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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
3
Local ad urges careful selection of family food stressing that best brands come from large markets. It warns against off brands as health risks and promises fresh wholesome goods with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Stores carry a full stock of staples, fancy groceries, and flour.
Council evaluates options amid resident complaints about low pressure and water outages. Readiness to approve a stand pipe at the reservoir, a 6 million gallon Cascade Spring storage tank, or an additional higher reservoir, plus an 8 inch main from the north side of the reservoir through Langhorne property to Clay street. The plan aims to boost pressure and supply to all areas, with a meeting tonight to decide.
Mrs RK G Walters visits relatives and friends while Lena Hammersly from Lynchburg stays with Mrs J G Goldsmith. J Woodard of South Carolina visits friend ER A Graham as Virgie Deaton heads to California. Hon C A Waddy of Richmond visits family at West Main. W H Terrill and Wm Crawford, knights of the grip, socialize locally. Edee Brown returns home from Cedar Grove NY where she taught music. John Sanders of Stewartsville visits relatives. Maggie Conner returns home to Birmingham. Saremites plan a European trip. F P Harman tours the Southwest. CO W Price thanks friends for kindness after son Claude’s death. James S Clanshan from Craig County shows horses. rain was needed. Margaret Painter, graduate of Woman's Medical College Philadelphia, at home on High Street. Geo L Worden returns from Baltimore after eye treatment. John T Hamilton injured at Salem Steam Tannery with a gash in the ankle. A moral note on wives and motherhood given in an editorial. Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription praised for women’s health.
C N Hutcherson received a whiskey distiller license from Judge Moffett in Roanoke County Court last Friday. Opponents withdrew after Hutcherson pledged not to sell intoxicating liquor in Roanoke County and to remove the plant by license year end, with conditions restricting land sale for distillery use and potential license revocation if violated.
Rufus Smith, sought on a beating warrant in Roanoke, was spotted in Salem. After a pursuit he was shot by Sergeant Moore twice, then taken to Roanoke for treatment. The injuries were described as not dangerous. Dow Peas and German Millett noted at F W Whitescaryer Co.
Mr. D. Willett a Poage's Mill resident and well known citizen is a candidate for Commissioner of the Revenue in his district in the fall election. He is popular and highly regarded for his qualifications though he has lost a hand in an earlier accident.
In Salem Polly and Charlie follow Uncle Josh after a wedding proposal. He orchestrates a rapid city move with a carriage ride and shopping sprees at Harveycutter & Son, W. H. Tinsley Real Estate, John M. Oakey & Son, Dillard Drug Co, Smith & Ferguson’s, Stover & Baskerville, Fitzgerald & Surface, and Fitzgerald & Surface groceries. The plan covers furniture, appliances, plumbing, and supplies for a new home.
Ella Ballard Renick, a Columbia Hospital School of Nursing graduate from Washington D C, ranked fourth in her class and soon after elected head nurse at Harrison County Hospital in Clarksburg West Virginia, a notable promotion praised by Salem friends.
Mrs. Katie O Ronk wife of G O Ronk died at her Roanoke home Monday at 3 10 am after a three week illness She was 81 and survived by her husband five children She was a Lutheran Church member and valued wife and mother Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church in Salem conducted by Rev C K Bell Interment followed at East Hill cemetery A special car from Roanoke ferried Brotherhood of Railway Carmen members to the funeral noting her husband is a member
A small gold watch with a double case and chain, located between Roanoke College and Main Street, is being sought for return. Reward offered to RB Bunacesa Roanoke College.
An advertising letter from F. W. Devoe & Co promotes Devoe paints sold by Oakey in Grafton West Virginia. It asserts Devoe covers a larger area per gallon, lasts longer, and costs less per job, claiming 10 dollars can paint a 15 dollar house and touting extensive customer familiarity.
Mr. L. C. Snyder formerly of this place and now living in Richmond was instantaneously killed as a fireman when the wreck on the O. and R. near Charlottesville occurred Tuesday evening. The engineer also died instantly. Snyder was the son of the late Logan C. Snyder and is survived by his wife and one child.
Salem Virginia readers are directed to visit C. J. Reed on High Street to obtain Extra Early Delaware Red Nose Yellow Nanse Mond and Yams.
Announcement from W. & B. Bevint General Passenger Agent invites inquiries for a Summer folder detailing Mountain Spring and Seashore Resorts in Virginia. Includes boarding houses locations elevations and rates with excursion tickets valid through Oct 1903 for returns on Norfolk and Western Railway and adjacent lines.
A Floyd resident, Waitman Stigleman, was arrested in Christiansburg today on a charge of housebreaking with intent to commit a rape at Graysontown. The case divides neighbors. Miss Ade Stone had fled to Mrs. Richardson’s house and alarmed Mr. Walter McDaniel and Mr. Gas. Grayson. Stigleman, tied to Floyd Courthouse, had a recently questioned reputation, while Miss Stone is described as young and well regarded prior to the incident.
The Hanging Rock Orchard Company advertises one hundred thousand tomato plants for sale. Apply to A. P. Warkina, Manager, Salem, Virginia, for details and ordering.
The famous John Ed Pearce, expert musician, will perform guitar banjo and mandolin at the Town Hall on Friday evening May 29 at 8 15. His show includes melodious mandolin and pipe organ imitations. He has a fine reputation and audiences celebrate his successful programs. Admission is 24 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
A brief description notes a small suit priced at 17.50 featuring a narrow Mexican lace insert and a Van Dyke style trimmed skirt.
Mrs J H Bieven of Richmond assists in the millinery business. The Salem Milliner invites ladies to visit the store to have hats made and trimmed, promising skilled work and convincing results.
Catalog-style notice lists Children's Drawers in multiple sizes with prices from 10c to 124c and Bleached Jean Under waists for children with various sizes and prices. Ladies Muslin Corset Covers with hemming, ruffles and full front. Cambric Corset Covers with lace trim. Ladies Drawers in India linen with hems and tucks priced.
A reward of 25 dollars is offered by the company for the arrest and conviction of those injuring or stealing poles and walking canes from the East Hull Cemetery trees. W. W. Morrert serves as president, with RK. W. Kiar and Jno. M. Daxny as superintendent and staff.
A sale of several thousand volumes features popular copyrighted books at one-third regular price or less. Readers are offered works from leading authors of the day, from publishers including Scribner's Sons Harper Brothers The MacMillan Company and The Century Company.
Advertises canvas covered trunks and canvas lined variants priced from 3.00 to 7.50 depending on size. Lists two trunk styles with features like leather straps brass locks and rivets and emphasizes low prices and seasonal purchases. Includes sizes from 30 to 36 inches and corresponding costs.
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