
Norfolk
Salem
Big Lick
Cave Spring
Catawba
A. M. Howman
Hollins Institute names new officers after Dr Cocke
A circular letter reveals Hollins Institute’s new leadership following the death of Dr. Charles L. Cocke. The officers include Miss Mattie L. Cocke as president and Lucian H. Cocke as vice president, with Joseph A. Turner as general manager and Frank W. Duke as secretary and treasurer. A Board of Governors features Lucian H. Cocke, William H. M. Pleasants, Matthe L. Cocke, A. T. L. Rasian, Frank W. Duke, M. Estes Cocke, Joseph A. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Cocke
Hollins Institute
Mattie L. Cocke
Lucian H. Cocke
Joseph A. Turner
Frank W. Duke
M. Estes Cocke
Board of Governors
William HM. Pleasants
A. T. L. Rasian
Roanoke Cotton Mill holds annual stockholders meeting
The Roanoke Cotton Mill Company held its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Terry Building. Officers were re-elected: R. R. Fairfax president. W. P. Travers first vice president. R. H. Angell second vice president. J. H. Yost secretary. Edward L. Stone treasurer. F. B. McElwee general manager. A Roanoke and Lynchburg board of directors was formed, with over 75 percent stock represented. The stockholders praised the mill and its prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Cotton Mill Company
Terry
R. R. Fairfax
W. P. Travers
New York
R. H. Angell
J. H. Yost
Edward L. Stone
F. B. McElwee
Messrs
B. P. Huff
J. R. Batt
J. W. Goodwin
R. M. Bibb
Roanoke
H.r.mcwane
Lynchburg
Local births marriages and visits noted in Lewisburg area
A son was born to Mr and Mrs C Murray. Plaese Clark and Miss Nannie Barnett will wed on the 20th at Cave Spring. Mrs Gailin visits Lynchburg and returns to Salem. Evangelist D B Strouse conducts revival at Blacksburg. J H Hatcher and wife visit from Welch W Va. Several residents travel to Nebraska. Real estate sale: Vanzant house sold to Wm Johnston for 450. Ella Renick returns to Washington for work. Mrs Nillinger and Mrs Petty plan Nebraska visit. Mrs Howard White returns to Lynchburg. Mr James E Howbert buys 24 acres near Cave Spring for 2007. H R Withrow of Baltimore clothing house visits town. Mrs Gillespie dies aged about 30 leaving five children. Prof R C Stearne reappointed superintendent. Dode Rowan of Craig county recovers from paralysis. W E Medley to bring Jersey cows from Canada to Buffalo. Thieves steal bikes from L N Thacker and T S Preston households in a brazen wheel swap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Murray
Plaese Clark
Nannie Barnett
Cave Spring
Judge Gailin
Lynchburg
Salem
J. H. Chapman
Portsmouth
D. B. Strouse
Blacksburg
John H. Hatcher
Welch
W. Va
G. R. Ragan
Danyilie
Vanzant
Burwell Street
Wm. Johnston
Woodie Hedrick
Lincoln
Neb
Kena Walsh
Parrish
James E. Howbert
Clara P. Martin
James Persinger
H. RR. Withrow
Baltimore
Lewisburg
R. C. Stearnes
State Board of Education
Dode” Rowan
Craig County
Sinking Creek
Rowan
W. E. Medley
Bowmont
Col. A. M
Salem Residence Contract Let to Architect N Hockiman
Mr T J Shickel awards the contract for a new residence to architect N Hockiman whose plans were accepted. The building will rise on the corner of College avenue and the Boulevard and, when finished, is said to be the handsomest residence in Salem. Construction to start in a few days and be hurried to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Shickel
N. Hockiman
College Avenue
Boulevard
Salem
Obituary: Mrs. Sarah Pobst Passes at Clay Street Home
Mrs. Sarah B Pobst mother of William Pobst died Sunday morning at his Clay street home. About 80 years old she had long been in frail health and a devout member of the Duankard church. Services were held at her home Monday evening with interment in Brubaker cemetery Green Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah B. Pobst
William Pobst
Clay Street
Duankard
Brubaker
Green Ridge
Quiet Thursday Evening as Constitutional Convention Race Favored
As we go to press the election proceeds quietly with a large Democratic vote for the Constitutional Convention nominees. In this district the main contest is between Bushong and Barnett for Supervisor, and the outcome remains unpredictable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Bushong
Barnett
Sprenkel to Speak at Salem Sunday School Meeting
Mr J A Sprenkel field secretary Virginia Sunday School Association will visit Salem Tuesday May 28 to address Roanoke city Salem and county Sunday school workers at 3 30 p m in the Methodist church. He is praised as an able speaker and the meeting will feature music directed by Mr J E Allemony with singers from church choirs assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Sprenkel
Virginia Sunday School Association
Salem
Methodist Church
Sp.m
Roanoke City
Sprenkel
J. E. Allemony
Local Sales and Promotions Highlight June Notices
W W Ballard schedules Saturday June 15 for selling two valuable town lots with full description in the ad. Administrator J R C Brown will list estate property including horses and carriages for sale on June 4. C M Nalls Roanoke stores promote new ads and silk bargains at Nalls department. Perry Davis Pain Killer promoted for burns stomach pain and cholera morbus with 25 and 0 cent prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
W. W. Ballard
W. W. Chapman
Sue H. Ligon
J.R C. Brown
C. M. Nalls
Roanoke
Nalls
Salem Roanoke county uniform examinations announced
