Whistler Receives Honor at Odd Fellows Conclave
Mobile District No 4 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows presided by L H Pringle elected at the convention in Napoleonville Lodge hall Crichton. New officers named include John J Russell Very Rev Gardner C Tucker Herman Vogel and D L Stewart. Delegates from Mobile Whistler Grand Bay and Crichton attended the meeting with craft greetings and prayers offered by Rev A B Brown and Rev G W Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
L. H. Pringle
Mechanics Lodge
Whistler
Napoleonville Lodge Hall
Crichton
John J. Russell
Union
Gardner C. Tucer
Alabama
Herman Vogel
Ernst
D. L. Stewart
McInnis
A. B. Brown
Napoleonville
Elliott G. Rickardy
R. L. Bradley
Pollard
Alfred G. Moses
Brother Odd Fellows
Albert D. Bloch
G. W. Carpenter
Messrs
W. L. Cahall
D. W. McGaughey
Garfield Sp
J. Wicke
Alberson
E.S. Pugh
Grand Bay
C. Calleau
Birmingham
William Rasmus
J. H. Cooke
Daniel Phifer
Ed Thompson
H. D. Milton
T. A. Cheney
J. G. Botter
M. M. Tilman
T. L. Adkinson
J. K
Easter frost chills Chestnut fruit hopes in Alabama
Chestnut Alabama reports a heavy frost on Easter Sunday raising fears of a shortened fruit crop. Local notes mention a Buena Vista Sunday school convention attendees and Mrs. J T Forte ill with la grippe. School ended last Thursday with exam week, while ladies tend to chickens and flowers amid cold rainy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut
Ala
Buena Vista
Walter Grimes
Jones’ Mill
L. D. Hestle
J. T. Forte
la Grippe
Simple home method dissolves blackheads with neroxin
A newspaper adv describes a quick method to remove blackheads using two ounces of powdered neroxin mixed with hot water on a wet sponge. Brisk rubbing dissolves the plugs, leaving skin soft and pores closed. It advises obtaining neroxin from drugstores for persistent blemishes.
Salts Claim Kidney Flush Clears Urine Troubles
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts and rad Salts made from grape and lemon acid to flush clogged kidneys. It urges regular meat eaters with back or kidney pain to take four ounces daily in water to cleanse kidneys, soothe urine, and prevent bladder disorders.
Funeral of postmaster and merchant noted in local obituary
A 33 year old former postmaster and merchant died after illness despite care from four physicians and a nurse. He leaves a wife two children his father and one brother. He joined the Methodist church two months before his death. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Douglas
R. C. Pettie
Woman's Missionary Union
Baptist Church
C. C. Redmonde
Jay, Fla
Eula Andrews
Ting
Selma
S.F. Parker
Alma
Mazie Parker
W. R. Wood
Burronday
D. C. Nettles
L. W. Harrison
Camden
Ethel Ross
Indian Springs
Fremont
R. L. Johnson
Leroy
Repton
E. Nettles
Methodist Conference meets Cane Creek Church in April
The quarterly conference of the Methodist circuit met at Cane Creek Church with strong attendance. Presiding Elder Northcutt delivered two sermons. Ed Gibson visited from Fulton. Mabrey Dozier returned from Montgomery after the teachers convention. Marguerite King and Henrietta Irby were visitors. Edward King returns from Auburn studying veterinary surgery at the A P I. Clark County grand jury returned twenty seven true bills, reduction from prior counts. Circuit court sits this week with Judge Ben Turner presiding.
