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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1929

Page

7

Classification Index: Alphabetical Grouping Guide

A concise reference listing classifications arranged alphabetically under group headings with numbered or quick reference entries to streamline organization and retrieval of topics across categories.

Tillie's Diary Reveals Mind on High Work

A diary entry features Tillie focusing on challenging work and a steadfast mindset. The note highlights perseverance and a disciplined attitude, suggesting steadfast intent and personal resolve.

For Rent and Sale Classifieds Mix

Multiple entries list rental and sale listings including houses at 419 Wilson Ave 647 Jackson Street 1201 4th Ave So 1013 Olive St and 613 Grant Street with details on rooms baths porches garages and terms. Contact points include W H Driskill N M Speake B A Ross L B Wyatt & Son Chas T Rountree and A G Patterson with phone numbers 1194-W 391 1159 197 79 204-W and 347.

Wilson Ave W. H. Driskill LaFayette St Jackson Street N. M. Speake 4Th Ave Olive St L. .B. Wyatt & Son Johnston St Grant Street Chas T. Rountree A. G. Patterson

Interesting Meet Held By Pilots

The Pilot club held its regular weekly meeting at the Y M C A last night to discuss plans for the year ahead. Members reviewed upcoming activities and commitments for continued community involvement.

Pilot Club

Public sale of bankrupt Decatur Brick assets in Alabama

Thes. Wert as trustee for the Decatur Brick Corporation in bankruptcy will sell at public auction cash notes and accounts, uncollected, with a listed list of debtors and amounts. The sale is set for January 19 1929 at ten o clock a m at Wert Hutson offices, Decatur Alabama. The district court oversees the proceedings and several accounts are disputed or assigned. J R Crow reports his family ill with influenza.

Decatur Daily I. Thes. Ww. Wert Decatur Brick Corporation District Court of the United States Alabama W. P. Baugh P. M. Daniels Allison & Woods i Church Decatur Ala Decatur Ice & Coal Company Edmundson Powder Coat & Lumber Co Graham Williams Brick Co Tennessee Valley Bank Burk Brick & Cement Nrslavery Willie Russell Hughes & Tidwell Wert & Hutson Bank and Church Streets J. R. Crow Mr. Crow

Judge O Kyle Now Is Much Improved

North Alabama readers, especially Morgan county friends, will be glad to hear that Judge O Kyle, a respected jurist, is much improved in health. He has returned from a government hospital in San Antonio Texas after treatment.

North Alabama Judge O. Kyle Morgan County Judge Kyle Government

Wiggins Recovers After Flu Attack

M. D. Wiggins of Hartselle probate judge elect for Morgan County has recovered from influenza. He will assume office on January 14.

M. D. Wiggins Hartselle Morgan County Mr. Wiggins

Engagements Given By Presiding Elder

The weekend itinerary of Rev. R. T. Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district was announced. Saturday morning he preaches at Somerville with a quarterly conference in the afternoon, Sunday morning at Tanner followed by a conference in the afternoon.

R. T. Tyler Decatur Somerville Tanner

River Gauge Readings Show River Rising

Tennessee river levels climbed with a gauge reading of 5.2 feet today. Rising water threatens nearby lowlands and prompts local authorities to monitor flood risk.

Tennessee

Mrs Ada Scott Dies After Pneumonia Illness

Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs. Ada Scott aged 38 who died Sunday after a brief pneumonia attack. She passed away at her Decatur route 2 home. Services were at Slaton cemetery with interment there. She is survived by her husband five children and her father Wade Slaton.

Ada Scott Wade Slaton

Ratliff Improves Seeks Health in San Antonio Hospital

News that will be of interest to his numerous friends here has been received by relatives that T. O. Ratliff is steadily improving at a hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Ratliff, former manager of the Crescent Amusement company operations in Decatur, went to Texas many months ago in search of health. Friends here have followed his condition with interest.

T. O. Ratliff San Antonio Tex Ratliff Crescent Amusement Company Decatur Texas

Temperature Extremes Today Record High 41 Low 21

A 24 hour period ending at 7 am saw a high of 41 degrees and a low of 21. The day’s temperature swing reflects unusually warm conditions for the period.

Frazier Returns to Duties After Influenza Illness

Kyle Frazier of the advertising department at the Catur Daily resumes work this morning after a week spent ill with influenza.

Kyle Frazier Catur Daily

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Rie Classification Index Emele J. A. Thornhill Office Water Co Forbes Piano Co 2Nd Ave New Decatur Bank Street Thomas Furniture Company Rainey Beauty Shop Second Ave P. L. Guyer HN Guyer Ron G. L. Ward Gon M. Priest Ulance Ee I Gascot Liberty School House Kitchens Dora Stewart Jim Moore Danville Hunteville Athens Pike Russell Baich Rt. 3 Athens Ferry Street Hilda R. BR P. . Clark Malone Eal Grp New J. M. Clark and Sons 1St Ave Saleon Leeman Motor’ CO Durant Distributors Ist Ave Church Street L. R Church &T Wright & Kelly Bank &T Southern Stone and Marble Co R. L. Hopkins Albany Shoe Shop Benk 8 P. Poteete Collier’s R. E. Catlett C. J. Keyes Baby Rhode Island E. L. Hays Majestic W. K Degatyrs Cornelian Court D. C. Adams McNeill Apartments W. Moulton Street J. Thomas Bath E. Wailsut St Hotel Hilda East Moulton Street Lyle 6Th Ave Wadsworth Street A. C. Bailey Tillie the Toiler Russ Westover Mac MR. Harrington Harrington Ziegfeld B. A. Ross West Moulton St Gail W. Dh Thos. W. Wert O. Kyle Wiggins Slaton Cemetery Collier Hill L. A. Methvin Woolworth’s O. K. Shoe Shop Move’s Barber Shop Second Avenue Moulton Street Tyler Mullen Plumbing B. D. Meadors Real Estate Dolan Cella Nice EARTH Ad Carter Chk Young Patty Wes Jefferson Machamer Tubby Farty
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