Local Happenings From Moulton June 5 1902
Sheriff Stephenson Sawyer reports a busy week and town life in Moulton Alabama. Notes include engagements, church and school events, visits from residents, road and highway opinions, an Odd Fellows picnic planned for June 23, and a somber obituary line.
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Westen Vetta
Hig Ning
Stephentt
Mia
Lacy Benner
Annie Hotdison
Mississippi
Aidther
Jim
Jimi Masterson
Lord Chesterfield
Grea
Iona Pinch
Guard
Day of
Hartselle
Ruseelville
Odd Fellows
Jane
Grant Hodges
Lock’s Bridge
West
Dallas
W.W. Parker
Sthay
Bride
Waiter Bell
Charlie
Laura Jones
Howerd Bibbe Twil
Hyllsboro
Doter
Marcees
Jim Robinson
Willis
Honor Roll and Membership Notices in Local Paper
A long list shows names with subscription dates and amounts for The Memphis Weekly News and related papers. Local figures include J R Sowell, J A Milam, T F Almon, J W Preuit, and many others with varied due dates through 1909. The item notes a prominent citizen from Marion, Tyler Texas death, and mentions community notices about visiting speakers and local events.
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R Sowell
A Milam
New York World
T F Almon
W Preuit
Td Sun
Carrath
Wester Harris
Met Houston
Butler
Landers
R B
Porter
Miller
BR Crew
Hazelwood
J W Guiley
JC Cannon
C.sosseseses
RP Morrison
Memphis Weekly News
Lynch Irwin
HE Weatherwax
A Walker
Quins
Age-Herald
Cccrcorcssecesssesersssen
M Letson
Aldridge
H Crow
Barnes
West Barnes
A Sandlin
U Jones
T C Thrasher
J R Barks
J R Burgess
Dick Bart
Cece
J A Willingham
RM Young T
W Alexander
D Burnett
DC McVay
Deleshaw
W Bailey
Key
L Blankenship
Lizzie Lee
William Redman
Golt Red Cedar Co
JM Gill
L Shelton
TJ Bured
Neal Meore
Johnson
JV Murphree
Alice Alexander
J P Henderson
W Simmons
Rowell
J J Terry
W Jeffreys
E Penney
H Simopsoe
J Roberson
T Seamans
Laura Seamans
Holbart
Gabe
Walter Roberson
Patent medicines and household remedies advertise widely
An array of mid 19th century patent medicines and tonics claim cures for liver complaints, colds, worms, piles, and cuts. Brand names include Herbine, Honey of Tar, Snow Liniment, White's Vermifuge, and Adler’s Kurkeye Pile Vintment with prices from 2 to 75 cents. Windham & Co. markets several of these, urging readers to rely on these preparations despite sparse medical validation.
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Windham & Co
Spring Fever and Liver Health Promises
Spring fever signals biliousness with torpid liver and inactive bowels. DeWitt's Little Early Risers claim to purify the system by stimulating the liver and bowels, with testimonials from K M Everly of Moundsville West Virginia praising their benefits. Some readers consider tips on avoidance of such ailments.
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DeWitt
de Witt
K M
Everly
Moundsville
W. Va
Windham & Co
One Minute Cough Care touted as best remedy
Advertisements claim One Minute Cough Care instantly relieves coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles citing D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa Mothers praise its safety and effectiveness for children. Also mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles wounds and skin diseases with Ready to Yield and Dr Kings New Life Pills as cures. Windham & Co. sells these remedies for 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Scott Currin
Loganton
Windham & Co
DeWitt
Sava
R. Meredith
Willow Grove
Meaney
Boston
Dr. King
Pilla
Backlen’s Salve Praised for Healing Severe Burns
A Kirkman Iowa writer describes a severe burn that doctors could not heal, but Backlen’s Salve cured the running sore. The ad promotes Backlen’s Salve for cuts, corns, sores, boils, bruises, skin conditions and piles at Windham & Co.
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N. E. Palmer
Kirkman
Windham & Co
Sevem Yeds Inn wonders cure claim by Mrs L Pease
Friends of Mrs L Pease of Lawrence report she could not leave bed for seven years until using Electric Bitters. She writes three bottles enabled walking and a new sense of health in three months. Advertised as a remedy for headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and spells with guaranteed satisfaction Windham Co offers 50 cents. Athena C Collins of Athéris receives a dentistry license.
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Windham & Co
Dr King’s New Discovery and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm Ad
A testimonial from Mrs Mavi land in AmOmk New York touts Dr King’s New Discovery curing a near fatal cough and bronchitis for a daughter and aiding a niece with consumption. Windham & Co. sells it with a trial bottle. The ad also promotes Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as a quick healing antiseptic for cuts and burns.
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Chamberlain
Windham & Co
Indigestion Relief Claim From North Carolina User
W T Stardevant of Merry Onka North Carolina praises Kodol for fifteen years of indigestion and dyspepsia relief. He reports immediate results allowing him to eat freely and urges others to use the product. The note warns against dieting and says Kodol aids digestion without stomach effort. Windham County advisory line ends with a prompt to counter trouble.
