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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
4
In Hxkann news columns the Birmingham Southern Railroad Company is criticized for delaying deployment of a flagman at the depot crossing. Citizens urge immediate railroad action or to hire a flagman themselves to prevent accidents and restore safety.
The piece notes receipt of the first copy of the Sheldon Edition of the Topeka Capital and previews a cautious editorial course. It recalls past opposition to a Birmingham Water Company contract for city water, cites Birmingham fire pressure issues, and questions water pressure for wide systems. It cites Nat Baxter of Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad and includes a testimonial for Kodol Dyspepsia Care.
The piece argues against U S intervention in Transvaal affairs. It defends Kruger’s government as harshly opposed to freedom for non Dutch groups, denounces British meddling, and urges rejecting petitions for interference while noting past Venezuelan conflicts as a gauge for future action. It portrays 200,000 Boers controlling 260,000 whites and claims 60,000 Boers oppress 200,000 energetic residents.
A small fire near the Albany oil house early Friday burned two coaches of the Southern Railway Company with only nominal loss to the system. A dairyman in Albany sought a doctor for his sick child and, after purchasing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, reported the child improved and the remedy gained local recommendations. R. F. Lovelady advertises ailments and products including Herbino at 25 cents.
A Montgomery Advertiser item reports that rumors of the marriage between Davis and Miss Taylor are disputed. It notes the couple wed at the Taylor family home near Louisville, Kentucky, with the bride’s father absent and not in favor, dismissing claims of an elopement.
The Jefferson val ty voters cite distrust of Governor Johnston and wonder why others should vote yes for the senatorial session. The Mercury notes the political tension as citizens weigh the governor's stance and local security. Oscar Underwood, Birmingham representative, is praised by the Athens Democrat for appointment to a key committee, seen as fitting honor and duty.
Advance sheets received for a new book by Mrs. Emeline Hicks of Lanningburg New York titled The Currency Question. The work presents the silver side of the money question with a sketch of the rise of the money power. About a hundred pages, 20 cents, available at The Herald office Pratt City Alabama.
The Seventeenth Annual Convention of the Alabama State Sunday School Association meets in Opelika at the Methodist church with reduced railroad fares for delegates on a certificate plan. Officers, pastors, and three delegates from each Sunday school attend, and leaders from Alabama and Tennessee join the program. Notable speakers include Rev F Purser, Prof H Hamill, and Rev George Bachman, with primary work led by Minnie Allen Kennedy and Mrs Hardie.
Eastlake resident W A Williams withdraws from the county coroner race and urges friends to vote for incumbent Alex Dallas. He credits Dallas with a productive term and asks supporters to back him, noting Democratic precedent and urging consistent support for Dallas in Jefferson County. Mrs Harriet Evang of Hinsdale also endorses One Minute Cough Care for child relief from croup.
An old advertisement page touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for rectal fistula and mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as remedies. It includes testimonials from Rev. W. E. Sinzar and Dr. J. B. Stagg praising these products. Chamberlain's Pain-Balm is recommended for rheumatism, sprains, and bruises with a money back claim. Prices noted as 25 and 50 cents.
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs J H Eubank for sympathy during their daughter's illness now recovering. Then several medical testimonials tout quick cures and remedies by One Minute Cough Cure Dr J B Stagg DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Dr Erskines Cactus Compound with mentions of prices and local sellers. The notices read as advertisements and personal thanks in a small town paper tone.
The partnership known as H. B. Hopper & Co. dissolved by mutual consent. The business will operate as J. M. Grady & Son, collecting all claims and settling all bills of the former firm. Signed by M. Grady, H. & Horvin, March 1, 1900.
Fragmented OCR announces multiple candidates for Jefferson County offices including Sheriff Clerk of the Court and Board of Revenue. Names like Andrew Morin, Prof. W. Meadors, J. Pawel, W. H. Crowle, and others appear amid party notes and a mortgage sale preview with legal details and estate description in Alabama.
AP reports McLouehtin seeks Assessor of Jefferson County as a Democratic party candidate. Alex Dalles runs for Coroner of Jefferson County pending Democratic party action. W. , a candidate for Coroner in Jefferson County, seeks party backing. J AL Skinner seeks reelection as Commissioner for Beat 2, subject to Democratic party action.
The Lewisburg Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society in Jefferson county voted to condemn beer and other intoxicants at serious meetings and to seek cooperation from church and rural groups to end the practice. A special committee including Miss Gertie Todhunter Miss Dena Langyebhiss Queen McKenzie John Bick and C J Burrell submitted resolutions urging sobriety, decency and orderly conduct in exercising franchise and governance.
Notice is hereby given that I am the true owner of a mortgage and note given by Manus Monjot and Sylis Monjot to Mary Valle, dated March 3, 899, recorded in volume 236 page 66 of the records of mortgages in Probate Judge's office, Jefferson County Alabama. Public warned not to buy or claim any interest in said mortgage or note as owner. Dated March 13, 1yoo, Evgrne VoLin.
Public auction to sell Lot 12 in block 12 SW 14 of NW 1y of section 29 township 17 south range 3 west described in the decree of August Chapal vs Fred Charl et al dated March 11 1900. Commissioner J G Crews will conduct sale at the courthouse door Pratt City on Monday April 2 1900 at 12 o'clock noon for cash to the highest bidder.
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