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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
3
Advert from Decatur Alabama touts China Hall as a source for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel and a Little Early Risers laxative. Mentions names Smith of Butternut Michigan and Ackerman Goshen Indiana praising early risers for headache relief and gentle bowel cleansing. Also notes dates March 8 1900 and March 21 county convention primaries.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Lamp and Hall goods at the China Hall Decatur Ala with prices for lamps bowls cups and glass items. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure from Windham Co and a testimonial on its effectiveness for dyspepsia. A brief note recalls Capt A A er visiting and cheap items like plates and knives.
A local ad touts the China Hall in Alabama promising the most complete selection of queensware and glassware. It warns buyers that delaying could cost time and money by shopping elsewhere at the China Hall.
Tomlinson and Gibson were at the Court House Monday and faced a misunderstanding during the speaking. Both gentlemen were acquitted after the proceedings.
Nabbed with rheumatism, Plain's Pain Balm offered as a cent trial. One application claimed to relieve rheumatism sprains and pains faster than other treatments. Cures cuts burns and glandular swellings quickly, bottle warranted, price varies with honesty as a steady yet slow assurance.
An ad fragment touts Dr. King's New Life as a cure improving stomach and liver issues. It claims the product unlocks latent vitality and energy, urging readers to try it for 23 cents at Windham.
An advertisement claims a home remedy, presented as a safe cure for coughs and various illnesses, praised by a Newark man’s wife and a supposed relieved user. The pitch emphasizes quick, pleasant effects and asks readers to trust its health claims.
A London woman faces a blocked path as the road back is closed, signaling a turn in circumstances and prompting questions about remedies and delays. The brief notes an emphasis on setbacks and the stubborn friction of travel.
A patient with prolonged oil suffered for months until two physicians declared the case hopeless. One 25 cent bottle of Kain's Colic Cholera and Di Remedy provided permanent relief after five doses. Mrs F E Watson of Aiken recommends it as the best. Windham & Co. druggists sell it.
A cryptic verse asks about origins of a baby. The speaker cites heavenly births and divine acts, noting eyes born from sky, tears waiting, and cheeks like white roses. The dialogue-style questions and final line attribute existence to God’s plan and a playful name signature.
WANTED reliable man for manager of a branch office to open locally. Good opening for an energetic sober man. Mention this paper when writing. A. T. Morris, Cincinnati, Illustra ted Catalogue Acts postage. 7-6W
The Spring term of Circuit Court convened in this place on Monday last with Hon. fl. C. peak presiding The Grand and Petit Juries were impaneled and the Civil docket sounded when the Court proceeded to business Mr H Barwin was made Foreman of the Grand Jury Attending attorneys included M Sherrod Courtland Kirk and Jackson Tuscumbia D W Speak Decatur D A Grayson Huntsville
A. R. De Fluent of the Jour nal Doylestown Ohio suffered rheumatism in his right shoulder and side. He reports that Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave almost immediate relief when his arm was useless. He keeps using Pain Balm as a constant companion. For sale by Windham & Co Druggists.
The community mourns Mrs Julia Deane Bailey wife of Capt. A. W. Bailey who died at home in Hillsboro on Thursday morning last week. A Missis sippian by birth she was about fifty and will be laid to rest in Inka, with her dust sleeping until the resurrection. She was esteemed by all who knew her and a life sketch is promised in next week’s Advertiser. Deepest sympathy is extended to her grieving husband.
EL C Payne New Decatur sells lumber. Voters who expect to run before the Democratic primaries on April 14 must file their names with A F Redman Courtland by March 26 to appear on the ticket.
The obituary notes the death of Charles Kh Roberson, praising his noble character and strong support for righteous causes. It mourns the loss to Lawrence County and extends peace to his dust.
Volcanic eruptions aside, skin eruptions are soothed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It treats fever sores ulcers boils felona corns warts cuts burns chilblains and piles. The remedy is advertised as the best on earth with a 25 cent price per box and a cure guarantee, sold by Windham & Co., druggists.
