Botetourt fair to show cattle pumpkins horses and people
The Botetourt fair opens next week with displays of fine cattle, large pumpkins, fast horses, and notable residents. Judge Phlegar is praised as a modest candidate for senator while local option debate intensifies in Roanoke. The Chickahominy Indians face segregation challenges as registrars bar them from white schools and the state directs separate schooling with a white teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botetourt
Phlegar
Roanoke City
Southern Railway
Department of Education
Charles City
Balem School Board Chairman Endorses Abolishing Exams
A Balem School Board member voices strong support for ending the current semi annual examinations in public schools. The Times-Register urged Superintendent Brearnes over a year ago to bring the matter before the board, aligning with the paper’s long held view against the defective system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balem
the Times-Register
Brearnes
Senator Carmack and the Fifteenth Amendment Debate
The piece reports on Tennessee Senator Carmack denying a plan to repeal the Fifteenth Amendment. It notes his misquote claim and explains his view that any repeal effort should avoid becoming partisan or sectional to prevent public shock or division. The discussion centers on Republican positions and principles of equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmack
Tennessee
United States
Philippines
Nanan
Hanleher
Omee Salthy Seneth
Fare Thee Well Virginia Game Law Outcry Letter
A Washington Evening Star reader laments Virginia new sports tax requiring non residents to pay ten dollars. The letter criticizes the law as Southern oppression and vows to withhold support. The Virginia legislature and public response are noted with local rhetoric and defiant sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginia
Washington Evening Star
Evening Star
Huntsman
Kansas women win school board majority over male leadership
A dispatch from Topeka reports Kansas women gained control of county school boards across the states 2 000 districts in August and earlier elections. The women campaigned on ending restrictions that barred marrying teachers and protected salary stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Bundower
Topeka
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Fruit Exhibit at World’s Fair Appeals to Virginia Growers
Richmond Virginia September 21 1903 message to Virginia fruit growers urges county volunteers to donate apples pears and nuts for a World’s Fair exhibit. Each grower should contribute a barrel or more of apples with careful packing and selection to ensure quality. Ship to Geo E Murrell Supt care The Merchants Cold Storage Co Richmond VA by express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Boxer
Barrela
Geo. E. Murrell
Merchants Cold Storage
Richmond, Va
Express
Gro. E. Murrell
Virginia primary probes test Barkedale wine and funds rule
A Richmond letter reports Henrico County Democrats refused a certificate to William Brauer after a Barkedale Pure Elections review. Brauer admitted treating people in a saloon but denied votes for pay. L O Wendenberg faces a broader probe. Violations could be reported to the grand jury. penalties include a $1000 fine and up to a year in jail. The case tests Virginia election purity under the new law.
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Richmond
Ultimo
Barksdale
Henrico County
William Brauer
Viva Voce
Democratic Committee
Barkedale
Brauer
L. O.wendenberg
Commonwealth
Virginia
Better Than Pills Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Answering the question of superiority to ordinary pills the tablets are easier to take gentle and agreeable producing bowels movement and improved digestion. Sold at 25 per bottle by W T Younger druggist. There is a note about lessons we learn only by teaching others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. T. Younger
Davie
Henry Westrick
St. Clair
Mich
Paine
Tailora
Jay
Coleman seeks re election to Roanoke House of Delegates
A candidate announces his bid for re election to the House of Delegates representing Roanoke county and Roanoke city. He pledges faithful service and welfare of the district and asks for veteran support ahead of the Democratic Primary on September 19 1903. LB Harman runs for Cave Spring constable and M Sharkey for Cave Spring Justice of the Peace urging votes.
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T Am
House of Delegates
Roanoke
Roanoke County
Roanoke City
A. B. Coleman
LB. C. Harman
Cave Spring
M. Sharkey
Justice of the Peace of
Cave Spring District
Caye Spring
L. F. Brickey
N. H. Brickey
Roanoke County Commonwealths Attorney Seeks Re election
W. Kime announces candidacy for re election as Commonwealths Attorney Roanoke County subject to the Democratic primary on September 10 1903. He has served in the office for three and a half years and asks voters approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke County
the Commonwealth
W. Kime
G. W. Zirkle
Geo. M. Muse
Democratic Execuive Committee
WM. A. Francis
Circuit Court
County of
Roanoke
Lizzie
Bear
Elia J. Clark
Oke Riyer
West Salem
Lizzie S. Dear
James W. Clark
Oke County
Griffin
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth For All
An old patent medicine advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a soothing balm that eases morning sickness pain and expanding organs. It claims to produce healthier, happier babies and calmer mothers, with benefits for rich and poor alike, urging readers to buy a dollar bottle and request the company booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyana
Siti
THE
Dradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Roanoke County road bid proposals for Kent Mountain area
Commissioners invite sealed bids for construction of a 3.07 mile road from Blarkey’s Station north of Back Creek to the Bent Mountain turnpike at Poage’s Mill. Two sections with 30 foot width and drainage features due by September term. completion by April 18, 1004.
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Roanoke County
Kent Mountain Apple and Cold Storage Company
Blarkey's Station
Back Creek
Bent Mountain Turnpike
Poage's Mill
Starkey’s Station
Andy J. Brickey
H. Yinder
Bent Mountain
Bec
Poage
Commissionera
Joseph R. Woods
Catawba
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Denit & Webber, Publishers
Tillman
Lynchburg
Hill City
Times-Register
W. W. Berkeley
Whiegar
Capt. Berkeley
Georgia
Stuard
Mr. Stuard
Drugepst
Mr. Morgan
Ayer
J. Early Finley
Ironton, O
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Henrico
Senate
Abroher
A. M. Bowman
FOR Justice OF the Peace
Commonwealthns Attorney
the Revenue
L. L. Ureen
LD. C. Willett
D. Bell
Veteras
EuroRvisor
H. Barnett
Salem
BR. W. Logan
Geo. W. Lewis
Sopet Ae
Neaday
Big Lick District
2. Forcher
Big Ek
For
Constable
Paine’s
Burlington
Fahrney
Colle
D. FaMeney
SOV
Waterstown
Kk. A. Bisior
Goodman
Box
WinGrretp & Wallacg
Y. M. C. A. Building
Val
M. F. Huff
Uctoneer
Ceryuenr
AID
J. A. Thomason
University OF Medicine, Medicine —Dentistry
Pharmacy
C. R. D. Hurt
Main St
Earej
Brock
Killian & Kizer
Salem, VA
MAIN
Autumn Apparel Men OF Fashion
Airheart-Kirk —_ CO
Salem Avenue
Henry Street
Compissioners
IL PD Rel
Fosge’s Mill
Fpruster
W. M. Barnitz
T. R. Boon
Roanoke County Court
Rosnoke County
Snyder
Dropmore
Calhoun and
Burwell
College Avenue
KR Boon
B. Strickler
SS. Adler Bros. & CO
E. Wile
Campbell Ave
Jefferson St
BELL
Rockhill Machine CO
Holliday St
CIAIR
PIEIT
Siejaisioin Og
Wn C
TDN, Overstreet & Boone
Roanoke, VA
Golly
DR. Bennett
Et Cetera
Phepe
P. K
Smith & Ferguson
Main &T
Salem VA
Roanoke Wine Company
W. D. Equi
C. F. Byrne
South
White Milla
Calvert Rye
Hrands Gan
Shenandoah Club
Spring Suit
Freedom of
Masonic Building
Col. Jefferson and
Campbell Avenue
Meals & Burke Clothing Company
U. S
F.W. Brown
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