Local News Roundup From Oxford and Nearby
Fred Barnhill returns from a two week visit to Lineville sharing thoughts on the city and its prospects. Master Fereny McCain arrives with his grandmother from Jacksonville for a short stay. J. R. Horn and M. S. Burrell with families depart for Georgia for two to three weeks. Prof G. W. Bonner arrives to join his family after a successful teaching year in Boniface Florida. Police court fines total eight dollars for disturbing the peace. Mr and Mrs Tom Slaughter of Rockland pass through en route to Boaz for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Fred Barnhill
Lineville
Fereny McCain
W. PB. McCain
Jacksonville
Messrs
J. R. Horn
M.S Burrell
Georgia
G. W. Bonner
Boniface Fla
Mrs. Tom. Slaughter
Rockland
Boaz
Local social notes from Oxford and surrounding area
Miss Pearl Jones of Birmingham visits city to see Mrs. B C Humphries and friends. Mrs T A Ritch of Rockland shops in the city. Gwin's offers embroideries and laces at exceptional sale prices. Frank Robertson and family return to Georgia after visiting Oxford hosts Oliver W Cooper and family. Miss Winnie Roberts vacationing in Dalton and Georgia. Mrs J M Morrow and A McCarley visiting J F Wrights on Stewart Ave. Mrs John TH Wilson remains ill. Miss Maggie Ligon visiting Dr A W Ligon's family. Street work on Second Street improves drainage near the Methodist church. T H Burton and family return to Kentuck Mountain. Hamilton Draper Jr. and family fear scarlet fever. Leta Gray receives honors at an at home with Miss Ellarce Haynes and R Allingson winning a contest on Flowers. Mr and Mrs F C McClurkan welcomed a baby boy. Oxford dog show and upcoming chrysanthemum and flower shows planned for cemetery and library funds. Farmer's Union meets tomorrow at 3 in Council Chamber. B Y P U to host 8 15 program Sunday evening with all encouraged to attend. Oxford youths to spend a week at Ingram's Wells. Scarborough Drug Co. seeks 50 men and women for Dr Howard's constipation and dyspepsia remedy at half price, with money-back guarantee. The medicine promotes digestion, appetite, and regular bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarbrough Drug Co
Dr. Howard
The Evils of Constipation Remedies
A historical ad urges against drastic laxatives and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a natural mild laxative. It claims constipations threaten disease and asserts the product empties bowels while toning and strengthening them. The ad touts a red four on the label and a $1 price, sold everywhere.
Pure White Lead Paint Pricing and Purity Warning
The article warns that graded white lead paint labeled as pure is often adulterated and costly, yet lasts longer and should be purchased only with full information about paint materials. It urges insistence on absolute purity when buying.
Red Seal Lead Ad From National Lead Company
Red Seal Pure White Lead advertisement from the National Lead Company based at Freeman Avenue and 7th Street in Cincinnati Ohio promotes its white lead product for paint and coating use.
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National Lead Company
Freeman Ave
7Th St
Cincinnati, O
Why He Rode to the Funeral in a Glasgow Mourning Coach
A stranger in a Glasgow funeral seating asks to join the mourners and hints at kinship and friendship, but the man replies he is not related or close to the deceased. He explains he seeks carriage exercise on his doctor’s orders and chose the cheap method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Corp
London
Saved His Comrade's Life After Cholera Incident
While returning from the Grand Army Encampment in Washington City a comrade from Elgin NL fell ill with cholera morbus. J E Houghland of Eldon Iowa reports he gave Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and believes it saved his life. He has spent ten years in immigration work and always carries this remedy on parties westward. Sold by J L Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Washington City
Elgin
J. E. Houghland
Eldon
Iowa
Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
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A. J. Adair
THE
E. A. Walker & CO
Alabama
Gwin's
Miss Pearl Jones
Birmingham
B.C. Humphries
T. A. Ritch
City
Frank Robertson
Oliver W. Cooper
McPherson Avenue
Winnie Roberts
Dalton
Georgia Points
John TH. Wilson
Maggie Ligon
Oaksuakee
A. W. Ligon
East Mechanic Street
W. A. McBurnett
Mead
Second Street
W. E. Mellon
Scott Clark
T. H. Burton
Emma Singleton
Kentuck Mountain
Little Hamilton Draper
Hamp Draper Jr
Leta Gray
Ellarce Haynes
R. Allingson
Cemetery Association
Oxford Library
Farmer's Union
Ingram’s Wells
Fortsale
Cater Grocery Co
Oxford Lake
Ing Pictures
A.F. Roberts
Mrs. Violet Rogers
Clever Lit
Tle
the Miltons
Senator McPable
Mrs. Bell H
Porterhouse
Minton
Owen O’reiley
Geo. Milton
Wm. Z. Rogers
Jane
Violet Rogers
Anniston Electric & Gas Co
Cor. Tenth & Noble Sts
Anniston
Ness
City National
Anniston, Ala
Southwest
Cotton Belt
L. P. Smithh
Cotton Belt Rowfe
Equitable
Atlanva
Trya Star
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