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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
5
Authorized notice announces George Lingh as Tax Collector candidate and Mike Holland as Sheriff candidate for Morgan County in the upcoming August 1900 election.
AU residents urged to keep streets free of trash and maintain sanitary, healthy surroundings. Officials stress strict enforcement of ordinances and citizen responsibility for cleanliness.
Notices record A M College commencement plans for A B Lampkin party and Fannie Ferris in Starkville Mississippi. Mrs H P Harrison and Albert join sister Mrs Martin of Atlanta for a three months east trip. County Executive Committee misses a Hartseile session with full meeting likely tomorrow. Edward Collier, son of E W and wife, dies after illness. Athens Courier lists Decaturites Z Trimble Walter Grubbs Buck Snitzlewheezer Mary Echols Mable Hughes. Satirical note questions Judge Speake about candidacy and sitting on the bench.
An editor of the Edwardsville Standard, Jourd White, wed Miss Mary Holland of Lawreate County Alabama. They left for Edwardsville to assume duties, with editorial blessings and wishes for prosperity and happiness. A sanitary notice from the Mayor and Heart Officer urges cleanliness to prevent fines and disease as warm weather approaches.
Rev Dr West of the district presiding elder preached at the third quarterly meeting in the Methodist Church in Decatur. The concise 35 minute sermon impressed the congregation with its scriptural focus on the Ascension and its critique of modern healers and certain isms. The writer recalls the impact and would not want to hear another sermon unless it matches Dr West’s.
David Hall runs a well appointed Bank street barber shop with an overhaul interior. Chairs mirrors and fixtures in antique oak promise a pleasant shave, while fresh towels razors soaps and perfumery ensure a first class experience. Mrs Wise announces her midsummer millinery sale with stylish trims and very low prices inviting Decatur and Morgan county women.
Rabbi David Klein of 526 Main Street Columbus Ohio testifies to Peruna curing stomach catarrh and laesitude while Alex Carter of Van Buren Missouri describes long dyspepsia relief after using Peruna and Mans lin with further claims of extensive travel for treatment and a free offer of Summer Catarrh from the Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio.
A May 17 notice from Servccs and Benons proclaims a new ice supplier with a large ice house and storage, vowing steady service and lower prices. They deny rumors of withdrawal and urge customers to send word for quick delivery, promising courteous treatment and reliable access during the heated season.
We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo is trusted by West & Truax Waldine Kinnan Marvin wholesalers. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists with testimonials free.
Overisel Michigan resident K Hartgerink reports immediate relief from indigestion using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims it digests what you eat and cannot fail to cure, offered by W H Long as of May 25.
D. W. McIver of Tuskegee Alabama writes that his child’s bowels bled and prescriptions failed until Teethina, advertised as Teeth ing Powers, was tried.
The Mobile Register reports Col. I. L. Russell hosted Decatur and New Decatur dignitaries with a private rail excursion to Coden Bayou Le Barre and Portersville aboard two private cars. The group included Probate Judge W. E. Skeggs Mayor H. A. Skeggs Chancellor William H. Simpson and Judge J. C. Eester. Guests from Mobile included Hon. R. H. Clarke and others. The day featured a beach drive, fishing, a lavish luncheon and a dinner praised as a metropolitan culinary achievement.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla at the first signs of indigestion and nervousness to prevent chronic illness. It claims the product purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and aids digestion, while Hood's Pills pledge to cure liver complaints.
The towns of Decatur and New Decatur announce a census emoration in January. A prize of 310 in gold will go to the entrant nearest the combined population figure. All debtors paying in full by the next payday gain entry, and buyers between June first and 25th receive one guess per pound sterling spent. Register at Winnhawson & Executors.
A Des Moines Iowa resident thanks the Chamberlains Cough Remedy makers for years of help with coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. The note notes satisfaction and expresses deep debt and asks sellers O B Cartwright to accept cordial thanks.
The Howard building project on Lank Street becomes a gathering spot as locals watch the brickwork and trowel work. Bystanders say they are educating themselves to visit when Mr Howard opens for business, and many already know the way by heart.
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