Grand Jury of Montgomery convenes to probe immoral houses
Montgomery Alabama July 17 special. The Montgomery county grand jury empaneled for the July term by Judge Leon McCord is tasked with investigating violations of all laws in Montgomery with emphasis on boarding houses and hotels near the military training camp. Attorney General William L. Martin will lead the inquiry and has warned immoral houses will not be tolerated. Fear of indictments drives some public women to relocate to Atlanta and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Montgomery County
Grand Jury
Leon McCord
Wiliam L. Martin
Hugo L. Black
Jefferson County
McCord
Martin
Atlanta
Dismal 1917 Minor League Season Thins National Circuits
Sporting notes from Chicago report the 1917 minor league season as disastrous due to war and weather. Several Southern leagues including the Georgia Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, Dixie, and South Atlantic circuits folded or weakened. The Northern league closed after a short run and the Three-I league, among the oldest, faces likely collapse with more leagues expected to drop.
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Chicago
Ill
East
Estate of Julia Champion heirs notified for land sale
Special term probate notice states A. P. Agee administrator petitions to sell lands of Julia Champion estate to pay debts and divide among heirs at law. Hearing set August 23, 1917, in Calhoun County Alabama. Judgeship by Thomas R. Coleman Jr. dated June 16, 1917.
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State of
Alabama
Calhoun County
Julia Champion
Emmett Champion
Emma Sims
Sally Sims
Lee Hopkins
Ada Baxter
May Bags
Melvin Hopkins
A. P. Agee
Thomas R. Coleman, Jr
Ala
Interesting and Historic Memories of Abram Aderhold in Calhoun County
Story recalls Abram Aderhold, a 19th century builder in Benton County, who constructed a famed Edmondson mill residence on Tallasahatchee creek. It details his early life, mill work, hardships, and family, noting the monumental 1868 home and his reputation as a durable craftsman and community figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Abram Aderhold
Edmondson
Tallasahatchee Creek
Buse
Matthews
Jim Millner
Monroe Aderhold
Providence
Benton County
Mr. Aderhold
Lincoln County
North Carolina
June Bug
Jacksonville
Abernathey
View
Abernathey Mill
Gets-It Corn Remedy Promises Quick Easy Removal
Five million corns reportedly lifted with two drops of Gets-It. The remedy loosens the corn so it can be removed by finger, with no pain or soreness. Sold nationwide for 26 cents a bottle by E. Lawrence & Co. and Scarbrough Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Anniston
Scarbrough Drug Co
Drafted Troops to Camp Gordon Angers Montgomery
Dispatches from Washington say drafted troops from Alabama Georgia and Florida will train at Camp Gordon in Atlanta delaying Montgomery hoped camp. The move aims to form a division with Alabama as first brigade and the winter cantonment plans include water line work under Majors Reynolds and Gigham. Condemnation may follow if property and crop prices stall.
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Alabama
Montgomery
War Department
Montgomery County
Arthur W. Reynolds
John M. Gigham
Tax Collectors Qualify for Office in Alabama
Morgan Forsyth of Covington County and H. A. Baggett of Monroe County qualified with the secretary of state on July 17 to take office October 1 as county tax collectors. Forsyth succeeds W. W. Walters of Andalusia and Baggett succeeds John L. Marshall of Monroeville.
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Montgomery
Morgan Forsyth
Covington County
H. A. Baggett
Monroe County
Forsyth
W. W. Walters
Andalusia
Baggett
John L. Marshall
Monroeville
Naval officers attend wedding of Fechteler daughter
In Newport on July 17 Miss Margaret Fechteler daughter of Rear Admiral Augustus F. Fechteler and Mrs. Fechteler married Lieut Commander Herbert FE Kays U S N The ceremony in Ray Chapel was attended by many naval officers with Miss Elizabeth Fechteler as maid of honor and Lieut Harlow T Kays as best man A reception followed at the Fechteler home.
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Newport
R. L
Ray Chapel
Margaret Fechteler
Augustus F. Fechteler
Fechteler
Herbert FE. Kays
Elizabeth Fechteler
Harlow T. Kays
Pleasant Ridge wedding surprises Miss Dewey Bain and Mr. Talmage Smith
The ceremony occurred Sunday afternoon with a hurried departure to the groom's home in St. Clair county. Rev. Cain preached at 11 o clock Sunday. Guests from Anniston and nearby towns visited relatives and friends as the community shares news of weddings, meetings, and crops.
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Dewey Bain
Talmage Smith
St. Clair County
Mr. Cain
William Harris
Frank Cobb
Oxford Lake
W. J. Cobb
Clemie Feazell
Mae
Rollins
DeArmanville
Eula Truitt
When Marriage Is A Failure And Childless Homes
The piece argues marriage suffers without children, noting loneliness and drift toward separation. It suggests wives unable to bear children should try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to reduce childless homes and separations.
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Lydia EB. Pinkham
Russ Leader in Galicia
General Korniloff's revived Russian army on the eastern front has surprised the Germans. Thousands of prisoners have been captured.
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Galicia
Korniloff
Notice of Estate William Hardie Executrix Calhoun County
State of Alabama Calhoun County notice states that on Sunday in July 1917 letters testamentary were granted to the executrix for the estate of William Hardie, deceased. All claims must be presented within the legal time or be barred. 10-17-24
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William Flardie
William Hardie
Calhoun County
Alabama
Denmark native living as cave man enlists in US Army
Christian Bayer, a 39 year old from Denmark, reportedly lived naked on a Santa Barbara island for ten years using stone tools and a hunter gatherer diet. After moving to San Francisco he passed a perfect physical, enlisted in the US Army, and was described as cured of tuberculosis.
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San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Christian
Bayer
United States
Burlington
Gained 15 Pounds in Two Months with Hemo Nourishment
Mrs H B of Scranton Pennsylvania was in poor condition unable to eat or digest. Her weight fell to 97 pounds and she became anaemic and nervous. In two months Hemo strengthened and nourished her, she weighed 112 pounds and remained healthy and still gaining.
Cowboys Discover Ancient Ute Burial Ground Near Craig
Cowboys near Craig Colorado, July 17, uncovered an ancient Indian burial site within half a mile of town. An old trapper recalled a battle between the Ute and Arapahoe in the 1860s, and diggers found a chief's bones, brass rings, marbles, elk teeth and snake rattles in several mounds.
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Craig
Colo
Arapahoe
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Grand Jury OF
Montgomery Gunvenes
Capital
Massape Oua
Massapequa
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
A. Roberson
Aderhold
Avram Aderhold
Jacob Israel Aderhold
Waco
Atlanti
Georgia
Florida
Camp Gordon
Washington
National Guard
Ohio
West Virginia
Yas Prawic
Vanderup
Frank A. Vanderlip
Vanderlip
Scarborough
Pleasant Ridge
Mieses Emma
Zonie White
Mary Canoe
Emmett White
R. A. Poland
Henry White
Iron City
Ragan Prickett
Post Oak
Pink Love
Hollingsworth
J. W. Harris
Mrs. J. W. Cobb
Walker Burgess
Bera Truitt
Antioch
W. L. Truitt
Myrtle Poland
State OF Alabama
Calhoun
Sue K. Hardie
Bien Jolie Brassere
Bey
Magma Ie
Blen Jolie Beassieres
Wenjamin & Jomes
Warren Street
Newark
N. J
D. D
Carbrough Drug Co
Denmark
Old Ute
Anniston How CO
Anniston, Ala
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