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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1914

Page

4

Salvation Army Appeals for Help for Destitute Girl

A young girl with no home or relatives was brought to the Salvation Army Home in distress. Unable to work, she may be sent to the Rescue Home for fallen girls in Birmingham. Captain Davis appeals to the public for $25 to cover the cost, asking Decatur residents to contribute via the Salvation Army fold.

Salvation Army Army Oman Birmingham Davis Decaturs Capt

Social News and Wedding Toll in Decatur

Society notes recap arrivals and guests including Mrs. Henry B. Scott of Atlanta and Miss Wilkie Waldrop of Lynnville. Rumors of Tuck Keltners wedding plans with Idabelle Keltner and a pre-nuptial program. Bridge Club gatherings, house guests, and club meetings fill Decatur social items with local figures and events.

Wilkie Waldrop Lynnville Tenn

Personal Notes From The Decaturs And Nearby Towns

Henry Skegge and family returned to California after visiting his parents Judge and Mrs W E Skeges. J Brndst Ptite of Birmingham came home for holidays. Mrs Price and daughter Aileen stay a few days. Dd Sittasen of Pine Bluff Ark visits his mother Mrs M J Sibson and leaves tomorrow. T Wadmon returns to South Alabama after holidays. Mrs Hudmon stays. Percy Wann of Courtland in Decatur today. J B Penney of Birmingham visiting. Geo McFall back from Columbia after holidays. Dr H C Ayers attends National Veterinary convention in New Orleans. B N Bibb of Mooresville visits R G Cortner. WD Midgett returns from Nashville and Lebanon. E J Bo-Kettmer back from Lynville Tenn. Cy Graham home for holidays from Mississippi. Noble Peake leaves for Louisville. CG Ingdom leaves the road this morning with grips. Mr Fred Day marriage announced. now with his parents at Shawnee Oklahoma. Casper Phillips of Meridian attends Alexander-Almon wedding.

Chorus of natural beauty to headline Little Boy Blue tour

A large chorus from New York arrives for the Viennese musical comedy Little Boy Blue at the Masonic Theatre. The production touts natural beauty refined talent and high salaries to recruit top choristers from dance salons for the season and tour.

Masonic Theatre Decemer New York Paris New York City United States

Russian Warship Askold Threatens Turkish Town

Washington dispatch reports that the Russian cruiser Askold issued a threat to fire on a Turkish town. The warning followed demonstrations against crew members and calls to imprison some individuals.

Tennessee International News Service Washington Askold

Maritime signal blast pattern for New Decatur area

The report lists a sequence of blasts at New Decatur with a long blast followed by a short blast pattern for surrounding towns. West Town and South Town receive one and two shorts respectively, East Town eight shorts, Central Town four shorts, and Decatur a single Teng blast.

New Decatur West Town South Town East Town Central Town Decatur

Black Brothers Eater Business to Open in Columbia

The Black Brothers Drug Co. plans to start a new business in Columbia Tennessee as soon as the building is finished. John Bleek leased a modern building and a residence and will move to Columbia soon. The firm includes John R H and Doctor Black and is expected to be a strong team in the local commerce.

Black’ Bros. Drug Co Columbia, Tenn John Bleek Columbia John R. H Doctor Black Messrs Black

Engraved visiting cards styles and prices offered

Newspaper ad notes PHONE 45 and subscription for the Decatur Daily while showcasing lines of engraved visiting cards with varying styles and prices to fit all budgets.

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Buttrey’s Salvation Arway Society Blair St. Nicholas Earth Heaven Heaven—I Henry B. Scott Atlanta Eugene H. Allison Marjorie Workman Montgomery Workman Na Craighead Fire Ckef Miss Mary Williams Texas Mrs. Llawellyn D. W. Leiper Andrew G. Patterson W. A. McCalla Miss Margaret Tuscaloosa John Snodgrass Miss Houston Town Creek R. A. Kirkland Francis Marion Keltner Idabelle Henry D. Tuck Bridge Club Monty Gordon R. B. Mangrum Virginia Mangrum Ladies’ Bridge Club R.G. Cortner Grant Street J. W. Cobb Missimien R. W. Wincott Landshue J. L. Cuner Cobb Miss. Almon D. C. Almon Missessmon Blackwell Misses Adams Jervis Alexander Vhrey Burton Thompson Bracken Misses Miller Kathleen Almon Ly. A.neill Almon-Alexander Faulkers Miss Jervis Codman Curtis Almon Bonds Miss. Clarkson Curis Almon Rower Miss Clarkson Book Club William R. Smith Irs Kyle Jennie Beloxie Miss Jew Decatur Ala Henry Skegge California W. KE. Skeges J. Brndst Ptite Dd. Sittasen Pine Bluff Ark M. J. Sibson T. Wadmon South Alabama Mrs. Hudmon Percy * Wann Courtland Deccaturs J. B. Penney Geo. McFall de B. W. Watson H. c. Ayers New Orleans B. _N. Bibb Mooresville R. G. Cortner WD. Midgett Nashville Lebanon J. Bo-Kettmer Lynville, Tenn Cy Graham Mississippi Noble Peake Louisville Fred Day Mrs. Day Mr. Day Shawnee, Oklahoma Casper Phillips Meridian, Miss Alexander-Almon Delite Theatre Asowic Marion Mills Devite Theatre The Shadows Hanger Boyd Marshal Mayre Hall Lack Brothers Eater Business Bimes Mott Williams Mfg Cleveland Kittrell Millinery W. J. Edwards Steeer William Clifford Marie Walcamp Partners IN Crime Bulletin Thompson’s Drug Store Wagner’s Marion Mill Little Boy Blue Dees Arkansas Ozark Country Hartselle Vore Missouri and North Arkansas ‘Railroad Eureka Springs Heart of the Ozarks Heber Springs Ozark Region E. Pride
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