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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
3
Taxpayers of Salem are urged to settle 1809 taxes by June first. The notice is signed by J. B. Fuse with the mark 8. T. 8, indicating a formal local assessment reminder.
An advertisement claims relief for kidney and bladder distress within six hours with a “great southern earcar Kipney cure.” It touts rapid water retention relief and universal use for eye, skin, and itching conditions. Sold by W. T. Younger and Dillard & Porsinger, druggists in Salem Virginia.
Advertises trimmed hats, caps, children's hats, and new ties belts buckles beauty pins fans at unusually low prices. Promises best styles and cost savings versus competitors. Describes White Sailors caps as especially cheap to attract customers.
Mr F W Whitescarver announces soon to offer a full Empire woods line. The machine, well known locally, promises low prices on Binder, Mower or Reaper and claims superior points over competing models. See it before you buy to gain neighborly satisfaction.
A jam of local notes from Salem and Roanoke County cover social life, deaths, marriages, and community events. Highlights include Mrs. Pleasant Jones's illness, Dr Robert Wallace Murray's suicide, Hon Charles Graham Kuzer’s approaching marriage, church sermons and choirs, and the Powell family funeral plans in Salem.
In a May 21 ceremony at the M. E Church parsonage pastor Rev. J Engle joined Andrew King and Saihe Mountcastle both of Singer in marriage. The couple received blessings and a deeded home from Roanoke County Clerk as a symbol of their new life together.
Brief classified notice inviting applicants for a fine three fourths Jersey young milker. Apply to W. Lee Braxp for details and submission information.
A Tuesday meeting of the Executive committee of the Baptist Orphanage reviewed plans for a new Executive Building. Architects Holtzclaw Bros and Hunt were chosen, with a seven member Building committee, to craft one combined design. Funding for furnishing Ellett Cottage was pledged by T. H. Ellett, and a formal opening program was set for July 3. The board adjourned to meet July 2 in Salem Baptist Church.
The Winston-Salem session outlines endowment goals of 30000 dollars with a central and district committees to solicit gifts. It notes thirty nine orphans at Salem Virginia home costing sixty dollars per child, expansion plans, and a proposed Home for Aged and Disabled Pastors and wives. It also mentions future dea coness work linked to the Orphans Home.
Mr John Baxter Wirtz aged about 65 died at his Town street home last Friday after several weeks illness He was a Montgomery county native and a former Confederate soldier wounded in the war His widow survived him He was a devout Methodist and his funeral was at Indiana street chapel on Saturday conducted by Rev J S Engl and Rev H C V Campbell and he was buried in East Hill cemetery
At a Confederate Pension Board meeting held last Friday the county added 52 new pensioners. Names listed include Samuel G Yates $1500 yearly Elias Farris $3000 Giles Tyree $1500 F J Mountcastle $2150 Geo W Surface $1500 F M Willett $3000 W P Argabright $1500 Henry Pruitt $1000. Pruitt, Bent Mountain resident, became blind from fever in army service as member of Company J 53rd Virginia Regiment and receives the maximum.
The Salem column lists residents and visitors including W. W. Woodruff of Atlanta, Mrs. Thomas Henderson in Blacksburg, and W. O. Critz returning from Patrick County. It notes Roanoke College field day prep, sermons by Rev. W. S. Royal, moves of Prof. Ambler, and several travels and health updates among local families. Examinations for public school certificates set for June 20 29, and a county school census plan is discussed. Col C. W. Burwell heads to Louisville with Mrs. Burwell as a Confederate reunion delegate, and a theft case involving Wm Rhodes ends in jail. Pain-Killer advertised as universal remedy.
The May Term began with Judge W. W. Moffett presiding. Nelson Goff’s will admitted to probate. Joseph C. Logan, Columbia Law School graduate, granted practice certificate. Augustus Littrell estate committed to sheriff for administration. L. L. Greenwood appointed deputy treasurer. A special grand jury, foreman Capt. W W. Brand, indicted Robert L. Phelps for seduction. trial continued, bail set at 2000 dollars. Commonwealth case against Lula and Bessie Ellis continued to next term. L. Cocke qualified as administrator of Ubas H. Cocke estate. Road cases heard or continued.
An appeal portrays a weak child hindered by illness and isolation, arguing that Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription benefits a mother's health during pregnancy and improves the unborn child’s future health and strength.
The Sigma Ubi Fraternity of Roanoke College hosted a Tuesday night ball on Main Street for Roanoke and Roanoke friends. The hall featured Japanese lanterns, card games, dancing, and refreshments with music. Attendees included Misses Langhorne, White, Johnston, Miller, Spangler of York, Brown, Evans, Logan, Wiley, and Messrs Wiley, Hubard, Bear, Altizer, Lee, Yount, Gernerd, Dumas, Miller, and Ward. chaperones were Mrs. Chalmer and Mrs. Hood.
Judge Moffett on Monday appointed F. Thrasher of Bansack as supervisor for the Big Lick district to fill the unexpired term of W. P. Moomaw, who resigned due to ill health. Thrasher is highly popular and expected to be an excellent officer, pleasing many friends and district residents.
