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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
3
Letters to Santa Claus From Young Readers
A collection of children letters to Santa Claus requesting toys, dolls, trains, games, fruit, candy, and fireworks. Names include Dorothy Leopard, Mildred Leopard, Harold Leopard, Taylor Carrell, Sarail Carrell, Lucian Bush, Donnie Williams, Anna Marguerite Arnold, Chas W Arnold Jr, Crawford Carter, and notes of family members. The page also mentions Diamonds at Nelson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Dorothy
Mildred Leopard
Taylor Carrell
Fireworks Bargains At The Quick Sale Store
Rare bargains in fireworks are offered to consumers of this section by The Quick Sale store occupying the old Peck & Patterson building on Second Avenue. Sales are retail and wholesale with attractive figures quoted both ways. Read the firm’s page ad in today’s Deen tura Daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck & Patterson
Second Avenue
Deentura Daily
Christmas Wish Lists From Young Readers
A collection of handwritten letters from children requesting gifts for Christmas. Mary Ruth Carte Merla Tran Relia Bean Nell Horton George Foster Teague and other youngsters ask for dolls doll buggy piano candy nuts fruit clothes and small items as well as gifts for siblings and parents. They express generosity and holiday cheer while naming simple desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Mary Ruth Carte
Elaborate Christmas Reception at The Maples
Mrs. William Curry hosted a large afternoon reception at The Maples with about two hundred guests. The hall and parlor featured holly and crimson decorations, each hostess in turn receiving and serving from festively adorned rooms, a snow-draped Christmas table centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maples
William
Curry
Mittle Sidney Curry
Lucy Waywood Binford
TR. E. Allison
Jackson Vine
Poinsettias
Maya
McKeight
Lenear
W. T. Lowe
8. M. Thompson
Margaret Clarkson
John W. Jones
Mary Penick
W. M. Murray
R.L. Maury
Social notes list afternoon teas and club events
At two o'clock Mrs. J. G. Cortner hosts At Home from 2 to 5 for Mesdames Mays Lenear and McKnight. Mrs. W. A. Carry presides. Friday features an auction ridge by Mrs. A. A. Hoardage. Saturday brings the Silk Stocking Club meeting with Mrs. Herbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Cortner
Mays
Lenear
McKnight
W. A
Silk Stocking Club
Herbert
Compliment to Miss Harris and Bridge Night Notes
In compliment to Miss Jane Harris who leaves next week for Chicago her home Robert Jervis entertained two tables at bridge last evening Those playing were Misses Rhea Lide Lillian Alexander Marjorie Miller Jane Harris Roy Billings Stanley Wyatt Robert Jervis and Curtin Gover The Young People's Missionary Society of the First M B Church will meet Friday evening at 7 20 with free will offering a free will offering will be taken. Mrs William McNeill hosted the Married Ladies Bridge club with three tables Mrs Thomas Bowles won the club prize Mrs Joseph Calvin received the trophy salad followed. Substitutes were Mesd J H Calvin W Wyker and J Davis. Willie Adams of Cullman visiting sister Mrs W P Duke Mrs J Asa Rountree of Birmingham visiting city relatives J O Devs of Lexington Ky weekend guest of William McNeill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Harris
Chicago
Robert Jervis
Rhea Lide
Lillian Alexander
Marjorie Miller
Roy Billings
Stanley Wyatt
Curtin Gover
M. BE
Aken
Warrried Ladies Bridge Club
William’ McNeill
Thomas Bowles
Joseph Calvin
Messeres
J. H. Calvin
W. Wyker
J. ». Davis
Personal notes and health updates from local readers
John McGehee returns from University of Tennessee to spend Christmas with his parents. B C Dash's friend spent a quiet night at the Benevolent hospital and is improving. Joe Woods of Decatur, a popular UA student and frat member, came home with typhoid fever after two weeks of illness. Solicitor D C Almen returns from Moulton where he held court for two weeks. See wrist watches at Nelson’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGehee
University of Ceunnessee
Mr. B. C. Dash
the Benevolent Hospital
Joe Woods
The
Decaturs
University of Alabama
Woods
D. C. Almen
Moulton
Hotel Guests Listed From Various Cities
