Local notes from New Decatur and Decatur News
Local items include visits by J. C. Orr and Rev. J. Persinger, Christmas merchandise at China Hall and J. A. Nelson, hotel news, weddings rumors, and notices about Hod Hood’s Sarsaparilla and the Mayoral church. Foster Pointer and Berith Stuart appear in social notices. A new Decatur district pastor, Rev. Dr. A West, moves into a temporary parsonage with Mrs. West.
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Chrstmas
China Hall
A. West
New Decatur
Methodist Church
J. D. Ellis
Dr. West
West
O. Kyle
Consumption and Scott's Emulsion Promised Cure
An advertisement presents consumption as lung destruction by a growing germ and claims Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil can kill the germ by boosting strength. It urges starting small, notes the product is a nourishing food, and promises free samples with a persuasive finish from Scott & Bowne in New York.
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Scott
Faust with Lewis Morrison at Echol's Opera House
Promotion touts Lewis Morrison's Faust with a new elaborate production featuring spectacular electrical effects and a famed Witches Brocken scene. The article notes a December 19 performance at Echol's Opera House and highlights the garden act and stage innovations to draw packed houses. It also promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and displays by J. A. Nelson.
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Lewis Morrison
Faust
Brocken
Echol’s
Opera House
Happily Married at Morgan County Union
At the home of the bride's parents in Morgan county Ben R. Nunn a leading planter wed Miss Ida Neville daughter of Mr and Mrs W V Neville Rev A Davis officiating The couple returned to his plantation for a grand home-coming reception Nunn a popular figure who recently concluded an eight year term on the County Commissioners board leaving a noted record The bride is described as an attractive young woman
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Morgan County
Ben R. Nunn
Ida
W. V. Neville
Rev
A. Davis
Nunn
Board of County Commissioners
Holiday Presents at J A Nelsons Dec 7
You can buy a suitable Holiday Present for father, mother, sister or brother, and also for your cousins and aunts, at J A Nelsons. Dec 7 5t.
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J. A. Nelson's
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a No Cure No Pay guarantee priced at 25 cents. Copyright line notes oct 27 lyric context.
Pride and Miss McCualla Wed in Tuscaloosa
In Tuscaloosa on December 12 1900 M N Pride of the city married Miss Nela McCualla formerly of the Druid City by Rev Mr Lilly. H C Cartwright and Thor E Pride attended and praised the ceremony. The couple left for New Orleans and he will return within ten days.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
M. N Pride
Nela McCualla
Druid City
Lilly
H. C. Cartwright
Thor. E. Pride
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertised Cure Claims
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism and dyspepsia with prompt permanent results after other remedies fail Confidence is urged that it will help the reader as it has others Hood's Pills are claimed to cure constipation at 25 cents The noisy copy ends with an unrelated note about a photographer named Webb offering pictures.
Above the Clouds event at Echols Opera House
Monday night at Echols Opera House features local talent for Daughters of the Confederacy benefits. Prof Klenk conducts orchestral pieces and Lyons and Clarkson sing solos between acts.
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Echols Opera House
Best
Daughters of the Confederacy
Prof. Klenk
Marriage of Dr Darsy and Miss Idella Ware in Huntsville
The couple married December 11 1900 in Huntsville Alabama by Rev Jan H McCoy and Rev L A Darsy. Dr Darsy formerly lived in Decatur and many friends here congratulate him on securing a suitable wife. They traveled through town Tuesday to Woodlawn their future home.
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Huntsville
Ala
Jan. H. McCoy
L. A. Darsey
Idella Ware
Darsy
Decatur
Woodlawn
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold By Drugists At 75 Cents
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and requires internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claimed to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. Prepared by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Includes testimonials and 75 cent price. Also Hall's Family Pills advertised. Stationery and school books available at the China Hall.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Price
Dlim
For Sale My Horse and Buggy Gentle Royal Boy
For sale a seven year old horse under 15 hands in first class condition and sound in every way. He is gentle and suitable for any rider including children. The buggy is included and also in good condition.
Pe ru na endorsed by U S Senator McEnery from Louisiana
United States Senator McEnery of Louisiana endorses Pe-ru-na as an excellent tonic. The Missouri column notes the drug manufacturing company in Columbus Ohio and the senator’s personal testimony about its effectiveness.
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United States
McEnery
Louisiana
D. McEnery
Peru-na Catarrh Remedy Claims Vast Daily Demand
The Pe-ru-na Medicine Company touts enormous daily production claiming three car loads of bottles daily to meet nationwide catarrh demand. Testimonials from Maggie Turner and contractor Roberts praise Peruna’s healing power, with advice from Dr. Hartman and an offer of free catarrh books.
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Europe
Eiffel Tower
Pe-ru-na Medicine Company
Union
New England
Cammer
Texas
Montana
Florida
Maggie Turner
Holly Springs
Miss
Roberts
Hartman
Peru
M’f’g Co
Columbus, O
Grand Lodge of Alabama installs new Masonic officers
The Grand Lodge of Masons in Alabama elected and installed officers including Trussell M. Cunningham as Grand Master and Robert J. Reden as Deputy Grand Master. Appointed officers include William C. Bledsoe as Grand Chaplain and George H. Thigpen as Senior Grand Deacon. Also promotes a jewelry ad for a Solitaire Diamond Ring from J A Nelson.
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Grand Lodge of Masons
Alabama
Trussell M. Cunningham
Robert J. Reden
Henry H. Matthews
Ben M. Jacobs
William H. Dingley
H. Clay Armstrong
William C. Bledsoe
David William McIver
George H. Thigpen
H. E. Mitchell
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestive aid that lets you eat freely while restoring the stomach. It claims to digest all kinds of food and supports health by easing fatigue from indigestion.
Reduced Holiday Fares via Southern Railway
Southern Railway announces one and one third fare for round trips to points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers for December 1900 and January 1901 travel. Tickets on sale December 22 23 24 25 31 and January 1 with return by January 4. Call local ticket agents for details.
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Southern Railway
Mississippi
Ohio and
Potomac
Original Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad
For soothing antiseptic application use the original witch hazel salve famed for healing sores and skin diseases. It heals without leaving a scar. Beware of counterfeit imitations.
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DeWitt
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the Decatur Yews
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Eastor
Walter M.grubbs
Marvin West
Hotel Bismarck
J. A. Nelson
J. C. Orr
Hartsell
New York
The
Atlanta News
Majestic
J. Henri Habes
Bismarck
Berith Stuart
Scottaboro
Miss Berith
Hood
Eighth Judicial Circuit
James S. Clark
William B. Wood
Henry C
Harry Walker
MacBrady
Dearborn
Chicago
J. C. Persinger
City
Line Street
J. A. Nelson’s
W. H. McFarland
Clinton, Ill
John B. Heines
Simpson
Foster Pointer
North Alas
J. A.nelson
H.C. Cartwright
Tuscalooga
Price-McCalla
Cartwright
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Webb
Peruna
Reruna
O. F. Mc Hargue
Boseman, Mont
C. T. Roberts
Denison, Ia
Grand Lodge
Lain
Con
E. J. Garrison
G. A. Beacham
Charles A. Allen
Grand
Tyler
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