The Roanoke county uniform examinations for public school certificates will be held at the Roanoke City High School. White teachers take May 28 and 29, colored teachers May 30 and 31. R. C. Stearns, Supt. of Schools. Also, Alexandria Corporation Court granted 53 liquor licenses on Monday, fewer than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Roanoke County
Roanoke City
Ruat
R. C. Stearnes
Corporation Court of
Alexandria
Roanoke County Court opens busy May term
The May term of Roanoke County Court began with Judge Mollett presiding. Guardians W Chapman and C L Hatcher were appointed for Charlie and Milton Ligon, with $500 bond. P Taylor Trout appointed administrator of Jacob M Trout with $2000 bond. GO W Chapman named administrator for the late Mrs Sue H Ligon. The will of Miss Fannie R Jack produced and proven. Benton Wiley named Justice of the Peace for Salem district. A special grand jury returned true bills for murder by poison and house breaking. Road contracts and exonerations noted. road through Botetourt opposition. court refused new road through Dickinson lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Mollett
W. Chapman
C. L. Hatcher
Charlie
Milton Ligon
G. J. Ligon
P. Taylor Trout
Jacob M Trout
Wm. H. Trout
Benton Wiley
Salem
A. H. Powell
Mary Jane Nease
Henrietta Myers
Green Adkins
James Nease
Samuel Cleveland
Samuel Casey
Eugene Bush
H. D. Howbert
Vinton
Norwich
John’s
Catawba
J. T. Shepherd
M. M. John
Aurety
Road Board
Harman & Guthrie
FE. P. Walton
M. Bigler
Engagement of Lt. Ballard and Carolyn Rittenhouse Announced
Announcement in the New York Journal details lieutenant William Wirt Ballard Jr. of the U. S. Army and Carolyn Rittenhouse of Washington as engaged. Carolyn, a society belle with notable lineage and nursing background, plans to marry this summer at St. John's West Washington and accompany Ballard to Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. W. Ballard, Jr
U. S. Army
Maj
W. W. Ballard
Carolyn Rittenhouse
Washington
New York Journal
William Wirt Ballard
United States Army
Porto Rico
Eis
China
Miss Rittenhouse
Commodore Lockwood
Ballard
Columbia and Children’s Hospital School of
Cupid
St. John’s
West Washington
Lewin Listing Includes Roanoke Addresses
Thomas Lewin of 41 Thomas Lewin, 7th Ave, 6th St, 5, W Roanoke, Va is noted with multiple street references in the Roanoke area. The fragment suggests an address or property listing in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lewin
Roanoke
Order early for vegetables at Campbell shop
For early Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage and Tomato plants call on 8 H Campbell South Broad Street near freight depot or leave orders at my barbershop Campbell block May 10 31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Campbell
South Broad Street
Campbell Block
H. Campnene
Trunk Prices Show Wide Range of Travel Luggage
A catalog lists trunks from 40 inch models at $1.75 to upholstered steamer trunks at $15.20. Canvas dress trunks with trays run 28 to 36 inches around $2.16, linen lined models $5.00 to $5.40, extra strong linen lined trunks $5.00 to $6.25, steamer trunks $2.03 to $8.11 and finer steamers $9.45 to $15.20. Roller tray trunks with straps appear from $4.50 to $7.02, with linen lined variants and brass hardware priced higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viner
Big Sale of Paper and Envelopes Featured This Week
A large stock of paper and envelopes offered at 25 cents a box. Royal Highland Linen, Scotch grey, Roman blue and gray white stationery praised for affordability. New shipments include Court of the Netherlands and Regatta Papeterie in Saxon blue and white. A pound papeterie set priced far below typical costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court
The
Netherlands
Regatta Papeterie
Line of best skirts with value and fit
A line of skirts advertised with good service and right hang. Covert Suiting skirts at 1.49 dollars offer full width, shaped flounce and stitched bands. Linen skirts at 1.60 dollars and White Pique skirts at 1.98 dollars feature shaped flounce and embroidery.
Bargain Ribbon Sale With Wide Satin and Taffeta
A local sale advertises ribbons in various widths and fabrics. Satin and crepe de chine ribbons are offered with prices from a few cents per yard to under a dollar, including seven inch sash ribbons and 3 to 7 inch widths in several colors and finishes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dixie
Fredrrickssura
Owens & Minor
Richmond
M. B. Rowry
Younger’s Drug
F. G. Webber
Hi Alem
Salem Millinery
Virginea
Koiner
Whitescarver & Bro’s
Mas
Lea
Hilk & Butter
Virginia Cattle Food CO
Danville, VA
Johnston & Day
Udnite & Ent
Allen Block
Malin Street
Jacksonville
Buffalo
Young Men’s Institute
T.A
Harrisonburg
Georgia
Indiana
John Bull
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
L. G. Toney
Altoma
McKinley
White House
Stonewall
J. B. Fishburn
R. H. Woodrum
Lewis Z. Johnston
J. W. Johnston
Flat Top
Blueffeld
N. and W. Railway
Johnston
BE. Soxhlet
Wall Street
J. Gould
J. Fisk
J. Pierpoint Morgan
J. R. Keene
J. J. Hill
J. Stileman
J. Schuty
J. H. Moore
J. W. Gates
J. Loeb
George J. Gould
Edward Echols
Balem
Beavers
Montague
Swanson
Jake Frantz
Charlie Nelms
Holling Neghborhood
Jake
Nelms
Frantz
H. H. Kennedy
Hollin
Way Cressed
DRUC
E. C. Barnes
Pobst
Sunday School Institute
Lieut. Ballard
Miles
Berkshire
Price-Armes Company, Limited
West Campbell Ave
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
H. M. Mundy
Virginia and Tennessee Telephone Company
Eee
Rockbridge
Buena Vista
J.T. Graves
Messrs. Nelson & Myers
Fairfax Bros
Argains
Rown's Store
Duval House
Brown’s
Gloye
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