The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-21
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

w. A. Horton and wife, who have
been spending several days at Lake
Spring, Salem, returned yesterday.
Policeman Bower has moved into his
new eight-room residence on Melrose
avenue. 1t was only eleven days from
the timo the work was started till Mr..
Bower was occupying portion of the
building.
Mrs. Amanda Thrasher, of Vinton,
who has been visiting for several months
in Nashville, Tenn, returned to the city
| Sunday.
Clifford Holbrook. vice president OF
the Canton Roofing Company, of Canton,
o., is at Hotel Bruins wick. lie repre-
sents one of the leading manufactu
of roofing material in tho country, and
is here in the interest Of his corporation,
which contemplates opening branch
in this section of the South.
| n. D. Maher, superintendent of tho
Clinch Valley division of the Norfolk
and Western, is in the city.
Major Pizer has returned from an
outing of several days at Bonnet
Springs, much improved in health. He
regrets that he cannot go to Lexington
| to-day.
| Chief Morris was able to be out yes
| terday morning, and carried his wound
ed hand in sling. He attended police
court, but is unable to do official duty.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Calvary
Baptist Church will hold a lawn party
10 the vacant lot next to DR.. Flippo's
for the three nights beginning with to-
night. The proceeds will be used in
purchasing new organ for their taber-
nacle. All are cordially invited to at
tend and enjoy pleasant evening.
Mrs. Belle E. Spence, accompanied by
her sister, Miss M. Blanche lawson
left yesterday morning for the White
Sulphur Springs
William Body and wife, who are
spending the summer in buchanan.
were in the city yesterday.
Miss Rosa Tinsley and Mrs. Minnie
Taylor and daughter, are spending a
few weeks in Atlantic City.
Miss Belle Sullivan, of Bristol, is
visiting Mrs. .Greenville at the Pulaski
Hotel.
Mrs. w. A. Lyons, leader of the
choir in the Presbyterian Church, leaves
to-day for IA lew weeks visit 10 her home
in Waynesboro.
w. w. Coo, chief engineer of the
Norfolk and Western railroad is in
Kenova, w. Va.
The body of the negro who was
drowned in Roanoke river Friday even
ing, has not yet been recovered. Dyna-
mite will be used this morning by
Policeman Greasy to raise the body.
Tom Walker, colored boy, was ar
rested last night by Officer 1insley for
striking white boy named Woody
Crook. The stone struck him on the
head intlicting dangerous wound,
laying the skull bare.
Mayor Evans returned yesterday
after spending Sunday at Rlacksburg.
S. E. Jones, Esq, prominent attor-
ney of Buchanan, was in the city yes
terday.
Charles Williams escaped from the
chain gang yesterday by breaking the
chain from the ball. lie seized it in
one hand and jumping fence ran off.
Mr.. Deyerle could not follow on account
OF leaving the others unguarded.
Rev. u. T. Turner, of Henry county.
who has been in the city several DAYS,
returned home yesterday lie is a
brother Of G. M. Turner, commissioner
of revenue of this city.
bch SIclS' all tupiOVS OF DuSn "
Gamers planning mill, had the thumb Of
his right hand split open with circular
saw yesterday. He would not let it be
amputatcd yesterday on account of the
severe pain. The operation will be per-
formed to-day.
The East Roanoke Military Company
will meet tonight and select name for
the organization. They will also apply
for commissions for the officers and ad-
mission into the State militia
James Casey, Of Burlington, N. c.,
father of r. and j. B. Casey, of this
City, died yesterday morning of old age.
d. Il. Casey was at his bedside at the
time, and his brother left last night to
attend the funeral, which will probably
take place this evening.
Old papers for sale at The Times Office
10 cents hundred.
The Roanoke Electro Plating Company,
112 Jefferson street, will do your plating
cheap. Also agents for keystone Watch.
Call and get prices. june25-1m
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