New Residence of Capt. Killian Nearing Completion
A list of local changes and events includes Capt C M Killian's new College avenue home nearing completion Rev J M Harlowe delivering a sermon at the Baptist church last Sunday morning and Rev T T Fishburn of Roanoke filling the Methodist pulpit Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Killian
College Avenue
J. M. Harlowe
Baptist Church
T. T. Fishburn
Roanoke
Methodist Church
J. H. Johnson
T. G. Maury
J. R. C. Brown
Roanoke Academy of Music
Salem Machine Works
North Carolina
W. H. H. Joyce
Jeanette Fetain de
Pulaski
John E. Shank
W. J. Biggs
L. M. Smead
Shank
Christian Sunday School
B. F. Ammen
Fort Lewis
G. W. Zirkle
Bend School
J. F. Hawkins
Messrs
F. W. Brown & Co
Sentinel
Duval Hotel
John Flowers
Lewis A. Martin
Calhoun Street
Union
Pittsylvania
East Main Street
Samuel and
Landon Sears
W. M. Helms
H. H. Haas
Martha Washington College
Abingdon
Haas
Hollies Institute
C. P. Kanade
Howison
Pennsylvania Avenue
Alderson
W. Va
John Garst
Req
Hanging Rock
Amd
the Times-Broiten
J. Harry Chapman
Roanoke Man J J Page Arrested for Forgery in Virginia
A Roanoke barber, J J Page, was arrested in Graham Virginia on forgery charges after a spree of counterfeit checks and fake ads under names Ferguson Smith Swift Co. He used blank checks from Bluefield Radford Christiansburg Roanoke and Bedford City banks and employed an old man as secretary. Indictments already returned. Page is jailed in Roanoke. The story also mentions a moral ad for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and a sale of The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Page
Graham
Baldwin
Page
Rosnoke
Salem
Bluefield
Radford
Christiansburg
Roanoke
Bedford City
Ferguson & Smith
Swift & Co
J. P. Goggin
Goggin
Maness
People's
Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
August Temperature Records Set Amid Cloudy Skies
August brought record temperatures with 22 days at highs near 100, a low around 60 on one night, and an average of 80 the highest in 21 years. Only 9 days were clear by morning as storms loomed and rainfall totaled about one third of an inch in three showers reported by 5 C Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wells
Quiet Home Wedding Near Crystal Spring
Orrin T. Martin a Newport News lawyer and Miss Clara A Persinger daughter of Mrs Martin formerly Mrs James Persinger wed quietly at Mrs Martin near Crystal Spring Tuesday evening. Rev Dr Carson of Vinton officiated with only close friends present before the couple departed for Richmond and then Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Martin
Crystal Spring
Orrin T. Martin
Newport News
Misa Clara A. Persinger
Mrs. Martin
Richmond
Money Wanted by Boon’s Sons
Debt notice from Boon’s Sons calling all creditors to come forward and settle amounts owed. The notice stresses urgency in recovering funds and signs off with the firm name Taep2t %.
Methodist Sunday School Picnic At Coyner's Springs
Tomorrow the Methodist Sunday school holds a picnic at Coyner's Springs with Superintendent C D Oakey praising efforts. Salem Silver Corner Band will provide music as a large crowd is expected. Train departs 8 10 am, returns by 8 pm. tickets at local firms. non members pay 50 cents round trip. weather may cancel if rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Coyner's Springs
C. D. Oakey
Salem Silver Corner Band
Salem
Smith & Ferguson's
O. D. Oakey's
J. A. Thomason & Co
Coyner's
County School Board Adopts Popular Reading Titles
The County School Board on Tuesday adopted two popular children’s books, McCarthy's Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia and Our Home Birds, for optional use in the regular reading course in the 4th and 5th grades. It also adopted Electric school reading for the same purpose. Use of these books is not compulsory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County School Board
McCarthy
Army of Northern Virginia
Our Home Birds
Death of a Young Lady Miss Peal E Smith
Miss Peal E Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hmith died Wednesday at home between Salem and Roanoke aged about fourteen from typhoid fever Funeral services were held this evening by the pastor and interment followed at East Hill cemetery The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends in their great grief
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peal E. Smith
James Hmith
Salem
Roanoke
East Hill Cemetery
Real estate agents Beller and Harrell seek farm sellers and renters
The Times-Rearster notes Measrs. Beller and Harrell of Roanoke publicizing in today’s issue that they welcome calls from anyone looking to sell or rent farms. They are described as popular, enterprising, reliable, and hustling agents with many property callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beller & Harrell
Roanoke
Times-Rearster
Local and Personal News from Salem’s Busy Week
Miss Hope Camden returns from Lexington Virginia while many locals travel to nearby towns for visits teaching posts and health trips. Visitors include G L Poage Roanoke M P Frantz and Miss Bessie Brown with various family and school ties in Salem and nearby counties.
