County Court day eyed as Roanoke court session nears
Judge Biaie holds circuit for county next Monday the 19th amid a full docket. Roanoke College plans a Friday trip to Bedford to face Randolph Macon Academy. A six pound red sweet potato arrives at the office, and social events include a Progressive euchre party at Col Bowman’s.
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Roanoke College
Bedford City
Randolph Macon Academy
J. H. Swisher
Col.a. M. Bowmen
High Street
Eula
Mable Bowman
Thomas Richardson
Boone's Mill
Mansfield Moore
Bradshaw
Salem Presbyterian UK
Rem
J. C. Knott
H. ©. V. Campbell
R. Mann
Miss
Ladies' Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Florida
Roanoke
Virginia Synod
Presbyerian Church
Abingdon
Benton Wiley
Salem Church
George W. Logan
Kate D. Burks
Salem High School
St. Lonia
Christ Church Cathedral
the Times-Revmion
Meals & Burke Clothing Co
Roanoke Clothiers
Russell Myers
Salem
Democratic ticket and local office candidates listed
Voters may file notices to appear on the official ballot for county officers and district posts. The list includes Treasurer George M Muse Sheriff Geo W Zirkle Commonwealth's Attorney R W Kime and Commissioners of the Revenue W A Francis L L Greenwood with challengers, plus district supervisors justices and constables for multiple districts. Senate and House contenders include A A Phiegar and H D McTier Socialist Labor foe, with Bowman Coleman facing Harvey Goodman Nichols in contests.
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Yroferday
Atse
Ota
George M. Muse
Geo. W. Zirkle
Commonwealth
R. W. Kime
W. A. Francis
L. L. Greenwood
D. C. Willett
T. C. Campbell
W. Logan
W. H. Barnett
J. H. Camper
A. M. Darnall
Catawan
G. W. Lewis
P. T. Hartbarger
J. W. Damewood
Bre Lick
F. Thrasher
H. H. Powell
Cave Sreixe
L. D. Bell
Jos. H. Murray
N. H. Brickey
B.C. Harmon
J. R. Wheeler
H. L. Hofanger
W. H. Richardson
J. M. Gates
D. M. Shockey
J. L. Woodrum
L. F. Brickey
W. M. Harris
Senate
A. A. Phiegar
H. D. McTier
Roanoke
House of Delegates
A. M. Bowman
A. B. Coleman
Jacob Harvey
John P. Goodman
Lawrence E. Nichols
Roanoke Fair Planned as Magic City Exhibition Opens
Roanoke gears up for a major fair from October 21 to 22 in the city nicknamed the Magic City. New grounds, a fast half mile track, grand stand, free Carrays Amusement Acts, and a tented midway promise wide entertainment and contests. Governors from several states may attend. Norfolk and Western Railway offers round trip fare. Secretary W L Andrews invites entries across livestock and domestic arts with liberal premiums.
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Roanoke
Avim
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
West Virginia
Maryland
Norfolk & Western Railway Co
W. L. Andrews
Roanoke Fair Seeks County Stock Men Exhibits
Roanoke Fair management urges Roanoke county stock men to exhibit. No entrance fee or stall rent will be charged. A special class for local residents has been created and entries in the cattle department close Tuesday.
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Roanoke
Roanoke County
Salem residents network in regional travels and visits
Mrs Margie Armstrong visits friends in Christiansburg and Dr F H Martin assists revival in Brookneal. Miss Lucy Biggs heads to Radford while several Salem residents visit relatives in Bluefield Martinsville Luray and other towns. Joint travels include New York Art study for Walter Biggs and carpentry career shift for H Andersen.
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Margie Armstrong
Christiansburg
M. Wiley
Washington City
Lucy Biggs
Radford
F. H. Martin
Brookneal
Ior
Claudia Carter
Ronton
Portamouth
Ohio
G. P. Roller
Luray
J. H. Northcross
Mollie Walker
Elliston
K. Kelley
Newbern
N.C
F. Carter
West Balem
Minnie Gregory
Martinsville
Walter Biggs
New York City
New York School of Art
H. Andersen
W. Va
Randolph Hubard
Lester G. Toney
Northfork
H.C. Toney
Kate
A. W. Pitzer
Washington, D. C
B. T. Bittenger
Salem
H. ©. Willams
Radford Fair
Frank W. Whiteacarver
Linkous Robertson
Messrs
D T. Martin
W. O Johnston
W. B. Carter
Curree Saul
Charles Rovertson
Chas I. Falger
J. H. Palmer
Stockbridge
Mass
Natural Bridge
Old Point
New York
Paint short measure complaint from Devoe Co letter
A reader letter from FF. W. Devoe & Co discusses Shuffert Hardware Co Hickory N Y selling paint by seven pints per gallon. The maker is urged to ensure full measure and the firm claims Devoe lead and zinc provides true volume not whitewash.
