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Newspaper

Pratt City Herald

Location

Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1900

Page

5

Musical Notes from Pratt City Band Update in Birmingham

Local ensembles in Birmingham report changes and upcoming events. The Wratt City Band practiced recently despite schedule shifts, and the Southern Corner Band adds a double bell euphonium with plans for a six member lineup this season. The Pratt City orchestra skipped Thursday practice due to church meetings but will resume May 10 under L. O. Norns. Phil Memoir enjoyed a complimentary trip to New Orleans from the L&N Railroad.

Phil New Orleans Lon=ieville and Nashville Railroad Company Wratt City Pratt City Norns

Wylam News Roundup and Local Incidents

Wylam and Cardiff football clash ended 3 to 1 in favor of Cardiff at Tuxedo Park. Wylam Odd Fellows held a park picnic nearby. John McCrossie injured in Saturday game. amputation required after machinery accident at the keg and stove factory. Town residents plan a Wednesday meeting on incorporation.

John McCrossie Wylam Cardiff Tuxedo Park Wylam Odd Fellows Robert Curley Texas Mollie Williams Torter J. H. Eubank E. H. Anders Pratt City Charlie Thomas John Thomas

Pierce to Visit Birmingham to Address Miners

W. C. Pierce secretary and treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America will be in Birmingham on May 28. He plans to speak to miners at several locations in the district during his stay.

W. C. Pierce United Mine Workers of America Birmingham

Cabinet Baths Bring In Home Vapor Turk Baths Offer Relief

Miss M Beardsley appointed special representative for Irwins Cabinet Baths section has placed several units in city homes. Benefits include relief from chronic troubles and rheumatic pains with healthy use. Demonstrations at Model Pharmacy window and information via Miss Beardsley or Herald office. Regular use costs only cents per bath, making them affordable for all.

M. Beardsley Irwin Model Pharmacy

Slope 6 No 6 Pump Dam Failures Amid Fatal Accident

Below the Surface SLOPE 6 No 6 has been drowned out since April 22 as workers struggle with pumps and boilers. A deadly accident occurred Wednesday night when Wes Prive was killed and two others injured. Foreman E W Taylor and crew faced wrecked cars and a steep slope as they toiled to set a rope pumped system.

Wes Prive J. ©. Case E.w.taylor Walter Smith Mr. Taylor

Cardiff and Wylam football match at Tuxedo Park picnic

A Pratt City joint picnic at Tuxedo Park by Odd Fellows of Pratt Ensley and Wylan featured speeches on Odd Fellowship by Rev. Johnson and Rev. Williams, a large dinner, and a football match between Cardiff and Wylam. Cardiff led with goals from G Brown and J McNally as Wylam pressed, but the report ends before final result.

Odd Fellows Pratt Ensley and Wylan Tuxedo Park Southern Cornet Band Pratt City Odd Fellowship Mr. Johnson Anmuston Mr. Williams Jasper Cardiff Wylam G. Brown Cardiff Cam Gibson Brown

Crumley’s Chapel Notes and Local Visit Greetings

Sidebyside notes report Miss Davie Young ill this week. Mr and Mrs J W Hanchey visited Snow Spring last Sunday. Miss Comm Young visits Versisvat Roseda. Rev Redd performed a wedding at Adamsville on April 20 for C C Phaxton and Lyle Shoemaker, former Crumley’s Chapel members. Wade Crowder of Troya stays with sister Mrs J W Hanchey. Eugene Miles visited Horse Creek last weekend. Miss Gertrie Johnston and Ida Black attend the Sandusky protracted meeting. Mr H J is seen en route to Mr Tramble’s.

C.C. ‘Phaxton Lyle Shoemaker Adamsville Redd Crumleys Chapel Wade Crowder Troya J. W. Hanchey Eugene Miles Horse Creek Iertie Johnston Ida Black Sandusky H. J

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promised To Boost Strength

A newspaper ad touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills promising a keen brain and high ambition. A 25 cent box is sold by R. F. Lovelady in Crosby Mississippi. J Q Mood Justice of the Peace testifies the One Minute Cough Cure helps breathing and relieves cold and throat and lung troubles.

Dr. King R. F. Lovelady Dragaint J. Q. Mood Justice of the Peace Crosby, Miss

May issue of Youth's Companion previewed

The May issue highlights contributions from Sir Norman Lopkyer and United States figures like Attorney General John Wy Grigas, plus pieces by Williams, Howelle, Wilking, and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers ad copy. It promises at least one serial and several adventure tales by popular writers.

Norman Lopkyer United States John Wy Grigas Hoa Taylor Spain Willian D. Howelle Mary _E. Wilking Popilar

Resolutions for Brother Scarborough of Florida Lodge No 450

Florida Lodge No 450 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons mourn the death of Br Scarborough. They commend his zeal for the fraternity, his charity to the needy, and his upright character. The lodge extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and directs mourning for thirty days with draped banners. A copy of the resolutions will be published in Pratt City Herald and sent to the family.

BR. Seurbury Garay Florida Lodge No BR. Scarborough Zealas E. R. Dickerson D. Cumstock

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