Moulton Advertiser notes bonds taxes and local events
The Moulton Advertiser reports Huntsville floats 40000 in bonds, local officials and residents in Alabama engage in politics and crime, with mentions of typhus remedies, a Paris physician, a preacher's sermon 67 years after, convict meals on Thanksgiving, a mysterious Grandma Roger death, and various local happenings including tax issues and community letters. Notable individuals include Solicitor Almon, Sheriff Stephenson, Rev G W Mitchell, J W Vann, and Capt Ward McDonald.
A Large Family Heads West to Texas in Move
A family of fifteen led by T N Almon departs for Texas. Judge Sandlin officiates at the marriage of Tom and Fannie Williams before their move. Misses Pearl Windham and Hattie Shelton accompany the party to spend the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. Almon
Texas
Tom
Fannie Williams
Sandlin
Twain
Pearl Windham
Hattie Shelton
Kimo
Woman Saved by Electric Bitters After Gall Stones
Mrs J B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wis faced frightful stomach trouble and yellow jaundice with gall stones growing worse. A doctor warned there was only one chance to save her life through an operation before she used Electric Bitters which cured her. Also noted is the death of Tandy Hodges, a respected colored woman, with Elder Andy Owens delivering the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
Windsham & Co
Tandy Hodges
Andy Owens
Arnica Salve Heals Corns and Sprains Says Hillsborough Writer
H Robinson of Hillsboro Ill says Bucklen s Arnica Salve cured corns causing great pain and walking difficulty. The windham company guarantees 25 cents. Also notes strong demand for The Moulton Advertiser with readers taking multiple copies to share cotton and water selling in Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Hillsborough
Buck
Len
Windham & Co
Moulton
Food Changes To Poison In Digestive Turmoil
An old Lawrence County News visit note and medical pitch warn that putrefying food harms intestines and that Dr King’s New Life Pills cure constipation biliousness and headaches. Windham and Co sell them for 26 cents. A local editor's remark adds a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Windham and Co’s
GC. H. Owen
Jackson County
Lawrence County News
Dr. King's New Discovery Promises Cure All Lung Ailments
Elgin Tenn resident D G Overstreet recalls his wife nearly dying from consumption before Dr. King's New Discovery saved her. The ad claims the medicine cures coughs colds bronchitis asthma and throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles free and only one dollar at Winchem Co drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
Winchem & Co
Coughs and Colts in Children Recommendation by Chicago Physician
A Chicago physician endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for persistent coughs and bronchial afflictions in children of all ages. The testimonial claims the medicine is non narcotic and safe for general relief, with Windcam Co listed as the seller. A stray line from Longfellow appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary R. Mellendy
Chicago
Ill
Windcam & Co
Lavimer Hill Resident Uses Remedy Before Party
A. J. Snell feared stomach pains would spoil a party and followed a lady friend's tip. She advised Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and after two doses he reports being cured and able to attend. The remedy is sold by Windham & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Snell
Snell
Lavimer Hill
Windham & Co
Why the Shower Always Delays Dinner Time
The fragment notes a common hurdle as the morning routine stretches into the evening, causing a lag between finishing the shower and reaching dinner. It hints at the tension between routines and mealtime plans without extra details.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Resident
A Toowoomba reader praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an excellent medicine after a severe two month cough. W C Wockner, a respected local resident, voluntarily recommends the remedy so others may benefit, noting the product is sold by Windham & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Toowoombs
Australia
W. C. Wockner
Beggar In Crowd Gets Rebuff On Postage Riddle
A fleeting crowd scene centers on a beggar asking for money. The remark about postage due letters hints at value beyond appearance, suggesting a puzzle-like moment rather than a direct event with a clear outcome.
Conference adjourns and district changes announced
The conference adjourned with many changes. Bro Seale preaches here now goes to Waterloo, and Bro Hamilton takes his place. Brethren listed across the Decatur district include J. C. Persinger presiding elder Decatur, J. D. Bilis New Decatur, A. West Athens Station, J. S Glasgow Athens Circuit, R. A. Thompson Campbridge, D. S. McGlawn Pettusville, H. L. Aliridge Westmoreland, J. C. Prince, Trinity J. W. Johnson Hillsboro J. F. Clarke Courtland P. L. Abernathy Town Creek W. B. Woodall Moulton G. W. Hamilton Danville supplied by T. B. Parker, Crooked Creek to be supplied, Callman J. T. Miller, Falkville F. A. Vaun Hartseile S. B. Smith Somerville U. M. Rice, President Athens Female College B. G. Davis.
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Seale
Waterloo
Bro
Hamilton
Decatur
J. C. Persinger
J. D. Bilis
New Decatur
Moulton
G. W. Hamilton
Danville
Parker
Crooked Creek
Callman
J. T. Miller
Falkville
F. A. Vaun
Hartseile
B. Smith
Somerville
U. M. Rice
Athens Kiemale College
B. G. Davis
New Books at Chi na Hall in Decatur Alabama
All the new books at Chi na Hall feature titles such as Longfellow's Poems Miles' Standard Black Beauty Bryant's Poems Milton's Poems Evangeline The Snow Image Ten Nights in a Bar Room Dram Life Paradise Lost Paradise Re gained East Lynn. Books available for 25 cents call at Chi ma Hall Decatur Ala for your selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Hall
Longfellow
Bryant
Milton
East Lynn
Chima Hall
Decatur
Ala
Faithful worker John Moody rises from Decatur to Birmingham
A report praises John Moody for faithful service at Decatur leading to a promotion and his current success in Birmingham. His parents and friends celebrate. Elim stays home enjoying simple tasks and time with his family, including his Old Lady and younger siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moody
Decatur
Birmingham
Elim
Letter to Moulton Advertiser from R P Duxemrnier
Family reader confirms sending a $1.00 money order for 1902 subscription and praises the paper. He notes crops are short, prices lower, and mentions a son serving in the Philippine Islands. He asks for a reply by letter or via the paper and signs off with best wishes.