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Shuffert Hardware Co
Hickory
N.Y
Devoe
W. Devoe & CO
O. D. Oakey Sella
Will dispute ends in arbitration over 270 acre estate
In the case of John Geo Bohn et al v Eli Alcorn the jury could not reach a verdict after five days of trial. A settlement via arbitration was approved granting Alcorn three fourths of the estate valued at 2500 to 3000 dollars and the Bohn heirs one fourth with property divided accordingly.
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John Geo. Bohn
Eli
Alcorn
Godioye Koon
Or Bohn
Eli Alcorn
Red Hill
Boon
Germany
Pan of Arbitration
Bobn
Bohn
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised For All Ailments
A testimonial notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures colds and grippe and prevents pneumonia. It also treats croup and whooping cough, contains no opium, suits babies and adults, and is pleasant to take. Sold by W T Younger druggist.
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Chamberlain
Jt. Forssle
W. T. Younger
Understanding Lockjaw and Its Prevention with Pain Balm
The article explains tetanus as a germ in dirt becoming active when wounds seal air from the injury. It claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm destroys germs and speeds healing, reducing maturation time. It notes the product is sold by W T Younger a druggist.
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W.T. Younger
Dragaist
Mrs Rosalynd Evans Named Sponsor for Confederate Camps
Captain John Featherstone of Lynchburg, Asst. Inspector General, announces Mrs. Rosalynd Roberts Evans of this place as sponsor for the Sixth District Confederate Camps of Virginia to the Grand Camp meeting in Newport News October 28 29 30 1903. Evans also named sponsor for the Hupp Deyerle Camp of Salem for her zeal aiding living veterans and memorial work.
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John ©. Featherstone
Lynchburg
Confederate Veterans of Virginia
Rosalynd Roberts Evans
Virginia
Newport News
Lyxcnsura
Rosa R. Evana
Featherston
Millinery Opening of Mrs Webber Delights Salem
The opening of Mrs Webber millinery in Salem drew large crowds on Wednesday and Thursday with a display of fall and winter styles. Shoppers praised the selections and reasonable prices while noting new shirt waist and street hat arrivals inviting visits for price comparisons.
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Mebber
Salem
Mrs. Webber
Voter’s Quixotic Confession From Bonsack Falls Silent
In Bonsack Virginia on October 13 1903 W G Woop writes from a convalescent state after a harsh primary feud. He says he will vote for his rival Mr Greenwood at the poles and thanks enemies while lamenting betrayals and appeals for mercy to friends.
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Bonsack
Cruats
Greenwood
Paints Promise Longlasting Finish For Churches
Advertisement promotes Longman & Martinez Pure Paints as a cost effective solution for churches. It suggests mixing eight gallons of L M with six gallons of linseed oil to paint fourteen gallons and claims durable life up to 18 years. Agents listed are O D Oskey Salem Virginia and J A Worrill Medley Virginia.
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United States
Longman & Martinez
Prs & Kuug
O. D. Oskey
Salem
J. 4
Worrill
Medley
Locked horns deer exhibit shocks Roanoke readers
Mr. H. Clay Chapman received a unique gift from Mr. Robertson of Plaquemine, two Louisiana deer antlers with locked horns found after a fierce fight. The perfectly locked antlers, removed and shipped for display, drew much interest at W. B. Dillard's drug store for several days.
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H. Clay Chapman
Roanoke
Robertson
Plaquemine
Lea
Louisiana
Chapmano
W. B. Dillard's
High School Week Ending October 9 1903 Third to First Class
Lists of students by class and grade for high school grammar and primary levels. Names include Rachel Gravely Sadie Oliver Annie McConkey Edna Brown Carrie Brown Walter Haley Corinne Stevens Etlie Gravely Willie Lavinder Mary Surface Genevieve McAlanahan Rebecca Brad thee Girnce Goodwin Powell Chapman Paul Davis and many others across third to first grades and grammar sections with numerous misspellings and duplications.
