Salem–Roanoke notes and social happenings
Democratic turnout urged for next Tuesday endorsement. Evangelist D B Strouse to start revival in Martinsville. Roanoke Grocery and Milling Co buys near freight depot to build a large wareroom. Lucy C Biggs featured in New York Herald society page. Annie May Abbott to perform at Town Hall Monday night. Hobbie Co Roanoke remains piano organ distributor for Crickering Hallett & Davis Estey. H Cocke Jr wed in Atlanta to Mrs Sarah Hogan. Minnie J Clarke marries C B Arnold in Laurel Va. John H Garet judged Roanoke fair poultry section. Hattie Jamison dies at 15 in Roanoke. Confederate reunion in Newport News praised. Mrs Rob Lynd Roberts Evans styled sponsor. Remains of four Confederate soldiers disinterred near Balem. Only Hiram Smith identified among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist D. B. Strouse
Martinsville
Roanoke Grocery and Milling Company
New York Herald of Sunday
Lucy C. Biggs
Salem
Annie May Abbott
Georgis
Town Hall
Hobbie Co
Roanoke
Crickering
Hallet & Davis
Estey
H. Cocke
Atlanta
Sarah J. Hogan
Mattie I. Cocke
Hollins Institute
W. A. Glasagan
Minnie J. Clarke
Baptist Orphanage
Laurel
C. B. Arnold
Poplar Grove
King George County
John H. Garet
Garet
Hattie
T. F. Jamison
Sty
Newport News
al. Huff
Times-Rootsten
Grand Camp of
Ronalynd Roberts Evans
Sponeer
Mademoiselle Spurrier
E. H. Jry
Confedere Solvers
Wytle Farm
Balem
Joe. M. Askey
Stomach and Liver Tablets Superior to Ordinary Pills
The reader is told that Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are easier to take and more pleasant, with a gentle, agreeable effect that moves the bowels and improves digestion. Sold for 25c per bottle by W. T. Younger, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. T. Younger
Registration boards report district transfer counts under new system
The county’s registration boards completed their labors and will operate under a new system. Two years of board work show transfer activity across districts. Salem and Big Lick districts are tabulated alongside Cave Spring and Catawba for reference. Big Lick district lists 580 transfers on books with 41 given and 41 received in two years.
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Salem
Big Lick
Cave Spring
Catawba
Salem visitors and local residents travel and attend events
Col J M Booker of Lynchburg visited Salem this week while Mr and Mrs J J Boott of Bedford City called on relatives nearby. Mrs W F Francis of Bluefield visited the Parrish family in West Salem. Mrs Wm Burch of near Salem planned a trip to Augusta County to visit her daughter Rev Mrs BE Repass. Mr W D F Duval, recently with his daughter in Chicago, returns home. Mrs Dr White of Farmville with niece Miss Jackson visited Salem friends. Rev J O Knotl preached at Blacksburg and Rev Mr Gregory of the Virginia Conference led the morning service. Capt Guy Wade escorted eight members of the V P I senior class whose loved one, the railroad victim, was returned home near Culpeper. Salem’s band left for Newport News to play at the Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans meeting. Attending were Dr and Mrs Oscar Wiley, Mesare M J Ballard, A H Whitesell, G W Zirkle, Alex Johnson, CG L Hatcher, Col C W Burwell and Major W Hallard. Mrs Rosalynd Roberts Evans attends as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Booker
Lynchburg
Salem
J. J. Boott
Bedford City
W. F. Francis
Bluefield
Geo. W. Parrish
West Salem
Wm. Burch
Augusta County
BE. A. Repass
W. D. F. Duval
Sr. Parsons
Chicago
Dr. White
Farmville
Miss Jackson
Salem Friends
J.O. Knotl
Blacksburg
Mr Gregory
Virginia
Guy Wade
W. H. Wade
Culpeper
Halem
Newport News
Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans
Salemites
Oscar Wiley
Mesare
M. J. Ballard
A. H. Whitesell
G. W. Zirkle
Alex. Johnson
CG. L. Hatcher
Col
C. W. Burwell
Mrs Susan C Simmons dies after illness at Virginia Ave