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W. T. Stardevant
Merry Onka
N. C
Chamberlains Colic Cholera Remedy Fielded For Summer Diarrhoea
Windham & Co advertises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a dependable pleasant remedy. It hails summer diarrhoea relief for children and claims to save many young lives annually. The note also mentions beef prices and a poor wheat crop with black berries noted.
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Windham & Co
His Last Hope Realized
An Oklahoma settler in 1889 chronicles illness from bad water and heat. A neighbor’s dose of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy brought swift relief, sleep, and a full recovery within hours. The piece notes a sales pitch for Windham & Co. and Wincham & Co drugstores offering free samples of related tablets.
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the Sentinel
Gebo
Mont
Oklahoma
Setttlers
Fortune
Chamberlain
Windham & Co
A Liver Offer by Widgtham & Co
The undersigned offers free samples of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to customers seeking relief from stomach disorders biliousness or constipation. The ad promotes Herbine as restoring liver function and energy, noting skin symptoms arise from biliary poisons in the blood and praising the remedy's benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Windtam
Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as universal remedy
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages, describing it as a constitutional treatment taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 for any cure failure, urges sending for testimonials, and lists Toledo as the address with a 75 cent price.
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Hall
Jeg
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Care A Cold In One Day Medicine Ad Language
An advertisement touts a cold remedy with a ten cent refund offer if it fails. It notes E W Groves signature and urges readers to order through Brisk advertised in The Monitor. The advertiser claims no endorsement for harmful products and asks customers to mention seeing their ad.
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E. W. Grove
Srasfal
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Promises No Cure No Pay
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with a tasteless iron and quinine formula. It claims no cure, no pay and emphasizes a 50 cent price as the best treatment for Mila- Chillé fever and chills.
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Grove
The Volcano’s Beauty Work Volume on Martinique Disaster
Prof Morris presents a dramatic complete account of the Martinique catastrophe from fall of Lompeii to St Pierre destruction. Illustrated with pre and post disaster photographs, the book claims to be the premier Martinique volume in the field and offers agents large profits with low startup cost.
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Lompeii
St. Pierre
Charles Mooris
Pompeii
Martinique
Trinst
Morris’ Boos
West
Outfit
Clark & Co
4Th St
Philadelphia
Life of T D Talmaue by his son agents wanted
Agents wanted for a promotional book titled Life of T DeWitt Talmage by his son Rev Fraxx DeWitt Talmache and associates of Christian Herald. Endorsed by the Talmage family, promising huge profits for quick acting agents. Outfit is ten cents and orders should be sent to Clark & Co Philadelphia.
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T. Dewitt
Talmaue
DeWitt T alMache
Christian Herald
Talmage
Clark & CO
4Th St. Phila
Advertisement for low prices on spring and summer goods
A shopkeeper invites neighbors to visit his store before buying elsewhere claiming the lowest safe prices and high quality stock. He highlights dresses, millinery, belts, hosiery, notions, life insurance, and grocery experience. He notes offering real nice suits and garden tools, dated March 1 1902.
Elixir of Life promised by famed Povter-Scientist
Dr James W Kidd announces discovery of a mysterious life giving compound claimed to cure all diseases. He offers the remedy free to sufferers, with testimonials of rapid recoveries from rheumatism to tuberculosis and paralysis. Cures reported include walking without crutches after few trials, with no risk to the user. Address requests sent to a Fort Wayne post for free samples.
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James W. Kidd
Leon
aTail
Fort Sane Ne
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Moulton
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Peaton
Mobton
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Maniton
Tyler
Texas
Bro. Perstoger
Dave Almen
Landersville
Oh Christian
Hrafg
Eta Sodtaker
Desener
Gus Baker
Astyrium
Mobile
Friedan
W. Hy Martin
Bil
Decatur
Gulf
Fort Alabama
Mary M. Robina
Mabel Busey
Prentiss Well
Marien Military School
Seusbiee
Eas
Maustriens
Jef Davis
Baptist Church
Arkansaw
Board of Revenue
Dr. Porter
Jake Swoope
Jack Windham
Judge Kumpe
G. W. Jackson
Clark Bracken
Witdham
Geo. W. Jackson
Batslard
W. Jackson
Fayette Flanner
Maz
Min
Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia, Ala
Joe Hindman
Joe Hindmar
Tuscombis Water Mills
Ala
Mins
Cora C. Collins
Athéris
W. K. Mavi
Amonk
N. Y
Wincham &Co
Omaha
Mand
Amio
Oif
Diviggiat
Mila
T. H. Irwin
I. D
W. D. Irwin's
F. D. Gibson
M. D
the Grove
Christian Church
G.L. Shelton
Moulton, Ala
Purina
W. D Irwin
Savei
Jloox
L. A. Stewart
Mscormick
Lam
Genua
Parctiksick Elkew Ify
L. A
Povter
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