Oxford Notes and Local Happenings in Dec 4 Issue
Mr Philips visits Oxford on streets while now in Clay. Football practice ahead of big game with Talladega. New lines shoes clothing hats and millinery at 1223 Tuaph M. Gwin & Co. Ralph Armstrong on trial for murder of his sweetheart in Tuskegee. his Oxford acquaintances condemn the act. Cotton trade boosts farmer yields. Epworth League gathering at Miss Marilyn Mims’s tonight with Baptist Young People's Union invited. Mr Janes Morris visits from near tere after illness. Dr B D Williams returns from Montgomery. emigrants seen en route to Texas from Cle burne. A 53 pound pumpkin displayed by Joe Smith at Capt J F Smith’s place. B C Urquhart will auction it later. Ben Dinder of Cold Silver Run visited Oxford. he once married there.
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Ralph Armstrong
Tuskegee
Oxford
Anburo
Epworth League
Marilyn Mims
Baptist Young People’s Union
Botanic Blood Balm Advertises Free Cure Claim
An Atlanta Ga advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison cancer ulcers eczema carbuncles and similar conditions. It features testimonials from Robert Ward Maxey’s Georgia store and a Roxbury recipient, offers a free sample and free medical advice by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ward
Maxey’s
Geo. A. Williams
Botanic
Atlanta
A Lesson in Business from an Office Toy
An office boy in a downtown real estate firm is sent to collect $60 from Mr. Blank. He returns early with a receipt for $60, though the boss says only $55 was given. The boy exposes the trick, vows to quit, and plans to take his five dollars back plus wages. The tale ends with a homeward debt repayment and a vow to leave for a better job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
John
Blank
Harlem
Mr. Blank
Sonny
Mease
A Timely Suggestion for Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A notice promoting Chamberlains Cough Remedy urges prudent housewives to stock it early and use at first cold signs. The remedy is described as safe for children, pleasant to take, and effective in warding off severe colds when used promptly. Sold by J L Wikle, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Greten
J. L. Wikle
Puritan Humor in Newbury Hog Reeve Election
In old Newbury, 1685 town meetings elected the youngest married resident as hog reeve. The Rev Dr Leonard Withington, newly arrived pastor, was named to the post and, though surprised, accepted after reflecting on changing sheep. The tale comes from Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Old Newbury
Leonard Withington
Ted
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Cures
A Virginia man reports three years of bronchitis ended after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The medicine is touted to cure lung and throat ailments including consumption pneumonia and grip with trial bottles offered by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. McFarland
Benterville
West End Drug Co
Miller Drug Co
Train Rates From Anniston Sold By L P Parrott
Low rates in effect on California and North Pacific coast routes via Rock Island System from September 15 to November 30. For information or grading service, train schedule and rates write L. Parrott T P A Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
North Pacific Coast
Rock Island
L. Parrott
Atlanta, Ga
Anniston
Also Mentioned on This Page
News of Oxford
Philips
Nmas
Talladega
Tuaph M. Gwin & Co
Janes Morris
Tere
B. D. Williams
Montgomery
Texas
Cleburne
Alabama
B.C. Urquhart
W. ©. Gray
Joe Smith
J. F. Smith
Urquhart
Ben Dinder
Old Cold Silver Run
Lon Greer
Choceelocco
Holiday Presents
Moorefield, the Jeweler
Ala
Anniston Ice Mfg. Co
Anniston Cash Store and Trade Palace
Schloss Bros
Sea Island
Tyce
North
John Shelnutt
Noble Street
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