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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1912

Page

4

Personal notes from Decatur social scene

Mrs John Pointer has recovered from a severe fall and is able to be out. Franklin Ky guest King Baird visits the family of Ben Baird. T M Dix of Decatur visits Alabama Fidelity and Casualty Co offices. Former Montgomery Montgomerian and top insurer. Lewis Hardage ex Vanderbilt captain visits with parents. M D Wiggins of Hartselle in the city. R G Rhodes improving after illness on Lafayette street. For bilious attacks try Chamberlains Tablets. For sale by S M Thompson and Decatur Drug Co Decatur. Admission 10¢ and 20¢.

John Pointer T. M. Dix Decatur Alabama Fidelity and Casualty Co Mr. Dix Montgomery Advertiser

Charms of Miss Cortner Highlight Decatur Socials

Decatur society notes recount a Christmas color themed ward party given by Mrs Council Elliott in honor of Miss Carolyn Cortner with red and green decor, candlelight, and a ros y centerpiece. Other events include club meetings at Ferry Street and social gatherings with plans for a dance at Elks hall and multiple visits from local guests, plus a charity market at Knights of Pythias Building and a church aid sale.

Carolyn Cortner Council £ Viett Cortner Henry Zeitler Olivia Knight Elks Hall The Decaturs Ladies Aid Society First Presbyterian Church Decatur Knights of Pythias Vine and Bank Streets

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Prevents Severe Infections

The advertisement states that most infectious diseases like whooping cough diphtheria and scarlet fever follow a cold and that Chamberlains Cough remedy quickly cures colds and reduces danger. It claims the remedy contains no opium or narcotics and can be given to children with confidence. Sold by 8 M Thompson New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co Decatur.

M. Thompson New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co Decatur

Recital Postponed for Miss Magness Pupils

Owing to Christmas holidays the recital by the pupils of Miss Pauline Magness is postponed until after the holidays. Miss Magness will spend the holidays at her Nashville home in Tennessee.

Dorothy Callahan Randolph-Macon College Mrs. Callahan Pauline Magness

Flowers and Florists Ad by Crow and Crow's

An advertisement touts China at Crow and Crow's location and notes three leading Southern florists with Owl Drug Co at 123t as a referenced partner or nearby landmark.

S. Flowers Owl Drug Co

Mrs. P. A. Oden Improves After Illness

Mrs. P. A. Oden, previously ill with pneumonia at her Somerville home, is much improved today with strong hopes for recovery. The illness followed her care for husband P. A. Oden, who died Saturday night from pneumonia.

P. A. Oden Somerville

Handsome Windows At Stinson Bros Jewelers Delight Shoppers

A bustling Second Avenue display at Stinson Bros Jewelers draws crowds as Christmas shoppers admire artistic window scenes. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for constipation and says Kaleby & M. Thompson and Degat Drug Co in Dewatur stock them.

Chamberlain Kaleby & M. Thompson and Degat Drug Co Dewatur, Ad

Also Mentioned on This Page

Buttreys Store of Fashion King Baird Franklin, Ky Ben Baird Lewis Hardage Vanderbilt Mrs Munroe Hardage M. D. Wiggins Hartselle R. G. Rhodes Lafayette Street S. M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co Frankel Manhattan Samuel Spielberger Society News Mrs. Council Elliott Foster H. Pointer Ferry Street Harold Hildreth Elizabeth Jones Clapton Margaret Clarkson Gladys Godbey Terrace Place Ellenor May Burleson Mt. Hope Brent Preuit Second Avenue Gilk Stocking Club Hattie Alexander Lucile Murphey Nashville Progressive Culture Club G. L. Bowles Married Ladies Bridge Club John Knight Corinne White Tennessee Woman’s Literary Club Anna Borden E. H. Allison J. D. Wyker Ohio R. E. Sanders 6Th Avenue West Ala China Crow & Crow's Rodger’s Silverware Rome Edison Drama Hiram Goodwin Robert Brower Mrs. Goodwin Louise Sydmeth Marcia Goodwin Gertrude McCoy Charles Brookfield George Lessey Kentucky Hills Mary Pickard Marietta PATHE Pearl White Santa Claus Garnett’s Cogner Bank and Vine Streets Theatre Tonight Carlyle Blackwells Harry Meyers Morgan Furniture Company Moulton Second Ave Warren Kerrigan Jack Richardson Mabel Trunnelle Herbert Prior Majestic Stocmolders Morgan County National New Decatur, Alabama A. Bloodworth New Decatur Alabama Decatur Light, Power & Fuel Co Stinson Bros Sensible Bank Street Decatur, Ala
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