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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
4
A dark dive cover and a pearl handled umbrella marked V. M. H were found in New Decatur. The finder is instructed to deliver them to Ferry Street for a reward, as of the 26th.
Local advertisement seeks a first class office boy with handwriting to forward to Decatur Daily. The notice mentions Good Luck Self Flour from Becker Milling Co as the best self rising flour, promoted by exclusive agents Hardage Bros with midtown store listings and reduced prices for ladies and misses apparel.
A small fire on Church Street near Sycamore damaged Smith’s residence. Fire crews contained the blaze with minimal damage reported. No injuries were listed and cause is under investigation.
Decatur city leaders plan a council meeting to discuss upcoming agendas and potential policy decisions. Officials will review community input, budget considerations, and municipal projects at the session.
Miss Susie Ellis and Prof. John P. Clark wed at the Ellis home on Fifth Avenue in a simple ceremony performed by Rev. R. I. Walston. The couple, after a brief holiday trip, will reside in Jackson, Mississippi, with Ellis continuing work in Noble, Louisiana, and Clark serving as Jackson high school principal.
Grace Garrison and Clarence Gilliam married Wednesday evening at the Garrison home on 7th Ave West. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. R. I. Walston with a small gathering of relatives and friends. The couple will reside at the Neil flats on Second Avenue.
The Decatur Daily reports the marriage of Will Farmer and Grace Grenendyke performed at 9 a m with relatives in attendance then a luncheon. The couple plans a week in Memphis before settling in Waycross Georgia. Also covered are Christmas visits, family reunions, and upcoming community events with locals such as Rev J P Cotton at the Y M C A and various guests from Athens Birmingham Atlanta Greensboro and Corinthe.
Joe B. Smith of Birmingham with Southern Express Co visited the city yesterday. Dr Luther Hayes E Wheele and Freland Kenney of Cullman plan a Christmas hunting trip with Judge John C Buster. Tunie Buttrey of Nashville visits his father J A Buttrey for Christmas. Rev Gordon Lang to leave for Pascagoula Miss soon. T B Woodruff Owl Drug Co clerk spent yesterday in Corinth with parents. Frank LeFils to Lewisburg for a holiday bird hunt. N B Peake and family in Louisville visiting relatives.
George M Cohan musical comedy The Little Millionaire plays at the Duval theatre with three acts set in Spooner family homes in New York. Audiences praised the merriment and performances by Leigh Harrington Burgess Phelps and others with broad alimony comic turns and rapid songs.
Thirteen detainees were arrested by the Decatur police on December 23 24 and 26 during the Christmas tide on charges from fighting to drunkenness One man labeled as a Negro was brought to the county jail yesterday.
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