The Mississippi legislature passed a bill stripping the governor of appointive authority and forcing vacancies to be filled by a special election. The Athens Courier cites this as a democratic reform and urges Alabama to imitate it, warning that patronage breeds political machines and undermines democracy, citing Joe Johnston.
E. C. Payne of New Decatur operates a lumber business and reports C. P. Prenitt, previously ill with measles at Dr Cartwright's residence, showing improvement and expected to be out within a few days.
Authorized notices announce Davyip Almon James D Seay and S Gipson as Democratic party candidates for the Alabama Lower House from Lawrence County in the August 1900 election.
We are authorized to announce Rob ert P Morrison Jas T Smith Geo W Jacobs John S Stephenson and R H Ellis as candidates for Sheriff of Lawrence county in the 1900 elections. All entries note eligibility under Democratic party action where stated.
We are authorized to announce Frank T. Neely a candidate for Tax Assessor of Lawrence County at the August election in 1800 subject to the action of the party. Also William W. Alexander and Liam S. Gray named as candidates for Tax Assessor at the August election in 1900 subject to Democratic party action.
The notice announces LIAM W NESMITH as a Democratic candidate for Tax Collector of Lawrence County in the August 1900 election. It also references David HoupparRp Bracken as a candidate for the August 1960 election and LIN M Carvill as a candidate for Tax Collector in Lawrence County, noting party approval processes.
In 1900 a report notes P Henderson and A Beaty as candidates for the Lawrence county treasurer seat, with the race proceeding in the August election under party or legal action pending.
E. C. Fayne of New Deca Birmingham is selling lumber and erecting a theater claimed to be among the finest in the United States. Birmingham stands strong under all circumstances, per the Troy Messenger.
A Denver man died last week by his own action when he shut himself inside a refrigerator and was gradually frozen. Authorities described the death as chilling and deliberate, highlighting the unusual method and the apparent intent behind the act.
An old advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for digestive and kidney troubles and impure blood. It claims improved beauty, nerves, and skin, urging readers to buy at Windham & Co's Drug Store.
A compact reflection on choosing silence amid contradicting impulses such as impersistence vulgarity or envy. The author argues restraint over reaction, suggesting quietude protects dignity and clarity in volatile social exchanges.
The Scottsboro Citizen notes the push to make General Wheeler governor is viewed as a move aimed at pleasing Jesse Stallings. The editorial frames the tactic as calculated and potentially appeasing Stallings, reflecting local political sentiment.
Le C Payne headlines the Pin Hook beat as the New Deca column reports the dog days are over with a sharp turnaround. Local sports desk notes Payne guiding a unit to renewed momentum and stronger results.
The Commissioner's sale proceeds by order of Judge J C Kumpe of the Probate Court of Lawrence County to be held March 2 1900 at the courthouse. The property includes the east half of the northeast quarter minus eight acres in Section 34 Township 6 Range 8 and the east half of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter in Section 27 Township 6 Range 8. It will be sold for cash to divide among owners George W Jackson and Susie Dutton. J C Crow Commissioner fee five dollars.
The February issue of Sunny South Magazine presents 35 pages of southern literature with colorful covers and a frontispiece design. It promotes the publication as a valued addition to southern homes and offers sample copies and subscription details.
The piece notes public fatigue with major headlines from the Dreyfus case, Cuba and Porto Rico, Manila Bay, and the BoerBritish war. It argues readers crave variety and change, and warn issue hunters and platform builders to avoid flat, stale material.
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as the largest medicine sale in the civilised world. It claims mothers and grandmothers used it for indigestion biliousness and general malaise, noting doctors were scarce. It promises quick relief with a few doses and lists druggists as sellers.
