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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
3
Berlin reports on the Strumnite front in southern Servia where Bulgarians captured 10 British guns. In the last two days Gen. Von Roevels forces took twelve hundred prisoners in the Balkan theatre according to the war office.
The notice urges readers to mail a copy of The Decaturs Daily Special Christmas edition to friends. It emphasizes sharing the festive paper and spreading holiday news through mailed copies.
A reflective piece contrasts women's strength with daily burdens. It follows a patient, a helper, and a shopper, noting resilience in pain and decision making. A club calendar line hints at meetings and activities led by Mrs. Fred Bloodworth and Miss Marjorie Miller.
The Austin Hotel at Railroad and LaFayette streets, formerly the American Hotel, is undergoing a full remodel. Proprietress Mrs. Ernest Carriger says the property will soon be one of the best equipped in north Alabama with a remodeled dining room and a commitment to top service in the city.
Reverend R J Walston pastor of Central Methodist church hosted a dinner for his board of stewards at the Lyons hotel. Toastmaster A G Patterson spoke of the high esteem of the stewards and a large guest list attended including Ira F Hawkins F J Troup B S Johnson L P Troup E W McCleskey and others.
Mrs. W A Curry hosted the United Daughters of the Confederacy with talks on political differences and anti-bellum Christmas. Married Ladies Bridge Club, with Mrs James L Echols as hostess and Mrs Henry Binford as guest prize winner, met for three tables of play. Other social notes include Bridge clubs, visits from Atlanta and Mobile guests, and dinners hosted by Mrs Chas Shawhan and Mr Edgar W Godbey with Birmingham visitors on Decatur affairs.
The New Decatur city council opens a special meeting to start fixing merchants privilege taxes for next year with few changes expected. Telegraph companies may be the only new privilege tax added to the schedule.
Washington reports cancellation of exequatur for Alexander Von Nuher Austrian consul general in New York and a demand he depart or face criminal charges. The move follows Austrian claims Justice Department charged him with plotting to destroy U S ammunition plants. Similar action expected for three other Austrian consular officials.
A fragmented OCR listing names and locations shows guests and hotel ties across multiple states including Alabama Tennessee Georgia Maryland and Texas. The long roster includes RK C Bedard F G Merrill B Carmstrom J Nates Hartselle G W Hay Tenn L McHugh Memphis Otis Nelson Pulas ki Huntsville and others.
Mrs Upton Sinclair's libel suit for 10000 against the Greenville Democrat was dismissed in County circuit court at the plaintiff's cost as not prosecuted. The case was one of several filed last spring amid reports she and her husband and others demonstrated before Rockefeller offices in New York City.
The Presbyterian ladies announce a Japanese sale at the office of T. E. Pride on December 10. Visitors are invited to enjoy tea or rice water and browse Japanese Christmas presents.
Bible classes of Miss Groenendyke and Mrs. Payne at Westminster Church will host a turkey and birthday dinner in the Wassault building on Thursday December 9 from 5 30 to 9 Pm. Plates are 35 cents. Rooms open at 2 for sale of fancy work. D 4 St
A brief item notes that cards for candidates can be printed on site at the Decaturs Daily office. The notice emphasizes available printing services for campaign materials.
The Jackson Street Church of Christ plans a meeting starting next Lord's day at 11 a.m. and continuing through Friday night. The writer preaches Sunday morning and evening, with I. C. Hoskins of Florence, Alabama as a guest preacher. All are invited to attend each service.
Judge Wm. EF. Skeggs will travel to Birmingham tomorrow for the state Durock Jersey association meeting. He will also attend the auction sale at the close of the meeting.
Decatur Daily Christmas edition promises a record run with a festive extra edition. Readership urged to place orders early for additional copies.
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