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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
5
Local teletype style item reports on bachelors, marriages, health trips to Cuba, and new pledges for eternal love. Mentions W. P. J. and W. C. Burrows traveling, John T. Morgan, John W. Tomlinson, and a forecast of a Bryan presidency. Includes hunting notes from Blount county and remarks on community gossip and correspondence.
Wylam whispers Mrs W Jenkins of Pratt City was guest of Mrs John Syx. John and Miss Lizzie Burrows of Dolomite visited aunt Mrs Buchell. Mrs J A Brown moved into new house. Methodist parsonage finished Rev W W Blythe moved in. Mrs Lewis of Thomas guest of daughter Mrs N Cooper. Miss Florence Sutchings and Miss Mary George Dailey of Pratt City visited Miss Hattie Bybank. Sam Craig visited Sandusky on Tuesday night. Mrs Meadon hurt in car collision at Liberty Park Wednesday. Mrs D F Thomas visited Pratt City this week. Mesrs James V Brown and Ellis P Brown bought Dr J D Stagg drug stock and goodwill. J W Brown & Co to run old corner drug store with full line and prescriptions. J H Davis paints wagons and furniture at Pratt Station. Winter underwear cheaper than you can steal it Levy. Big line of boys suits in 7 8 9 and 10 years old sizes. Must be sold to make room for new goods. I Levy.
The Epworth League met Sunday at three with Miss Ellen Shoemaker in charge. J. Miller has recovered from typhoid fever and can be out again. If you want mumps, Cratley’s Chapel offers exposure. Luther Varnon is ill through the holidays while Mrs. Pinel has moved to Sandusky. Santa Claus delivered bracelets to the girls, and Mr. B. of Brookside showed off a new horse and buggy. Messages about roof work, piano servicing, a doll prize at the Book Store, and low prices on winter pants conclude the column with local ads and observations. Characters include Rev J T Black, Mr. Varnon, Mrs. Pinel, Santa Claus, and J. H. Davis.
An explosion near Cheagi Techtine area caused no damage but an investigation found rock filling an airway cut air to the shaft, allowing gas accumulation. Curves work nears completion as crews, including E I Penington, report improvements to haulage. Local miners and families see deaths, visits, and staffing changes with several men leaving to new trades or Texas.
Andrew W Burgin a long time Jefferson County resident and seven year sheriff's deputy seeks the county sheriff office. Supporters praise his farming roots Methodist faith and thorough knowledge of the sheriff's work while noting he narrowly missed the nomination in the previous election.
The Consolidated Electric Company in Birmingham unveils a double Corliss engine set delivering about 200 horsepower to the city grid. The upgrade, after a fire halted a prior project, will boost streetcar and light current supply, reduce car wait times from twenty to fifteen minutes, and stabilize voltage for improved service across Birmingham and Ensley lines.
A notice calls attention to Alex Dallas seeking re election as coroner of Dof fersin county. Dallas, appointed to fill the unexpired term, argues his administration records justify a full term and asks voters to judge him on merit. Also mentions local ads and endorsements amid a flood of unrelated notices.
The State of Albany Probate Court sets February 3 for a hearing on a petition by Pred Chanal and others non residents in Lexington Missouri. The court orders three weeks of publication in Pratt City Herald to notify interested parties and directs mailed copies to Fred Chanal within five days after first publication.
On and after this date I will not be responsible for the debts contracted by my son Owen and this is to give warning to all persons not to trust him on my age count. Pratt City Alabama. November 9, rgge.
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