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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1916

Page

3

Presbyterian 10 Hold Protracted Meeting At First Church

An eight day protracted meeting will start at the First Presbyterian church next Sunday led by Rev J A Bryan of Birmingham. Ladies prayer meetings last week were well attended and three preparatory prayer gatherings are planned this week at the church and private homes, with further notices to appear in the Decatur Daily.

First Presbyterian Church J. A. Bryan Birmingham South Loreow Corner Ferry LaPayette Harvey Alexander Walnut Alabama Decaturs

Doan's Kidney Pills Publicly Endorsed by Local Resident

A New Decatur testimonial from Mrs. T. Brashears of Moulton Street praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relieving backaches dizziness and nervousness caused by weak kidneys. She twice publicly recommended the remedy, with statements dated 1911 and 1915. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

New Decatur Doan

Report of former Hospital Finance Committee Chairman Hoff

G A Hoff, former chairman, submits a financial report covering 1912 to 1915 for Benevolent Hospital Building Fund. The subscriptions list totaled about 11 100, but actual collections were just over 7 100 leaving about 4 000 unpaid. Many subscribers later paid, others did not. Hoff urges delinquent donors to settle with Treasurer Mrs W R Smith and highlights hospital needs and the building project. The report lists receipts from Ladies Benevolent Society, events, bond sales, and expenses including building contracts, materials, and fees, with a final balance calculations and a note on Abbott's contract.

Hospital Fund Benevolent Society Hospital Ladies Benevolent Society N. Ceee Ees J. N. Abbott Abbott

Penneys Honored at Dinner Host by Rankins in Decatur

Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Rankin entertained at dinner Monday for Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Penney of New Decatur Alabama. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Webb and daughter Miss Gray of Maryville and Miss Gertrude Carson of South Knoxville. Embroidery Club meets Friday at 3 PM with Mrs. W E Todd.

Club meetings host social afternoons and guest talks

Mrs. R L Maury hosted the Progressive Culture Club with roses in bloom and a talk on In The Wonderland of Peru by Mrs EB Allison. New officers for next year were named and guests included Mrs Blaine and other dignitaries. The Woman's Literary Club later met with current events and Argentine agriculture topics followed by Victrola music.

R. L. Maury Progressive Culture Club Peru EB. H. Allison George W. Williamson R. H. Allison L. A. Neill Blaine J. H. Calvin J. W. Cunningham R. H. Wolcott Woman's Literary Club Rio Buenos Ayres A. Patterson Alex Humphrey Pampas J. W. Cobb Mesdames Jno L. Proctor Eugene Bailey

Calendar Notes From U D C and Local Clubs

S448 CALENDAR Thursday. U D C Mre J EB Collier Friday Korbreidery Club Mre W EE Todd Auction Bridge Club Mre Arthur Jones Needle Club Mrs Preuit Cart wright Saturday Silk Stocking Club.

J. EB. Collier Korbreidery Club W. EE. Todd Arthur Jones

Personal notes from Decatur area society page

Esq. Bugene Ferris returned yesterday afternoon from Athens where he has been attending court. J. P. Gibson of Hillsboro was in the Decaturs today. County Superintendent of Education J. Tidwell left at noon for Falkville. Captain Dan Walden is confined to home with grippe. H. J. Burleson visiting relatives Mrs. Kitty Prewitt and Miss Burleson. R. K. Balch recovered from grippe. William B. Stewart returned to South Alabama after visiting J. W. Couch family. J. K. Ryan confined at home with grippe. Geo. F. Buchheit fully recovered from grippe.

Bugene Ferris Athens County Superintendent of Education J. ©. Tidwell Falkville William B. Stewart South Alabama Bohemian Coomi Y English Grand Opera Company Masonic Theatre Nashville Mamie Clayton Huntsville Decaturs U. S Jonas T. Amis Columbia Tenn

Mercy Lulu For Beaying Sake

A fragment shows a character named Mush urging restraint to hide jealousy and protect a sister from seeing something troubling. The tense dialog hints at domestic conflict and protective instinct within a family scene.

Ambitious Effort Noted in Jiggers Remarks

Reading torn lines shows a debate about a man named Jiggers and his drive to succeed. The fragment hints at internal tension and a belief that he trains hard to master a “screw” or tight grip. No clear event or outcome.

Fragmented Debate Echoes in Doorway Standstill

A tense scene unfolds as Stilliter objects to action while Barclay steps between him and the exit. The exchange centers on restraint and the fate of a critical decision, with words signaling a clash between duty and personal stance.

John T. Kyle Seeks Morgan County Tax Assessor Post

John T. Kyle of Hartselle announces candidacy for Morgan County Tax Assessor in the upcoming primary. A native farmer and former timber worker, Kyle has been a real estate and insurance man and serves as secretary of Hartselle Lodge No. 398. He emphasizes his own merit and a square deal.

John T. Kyle Hartselle Decaturs John T. Lyle Morgan County Mr. Kyle Somerville Kyle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterians J. A. Ryan First Church PrewDecatur Dean Marguerite Clark the Prince the Porper Marsenie and Star Theatres Decatur Hoff Benevolent Hospital Finance Committee G. A. Hoff Fin. Com Financial Report OF Cornerstone Ste Decatur Land Company Somerville Road 7Th 8Th Avenues W. D. Lyle Abel Bros. Plumbing & Heating Co Camp Electric Co Decatur Cornice & Roofing Co Eta Wope W. H. Aycock Ition Asso Debit Abbott Benevolent Society Eee Weet Wyker & Son Malone Goal & Grain Company Payne Lumber.Co Embroidery Club Progresiive Culture Club M. A. Dinsmore Brock Mrs. J. Block Chicago Sarah Stewart Vine Street J. L. Gunter Columbus, Miss Harry Woodruff Auburn Mrs Cline Christine Tingling Annie Weisel Virginia Graham Tinling M. E Miss Lillie Burleson Kitty Prewett Miss Burleson J. E. Young and Family Geo. F. Buchheit Selma, N. C W. M. Murray Sazurday Silk Stocking Club J. P. Gibson Hillsboro Capain Dan Walden Grippe H. J. Burleson Kitty Prewitt R. K Balch J. K. Ryan Theresa Wallen K. of P Bank and Vine Streets Olshine Church and Bank Sts Decatur 231 Bohemian Girl Company Hall Joseph Sheehan Lulu Beaying Mr. Mush Sis Dis Stilliter Barclay beRop Buttrey's Buttrey Delite Theatre The Klondike Wilma Wilkie and David Butler Gladys Hulette Morgan Jones Howard Mitchell Mutual W. A. Bibb & Son Morgan County National Bank Building Gernstein Mar Church St Alabame
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