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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
4
Acting Governor Jelks commends timely message. Lt. Reich z and P. Hobson, once ill, now reported out of danger. Cadets at State University stage an open rebellion, prompting calls for the strictest discipline and order.
The Washington Post offers a praised compliment to the administration led by former Governor Johnston, highlighting its governance style and policy approach. The note underscores positive reception from national media toward Johnston's leadership.
John Gatford has been acquitted in Montgomery County Circuit Court for the murder of I F Lloyd in 1897. The acquittal ends a long, high profile trial that drew local attention to the case and its surrounding testimony.
Jere Baxter announces that all financial arrangements to construct a railroad from Florence through Nashville to Litchfield, Kentucky, have been completed, paving the way for the project.
General Eagan, suspended for remarks about General Miles, has been restored to his former rank and placed on the retired list, ending the disciplinary action.
A Chicago man in a women's clothing disguise was exposed when observers noted unusually large feet. The incident highlights unusual methods used in street deception.
Acting Gov Jelks vetoed a joint resolution to raise a committee visiting Normal Schools, a move described as eminently correct and portraying him as a safe and wise executive.
Sam Small, once editor of a Havana newspaper and noted evangelist, was arrested on a swindling charge and has agreed with prosecutors to depart the area forever.
During the Civil War Capt. Candler now governor of Georgia and Private John Allen of Mississippi fought over a reportedly stolen blcket. The duel ended in a draw.
The Cuban convention adopted a resolution praising General Fitzhugh Lee and expressing admiration for him. They have not offered similar praise to Messrs Rathbone and Neely.
The article notes this year’s prohibition vote is just over half of the 1892 total, but attributes the change to unclear causes including shifts in sentiment, candidate differences, or other factors.
The tally shows Mr. Bryan receiving 96,368 votes in Alabama while the nine Democratic candidates for Congress total 104,626. This means 8,258 voters chose Democratic congressional candidates but did not vote for Bryan.
Jealousy sparked a street incident in Scottsboro Alabama where Mrs J D Jordan allegedly wounded Mrs Belle Newell in the head and throat with a pocket knife. Police reported the injuries were serious but non fatal.
Mrs Clarissa Leedy of Pound Gap Virginia allegedly attacked her husband biting off a finger and later an ear. He forgave the first injury but sued for divorce after the second attack prompting legal action.
Patient testimony from R. Long of California Junction Iowa claims catarrh relief after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. Advert says disease rooted in blood and local cures fail, while the remedy acts as alterative and tonic to cleanse blood and restore health.
The four week November gross reached 719720 or 52316 less than last year while the month totals drop 45941. Since July 1 earnings rise 8252.
Standard Oil certificates hold market value about 682 million dollars from a par stock value of 97 million. In the past year the firm paid 46 million dollars in dividends while taxes on the 682 million property totaled 262 thousand dollars.
The Huntsville Tribune objects to the DeKalb News editor calling William Wallace Screws venerable. It praises him as a giant intellect and guiding force for Alabama, noting his clear vision and progressive spirit.
Hon. Henry Clay Speake, judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, died suddenly of heart failure in Cullman on December 8, 1900. Born June 17, 1834 in Oakville, he served in the Confederate army, practiced law in Decatur and Moulton, became Chancellor of the Northern Division in 1874, and was seated as circuit judge in 1880, serving until his death. He was esteemed as a able, even tempered jurist with wide acquaintance across the district.
Local shop J A Nelson offers fine china including salad bowls bread plates celery dishes and other china articles at about two thirds of their usual prices. Sale dated December 7.
Census shows 25000 more women than ten years ago in New York City. The article notes women gaining independence across walks of life. Elizabeth Cady Stanton cites laws aiding female progress as the past fifty years opened fields in professions and business.
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for indigestion biliousness and headaches. It claims widespread use before modern medicines with doctors scarce and promotes liquid Green's August Flower sold by O B Cartwright.
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic asserting the bottle lists iron and quinine, offering “No Cure No Pay” and a 50 cent price. The text emphasizes the tasteless formula and guaranteed payment terms.
H A Zickioos of Hemlock West Virginia says two years ago a liver illness nearly ended his life and after using one box of Ramon's Liver Pills he recovered and feels like a different man. For sale by all druggists. Decl 1m Splendid holiday stock offers a wide variety at low prices with many styles. Help is needed when life is in danger and cough cures like One Minute Cough Cure quickly treat coughs colds and lung troubles. WH Long. decl-1m
Winton items report Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Spain visiting relatives near Falkville and Miss Emerline Winton visiting Mrs. J. D. Whitten near Mt. Tabor. Rev. John M. Simpson attended the Grand Lodge of the Free Masons in Montgomery. Misses Lillian Winton and Cassie Russell visited friends in New Decatur. Rev. G. L. Crow’s Somerville circuit appointment pleases locals. Mrs. Eliza J. Whitten died last Wednesday leaving a husband and several daughters.
The North Alabama Conference College in Decatur is on a strong financial footing with liberal state support and the twentieth century bank offering. The college sits on over fifty acres with debt free ownership and a growing streetcar network will soon connect Ensley with Tuxedo Park, plus a new line planned along College Street. Bishop Hendrix urged strong backing, noting a bright future and wider patronage after Christmas extending to neighboring states.
Gertrude hands Jennie a wrapped present, a large bottle of Floods Sarsaparilla. Jennie, once pale from illness, recovers and credits Hoods Sarsaparilla for her improvement as friends notice her health. Large Xmas gift assortment at J A Nelsons Bank Street.
The Senate passes the constitutional convention bill as sent from the House and Democratic caucus. It calls for an April 23 election on calling a convention with a May 21 meeting if approved, and ratification votes occur 20 to 60 days after filing with the Secretary of State. The convention will have 155 delegates, 100 by county representation and 55 at large.
A Wisconsin woman faced a dire stomach and liver illness with gall stones and jaundice. After doctors failed, she used Electric Bitters and recovered fully. The ad touts the tonic as a stomach liver and kidney remedy curing dyspepsia and loss of appetite. Sold by O B Cartwright for 50 cents with a guarantee.
London physician Dr Brunton recounts a barrister who always took a full dose of cod liver oil before pleading a case. He believed the emulsion sharpened his mind and memory, even without stimulants, and improved the nervous system.
Over fifty years the product has been used by millions of mothers for teething children. It soothes gums eases pain and winds colic and is promoted as a cure for diarrhoea at 25 cents a bottle. January 1 lyric style blurb.
The New York World notes two lacquered red wood snuff boxes in the Senate chamber used by few members today. Senators Bate of Tennessee and Pettus of Alabama, the oldest man, occasionally visit the boxes. The pieces are wall mounted near the presiding officer's chair. Also included is an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure by W Long claiming quick relief for coughs, colds and lung diseases.
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