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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1915

Page

3

Celebration marks twentieth wedding anniversary party

The event for Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith spanned a week of social functions with a Saturday ceremony, guests welcomed at the door, elaborate card tables, graceful decorations, and gifts from visitors. Attendees included numerous local families and out-of-town friends, while other notes mention junior electric stove demonstrations, convalescence of Mrs. J. L. Quidley, and club calendars across social groups.

W. R. Smith H. %. Beara W. St. Shelton Chas. Shawhan Mobile Beard Frank Petty H. A. Skoeggs Chas. Odom Jas. Chrissinger W.A. Prickill Clarence Bodimer C. B. Elliott R. E. Sanders W. R. Hall H. H. Mitt A. Binford W. A. Bibb J. W. Cunningham H. T. Gill John Donnell A. J. Miller W. P. Pogarty A.C.’ Cane B. B. Pickens R. H. Wolcott C.B. Elliott

Alien Wife Loses Citizenship Voting Right in Supreme Court

American born woman who marries a foreigner loses her citizenship under expatriation rules and cannot vote. In the case of Ethel McKenzie wife of Gordon McKenzie a British subject the Supreme Court ruled against her claiming she is disqualified from voting based on her status.

International News Service Washington U. S. Supreme Court Ethel McKenzie Gordon McKenzie

Seven Negroes Arrested for Gaming in Abandoned Jail

Seven Negroes were arrested for gaming at the old city jail this afternoon after being picked out for a quiet craps session. They were caught shortly after the game started and detained on gaming charges by Chief Davidson and Policeman Gobb. they are to be tried this afternoon.

Davidson Gobb Pegroes

Decatur Daily Special Christmas Edition Preview

Local Decatur publication promotes a special Christmas edition inviting readers to share the holiday issue with friends and family. The playful call highlights festive content and community reminders.

KET LN Decaturs Daily

Prone 46 and Subsortre for the Vacators Bata

In a terse item, Prone 46 and Subsortre are listed in a note for the Vacators Bata. The fragment reads as a catalog or update with limited readable context and no clear event. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.

Christmas Gift Outlook At Decature Stores

The Decature retailers report strong stock levels this year with a wide range of gifts for men including ties cigars and bedroom slippers. Shoppers can expect a broad selection and popular items like suits razors and gift sets.

Christas Decaturs Mer‘mts

Germany Recalls Captains Ed and Von Papen in Dec 7 Move

Berlin announces recall of Capt Roy Ed and Capt Von Papen after US request. German decision came after careful consideration with the embassy's military and naval attaché posts to remain vacant for the remainder of the year. The action signals coordination with Washington on the recall.

Amsterdam Germany United States Roy Ed von Papen Berlin Washington

Personal Notices From Courts And Visitors

The report lists individuals such as D Wilkinson Sr and J Guest from Columbia who visited yesterday. W W Callahan Senator W Lowe and Hon Penhis Tidwell are ending court at Moulton this week. M Speake left for Moulten to attend circuit court for two weeks. Judge RK Brickell presides with Mr Almon and others adjourned to Cullman for a week.

W. W. Callahan Seniator W. Lowe Hon. Penhis Tidwell Moulton M. Speake Iray Moulten Eircourt Dge RK. C. Brickell Robert Brickell Almon D N Brickell

Ballas Quashes Case Against Ben Strange

A case against Ben Strange is dismissed by Ballas on a claim of $1,000 in damages. The article notes a casual resignation in a local dispute, and shifts to a broader holiday shopping scene with toy displays, gifts, and merchandise across Decatur street.

Ballas Ben Strange

Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner by Westminster Bible Classes

A Turkey and Birthday Dinner will be hosted by the Bible classes of Miss Groenendyke and Mrs. Payne at the Westminster female church in the Wassault building on Thursday December 9 from 5 30 to p m. Tickets are 85 cents per plate and fancy holiday articles will be on sale. Rooms open at 2 o'clock for sale of fancy work.

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Irving Cummings Delite Theatre Delite Neal Navy W. A. Bibb & Son Morgan County National Bank Odom Shoe Company Second Avenue, New Decatur Igeret Clinton Ghelten Alabama Power Co Gilder Santa J. L. Quidley Grippe Mattie Ashford Courtland R. G. Cortner The Atlanta Constitution Adgabama J. H. Peebles Kathleen Mooresville Atlanta Wowan Dirs. Jas Chrissinger Priscila Chit Mra William Garnett Cotaco Literary Clib—Mre Eurenie Guy Bercan Clib—Myé. Benson Bridge Club Jas. L. Behola Westminster Uv. D. C W. A Marjorie ‘Miller Hi. T. Gin Fred Bloodworth Anus Dowd Otto Modhes Joseph Frahn Alien America Home of Roper Capt. Blackwell Putnam Bodemer Marguerite Clark Helene of the North Masonic Dee D,. Wilkinson Sr Flint Stterday Thev. J. Guest Columbia Yeeze Ballas France Tonzer Santa Claus Bank ‘Street Second Avenue Belis Twin City Preapyténan Adios T. BE. Pride Decatur Robertson & Alexander ST. George Cafe West Lafayette J.B. Murphree Llornton J. W. Thornton
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