Alabama Synod Elects Officers After Two Day Session
The Presbyterian synod of Alabama elected officers after a two day session in Montgomery. President W. R. Dordh of Gadsden, secretary H. P. Wright of Selma, and executive committee members John H. Frye Annis ton John H. Diskue Gadsden J. L. Dean Opelika and J. T. Searcy Tuscaloosa were chosen. The next annual meeting date and location will be set by the executive committee. Attendance was not large.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jane
Presbyterian Synod of Alabama
W. R. Dordh
Gadsden
H. P. Wright
Selma
John H. Frye
Anniston
John H. Diskue
J. L. Dean
Opelika
J. T. Searcy
Tuscaloosa
Traveling tailor flees after mistaken order request
A persistent traveling tailor pressed for work at a farm and chased a supposed customer after being invited to measure Tom the cat. The farmer led him back to the house where a tom cat appeared, and the tailor bolted, realizing the miscommunication. The anecdote comes from London Tit-Bits.
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Betty
Tom
London
Railway Time Table Arrival and Departure at Union Depot
Train schedule lists arrivals and departures at Union Depot. Details include approximate times for passenger trains, platform notes, and service changes.
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Union Depot
Negroes to Hold National Race Congress in Montgomery
For the first time in their history the Negroes will hold a national race congress in Montgomery July 25 26 and 27. Speakers include Bishop Turner Booker T Washington Professor Councill and other prominent Negroes. No inflammatory addresses and racial issues will be discussed from various points. Rev W H Mixon of Montgomery is organization chairman and will provide information.
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Montgomery
Bishop Turner
Booker Washington
Professor Councill
W. H. Mixon
Unjust Gossip Feed From Idle Citizens Cited
The Atchison Globe laments that popular sentiment is shaped by loafers who gossip at card parties criticizing hardworking women. The piece notes that idle talk dominates conversations and unfairly targets diligent workers, harming those who toil daily.
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Atchison Globe
The Jolly Barber Scrapes an Acquaintance
A light item from the Chicago Daily News notes the jolly barber is always ready to greet customers and make an acquaintance in a cheerful, comic aside.
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Chicago Daily News
Anniston Foundry Offers Boilers Engines and Pulleys
Anniston Locomotive and Machine Works in Anniston Alabama advertises foundry machine and boiler services including boilers engines pulleys shafts and related metalwork.
Fixing an organ grinder
A French novelist Mery explains how he silenced persistent organ grinders near his home. He first paid off one player with a half franc, then determined to endure or deter the troupe by asking his servant to listen and signaling with a window shut. He recalls tapping into a recurring street nuisance and finally outwitting a hustler in velvet trousers.
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Mery
Sandeau
Lan
N. Y. Ledger Monthly
Cure Cold in Head and Hauling Services Offered
Laxative quinine product from Kermott's Chocolates claims to cure cold in head and sore throat. Ed Mondon & Anderson offer prompt and satisfactory hauling services with Plone 38-3 designation.
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Kermott’s
Kermott's
Edmondon & Anderson
Plone
White Woman to Marry a Negro Sparks Probate Court Case
Sarah Lewis a 35 year old widow of 1022 West Sixth Street Tennessee native obtained a marriage license to wed George Washington 24, a colored laborer born in Philadelphia in Cincinnati. Lewis said she is proud of her choice.
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Cincinnati
Sarah Lewis
West Sixth Street
Tennessee
George Washington
Philadelphia
Lewis
Bader
Announcements for Congress and Sheriff Candidacy
Tam a candidate for congress subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. H. Kine. Dr. B. Dudley Williams of Calhoun county is hereby announced as a candidate for Congress from the Fourth Alabama District. It is the desire of my friends that I let my name be used as a candidate for the office of Sheriff in the coming election in August. I have consented to do so and ask the support of the people of the county. J. M. Ragan.
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Tam
Congress
Democratic Party
B. Dudley Williams
Calhoun County
Alabama
J. M. Ragan
Candy Makers Advertise Wide Stock on Noble Street
Jebeles Brous promotes a specialty in candy with a large and complete stock of dainty confections available at Noble Street. The brief notice emphasizes manufacturing capability and ample inventory.
Preston Cure Promises Safe Remedy for Drunkenness
The Preston Core is advertised as a safe reliable cure for drunkenness. It claims to destroy all desire for alcohol, renew health and vigor, brighten intellect, strengthen nerves, and train willpower to resist temptation. The ad states patients are cured long term, with specialty for hopeless cases and relapses, and invites confidential correspondence.
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Preston
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