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Newspaper
Pratt City Herald
Location
Pratt City, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1900
Page
5
Fire plugs and their locations are provided by resident engineer C H Ohme of the Waterworks. Mains are being laid rapidly as two large pumps and an air compressor arrive next week. The stand pipe will be tested and water turned on as soon as the mains are paid and machinery installed.
The Herald reported the death of Effie May Hembree a frail child stricken with scarlet fever died Friday afternoon at her foster mother Mrs. Hembree’s home. Adopted daughter and beloved by all who knew her, Mrs. Hembree extends thanks for sympathy.
Mr Wilson of Wylam preached a sermon at Jscrumley Chapel as relatives plan visits this week. Miss Gertie Johnston wed Mr James Franklin last week at the bride’s home. Several locals, including Miss Ellen Shoenaber and Mrs Elizabeth Shoemaker, updated kin in Pratt City and Carlisle. A.J. Sharp is ill while others, like Mrs M Higgins, await fever recovery.
Mrs Edith Webb announces the marriage of her daughter Grace Stella Lemmon to Mr George Weinfrey Burks on Wednesday October twenty fourth at eight oclock in Pratt City Alabama. At home after November third at 129 Third Street. Also mentions a bereavement and library opening report and a note about Chamberlains Pain Balm available locally.
Robert Russell aged about twenty, son of John Russell, was killed by an explosion of dynamite while fishing near Morris Alabama. He was raised in the area, attended church, and was living with his brother E R Russell at Jefferson at the time. The funeral was held in Morris with interment there. His father, a well known former resident, mourns the loss.
An advertisement for Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil claims to feed nerves and brain, ease neuralgia and irritability, and provide fat from daily food. It promises a free sample from OTT & BOW, chemists in New York, with a selling price of $1.00 at all druggists.
Be as much upon the quality of the instrument and the foundation as upon the skill of the performer. The Kingsbury piano owes its superiority to top materials and skilled workmen. I am the sole State representative, offering other makes, tuning and repairs, rentals with purchase options, and trade-ins.
An old publication ad promises a $50,000 giveaway by the Criterion and calls for agents nationwide. It touts easy entry with no special experience, offering liberal terms and full support, directing interested readers to send references to the Criterion Publication Co. in New York City for particulars.
A Philadelphia man touts Electric Bitters after a life threatening illness saying they robbed the grave. Testimonials from M E Lowther cite Chamberlain's remedies for cholera morbus and diarrhea with rapid relief. Lovelady's drug store promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at 25 cents. A patent laxative and cough suppressant are advertised with child friendly formats.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison in all stages by expelling the poison and restoring the body. It lists symptoms such as sores ulcers skin marks and bone pain, cites over 1000 testimonials and offers a trial bottle free by mail. Also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for throat irritation aiding sleep. Sold by R P Loyhoody.
Annie E Springer of Philadelphia praises Dr. King’s New Discovery after years of coughing relief. She reports pain in the chest eased and better sleep, claiming the remedy cures throat chest or lung troubles. Trial bottles free at R F Lovelady’s drug store.
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