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Lower Peach Tree
Ala
Methodist Circuit
Cane Creek
Northcutt
Ed Gibson
Scotch Lumber Co
Fulton
Mabrey Dozier
Montgomery
Circuit Court
Ben Turner
Easter Observances and Local News in Bel Forest
Easter programs filled Sunday schools in Bel Forest Alabama. Local residents James Grimes and Jesse Wilson visited Mobile and Spanish Fort respectively. Crop damage from light frost noted as farmers begin planting corn and sugar cane amid a heavy rain that benefited crops. Carrie B Gregory departed for Dothan to attend the state Sunday school convention in Balwin County where she leads organized class work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belforest
Ala
James Grimes
Mobile
Jesse Wilson
Spanish Fort
Charles Grimes
Holloway
Excel
D. R. Grimes
Coley Davison
Loxley
Carrie B Gregory
Dothan
Miss Gregory
Baliwin County
School Improvement Association plans May festival refreshment
The Daphne Ala group met at Mrs. B F Bates home and finalized May festival refreshment plans. They ordered more playground apparatus and enjoyed sandwiches and chocolate. Mr Evans Christian Endeavor field secretary spoke to the band at the school auditorium. The Civic League held its regular meeting at the Normal School building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
Ala
School Improvement Association
B. F. Bates
Christian Endeavor
Evans
Christian Endeavor Work
Civic League
Instant Hair Stain Adverts Brownstone and Brownatone
An advertisement extols instant hair stain products Brownstone and Brownatone as safe, non dyeing options versus “restorers” that claim to recolor gray. It warns against slow acting dyes and mineralbased products, touting Brownstone as easy to apply with two shade options and samples via 10 cent request.
Rare 1806 half dollar valued at three hundred dollars
A Magnolia Springs man sold a half dollar dated 1806 to a local tailor for a suit of clothes after learning the piece was a rare coin. The tailors offered up to five dollars and six dollars, then discovered the coin’s value. Only two such coins were in circulation at the time, making the piece worth about three hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmore
Ala
Magnolia Springs
Here
Clipp Recovers From Back Stab Wounds After Street Fight
A. G. Clipp, stabbed in the back and side following a family dispute, showed improved condition at the Mobile Infirmary. He told Assistant Solicitor H. H. Smith he was attacked while crossing Dearborn and Augusta Streets. Gonzales case postponed to April 14 as defense alleges Clipp was the aggressor.
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A. G. Clipp
Joe M. Go Jr
Dearborn
Augusta
H. H. Smith
Clipp
Mobile Infirmary
Gonzales
Recorder’s Court
Setengue Higdon Married Albert Patrie in Robinsonville Home
Robinsonville Alabama April 7 Setengue Sallie Higdon wed Albert Patrie Sunday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home officiated by Rev Huckeby. The note lists local visits illnesses travel and social activities including Easter egg hunt at the Lowery home and several residents’ comings and goings.
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Robinsonville
Ala
Setengue Sallie Higdon
Albert Patrie
Huckeby
Stephen Dees
Peterman
Charles Biggs
Alex Parker
James Robinson
Annie McNeil
Mobile
Alma Robinson
Benna Vista
Millie Dees
Anna Mae Jones
Atmore
Alma
Bernice Robinson
Sarah Burgess
Derwood Perlman
Little Daughter
Pensacola
W. H. Leatherwood
W. T. Robinson
Lowery
Local Notes From Union Alabama Report April Visit and School News
Mrs A J Causey of Crichton visits her mother Mrs D P Deakle. Mr R P Williamson of Mobile prepares crops and plans fall move. Miss Dora Stevens ill with la grippe. Mrs Munson Fort ill last week. Miss Zetta Deakle and Mr Willie Deakle visit Mrs Deakle. A pound party at Mr and Mrs C H Dees for Misses Watley succeeds. Fort Lake school house services held. Marion Johnson returns from Pascagoula after teaching term. Dewey Smith begins a school wagon on the west end of Union district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Deakle
Crichton
D. P. Deakle
C. H. Dees
Watley
Fort Lake
Marion Johnson
Pascagoula
Dewey Smith
Union
Local Notes From Jackson Alabama April Social Roundup
Mrs James Pritchett and granddaughter Bettie Phillips visit Thomaston Alabama while teachers return from Montgomery AE A meeting and resume school. Mr and Mrs Bob Stewart plan to move into Loper residence soon. Loper family moved to Pace Florida. A box party at Nettie Barrows home funds Methodist Sunday school. Olive Bolen hosts Sunday school class Friday at Commerce Street home. Keeble Crav... pleasant visitor Friday and Saturday en route to Walker Springs where she is assistant teacher. Tuesday is clean up day in Jackson with broad participation.
