Community Buzz As Town Welcomes Visiting Families
Numerous residents and guests arrive for the holidays, including Mrs G G Roop of Trinity shopping in the city, Mrs ER Robins planning moves to Birmingham, and Miss Stella Falk from Vassar returning home. Shifts in residence and travel mark festive plans across Trinity, Lynchburg, Florence, Nashville and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Roop
Trinity
ER. O. Robins
Birmingham
Oscar Belle
Tuscumbia Sunray
Frank Stephenson
Macon
Joe Gibson
Hillsboro
Stella Falk
Vassar College
Thos. Dix
Montgomery
John Login
Eugene Ferris
McNeil
Sam Lile
Jennie and
Louise
Lynchburg
E. B. Lewis
Richard Orie Darwin
Ann Eliza Minor
Annie Davis
Memphis
Richard P. Darwin
Courier Journal
Louisville
W Ky
Gus Woods
Portland
Chas. Basset
Celia Price
China Hall
Reinhold Rogers
Lynchburg, Va
City
Rogers
Mary Lisle
E. Reinhold Rogers
University of Va
Mary Lile
L. I. Lile
Dr. Rogers
University of Virginia
Noah K. Davis
Jefferson
Belle Martin
Redwood Falls
Minnesota
8. L. Martin
Oklahoma City
O. T
Decatur Tens One Dollar Per Year Ad
Decatur announces a price of one dollar per year for tens items or services in a brief 1902 newspaper notice dated Friday December 26. The ad markets affordable yearly access to offerings, promising steady value for readers seeking value.
Correspondents Wanted in Every County Post Office
Walter M Grubbs editor seeks a correspondent and a life hustling subscription solicitor in every county post office with liberal commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M.grubbs
Libera
Prickly Ash Bitters Advertisement and Creed Excerpt
An advertisement for Prickly Ash Bitters by DB Morrow and PG Gaton promotes a Christian creed for modern life. The text cites Century and features a remark by Hon. Carroll D. Wright asserting that applying Jesus Christ’s practical creed to business offers a swift solution to industrial tensions and governmental crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll D. Wright
Jesus Christ
DB Morrow
PC Gaston Dee
Christmas Reflections and Local Holiday Notes
A 1902 Christmas greeting notes the pressing of this year’s issue on December 24 and urges reverence for the season. It laments life’s rush, death’s approach, and the need to prepare to meet God while offering Christmas wishes and a brief social roundup. The column mentions visitors to editor and a Holiday menu, plus local names and a medicine ad for Prickly Ash Bitters.
Death of Dr Will McAllister Linked to Wallace & McAllister Firm
News of the death of Dr Will McAllister formerly of Wallace and McAllister in New Decatur. He died Sunday evening in Athens. Described as upright genial and affable with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McAllister
Wallace & McAllister
New Decatur
Athens
Nicer Christmas Gift Than a Box of Principe Alfonso Cigars
An advertisement touts Principe Alfonso cigars as a superior Christmas present. The copy notes a price of $1.25 at a local store and suggests the gift will be well appreciated. Signed J. A. ENGLISH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. English
Lowney
J.A. English’s
Clifton flour praised for purity and quality in Decatur ad
Local notices tout Clifton flour as pure with sound wheat, urging readers to ask grocers for it. Advertisers list Decatur and New Decatur sellers including H A Skeges W H Aycock W M Davis T D Wilkerson J I Keener and others. Also mentions Vanderbilt illness typhoid fever and various commercial notes plus remedies and gardening tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
H. A. Skeges
W.H. Aycock
W. M Davis
Decatur
T. D. Wilkerson
J. I. Keener
Decatur Newsnote Highlights Local Talks and Projects
Our Neighbors and Decatur visitors including W A Moses and lawyer Godbey are noted for business interest. Decatur’s rapid growth with a 2600 man shop force is reported alongside civic news, a Convict Preacher applicant, and a return of Rev G L Crow. Gen Joseph Wheeler offers to defend the country if needed, amid war memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godbey
Decatur
G. L. Crow
Methodist Church
Hamilton
Bro. Crow
Joseph Wheeler
Hillsboro
Roosevelt
Sherman
Holiday Gifts At McGehee Furniture Co Display
The catalog features Chairs Rockers Lounges Couches Ladies Desks and more including Library Cases Side Boards Rugs Easels Pictures Lace Curtains Portieres and a range of Christmas novelties. Displayed in show cases are dressing cases mirrors brushes in silver china ivory mahogany and other woods with silver trimmings plus burnt wood and leather items. Also manicure sets shaving kits mirrors brushes soap boxes and other toilet articles. Opera bags chatelaine bags purses and an elegant perfume lineup in fancy bottles and boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGehee Furniture Co
Local Coffee and Flour Sale Ad
A small advertisement promotes cheap coffee and flour with 24 pound sacks priced at 55 cents and Lion and Arbuckle brands at 10 cents per package Limited to two packages per person with no home delivery and payment required at purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion
Arbuckle’s
Elk's Charity Ball and Echols Opera House Show
The town preview lists the Elk's Charity Ball and the next Lyceum number at Echols Opera House featuring Wilson-Fry Co. Tickets are held at No. 59 and attire options include Strauss Bros. made to order. Also notes visits from locals, ads for tonics and sweets, and local business and personal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Echols Opera House
Wilson-Fry Co
Strauss Bros
Chicago
John Lile’s
Trinity
Ala
Ho Chocolate and Whipped Cream at Cartwright's Drug Store
Cartwright's Drug Store offers a sweet treat featuring hot chocolate and whipped cream. Local shoppers can enjoy a cozy, affordable beverage in a storefront setting likely popular this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartwright
Lost Flesh and Strength by J C Beers
Mr J C Beers of Berryman Crawford County Missouri describes two years of illness sleep loss and poor appetite. He credits Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with improving sleep appetite and strength after one bottle and continued gains after five bottles.
