Adamsville Wires Local Happenings and Town Changes
Bam Jones visits from Lake City while W M Adams returns from Winston County trip. Mesars Collar and Butch dissolve partnership. James Bradford joins Mammoth Dry Goods as assistant book-keeper. John Vermilion opens restaurant and meat market at old post office building. J T Mewborn returns from St Clair County trip. Mammoth Meat and Vegetable Market thrives under 8 D Foulks. Will Maxwell sings What is Home Without Papa. Refutes death rumor of Mr Brarler. Cherry and McDaniel plan to open barber shop. Kitt Lonigan visits Coal City. Rev Gossett preaches at M E church. Adams, McLane, Orange plan merchant and miners bank. Jim Mewborn becomes assistant clerk at Blue Front Store. James McKnight joins Salvation Army. Wylam reportedly hosts illegal alcohol machines. council urged to act. Thomas Ellis ill. Nat Millian and William Rose move from Tennessee. James Vines and Nannie Birchfield wed at bride’s father home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Neal
Beaver Creek
Mesars
Collar and Butch
James Bradford
Mammoth Dry Goods Company
John Vermilion
J.T. Mewborn
St. Clair County
Wylam
Ensley
Thomas Ellis
Nat Millian
William Rose
Tennessee
James Vines
Nannie Birchfield
Sunday
Edwards and Thomas Tie the Hymen at St John Ensley
Dr Joe H Edwards of this city married Miss Edith May Thomas of Ensley at St John Episcopal church Ensley with Rev T J Board officiating Miss Mary Thomas was bridesmaid and Charles Mandy best man The couple received many gifts and well wishers wish them a happy voyage over life. Sadie McClellan was badly hurt in a school fight with several ribs broken. City council held first meeting with several ordinances read Rev F S Wilson visited Village Pass and conducted service there He was with his family Gardner Club held weekly dance and entertainment at George Gardner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Edwards
Edith May Thomas
Ensley
St. John Episcopal Church
Rev
T. J. Board
Mary Thomas
Charles Mandy
Sadie McClellan
Board of Mayor
Valedictory address by Ephor Herr ends four year term
The four year term as Justice of the Peace concluded as Ephor Herr departed for service of the Supreme Judge. He praises fair, courteous rulings, notes few appeals, and invites any wronged party to seek apologies before leaving public life. He hopes to remain a peaceful, moral citizen and recalls a large funeral gathering for Morgan family in Walker County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephor
Justice of the Peace
Zion
Walker
Fayette
Ebenezer Church
Quinton
Walker County
P. J. Powrtu
Chamberlains Cough Remedy a Great Favorite
The soothing and healing properties of Chamberlains Cough Remedy make it a favorite with people for colds croup and whooping cough It has a pleasant taste and quick cures praised by mothers of small children It is sold by R P Loveland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P
Lovelad
J. B. Stagg
Alabama Industrial School for Boys Needs Funds and Furnishings
Judge Feagin highlights the Toys Industrial School in Birmingham as a vital, manned 136 acre farm near East Lake. He notes a $4,000 debt, a capacity of forty boys, and a dire need for equipment, printing presses, clothing, tools, and building essentials to educate and rehabilitate youth through industry supported by contributions from citizens and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feagin
Jnferine Criminal Court
Birmingham
Toys Industrial School
Industrial School For Boys of
Alabama
East Lake
Svill
Col
T. G. Bush
Alabama Industrial School
R.D. Johnston
Montgomery County
Jefferson County
Board of Revenue
Funds needed to sustain boys home project
The article argues for continued funding to support a boys home housing up to 120 bays with daily routines of study, work, drill, and moral instruction. It praises the project as reclaiming wayward youth from vice and crime, and notes endorsements from state, clubs, and citizens. Also includes ads for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and other remedies.
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Dyspepsia Cure Ad
A promotional block touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for burns and skin ailments and DeWitt’s Dyspepsia Cure by Dr. J B Stagg, claiming digestion help and rapid stomach relief. It also advertises musical goods at Jefferson Cycle and Electrical, Ezell Station, and various patent remedies with promotional quotes and claims of quick, radical cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt'n Witch Hazel
Salve
DeWitt's
J. B. Stagg
Jefferson Cycle and Electrical Shop
Ezell Station
Burna
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Blood Poison
The ad claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poisoning across stages by destroying syphilitic poison in the blood and rebuilding the body. It lists symptoms like sore throat pimples coppery skin ulcers and joint pains and cites over 4000 testimonials. Also warns about counterfeit salves and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a genuine remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. F. Lovelady
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pat Felton, JR
Adamsville
Bam Jones
Lake City
W. M. Adams
Winston County
8. D. Foulks
Will Maxwell
Messrs Cherry and McDaniel
Pratt City
Kitt Lonigan
Coal City
Mr. Gossett
Blount County
M. E. Church
H. ©. Adams
P.O. McLane
John Orange
Merchants’ and Miners’ Bank
We Jim
J. W. Lindsy
Blue Front
James McKnight
Salvation Army
Dewey
Gardner Club
George Gardner
Sk Damiak
Ile
BEN. M, Jacobs & Brothers
Alaba
Ken
Scott
New Yorks
E. E. Forbes
Montgomery
South
New York
Montgomery, Birmingham
Anniston
Rome, Georgia
J. D. Pattie
Aoro Pattie
First Avenue
Warner
DeWitt
Dr. J. B, Bragg
Cuibalc
Bi DeWitt
J.B. Stagg
PreTiates
Matarias
Welglas
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