Frightful Collision in Southern Yards Injures Crew
A freight No. 52 collided with switch engine No. 675 in the Southern yards near the depot. Engineer G A Cooper was killed, fireman Ike Armstrong injured, and engineer S E Portland hurt. Both engines badly damaged and the site half a mile west of Union depot. Authorities cite incoming freight as fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Cooper
Ike Armstong
S. E. Portland
Mai
Enngineer
Cooper
Hotel Bismack
Armstrong
Tuscumbia
Union Depot
Royal Baking Powder appeal to safety and purity
The advertisement argues alum in baking powders is unsafe and promotes Royal Baking Powder from New York as pure and healthful. It warns against alum powders and invites consumers to protect their families by choosing Royal.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Decatur News Briefs Highlight D A District Attorney Run
Decatur reports a candidate for United States District Attorney to succeed William Vaughan of Birmingham, with endorsements from Gen. Harrison and Gen. Wheeler. Bishop J W Hamilton visits, seeking lodging for Negroes, allegedly facing resistance. A fatal electrocution occurs at Louisville and Nashville shop. American Telephone builds line to Sheffield. Bartenders’ Benefit Association forms. Decatur ministers lose properties in court. Local druggists form alliance. golf club organizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
W.W. Callahan
Willian Vaughan
Birmingham
North
Alabama
Congress
Callahan
George P. Harrison
Gen
Wheeler
See locals and personals on first page
Local page highlights include notices about residents and community updates. Name specific individuals and events appear in short blurbs on the front sheet’s social and personal notices.
Pythian Building Planned for Bank and Church Streets
The Pythian Building at the corner of Bank and Church streets will rise three stories with a brick exterior and stone front. It will house stores on the first floor offices on the second and the Castle Hall of Hermione Lodge on the third. Plans are being drawn and construction will begin once approved, reflecting the lodge’s zeal and enterprise.
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I Termione Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Bank and
Church Streets
Brock & Spright’s
Castle Hall of Hermione Lodge
McGehee Furniture Co Expands in Decatur
McGehee Furniture Co, led by D I McGehee, opened in July and quickly earned local praise for quality goods and low prices. The firm’s stock of furniture and carpets on Bank Street drew attention, with steady trade growth and plans to become a leading store in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
McGehee Furniture Co
D. 1. McGehee
Bank Street
Decatur
McCrehee
Lydia Pinkham Advice For Mothers Of Large Families
A plea to mothers of large families to seek free medical advice from Lydia E. Pinkham's Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts. The letter from Mrs Canbixr of Belleville Michigan extols the Vegetable Compound for relieving severe menstruation and restoring ability to do housework.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Belleville
Jindingtor
Mich
Rugs Arrive in Fresh Assortment at McGeary Furniture Go
A handsome shipment of rugs has just arrived at McGeary Furniture Go offering a varied selection for shoppers seeking new floor coverings and home decor options.
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McGeary Furniture Go's
Botanic Blood Balm advertised for blood and skin diseases
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula and other blood and skin diseases. It claims free samples and medical advice with 30 years testing and pricing at one dollar per large bottle, urging readers to request a sample from Atlanta Georgia.
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Hamilton County
Ohio
Bob
Atlanta Ga
Lakewood Company Ad Seeks Retail Trade Distributor
A Lakewood Company sales pitch invites retailers to carry Deg Goods specialties as a side line. Direct from the looms, the offer is addressed to potential customers through P O Box 414 Philadelphia Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood Company
P.O
Philadelphia
Novelties in Furniture for Christmas Presents
McGeuue Furniture Co highlights festive furniture novelties for Christmas giving ideas. The feature outlines unique decorative items and practical pieces aimed at shoppers seeking stylish, seasonal home upgrades.
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McGeuue Furniture Co
Sun as a Bridegroom and a Strong Man to Run
The passage extols sunrise as a vital, renewing force and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood nourishing remedy. It claims improved vitality, nerves, brain function, and organ strength without alcohol, asserting daily life becomes a joyful struggle due to better health from the medicine.
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Goden
Pile-ine Cures Piles Revenue Promise
An advertisement claims Pile-ine cures piles and promises money refunded if it fails. The copy emphasizes a guarantee and refund policy to attract buyers. It presents a simple medical claim with a bold financial reassurance.
Clifton Flour Ad Uses Anti Adulteration Trademark Advice
When offered flour described as pure as Clifton ask if the sack or barrel bears the Anti Adulteration League trade mark. This settles the claim. Insist your grocer sends you Clifton flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Anti-Adulteration League
Patient cured by Electric Bitters after jaundice
Mrs I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced gall stones and severe stomach trouble. Doctors failed to help but Electric Bitters cured her stomach liver and kidney complaints. A 50 cent guarantee and Dr O B Cartwright sell the remedy.
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I. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
O. B. Cartwright
Delinquent subscribers warned of collection action
For three months we urged subscribers with arrears before June 1 to settle. Some paid, many did not, some stopped delivery. All who have not responded by January 1 will be sent to a collection agency. We seek settlements to satisfy creditors.
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Tennyson
Jan Ist
Webb's Studio Offers Christmas Photo Styles in Decatur
C M Wess, photographer at Webb's studio on Bank Street in Decatur invites customers to visit and view samples of various photo styles and sizes. He promises good quality locally with reasonable prices and urges patrons not to travel for better options.
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Webb’s
Bank St
Decatur
Ala
C. M. Wess
Clifton Flour Leads on Purity and Quality Guarantee
Clifton flour has taken the lead in purity and quantity and pledges to remain ahead. The De catur market is promised a unique, complete, and strong guarantee, unmatched by any rival flour sellers in the area.
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Clifton
Decatur
Elderly People Invited for Free Studio Portraits
Notice seeks all residents aged seventy and over to visit the studio for a complimentary photograph. Photographer offers free portraits to senior citizens, encouraging participation.
Cough Remedy Endorsed by Amenia Resident
Mr. R Gray of Amenia Duchess County New York praises Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the best medicine for children with croup noting it prevents an attack if used at hoarseness or early coughing The remedy is available from Dr O B Cartwright Also Clifton flour praised with grocer’s recommendation
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R. Gray
Amenia
Duchess County
N. Y
Chamberlain
O. B. Cartwright
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Tablets
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It states druggists will refund the money if the cure fails and notes I. W. Grove's signature on each box.
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I. W. Grove
Morrow & Conyngton Advertise Hair Nail and Bath Brushes
Decatur Alabama store Morrow and Conyngton at 401 Bank St promote a range of brushes and grooming items priced from ten to twenty five cents with emphasis on low or high prices.
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Morrow & Conyngton
Bank St
Decatur
Ala
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Collison
R.R. Yards
Engineer Cooper Loves
Sam Tyler
Wesabe
Editoria
Morrow & Connington
China Hall
J. W. Hamilton
North African Methodist Church
San Francisco
Booker Washington
Louisville
Nashville
Grant Cutchem
The
American Telephone Company
Sheffield
Wm. Reagan
Wm.Griffith
Ernest Carriger
John Pattens
J. W. Wens
Trinity
Lkuses
Cistempt
Jurge O. Kyle
Montgomery
C Ol. Br. L Higdon
Third Infantry
Kyle
Montgomery Advertiser
Druggists
New Decatur
Tronessee Valley Druggists’ Association
C. B. Cartwright
Dr. Wolcott
Pythian Building
Mars
Caarriz Belleville
Cartwright
Jack Hls
Casa Grande Block
New Decatur, Ala
Croup
Metveee
Furitur Hone
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