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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
4
Buttrey's advertised after supper sale promises assortments of items for gifts that shoppers have discussed. The brief notice hints at a rush for presents and warns that someone will be disappointed if they miss the event.
Personal items note Frank and Eugene Harris and Dr. Wert attending the funeral of Mrs. C. C. Harris in Nashville and Chattanooga. W T Lowe and C K Thomas visit from New Decatur. Edgar Morrow of New Decatur in Hartselle. Chas Sanders Ensley and Hal Hunt Scottsboro to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Sanders. Matt Houston born from Vanderbilt visiting family. Raymond White of Atlanta visiting with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. White. Cooper Adams and Wilmer Hall return from Auburn. Lofton Jones to Sylacauga for holidays.
The news item covers a Morgan County Alabama sheriff's sale of W F Black property including a Haynes automobile and a court-ordered public auction. It also reports a wedding at Central Baptist Church in Decatur where Miss Annie Louise Spight marries Mr. S B Burr with detailed ceremony and future plans.
A fragment from the Montgomery Journal blends a night scene with a youth carrying a banner labeled Western Fan. Interwoven is a poem playfully warring over Eastern and Western loyalties, Michigan Notre Dame and Western stars, ending with a sharp, fablelike punch about sight and division. Tennessee visitors reference adds local texture.
The column opens with a prayer of gratitude for life, home, nature, and wisdom. It then lists visiting relatives and society guests: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dupont of Montgomery. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley MeJilton and child of Waycross, Ga.. Mr. and Mrs. G. BE. Patterson. Mrs. W. W. Callahan hosting the Epworth League. Miss Lutie Wilkinson returning from state contests. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Thigpen and son in Huntsville. Additional mentions: H. B. Scott of Atlanta visiting. Miss Sabine Dupont in Birmingham. Miss Maude Fitzpatrick in Atlanta. Lutie Wilkinson covering for the department. H. H. Siasa of Feighton, Tenn., expected for holidays. Mrs. H. C. Holly of Nashville visiting. Lucile Giles as well.
Huntaville reports a 64 year old former Muntsville resident John Patton killed his wife on Saturday night and then committed suicide. The couple will be buried together in Maple Hill cemetery after bodies arrive from Chattanooga. Patton had moved to Chattanooga with his family three years ago and was described as dissipated and unreliable, earlier employed in local cotton mills, and away from home frequently.
Huntsville December 24 Fred Lee of McMinnville Tennessee was arrested and jailed on a charge of impersonating a law officer. He carried a diploma from the National Detective Correspondence School and wore a button reading Chicken Inspector. He had two brass knuckles and failed to post bond by this afternoon.
Miss Claire Bloodworth arrived home last night after a trip to Selma, recounting events and experiences from her visit.
At her mother's home Mrs Tennie Lambkin Mrs Eugene Guy entertained last evening. Mr S I Nichols received a telegram from his sister Mrs M H Barnam of Kansas now in Memphis saying she will arrive tonight for a visit.
A Morgan County Alabama court order authorizes sale of G H Berry’s real property Lot No 2 Block 2 Freys Magnolia Park subdivision Decatur to satisfy a judgment. The sale takes place Monday January 12 1914 during legal hours at the Court House door Decatur Alabama.
San Antonio Texas December Gathering from many parts of the world marks a Maverick family reunion. William Maverick head of a long prominent Texas lineage will distribute over a million dollars in income bearing property to his children including William Maverick Jr Berlin Germany Robert Maverick Mrs Cart Hahn Lewis Maverick and Mrs Augustus Maverick.
Iron beds bronzed or enameled couches settees and davenports Upholstered Have your furniture overhauled and repaired before the holidays Work called for and delivered and guaranteed Crescent Furniture Co 226 East B Moulton Phone 320 We buy and sell all kinds of house
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