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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
3
The local cot ton relief fund committee held its first meeting Saturday afternoon and reviewed the situation. Chairman Jackson said another meeting would occur in a few days and full details of the work in Decatur would be published then.
Mr and Mrs W F Rauschenberg and late daughter will spend Christmas with relatives at Spruce Pine Alabama. Misa Mabel Nesbit returning from Woman's College Montgomery to spend holidays with Mr and Mrs W J Nesbit. Misses Nettie Wyatt Hermione Troup and Marie Kimbrough home from Woman's College Montgomery for holidays. Mr and Mrs Hal Mulien and children depart for Cynthiana Kentucky to spend Christmas. Mrs W B Mustov of New York studying Miss Margaret Holland New York and Atlanta en route to spend holidays in Atlanta.
Chas F Blanton, a well known Decatur resident, died of pneumonia early Sunday at his mother's home in West Decatur. He is survived by his mother two sisters and three brothers. He was 50 years old and had lived in Decatur for about 25 years. Funeral services are this afternoon with interment in the city cemetery.
Notice of foreclosure by trustees H. S. D. Mallory and Hugh Mallory on a mortgage secured by William H. Long Jr and Frank G Westmoreland. Sale set for January 14, 1915 at Morgan County Courthouse Decatur Alabama. Property described as Lot No 12 in Block 1 Kron's addition and Jarvis' addition to Decatur. Proceeds apply per mortgage terms.
A sermon sermonizes Christ’s divine character and office. It cites Isaiah Malachi and St John to affirm Jesus as creator and savior who takes away the world’s sin. The preacher urges faith not works and calls believers to accept salvation through Christ alone.
Market reports show middling cotton at six and three eighths cents per pound with limited activity. Traders note steady demand and modest price support amid nearby weather and harvest progress in the region.
Probate Court of Morgan County grants letters testamentary to R H Wolcott as executor on December 21 1914. Public notice requests all claims be presented within legally allowed time or be barred. Dated December 21 1914.
Special Administrator J W Cunningham has filed accounts and vouchers for the final settlement of Lavinia Kittrell Shaw's estate in Morgan County Probate Court. A hearing is set for January 18 1915. Interested parties may appear and contest the settlement before Judge Wm E Skeugs.
The upcoming holidays bring festive window displays across Decatur storefronts with merchants showcasing attractive decorations that draw shoppers and reflect seasonal spirit. Prominent among these is a striking setup at Pretty Window, drawing attention from locals and visitors alike.
A weekly report titled Official Table Averages of the Sunday Schools of the Decaturs will be published each Sunday. The notice specifies a publication date of December 13, 1914.
Wilder and Brell in South Decatur draw attention with a bright window display described as one of the pret tiest in the Cities.
Talpsman A C Walker, a popular Florence Wagon Works representative, signs a contract to cover Florida and Alabama in 1915. He is recognized as one of the five men on the road for the firm.
An advertisement promotes Chafin's Business College as the ideal Christmas gift offering courses that have trained over a thousand students for stenographic roles in the United States. It cites salaries from 600 to 5000 dollars annually and notes John McKhenney of the U S Civil Service Commission requesting the college to prepare applicants for jobs in 1915 16. The ad urges readers to contact the Muntsville Alabama campus for information.
City taxes on personal property and real estate are due and payable. Penalty applies for non payment after January 1 1914. Henry Hartung, Clerk.
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