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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1901
Page
3
Roanoke authorities warn of a rising cocaine habit traced to a carnival origin. Chief Dyer described powder teeth as harmless paper pieces used like snuff. A young man pawned his mother's dress and watch to obtain powder, prompting calls for legislative action and tighter druggist restrictions.
Suburban residence on Development Hill Salem Virginia offers large rooms a cellar stables and other features. Terms to suit the times. Inquiries addressed to box 12 or at the Times-Recorder office.
Stock General Merchandise, good Store house and Dwelling. Money for right man. Apply to P. M., Glenvar, Va. if For Sale. We have some nice Hogs which we are offering for sale. Call on or address us at Glenvar, Va, Harman & Goetinre.
A Salem druggist advertises a universal stomach cure by Tonio Inoalids claiming permanent relief from stomach weakness. The copy promises dramatic first dose relief and sure results for any duration of illness, praising a great health-giving force and pleasant use.
For rent a desirable store room on Main Street beside the Presbyterian church with new fixtures. Specially adapted for grocery business. Apply to Duyas D. Dent Or at Times Register Office.
A Roanoke Roanoke area column notes a steady stream of community happenings. It mentions the First Baptist church dedicating a new building, the Medical Society of Virginia meeting in Lynchburg, local residents recovering from illness, a mayoral or civic figure arranging choir notices, and a large trolley party for Salem and Roanoke children.
On Wednesday September 18 1901 the Roanoke Council of United Commercial Travelers sponsors a personally conducted trip to the Grottoes. The package includes caverns admission for 225 cents and train service, departing Roanoke at 7 a.m. and returning from the Grottoes at 5 p.m. Committee members listed are H Eugene Hogan W Ryland Martin and R H Angel.
Voluntarily and conscientiously we recommend to our readers Perry Davis Pain Killer. It relieves pain as if by magic and is a top medicine for diarrhea. Applied both internally and externally, users would not be without it at home. Avoid substitutes there is but one Pain Killer Perry Davis. Price 25c and 50c.
At State Bar Association session a memorial to Col. Robi H Logan was adopted. Born July 10, 1859 in Salem Virginia, he served as West Point cadet who resigned to defend Virginia. He fought as a soldier in the Civil War, later became a respected lawyer, mayor of Salem, and state legislator. He died December 26, 1900, at Salem, leaving a legacy of honesty, hard work, and civic duty.
Mrs. John Arnold visits Wytheville for friends. Mrs. W. R. Cross sails to Memphis. Miss Kate Hickok from Christiansburg visits relatives. A newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Barnett. Various residents visit Bedford, Damascus, Knoxville, Charleston, Lexington, Pearl River. Several leave for work or teaching posts and others return from travels. Notable mentions include Rev. George G. Smead returning to Little Rock and Dr. L. P. Coates visiting Chicago with daughter Shelly.
An old medical ad claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures irregularities and derangements at the onset of womanhood, promising vigor and vitality by treating womanly organs. The ad offers a free book The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser, with postage paid, requesting 21 stamps for a paper bound edition or 31 for cloth bound.
A severe thunderstorm in Hazleton Pennsylvania causes structural damage to eight dwellings amounting to thousands of dollars. A bolt strikes a Hungarian boarding house, lifts two sleeping boarders into opposite room corners without injury, and crushes a cradle with a baby inside, though the infant remains unharmed. On Stockton Mountain a bolt strikes George Johnson's hat, courses down his leg, ripping off shoes and pants, leaving him dazed but alive.
A quip notes that someone untested by labor may not grasp true enjoyment. The remark contrasts ease with value found in effort, suggesting perspective on work and leisure.
The Times-Register reports the 6th annual Pentecostal Meeting and Bible Conference in Salem with speakers Dr F Howard Taylor Dr Joseph H Smith Evangelist J J Schoolfield Dr E I Pepper and Evangelist Clarence L B Strouse The 1500 seat auditorium hosts sessions at 9 00 10 50 3 00 and 7 30 p m opening service Thursday evening 7 50 o clock Also notice sale of mackerel at local stalls.
The Roanoke College faculty report encouragement for the coming session with new student interest from Virginia and several other states. Letters show young men willing to work to cover expenses, and families able to support such aid are urged to inform college authorities. Improvements are nearly complete and opening day is set for Wednesday the 18th instant.
Yesterday at 3 pm in Mill Creek Baptist church Botetourt county Park Price senior partner of Price Chick Co Roanoke married Allie Lemon noted schoolteacher and sister of Mrs J P Saul of this place The wedding drew wide notice in the county with the church decorated in evergreens plants and gold and red Attendant Lila Saul from the groom's area added to the ceremony's charm
Attention is directed to the change in the big ad of Walt Retten and Clay today. Frank W Whitescarver's new store is now open and doing business. Overstreet and Thurman in Roanoke offer special carpet prices. Barnes' Cut Rate Drug Store near the Roanoke passenger depot in Roanoke Va advertises best products at lower prices to cash buyers.
Judge Moffett set aside the first degree murder verdict against Mary Jane Neace and granted a new trial after juror J L Hartman admitted remarks about ruled out evidence. The juror denied being influenced. court reprimanded him and scheduled the new trial for the next term. Also notes local frugal ads for fish at Frank W Whitescarver and J R C Prown.
The ad requests a 6 to 8 year old draft horse weighing 1300 to 1500 pounds in bay black or sorrel with a calm disposition and resilience to steam bicycles and trolley cars. Must be sound blemish free and a willing worker apply to J F Raydenbush Mer Salem Was in days long ago.
An advertisement claims Pyny-Baleam stops tickling in the throat and quickly relieves inflammation. It frames the remedy as a household cure improving comfort and speech quieting irritation. The note emphasizes rapid soothing effects for throat discomfort.
IRGINTA IN THE CLERK S OFFICE of the Oitourit Court of the County of Ktoangke on the 3rd day of August 1901 Laura G Wells plaintiff vs Jerry B Wells defendant suit to obtain a divorce a vinculo matrimonii by publication. defendant not resident of Virginia required to appear within ten days after due publication. copy to be published weekly for four weeks in the Salem Times Register and posted at the courthouse. testimony deposition notice for September 7 1901 by W W Ballard attorney and Mary Womack et al referenced in the notice.
A local shop promotes school sale items to teach children economy. Highlights include Dresden penholders in multiple colors and mounts, ejecting and all cork variants, wood penholders in piano finish, Eagle and Spencerian pens, Progress pencils, and assorted pencils, all offered at bargain prices.
A school sale presents low priced hosiery and apparel items. Stockings in varied ribbed styles priced from 12 to 15 cents with sizes 54 to 93. Derby ribbed knee highs and double knees offered, plus leather and Jersey knee protectors at 25 cents per pair.
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