Governor Samford To Resume Duties January First
Gov Samford is reported practically well and regaining strength rapidly He will enter upon the duties of his office about the 1st of January next.
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Samford
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
2
John Gafford Acquitted in Montgomery County Killing Trial
John Gafford, tried in the first week of the month in Montgomery County for the killing of Bartow Lloyd also known as Rufus Sanders, was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gafford
Montgomery County
Bartow Lloyd
Rufus Sanders
Florence Names Candidates for Constitutional Convention
Hons. J. T. Ashcraft J. B Weakley and Emmet O Neal are announced in Florence papers as candidates for the constitutional convention to convene in May 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ashcraft
J. B Weakley
Emmet O'Neal
Florence
Legislature adjoins for month recess for Dr Samford’s presence
The legislature adjourned on Thursday of last week for a month’s recess so that Dr. Samford could be present at the body’s reassembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samford
Fatal Affray Overlines In Winston County
James J. Masterson reports that on Saturday night John Riddle shot and killed G W Townsend just over the Winston County line. An old feud existed between them, with no further particulars provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Masterson
Jnet
Winston County
John Riddle
G. W. Townsend
Centennial Washington celebration opens with grand ceremonies
Washington marks the founding city’s centennial as capital with music decorations and oratory. Representative Richardson delivers a benediction urging virtue, piety, and self government while Senator Daniel lauds the nation, declaring ancient history had no precedent for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Richardson
Daniel
Christmas Day Message From the Editor
A Christmas reflection urging temperance and gratitude as the holiday nears. It invites Christians to study sacred thoughts, youth to enjoy festive entertainments, and children to welcome Santa Claus while emphasizing thankfulness for salvation and peace through Jesus Christ.
Legislature passes bill on stock running at large districts
In the House Mr Almon's measure to amend an act authorizing county officials to establish or abolish districts to prevent stock from running at large was passed. Ages 78 says O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almon
Commissioner’s Court
Board of County Revenue
Marengo
Sumter
Montgomery
Hale
Lallas
Autaugs
Wilcox
Lowndes
Russell
Monroe
Lawrence
Perry
Death of Judge Henry Speake Ends Long Circuit Tenure
The Decatur News reports the sudden death of Hon. Henry Clay Speake, judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, in Calman on December 8, 1900. Born January 17, 1834 in Oakville, he served in the Confederate army, studied at Cumberland University, and practiced law in Decatur before becoming a Chancellor and then judge in 1880, holding the bench until his death. He was of even temper, widely known, and esteemed as a capable jurist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay Speake
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Calman
Judge Speake
Eighth
Lawrence County
Oakville
Jone
Cumberland University
Lebanon
Fourth
Alabama Cavalry
Forest Command
Columbus
Miss
Monlton
Speake
Decatur News
August Flower Sold As Universal Medicine
A historical ad extols Green s August Flower as the largest medicine sale in the civilized world. It claims mothers and grandmothers used it for indigestion biliousness and general malaise, with doctors scarce. It promises to cleanse the system regulate the liver and restore nervous action with only a few doses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Alabama's Chief Executive Faces Delicacy and Duty
Governor William D. Jelks acts as acting chief executive amid a delicate summons from the people. The Alabama press hails his tact and honesty, noting his calm, frank approach since taking office and the shared assurance that Governor Samford’s convalescence will proceed without harm to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Jelks
Summmons
Jelka
Samford
Alabama
Jelks
Age Herald
Real Estate Transfers Include Coffee Family Farms
Real estate transfers list T. J. Coffee transferring a 150 acre farm to W. R. Coffee for 1350 dollars and W. P. Chitwood transferring the Chitward farm containing 70 acres to T. J. Coffee for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Coffee
W. R. Coffee
W. P. Chitwood
Chitward
Delegates considered for constitutional convention from state
The Montgomery correspondent of the Birmingham Agly-Herald lists several named gentlemen as good timber for delegates from the state to the constitutional convention. Names include W Oates Thomas G Jones R H Clark Judge Walker Judge T W Coleman John B Knox Gev B Harrison Thomas R Roushac R J Lowe Francis L Pettus John P Tillman Mallory D J Meador Senators Morgan Pettus and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Birmingham
Liveri ta Pill reward notice from Nervi ta Co
A 500 dollar reward offer for cures of liver complaints and digestive issues using Nervi ta the Up-to-Date Little Liver Pill. Purely vegetable, directions must be followed, with box sizes of 26 and 10 and 5. Sold by Windham and Co in Moulton Alabama and distributed from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nervita Medical CO
Clinton and
Jackson Sts
Chicago
Windham & Co
Moulton
Ala
Frizell Wykoff
Richardson Honored as Leading Mason in Nation
The Washington Post lauds Representative Jas D Richardson of Tennessee as the most heartily congratulated public man in the house this session. He succeeds Thomas Hubbard Caswell as sovereign grand commander of the Ancient and Scottish Rite Freemasonry, a lifelong position reflecting his public stature and Masonic prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Richardson
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Glad Band
United States
Thomas Hubbard Caswell
Richardson
Caswell
Does It Pay To Buy Cheap Cough Remedy Boschee's German Syrup
A plea to choose Boschee's German Syrup for severe coughs and lung troubles. The ad claims it heals and stimulates tissue to destroy germs, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and ensures rest. Sold by druggists worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Death of Gen Michael J Bulger Confederate veteran at 100
