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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
4
A collection of society items notes visits from Marshall and Florence residents, church guild meetings, guests from Roswell and New York, and local announcements. It lists receptions, travel plans, and upcoming meetings at St John’s Guild and Central M E church.
Exclusive shirt patterns offered by Bailey and Pointer with a focus on tailored fit. Customers are invited to view samples and have adjustments made to ensure proper sizing and value.
Local church asks contributors to submit announcements on cards and mail them to the church office by Saturday noon to appear in the church column. The notice emphasizes timely receipt and contains no additional details.
Edwin C Betts leaves for a short business trip to the De Caturs Huntsville Mercury Banner. John Minor departs for Sheffield to run the Grill Room at the Sheffield Hotel with W A George. A W Hill of Mooresville visits. Prof J H Hendricks of Birmingham visits. A D Edwards of Florence visits. Norman Marion to return home from Birmingham and Atlanta. W H Weakley back from extended business trip. Fennel Davis leaves Payne Lumber Co to join H H Hitt Lumber Co camp.
Sunday School at 9 30 for men and women organized classes. No preaching at 11 60 a m due to pastor's vacation. Preaching at 8 00 p m by Rev I F Hawkins presiding elder. Good music. A cordial welcome to all.
The Opelika News reports F P Glass of the Montgomery Advertiser and Birmingham press comment on efforts to block Hobson's election. It notes editorial political strategy to favor Johnstone and questions whether Governor ONeal acted sagaciously in the state’s Senate race.
All services tomorrow as usual. Sunday school at 9 45 and preaching at 11 am. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30 pm. The pastor Rev J P Cotton will occupy the pulpit. Visitors and strangers cordially welcomed.
Morning service at 11:00 features a solo by Mr. Quidley. Prayer meeting follows on Wednesday evening at 8:00.
The pastor Rev. R. S. Walston preaches at 11 a.m. on The All Sufficient One and at 8 p.m. on The Highest Good. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. conducted by Samuel Blackwell, Superintendent. The public is invited to attend all services.
The conference of governors, in session at Colorado Springs, selected Madison Wisconsin as the next convention site. Clem Beachy Jr. of Lexington, a driver and trainer of trotting horses, is dead. A package at Milwaukee Central police station contained eight pounds of dynamite. Judge John M. Lassing likely to retire from the Court of Appeals bench this Saturday in Washington.
The Decatur Daily invites readers to submit names of visitors or departures. Call 386 w or 46 New Decatur to have a personal mention published. The notice emphasizes including any names, regardless of surname, to inform city friends.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer exchange, the fugitive names five laws that apply to cages and mentions ten ways to evade them. He agrees, asking for about seven evasion methods at the usual Market price.
Northwestern Christian Advocate cites Tribune editorial condemning gambling as an insidious evil. It argues dangers extend beyond dens to bars saloons tobacco shops and places promoting bets prizes and odds that foster gambler habits.
Plainfield New Jersey resident Mrs G Stengle reports relief from chronic stomach upset after using Chamberlains Tablets. She says after reading letters in a booklet she tried the tablets and has taken most of a package with improved appetite and tolerance to food. Sold by all dealers.
Many customers report relief from headache neuralgia and mental worry after using Stutt’s. The ad boasts cure claims with a money back guarantee if not entirely satisfactory and offers bottles for 25 or 50 cents. Dillehay Bros in South Decatur distribute the product.
A brief note urges subscribers to call if their paper is not delivered in the afternoon. It states there is no way to know without a call and that staff will ensure the carrier serves them each day.
Bee engraving prices listed for visiting cards with notes on finishes and quantities. (Note: content appears garbled. readable elements indicate pricing and engraving services.)
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