The list records names such as W. L. Dinsmore Walter Orr A J Walker Ira Shoemaker Jesse T Wallace Lynch Irwin RS Miller O Dilbeck Charles Pfaff A A Mc Gregor W B Lee T M Pickens J J Duke minier and amounts paid to various dates through 1901 including dollars pounds and cents for extension or settlement of accounts. Some dates run to 1899 1900 1901 with payments ranging from 50 cents to 2 dollars and including multiple currencies.
The Montgomery Journal reports the death of C. B. Roberson, Lawrence County superintendent of education. R. L. Quinn, his brother in law, is authorized to conduct the state public school teachers quarterly examination in Lawrence County, utilizing all papers of the deceased. The superintendent vacancy will be filled on or before the fifteenth inst.
Brief items include a dyspepsia cure claim, comments on Gen Wheeler, a garden seed topic, a Tuscombe call, peace talk for Boars, deaths of Baby Dean Morrison and Mrs Etheredge, a marriage in 1900 between C A Curtis and Esper Donaldson, a death near Mt Hope, W J Nesbit Co moving to Breck Building, and a plug for China Hall merchants urging a rising trade.
A one year bundle lets readers receive The Maulton Advertiser and our paper for $1.65, a reduced price from the regular combined rate of $2.00. The offer emphasizes savings and single period access to both publications.
Elder E. E. Byars will preach at the Christian Church in Moulton on the first Lord's day in April at ll o clock in the morning.
A Bedford County farmer praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for preventing doctor visits and curing colds. He notes keeping a bottle open at home and using it at first sign of illness, with Windham & Co. as the local druggists selling the remedy.
The Chicago Times, a leading Republican paper in the United States, predicts the party will be defeated over the Porto Rico policy and the Porto Rico Tax Bill, criticizing former president Ben Harrison's stance as a factor.
Prominent Hannibal citizen Mr J Lilly recounted a near death from typhoid fever progressing to pneumonia. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief after one bottle, stating he is now well and strong. The patent medicine is praised as a universal throat and lung remedy with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial bottle at Windham & Co’s Drug Store.
Advertising rates list charges for inserts at 1.00 per inch for the first insertion and 0.50 for each later insertion under three months. Three, six, and twelve month rates available on application. Obituaries and Tributes 0.10 per line. Local items and political notices 0.10 per line. Announcing candidates states and districts 10. County offices 5. Payment due after first insertion. Personal communications charged at double rate.
Chancellor W J H Simpson Circuit Judge H C Speake Judge of Probate J C Kumpe Solicitor R H Lowe Circuit Clerk A J Crosthwait Register in Chancery D C Goodlett Sheriff Walter Roberson Tax Collector J W Jeffreys Tax Assessor W W Simmons Treasurer Jack Jeffreys Supt of Education C B Roberson County Surveyor W E Hotchkiss County Surveyor B D Lester Crow Ala County Court Jurge J C Kampe County Solicitor D G C Almony Members of Board of Revenue R B Porter J K Swoops A J Wincham and W Jackson
Circuit Court opens on the first Monday in March and September, lasting two weeks per term. Chancery Court begins on the fourth Monday in February and August, with County Court on the third Monday each month. Probate Court on the second. Board of Revenue meets on the second Mondays in February, May, August and November.
Baptist church led by A. W. Briscoe preaches on the fourth Sunday with morning and evening services and Sunday School at 9 each Sunday led by T. J. Ainsworth. Methodist church has morning and evening services on the first and third Sundays with Rev. G. L. Crow and D. C. Goodlett overseeing Sunday School at 9. Christian church offers Sunday School at 9 with W. W. Alexander as superintendent.
Regular communications of Moulter Lodge No 6 A F and A M on the fourth Saturday each month at 2 p m. N G Pelashaw W M IL G Almon Secretary.
Arria Lodge No. 110 Knights of Pythias meets at Castle Hall Moulton each Friday at 8 o'clock. Walter Stephenson C C J M Sandlin K of Ruand S.
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