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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
3
The issue features ongoing telephone rivalry in New Decatur, local business ads, and civic notes. Betsy for subscriptions and hustling solicitors are urged, with various names such as Dab Morrow and PC Gaston and references to local figures like Richard Walmer and Henry Evewall.
Milton Harvey reports the theft of a coop of Barred Plymouth Rock hens and a six month old Jersey cow on Wednesday night. The owner notes the flock laid daily eggs and the cow produced two pounds of butter daily and milk in regular alternating yields. The cow is described as unique in America, descending from a never-dry stock, and the animals are easily identifiable.
The couple, both residents of the city, plan a December 23 1902 wedding at Norma Banks home. No invitations will be issued. Miss Banks is described as a social favorite with many friends and admirable qualities. Mr Wall works for the cotton firm T M J T Jones and is praised for his character and business sense. Editorial benedictions express hopes for a happy union and smooth life together.
The January Delineator shows a half tone of Mrs Edward L Buchwalter dining room at Springfield Ohio. It notes her role in the traveling library movement and her many offices in Ohio and the General Federation. It lauds the Buchwalter home as one of the homiest mansions with a stunning dining room.
McGehee Furniture Co announces a stock of chairs rockers lounges desks and more for Christmas gifting. Huyler’s candy arrives fresh and Cartwright’s Drug Store stocks the sweets. News notes Farr’s marriage prospects amid brisk matrimonial chatter and plans to introduce “Prince Henry” to the ladies.
An essay links jail escapes to enduring penalties and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for dyspepsia and stomach disorders with a testimonial from R. E. Secord of Toronto. It claims permanent recovery after three bottles and urges against substitutes and accompanying Pleasant Pellets for liver stimulation.
Southern Railway Co announces excursion fares for December 23 24 25 30 31 1902 and January 1 1903. Round trip fare is one and one third times the single fare with return validity until January 3 1903. Tickets available at any Southern railway ticket agent.
A 1902 letter from Pat Fogarity asks for a copy of the weekly paper to learn about local boards rooms and housing and to assess future social prospects. The editor notes joy at Mr and Mrs Fogarity joining the community and appoints Jas Nelson and Tom McTough to assist Pat if needed.
A mix of advertisements and a judicial note from Morgan County recounts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve claims from E C DeWitt Co Chicago and details L W Barton’s Lllwellyn Setter dog Cap being the first registered in the county for $1 26 with a school fund share. Also promotes over 400 suit patterns from John N Lisle Agent Trinity with Strauss Bros Chicago at reasonable prices.
A three day opening of the Malone Furniture Co draws large crowds from Athens and Hillsboro with a grand display across floors showing furniture China carpets and lace curtains. Miss Jo Valiquette oversees the third floor display while Prof. Klenk's Orchestra provides music as shoppers view oak mahogany and veneer pieces and numerous home goods. Chorus of praise notes the store's ambition and courteous staff amid extensive merchandise and decorative displays.
A Brooklyn reader praises Peruna for health restoration after long illness and painful monthly periods. Dr. Hartman offers home treatment guidance from Columbus Ohio and free advice if results are unsatisfactory. Also noted are plans by Montgomery and Canter to hunt near Muscle Shoals during Christmas week with a bear gift promised for the editor.
A line described as unmatched self goods carries by Skeges' grocery, praised as the finest money can buy and sure to tickle the palate of the most critical epicurean.
Help wanted ad from McGehee Furniture Co seeks a bookkeeper to handle intricate accounts during the holiday season. Applications may be addressed to this office. position noted as open immediately. Decd 2t.
Advert says Clifton flour uses sound wheat for dependable quality. Available locally from H A Skeggs W N Aycock and W M Davis in Decatur and T D Mickerson J F Keener Troup Stephen son Mrs A A Moore J W Holland Dunaway Lane in New Decatur.
A column denounces so called health foods as a delusion and snare urging pure flour from Bransford Mills Owensboro Kentucky. It recommends Clifton patent flour as the suitable health food and advises readers to order Clifton when buying flour.
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