Lawn Fete at Decatur Draws Local Crowd Friday Night
Friday night lawn fete in Decatur invites all residents to attend as local figures including Hon. Dick Lowe and Hon. J. C. Eyster visit nearby cities. Notices mention property sale rescheduled to August 27 and ongoing local improvements.
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Payne
Dick Lowe
Thos. S Harris
St. Louis
J. C. Eyster
Huntsville
Decatur
Alabama
State of
J. J. Edwards
Hall
David
Walnut St
Walnut
Madison Sts
Harmon
Southern Railway
Madisc”St
Lawn Fete to Aid Needy in Decatur Night
The Ladies Benevolent Society plans a Lawn Fete at K. C. Payne’s residence next Friday night to raise funds for the needy as their treasury runs low. Proceeds are to be used to assist the poor.
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Falkyille
Vann
Decatur
IF. A. Vann
Lawn
Ladies Benevolent Society
K. C. Payne
C. T. Roger
Daughters of the Confederacy
Long
Bateler
Leadingham
Banks
Walter W. Wilhoit
Leon M. Derryberry
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York
New Decatur Hotel
Pelee
al Murray
Murray
Prof
L. L. Vann
Falkville
Graveley
Leonard Ll. Vann
East Morgan Belle
First Cotton Bale of the Season at Decatur Gin
The first bale of cotton for the season was received at the Decatur Gin and Milling Co plant early Thursday, weighing at seed value of three cents. It was delivered by W. G. Johnson of Weeks Landing, followed an hour later by Andrew Folt from the same area. J. P. Chamblee, manager of the mill, is noted as the early buyer in the field. Also included is an unrelated testimonial from Mrs. M D Gray about Ayer's Hair Vigor restoring hair after shedding.
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Decatur Gio and Millingo
W. G. Johnson
Week’s Landing
Andrew [Folt
Sane
J. P. Chamblee
Decatur Gin and Milling Co
Decatur voters hear Hon. R I Clarke discuss Alabama race
Hon R I Clarke of Mobile spoke to Decatur voters outside City Hotel praising Gov Jelks and the New Constitution. He praised his campaign issues, criticized Gov Johnston and his land dealings, and urged support for Jelks in the Alabama governor race.
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R. IL. Clarke
Mobile
Decaturs
City
New Decatur
Clarke
Gov
Jelks
Gov. Johnston
e&State
Johnston
Senate
Public health plea on adulterated foods meets Supreme Court ruling
A Philadelphia to Pennsylvania Supreme Court case declares any poisonous ingredient in food violates the statute even if not harming health in every item. Public policy advocates aggressive action as 20 percent of stock may be poisoned, urging Clifton Flour as pure by the Anti Adulteration League. Bransford Mills Owensboro Ky.
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Thompson
Nunnelley
Horton
Windham
Case
Lyons
Deans
Shelby
Controversy Over Hartsville Camp Address by Capt Johnson
Capt Dan Walden faced censure for permitting Mr Johnston to speak at Hartsville last Saturday. Confederate veterans rally attracted county candidates and Capt Joseph Johnston. Camp executive barred political speeches but a viva voce vote allowed Johnston to address the group, a move Walden denies responsibility for and says he opposed at the time.
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Mr Johnston
Hartselle
Morgan County
Joseph Johnston
Capt. Johnston
Walden
Johnston
St. Clair
Capt. Johnson
Capt
Slanderous Charge Answered in Morgan County
Falkville Alabama August 21 1902 Epiror News reports T W Spain signed a statement alleging I offered a man to swear a deposition about an article in the News criticizing A G Patterson. I declare the claim false and dispute the veracity with Whit Spain, a Tidwell campaign manager.
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Falkville
Ala
Epiror
T. W. Spain
A. G. Patterson
Chronicle
J.C. Tidwell
Whit Spain
Morgan County
Prof
Tidwell
Poll tax receipts offered for sale in Morgan county
Testimony alleges Prof J C Tidwell paid multiple poll taxes and sought more receipts for sale. George C C Tardwick, Morgan County Tax Collector, notes payments by Tidwell and others including Fred, John, Tennis, his father, and Hughes. Statement sworn August 20 1902 by notary D B Morrow.
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George C. C. Tardwick
Morgan County
J. C. Tidwell
George
Fred
John
Hughes
Correction details on alleged bribe joke in Morgan County
A statement from George C. Hardwick, Morgan County Tax Collector, refutes claims that votes were bought. Professors Tidwell and others admit joking about vote value, stressing it was playful and not an actual offer to pay taxes for votes.
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George C. Hardwick
Morgan County
Alabama
George
Hardwick
Danville
J.C. Tidwell
Tidwell
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted For Health Season
Local notices urge malaria prevention with Prickly Ash Bitters and Prickly Ash Bitters tonics from Dr P C Gaston and Morrow & Co. References to industry workers, shop foremen, and local residents highlight health tips and a August 1 promotion event.
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P. C. Gaston
Morrow & Co
Ang Ist
Pioneer Morgan county road builder Hon Albert F Murray
Hon Albert F Murray is hailed as Morgan county’s road movement pioneer for First District seat. His term saw a stove crusher purchase aiding road work with about 1000 yards of crushed stone on Moulton road and 300 loads at Murphy’s lane for Danville road. A Bettiewright Creek bridge and an iron Dry Creek bridge on Courtland road are under way. Murray seeks re election and asks voters to weigh his Democratic service.
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Morgan County
Albert F. Murray
New Decatur
Murray
Moulton
Somerville Road
Murphy’s Lane
Danville
Bettiewright Creek
Courtland Road
Dry Creek
Decatur
Democratic
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure All Stages
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucus surfaces. The ad guarantees 100 dollars for a case it cannot cure and invites readers to obtain testimonials. It lists funds and the Toledo address and notes sale by druggists.
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O B Cartwright
Hall
F. J. Chmney.& Co. Toles
O. Seld
Hall’s Famly P.lcs
Johnston Jelks clash over Alabama politics and taxes
A verbose political exchange accuses Governor Johnston of meddling in county and state affairs, opposing school taxes and primaries, and criticizing Governor Jelks. Allegations cover tax, railway valuation, lynching cases, and primary reforms amid Alabama political strife.
Women suffer systemic catarrh and seek cures
The report describes thousands of women afflicted by systemic catarrh experiencing cold extremities headaches heart palpitations and a heavy stomach. They try medicines for sick headache nervous exhaustion heart palpitations and indigestion, but none prove effective as the text ends before a remedy is named.
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Alma Cox
Orum
S. C
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