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Newspaper

Pratt City Herald

Location

Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1900

Page

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Tax Garnishments Under Fire in Alabama City

A lengthy critique argues that Alabama tax collection relies on an outdated in person system with deputy collectors visiting each beat, leading to delays, repeated notices, and costly errors. It cites Birmingham district issues, disputed notices, and alleged overreach by collectors and deputies, urging prompt investigation and accountability for any law violations.

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Anniversary proposal for rebuilt district by July Fourth

The Herald suggests holding an anniversary celebration on July Fourth to mark the rapid rebuilding of the burned district. It urges inviting people from surrounding towns to join the rejoicing and to improve the town’s image as a good advertisement for the area.

The Herald

Pratt City Herald highlights and local notices

Pratt City Herald reports on dental ads and products, furniture and plant sales, stage and club events, and community notices. It notes funerals, baptisms, and church activities, plus local commerce from Lubecky building to Prye greenhouse, with brief mentions of fishing trips and city improvements.

May Musical Festival Lights Birmingham as Musical City

The Birmingham May Musical Festival showcases top artists Campanori Proven, Moore Miles, and Rackenberger with the Boston Orchestra led by Mollenhauer. Prof Druckenberger directs trained choirs. the event draws praise for performance quality and financial success, signaling an annual statewide tradition.

Druckenberger Boston Orchestra Mrof. Mollenhauer Birmingham

Pianola Recital Aids Organ Fund At City Hall

The M. E. Church South choir plans a Pianola Recital at City Hall on Tuesday night May 1 to benefit the organ fund. The program features Miss Willie Wilke and Mr Cowie with several vocal and instrumental pieces. A pleasant tune is anticipated and those who miss it will miss a rare treat. Beautifial Bains at reasonable prices Frye's greenhouse.

M. E. Church Organ Fund Vrye Vianola Willie Wilke Mr. Cowie Rm Athine Rutherford Missu Mary and M Will Dave Emersin R.M. Cunningham Dugilles Danie Bish Arwanea Welur Tayip Mare Roeitati Lilius Erversin Iola Ata

Infant dies in Grayville area funeral at Cop Sard

A small obituary notes the death of infant Ernest Mette Pratt, aged five, child of Mes uid M Hie, in Grayville. The notice lists residence near Cop Sard and the dates May 4 and May 5.

A. M Pratt City Eurniest Mette Grayville Pratay Pratt Clo Cop Sard King

Ensley Pratt Ice Co Builds New Factory At Pratt City

A Herald inspection of the Ensley-Pratt Ice Company plant reveals a large new factory near Pratt City and Ensley with deep wells and air lift water supply delivering 80 psi and 50 gallons per minute. The company plans to install a deep well pump to boost capacity and emphasizes a premium Arctic compression freezing process to produce fresh direct-from-tank ice at lower prices. Two red wagons will cover Pratt City and two in Ensley, with prompt service via Telephone No 2.

Daly Ensley-Prattlee Company Pratt City Ensley Herald Enaley

Epworth League Holds State Conference at Talladega

A large turnout of Epworth Leaguers from across the state gathered in Talladega for the annual conference session. A lively, profitable meeting is reported though exact actions were unclear in time for this issue. A summary of work likely will appear next week in the Epworth League department.

Epworth

Born Pinedo by Trews Wylam May Day births

A chaotic birth notice page records births at Wylam and Pratt City on May 4 and May 10 including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ei daight at Wylam and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Archie Steiling. Also ad copy promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm personal trial offers and price 26 and 50 cents with warrants and old papers at the Herald office.

Chamberlain K. F. Lovelady Pratt City

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