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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
4
Dr W T Pride of Madison is in town today. B F Holmes returns from a business trip to Birmingham. Malone is out today. John F Levin visits Hartselle. J B McDonald moved into 630 Johnson residence and plans to bring family soon. Gus May of Valdosta Springs visits the city today.
The T F B Club will hold a meeting at their club rooms on Second Avenue at 8 p m Sunday afternoon. If it's Flowers, see us. We represent three leading florists in the South. Owl Drug Co. 123¢ When you have a bilious attack give Erlain's Tablets a trial. For sale by S M Thompson and Decatur Drug Co De Neyanady.
Society notes describe the Stephens Chapter D A R meeting at Mrs Hal Beard s home with Mrs Godbey presiding and plans to invite Athens chapter for January 17. Other items cover U D B meeting at Mrs Cartwright s with sketches of Robert Toombs and Jefferson, a Smith Cortner wedding nuptials dinner, and Christmas displays at Mrs L W Barton s home with sales proceeds aiding a social. Several members travel or stay home for grippe and holiday visits.
Florence Forbes assists as an associate judge in awarding premiums for the Alabama Poultry Association show at Birmingham. The exhibitions are praised as among the best in the country by experienced judges. Also notes on public health and a local residence for sale with terms offered by T. Wm. Dix in Decatur.
A dozen people were severely injured in a spectacular fire at a tenement house. The lower section housed 18 stores and occupants jumped or crawled from windows to escape. Cold weather worsened the suffering and losses exceed $200,000.
United Press reports Archduke Ertieteete to be rehabilitated by Emperor Franz Joseph after months of reduced status. He may resume army duties and marry. His prospective wife, daughter of Professor Czuber of Vienna High School, would be ennobled as Countess.
Superintendent P A Oden is reported seriously hurt at his Somerville home. His wife Mrs M A Andrews and his brothers and sister in Birmingham have been summoned to his bedside.
Kugler accepted an acting offer and was photographed before being robbed. His pocket-book, watch, chain and valuables were taken, and he was knocked unconscious. When he recovered, his fellow actors, the manager, and the cameraman had vanished.
Advertisement for Bailey and Pointer on Bank Street promotes exclusive men’s gifts and timely options. Call for personalized selections and to suit any man’s interests.
Cologne reports a dramatic incident along the Rhine where two robbers target a woman. A passerby, identifying as a moving picture manager, intervenes and the robbers flee. The tale highlights German criminals using a Biograph accessory.
The Law and Equity Court of Jos M Ratliff vs St John reports a compromise with defendant paying 200 and costs to the plaintiff. Attorneys for plaintiff C L Price and B T Wert for defendant Callahan and Harris.
In damp chilly weather there is a large demand for Ballard's Snow Liniment as people who know its relieving power in rheumatic aches prepare to apply it at the first twinge. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Owl Drug Co.
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