Columbian Woodmen faction defeated in court dispute
Mr. Frost announces the Columbian Woodmen business remains sound with about 15,000 members and a $250,000 beneficiary fund as Judge Pendleton’s decision sustains the action of co-operating leaders. The case heads to the Supreme Court, with Messrs. Smith Hastings and Ransom representing the order. Pineules advertised by J L Wikle for rheumatic pains and kidney troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Frost
Columbian Woodmen
Messrs. Binford
St. Almand
Supreme Court
Columbian
Messrs. Smith, Hastings
Mowers
Binford
St. Almund
Hoke Smith
May Pardon Morrison and Advisors
Governor Stubbs is under strong pressure to grant a pardon to Jessie Morrison, a Kansas figure with a long murder case. Morrison, in love with Olin Castle, killed Mrs. Lara Castle after a fatal struggle. she has faced multiple trials, appeals, and a high prison sentence amid debates of self defense and mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubbs
Miss Morrison
Kansas
Lara Castle
Olin Castle
Eldorado
Supreme Court
Boer War Cost Many Horses
The piece notes a vast horse and mule drain from the Boer War with England losing 239,329 horses and 103,000 mules to South Africa, far more than German losses in 1870. It mentions the heroic march of Tamerlane with 92,000 horses over the Hindoo Koosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
South Africa
France
Oxford Christmas Events Highlight Local Happenings
Oxford notices detail a student amateur play at New Noble theater to aid a scholarship fund with tickets at Oxford Drug Co. A Coldwater schoolhouse concert for Coldwater Baptist church benefits, baskets for supper to the highest bidder, and free admission for girls with baskets. Various residents travel or visit relatives, with store hours extended to 9 pm before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
New Noble Theater
Oxford Drug Co
Coldwater Schoolhouse
Coldwater Baptist Church
Local visitors and residents gather in Anniston for holidays
W H Thornton and F H Manning of Talladega spent last night here. W M Thweat of McFall visited today for business. Mr and Mrs O P Ford came from McFall. Mr and Mrs J P Burke of Jacksonville were in Anniston today. James M Voltz of Selma is in the city. W C Sargent and F C Wood of Frankfort KY arrived this morning. Richard Ellis and children of Marshall TX arrived Monday to visit. Dr and Mrs P Markham leave tomorrow for Bowling Green and Kentucky. Lon Ki Davis of Atlanta is expected tomorrow to spend the holidays with H Clay Davis and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Sargent
F. C. Wood
Frankfort, Ky
Anniston
Richard Ellis
Marshall, Texas
Mrs. P. Markham
Bowling Green
Kentucky
Lon Ki. Davis
Atlanta
H. Clay Davis
Tyler Hill
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Endorsed by Mothers
Be es Laxative Cough Syrup is highly recommended especially by mothers for colds or coughs. It claims to move the cold from the system through the bowels while healing throat irritation and reducing inflammation. Sold by J. L. Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wikle
When the wife spends as much care as the husband earns
A concise moral note on household finance emphasizing equal care in spending and earning for home prosperity.
The Intellectuals Run a White Horse Pool on Commuter Line
Commuters on the Substitute for Bridge line, calling themselves The Intellectuals, travel daily between their homes and New York. Each morning they form a white horse pool by counting white horses seen along the rail line and award the pool to the closest guess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Missouri giantess Ella Ewing visits Hoxsey hotel in Mexico
Ella Ewing nine foot six inch famed Missouri giantess stayed at the Hoxsey hotel in Mexico while en route to the Bowling Green fair. Two beds were pushed together to accommodate her restful sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Ewing
Hoxsey Hotel
Mexico
Bowling Green Fair
Kansas City
Foes of School Children Warn of Preventable Diseases
More than 100000 school age children fall ill yearly from the preventable diseases diphtheria tuberculosis and scarlet fever with about 20000 deaths. The piece calls for action to combat these illnesses and protect youngsters.
Life’s Ups and Downs Wise Guy and Simple Mug Quote
A humorous exchange contrasts two characters on reputation. The Wise Guy notes life’s ups and downs while the Simple Mug agrees, highlighting the struggle to maintain a good name or salvage a bad one.
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St. Armand
Mr. Frost
Morrison
Peck Union
Meyer
Lord & Taylor
SAVOY
Stacy Adams
America
John B. Stetson
Arrow Brand
News of Oxford
Mies Flosida
PHOME
Montevallo
Mr. Walker
Greenville
8. C
Edna Farmer
Jacksonville
Tom Allen
DeArmanville
Mrs. W. O. Stephen
Luttrell Home
West Mechanic Street
Karl Wilson
Auburn
J. Th. Wilson
Thad M. Gwin & CO
Margaret Toland
South Alegbama
Mrs. M. H. Toland
O. W. Chitwood of
Gus Miller
Birmingham
Mrs. L. B. Miller
Mary Pace
Cave Spring
Yuletide
Alva Gwin
Judson Institute
Riverside
Paul Eichelberger
Talladega
Willie McKibbon
Tom Wheeler
University of Georgia
J. R. Robinson
Ruth Luttrell
Livingston
W. H. Thornton
F. H. Manning
W. M. Thweat
McFall
Mrs. O. P. Ford
J. P. Burke
James M. Voltz
Selma
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