The town election and constitutional convention vote proceed with light turnout. Incumbent mayor, sergeant, and councilmen face no opposition. White voters favor the convention while the colored vote is strongly against it. Salem is expected to favor the convention by a substantial margin.
At a special Board of Supervisors meeting held last Friday W F P Moomaw resigned as chairman with regret and John B Woodrum was chosen to lead the board. A petition from Poages Mill precinct asks for fence law adoption and notices to consider the issue at the July meeting were ordered. Many accounts were allowed after a three month gap with no meeting.
Poem portrays a wave of women entering professions and public life with confidence and humor. It imagines many becoming lawyers and professionals while men lose ground. The speaker suggests courting and marriage as counter to women’s advancement.
The students and officers of Roanoke College have hired the Salem Silver Cornet Band to provide music for this year’s commencement exercises. The band, recently reorganized and in splendid condition, promises an old time commencement with brass band music and a jolly good time.
The Times-Register lists esteemed patrons and subscribers including Mrs Lucy Srott Mrs Abby Eale B H Mansfield George P Mowles C H Thompson David Williams Mrs Julia Willis T M Crawford and others like C H Jewell Nathan Garst B P Martin J W Kesler Samuel Grice W A Muse Philip Woods indicating renewed support for the lines-Reedstrr service.
On Thursday evening last Ernest V Whitesell a Salem businessman married Lena Johnston of Montgomery county The ceremony was by Rev Keene at James Humphreys home in Christiansburg The couple traveled to Salem that night and are staying at Whitesell parents home on Craig avenue Friends and The T K extend warm congratulations.
A well at the Baptist Orphanage is drilled to 240 feet with the first 60 feet through clay and 186 feet through rock. Water is about 40 feet from the surface at 200 feet depth. A test will occur soon as the committee seeks to pierce the rock to obtain free stone water if possible.
Dozens of deeds filed for record include transfers across Salem and Roanoke areas. Notable actions: Tayloe Executors to William Watts Carr 222 acres for 13377.50. Hammond to Howel 40 acres 31 poles. Stover to Rafas L Lin kennhoker on McAfee Knob. Prices range from 30 to 13 thousand dollars with multiple parcels near Vinton Cave Spring and Bent Mountain.
The Hollins Institute announces events for its commencement week starting Saturday June 2 at 8 pm with the elo cation classes recital. Rev Dr Kerfoot of Atlanta will preach the baccalaureate on Sunday morning. Karelian and Eupian Literary Societies hold exercises Monday. A Tuesday evening commencement concert follows and Wednesday closes with regular exercises. A new brick three story dormitory and classroom building is under construction and slated to be finished by September 12.
Quote lists delivery at the Baptist Orphanage or on board cars at Salem with address details Taos Paxetcm and Paxetcm variant, noting price terms and delivery options.
The Hallet & Davis piano is praised for pure tone and elastic touch. The Hobbie Co., Factory Wholesale Agents, Roanoke, Va, positions it as the very best piano for discerning musicians.
Special prices on umbrellas to clear late stock. Black taffetas 26 inch now 1.10, Princess handle with sterling name plate 1.25, colored silk options to beat the heat at 2.75 down to 1.00, 50 cent school umbrellas at 9 cents. Serge Gloria umbrellas, once 1.25, sold here under bargain pressure with guaranteed return if damaged.
A notice describes White Lawn Special scraps gathered from short lengths known as mill ends. Prices are low at 12 cents, equivalent to about 20 cents, with forty inch by 65 wide fabric. The short lengths are set aside by manufacturers until amassed for sale to the commissioner.
Gingham short lengths offered at tc. not 10c. The lower price is prevailing at most stores for this type. Demonstrates that gingham remains in pristine condition with returns allowed for any defects. Mostly neat stripes with some checks and plaids featured.
The ad promotes Summer Drawers for men emphasizing comfort, price, and quality. Features include flexible woven seams, ribbed anklets, and bleached Pepperell jean materials. Striped Nainsook Drawers offered at half price, highlighting apparent value and volume of sales.
Bath soaps with varied scents and brands are listed with per cake and per dozen prices. Uwanta Bath and Craddock Turkish Bath varieties appear alongside Colgate and Pears Unseated lines, with prices ranging from 5c to 15c per item and 50c per dozen. A box of apple blossoms is offered at 12 1/2c and assorted kinds at 4 for 10c.
Cloth lined dress suit cases offered at about half price with two sizes available for $1.25. Regularly selling for $1.75 to $2.00, these cases feature brags hardware heavy leather handles and sturdy corners. Also available are higher end cases up to $11.
Moth Balls priced at five cents a pound, down from twenty five cents. The vendor notes these balls prevent and destroy moths that damage flannel blankets and winter clothing, urging shoppers to buy before pests cause harm. Sold at the notion counter.
Advertises ventilator corsets for summer with 50c and 80c prices. Claims models resemble dollar corsets, well boned and available in all sizes. States limited future shipments and invites readers to visit while stock lasts. Promotes W. B. Corsets agents and Ferris Good Sense waistline products.
A brief notice offers yardage at two dollars for some goods and one dollar per yard for others. It mentions a Gall finish in a portion of the stock and notes broken lots are being closed out. Shoppers may select from the remaining pieces as they wish.
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