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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
3
By writ of Fieri Facias the Morgan County Alabama court seizes property of Frank C. Brown and Calvin Brown and Son. A house and lot 34 plus 20 feet of lot 20 in Decatur and part of lot 356 at Vine and Oak Streets are to be sold at public auction on June 19 1916 at the Decatur courthouse. James A. Forman Sheriff.
The Decatur Weekly News argues Coleman DuPont will assist Alabama’s growth if the state demonstrates clear interest, claiming his involvement hinges on Alabama’s willingness to engage.
A lighthearted note on this year's crop of June brides while government crop statistics remain incomplete. The tone suggests no real issue with engagement rates despite data gaps.
An advertisement proclaims a remedy with buckhorn bark gly cerine and Adler ika claimed to prevent appendicitis. It promises immediate relief from stomach gas and constipation marketed by The Owl Drug Co.
An antique ad extols Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic rich in quinine and tonic properties. It asserts benefits for the liver, blood, and immune system, advertising a price of 25 or 50 cents in small print.
The Morgan County Law and Equity Court requires Walter Crutcher J R Crutcher and Robert Crutcher to answer by June 23 1916 or default decree may be entered. The defendants are alleged non residents of Alabama with residence details in Memphis Tennessee Clarksdale Mississippi and unknown address. The order appears in the Decatur News May 28 1916.
A humorous quip notes that some men would ignore good counsel even if it came in capsule form, suggesting stubbornness or skepticism toward advice. It reflects a lighthearted, period voice emphasizing durable human foibles.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic as strengthening the aged and the young to endure summer heat. Claims to purify and enrich blood and boost the whole system. Priced at 50 cents.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for liver function and digestion. It claims the product cleanses the liver and improves bowel movement with no gripe, offered at druggists for 25 cents.
A writ of fieri facias commands sale of real property owned by Frank Brown and firm Brown and son. Property includes House and Lot No 34 with 20 feet off west side of Lot 20 in Decatur. Also Part Lot 356 at Vine and Oak streets. Sale to occur at Decatur Court House in June 1916 during legal hours. Dated May 10 1916 by James A Forman.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children.
A writ from Morgan County Alabama commands the sale of Frank Brown and Calvin Brown and son assets. The property includes House and Lot No 34 20ft tur and part lot No 356 in Decatur. Sale to occur Monday June 19 1916 at the Court House during legal hours.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F J Cheney Co of Toledo and the National Bank of Commerce, Toledo. Cure taken internally, claimed to act on the blood and surfaces of the system. Testimonials and price per bottle promote the product. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Classified ad fragment listing farm for sale near Decatur Alabama, mineral mining lots in Richest County Alabama, stock peas and beans for sale, travel salesman positions, and various supplier offers with modest terms and contact names. Includes location details in Alabama and Illinois, quantities, and prices.
By order of the Law and Equity Court of Morgan County Alabama sheriff A Foreman announces a public sale of the property of Joe Hewlett to satisfy a judgment. The listed items include machinery furniture and tools such as a Hughes and Kemper paper cutter a Chandler and Job press and various desks tables and racks. The sale is scheduled for Wednesday May 31 191¢, conducted by J L Draper deputy.
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