Salem notes and social and business items in October issue
The column lists residents moving projects and illnesses, upcoming events, society notices, sales and promotions, a wedding announcement, and local appointments. Notables include Mr O Neill advancing a new Union Street residence, Mrs Simmons improving from illness, a fall term court docket, a purchase by Prof Ambler, a wedding planned for Miss Eva Woodson, and a Third Field Battery visit for a local artillery display. Also announced are millinery openings, a retail catalog by Rosenbaum, and school staffing at Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Union Street
F. Simmons
Virginia Avenue
P'sir
M. H. Simmons
W. W. Berkeley
C. L. Stearnes
High Street
J. N. Ambler
Roanoke College
W. H. Tinsley
Main
Broad Streets
E. M. Fitzgerald
K. L. Hoke
Roanoke
Charles J. Ligon
N. & W Railway Company
Eva Woodson
Hallet & Davis
The
Hobbie Co
Rosenbaum Bros
Salem
H. P. Dalton
Cochran, Va
United States Artillery
America
Lake Spring
Kek. H. Day
Lucian H. Cook Ferg
Atlanta
Paul Berg
Ft. John's Lutheran Church
Wytheville
Bristol
F. G. Webber
Balem
Vinton
Jeannette White
Btevens, Mann and Henderson
Annie Walker
Jennie Moore
Hupp-Deverle Camp of Confederate Veterans
Geo. W. Zirkle
A. H. Whitesell
W. W. Lailord
Alex. Johnston
Virginia
Newport News
Rosalynd Roberts Evans
Col
C. W. Burwell
J. P. Houtz
Paints Advertise Longman Martine Pure Paints
An old ad promotes Longman & Martinez Pure Paints for churches and homes. It urges buying eight gallons of L M with six gallons of linseed oil to make fourteen, and instructs mixing proportions to cover a good sized house. Claims say paint lasts 18 years without fading. Sold by agents O O D Oakey Salem Virginia and J K newer Mad lava Seeseeey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Longman & Martinez
Oo. D
Oakey
Salem
J. K. Newet I
Mrs. Kila Wheeler Hurt Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Kila Wheeler Hurt, wife of Wm. G. Hurt, died Sunday at her home after an eight month illness. A native of Louisa county, she spent much of her life in Greenbrier County and Salem West Virginia, married in 1809, and was about 55. Survived by six children, funeral services led by Dr. F. H. Martin at the Baptist Church. Burial followed in East Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kila Wheeler Hurt
Wm. G. Hurt
Mrs. Hurt
Richmond
Louisa County
Greenbiner County
West Virginia
Hurt
Salem
Kila Wheeler
J.W. Beard
Jemima
Mabel Hurt
Robert D
Garwood Hurt
Wheeler Hurt
Billetfield
W. Va
F. H. Martin
East Hill Cemetery
E. ©. Nicar
Abingdon
Maggie Gilmer
Windale
Lila Saul
G. R. Ragan
Washington City
F. A. Day
Damascus
Harry R. Reed
Northfork
Sanford Burton
Lynchburg
Percy Thacker
White Street
James Wertz
West Salem
J. T. Penn
Var
Baltimore
New York
Patterson
N. J
FE. R. Moore
Invincible Millard
John M. Fieming
Raleigh
N.Y
J.P. Killian
W. T. Blackard
J. A. Moore
West Main Street
Knoxville
Tenn
George E. Murrell
Virginia
Sallie Johnston
Dora J. Alderson
West 22d Street
Local mothers praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs. Pilmer of Cordova Iowa says her child suffered severe croup and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy always gave relief. She notes many mothers in the area share that view and prefer this remedy for their children. Sold by W T Younger druggist.
Jury to Pass Upon Her Sanity in Roanoke Court
In Roanoke circuit court a case on Mrs. P. Gray seeks to determine her sanity at the time she mortgaged property for her son R. H. Gray. The National Exchange Bank lent the money and later foreclosed after missed payments. Mrs. Gray, now insane and in an asylum, is represented by F. J. Mitchell who alleges unsoundness at the time of the mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Roanoke
P. ©. Gray
R. H. Gray
Gray
F.J. Mitchell
Tetanus risk from wounds and Balm cure claim
The article explains tetanus from dirt germs entering wounds and warns that applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm promptly can destroy germs and prevent lockjaw. It asserts Pain Balm is antiseptic and speeds healing, sold by W. T. Younger, druggist.
