Marriage of Alva Heflin and Ila Retherford December 1900
A wedding notice from December 9, 1900, states Alva Heflin marries Ila Retherford at the bride’s father’s home with Elder J. J. Charchwell officiating. The item also critiques counterfeiters and promotes remedies from DeWitt’s Witch Hazel and Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic, noting cautions against fake products. Windham & Co and Captain Stephenson are referenced in unrelated jail context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffarried
Alva Heflin
Mies Ila Retherford
J. J. Charchwell
One Minute Cough Cure touted for quick relief
An old advertisement notes One Minute Cough Cure relieves croup coughs colds and throat or lung troubles promptly. It praises Windham & Co for embroideries and laces at F T Brions and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a fast healer for burns cuts and skin issues. The piece mentions a 65000 appropriation for Montevallo Girls School and commends Dr Porter after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windham & Co
DeWitt
Windham & Je
Local notices list merchants and health cures in Moulton area
E C Payne sells lumber and Stewart’s in Hart selle offers groceries hardware and clothing. Foster and Key from Town Creek visit Moulton. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims to aid digestion and prevent gas. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers touted as liver pills. Col W P Carlwood visits for legal business. One Minute Cough Cure advertised as quick throat and lung relief. F T Brown & Co at Courtland stocks shoes.
Marriage Notice in Danville and Local Advertisements
Married in Danville last Wednesday Mr Clebe Prenitt to Miss Sallie Hodges daughter of the late Dr John P Hodges. Warm congratulations and best wishes for happiness. Also notices a Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine testimonial, a pauper death, and multiple health claims about the medicine with generic symptoms and improvements claimed.
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Danville
Ithine
Clebe Prenitt
Sallie Hodges
John P. Hodges
Clebe
South's wealth in cotton noted by Baltimore record
The Baltimore Manufacturing Record estimates the South's cotton crop this year at 450 to 500 million dollars, including seed over 500 million. Southern mills may buy 1.75 million bales, up from 1.5 million, with cotton cost around 75 to 80 million and manufactured value exceeding 225 million. Including seed oil hulls and feeding, total yields about 750 million, underscoring greater southern prosperity than last year.
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Baltimore Manufacturing Record
Southern Mills
Birmingham News
Louisiana establishes quarantine station in El Paso
El Paso December 4 Louisiana opens a quarantine station to guard against bubonic plague. Louisiana health officials will work with Texas inspectors in the effort to prevent introduction of the disease across the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Luisiana
Louisiana Health Office
Cure a Colvin One Day Take Laxative Tablet Ad
Laxative Bromo Quin ine tablets offer a one day cure with a money back refund if not effective. Each box bears ER W Grove's signature and costs 25 cents at all druggists.
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ER. W. Grove
Dr Kings New Life Wills Promise Clarity and Strength
A Tuscaloosa Gazette snippet promotes Dr Kings New Life Wills to boost energy and ambition, priced at 25 cents, sold by Windham & Co. It notes a university term ending December 21 and the new term beginning in the new year, inviting new students to enroll as subjects change.
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Tuscalooss
World Champion Pile Cure Claim by W R Smith
W R Smith of Lathan Tennessee writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his piles after trying many remedies. He claims no more trouble after using the salve. The ad says it is the best pile cure on earth, 25 cents a box, guaranteed by Wineham & Co. druggists.
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L B Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
Windham & Co
W. R. Smith
Lathan, T
Bucklen
Wineham & Co
Hillsboro Notes and Local Jottings
Hillsboro brief items note H A Vaughan visiting his best girl and inquiring about her residence. Mrs A Cottingham and Mrs J F Landers visited Decatur. Rev Sam Jones lecture attended in Decatur. Miss Jessie Irwin returned from Conference in Decatur. A Christmas Eve Baptist church bee invites all, with dogs asked to stay home. Various locals—Herbert Hughes, Daisy Odom, Prof T H Johnson, Ethie Landers—share visits and examinations. Name mentions include Captain Bailey and others. reflective questions close the column.
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H. A. Vaughan
A. Cottingham
J. F. Landers
Decatur
Sam Jones
Jessie Irwin
Santa Claus
Herbert Hughes
Daisy Odom
T. H. Johnson
Ethie Landers
Moulton
Charles Emens
Capt.Bailey
Judge Speake Dies After Stroke in Culman Restaurant
Huntsville dispatch reports Judge Henry Clay Speak aged 66 died suddenly in a Culman restaurant while in town to hold court. An 1880s Eighth District circuit judge and former chancellor, he was a Lawerence County native loved by many. He leaves a wife and two children Paul Speak and Mrs Kate Penny. The Community extends sympathy.
