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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
4
Fayetteville visitors and travelers are listed with several local residents, including H K Holeman Jr and T Harvey. The D A R meets, Cotaco Club plans a meeting, and multiple births, weddings, and visits are noted along with bridge club entertainment and a choir gathering.
Miss Corine West, a well known Decatur pianist and moving picture pianist, has accepted an engagement at the Masonic Theatre and will begin tonight. She is experienced in both heavy and lighter music and is noted for wide performance credits.
A local notice invites shoppers to buy Christmas gifts for family members and directs customers to Dillehay Brothers on Fourth Avenue for purchases.
From exclusive manufacturers Thompson on Second Avenue showcases the largest Christmas line of fine cigars and cut flowers. He is the local Joy of Nashire agent and promises prompt service for holiday needs.
Wong Sok, a Chinese Ipoh resident, gave a friend five counterfeit silver coins as a wedding present. After a violent disturbance, he discovered he had lost his thumb and right ear. The incident allegedly involved Crow & Crow's toys.
At the Masonic Theatre on Monday evening Mrs. Hannibal Williams impressed a representative audience with her Shakespearean portrayal. The audience praised her artistry and versatility as she rendered numerous characters with natural ease and clear conveyance of the play’s themes.
The ad promotes Christmas gift ideas including Fergerson McKinney shirts leather hand bags smoking sets military brushes shaving mugs and collar boxes with tie racks. It highlights a 6 pair 4 hose offer guaranteed to last four months and urges customers to decide what to buy for father brother or husband.
Millions of dollars were wiped from stock values as top bull interests shifted to the bear side in a raid that pushed the market to new lows for recent months. A noon recovery of about one point followed, but many speculators failed to meet margins amid a demoralized market.
Crow and Crow's features a holiday display of toys and china with seasonal bargains. Shoppers may find gifts for children and collectors among the curated selection.
Jesse Ladd of South Town was arrested yesterday by Chief Deputy H H Wright on alleged violations of the prohibition law and posted bond for appearance before the Law and Equity Court.
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