Electric lighting rejoicing as Witheville lights up
The town of Witheville celebrates the switch to an electric lighting system with speeches and congratulations. The local electrician Mr. W E Wolfenden of Salem, praised by the Dispatch, designed and supervised the plant and system with his assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witheville
W. E. Wolfenden
Salem
Stone Company
Kindt's Comedy Company Presents A Busy Day at Town Hall
Kindt's Comedy Company will present the musical farce A Busy Day at Town Hall on Friday and Saturday nights October 2 and 3. The show promises two hours of wholesome entertainment and is endorsed by press and public. Secure seats at W. B. Dillar's Drug Co. Reserved seats five cents, general admission twenty five cents. Also note Dr Fabrney's Teething Syrup advertised for teething troubles in babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kindt
Town Hall
W. B. Dillar’s Drug Co
Armstrong to Wed Jessie May Bowling at Sherwood Staunton
The Timoe-Redsten notes invitation to the wedding of Dr Glasgow Armstrong and Miss Jessie May Bowling of Staunton. The ceremony takes place on the evening of the 14th at Sherwood in Staunton. Armstrong, son of Dr W D Armstrong, has built a respected practice in Staunton and is well regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timoe-Redsten
Glasgow Armstrong
Jessie May Bowling
Andrew Bowling
Staunton
Sherwood
Armstrong
W. D. Armstrong
Oldest U.S. Field Battery Marches to Salem Ohio
The Third Field Battery U.S. Artillery, organized in 1812 and boasting sixty five engagements, travels from Chicamauga Park Georgia toward Fort Meyer Virginia and will reach Salem tomorrow evening to camp at Lake Spring. Its 112 enlisted men 112 horses 24 mules six pieces of artillery and support wagons accompany rations for five days.
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U.S. Artillery
America
Chicamauga Park
Georgia
Fort Meyer
Salem
Lake Spring
P. Summerall
E. P. Nones
Ames
Chicamanga
Duncan
Tidwall
Gettysburg
Balift
San Juan
Cuba
United States
Chicamauga
Court term schedule by counties under new system
Judge Blair releases timing for court terms across counties after January 1. Bedford County opens March 1 and June 1 September 1 December 1 Roanoke City March 15 May 15 September 15 December 15 Montgomery County January 15 May 1 July 1 October 1 Roanoke County April 1 June 75 November 15 Floyd County April 16 July 15 October 15 February 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Bedford County
Roanoke City
Montgomery County
Roanoke County
Floyd County
Better go by the name in paint cost claim
A letter from N Avery of Delhi New York argues for counting both paint and application costs to judge value. He claims adulterated paint requires more gallons and higher application cost, citing two similar houses painted by Geo Gilbert with Devos and a half adulterated mix, costing 27 dollars versus 54 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Avery
Delhi
N. Y
Devos
Geo. Gilbert
Grammar School Grade Names in Local Report
The list names students by grade including Third Grammar: Sadie Bowles Annie Brown Gertrude Caldwell Bessie Dogan and others. Fourth Primary James McCray Mary Hartless Fred Hurst Paul White scarver Irene Foutz. Third Primary Berta Anderson Virginia Dame Fannie Hundley Gala Light. Second Primary Emma Atkinson Minnie Loop Mamie Young Harry Hurst. First Primary Robert Caldwell Harry Cross Morton Gearhart Rives Gravely and more pupils listed in the school roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Bowles
Annie Brown
Gertrude Caldwell
Bessie Dogan
Kace Foutz
Gay Dame
Edward Gravely
Harry Johnson
Dick Martin
Winton Nall
Mary Maskerville
Mary Terenas
Anna Fouz
Gertrude Hooker
Ary Musser
Grace Nichols
Pauline Strickler
Robert Carver
Willie Bowles
