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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
8
Bright sunlit testimonial for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming cures for dyspepsia strengthens nerves and tones the system. Hood's Pills advertised as a non irritant cathartic for constipation. Sold by all druggists.
Henry B. Scott announces sale under a 1890 mortgage on multiple Decatur properties including lots 49 and 525 and parcels along Bank, Cherry, Canal, Ferry, Vine, Walnut, Lafayette, and Wells streets. The sale, June 25 1900, at the Decatur courthouse, will occur at legal hours to the highest bidder for cash.
The Scottsboro author alleges the Nashville American misrepresented matters on the 1956 congressional convention. He charges Decatur News and Virgil Bouldin with false statements and denies that the Madison County delegation proposed nominating Jesse E. Brown as a unit. The piece accuses the reporter of slander.
A reader complains that the Huntsville Tribune and Huntsville Post have stopped delivery. The page includes mixed items from boat excursions from Huntsville to Decatur, a wallpaper purchase, advertisements for remedies, and local notices about flowers and coughing cures.
The Philadelphia Times argues tardy justice to General Joe Wheeler by elevating him to Brigadier General in the regular army and urges retirement on that rank. It also contends General Fitzhugh Lee deserved retirement as Brigadier General for his Civil War service and Cuba conduct, noting both volunteered for duty to defend the flag. The piece praises their service and criticizes Congress for past inaction.
The item cites a tonic promising digestion aid and skin improvement for 50 cents, attributed to Rev. Jno. Dy Simpeon. It records various short notices about individuals and events including an injury recovery, school supply availability, enlistment and battles, a Vanderbilt board meeting, a dedication invitation, a postal card, and Mr. Phinizy’s current position, all within a miscellaneous society page.
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