Oxford Businesses Prepare for Busy September
Oxford merchants announce moves and remodels as September nears. Burton & Co. will relocate next to Philip Bros. Humphries ten cent store shifts to Burton & Co. space and Gunness Bros. will expand to the vacated building with a modern soda fountain. Local visits and social notices fill the city page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxbrony
Burton & Co
Philip Bros
Humphries Ten Cent Store
Ten Cent
Gunness Bros
Gunness
Birmingham
T. A. Anderson
White Plains
James Griffin
Planters
Hanna Seeks Calhoun County Seat in Legislature
Bb. H. Hanna announces candidacy for Representative of Calhoun County pending Democratic primary. He supports electing railroad commissioners by the people, officers by the people under the New Constitution, fair primaries and elections, local laws by majority vote, re election of Gen EK Pettus to the U.S. Senate, and laws promoting educational interests.
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Eprrok
Eveenisg Star
Calhoun County
EK. W. Pettus
Alabama
United States Senate
Bb. H. Hanna
Two Bottles Cure Kidney Trouble Claim
A. H. Davis of Mt Sterling Indiana says kidney trouble troubled him for about two years. He reports Foley's Kidney Cure cured him with two bottles and this is presented as a permanent cure. The ad mentions MecElrath Drug Co and urges readers to secure a suit from Boyer.
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A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Foley
MecElrath Drug Co
Prompt Payment of Death Claim by Endowment Bank
A July 26 1902 receipt from the Endowment Bank Knights of Pythias acknowledges a $1000 payment to Minniba Jay for the death claim of her husband James F. Jay who died June 4 1902 in Anniston Alabama. The letter praises the Order and its officers Dr A G Brown and L H Carre and endorses membership benefits and prompt settlement.
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Endowment Bank
Knights of Pythias
Board of Control
L. H. Carre
A. G. Brown
Grand Domain of
Alabama
James F. Jay
Endowmen Bank
Anniston Alabama
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Digestion Relief
A historic advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle thorough cure for dyspepsia nausea dizziness headaches and liver and bowel troubles. Sold for 25 cents at McElreath Drug Co.
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Dr. Kings
Papers Discuss Newspaper Industry Changes
Multiple papers comment on the Atlantic Coast Line absorbing the L and N raillines while L and N continues operations. President Smith remains secure. The Census Bureau proclaims the American newspaper a great institution, with the public already aware.
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Census Bureau
Cincinnati Enquirer
Weather Foresight Impresses Local Man in Indiana
A mentally unsound Indiana man is described as delivering far more accurate weather prognostications than the Government, according to the Baltimore American.
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Indiana
Baltimore
Foraker scout boat to draw Mason boom fire
The brief squib notes that the Mason boom will likely attract the Foraker scout boat and a resulting fire response, as reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
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Mason
Foraker
Atlanta Constitution
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted for Rheumatism Relief
Treat Your Kidneys for Rheumatism. When rheumatism pains strike the kidneys must be cared for to eliminate uric acid from the blood. Foley's Kidney Cure is touted as the most effective remedy. R. T. Hopkins of Polar Wisconsin reports finding cure after three years of medical treatment. McElreath Drug Co.
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Foley
R. T. Hopkins
Polar
Wis
McElreath
Mrs Greene and party visit Asheville before homeward trip
Mrs James T Greene and her children traveled through the city last week on their way to Anniston after visiting relatives in Asheville. They were accompanied by Miss Della Cox. Mrs A G Brown of Gadsden has returned to Atlanta after a pleasant visit with her sister in law Mrs J B Summers.
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Robert Wesson
James T. Greene
Ashville
Anniston
Della Cox
Gadsden
A. G. Brown
Atlanta
J. B. Summers
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Misleading Cure
The Foley proprietors deny advertising as a sure cure for consumption and state it only aids earlier stages while offering relief in severe cases. The note warns against substitutes and cites Foley's Honey and Tar as a major threat to lung health according to McElreath Drag Co.
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Foley’s
Foley's
McElreath Drag Co
Impounded Stock for Sale Under City Laws
Impounded stock taken up for running at large will be sold at the city hall Friday August 1 1902 at noon for pound fees unless sooner claimed by owners and charges paid. Items include one dun cow white face swal low fork in right ear and underbit in left one black shoat crop off right ear one black boar crop off right one white shoat crop off and split in left ear one black and white spotted barrow no mark J W Harmon Acting Chief Police.
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J. W. Harmon
Chronic Constipation Cure Highlighted in Ad
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure for chronic constipation. It claims genuine tablets stamped C C C and notes they are never sold in bulk with a 10 cent price to druggists.
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C.C.C
Notoriety Seekers Upstaging at Local Musical
Residents describe Mrs Greene Miss Black and the Brown girl as publicly conspicuous during the performance, simply sitting and saying nothing all evening and drawing sharp reactions from onlookers. The Boston Transcript reports the incident as scandalous and noteworthy chatter among attendees.
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Mrs. Greene
Miss Black
Snaggle quarrel over correcting boy in marriage dispute
Mr Snaggle urges letting the boy be while Mrs Snaggle vows not to endure such a husband. The exchange reveals a tense domestic quarrel as she asserts she will take a stand and not tolerate mistreatment.
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Mr. Snaggle
Sarah
Mrs. Snaggle
Henderson citizen recounts relief from dysentery using Chamberlain remedy
J A Kelly of Henderson North Carolina describes an attack of dysentery last summer and says he used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as directed with entirely satisfactory results. He notes the trouble was controlled quicker than prior episodes. For sale by J L Wikle.
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J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
N. C
J. L. Wikle
Fall Samples Arrive for Julius Levy Tailoring
Julius Levy receives a fall and winter woolen line featuring foreign and domestic fabrics for suits trousers and overcoats. He is ready to book orders for fall suits and showcases latest colors and designs.
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Julius Levy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uilman Brothers’ Department Store
the News OF Oxford
Tos
W.W. C. Whiteside
Oxford Department
Ville
W. R. Buchanan
Willie Rob
Talladega
Ladies Aid Society of
the Methodist Church
A. L. Higginbotham
Hanna
Boyer
Minniba
Jay
Order
Atlantic Coast Line
Smith
Chattanooga News
Uncle Bam
Matism
Social
G. C. Willis
Calhoun Hotel
City
Willis-Baker Paint Company
Bessemer, Alabama
Sterling
Ee “Dy CO
Chicago
New York
M. Shiretzki
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