Shelby county courthouse fight renews petition for election commission
In Montgomery on November 18 a petition to appoint a three member commission to oversee a courthouse site election in Shelby County was filed with the governor. Dr J H Gunn representing Calera filed a petition with about 800 names, exceeding the 500 required. Governor Jenks will name the commissioners in a few days as the Calera Columbiana battle over the county seat continues amid historic legislative and constitutional actions.
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Montgomery
Court House
Shelby County
Dra J. H. Gunn
Jenks
Columbiana
Calera
Shelby
Friends of Columbiana
Supreme Court
Guan
Four Just What You Need patent remedy headline
Advertisement for Four Just What You Need pills claiming to improve appetite cleanse stomach regulate liver and bowels. Priced 25 cents per box sold by J. L. Wikle, druggist.
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J. L. Wikle
Julius Levy Offers Suit Cleaning and Pressing Telephone 324
Julius Levy advertises suit cleaning and pressing services with a contact phone number 324 for customers seeking wardrobe care. The concise notice emphasizes quick service and direct access for orders and inquiries.
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Julius Levy
Carlisle Elopes From Anniston to New York Bride
Special to the Evening Star reports Charles M. Carlisle of Anniston Alabama eloped with Maude Lefevre daughter of F Luther Lefevre a wealthy Poughkeepsie merchant. They wed at City Hall with Alderman Douell and honeymoon at 34 West Sixty fourth street. Carlisle age twenty two from Delta born to JF Lafayette Carlisle and M Elizabeth Gibson.
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Evening Star
New York
Charles M. Carlisle
Anniston, Ala
Maude Lefevre
F. Luther Lefevre
Poughkeepsie
Douell
Carlitle
Eastman Business College
Broadway
West Sixty-fourth Street
Carlisle
Delta
JF. LaFayette Carlisle
M. Elizabeth Gibson
Trades Council opens with well received program
The first open session of the Trades' Council at Bline Mountain hall drew a large, appreciative audience. The Union Orchestra provided music while C. D. Kline delivered an address. Violin by Master Duggan, a Rosa Neale and Harry Austin duet, and Daisy Baker readings delighted attendees. A second entertainment is planned for next month with Hon. James A. Leath of Birmingham to give an address.
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Trades’ Council
Bline Mountain Hall
Union Orchestra
C. D. Kline
Duggan
Rosa Neale
Harry Austin
Daisy Baker
James A. Leath
Birmingham
Startling Test Leads to Cure in Mehoopany Doctor
Dr. T. G. Merritt of Mehoopany Pa reports a patient attacked by stomach ulceration with violent hemorrhages improved after Electric Bitters. He notes the patient gained from the first dose and has had no attack in 14 months. Electric Bitters are sold 50 cents at West End Drug Co. and Miller Drug Co.
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T. G. Merritt
Mehoopany
West End Drug Co
Miller Drug Co
Jenifer Furnace Placed Under Receiver in Alabama
The Jenifer Furnace company is placed in the hands of J. W. McQueep of Birmingham as receiver by Judge T G Jones at the Lagarde Lime and Stone firm's request. The move signals expansion and reorganization rather than bankruptcy, with the Jenifer plant at Jenifer to be enlarged and capital increased while furnaces remain in blast and operations continue.
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Jenifer Furnace Company
J. W. McQreep
Birmingham
T. G. Jones
Lagarde Lime and Stone Company
Anniston
Jenifer
Isaac Barr, Veteran Alabama Editor, Dies in Florence
Florence, Nov 18 Isaac Barr longtime newspaper man and Alabama Press association member died Sunday night at his home on Tuscaloosa Street He was born in 1829 near Center Star and learned printing in Florence He edited the Gazette Lauderdale Times and Banner Hall He served in the Fourth Alabama Cavalry and was a Royal Arch Mason His wife survives him and he was buried with Masonic honors in the city cemetery.
