Salem Registration Drives Readied In Town Election Year
The Salem district Registration Board will sit at the Courthouse on the 12th 13th and 14th to register residents not yet on the permanent roll. The Times Register urges eligible voters to act now for the June town officers election and the new law uniting wards and voting places. Also noted are Roosevelt assassination attempts, rising labor strikes, Norfolk and Western railroad earnings, and the death of Senator Graham O Claytor of Bedford County.
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Registration Board of
Salem District
Times-Register
Graham O Claytor
Claytor
Bedford
Roanoke County
Willett
Shortcomings in School Not Always Due to Stupidity
Prof M V O B o e n cites World Work, noting many academic failures stem from vision problems and adenoid obstructions. He recalls children whipped for mistakes while teachers and parents misinterpret carelessness as a mental defect. Early evidence shows glasses improve reading. mouth breathers face disrupted sleep and fatigue affecting learning.
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Whitcomb
Lowell
Madison S Wheel
Will Fight to a Finish in Liquor Law Battle
A South Boston executive reports that Charlottesville talks avoided direct opposition to the Mann act. Liquor dealers plan a statewide organization with a high salary organizer from Richmond. They will back candidates deemed fair to liquor interests, abandoning party lines to fight to a finish.
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Charlottesville
National Liquor Dealers’ Association
Richmond
Mountain removal begins to level Bluefield district
Bluefield West Virginia started the removal of a city hill today. L H Vaughan Co holds the contract with an estimated cost of 0 000. A steam shovel and railroad track on Princeton Avenue will move dirt to a hollow half a mile east. The project aims to flatten the central business area.
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Bluefield
W. Va
L. H. Vaughan , Co
Princeton Avenue
Widow of Railroad Worker Settles Death Claim
Estelle D. Deaton, administratrix of Wheeler C. Deaton’s estate, reached a £500 settlement with the N.& W. Railway Company for damages from his death after being struck on the Glenvar tracks. A circuit court order on Tuesday confirmed the compromise.
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Wheeler C. Deaton
Glenvar
Estelle D. Deaton
Deaton
Mothers of Cordova Endorse Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs Pilmer of Cordova favors Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for severe croup in her child and reports prompt relief. She notes many local mothers share the opinion and prefer this remedy for children. For sale by W T Younger, druggist.
Millinery Opening by Mrs Webber in Salem
A grand opening last Wednesday and Thursday attracted a large crowd at Mrs Webber’s Salem millinery shop. Shoppers admired fall and winter styles, praised the display, and were urged to compare prices. Additional shirts waist and street hats have arrived for the season.
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Mre* Webber
Salem
Marriages in Roanoke County Tie Two Couples
On the 7th instant at the bride’s home in the county, Corbin F. Fitzgerald of Roanoke married Miss Eliza H. Persinger, daughter of J. A. Persinger. Fitzgerald, a machinist, weds a well known county debutante. Also, Wednesday evening, N. Clifford Dooley of the Roanoke Evening World wed Miss Dora E. Webb, daughter of Jos. H. Webb, at the bride’s parents’ home near Roanoke. They will reside in Roanoke.
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Corbin F. Fitzgerald
Roanoke
Eliza H. Persinger
John A. Persinger
Fitzgerald
Aunt Nancy Bowe Dies Aged 110 Near Shawsville
Miss Nancy Bowe aunt of Mr. W. T. Gordon died at her home near Shawsville in Montgomery County after a long life of about one hundred ten years. She was widely known in the community and her passing marks the end of an era in local history.
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Nancy Bowe
W.T. Gordon
Shawsville
Montgomery County
Virginia Chief Named Delegate to National Pris Association
Chief of Police T A Johnson receives commission from Governor Montague to represent Virginia at the National Pris Association meeting in Louisville from October 8 to 8. The appointment shocks Johnson who had no prior discussion with the governor about the matter.
