Local News Briefs and Election Notice
F A Howard is in New York this week. L M Falk and Foster Pointer are on the sick list. George Wall returned from a visit home in Columbus Ga. Pearl Cartwright is sick with malarial fever but improving. A primary election was ordered for June 30 to elect delegates to a County Convention on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Hughes
Morgan County
F. A. Howard Esq
New York
Messrs. L. M. Falk
Foster Pointer
George Wall
Columbus Ga
Vanderbilt remarks at commencement attended by Rev. Dr. A West
Rev. Dr. A West returned from Nashville this week after attending the commencement exercises of Vanderbilt University. The note highlights his trip and the university event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. West
Nashville
Vanderbilt University
Death of William J Sparkman in Birmingham prompts notices
Telegram announced the death of William J Sparkman in Birmingham after a long career in Morgan County and the city. He was about forty five, died of consumption, buried with his wife in the city cemetery. He served as City Court clerk and later Justice of the Peace, respected in business and civic life. Four orphan children survive. Also notes a social evening hosted by Miss Stella Falk for Miss Helen Rensahoff and a church remark on Stonewall Jackson. An advertisement column follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Sparkman
William
Birmingham
Morgan County
Line
Siome Slife
Slife
Ohio
Sparkman
Debeatur
Stella Falk
Hellen Rensahoff
Cincinnati
William W. Dinsmore
Abigail Crawford
County Committee Elections and Resignations
A county executive committee meeting at Hartselle on June 16 accepted resignations of Samuel Blackwell of New Decatur and H. T. Lile of Trinity. Wy A. Bilt and T. Burt were elected to fill the vacancies, J. H. Hargrove appointed chairman and D. F. Green secretary. A separate note praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm through testimonial from Fr. A. Babcock of Eric, Pa, sold by O. B. Cartwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Samuel Blackwell
New Decatur
H. T. Lile
Trinity
Wy. A. Bilt
T. Burt
H. Hargrove
D. F. Green
Chamberlain
A. Babcock
Eric
O. B. Cartwright
Jim
Peru-na Promises Relief From Catarrh and Change of Life
Mrs. Mathilde Richter of Doniphan Nebraska reports improved strength after using Peru-na and Man-a-lin during the change of life. She asserts Peru-na has helped many women, especially with pelvic catarrh, and a free Health and Beauty book is offered by Dr. Hartman of Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilde Richter
Doniphan
Col. Hamilton
Columbus, O
Hartman
Ice business vows lasting service and low prices
Scrucus and Ecnors pledge to stay in the ice trade despite rumors of doom. They announce a 100 ton ice house and storage for days, promising cheap, courteous deliveries and rapid service, urging patrons to send word and skirting competition. Their May 17, 1900 note defends integrity and customer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Laat
Klondike
Sind
Scrucus & Ecnors
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
Reformatted ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh with a 100 dollar reward for cures that fail. Endorsers West & Truax Walding Kinnen Marvin attest F J Cheney & Co. trustworthy. Product sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whall
F. J. Cheney & Cor
FJ. Cheney
West & Truax
Toledo
Walding, Kinnen, & Marvin
Local Michigan ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
An Overisel resident praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for quick relief from indigestion. The testimonial cites Ty as pleasant to take and calls it the dyspeptic's best friend. Sold by W. H. Long in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hartgerink
Overisel
W. H. Long
W. HL. Long
Patient's Bowels Run Blood After Illness
D W McIver of Tuskegee Alabama reports his child suffered severe bowel bleeding unresponsive to prescriptions until Teethina Teeth ing Powers was tried as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McIver
Tuskegee, Ala
Jourd White Weds Mary Holland in Quiet Family Home Ceremony
The couple tied their lives at eight in the morning on June 10 at Mary's parents' house. Brother G L Crow officiated as Jourd White and Miss Mary Holland joined in marriage seeking partnership and family continuity after months of illness and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jourd White
Mary Holland
Mary
G. L. Crow
Primary Election Plan Detailed by Morgan County Committee
The Democratic Executive Committee of Morgan County outlines primary election procedures. Tickets will show candidates for Congress with a blank area for delegates by precinct. highest Congress vote wins county delegation. precincts appoint three inspectors. plan covers listed precincts and a July 2 counting meeting in Hartselle Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Decatur
Simpson
Cedar Plains
Apple Grove
Lacy Springs
Lawrence Cove
Valdermose Springs
Somerville
New Decatur
Hartselle
Ala
Democratic Executive Committee
Morgan County
J. H. Harcrove
D. F. Green
Married in the Methodist Church as Jones and Baker wed
The marriage of Mr. J.T. Jones and Miss Mary L. Baker was solemnized in the Methodist Church at noon Tuesday with Rev. Jno. Simpson conducting the ceremony. The church was decor ated with plants and two large audiences witnessed the event. Mrs. Jones departed an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Jones
Mary L. Baker
Jno
Simpson
Population Guess Prize for Decatur Duo
Local merchants announce a June census guess contest for Decatur and New Decatur. A $10 gold prize will go to the nearest count from the combined population, with entrants who owe or spend during June eligible to guess. Register at Williamson & Enots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
New Decatur
Gratitude for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy From Des Moines Family
A Des Moines Iowa family expresses lasting obligations for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. They report successful use in coughs lung troubles and whooping cough and send thanks to the manufacturers. Sold by O B Cartwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Che Decatur News
Hensly Grubbs
Walter M. Grubbs
Mike Holland
H. A. Skruas
E. J. ConvNncton
Mabel Hughes
Athens
Henry and
John Skeggs
Auburn College
Fred Holtz
Minneapolis, Minn
J. L. Echols
Miss Mamie
Mrs. Lanier Baker
A. F. Houston
Mississippi
John D. Wyker
L J. Ramage
Telephone
St. Louis
Chattanooga
I. ©. Gordon
South America
Old Mexico
DELEA
Frenk Mills
Marysville, Olne
Roy OG. Lorton
Wilder Place
Jesse Brown
Samuel Blackwet
Wil Specches
Ian New Decatur Monesy Nicht
Suatt
Paris
Europe
William J. Sparkman
Dr. Cadman
New Yok City
Stonewall Jackson
Zanzemetto Co
Dept. 14
Milwaukee
Wis
Scott
Pewee Eerese
W. E. Sitter
W. Caton
N. Y
Lanter
W. C. Yates
New Decatur, Alabama
Dr. Hillis
New Decatur, Ala
Malone
Decaturs
Wiliamson & Ecnots
O. Kyle
W. J. Brown
Chattansooga
Tutt
Yutt
Nous Grobbieis
Hirtevitte
R. KR
Girmingham Business
Biratoghsa
Alshae
A. J Spinks
North Alabama Baptist Institute
Tos. Shackeford
Spinks
Howard College
East Lake
Childersburg
Shackelford
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