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Florence
Ieane Barr
Alabama Press Association
Tuscaloosa Street
Center Star
F Florence
Athens
Silas G
William Barr
Guazatte
Fourth Alabama Cavalry
Rock Island Offers Special Coastal Trip Rate
From September 15 to November 30 the Rock Island provides an exceptionally low rate for a Pacific coast trip. Full information may be obtained by writing to 8 L Parrott T P A Atlanta Ga.
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Pacific Coast
Rock Island
L. Parrott
T. P.A
Atlanta
Pelham Adjourns Court Over Cold Heating Issue
Judge Pelham ordered the circuit court adjourned this afternoon and set for 9 o clock tomorrow morning due to a nonheated courtroom. He summoned President Scarbrough from the board of county commissioners and advised heating improvements to ensure a healthy environment for officials and attendants.
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Judge Pelham
President Scarbrough
Board of County Commissioners
Cold Wave Brings Bright Moods and Busy Streets
The city woke to the season’s first cold snap last night, cooling temperatures and boosting demand for fans and heaters. Merchants report brisk business while residents acclimate, though the ice man grumbles about the chill. Weather hints at several days of continued cold.
Bookkeeper Latimer Held on Larceny Charge in Atlanta
W E Latimer, bookkeeper for J J and J E Maddox wholesale grocers, was jailed after being charged with larceny tied to about 11500. Latimer kept firm accounts and handled cash. the arrest was kept quiet and he offered no public statement.
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Atlanta
Latimer
J. J
J. E. Maddox
Rebels Battle in Santo Domingo as City Is Invested
The insurgents bombarded Santo Domingo as 4,000 troops under Picardo converged on the city. General Wes Gill resists capitulation, amid expected heavy fighting, while U.S. interests are protected by Minister Powell and the Baltimore departs. Commissioners Galvan and Judge Gray head arbitration efforts.
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San Dominco
Wenceslao Finero
Juan Frisco Sanchez
Picardo
Wesy Gill
United States
Baltimore
Powell
New York
Samana
Divorce For His Whiskers
Russia Indiana November reports Martin Ricketts of Windfall has been granted a divorce after claiming his wife abused him claiming she ruined his looks by attacking him and plucking his beard while she, an athlete, overpowered him.
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Russiaaville
Ind
Martin Ricketts
Windfall
Here
Martin
Cout
Cure a cold in one day claim with Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement promises a 24 hour cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It offers a refund if the remedy fails and features EK W Grove’s signature on a box. The label price is 26 cents.
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EK. W. Grove
Seaboard Deal Gives Morgan Control Promise
After two Seaboard Air Line board meetings the Ladenburg and Blair Ryan plan is approved. A new strong board will be announced today with Boston and Chicago figures and Boair Kyain money to back Birmingham extension. J Pierpont Morgan to predominate in future management. President Williams remains head as resources expand and harmony with southern roads grows. funding may total 3.5 million dollars with possible increases. The arrangement signals virtual control by the Southern Railway though not explicitly stated.
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New York
Seaboard Air Line
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co
Blair Ryan
Boston
Chicago
Boair
Kyain
Birmingham
Ladenburg
J. Pierpont Morgan
Williams
Seaboard
Southern Railway
Burglars Bound Over in Police Court
The burglary gang members were tried before Recorder McGhee. Emmett Oxford was bound over to the city court grand jury in 300 dollars. Dan Whatley’s band was bound at 200 dollars. Parales Tucker was fined 25 dollars and costs for receiving stolen property. Cases against KR McReynolds and Will Tomlin were dismissed.
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McGhee
Emmett Oxford
Dan Whatley
Parales Tucker
KR. McReynolds
Will Tomlin
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Stefne’s Grocery
Jenifer Furnace
Isaac Barr
Nestor of
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Nalism
Live & Love Drug CO
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Candies
Pelham
Pres. Scarbrough
Short
San Domingo
Seaboard Scooped
Southern Railroad
Oxford
Whatley
Grand
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