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Jourd
Post Office
Moulton Advertiser
Nelson H. White
Philippine Islands
R. P. Duxemrnier
Reverend Pickens Seeks Dual Newspaper Subscriptions
Rev Rome Pickens visits Editor McCormack and pays 4 for The Leighton News. He asks Bro Pickens to subscribe The Moulton Advertiser, promising two of the best papers in the world that uphold morality and aid Christian ministers in improving humanity and spreading light nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Pickens
McCormack
Leighton News
Bro. Pickens
Moulton Advertiser
Best Prescription For Mala Pia Chills And Fever Headline
The Best Prescription For Mala Pia Chills And Fever is Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form with No Cure No Pay and Price Cc. Five Lawrence county families traveled to Texas for future residence. W J Craig H J Goodlett Wm Harris Albert Butler J M Burks and families totaling about 26 people left North Alabama to seek new prosperity in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Lawrence County
Texas
W. J. Craig
H. J. Goodlett
Wm. Harris
Albert Butler
J. M. Burks
North
Alabama
Great West
Leighton News
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cold Cure Ad
Advert shows Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with “No Cure No Pay” priced 25 cents. Mentions Frank Carruth as a good citizen and Uncle Hugh Crow at 94 visiting. Capt William H Norris returns from Landersville and editor’s busy in Lawrence county. Ends with thanks for black haws from W E Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carruth
Hugh Crow
William H. Norris
Landersville
Lawrence County
Local notice lists resignation of deputy sheriff
You Know What You Are Tak ing. When you take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tome because the formula is plainly printed on every bottle showing that it is simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteless form. No Cure No Pay. 50c. By mutual consent Jim Masterson has resigned as Deputy Sheriff, but will remain a citizen of our town. Social and lively, we are glad he is to stay with us.
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Chamberlain’s &Toomach
Windham & Co
Grove
Jim Masterson
Corrigan
Texas
Mr. Jourd White
Confederacy
Tennessee Army
Tennessee
McDonald
Moulton
Ala
W. J. Grady
Hillsboro
Letter to Santa Claus from Moulton child in 1901
Mary White writes to Old Santa Claus listing wishes including two story books a tea set nets two apples an orange and more for herself and her sister while Robert requests an express wagon suspenders and many eatables. The notice invites other children to address Old Santa Claus via The Moulton Advertiser noting the paper has long been read by the good old man. Mr and Mrs Ed McDonald spent several days in Decatur since the last issue.
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Santa Claus
Moulton
Ala
Robert
Mary White
Ed McDonald
Decatur
Laxative Bromo-Quizinic Tissets Remedy Ad Card
A vintage ad card cites signature of CA Gove Triy on every box of Laxative Bromo-Quizinic Tissets promising a cure that reaches a colt from day one. The text presents a period style medical claim tied to a political figure.
Breakfast at the Rebel Camp Ends Hunger
War memoir by Warp McDonald recalls a Tennessee River patrol during the Civil War. A hungry squad crosses into enemy lines, finds corn from a feeble farmer, and receives a single breakfast invitation from a kind woman, leaving a lasting impression of gratitude and humanity amid hardship.
High art Flannel and Silk sale by F T Brown
A local sale advertises high end fabrics including flannel and silk offered by F T Brown. The notice notes available varieties and price ranges in a concise listing suitable for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Brown Oo
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Almon
Tuscumbia
Huntsville
Hamilton Brown
F. T. Brown & Co
Paris
Short
Louisville
S. R. Young
Ward McDonald
J. W. Vann
Luverne
O. D. Gibson
Middle Tennessee
James Barlow
Institute
N.G. Delashaw
Grand Masonic Lodge
Montgomery
Kumpe
Porter
Good Roads
Jo Young
R. S. Milwee
H. J. Remington
Florence
Harry
Edwardsville
Shawnee
Champerlain
F. T. Brown & Co's
Tabler
F. T. Brown & Co’s
Edwin Clapp
George W. Jackson
Mr. Hope
Fallard
Mt. Hope
Chattanooga
F.T. Brown & Co
Lowe
Courtland
Windham and Co
Xafas
Dick Dukeminier
E. W. Grove
Ramon
Regulator
Eary Neighbors
Lerkinsville
A 'A. Co
Prop’rs
Greeneville
Teun
Windham &Cov., Moulton
A.W. Bailey
Jourd White
T. J. Irwin
M. D
Ofice
W. D. Irwin
F. D. Gibson
the Grove
The
Christian Church
Courtland Hotel
Cortina
8. R. Benner
Proprietress
Courtland, Ala
Joy Carr
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