The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-07-02
SALEM NEWS.
Special Correspondence to The TlInes. H.
A LoYelook. RepoEtex.

The Jury in the Garrison case, under
the care of the sheriff and assistants,
spent Sunday as the guests OF Hotel
Duval. In the morning they went to
Lake Spring, whore time was passed in
religious exercises among themselves
varied in feeding the fish in the lakes,
When court convened yesterday morn
ing the Judge ruled out certain tssti-
mony offered ON behalf of the common
wealth, whereupon both sides announced
themselves through. A large number
Of Instructions were then offered by
each side, bearing upon the respective
points Of the case and the entire day
was spent In arguing as to the corrsos-
ness of these instructions. At about
o'clock Judge Mofiett took them all
under consideration. Arguments by all
the counsel In the case will be made to.
day. As both sides are we'll prepared
interesting arguments will no doubs be
made, IS many points Of contest have
arisen during the progress of the trial.
j. e. Schoolfleld, OF Danville, who Is
spending few days with D. B. Strouse,
delivered two able discourses Sunday,
in the morning at the Methodist Church
and at night at the Presbyterian, both
edifices being packed with people. His
evening sermon dealt with sin, it's va
rleties and consequences. While not
offensively personal, his usteranoes
were such as deeply moved his listeners.
He said among other things that
preacher or Christian who used smut
was not only not Christi an, but was
not even gentleman. He also spoke
Of worldly sins, such as dancing, and
showed how contrary they were TO the
true teachings of the Bible. Through
out his illustrations were telling and
his conclusions sound, whilst his man
ner in the pulpit has lost none OF Its
magnetism.
There were three accessions 10 the
Presbyterian Church Sunday upon pro-
fession OF faith.
getting ready to repair the iron fence
around the courthouse.
Miss Dodson, of Wytheville. who for
many years past has been missionary
In China will deliver an address in 81.
Paul's Episcopal Church Wednesday
night at S O'Clock.
]. E. Walker, who left here last win
ter, and Is now in the poultry business
in Phoenix, Arizona, writes Salem
friend that Il is 30 hot out there they
have to feed the hens cracked ice to
keep them from laying boiled eggs.
Rev. Frank Stringfellow will deliver
his famous lecture, "Scout Life In the
Army Of Northern Virginia." in the
Academy OF Music, Roanoke. Tonight,
for the benefit of the debt fund OF Christ
Church, of that city. Dir. Ssringfellow
was probably the most famous scout in
the Confederacy, and to hear him tell Of
his hairbreadth escapes Is most thrill
ing. The price for reserved aeats Is
seventy-fve cents. but Salem people
can purchase fifty cent ticket at
either Of the drug stores here and have
their seats reserved, whilst the Street
Railway Company will sell round trip
tickets for the lecture for twenty-five
cents.
Mr.. James Montgomery desires to re-
ceive bids for the removal of his brick
stores from College avenue to Main
street.
: The Ministers and Lsymen's Insti-
tute of the Valley Association met &C.
cording to appointment last Thursday
night at Elliston. The opening sermon
was preached by Rev. P. A. Anthony.
Of Roanoke. Friday and Saturday were
devoted to hearing essays and addresses
on the various subjects previously as
signed. The discussions are said to
have been very animated and instruct
i've, and were heard with interest by
large congregations. ]. p. Saul, of Sa-
lem, presided, and w. e. Evans, of Roa-
poke, acted as secretary. Among those
who spoke we're D. G. L. Luck, of Hol-
Inns; DR.. j. B. Taylor, Of Salem, and
Revs. E. b. Pollard. w. w. Hamilton,
j. M. Luck, p. A. Anthony and w. e.
Burnett. Sermons were preached ON
Sunday by Rev. ]. M. Luck. Tho next
meeting will be held at Radford Sep.
TENDER %.
The wife OF Elder Ben Frantz, who,
by an accident a. the Dunkard meeting
in June. sustained q fracture of the
thigh, was yesterday conveyed on liz
ter from the home OF Berry Eller to the
Salem depot, where, In the afternoon,
she took the train for her home in
Clarke county, Ohio, attended by her
husband.
James Perkins, OF Craigsville, Augusta
county, is visiting his nephew, W. T.
Trevilian.
Kalthoh, the ice king, ships about
eight tons of block ice daily by railroad,
and sells at least two tons each day in
Salem.
A heifer belonging to Polivsr Webb
was killed by passenger train Sunday.
and calf which was near by WAS
knocked into Roanoke river with
broken leg.
PARTIES from Salem going on the ex-
cursion to Natural Bridge July can
purchase the excursion tickets when
they take the electric car $50 q. IN. for
Roanoke. Only sc round trip, including
hack transfer and entrance to bridge.
This is rare chance to visit THE
Bridge" w. II Wade, agent, will be
az the $50 a. N electric car with tickets
and furnish any information necessary
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