Elsie Denit
Beulaheeter
Edna Whitlock
Blanch Moore
James McCray
Mary Hartless
Fred Hurst
Paul Whitescarver
Irene Foutz
Carlton Pann
Berta Anderson
Virginia Dame
Fannie Hundley
Gala Light
Besse Lavinder
Berta McConkey
Edith Magee
Lula Price
Lillie Rader
Ethel Watkins
Ethel Whitescarver
Clara Walker
Claude Forbee
Minor Webber
Archie Wertz
Huh Campbell
Emma Atkinson
Minnie Loop
Mamie Young
Harry Hurst
Collins Leavell
Ruth Perfater
Effie Bradley
Alice Magee
Crawford Sheppard
Walter Haislip
Frank Nichols
Robert Caldwell
Harry Cross
Morton Gearhart
Rives Gravely
Edward Loop
George Moyer
Hermon O'Neil
June Tregillian
Lillian Ames
Lucille Bender
Elsie Bradfield
Rubie Bradley
Edna Coon
Blanch Compton
Nellie Compton
Lillie Echols
Nina Hall
India Killian
Frances Killian
Eva Lavinder
Alma Leighton
Roberta Moore
Kathrine Overmiller
Jens Phiegar
Mamie Thomason
Lottie Ebber
Deadly Southern rail wreck near Danville kills many
At a sharp curved 75 foot trestle near Danville Virginia train No 97 jumping the track killed nine postal clerks and injured seven others. Express messenger W F Pinkney survived. Engine and four mail cars collapsed onto a rocky stream, with Canary bird crates in the wreckage unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Danville
W. F. Pinkney
Broady
Alvision
Southern
Riverside
L. W. Spies
Roanoke
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Wins Wide Approval
Acquaintances praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing colds and grip, preventing pneumonia, treating croup and whooping cough, and being safe for babies and adults. The preparation contains no opium, is pleasant to take, and widely esteemed both at home and abroad. sold by W. T. Younger, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. T. Younger
Munsing Underwear prices and features advertised
The ad promotes Munsing Underwear in light medium and heavy weights with sizes 3 to 8 and prices from 50c to 3.00 per suit. It touts perfect fit, no shrinkage, and durable details, highlighting white, gray, ribbed options and a range of vests and pants for men and women.
Clothing line offers multiple weights and sizes
A product listing details fabrics in light, medium, and heavy weights and provides sizes 3 through 7. The item emphasizes range and material options for shoppers seeking different fits and textures.
How to wash clothes to prevent shrinking
The directions advise soaking in warm soap water with two tablespoons of ammonia for grease removal without rubbing. Rinse through two warm water washes, dry promptly and iron when half dry. Quick washing helps prevent shrinking and garments will not shrink if followed.
Good Values in Underwear Beyond The Munsing
Roanoke sole agents highlight extra quality ladies ribbed fleeced cotton vests and pants in sizes 4 and 5. White non shrinking vests and pants are offered in all sizes with fifty percent wool. Scarlet vests and pants priced at 1.00 per suit, or 50 cents per vest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
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R. L. Moore
Broad
Bell
Salem Ave
Ayer
Nasiua
FG. Webber
F.W. Whitescarver
Grocey
Woods and Ferry
Oliver
Whitescarver & Bro
Home and County
F. W. Wuhrrecanver & Co
Fabrney
Craig Avenue
Thos. L. Preston
WM. Johnston
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Conn
H. C. Barnes
Preseri P
Roarozy, Virginia
F.W. Wiiliscanver & Co
Famous Military Company
F. W. Warrsecarvee & Co
20Th Circuit
W. A. Morgan
Salem, Va
F. W. Devoe & CO
O. D. Oakey
Miss Day
Marx Millinery
RK. Moore
Honoe Boll
Salem Graded and High School
Mberlain
Utt
EB. W. Grove
Louth
Oakey Hardware Company
E. H. Day
With
Mademoiselle Spurrier
J.B
W. E. Brown
Watt, Retew & Clay
Munsing Ladies’ Union
Monsing Union
Monsing
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