Fall Seeds and Grain Catalogue by T. W. Wood & Sons
The Richmond Virginia seedsman releases a timely fall catalogue detailing cropping for farmers and gardeners. It covers farm crops vegetables profitable in autumn and best feeding methods for Lucerne Alfalfa Clover Winter and Hairy Vetch. Free mauling on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
Masterly South American Nervine Tonic Promises Cure
Phrases claim permanent cure for stomach weakness by a tonic from Dillard and Persinger in Salem. Appeals to long suffering individuals with first dose relief and universal efficacy. Describes the remedy as pleasant, safe, and always successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard & Persinger
Salem
Marrying by Wholesale on Chicago to St Joseph Steamer
On Sunday last seventy five couples took the steamer from Chicago to St Joseph Michigan to be married. The boat reached the pier at 1 o clock and for four hours there were church hotel court and home weddings. The county clerk issued licenses and collected fees totaling 33 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Joseph
Mich
Burwell Barn Destroyed by Fire at Glenmore Farm
Fire consumed the Burwell barn at Glenmore near town between 2 and 3 am on Wednesday, destroying a cattle shed hay and corn and farming machinery. The horse of Phil Burwell perished, others were saved. Estimated loss 2500 with 1800 insurance. incendiary origin suspected. A worker woke to the blaze and alarmed the occupants as the roof fell in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
C. W. Burwell
Glenmore
Town
Phil. W. Burwell
Col. Burwell
Phil. Burwell
Mr. Burwell
Farewell Tribute To Salem Citizens By Linitan M Horune
Linitan M Horune bids farewell to Salem friends and patrons after a sudden departure. She recalls the town's beauty and hospitality, speaks of caring for a ill relative, and endorses Miss Emma Ayers of Market Street as an excellent pianist and teacher. She thanks patrons for support and wishes blessings on all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Roanoke
Emma Ayers
Market Street
Studi
Mary I
J’arents
Pain Killer hailed as sure cure for summer ailments
An 19th century ad asserts Perry Davis' Pain Killer quickly cures summer complaints such as diarrhea cholera morbus cramps and other childhood illnesses. It warns against substitutes and notes Perry Dayis price 25 cents with Dillard and Peranger as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Perry Dayin
Dillard & Peranger
Armour Co. Lands Record Beef Order for Russian Army
Associated Press reports Armour & Co in Chicago received a Russian Government order for six million pounds of beef on the hoof to feed Czarist soldiers in China. Claimed as the largest such order in Chicago meat trade history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Armour & Co
China
Farm Offer Near Salem Seeks Buyer Before Court Day
A 24 acre tract about 24 miles south of Salem offers a comfortable residence, barn, outbuildings, native timber, and three springs of pure water. Featuring fruit, good land, and a small farm, it will be offered at public auction if not sold before the court day on Monday September 17. For details contact Mrs. Dora Tyler 301 Park Street Roanoke or W A Dearon Medley near Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Dora Tyler
Park Street
Itoanoke
W. A. Dearon
Medley
Real Estate Deals In Roanoke Area
Prof L McReynolds of Roanoke College bought a residence on Pennsylvania avenue from James Montgomery of Philadelphia for 2500 dollars. The Wells tract a 1654 acre Roanoke river farm was sold to Martin Peters of Roanoke for 4200 dollars. Ballard B Hull of Roanoke bought the Solitude farm near the city. Jeane Hull purchased the house and lat on upper College avenue from Mrs R M Watson for 65 dollars and plans to rent it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. McReynolds
Roanoke College
James Montgomery
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Avenue
Roanoke River
P. L. Terry
Wells
Martin Peters
Roanoke
Ballard BP. Hull
Solitude
Ford. Rover
Jeane H. Hull
Upper College Avenue
R. M. Watson
Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease Remedy Ad