Gen Michael J Bulger longtime Confederate general and public figure died at his son Thomas L Bulger's home in Dadeville Alabama at age 100. He survived the Montgomery secession convention and was among the oldest veterans, having participated in Civil War Mexican and Indian wars and repeatedly crowned the oldest rebber at Confederate gatherings. Burial is planned in Dadeville by Craw-Kimbat Camp Confederate Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Michael J. Bulger
Thomas L Bulger
Dadeville
Bulger
Montgomery
Alabama
Craw-Kimbat
Rebber
South
Lawmaker pushes bill on concealed weapons for officers
A house bill by Representative Arnold aims to relieve sworn deputies and policemen on duty from penalties for carrying concealed weapons. The editors defend the concept, arguing officers should not appear as walking arsenals. Local notices praise Decatur merchants F T Brown & Co and others for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Arnold
Christmas Goods In Wren Stirring Town Tales
Wren merchants stock Christmas goods and a likely Monday 24th tree event. Mr Jesse Montgomery and his niece bring new goods. Prof James Bregg leads the high school and a candy breaking was reported. Weddings are planned, Mr Walter Glenn buys part of the Gib son farm as residents hope to meet Santa Claus during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Jesse Montgomery
James Bregg
Jessie Montgomery
Walter Glenn
O. D. Gibson
Santa Claus
Lam
Alex
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Adverts in Boonville Notice
Henry Williams of Boonville reports long indigestion relief after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims the product enables eating any food and sleeping well. Windham & Co. notes Chicago preachers weighing vaudeville in churches to boost attendance, suggesting better preachers instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shere
Henry Williams
Boonville, Inc
Windham & Co
Chicago
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonite advertised for malaria chills
An affordable remedy promises fast relief from malaria symptoms with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonite described as simply Tron and Quinine in a tasteless form. It carries a no cure no pay offer priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Lumber Seller F C Payne Draws Crowds to Courtland
F C Payne of New Deca Tur and New Deca Go directs customers to FT Brown and Co in Courtland for a range of goods at reasonable prices. The ad promotes accessible lumber and related items, inviting shoppers to visit the store location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Brown & Co’s
Courtland
FT. Brown & Co’s
Roll of Honor Advertiser Pledges by Subscribers
The column lists names and payment amounts for members pledging to the Advertiser, including West Barnes paid to 1902 one dollar and fifty cents, W S Gray to 1901 one dollar, D C Murphree to 1901 one dollar, G W Armstrong to 1960 one dollar, KE W Bussey to 1901 one dollar, and others with payments ranging from fifty cents to four dollars for various year pledges and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
West Barnes
W. S. Gray
RB. F. Vines
WF. Morrison
J. M. Seward
G. T. Roberts
D. C. Murphree
G. W. Armstrong
J. P. Pearson
KE. W. Bussey
T. J. Coffee
T. Delashaw
B. D. Lester
G. W. Previtt
Tortured Witness and Notice and Land Claim Summary
Witness T L Martin of Dixie Ky endures severe coughing before endorsing Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lung troubles priced 1.00 with trial bottles free at Windham Co s Dry Store Also public land notice Huntsville Ala December 1900 lists Hartwell Sloss H E 23448 for part of sections 14 16 T 6 R W with witnesses Martin Strong Moses Wiggins Bynum Davis Wesley Wiggins Trinity Ala JOHN A STEELE Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Martin
Dixie Ky
Dr. King
Windham & Co
Department of the Interior
Huntsville
Alabama
Moulton
Ala
Hartwell Sloss
E Hart
Martin Strong
Crow
Moses Wiggins
Bynum Davis
Wesley Wiggins
Trinity
John A. Steele
Register
Frugal living urged as safeguard against debt by Cardinal Gibson
Cardinal Gibson warns that fostering economy and self denial protects liberty and guards against debt which can lead to commercial dishonor. He advises living under one’s income to prevent debt and its humiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibson
Minute men class teaches life saving drills at rural school
A country district teacher in a neighboring county runs a practical lessons program for pupils. The sessions cover how to relieve a strangled or drowning person, stop arterial bleeding, extinguish fires on clothing, and other lifesaving techniques. She calls it her minute men class, arguing such drills are more valuable than lessons like tadpole evolution or grasshopper anatomy when time is limited.
Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine promotes relief
Advertisement-style note claims the medicine helps dizziness furred tongue bitter taste in mouth bloated feeling after eating constipation and sick headache. It urges readers to use the product for relief, phrased in period style and typical mid era tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Simmons
Christmas Eve Tree Planned In Hillsboro
Hillsboro residents plan a Christmas Eve tree event with expected crowd turnout. A wedding note links Mr W F Porter and Miss Callie Odom in a quiet ceremony led by Rev Joseph Shackelford. The piece mentions Decatur visitors, local merchants, and a cotton crop estimate of 10 million bales affecting prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Jenkins
New Decatur
Col
J. P. Gibson
Ethie Landers
Priceville
Alabama
Austin James
Joseph Shackelford
W. F. Porter
Callie Odom
Porter
Cullie
The
Baptist Church
Decatur
Bro
Johnson
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Roll OF Honor
Stewart's
Hartselle
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Howard B
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British & American Mortgage Company, Limited
State of
J. W. Kumpe
T.r. Stewart
General Merchandise
Hartselle, Alabama
Fae
S. E. Stewart
S. KE. Stewart
Stewart
Hartseliec
J.P. Chamblee
North Alabama
New York
James P. Chamblee
Decatur, Ala
Boston Shoe Store
Bank Street
I. Goodman & CO
Sterling
Bloodworth's Cash Store
Dempsey
New Decatur, Alabama
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