Mrs Susan C Simmons widow of Capt F Simmons died after several weeks illness at her Virginia avenue home aged years. She was deeply devoted to Lutheran church affairs and known for generosity and kindness. She is survived by stepchildren and had no direct issue. Funeral from the Lutheran church this Friday afternoon at 2 30. Pallbearers to meet at 2 30 at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan C. Simmons
5. F. Simmons
Virginia Avenue
Simmons
George Miller
F. Simmons
Lutheran Church
Missing Girl Mary Lovelace Still Unfound in Salem
Authorities and family friends continue to search for Mary Lovelace, a 12 or 13 year old adopted daughter who vanished from her Salem home on the night of the 19th. Despite tracing every clue, no tidings have emerged, and a rumored new lead may be examined by a special grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Mary Lovelace
G. R. Ragan
Nat. Lovelace
Salem
Pittsylvania County
Mrs. Ragan
Kennedy found guilty of first degree murder in wreck case
Staunton Virginia October 27 John Kennedy alias Crawford was convicted of murder in the first degree by a county court jury after five minutes deliberation in the wrecking of a Norfolk and Western train near Greenville last December Kennedy who pleaded guilty is about 19 and a Shenandoah county native An alleged accomplice James Bailey will be tried tomorrow and Ellen Bailey planned the wreck will be tried next Also note a cure line for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets included in the page text
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
John Kennedy
Crawford
Norfolk and Western
Greenville
Engineer Bailey
Kennedy
Shenandoah County
James Bailey
Ellen Bailey
Cave Spring District Registered Vote Totals
In Cave Spring district the county reports 2066 total white registered voters and 98 colored registered voters.
Checks But No Money In Alexandria Pickpocket Case
A Rockingham Register report details a failed attempt to rob Mr. J. W. F. Allemony of Salem. A memorandum book found in an Alexandria letter box contained checks payable to Allemony and other valuables. One $5,025.58 check was to a different party. An official suspected a robbery. Allemony said his pocket was lightly picked on a crowded street car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Mr. Allemony
Rockingham Register
J. W. F. Allemong
Salem
E. 8. Strayer
Harnsonburg
Allemong
Post Office Department
Washington
Mr. Allemong
Death on the Rail: Cadet J M Tinsley of VPI Killed
Early Friday a young man’s body was found on the Salem railroad tracks near the depot. Cadet J M Tinsley of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, from Culpeper, was believed to have fallen or jumped from a freight near Roanoke while en route to a football game. His remains were sent to Roanoke and later transported home with an escort of eight classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
J. M. Tinsley
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Tinsley
Bremer
Institute
Roanoke
Richmond
Culpeper County
J. M. Oakey & Co
Hy Remains
Culpeper
Marriage of Lucy Cobbs Steptoe and Noble E Thompson
The niece of Bishop Cobbs, Mrs Lucy Cobbs Steptoe, married Noble E Thompson on October 21 at Lynchburg home of Mr and Mrs David Gregory. Rev R R Claiborne performed the ceremony with Rev James Marshall Owens as best man. The couple depart for a new home near Salem Virginia amid congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gregory
Lynchburg
Lucy Cobbs Steptoe
Noble E. Thompson
R.R Claiborne
Bedford County
James Marshall Owens
St. Paul's Church
Fahaney Teething Syrup Promises Relief for Babies
The advertisement touts Dr Fahaneys Teething Syrup as the safest medicine for infants. It claims to ease teething discomfort and general illness, urging households to keep a bottle on hand. A trial bottle offer and a 25 cent price are advertised, with contact at Drs D Faraset & Sun, Hagerna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahaney
College
Gacennitete
D. Faraset
SUN
Hageritena
Physician Wed in Henry County Retains Licenses
Dr Jeese Hurd Turner a Henry County physician secured a marriage license from the Clerk for November 4 to wed Mrs Ann H Dickinson widow of Dr C Dickinson who lives near Hollings The groom is 68 the bride 63 and the ceremony will be at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeese Hurd Turner
