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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1912

Page

10

Prominent Cullman Planter Killed in Garden City

Will Holland of Garden City was shot to death on his property by a man named Knighton. The prominent farmer was surprised by Knighton who allegedly spoke before firing through the heart. Knighton fled, wires were cut, but bloodhounds and the sheriff tracked him. he was jailed in Cullman within 12 hours. Holland leaves a young wife, two children, and elderly parents. funeral planned at Hopewell.

Cullman Will Holland Garden City Knighton Holland Hopewell Hanceville

Charming Actress in New Play The Love Affair

Adelaide Thurston stars in Frederick Paulding's new comedy The Love Affair at the Masonic Theatre on Thursday December 26. Hope praises the author and cast as delivering one of the funniest productions yet with Thurston's famed charm driving the show.

Adelaide Thurston Frederick Paulding Miss Thurston Francis X. Hope Masonic Paulding

Ballard’s Syrup Promoted by Owl Drug Ad

An old ad highlights Ballard’s Syrup sold by Owl Drug with prices 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 per bottle. Santa Claus in Crow & Crow's window and children coughing are used to prompt notice of illness and potential sickness.

Ow! Drug Co Ady Santa Claus Owl Drug Go Adv

School Shoes Offered At Great Prices For All

A local ad promotes a broad line of school shoes for children and a large selection for men and ladies, emphasizing very low prices and wide availability.

Wright

Sheriff Sale Notice In Morgan County Alabama 1918

Execution issued to sheriff directs sale of land and property owned by Jno W Draper in Morgan County Alabama. Property includes described sections in Town 6 Range 2 West and adjacent parcels. Public auction to be held at courthouse door on January 18, 1918 during legal sale hours. Dec 14 1917. R N McCuLloch Sheriff Morgan County.

Law and Equity Court Morgan County Alabama Jno W. Draper Swi

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John B. Stetson Imperial Columbus Shirt Co Regal Hansen’s J. P. Smith Shoe Co Wright’s Crawford Clothing Company Bank Street Decatur, Ala Boys Side Hardware CO Garnett’s W. W. Garnett Farmer LAUDE Bank St. Decatur, Als Cain & Wolcott Insurance Massachussetts Mutual Life Inc. Co Morgan County National Bank New Decatur Ala Jacob Rosenberg Butcher, Watson & Company Decaturs R. N. McCulloch Olshine Decatur Olshine Brothers Newsom Fire and New York Life Insurance W. R. Smith Tennessee River Lawrence County Trinity Courtland Road Morgan County Pike Pike Road J. L. Lile M. Diamond Bank St Moulton Street Trea
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