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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

24 Dec 1914

Page 6

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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1914

Page

6

Historic Tavern Brings Memories Days Gone By

The old Tavern in New Decatur, built 1888 by the Decatur Land Company under Major Gordon, stands as a monument to the town’s founders. It hosted ministers and travelers, later became a boarding house, and remains a focal point in Decatur’s history despite changes and threats of time.

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New Decatur Decaturs Decatur Land Company Major Gordon Town Lord Jesus Christ Gordon John Reed Huntsville Decatur Malone Jackson Street Crawford Scott W. A. Curry Sherman Street Almondonces Drive Yavyerna Alabama Lyons Statesman Drummer Price New. Decatur J Skeges
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Growth of Joe Wheeler Chapter of the U D C

The Joe Wheeler Chapter arose from devoted Decatur women led by Dr. Long and Major Francis. Since 1899 the chapter has honored veterans with grave markers, organized a Children's Chapter, and produced rooms and memorials at Mountain Cheer Home. M R Leadingham, historian.

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Joe Wheeler Dr. Long Francis Decatur O. B. Cartwright W. H. Long Calvin Brown Virginia Pride Oak Hill Cemetery Mountain Cheer Col. Falkner George Williamson J.M. Boteler Williamson Boteler S. D. Arstrong W. A. Curry Homie M. R. Leadingham Alabama
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Weber & Block’s Son Sie Paris The Deliic Theatre Second Avenue New Decatur, Alabama Tre. Taver D. W. Speake West South Santa Second Ave Odom Shoe Company
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