Jefferson County, Alabama - Newspaper Articles
CARDIFF.
Andy Smith Still Low-An Ovation.
CARDIFF, Oct. 27, 1897.
Andy Smith is still low.
Big Jim Williamson is reported to be working in West Virginia. He will visit here later.
I. T. Love, school teacher, is making progress and is learning young Cardiff how to shout.
Fred Schaffer is again behind the counter and keeps good fresh meat on hand at all times for his patrons.
Peter Smith of America will move here next week. He is at work at Majors.
Quite an ovation was tendered our football club on their arrival home after defeating Pratts. Robt. Williamson, John Lamont, Bob Brown, David Brown and others made speeches of congratulation.
They are the heavy backers of the club and each in his address referred to the cup as a trophy that would yet adorn the modest little village of Cardiff. Speaking over, ice cream and mild drinks were passed around by a bevy of our sweetest and prettiest girls and who also gave words of encouragement for the next game to be played at an early date. SILAS. Labor Advocate, Birmingham, AL, October 30, 1897
CARDIFF.
They say there's a good time coming, you hear it every day,
When the miners will be happy, when every one will be gay;
When no one will feel hunger, when poverty won't be a crime;
When us poor miners won't be downtrodden--oh, for that glorious time!
Oh, let it be soon, let it be soon--work when you like and get plenty of pay!
Let us all be organized for that coming day.
Then shall we have our three square meals a day, oh for that glorious time.
They say:
That the Sloss Company wants coal out from their mines very bad.
That the coal must come out regardless of cost.
If this be the case, I wish they would give the Cardiff miners a few more extra mules, as the miners of Cardiff only averaged about three tons and a half last month to the man. There are 115 men and the average output daily was 350 tons.
That is horrible to look at some of the mules they turn out to work at Cardiff and Brazeale mines.
That they have to buy a new set of harness about every week for them, as their bones cut them to pieces.
That we have got a new Superintendent over all our work. His name is Mr. Stith, from Coalburg. We all wish him success in his new position. We hope that he will be as fair to his employes as Mr. Toulmin.
That the foot ball club will have a picnic on June the 19th. JOCKER.
Whereas, The Supreme Ruler of the Universe has seen fit to visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Patterson and take away the youngest daughter of their family, on the 10th day of June, and
Whereas, it behooves us to how submissively to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the citizens of Cardiff extend our heartfelt sympathies to the grief-stricken and bereaved parents.
Labor Advocate, Birmingham, AL, June 10, 1899
Andy Smith Still Low-An Ovation.
CARDIFF, Oct. 27, 1897.
Andy Smith is still low.
Big Jim Williamson is reported to be working in West Virginia. He will visit here later.
I. T. Love, school teacher, is making progress and is learning young Cardiff how to shout.
Fred Schaffer is again behind the counter and keeps good fresh meat on hand at all times for his patrons.
Peter Smith of America will move here next week. He is at work at Majors.
Quite an ovation was tendered our football club on their arrival home after defeating Pratts. Robt. Williamson, John Lamont, Bob Brown, David Brown and others made speeches of congratulation.
They are the heavy backers of the club and each in his address referred to the cup as a trophy that would yet adorn the modest little village of Cardiff. Speaking over, ice cream and mild drinks were passed around by a bevy of our sweetest and prettiest girls and who also gave words of encouragement for the next game to be played at an early date. SILAS. Labor Advocate, Birmingham, AL, October 30, 1897
CARDIFF.
They say there's a good time coming, you hear it every day,
When the miners will be happy, when every one will be gay;
When no one will feel hunger, when poverty won't be a crime;
When us poor miners won't be downtrodden--oh, for that glorious time!
Oh, let it be soon, let it be soon--work when you like and get plenty of pay!
Let us all be organized for that coming day.
Then shall we have our three square meals a day, oh for that glorious time.
They say:
That the Sloss Company wants coal out from their mines very bad.
That the coal must come out regardless of cost.
If this be the case, I wish they would give the Cardiff miners a few more extra mules, as the miners of Cardiff only averaged about three tons and a half last month to the man. There are 115 men and the average output daily was 350 tons.
That is horrible to look at some of the mules they turn out to work at Cardiff and Brazeale mines.
That they have to buy a new set of harness about every week for them, as their bones cut them to pieces.
That we have got a new Superintendent over all our work. His name is Mr. Stith, from Coalburg. We all wish him success in his new position. We hope that he will be as fair to his employes as Mr. Toulmin.
That the foot ball club will have a picnic on June the 19th. JOCKER.
Whereas, The Supreme Ruler of the Universe has seen fit to visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Patterson and take away the youngest daughter of their family, on the 10th day of June, and
Whereas, it behooves us to how submissively to the will of Him who doeth all things well; therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the citizens of Cardiff extend our heartfelt sympathies to the grief-stricken and bereaved parents.
Labor Advocate, Birmingham, AL, June 10, 1899
DIED.
At Cardiff, Wednesday night, Mrs. Agnes Davis, beloved wife of Mr. Henry Davis and sister of Mr. Adam Stewart of this paper.
A kind and loving spirit, freed from the encumbrance of a suffering physical body, has gone to continue the investigation of eternal truth in a higher and brighter sphere. She leaves a devoted family and relatives, together with many loving friends to mourn her untimely loss. The ADVOCATE extends its condolence to the bereaved family. Labor Advocate, Birmingham, AL, November 19, 1898
MR. CRAWFORD IS CHIEF OF POLICE.
W. R. Crawford is Chief of Police of Cardiff. He was elected when the town was incorporated and he has since given entire satisfaction. This was two years ago. Mr. Crawford was reared right where we now find him, and was engaged in farming until he became a limb of the law. This is his first public position. He is 41 years old, a genial and upright man, progressive in his ideas, and an excellent officer. Labor Advocate, Birmingham, AL, May 10, 1902
All newspaper articles transcribed from referenced sources by C. Anthony unless otherwise noted.
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At Cardiff, Wednesday night, Mrs. Agnes Davis, beloved wife of Mr. Henry Davis and sister of Mr. Adam Stewart of this paper.
A kind and loving spirit, freed from the encumbrance of a suffering physical body, has gone to continue the investigation of eternal truth in a higher and brighter sphere. She leaves a devoted family and relatives, together with many loving friends to mourn her untimely loss. The ADVOCATE extends its condolence to the bereaved family. Labor Advocate, Birmingham, AL, November 19, 1898
MR. CRAWFORD IS CHIEF OF POLICE.
W. R. Crawford is Chief of Police of Cardiff. He was elected when the town was incorporated and he has since given entire satisfaction. This was two years ago. Mr. Crawford was reared right where we now find him, and was engaged in farming until he became a limb of the law. This is his first public position. He is 41 years old, a genial and upright man, progressive in his ideas, and an excellent officer. Labor Advocate, Birmingham, AL, May 10, 1902
All newspaper articles transcribed from referenced sources by C. Anthony unless otherwise noted.
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Cardiff Businesses
Sloss Company Coal Mine
Chamblee Bros. (Shoes)
Newmans Drug Store
(Extracted from Labor Advocate, 1897, 1898)
