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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
7
A farm laborer in Juna, informed via United Press from Paris, learns an uncle in South America has left him a $250,000 estate. The letter includes a $100 check and an invitation to hurry to Rio de Janeiro, though the heir plans to keep working to “save” the principal.
WANTS WANTED Two young ladies assistants in our branch abstract office. Must write well and be accurate. Reasonable salary to begin and chance of advancement. North Alabama Abstract Co., Tuscumbia. LOST Mink scarf Friday evening on Lafayette street between Bank and Ferry streets. Reward for return Mrs. O Ayer 4171-2 Bank street.
Corrected market listing shows prices for sugar flour syrups canned fruits vegetables and meats. Includes per 100 lb sugar ranges 5.40 fat and per dozen canned goods such as tomatoes corn salmon chums oysters sardines and more. Also lists fruit and vegetable prices per box or barrel and raw livestock goods like hids and poultry.
A medical advertisement urges parents to treat colds promptly with Chamberlains Cough Remedy to reduce the risk of serious diseases. The ad claims the remedy cures colds, contains no opium, and is safe for children. Sold by 8-M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
Santa Claus and a Christmas tree drew the crowd at Central Methodist Church for a Sunday School Christmas program. Captain Samuel Blackwell presented gifts to organist Mrs Stipp and Pastor Rev R I Walston received a fine umbrella. Butcher played Santa Claus to delight the children.
By virtue of an execution issued from the Law and Equity Court of Morgan County Alabama the sheriff levies on property of John Fairbanks and will expose it to public auction on January 27 1913 at the courthouse door in Morgan County Alabama. The notice is dated December 19 1912 and signed by Sheriff R No McCullough with Chief Deputy L L McCullough.
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