Henry County
Ann H. Dickenson
C. Dickenson
Hollings
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised Across Lands
A public notice extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing colds grip and preventing pneumonia. It claims safe use for all ages including babies, and notes it treats croup and whooping cough while containing no opium. W T Younger, druggist, sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. T. Younger
Prize awarded to Woods for largest family at Roanoke fair
Boncock resident W Garrison Woods won ten dollars in gold from the Scholz brothers for the largest family attendance at the Roanoke fair. He stood as the sole contestant with a wife and nine children. A telegram to President Roosevelt requesting a message in support of opposition to race death by own action went unanswered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Garrison Woods
Boncock
Scholz Brothers
Roosevelt
Frend Wood
Longman and Martinez Pure Paints Advertised for Churches
An advertisement claims Longman & Martinez Pure Paints offer liberal quantities to churches. It advises buying eight gallons of L M paint and mixing six gallons of linseed oil to obtain fourteen gallons of finished paint. It asserts four gallons of paint and three gallons of oil cover a good sized house and promises long-lasting results. Sold by O D Oskey in Salem Virginia and J E Worrill in Medley Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Longman & Martinez
O D. Oskey
Salem
J. E. Worrill
Medley
Lawrence E Nichols Seeks House of Delegates Seat
Local election framing shows Lawrence E Nichols running for the House of Delegates. The campaign emphasizes his background and policy priorities as he campaigns across districts seeking voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence E. Nichols
House of Delegates
Uncle Phil the longtime Gardner helper dies in Christiansburg
In Christiansburg a respected elderly Black man known as Uncle Phil died recently at about 60 years old. Sold in North Carolina before the Civil War, he became the Gardner family’s trusted right hand and married Mam Fiora, also once enslaved by the family, who has long been buried. A devout Christian, he kept house chores and duties for many years, and his loss is deeply mourned by his former white employers and friends who recall his honesty and service.
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Christiansburg
Phil
North Carolina
Fleming Gardner
Gardner
Coun
Salem Couple Wed in St Louis Then Return to West Salem
Georges W. Logan and Mia Kate D. Burks were married Thursday in St Louis Missouri. The couple arrived in Salem Tuesday evening and are now residing at their West Salem home, receiving continual congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges W. Logan
Marrisie
St.Louia
Miia
Kate D. Burks
Salem High School
Salem
West Salem
Bowers Marries Maude Crawford in Richmond Home
Yesterday evening at seven in the bride’s parents home in Richmond Mr Carr O Bowers son of Mr and Mrs C K Bowers longtime residents united in marriage to Miss Maude Crawford of Richmond The groom spent his boyhood here and is now secretary and treasurer of the New York Laundry Works with KE Shepardson as president His employers praise his conduct and industry and extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Carr
Bowers
New York Laundry Works
KE. R. Shepardson
Nina Hall Dies After Brief Illness At Home
Nine year old Nina A. Hall adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs J K Hall died yesterday morning at their White street home after a brief illness. The death leaves the Hall family in sorrow as neighbors mourn a young girl known for her gentle presence in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina A. Hall
J. K. Hall
White Street
Wain fan an Mata fac awrense ec Ninhnale ve te 7 de
The readable fragment mentions Wain and Mata facing an event on the seventh day of the month, with unclear locale and participants. Further specifics are not provided in the text.