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T. A. Johnson
Montague
Virginia
National Pris Association
Louisville
Newport News
Roanoke County Property Auction Under Washington Club suit
Commissioner sells at Washington Heights on November 4 1903 at 11 A M under a decree in The Washington Club Land Company against Thos D Christian Trustee. Lots across numerous sections are listed with deferred payments and bonds bearing interest. Title retained until price paid. sale to stop once the due amount is realized. Commissioner Thos L D Christian signs the bond.
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Washington Club Land Company
Thos. D. Christian
Roanoke
Washington Heights
Halem
Nec
Lote
Lota
Ota
Lot
Lot & i
Camilus Christian
Costa
Thos, LD
Christian
Roanoke Roanoke County and City Candidates Announced
Public notices announce candidates for Roanoke County and Roanoke City races. A B Coleman seeks the House of Delegates seat with Democratic primary September 19. E W Kime runs for Commonwealth's Attorney. G W Zirkle seeks Sheriff and Geo M Muse seeks County Treasurer re election, all subject to the Democratic primary.
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Senate
House of Delegates
Dirative
Roanoke
House of
Roanoke County
Reapoke City
A. B. Coleman
the Commonwealth
E. W. Kime
Sherif
Fey GW
Zirkle
Geo
M. Muse
Democratic Execuive Committee
WM. A. Francis
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Denit & Webber, Publishers
Roosevelt
State Department of Labor
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Boston
LNW Mothers OF Line Opinion
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Owi
Oanoke
Alaco
Roe
L. McHey
Chief Johnson
Norfolk Ledger
Ommissioner's Sale
Teste
Chas, D. Denit
Heat Mountain Apple and Cold Sto Company
Starkey's
Starkey's Station
Andy J. Brickey
Vinder’s
Bent Mountain
Bec
Poage
Joseph KR. Woods
Catawba
Lad. Bell
Poage's Mill
Commissioners
R. Woods
Catawbe
L D. Bell
Poage’s Mill
Missioners
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Archer A. Phlegar
A. M. Bowman
For
Constable
C. Harmon
Cove Spring
Ice OF the Peace
Anyonnes
Sheehey
Justice of the Peace of
Cave Spring Manisterial
Commonwealth’s Attorney
Col County
Commissioners of the Revenue
Couter
Sory
L. L. Greenwood
Cave Spring
Cave Spring District
L. D. Bela
Vetera
V. WM. H. Barnett
B. W. Logan
Geo W. Lewis
Big Lick District
8. F. Thrasher
Big Lick
Caye Spring
L. F. Brickey
N. H. Brickey
Fahrney
Adress
Ors
D. Famaney & Soy
Llazerstown
Y. M. ©. A. Building
Roanoke, Va
DR. Bennett
W. T. Younger
United States
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Ariz
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Col
Idaho
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Nev
N. Fos
Ore
Utah
Wash
T of
Atlanta, GA
Dayton
Ohio
Taory
Tilling CO
ST. Louis, MO
Mpany ST. Paul, Minn
Ces
Jook
C. R. D. Hurt
Main St
IA Lian Yizer
Thepring
Vic
Killian & Kizer
Salem, VA
Rprustee
W. M. Barnits
T. R. Boon
Roanoke County Court
Court House
Snyder
Dropmore
Calhoun and
Burwell
College Avenue
RE. Boon
C. B. Strickler
P. K
Smith & Ferguson
Main &T
Cory Riont
AID
J. A. Thomason
Roanoke Wine Company
W. D. Equi
CO. F. Byrne
South
Jefferson St
MILIA
Calvert Rye
Golden Crown
Shenandoah Club
Imi
S.adler Bros. & CO
Kk. Wile
Col. Campbell Ave
BELL
Learure
Rockhill Machine Co
Holliday St
Autumn Apparel Men OF Fashion
Altuearl-Kirk Clothing, Co
Salem Avenue
Interstate
Tha,vette
Bonn
U.S
F. W. Brown
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