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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
2
February 26 1912 at the post office in New Decatur Alabama under Act 2 March 3 1879 announces subscription rates by carrier and mail. Rates include yearly 4661 cents per week 10 cents and mail options from one month 10 to one year. Resolutions tributes of respect obituaries and cards of thanks priced at five cents per line.
Advertisers must file copy in the office by noon on the publish day to ensure good service.
A historical sketch traces mistletoe’s Christmas associations from Druids and oak worship to Nordic legends. It notes sacrifices to Tulane, rites preserved under Roman and Saxon rule, and Balder’s myth linking mistletoe to poetry and fate in Norse lore.
Notice states four boxes of household goods one sofa two bedding bundles one organ and one sewing machine marked J I Carrick Tracy City Tenn levied under attachment returnable December 4 1912 order publication for three weeks before December 27 1912 in Decatur Daily newspaper county to inform non resident defendant at residence if known return December 27 1912 justice of the peace M N Butler signed December 4 1912
A fragmented account recalls Loke querying the name of a god and Frei describing misset design as Balder is killed. The text narrates a sequence where Balder is shot with an arrow and slain, ending with a reference to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Gists rely on a cough remedy sold by S. M. Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. for coughs and colds. It is described as dependable from long experience and pleasant to take.
Mrs. John Henry Peebles Sr aged 58 died last night at her Mooresville home. Survived by husband two sons John Henry Jr and Withers Peebles a daughter Mrs Frank Leftwich of Birmingham two sisters Mrs David Trimble of Little Rock and Mrs F E Howell of Chattanooga and brother Dr John Withers of Little Rock. Daughter of the late Dr Sam Withers and great granddaughter of Governor Collier of Alabama. Funeral arrangements await arrival of Dr Withers. Ballard Horehound Syrup advertisement included.
An old advertisement touts Herbins as a cure for bad taste in the mouth. It promises to sweeten the stomach and purify the liver and bowels and is sold by Owl Drug Coadv at price I c.
Athens December 24 Dr W R Williams a prominent local dentist with forty years in practice was struck by paralysis while treating a patient and lies in serious condition at his daughter's home. A nearby hold up near the railroad tank left a man injured in defense of himself. the incident is Athens first reported hold up. The city has lamp turbine units at its electric plant with two 150 horsepower sections ready to operate for 500 horsepower total. Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended for chronic constipation and bilious attacks with sales notes in local drugstores.
By virtue of execution from the Law and Equity Court of Morgan County Alabama J C Hartsell property at Main Street Hartselle and land described as sections in township 7 range 4 west are to be sold at public auction February 1st at the Court House Door. Execution in favor of Brock Spight. McCULLOCH Sheriff Morgan County Alabama.
Dandruff remedy Zemo by EB W. Rose Medicine Co calls out rapid scalp relief. Claims no odor or smear with a formula that cleans pores and leaves hair glossy. Sold by druggists for 1.00 a bottle with a 25 cent trial guarantee at Dillehay Bros. Drug Store.
Crow and Crow Hardware shoppers reported a mysterious woman image in a store window. A passerby traced the illusion to light reflecting on frosted glass creating a white dressed figure whose lips whispered Peace on Earth Good Will to Men among Christmas shoppers.
A court ordered sheriff sale listing Jno Fairbanks property in Morgan County Alabama. The notice states the sale to take place January 27, 1913, at the Court House Door during legal hours, under an execution in favor of R D Chunn.
A sheriff sale notice from Morgan County Alabama lists execution against Jno W Draper. The description covers land in sections 4 5 and 23 of township 6 range 2 West with multiple NE and NW quarter references. The sale is set for January 13 1913 at the courthouse while the state of Alabama is the plaintiff. Dated December 14 1912 by Sheriff R N McCulloch.
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