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Rachel Gravely
Sadie Oliver
Annie McConkey
Edna Brown
Carrie Brown
Mary Duncan
Eugenia Griffin
Elizabeth Martin
Annie Reynolds
Florence Whitescarver
Pearl Mann
Mamie Sheppard
Mabel Hurt
Walter Haley
Corinne Stevens
Etlie Gravely
Willie Lavinder
Mary Surface
Genevieve McAlanahan
Rebecca Bradthe Girnce Goodwin
Powell Chapman
Paul Davis
Sadie Bowles
Annie Brown
Gertrude Caldwell
Bessie Dogan
Gay Dame
George Boone
Bessie Stearnes
Cornelius Tyree
Grace Fonts
Man
Edward Camden
Merle Brown
Marion Brown
Dorothea Campbell
Willie Deverle
Fannie Moffett
Morris Brown
Lewis Carter
Maggie Moffett
Kyle Days
Edward Shelor
Nancy Johnsson
Jessie Carter
Ethel Carter
Winton Naff
Christian Stotz
Mary Devere
Gertrude Hooker
Jailie Early
Fisie Denit
Eleanor Budwell
Je Hood
Blanche Hurat
Julian Preston
Mary Baskerville
Anna Fouts
Grace Nichola
Mary Musser
Mary Snead
Katie Shelor
Minnie Wheeler
Constance Stearnes
Anna Workman
Russell Critz
George Adams
Kenneth Whitescarver
Willie Rowles
Fred Chapman
Willie Vandegrift
Robert Kyle
Roxie Dulaney
Edna Whitlock
Margaret Fiddler
Lottie Boone
Emily Beamer
Mary Hartless
Lula Bradley
Irene Foutzesse Cumb
Vivian Kern
Hugh Campbell
William Butler
Templeton Norris
John Dame
Minor Webber
Charlie Echols
Hattie Bellow
Virginia Dame
Fannie Hundley
Myrtle Loop
Lula Price
Alice Blevens
Clara Walker
Mary Blackwell
Emma Atkinson
Clarence Hartless
Leslie Carter
Robert Caldwell
Harry Crotz
Walter Echols
Oscar Early
Rives Gravely
Tom Griffin
Robert Hurt
Stufus Leighton
George Moyer
Hugh Littrell
Will Martin
Kees Perfater
Roy Treyy
Howard Starkey
Vinda Akers
Lillian Ames
Roberta Moore
Blanch Compton
Nellie Compton
Lillie Echols
Winter of discontent ends with Wilson Heater offer
The Salem Heating Co. promotes Wilson Heaters to heat homes through the cold season, highlighting comfort and practicality for customers facing a harsh winter.
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Wilson
Salem Heating Co
Busy Dress Goods Department Promotes Value Pricing
Our store touts a large stock of 56 inch Meltem springs at 1.00 a yard in black blue and grays. 36 inch all wool Venetian 50c and 86 inch all wool Cheviot 42c with black navy options. 26 inch all wool Tricot 25c ideal for school dresses and ladies waists. Also 56 inch Meltons 1.25 for tailor fits.
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Watt
Retlew & Clay
Rosenbaum Bros
Roanoke
Airheart-Kirk Clothes Co
Underwear sale with value prices for all ages
An advertisement urges quick purchase of underwear as winter approaches. It markets ladies ribbed vests and union suits, children’s fleece garments, boys Jaeger shirts and drawers, men’s fleece and wool garments, and Chastenbury and Jaeger brands with discounted prices.
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Chastenbury Health
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Salem, Va
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Salem Ave
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Marx Mil
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Ayer
Buckingham
FW. Whitescarver & CO
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Woods and Ferry
Oliver
Whitescarver & Bro
Rew
Johnston & Day
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Sete Street
Pew
W. B. Dillard
Salem. V. A
Salem District
Glenvar
Wesower
Wert
Salen
Gem
Ealth Ysurance
THE
Roanoke City
Louth and
Richmond
Oakey Hardware Company
Mr. Wood
W. G. Woop
Balem Heating Co
Pervus
C. Nininger
Selem
H. C. Barnes
Bapot
Apple Farm
Robert Hurt’s
Mas
Many Hane
Salem Graded and High School
Fahrney
Dirs
Parbley & Son
Ungerstown
W. E. Brown
TZ Build
Watt, Retew & Clay
Axford
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