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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
4
In Washington a wag pranks a motorist by entering a chauffeured limousine while the driver sleeps, bowing to an unseen passerby and sending the car home after a staged exchange. The incident, details of occupants, and destination remain known only to the chauffeur and the lady inside.
A society column notes poem lines praising self denial and waking to action and forgiveness. It also reports social visits and upcoming plans: Walter Malone party members visit Trenton Ky., Miss Glenn Lile visiting, Grace Nowlin joining a group in Mt. Pleasant Tenn., and several ladies traveling to Columbia and Cincinnati. A silver tea by Band No. 5 at Mrs. Poipttr’s home is described with flowers, a drawing contest, and an ice course snack. Families plan trips to Big Blue Spring and South Alabama visits.
A gala event at Miss Skeggs home featured Miss Augusta Dearborn as a charming visitor inspiring a lively program dance. Guests enjoyed punch, flowers, and music from the Rhodes orchestra as the reception concluded with intermission ices. The piece also notes a quiet wedding of Tracyne Baker to Jeff Minor and civic gatherings surrounding Decatur and New Decatur. Attorney General McReynolds to sue Chicago manufacturers for $800,000 in oleomargarine taxes.
Mrs J Mc Gollier returns from Walnut Grove Ala with Hitt and B P Wallace in Hitt s new car traveling 200 miles from Nashville to Louisville and likely Cincinnati for supper. Henrich Schuffmen of Huntsville visits. J T Hagin of Gadsden visits Devaturs. C Lide Jr visiting parents. W H Mitchell of Florence visits.
A newspaper column titled Good Citizenship urges duty to God country and fellowman. It stresses the voter must follow conscience, support honest leaders, and serve in war if needed, while encouraging kindness and charity in daily life. The piece cites Saint Paul and Bryant to illustrate civic ideals.
Nashville reports the sale of Rafael Almeida to Montreal. The Sporting News notes Almeida, the Marquis of Havana, was released amid speculation he may quit baseball next year. Don Rafael is praised as a great hitter and may have stayed if motivated, with Tinker’s role in the decision questioned.
August 1 1913 notice in the matter of Emily Fields estate. Luther E Pields guardian files final account and vouchers under oath for settlement. August 25 1913 set for examination and auditing of the account with notice to all interested persons to appear and show cause.
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