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Huntsville
Henry Clay Speak
Culman
Judge Speake
Lawrence County
Eighth District
Eighth Judicial District
Paul
Kate Penny
New Decatur
Death of Sister Sarah Ann Crow
Died November 22 1900 sister Sarah Ann Crow wife of D R Crow predeceased by seven months and thirteen days born February 1 1824 eleven children survive her She was a devoted wife and mother a pious Christian who prayed daily for her husband before his conversion She belonged to Shady Grove Baptist church pastor J I Stockton announces the death with family obituary details.
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Sarah Ann Crow
D. R. Crow
Sister Crow
Shady Grove Baptist
J. 1. Stockton
Court I Adverts Fine Stylish Clothing by Brown & Co
F. T. Brown and Co advertise Court I offerings featuring fine stylish clothing. The notice promotes a selection of attire with emphasis on quality and wearability for discerning customers.
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F. T. Brown & Co
Death of Jas M Heflin at Moulton Alabama 1900
Jas M Heflin of near Moulton Alabama died December 1 1900 at home after a long life born January 4 1828 married Sarah Fuller in 1850 father of 15 children survived by a wife one son seven daughters and many friends he joined Salem Baptist church in 1848 and remained a faithful member his pastor bids the bereaved to weep not for him but to seek his eternal rest and haven of the saved.
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Moulton
Ala
Jas. M. Heflin
Sarah Fuller
Bro. Helin
Salem Baptist Church
Roll of Honor payments to Advertiser noted
The list records individuals and amounts paid to dates for the Advertiser including J H Appleton 1801 15 GP Sapp 1901 1 G N Harrison 1900 1 J B Burgess 1901 1 RO Foster 1901 1 L P Key 1902 3 WB Lee August 1900 1 Jonson KR Montgowery 1901 2.
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Advertiser
J. H. Appleton
GP Sapp
G. N. Harrison
J.B. Burgess
RO. Foster
Lb.p. Key
WB Lee
Jonson KR Montgowery
Chicago philanthropist funds winter relief with anonymity
A prominent Chicago benefactor has arranged with the police chief to cover all emergency relief costs this winter. The condition is that the donor’s name remain undisclosed.
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Chicago
Police
Hold up on Hillsboro Road A robber takes $15 from Bi Gray
Bi Gray was held up and robbed of fifteen dollars seven miles out on the Hillsboro road last week. The incident occurred at night, with no injuries reported and authorities notified.
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Bi Gray
H:ilsboro Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Advertiser
D. C. White
Aursday
Capt. Stephenson
Grove
E.C. Payne
F. T. Brion’s
Courtland
Montevallo
J. T. Brown
E. C. Payne
Foster and Key
Town Creek
Queensware
Stewart's
Hartselle
Hartsell
Windham & C
Col. W. P. Carlwood
Tuscumbia
F. T. Brown’s
Harvielle
BE. C. Payne
Hans
J C. Kumpe
W. Z. Lowe
F. T. Brown & Co's
North
Alabama
Fr. E. Allen
Wacoocie
M. A. Simmons
Weir
Wan
South
Moulton. Ala
Hillsboro
Hevey C. Speaker
William Murry
James Dalton
Tom Murphy
Fred Seguin
Lewisburg
Tenn
Post Office
Fayetteville
Courtland Enterprise
Roll OF Honor
F. D. Gibson, M. D
Prag
the Grove
Christian Church
Stewart
Hurtseile
J.elfarley
Dan
Liv
State of
Lawrence Co
Circuit Court
Said
J. K. Swoope
A. T. Vaughan
Lam
John
Stephenson
Sarre
Jourdyspepsia
Nervita Taulats
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Ilbe
Als
Ianhood
Lways
Ee Aires
E Box
Tex
Ramon
Price
Mtg. CO
Erop
Greeneville
W. A. McLarty & Son
Dim Bie
Bank Street
Patton
Bonn
H. A. Skeggs & U6
Decatur, Ala
UY. Garnet
John F. Lovin
Pane Street
Payne
Lure
Morgan
Fst
Bailey House
LlsBoro
Ula
Memphis
Chattanooga
F.T. Brown
Gropt Rpc
Bath St
J. N. E. Haeby
Chorley Peerson
A. W. Bailey
van Vleet-Mansfield Drug 60
Memphis, Tenn
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