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Temperance
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
J.C. Beers
Berryman, Crawford Co
Fashion Notes on Waistlines and Coordinated Bodices
The illustration depicts a white grace taffeta waist with elaborate applique on a sailor collar and sleeve trim, blue and white silk braid buttons, a royal blue Sappho satin neck scarf with white chenille fringes, and Corticelli stitched belt. The separate waist rises in popularity as street wear evolves toward artistic shaping with laces and coordinated materials. Dark blue, black and brown shades dominate the palette for these outfits.
Almanac Promotes Word and Works Great Value
The Word and Works Almanac 1903 adds storm forecasts and astronomy covers, backed by Prof Hicks and his scientific journal. It claims thirty years of proven usefulness and offers the Almanac with postage for thirty cents or Word and Works plus Almanac for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spav
Hicks
Word and Works
Word and Works Publishing Co
Locust Street
St. Louis
Still A-Comin Subscribes Grow in Somerville Area
R L Henderson and D R Winton of Somerville beat report a strong week adding to a total of 34 subscribers. The Wagon Contest gains interest with many men helping. Local society notes include visits from Mrs Tua Richardson of Murfreesboro and others in Trinity, Belle Mina, and Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Henderson
D. R. Winton
Somerville Beat
Centlemen
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Florence
Theo Hildreth
E. O. Robins
Columbus, Ga
J. L. Greer
Little Rock
Ark
C. R. Tullar
Nashville
John Wachter
T. S. Roulston
Leese Johnson
Ella Skeggs
Francis Conyngton
Mr. Perrie
Moulton Street
Irwin Baker
John L. Lile
Duke Echols
Prentiss Blakwell
Jim Allison
Our City
Aliee Hoff
Sawanee
His
Georgie Libsecomb
B. M. Bloodworth
T. Daniels
Elkmont
Bb. B. Archer
Clarksville, Tenn
A. A. Oden
Hartselle
Frank Troup
Laurie Houston
Vanderbilt University
Robert Alexander
Mamie Baker
W. B. Russell
Ernest Malone
Georgia
Miss ‘Lucy Hatch
R. R. Harris
Jerrie Clark
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Cullman
Annie Roop
Drue Moseby
PG Gaton
I Ae
R. E. Sanders
Hotel Bismarck
Delmonico
Bank Street
H. L. Kirby
DL Morrow
PC Gaston
Typewriter
Southern Railway Co
Southerm Railway
DeWitt
W Hiewell
Houston
Tex
Gordon School
MO. C. Tidwell
County
E C DeWitt & Co
Morrow & Co
Dec
John N. Lisle
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Sam
Venzeula
Enland
Germany
Italy
D B Morerow
P C Gaston
Col
E. L. Higdon
Kyle- Higdon
Jelks
Higdon
Kyle
F. L. Baker
Hughes & Tidwell
Moulton Advertiser
W. A. Moses
Harriet Seamans
W. Grove
Alabama Enquirer
G. Bean
Ki. W. Yeager
J. B. Orr
J. R. Mooney
American Bridge Co
Shoal Creek
Mooney
Bransford Mills
Owensboro
Monroe & Co
E. D. White
E. W. Burch
Russell County
M. C. Bureh
Skeggs
Henry T. Lile
Santa Claus
Col. Lee Barnes
Atlanta
Decatur News
J. A. Englisidvs
Medford
Thelford
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Torwan
Cc. B
McFarland
Fashion Notes
Grove
Deel
Opera House
Plaster of Paris
Wilson-Frye Co
the Star
Irl
R. Hicks
Tua Richardson
Murfresboro
Tenn
Terry Robertson
LaFayette Street
Ribert Jolly
Ruby Grayson
Tom Gunn
John Levin
Dick Neville
John Halsey
Tenent Shoe Co
Theo Davis
Irwin and
Siphone
Belle Mina
Joe Rand
Huntsville
Jeff S$. Davis
Ma‘ Croisis
Express
Cartwrigat
Bee
Waterman
Walnut St
Canal
Railroad Sts
Railroad
Sycamore Sts
Vine
Lafayette Sts
H. A. Skeggs
J.H. Edwards
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