A hotel register shows guests and dignitaries from multiple states including Tennessee Alabama Virginia Mississippi and Georgia with names such as M Holland D D Logan W Williams W E Franklin F Todd L Pryor and Hatcher among others staying at Austin Hotel and noted locations including Mansfield Nashville Birmingham Sparta Huntsville and York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Holland
Mansfield
M. Caudell
Nashville, Tenn
D. D. Logan
Birmingham
Ala
W. ¥. Williams
Chattasoog
Tenn
W. E. Franklin
Georgetown, Ay
F. Todd
L. Pryor
Hartis
D. D. Ker
Lyvber Va
W. ©. Young
Corinth
Miss
H. Hatcher
Sparta
W. B. Smith
Caddell
Huntsville
J. Cabernathy
Leighton
Rev. C. Gamble
H. E. Jackson
York
Fragmentary Names List From Cities and States
A collection of unreadable OCR names and locations including Birmingham Chicago Nashville Cincinnati St Louis Cleveland Courtland Washington and others. The text lists individuals with partial initials and city citations, lacking context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Buchanan
Birmingham
Alia
Ekdahi
Chicago
Til
H. Crowdes
Nashville
Tenn
J. E. Dunn
Ala
E. Hall
Cincinnati
Washington, D. C
Geo. Friendman
St. Louis
J. B
Cleveland
John McLeod
Courtland
Hawks Cut Glass at Nelsons in large effort
Local note reports the Hawks cutting glass at Nelsons in a large, active incident. Details are sparse but indicate significant property impact and a notable crowd presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson's
Christmas Comes But Once a Year Store Offers Dazzling Gifts
The advertisement invites shoppers to a percent of the year sale featuring diamonds in rings brooches cameos and pendants plus sterling silver items and ivory goods. It promises engraving free of charge and contests with pony tickets while guaranteeing all goods bought at the store.
Robertson Seeks Re-Election As Tax Collector
An authorized notice announces Charles C. Robertson as a candidate for re-election to Mor gan County Tax Collector in the Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Robertson
Morgan County
Morgan County Probate Judge Candidates Named
William E. Skeggs and Lovick P. Troup run for Probate Judge in Morgan County subject to Democratic primary action. D Wiggins of Hartselle is listed as a candidate for Probate Judge in Morgan County with filings subject to the primary outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Blackwell
William E. Skeggs
Lovick P. Troup
D. Wiggins
Hartselle
Celine
Melvin’ Hutson
Melvin Hutson Announces Candidacy for Primary Election
A candidate named Melvin Hutson announces his bid for a party primary. Voters are urged to support his campaign. the note invites participation and emphasizes the importance of the primary vote.
Frank J. Troop Seeks Re election as Tax Assessor
Frank J. Troop runs for re election as Mor gan County tax assessor on the Democratic ticket. He campaigns on continuing property tax assessment reform and county services.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Masonic and Star Theatres Today
Carolyn Birch
Frank Bunny
Dad Duncan
Wthel Teare
Priday
Paul Gilmore
Masonic
Star Theatres
Paramount
Daniel Frohman
Hazel
Dawn
Jennifer
Santa Clarus
Harold Leopard
Santa
Sarail Carrell
J. D
Lucian. Bush
Donnie. Williams
Crow & Crow
Anna Marguerite Arnold
Chas, W. Arnold, JR
Crawford Carter
Nelson’s
Wilson Bros
Cheney
Bath
Gordon School
Merla Tran
Relia Bean
Wadsworth Street
Nell Horton
Mother
Deavy
Brother
George Foster Teague
Twin City
Decatur
Chas. E. Layman
Flint, Alabama
J. S. Walker & Co
New Decatur
the Maples
Hersian Troup
Fannie Johnson
Mariah
Abe
Nmas
Miriam
Ealy Miss Johnson
W. E. Phillips
East Church Street
Mildred Ferris
Church Street
Charles Wright
Memphis
FL. Watson
Dudge Wm. FE
Skeges
Jackson Highway
Alvin Silvér
First M. B. Church
Willie Adams
Cullman
W. P. Duke
J. Asa Rountree
Birmingam
J. O. Dev's
Lexington, Ky
William McNeill
Errrerreh Reese Ambrose T. Grayson
M. D
2Nd. Ave
Res
H. Bird
Delite Theatre Today
Mutual Weekly
Delite Theatre
Crane Wilbur
Falstapf
Austin Hotel
Echols Hotel
Lyons Hotel
Qilleka
Dillehay Bros
4Th Avenue South
Sherman Street
W. Moulton St
Maple St
Second Ave
Over
E. Grant St
Cain & Wolcott
Morgan Co
A. B. Hodgins
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Wassault Building
Gem Shoe Shop
Church St
Z. Carrell
Rece Mills
Stinson Bros. Quality Jewelers
G. C. Hartung & H. IL
ST. Bernard
Slayger Sioyp N
Ave
Frank J. Troop
Sie Soda
Gua
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