Distressing condition relief claims a fast cure for kidney and bladder pain with immediate relief of retention. Sold by Dillard Persinger, druggists, in Salem Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsey Cone
Dillard & Persinger
Salem
Bankrupt notices and local ads highlight Salem listings
The issue directs attention to two bankrupt notices and ads by D. Sizer F. B. Albert Cave Spring and R. H. Logan trustee selling a house in Salem. Smith Ferguson announces new goods with follow up next week while John W. Day sells personal property. Tom's Creek coal and Wink watch shop featured. Roanoke Fertilizer buys tobacco stems for fillers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Sizer
F. B. Albert
Cave Spring
Beller & Harrell
Roanoke
R. H. Logan
Salem
Smith & Ferguson
John W. Day
J. F. Youngman
Tom's Creek
W. O. Joneston
Wink
Local Notes On Visits And Happenings In Town
Miss Lou Bane visits sister Mrs. Givens and is a welcome presence in the old neighborhood. Nannie Heslop and Mamie Givens visited Mr. Ryan’s family at Shaws ville last Sunday. H. M. Bandy relief agent for the N and W A R has entered Southern Baptist University Jackson Tenn. T P Campbell and sisters Jane and Fannie Reed Mrs Dr Curry and C F Reed called on I T Bandy’s family this week. Peaches are plentiful and canning is in order. Reaper: items were late for this issue. Communications for publication must be in office by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Camden
Lexington
G. L. Poage
Bessie Brown
Reidsville
N.C
Katie Shipman
Pocahontas
Thos. Hatcher
Roanoke
H. E. Bish
Emily
Salt Peter Cave
Thomas H. Rhodes
Algoma
W. Va
M. P. Frantz
Craig Healing Springs
Jacob Parrish
G. F. Heller
Gawley Bridge
C.D. Denit
Leo
Elsie
A. Willson
Craig County
H. FE. Moomaw
Chatttanoogs Steel Rooting Co
Craig Avenue
A. Walters
Salem
W. D. Armstrong
John McCrander
Missouri
D. M. Swain
Snowville
Roanoke College
F.G. Webber
R. W. Kime
John R. Payne
Norfolk
Eva Palmer
Aldridge
Montgomery County
Lee Campbell
Vinton
T. G. Wilson
R. F. Cannaday
Royal
Mary
Bent Mountain
H. C. V. Campbell
L. P. Coates
Chicago
Shelly
J.C. Deyerle
West Main Street
Wm. M. Montgomery
Poage’s Mill
Henderson Lee
Charlotte
N. C
Young Ladies’ Presbyterian College
J. R. Bridges
W. C. Humphreys
Chase City
South Side Academy
M. Marlin
Martin
Baltimore
Selden W. Anderson
Self Culture Magazine
Cleveland
Anderson
D.C. Dickinson
Franklin County
Misa Lillian Gibbs
Dresden
Tenn
W. O. Deverle
Miss Gibbs
Jensen Stevens
J. L. Stevens
Harry
Jeff. Moore
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute
Staunton
John A. Barger
George W
Gilmore's Mills
Rockbridge County
S. J. Sizer
Market Street
Vivian
McDowell County
Alice B. Hoover
Hoover
Atlantic City
Angus
Glyndon
Miss Lou Bane
Mrs. Givens
Miss Lou
Nannie Heslop
Mamie Givens
Ryan
Shawsville
H. M. Bandy
Southern Baptist University
Jackson, Tenn
T. P. Campbell
Jane
Fannie Reed
Dr. Curry
C. F. Reed
Fivefold Satin Stock Collar Sale at Ten Cents
A local bargain advertises five fold satin stock collars lined with white pique priced at ten cents each, contrasting with typical twenty five cent prices at competing stores. The offer emphasizes immediate availability and full color selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lot Justin
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Killeor
Perry Davis & Son
Hobbie Company
BH. Detchon
Pike
Druggists
Ladies
F. G. Webber
Salem Milliner
D. Oakey
Salem, Va
Kirrerep
Herrine
Plain
W. &. Whitescarver & Bro
Oliver Chilled
Chase & Sanborn
Johnston & Dai
Times-Rec- Istrr
Nat. Hartman
Hupp-Deverle Camp of
Col. Logan
Oscar Wiley
J. B. Frier
A. H. Whitesell
Maj. W. W. Ballard
J. H. Rhodes
Dunkard
Green Ridge Church
Nathan H. Garet
H. Conduff
Roanoke Fervinzer Co
Taep2t
Boon's Sons
Coyner'’s Springs
New School Books
WY Nevester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven, Conn
Turnip Seed
H. C. Barnes
Mary Wiley
Timea-Register Office
W. C. Goong
Diora & Peringers
Burwell
Linitan M. Horune
Roanoke Fertilizer Company
Pricge-Armes
W. Campbell Ave
Roanoke, VA
Aval Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Depew
Europe
United States
Old Town
O. D. Oakey
ORY Goods
Sentinel Building
Seworth
F. W. Brown
Dry Goods
Notion Shoes, Hats, &c, SalemVa
Gains
WATT
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