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Newspaper

Decatur Weekly News

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1900

Page

5

Decatur Vows Issue Christmas Notices and Local News

Local Decatur items report Whit Spain in town, Capt. Frank Turpen departing for Birmingham, and Rev. J. M. Simpson attending the Grand Lodge. J. A. Nelson advertises silver ware and knives, plus holiday displays at the China Hall with price notes. The piece notes Dr. Powers visiting, Mr. Patterson’s bride arriving, and praise for Rev. West at New Decatur.

Lucile Young Athens China Hall J. M. Simpson Montgomery Grand Lodge O Masons Wi'l Spiller Bridgeport Mattie Young J. A. Nelson Frank Turpen Decatur Birmingham J. A. Nelson’s A. G. Patterson Miss Leper Falkville Nelson White x—Moulton Advertiser

Pity Beauty Pity Beauty Baby Starves Needs Fat Cure

A mother describes her thin and pained baby whose dimples have faded due to severe weight loss. She notes no fat from food and urges treatment with Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a lifesaving fat source. The ad emphasizes quick action and low price to help the child regain health.

Scott Pace

North Alabama Conference appoints clergy in Birmingham and across districts

Bishop Hendrix announces appointments for the North Alabama Conference with presiding elders and churches listed across Birmingham districts including St John St Paul Wesley Chapel and Avondale. Detailing Decatur Florence and Gadsden districts, the report notes conference adjournment after a five day session with cordial hospitality and community praise.

Birmingham Distri J D Simpson P McFerrin St John’s Branscomb St Paul’s Theo Copeland Wesley F Hawkins Twenty-first Avenue Hendrix Klyton Lester Westland Harry E Wheeler Avondale T Andrews Fast Lake Ho Hawkins Woodlawn Dirsey Birmingham Ko Stoves Birmingham Mission Blevins Newman’s B Johnson Decatur Anson West Athens Glasgow Athens A Thompson Cambridge Mission McGlawn Elkmont M Aldridge Westmoreland Parker Trinity J W. Johnson Hillsboro Eugene Binford Courtland Abernathy Tyler Hanceville R Smith Somerville L Crow Hartselle Smith Athens Female College G Davis Florence Wilsonville J Holdridge Harperville Burns Munford Spencer Herndon Sesson Berry J F Radisill Kennedy L Millican Millport James William Carrollton J W Tucker A Hendrix Newtonville

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad

An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a claim of its plain formula as Tron and Quinine in a tasteless form. It promises “No Cure No Pay” and notes a sale of fine pictures at J A Nelson's, with dated signatures from W O Horton and W F Melton representing Tuskaloosa Female College.

Grove

Peruna hailed as cure for long standing catarrh

A letter to Dr Hartman from J C Atkinson of Independence Inc lauds Peruna and Manalin for curing his wife after 25 years of chronic catarrh and debility. Additional testimonials from A F Stern J W Draper and others claim success with Peruna, affirming its effectiveness against catarrh and associated symptoms.

J. O. Atkin John C. Atkinson Independence, Inc Hartman A. F. Stern Marine City Mich Delaware J. A. Basher Knoxville Tenn Peruna Ion Mr. J. W. Draper Gainsboro

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