Congressional Leadership and House Race Speculation
Congressman William Richardson was sworn in last Monday. Senator Meadows elected president pro tempore of the Senate. Ex Governor Bob Taylor of Tennessee may run to succeed Senator W B Bate. Spears, defeated in the seventh district, will contest J L Burnett's seat in Congress.
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William Richardson
Meadows
Senate
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
W. B. Bate
Spears
J. L. Burnett
Congress
Johnston Passes Executive Office to Gov Samford Aide
Johnston turned over the executive office on Saturday December 1 to Capt. T. J. Samford private secretary to Governor Samford in a formal handover with officials present.
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Johnston
T. J. Samford
Samford
Jelks Becomes Acting Governor, Dec. 3, by Gov Samford Request
W. D. Jelks, president of the Senate, assumed the duties of the executive office on December 3 by request of Governor Samford. The move follows the governor's directive and places Jelks in state leadership temporarily amid ongoing affairs.
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Jlon. W. D. Jelks
Senate
Samford
Appointment of public accounts examiners named
Acting Governor W D Jelks named J J Gorman of Opelika examiner of public accounts and M T Wood and George F Sedberry as assistants in the state audit office.
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Cting
W. D. Jelks
J.J. Gorman
Opelika
M. T. Wood
George F. Sedberry
Judge Almon Dismisses Nuntsville Church Mandamus Case
Judge Almon ruled civil courts lacked jurisdiction and dismissed the church mandamus case in Nuntsville last week. The action named church officials and sought court intervention.
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Almon
Dermurer
Nuntsville
Resignation of Citator Smith in Third Judicial Circuit
John V. Smith resigns as solicitor of the Third Judicial Circuit. C. A. L. Samford, son of Governor Samford, is named as his successor to fill the post and restore the office.
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John V. Smith
Third Judicial Circuit
C. A. L. Samford
Gov. Samford
Indiana Governor opens new law office in Indianapolis
Kentucky Governor Taylor establishes a permanent law office in Indianapolis and aligns with Indiana’s stance on extraditing former governors as did Governor Mount.
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Nxs
Taylor
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Tle
Indiana
Mount
Arkansas tops southern fund drive with 134000 raised
Bishop Charles B. Galloway reports that Arkansas has led the southern states in the twentieth century fund movement by raising 134000 dollars for the region’s educational work.
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Charles B. Galloway
Arkansas
University Term Closes December 21 With Exams
The fall term at the University will close December 21 with examinations on the work completed. The new year will begin a new term, offering an opportune time for new students to enter as many departments take up new subjects.
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Tuscaloosa
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertised by Long
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests what you eat to rest the stomach and restore digestive health. It promises to digest all kinds of food and supports the product as the sole preparation of its kind.
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Ayer
Manion Miller
Camden
N.Y
J.C
Lowell
Masa
New presiding elder and pastor appointed in Becatur district
Tyne News reports Rev. J. C. Persinger named presiding elder of Becatur district and Rev. J. D. Ellis as city church pastor. Persinger, about fifty, and Ellis, younger, are married with three or four children each. Ellis is a Southern University Greensboro graduate. They will move into town parsonages next week and receive full church cooperation.
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Tyne News
J. C. Persinger
Becatur
J. D. Ellis
Persinger
Ellis
Warrior
Avondale
Eilis
Southern University At
Greensboro
Stimulus of Pure Blood Promises Health Benefits
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and improves all body functions. It lists relief from biliousness dyspepsia constipation kidney issues rheumatism catarrh nervousness weakness faintness pimples and skin eruptions, supported by testimonials including W P Krevox of Woodstock Alabama who reports renewed energy after two bottles.
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Hood
W. P. Krevox
Woodstock
Ala
T Hood
Head's 3 Oar' Ss Semy m0 a 3 Sareaparilla
The text claims Sareaparilla rid the blood of scrofulous humors and foreign matters. It presents the product as a remedy for various ailments and describes its cleansing properties. No clear event or person is identified.
