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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1912
Page
2
Entered as Second Class Matter February 26, 1912 at New Decatur Alabama. Rates listed for carrier and mail subscriptions plus a notices policy and editor credits. For President in 1916 Oscar Underwood of the Heart of Dixie mentioned.
A Lebanon Missouri grower finishes packing 6000 apples in boxes each perfect in shape color with at least two leaves. The apples were paretally inspected and treated to retain flavor and wrapped in tissue. Workers separated stems to keep leaves, earning 15 cents per apple. shipments priced at 40 cents each in New York.
Atlanta, Dec 9. George Hamilton, driver of the Black Maria, says five prisoners escaped last night after a noisy joy ride. Police reserves were called out. three prisoners were Black, one a white woman. Hamilton is jailed on intoxication and disorderly conduct, bond set at 100 dollars. He faces further charges before the police commissioners and city court tomorrow.
In the matter of the estate of Leonard Lee Crow, a minor, the Commercial Buryings Bank and Trust Company, guardian, files its account and vouchers in Morgan County Probate Court for final retirement of the guardianship. The document notes the final settlement and a stated date of December 16, 1912.
Sunday altercation near Oak Extract Company left John Portwood seriously stabbed by Jim Long. Long was arrested at Decatur depot just before boarding for Scottsboro. He faces assault with intent to murder. preliminary hearing set before Justice Butler tomorrow at 2.
We offer the largest assortment of dolls ever, including the Hug Me Kiddies with the baby stare. Dillehay Brothers on Fourth Avenue present this expanded selection for shoppers seeking a wide variety of dolls.
Ten violators of the peace appeared before Mayor Wolcott in New Decatur with fines totaling 184 70 dollars. A A Fisher paid 21 60 for tag plus 8 60 for disorderly conduct and jail lock breaking. Charlie and Arthur Hudson faced multiple fines after a home disturbance. Charlie paid 6 60 for disorderly conduct and 13 60 for fighting, Arthur 8 60. Duncan, Dean, Parker and Jim McMaton each fined 6 60 or 21 60 for alcohol related offenses. Farris Foust charged with disorderly conduct at 6 60.
Dillehay Brothers on Fourth Avenue Taft offers family Bibles and self pronouncing teacher’s Bible plus four red letter testaments in multiple sizes suitable for Christmas gifts.
Boniface McCollough entertains thirty guests at his hotel where steam heat at the county jail refuses to work. Explanations note the heating plant has been malfunctioning for days despite repair efforts, leaving guests in discomfort while weather stays cool.
Jesse Lingo called at the county jail to secure bond for his brother John Lingo but learned of an adultery indictment. Sheriff McCullough invited him in then secured the warrant, placing Jesse in John’s cell to await trial in Law and Equity Court. Also notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from Decatur Drug Co.
President Taft expected to decide this afternoon whether to sail to the Panama Canal aboard the battleship Arkansas which departs Key West on December 17. If he goes the Arkansas carries supplies a bath tub and a bed for the president and a stenographic and wireless unit. Delaware will accompany Arkansas to provide overflow space for Taft’s party and the voyage should last about two weeks with Christmas at Christobal.
Chronic rheumatism weakens muscles and joints. Ballard’s Snow Liniment claims to restore strength and suppleness. It is sold by Owl Drug Co at 25c, 50c, and 1.00 per bottle.
A blaze at 4 PM partially destroyed the Giles Brothers Plumbing Co and R L Aycock grocery building on Oak Street. Decatur fire department confined the fire to the one structure, owned by Giles Brothers, with partial insurance coverage. Moving items included travel sets and cigars.
Advertisement urging use of Chamberlains Tablets for bilious attacks. Claims effectiveness and notes sale by M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
Steam Laundry at 248 and 25 Moulton Street offers wash and fold service with free delivery. A Decatur branch operates with a local phone for quick pickup, highlighting prompt handling and convenient contact.
A short notice advertises an artistic selection of Christmas Cards and Booklets titled Tage and Seals offered by Dillehay Brothers located on Fourth Avenue.
Advertisement for Zemo by BE W Rose Medicine Co. St Louis describing rapid dandruff disappearance. Claims clean coats, healthy scalp, glossy hair. Sells at $1.00 with a 25 cent trial bottle at Dillehay Bros Drug Store.
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