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Jackson
Dr Ebl McCafferty Visits Mobile and Local Notables
Mt Vernon Alabama April 8 special report notes Dr EBL McCafferty visiting Mobile Thursday. Miss Katie Wright of retinlavine visits Mrs E McCafferty this week. Miss Rhet Haselmaier visits Mobile Thursday and pursues vocal lessons with swift progress. Mr Albert Davis begins a small fitness bus service and reports strong local business.
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MT. Vernon
Ala
Ebl McCafferty
Mobile
Katie Wright
Retinlavine
E. McCafferty
Rhet Haselmaier
Haselmaiier
Oris
Albert Davis
Fitney
Theodore Theodore Mill Changes Hands in Theodore Alabama
The mill previously owned by J. R. Powell is now owned by W. T. Jackson of Theodore. The mill is operating full time producing cabbage crates. Visitors Mr. Fates Williard and Mr. Willis Broadus of Crichton called at the mill.
Repton Grammar School Play Delights Town Hall Audience
The Excel grammar school student body staged a well received play at Repton town hall Saturday night under Mr. Mason. J L Dean, recently moved from Mobile infirmary, remains in serious condition. Dr A M Ferguson left Bermuda to care for his mother near Bay Minette and has returned home. Edwin Dean, age one, started a barn fodder fire while playing. neighbors promptly contained it with minimal damage. Miss Shomo of Mount Pleasant and Miss Johnson of China finished successful terms as Bermuda school teachers.
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Repton
Ala
Repton Town Hall
Excel Grammar School
Dr. Mason
J. L. Dean
A.M. Ferguson
Bay Minette
Bermuda
Shomo
Mount Pleasant
Johnson
China
Edwin Dean
Salitpa Residents Gather for Weekend Visits
SALITPA Ala April 8 Special Mr Jim White of the Southern Bell Telephone Co Mobile spent the week end with home folks Miss Grace Pugh and Stella Robinson of near Coffeeville were the guests of the Misses White during the week end Messrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salitpa
Ala
Jim White
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Mobile
Grace Pugh
Stella Robinson
Coffeeville
White
Run Down Woman Fort Edward N Y Triumphs with Vinci
Mrs ELMER GLIDDEN describes a run down, nervous state after failing remedies. A friend recommends Vinci cod liver and iron tonic, which she says built up her strength and allowed her to do all housework. The ad promotes Vinci for run down and weak conditions and lists sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Edward
N. Y
Vinci
Elmer Glidden
Van
Local residents attend to ill and passing in Gainestown area
C F Doyle and R H Berry returned to Gainestown to resume work. Several visitors called or traveled near Womack Hill West Point Coffeeville Jackson Grove Hill Bay Minette Marvin and Cambridge to see relatives. The community shares updates on recoveries and a death with condolences to Mr W H Fleming in Grove Hill.
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R. I. Williams
Campbell
Julian McLeod
W. W. Waite
Grove Hill
J. W. Waite
H. A. Berry
Jackson
Walter Deas
Coffeeville
J. K. White
G. W. Dunn
Claude Dunn
J. Z. Brannon
Bay Minette
W. L. Singleton
Marvin
C. H. Atchison
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Cheney
Nahural
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Dexter
C. F. Doyle
R. H. Berry
Gainestown
Joe McCorquodale
Womack Hill
Annie Turner
West Point
Cross Roads
D. D. White
C. F. McCorquodale
Dennis May
West Bend
Katie White
Orlean Dawson
J. R. Armistead
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W. H. Fleming
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