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Newspaper

Decatur Weekly News

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1901

Page

8

Town shoppers praise local shops and friendly clerks

The piece surveys merchants on Decatur street such as Bloodworths Hardage Ayler Vassaults and B Hoy praising their courtesy and goods. It notes W R Smith as polite though not advertising and Rosalie Buchheit assisting with timekeeping while K K. S Johnson remains amiable as business improves and the Tavern draws attention with fresh paint.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Appetite Restoration

An advertiser claims Hood's Sarsaparilla restores appetite and vitality, strengthens the stomach, improves digestion, and makes eating pleasant. It asserts thousands use it for spring loss of appetite and that nothing else matches it.

Hood

Kodak Deals At Cartwrights Drug Store

Kodaks large and small priced from 1.50 to 12 dollars offered at Cartwrights Drug Store. Call and see them today for a quick purchase and selection.

Cartwright’s

Judge Mulligan Chooses Rose Colors for Project

The passage credits Judge Mulligan with selecting the color scheme described as rose colored. It commends his consistent good taste evident in all his work.

Mulligan

Local Fire Aftermath Brightens City Business Scene

Report describes Wal lace and McAllister drug store launching strong amid smoke and debris from a South Town fire. Hughes Tidwell recounts experiences of fire losses including Dr T G Hughes who jokes about burning false teeth, reflecting city resilience and humor after destruction.

South Town Hughes & Tidwell Tidwell T. G. Hughes Solomon

Dr George H Clare Transfer Draws Warm Community Praise

A Cullman Tribune notice reproduces praise for Dr George H Clare former rector of St Luke s church here now transferred by the Bishop to Cullman and Decatur. the piece lauds his eloquence and humanitarian views and urges Decatur residents to hear him. The passage ends with an unrelated medical advertisement for Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription and a free medical book offer.

George H. Clare St. Luke’s Church Cullman and Decatur Episcopal Church Clare Cullman Tribune-Gazette

Spiritual revival at Christian Church with O P Spiegel

Elder O P Spiegel from Birmingham began a series of meetings at the Christian Church Sunday night. He speaks in a charming, fluent manner and draws good crowds. Several additions to the church have already been reported and interest is rising. everyone is invited to attend.

O. P. Spiegel Birmingham Christian Church Spiegle

Teething remedy praised by Georgia pastor

Columnus Georgia August 24 1872 letter from Jos S Kry pastor of St Paul s and others praising TEETHINA Teething Powders with magical effects. Mention of J F Davis clerk in Probate Judge s office nicknamed parson after solemnizing a marriage. Commissioners Court adjourned to witness event with praise for the parson s composure.

Columnus C. J. Moffett Jos. S. Kry St. Paul’s Church Southern M J. F. Davis

Married Away from Home in West Decatur

Miss Mary Kate Stewart of Rowland wed J F Davis, a meat market employee, at the M E Church South with Rev Ellis officiating. The couple traveled to Rowland that evening and are staying with Mrs K K Raney while guests extend congratulations.

Mary Kate Stewart Rowland West Decatur B. A. Stewart J. F. Davis J. A. Bunch Moulton Street Fair Lady Miss Stewart Davis M. E. Church South Mr. Ellis New Decatur Mrs. Davis Kk. R. Raney

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Purely Outward Health

A humorous claim promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla with the line better out than in and asserts the medicine cleanses and strengthens, urging readers to choose the product for visible health benefits.

Hood

Letter Lauding the Father of a Trinity Figure

Wilson Williams writes from Trinity on June 13 1901 praising Warner M Gress father of a prominent local figure. He recalls the elder Gress as a gifted polemicist with sharp wit and strong religious influence and expresses belief he should have pursued the ministry.

Filipino Officials Rebuke Press as Officers Face Trial

Manila officials scold the press while the Forty-third Wolan volunteer Infantry faces court martial for selling hemp permits. A captain and a lieutenant plus a surgeon confess to the graft. The clash between instruction and example confounds many locals.

Manila Army Forty-third Wolanteer Infantry

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