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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1912

Page

6

Mrs Hannibal Williams at the Masonic December 9

The Norfolk Landmark lauds Mrs Williams ahead of her Romeo and Juliet appearance Monday evening. It praises her charming personality and versatility, noting her impassioned renderings of Shakespearean characters and Mendelssohn music. Reserved seats available at box office after 6 p m tonight. Also mentions Chamberlain’s Remedy with local druggists endorsing it for coughs and colds.

Norfolk Landmark Ng Pictures Mendelsohn Adv

Auction Bridge Club Hosts Courteous Afternoon Social

Mrs Baxter Crawford acted as hostess for the Auction Bridge Club on Thursday at her Jackson street home. Tables lined the living room with plants and flowers. Mrs W K McNeill posted the high score. Visitors included Mrs T G Burkes Mrs W R Smith and Mrs Paul Crawford. A correction notes Miss Elizabeth Knight of Michigan won the Silk Stocking Club prize, not Miss Olive Knight.

Auction Bridge Club Baxter Crawford Jackson’ Street W. K. McNeill T.G. Burkes W. R. Smith Paul Crawford Olive Knight Elizabeth Knight Michigan

Local Notices From Birmingham And Area Gather For Events

Mrs Watson arrived names Birmingham Reverend Norton as pastor of the Methodist Church. Mrs Jno Pointer entertains Sewing Club at Church Street. Richard Nevill of Trinity critically ill. Will Crawford to host Auction Bridge Club next Friday. Harry Reeder and bride at home with groom’s mother on Canal Street. New baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Tom Reeder. Methodist church ladies market Saturday at 2 pm at Vointer and Rauschenberg Second Avenue store selling dressed turkey and festive edibles.

Harry Reeder Sheffield Canal Street Ladies of the Methodist Church Vointer& Rauschenberg Second Avenue

Taft Family to Occupy Bull Moose Mansion in Washington

The Taft family will occupy Gifford Pinchot's Bull Moose mansion on Dupont Circle for the winter season. Mrs. Thomas K. Laughlin, sister of Mrs. Taft, leased the Pinchot home, a premier Washington residence, to host a social focal point during Congress session.

Washington Taft Gifford Pinchot Forrester Dupont Circle Thomas K. Laughlin Pinchot Prom Jeeps

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cold Cure

Advertising notice urges Chamberlains Cough Remedy to treat colds and reduce risk of serious diseases. It claims safety for children, contains no opium, and is sold by S. M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.

Chamberlain M. Thompson New Decatur S. M. Thompson New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co Decatur

Self defense claim noted in Brake case report

The article discusses a self defense justification by Brake who cited threats from the deceased. It also includes an advertisement urging use of Whitd's Cream Vermi Euge to treat worm infections in children, claiming health improvements after treatment.

Brake

Brake murder trial heads to finish tomorrow

The John Brake murder case in Hartselle proceeds in Law and Equity Court as witnesses are examined and the defense argues the killing of Ernest Brothe was at home.

John Brake Ernest Brothe Hartselle Law and Equity

Zemo Dandruff Cure Ad Promises Quick Results

A vintage advertisement touts Zemo as a rapid dandruff remedy that cleans left coats and nourishes the scalp. It claims easy application, no smell, and glossy hair. Manufactured by E. W. Rose Medicine Co. St. Louis and sold nationwide for $1.00. test bottles of 25 cents are offered with money back guarantee at Dilletay Bros. Drug Store.

Zemo E. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis Dilletay Bros. Drug Store

Des Moines Man Seeks Quick Cure for Rheumatism

A Des Moines man suffered a shoulder attack of muscular rheumatism and, urged by a friend, considered Hot Springs at a cost of over $150. He found relief with Chamberlain's Liniment, claiming recovery within three days of the first application. Sold by S. M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.

Des Moines Hot Springs Chamberlain M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co Decatur

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Buttreys Store of Fashion Remeber Decaturs Hannibal Williams Masonic Claus Frankel Manhattan Samuel Ars Emmette Sanders Bell Phone Fifth ‘Avenue South Me B. H. Turner W. E. Skeggs Grippe Carolyn Gortner Thos, Bowles Thomas Nashville E. B. Norton Florence Mr. We Hendrix Birmingham Jno. Pointer Sew'ng Club Church Street Richard Nevill Trinity Will Crawford Mrs Tom Reeder Bull Moose Thos. K. Laughlin MES, Taft Pinchot Home United Press Plymoth New Zealand Lubin the Law Claneman Harry Myers OwlDrug Co Dandruff Hazel Kirke Moving Pictures Majestic Mabel Trunelle Hazel Delite Air Rifles Zoc the Christmas Shoppers’ Headquarters W. W. Garnett Star Bison Gaumont Kay-Bee P. S Horton & Hodge Furniture Second Ave Foster H. Pointer Bank Street Decatur, Ala
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