Sunday Sermons and Local Notices in Pratt City
Rev JG Johnson returned from a South Alabama visit and preached at the pulpit Sunday morning. The infant child of Mesa Mrs WD Young died after months of illness. funeral was held near the post office. Rosa V Strickland plans a trip to Buffalo and New York with her brother Steve Strickland. Mrs J R Cooper returned to Gadsden with niece Rosalie McKenze. Dr E M Glenn preached at Southern Methodist Church as Rev J R Turner was away sick in Birmingham. The church, damaged by a recent storm, is repaired and again holding services. space in the high school building is being prepared for congregation use. Mercy party chaperoned by Mrs William Grady and Mr James Hennegan to Shaft No 1. list of party members provided. Numerous brief notes on locals, travels, and church activities follow, including drownings, illnesses, and school plans. The Sayreton coal output grows via Birmingham Southern rail connections, with new mine owned by Tom Stobert and Marion Wood. The Republic Iron and Steel Company builds residences along the Ensley line. a new furnace is nearly complete. Various social visits, church services, and meetings with a focus on community life and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JG. Johnson
South Alabama
Mesa
W.D. Young
Sayreton
Birmingham Southern
Thomas
Messrs
Tont Stobert
Marion Wood
Pentoy Bans
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ancien Order of Hibernians
North Highlands
Sto Llveloc
AIL Hibernians
Mrs. Burns
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Ensley
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company
Thomas Furnace
Will Advise Negroes to Stay in Alabama
A Birmingham News summary reports a controversial statement urging African American laborers to remain in Alabama. The editor of Hot Shots, Rey. Mecill, warns that labor agents may mislead workers toward relocation to northern or western areas, risking capture and harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Aid
Rey. Mecill
Far Lis
Birmingham News
Small Fire In Birmingham District
A small fire was discovered early Saturday morning in a Negro district beyond the city limits where fire department service was unavailable. Two buildings owned by Jonas Sehwah of Birmingham burned, but occupants saved most possessions. A large crowd gathered as the alarm sounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoun
Muroing Sie
Jonas Sehwah
Birmingham
Birmingham Southern
Vigorilla
Gold Heist at Selby Smelting Works in San Francisco
A San Francisco report says robbers tunneled from the bay shore 400 feet to the Selby Smelting Works strong room and stole about $240,000 in gold bullion. One bar was found on the beach next day. the bars are numbered, making disposal risky. No suspects or clues have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Valelejo
Selby
Merchants and Advertisers In a Curious Column
A fragmented 19th century style column jokes about advertising and faith cures. It weaves phrases about cigarettes that play music and mentions Mrs Dix Well and Mrs Waylack. The piece critiques nonadvertisers and hints at public perception of shopkeepers and truth in ads.
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Herald
Rosa V. Strickland
Buffalo
New York City
Steve Strickland
Blockton
J. R Cooper
Gadsden
J. B. Aird
Rosalie McKenze
E. M. Glenn
Owenton Colledge
J. R. Turner
Southern Methodist Church
Mr. Turner
William Grady
James Hennegan
Shaft No. 1
Diggins
Gate City
James Vallely
Rodie McDowell
McDonough
Lizzie Cummings
Sam Krahenbuhl
Mary Cummings
P. H. Meehls
Mary Alice Shaeffer
J.W. Swain
Carbon Hill
Clib
Willie Wakefield
Willie Shannon
Carbon Thn
Mes. M. EB. Swain
PF. B. McKenzie
J. W. Mieror
Ensley Sanler
George Owery
Blount Crossing
A. H. Daniels
Irene Kennedy
Woodlawn
Blanche Atkinson
Murphrysboro
Ill
L. H. Kay
First Avernue
Smith
Emma Edwards
Blountsville
Marie Mitchell
Sallie Bailey
Olmstead
Kentucky
Marvin Taylor
Lawrence Pennington
Tennessee
Charney Cale
Selma
Roche McDowell
William Ady
Nashville
Pratt City
Jerome Rogers
the Ladies of the
Hrie Missionary Society
Mattie
Eivsley
Morrie
Knight
Prattey
Tuxedo Heights
Mr. Knight
Brandon
Sonthees Metholise Cheech
Owenton College
Dro. Jones
Bob
Dente Lea Te Dag
Mabie
Jerne Dusty
Sormee
Wiiks
Miss Hyyeton
Feaeber
Sanath Bie
Tennessee Con Bron and Ituloud Company
Baptist Church
HW Dares
Retail Merchants’ Protective Association
Yseviation
Anna Waggoner
Bloeton
W. G. McPherson
The
Bins
Efleer
McPherson
Cleveslant
G. BB. Payne
West Highlands
Mer
Katrine
Pamn
Waylack
Rusbhie
Wayback— Winttker
Jess
Henligherene
Ura
Fme
Blagh's Gool
Ollirts
J. Blach & Sons
Cash Clothiers
First Avenue
North College Street
Nashville, Tenn
Wan Anani
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