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House of Delegates
Several Local Land Deals Bring Notable Profits
Mr. Wm Watts Carr sold about 73 acres near Roanoke to National Investment Co for 85 685. K Simmons sold 122 acres in Ballehack to C P Hicas for 1 350. D M Showalter, who bought 86 acres from Wm W Carr for 6 900, sold 344 acres to T 8 S Wright for 4 000 and the remaining 61 acres to Mary G Hancock for 5 169, netting 2 269 profit in six weeks. S M Martin sold a Cheatnut Street house and lots to Estelle D Deaton for 550.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Watts Carr
Roanoke
Tayloe
National Investment Co
K. Simmons
Ballehack
C. P. Hicas
D. M Showalter
Wm. W. Carr
T. 8S. Wright
Mary G. Hancock
8. M. Martin
Cheatnut Street
Estelle D. Deaton
Roberts Department Store Goods and Prices
Ladies visit Roberts for imported and American china including tea sets from 7.50 to 1500 and dinner sets from 1000 to 25 dollars. Teas, tete-a-tete sets, lunch sets, padding sets, and birthday bridal gifts. A line of Bugs at low prices and many items on a 5 and 10 cent counter. Candies available at 10, 20, and 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
China
Underwear Ad Promises Low Prices and Quality
Made in light, medium and heavy weight fabrics in sizes 3 through 8. Prices range from 50c to 1.50 per garment and 1.00 to 3.00 per suit. Emphasizes perfect manufacture, sewn buttons, and durable trim. Highlights Munsing Underwear as non shrinking and high quality for washing.
Wool fleece shirts and drawers for men offered
Jaeger wool fleece shirts and drawers for men priced at fifty cents for shirts and one dollar for drawers, as advertised in the period catalog.
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Jaeger
Costume suits offer comfort and freedom for active boys
Cost no more than Vests and Pants and are much more comfortable and satisfactory. They are just what every active boy, who likes freedom of motion, ought to have. Sizes 1 to 3, for boys 3 to 16 years of age. Prices 50c, 75c¢ and $1 per suit.
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Dimes Register
R. L. Moore
Broad
Salem, Va
Bell
Roanoke Ave
Aeffer Tor
Miss Day
Marx Millinery
RB. Moore
Ayer
Buckingham
A. F. Mass Co
Massa, i
California
Malaga
South
FW. Whitescarver & CO
Grocey
Woods and Ferry
Oliver
Whitescarver & Bro
Johnston & Day
Et Cetera
Salem District
BIG Lick Distict
Catawba District
Brand
Cssssannl
Logal
the Times-KrosTee
K. W. Grove
Dele
Annie Grove
Rachael Gravely
Sadie Oliver
Margaret McCauley
Edna Brown
M. Oakey
Lida Shan Annie Reynolds
Walter Haiey
Uorine Stevens
Hthel Gravely
Willie Lavinder
Harry Musser
Genevieve McVlanahan
Herbert Lee
Edward Camden
Gertrude Caldwell
Grace Foutz
Cornelius Tyree
Raymond Lee
Lucy Thacker
John Robertson
Marlon Brown
Dorothea Campbell
Willie Deyerle
Farie Moffett
Morris Brown
Lewis Carter
Ed Srace Ruckbill
Kyle Davis
I Ton Naf
Kristopher Stotz
Mary Deyerle
Grade Hooker
Minnie Brown
Ie Iurdue
Nannie Lavinder
Blanche Aurt
Anna Fonts
Mary Snea
Frank Wallis
Frankilliams
Nellie Compton
Branch Compton
Edna Coon
Roberta Moore
Mamie Thomason
India Killian
Frances Killian
Kathrine Overmiller
Lelia Walker
Elsie Bradfield
Kathle Bradley
Ollie Butler
Lottie Webber
Lizzie McGuire
Elizabeth Goldsmith
Alma Dillon
Fannie Dillon
Rachel Dulaney
Roy Frier
Samuel Butler
Cave Spring District
Saiem Depot
Steptoe Thompson
Micholas Cobbs
Mendelsohn
Miss Kelley
Thompson
Washington City
Steptoe
Lucy Cobbs
Bishop Cobbs
Alabama
Gifaira
Bedford
Trinity Church
Roanoke County
Iutt
R. D. Hurt
Winchester
H. C. Barnes
Roaroke
Virgin’ A
W. E. Brown
TZ Build
Btelhen J. Bohon
Oakey Hardware CO
Watt, Retew & Clay
Watt, Retitew & Clay
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