Visiting relatives prompt Aycock to return home for Christmas
A. L. Aycock of Louisiana and Texas, visiting relatives here, will return home for the Christmas holidays. Brother E. G. Stebbins from Pointer & Stebbins is at his home. Walter J. Nesbitt is on a business trip this afternoon. A. Damauter of Huntsville is in Decaturs on business. J F Walker of Pontiac Michigan is here on business. R. L. Colbert, an officer of Limestone County, visits the cities today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Aycock
Louisiana
Texas
Mr-Aycock
Stebbins
Walter J. Nesbitt
A. ©. Damauter
Huntsville
Tg In
Decaturs
JF. Walker
Pontac, Mich
R. L. Colbert
Limestone County
France Won’t Treat Cotton as Contraband
Washington reports a French government notification stating cotton will not be treated as contraband. The notice adds that cotton has already started moving to Germany and Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Whimsical Fragments and Holiday Notes In The Vanguard
A patchwork of quotes and verse opens the page, moving into social notes and calendar items. Poetic lines mix with local society news as Elizabeth Rosser’s verse appears, followed by Music Study events, club meetings, and holiday guest reports from Mrs. Boswell to Miss Dutton and others.
Buncu or Roses Play At New Decatur High School
Friday at 3 30 p m the second year pupils present Buncu or Roses at New Decatur High School. The event is a piano and personal benefit with Mrs Earle Phinizy and Miss Workman starring. Cards were played Tuesday at the Phinizy residence with prizes and a luncheon noted.
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Buncu
New Decatur High School
Knights of Pythias Hold Bible Jubilee Meeting
The Knights of Pythias held a public Bible Jubilee at their lodge with about 75 members and visitors from Athens and Hartselle. Eleven candidates were inducted into the rank of "P" as the Rathbone Bible was used. A banquet followed at the Decatur Cafe before officers headed to Birmingham for another Jubilee meeting.
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Knights of Pythias
Athens
Hartselle
Rathbone
Decatur
Birmingham
T. M. Dix
Fred R. Wheaton
L. S. Waltroth
Anniston
J. M.danelley
Selma
P., A. Taylor
Montgomery
Graham Perdue
Marriage License Issued to W M Morgan and Jovie Ball
Local brief notes list a marriage license for W M Morgan and Jovie Ball of Eva. Also reports Decatur Council meeting postponed to tonight due to alderman absence and possible year-end session. D Cashin sues L N Railroad for 3000 over injuries at shops. Westminster Presbyterian Sabbath School to present Christmas program Xmas Eve at 7. W R Speer of North Arabian Traction Co injured on ladder and expected to return soon.
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W. M. Morgan
Eva
Jovie Ball
Decatur
Nelson
Westminster Presbyterian Sabbath School
W. R. Speer
North Arabian Traction Co
Free Lecture at De Extur High School Tonight
A moving picture and lecture on the Pavatma exposition will be shown this evening at De Extur High School at eight o'clock. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deextur High School
Birth Born to Mr. and Mrs J T Brown
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J T Brown on the date indicated in the notice. The event is noted as a family milestone with no additional details provided.
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Mrs. J. T. Brown
Death of G W Royer at 79 in local residence
G W Royer aged 79 died at 5 30 this morning at his home 1311 B 6th Avenue after illness since May He leaves a wife three sons and five daughters A Confederate veteran and longtime Central Methodist Church member funeral at 1 30 Friday at the late residence Furnished by Thomas Abstract Office 410 E Cain St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Royer
6Th Avenue
Royer
Central Methodist Church
Knife Attack Leaves Boy Unharmed by Narrow Jugular Slip
Nine year old G T Bolton Jr. escaped a fatal throat wound after an unprovoked knife strike by eight year old Floyd Lee Glass. The boy’s mother and Mrs Glass both expressed sorrow over the incident and noted no prior playmate- relationship between the families.
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G. T.bolton, Jr
Floyd Lee Glass
Nice line Toys and Novelties at Simpson and Robertsen
A local shop features a lively display of toys and novelties at Simpson and Robertsen featuring a wide range of items for children and collectors. The store showcases seasonal gifts with updated stock and special prices.
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Nice Line
Simpson & Robertsen
Property transfers and a street tax dispute in New Decatur
A list of land transfers from Decatur and area shows multiple parcels sold or deeded to buyers including Hayes, Thompson, Dunn, and Pattillo with prices ranging from 20 to 5260 dollars. A street tax case involving a prominent New Decatur citizen ended with a fine after the inspector failed to appear, and Mayor Hardage ordered payment of the tax.
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C. D. McCulloch
L. P. Roeger
Lot
Tapscott
Cora L
W.A. Barcliff
Hannah
Oldatre
G. E. Cobb
T. P. Vann
W. J. King
G. N. Candle
Arch Mitchell
Robt. Francis
W.F. Sartor
J. R. Francis
Decatur Land .Co
W. Hi. Nuden
Cullman Property Co
RN. Fowler
W. A. Bareliff
Hannah Oldacre
Godfield Gutherz
J. A. Thomason
Arthur Hayes
Fannie Hayes
Decatur
R. R
Somerville Press Church
A. Thompson
D. Sabotaka
S. E. Stewart
J. W. C. Dunn
Joshuas Francis
W. Thompson
Balding
New Decatur
Mayor Hardage
Public notice disclaims debts of son Howard
The notice declares the signer will not be responsible for any debts or contracts made by his son Howard. It states the obligation lies with the son, not the parent, and provides no further identifying details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
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Buttrey
Godddoh
Ternoon
France
Contrabang
International News Service
Washington
Xmas Qoods Stinson Bros
L. Lesser
Lafayette
Bank St
Browning
Christ
Terry
Heaven
Elizabeth Rosser
Priscilla
Miss Callahan
Cotaco
Guy Ponder
Grippe
TF. EL Bell
Coluarbus, Miss
J. L Gunter
Mary Williams
Knoxville
A. J. Miller
Virginia McCulloch
Athens College
Christias
W.B. McCulloch
Bob McGuffey
Mrs. Bullard
Oklahoma
Mes
Jennettie
Fit Avenue
West
Becemse
Bekah
al A
Decatur Council
D. Cashin
L. & N. Railroad
Thomas Abstract
E. Cain St
McMineman
H. Fowler
Alice and
I. Oden
Sue, B. Life
Joe’ Stuart
Eadee
Boy
Star Theatre
Cleo Madison
Geo. Larkin
McGehee
Johnson and Rysa
M. Patillo
Hiland View
Decatur Land Co
H. H. Hitt Lumber Co
Tenn
Bell
J. Ezekiel
Lee
TSR
Decatur Cornice & Roofing Co
Chas Sanders
8Th Ave
Switch Track
J. H
Edwards
E. B. Ferris
Part
J. A. Bunch
Fatty Arbuckle
Camp Electric
Johnson St
The
Central National Bank
A. A. Hardage
T. A. Bowles
Stinson Bros
Ezell
4Th Ave
Dorothy Philips
Masonic Theatre
Carl
Billy Busch
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