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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1914

Page

4

Personal Notices From Orange and Local Area

H. H. Hitt called to Orange New Jersey to be at the bedside of Mrs. Margaret Halsey who is ill. Hon. Tennis Tidwell left for Moul to attend court. J. B. M. Bloodworth reported in good health. M. Hurd very ill at his residence on Sixth Avenue. H. Edwards offers cleaning and pressing at 32 Bank Street.

If. H.H. Hitt Orange N. J Margaret Halsey Tennis Tidwell Moul Im. Hurd Sixth Avenue Grammer Harold Wright

Walter Johnson Signs with Chicago Federal League Club

Walter Johnson, premier pitcher of the American, has signed a two year contract with a Chicago Federal League club. President Charles Weghman announced the deal and said the salary details were not disclosed. Joe Tinker relayed the news after seeing Anson in Coffeyville Kansas.

Chicago Walter John Charles Johns Weghman Joe Tinker Anson Coffeyville Kan

Ordinary Dub and the backbones of a nation

A long column riffs on the Ordinary Dub archetype as society debates who deserves praise. It contrasts critics and elites with the plodding working man who labors daily, supports family, and embodies civil virtue amid cultural snobbery and social flux.

Auction Book Club Meets at Mrs J H Donnell Home

The new card club named Auction Book Club gathered Saturday evening with Mrs J H Donnell hosting. Four tables formed in the living room for auction. Mrs W R Smith won best score and received In the Eyes of the World. Miss Harriet Alexander won the guest prize and Prentiss Blackwell the gentlemen's prize Light refreshments were served. The meeting will be held on alternate Tuesdays. Engraved visiting cards are advertised.

Auction Book Club J. H. Donnell W. R. Smith Harriet Alexander Prentiss Blackwell

Higher Duty for Chaplain in Congress

Representative Denis O Leary of New York laments the constant talking in congress and suggests he would quit praying for members if he were the chaplain. The piece also advertises engraved visiting cards with styles and prices.

Ards Denis’ O'Leary New York Congress

Newly Elected State Regent of the D A R Named

Mrs Dobbs a Virginian by birth and Montgomery resident, is praised as a home woman with strong charitable work. She led Peter Forney Chapter for two years, presided over Ionian club and Dixie Chapter U D C, and will join national committees to advance women and children welfare.

Centurs Oscar Wilde Wilde Erlynne Adience Peter Forney Betttane Ionian Club Dixie U. D.C Dobbs Montgomery A. B. Woodfin First Baptist Church Judson Ida Woodfin Cobbs Storey

German victory at Lodz seals Russian retreat

Berlin reports the Lodz battle ended in a German victory with the city captured and Russian forces in retreat. German forces endured heavy losses but recovered to press the pursuit as officials announce the outcome. A Montevideo dispatch adds that the German steamer Patagonia was sunk by a British cruiser in an Atlantic clash possibly involving Japanese forces.

International New Berlin Lodz Germany International News New York Montevideo Uruguay Herald Atlantic Patagonia

Trial of 36 Master Plumbers on Sherman conspiracy

Des Moines records indicate the trial of 36 officials and members of the National Association of Master Plumbers indicted for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Pleas of not guilty were entered. Grand jury indictments were returned last June and all defendants are free on bond.

Des Moines National Association of Master Plumbers

Germans Gain More Territory in Poland Reports Say

Berlin dispatch says Germany has taken Lodz and achieved other important successes in Poland, according to further announcements this afternoon.

Berlin Lodz Poland

Japan to Send Troops to Egypt or Europe Predicted by Emperor

Tokio reports an imperial speech to Parliament indicates Japan will soon deploy troops to Egypt or Europe. The Emperor praised military gains in the Orient with ally forces and urged continued loyalty and swift pursuit of the war’s final objective. He called for cooperation with the administration’s program.

Tokio Japan Egypt Europe Orient

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