Confederate Soldier Uncle Abe Spoils Bragg Estate Plot
After Uncle Abe, a Civil War veteran, moves in with the Braggs and fears eviction, he secretly amasses a fortune in a square box. The Braggs infantilize him then curry favor, treating him kindly while cashing his supposed savings. Abe dies, revealing the box contains Confederate bills and a note doubting its worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Bragg
Abraham
Gettleman
Abe
Lee
Appomattox
Uncle Abe
Bragg
Braggs
Gayety
Mrs. Bragg
Mr. Bragg
Martha Ann
Nancy
Mra Bragg
Silas
Nancy Braze
Martha Ann Bragg
Mra. Bragg
Doctors Praise Remarkable Recovery After Near Death
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after severe lung inflammation and bronchial illness left three doctors to give up. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis weak lungs hoarseness and la grippe with trial bottles offered free at local druggists West End Drug Co and Elam Ordway Howser. 50 cents and 1.00 sizes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Melver
Vanceboro
West End Drug Co
Elam, Ordway & Howser
Letters From the Insane
A New York Press note describes crank letters sent to publishers with postscript claims the writer is an asylum inmate and attention may be at risk. Some solicit subscriptions. others threaten violence with revolvers and cartridges, reflecting varied pathological handwritten notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Blood Purity Claim Through Regular Bowels
An ad touts AX-ETS INLY 4S CENTS as a simple solution to purify blood by keeping bowels open. It warns constipation and waste retention taint the blood and promises an end to bowel trouble with pleasant effects. Sold and recommended by J. L. Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wikle
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W. H. McKleroy
Wm. A. Davis
Vice Press
C. D. Woodruff
Randolph Smith
Mashieu
The
Anniston National Bank
United States
Birmingham
Ala
Kopp
Agricul
Tural
Dan Patch
Crescens
R. M. Williams
Whetstone & Co., Crocers
Oxford Lake Park
Anniston Electric & Gas Co
Cor. Tenth & Noble Sts
First National Bank
Anntston, Alabama
U. S. Bonds
Banking House
City of Anniston
State of Alabama
M. B. Wellborn
JAS
B. Goodwin
W. W. Stringfellow
H. A. Young
A J, Goodwin
Anniston Electric & Gas Company
Tenth and Noble
Thomas’ Drug Store
Anniston, Ala
W. 10Th St
Anniston Steam Laundry
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