Sunday Liquor Law Violations Lead to City Court Arrests
Sunday brought a row of arrests for violating the city liquor ordinance. Detectives were used to secure convictions as several saloon proprietors and their bartenders faced charges. Notable fines included Charles Williams 25000 and costs and Bowers Walker jailed for perjury. The Mayor vows strict enforcement and no favoritism. Pratt City Band invites engagements under Prof. Peter DeRoy, a longtime local director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickerson
Dude Saloon
Will Swain
George Gorts
Morris
Henry Chamberedon
Williams
Pete Perolio
Charles Williams
Hump Morris
Bowers Walker
Hatap Morris
Herald
Pratt City
Peter DeRoy
Pointed Paragraphs and Local Advertisements in Pratt City Herald
A collection of brief notes and ads from Pratt City Herald items. C. V. Holmes advertises shoemaking and warranty of prompt fair prices. Local sales, visits, injuries, new ice cream parlor, and hardware items at Lacey's Racket Store feature alongside multiple community notices and street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Holmes
Holmes
Oliver & Harvey
Knights of Pythias
Waterworks Construction Advances With Pipe and Boiler Supplies
Contractors for the waterworks plant have secured material for about 13 wells. Boilers and stand pipe will come from Chattanooga, with pipe locally fabricated by Dimick Pipe Company at North Birmingham. Subcontractor Halmber will manage pipe laying and reservoir construction as grades are set, aiming to complete the system before winter.
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Chattanooga
North Birmingham
Dimick Pipe Company
Halmber
Dimick
City completes well number two to 250 feet depth
Well number two in the city water system reaches 250 feet after drilling through soap rock. Tests show water capacity and quality similar to the first well, both regarded as the best freestone water. Engineer Byrne reports four men surveying and preparing to lay pipes.
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City
Incendiary Fire at McDonough Residence
At about nine on Truvatay night an incendiary entered the Pat McDonough home and robbed the wardrobe before setting fire to a bed. Mrs. McDonough was away half an hour. Mr. McDonough saved the house by dragging the burning bed outside and injuring a hand in the act. A coal oil jean was found under the bed. The motive appears robbery and the culprit fled.
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Pat McDonough
Southern University advert long column in Greenssboro Alabama
Southern University at Greensboro Alabama advertises a strong reputation under Rev E M Hosmer. Pratt City alumni excel locally and several students plan to return this fall while others consider courses. W W Daniel and family plan to return from Martselly next Wednesday.
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the Southern University
Greensboro
Ala
8. M. Hosmer
Pratt City
W. W. Daniel
Martselly
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Lacey
C. L. LeCren
Wylam
Nannie Morriw
Rosa Strickland
Alabama Press Association
Pier's Peak
Colorado Points
Allen J. Keeles
Birmingham
Arie Wakefield
Mr. Wakefield
Jefferson Cycle and Electrical Shop
Ezell Station
W.N. McKenzie
J.D. Hanbey
W. H. Zuber
Gate City
Tuxedo Park
Robert Thomas
Miss Georgia
M Aday
Athwata
Georgia
Lacey's
Mrs. Lente
East Highlands
Minnie Culverhouse
Pratt City Herald
W.G. Orme
Buford Payne
Michigan
Third Street
Second Avenue
Waterworks Construction
Byrne
City Waterworks Enginery
Southern University
Douglas, Stacey Adams
Fair and Square
J. Blach & Sons
Cash Clothiers
North College Street
Nashville, Tenn
First Avenue
Alabama
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