The true spirit of Christmas gifts
A reflection on giving during Christmas, urging generosity without ostentation or debt. The piece argues real value lies in good will, not money or display, noting the rich or poor alike can show kindness and love through thoughtful acts rather than expensive gifts.
Holiday display and sales at China Hall and Nelsons
Decatur notices promote holiday gifts at China Hall with china and toys for Christmas. J A Nelson advertises fine china and a Solitaire Diamond Ring with affordable prices, while local obituaries note Walter Austin found dead in New Decatur Oklahoma and an update on the press and editors in Alabama. A cold remedy ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine can cure a cold in one day.
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Opera House
China Hall
Decatur
Dee
China Mail
FE. W. Grove
Mother and Farmwork Boldly Told in Old Mill Stream Ballad
A rural poem portrays a mother's aging, tireless labor on the farm. She feeds, tends animals, cooks, sews, cleans, and prays after chores, guiding the family. The speaker declares the mother is “the only one” essential to the farm and home.
Local Weddings Tie Communities in Early 1900s
Nov 28 1900 ceremony by Rev John D Simpson at the bride’s parent home in this city unites Mr William Sellers of Bessemer and Miss Carrie Marbut of Decatur. Earlier on Nov 20 1900 another Simpson ceremony joins Mr Will Moore of Mobile to Miss Callahan Sugars of Decatur.
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John D. Simpson
City
William Sellers
Bessemer
Carrie Marbut
Decatur
Will Moore
Mobile
Callahan Sugars
Holiday Gift Display at James A Nelson’s Store
James A Nelson’s shop brims with suitable holiday gifts as December sales begin. W H Long notes the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the trusted cure for piles eczema cuts scalds burns and sores.
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DeWitt
James A. Nelson
Ra mon’s Liver Pills and Cold Cure Ad in 19th Century Ledger
A user from Hemlock West Virginia recalls using Ra mon’s Liver Pills two years ago and feeling much better. The ad claims “Tam all right now” and markets the pills as a cure with “No Cure, No Pay” and a 25 cent price, sold by druggists.
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Ramon
Tam
Fatal Burn Death of Falkville Child Marvin Jackson
Five year old Marvin Jackson the son of Mrs. Holmes living near Falkville died within hours after suffering severe burns on December 1. The item notes the disaster and aftermath with no further context.
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Marvin Jackson
Reverend Armstrong Granted Superamateur Relation by Conference
Rev. Dr. Thomas Armstrong received a superamateur relation from the Conference last week. He remains in the city at his son Samuel Armstrong's home and will depart early next week to visit his daughter Mrs. Chappell Cory in Montgomery. He is described as a talented educator former scholar and capable preacher.
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Thomas Armstrong
Samuel Armstrong
Chappell Cory
Montgomery
Armstrong
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by F J Cheney Co
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as it affects the blood and constitution. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. The remedy is a prescription from a leading physician and combines tonics with blood purifiers. Send for testimonials free. Toledo Ohio providers sell it for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Preacher to Speak at Methodist Church Next Sunday
Rev John D Simpson will preach at the Methodist church next Sunday. He plans to stay about ten days and will not depart for Birmingham during that time.
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John D. Simpson
Methodist Church
Birmingham
Reverend Copeland Delivers Farewell Sermon in Attalla
Attalla celebrates Rev. Theodore Copeland’s two year pastorate at the Methodist church as he preaches his goodbye sermon. The community laments his departure while praising his Catholic spirit, generous soul, and work with all social ranks. His impact on Attalla remains deeply felt.
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Methodist Church
Theodore Copeland
Copeland
Attalla
Mr. Copeland
August Flower and Witch Hazel Ad Promotes Cure
An old advertisement touts August Flower as the largest medicine sale for indigestion and biliousness, claiming it cleans the system and steadies liver action. It also markets Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a healing antiseptic for wounds and skin conditions, warning against counterfeits.
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Q. B Cartwright
Dewitt
W H Long
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