Decatur news notes editor Grubbs and local deaths
Huntsville editor Walter M Grubbs associate John Lanier dies after being shot Saturday night. Other items report visits by Dr J J Barclay, Christmas shopping at China Hall, local court case, holiday displays, shops crowded with buyers, and community notices on church services and transportation plans along the Tennessee River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lanier
Huntsville
J. J. Barclay
Bethany
West Virginia
China Hall
Dee
Graham Banks
Louisville & Nashville
P. Rutcher
Tuscumbia
J. A. Nelson
J. C. Persinger
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Claim Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement states rheumatism cause is blood acidity and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures the disease by neutralizing blood acidity. Hood's Pills are recommended for biliousness. The ad emphasizes rapid, perfect relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Nelson
Hood
Tutwilder Company
Birmingham
Tosnter
Scott's Emulsion Trade Mark and Health Claims
The advertisement touts the Scott's Emulsion brand with a world winning reach and millions of bottles sold yearly. It credits Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites as key ingredients and claims benefits for malnourished children, anaemic girls, and early consumption patients. A free sample offer is extended from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York with price details for retail purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Death by own action shocks New Decatur saloon line
Oscar F Bauer a New Decatur saloon keeper committed death by own action on December 20 around 1 PM. Found in his bath disrobed nearly submerged with a pocket knife nearby. A Swiss native and former Bis marck Hotel bartender he faced liquor ordinance troubles and heavy drinking, leaving letters to his wife mother and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar F. Bauer
New Decatur
Bauer
Switzerland
Bismarck Hotel
Decatur
Bever
Dr. Murray
Holiday presents for family at J. A. Nelsons and antiseptic tip
The notice advertises holiday gifts for father mother sister brother and relatives from J A Nelsons while recommending Dr Tichenors antiseptic as a clean, pleasant liquid that does not soil clothing and claims it to be a leading healing compound. bottles are available at Morrow Conyngton for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Nelson
Methodist Church News Notes and Parish Observations
A letter reports on Sunday sermons by the new teacher at the Methodist church noting dignity and preparation. The writer comments on pacing, seating changes, and chapel timing, and questions arrival times for trains. Observations include a choir member moving front pews and young men lighting matches and cigars on departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aventleman
Methodist Church
Sister Bowser
Shea
Bowser’s
Don. Morgan
Mr. Williams
Gen
Largest display of Solid Silver ware at J A Nelsons
The city hosts its largest ever exhibit of Solid Silver and Silver Plated Ware at J A Nelsons starting December 7 1951. The display showcases extensive patterns and pieces from domestic and imported makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Nelson's
Land for Rent Near Decatur Seeks Tenant
About 250 acres of usable land for rent seven miles west of Decatur. For particulars apply at Trinity Alabama to Dee 28 4t J J Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Trinity
Alabam
Dee
J.J. Rose
For Sale My Horse and Buggy
Royal boy horse about 15 hands seven years old in first class condition and sound. Gentle, good traveler and safe for a child to drive. Buggy in good condition.
Pe Runa praised by St Vincent's Sisters and others
St Vincent's Orphan Asylum in Columbus Ohio extols Pe-ru-na as a remedy for la grippe coughs colds and bronchitis. Letters from Maryville Wisconsin Jonestown Texas and Cleveland endorse its use for coughs colds and chronic catarrh. Dr Hartman invites readers to request a booklet on chronic catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum
East Main ST
Columbus, Ohio
S. B. Hartman
Hartman
Sisters of St. Francis
Nestly
Joseph Kirchensteiner
Croton Atreat
Cleveland
Van
United States
Sister of Charity
Albert Borngraeber
Mayville
Wis
Pe-ru-na
W. E. McKain
Jons Park
Texas
Columbus
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Adverts
Rainey and Percell advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and constitutional remedy with internal action. The notice claims testimonials and lists J Cheney & Co Toledo as the makers and 75 cent price for the cure and mentions Hall's Family Pills. It notes local stationery and school supplies at China Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
China Hall
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Deatur Building and Loan
The Morgan County Building and Loan Association holds its annual stockholders meeting at its Deatur office on Saturday January 5 1901 at 730 p m for electing a nine member board and other business. Secretary W B StackebLrorp Decatur Ala issues notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Building and Loan Association
Deatur
Ala
W. B. StackebLrorp
Decatur
No Cure No Pay Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad
Vintage medicinal ad promoting Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming to stop a cough cure a cold in one day. No Cure No Pay and price listed as 23 cents. October 27 edition style phrasing reflects old newspaper advertising.
Reduced Rates Via Southern Railway for Christmas Holidays
The Southern Railway offers round trip tickets from all points to destinations east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers at one and one third fare. Tickets on sale December 22 23 24 25 1900 and January 1 1901 with return by January 4 1901. Call on Southern Railway Ticket Agents for details.
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Southern Railway
Mississippi
Ohio and
Potomac
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Walter M. Grubbs
John and
Ilenry Skegs
W. FE. Skeges
Schol
Auburn
Jack Mosely
D. B. Morrow
Senator 5. P. Rather
Chrtmas
Dee 7Tt
Roy Brown
Nashville
Leno
Sam Tyler
Decatur Ie
Bank Street
John A. Thompson
North Alabama
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Savannah, Ga
South Georgia
Tennessee River
Larkin’s Landing
Guntersville
Lamby’ Ferry
Roversville
Tennessee River Transportation Company
Push and Enterprise
Shefield Standard
J. A.nelson
Hos
Oscar Bauer
G. W. Aringe
Collinsville, Tex
G. W. Aringe and
Joseph Kirchensteine
W. E. McKaith
Rainey & Percell
Castor
Ink Ha Pt
Erica
Stockholders’ Meeting
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