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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1901
Page
2
C L Stearnes announces candidacy for the House of Delegates from Roanoke and Craig counties and the city of Roanoke, subject to the Democratic nominating convention, seeking Democratic voter support in the district.
A. M. Bowman announces his candidacy for the House of Delegates in the Craig Roanoke district and Roanoke city. He cites peach crop shipping duties over the next three weeks and asks voters for support at the Democratic convention, pledging to advance district interests.
The county Democratic Committee adopted a district mass meeting plan to choose delegates for the legislative nominating convention on the 26th. District meetings on the 21st will attract strong turnout as candidates race. Results will guide the county’s choice for two years in the legislature. The piece notes rail traffic strength, rising tin plate and Maine herring prices, and comments on local politics including Judge Marshall and Col Hoge. It also mentions a Confederate monument in Fluvanna and horse import results in Canada.
Two Jefferson County suits reveal a visit by self styled English capitalists, Thomas Watson and W Peel, to Charleston. The Bank of Union seeks $5,000 against Watson, with Kanawha Valley Bank also pursuing claims. The fraud allegedly began with drafts and checks deposited at local banks and followed by rapid departures with trunks of goods.
Messrs John and Douglas Coles add new features to their homes. Amanda Baldwin and C C Powell return from Craig county. Marcie Shelor returns to Roanoke. Kate Hensley improves from fever. Mary L Shelor returns from Roanoke. Mrs Wm Kirkwood of Roanoke visits Shelor family. Mrs McClelland of Roanoke visits Mrs Joseph Terry. Mr and Mrs Clay of Pittsylvania visit A C Payne. Miss Greenwood of Cave Spring visits. Etre and Miss Hockman of Roanoke visit Mrs Douglas Coles. Mr Kittinger of Back Creek buys apple ropa. Mrs F M Willett visits Page's Mill. Annie Shelor returns from Bluefield with cousin Hattie Baker. J A Coles and guests visit Copper Hill. Thomas Becker of Bluefield and Wm Becker of Roanoke visit. S J Henry and Miss Clara Lutler visit Montgomery county. Samuel Reed returns from Roanoke river fishing with modest success. Emma and Louis Shelor and H J Bowman join excursion to Norfolk. Lawn party on Back Creek by Mystic Chain lodge draws many locals. Best wishes to Times Recorder readers. A 2%o
The Winchester Star reports The Great Wallace Circus drew large crowds with horses, wagons, performers, animals, chariots, ponies, bands and caliope. The show, described as one of America's largest amusement enterprises, opened to enthusiastic applause and a crowded tent. They will exhibit in Roanoke on Saturday September 28.
In a detailed two week postponed address Superintendent Earnes argues the Salem High School should remain a four year program. He cites the University of Virginia scholarships, four year structure from the National Education Association, and the Latin-Scientific plan as best. He notes costs, tuition revenue, and Roanoke County support, urging continued investment for a first class school.
On August 1 1901 the court ordered a hearing for September 1 in Lynchburg to consider the petition for discharge. Notice to known creditors will be published in the Salem Times Register and mailed to residences. Judge John Paul presides, clerk WM McCaulrey attests.
Having sold part of my farm and planning to stop farming, I will sell at my present home South View on the McAdam road, five miles from Salem and Roanoke, Tuesday September 24, 1901. The sale includes about forty head of sheep, five hundred head of cows, wagons, harness, farm implements, furniture, tools, and household items. Six months credit on sums over ten dollars. cash for smaller sums. negotiable notes required of time purchasers. WM. 8. McCLANAHAN.
Thorough courses in four and applied Chemistry Electricity and Engineering confer degree of graduate in Academic Course, also degrees of Bachelor of Science in Technical Courses. All expenses, including clothing and incidentals, provided at rate of $365 per annum for four years, outfit excluded. For information address Gen Scott Shipp Superintendent.
A Lynchburg rumor says a retired bachelor with a fortune worth about half a million distributed 100000 in bonds to ten relatives, avoiding an inferred inheritance tax of 5000. Police arrested Claiborne Flint and Mrs Laura Newell of Rockbridge County at Lexington authorities' request. both are married with families at home.
A new high class gospel song book published by Pepper Publishing Co of Philadelphia is edited by Evangelist Clarence I. Strouse with contributions from Mr and Mrs Strouse and Prof W E Burnett. The list includes many prominent authors and composers, signaling strong popularity potential.
Olives advertised at Frank Whitescarver's with Derego Queen Olives offered at J. C. Brown's former stand. Readable dictation notes the product display and retailer names present in the old market listing.
Specially priced women’s kid strapped oxfords hand sewn with flexible sole. Also men’s Black Diamond Vici kid shoes laced with broad London toe heel and stitched extension rope sole and English back stay. Special price two dollars and fifty cents.
The most successful millinery season prompts sweeping price reductions this week to clear remaining materials flowers trims and untrimmed hats. Belated buyers will find the best at prices rivaling the cheapest sorts as stocks are reduced to a minimum starting tomorrow.
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