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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1913

Page

3

DuPree and Cornelius Shootout Near Five Points

In Oneonta Alabama on a January day an old grudge sparked a shotgun duel between Thomas Dupree and Cornelius near Five Points. Dupree was wounded but Dupree and three other men were jailed by Deputy Sam Phillips, Sheriff Nash, and Deputy Laiingham. One suspect faced theft charges for robbing a fire and stove at Blount Springs and another was charged as an accomplice in the crime, while a third faced bootlegging charges.

Oneonta Ala Thomas Dupree Arse Cornelius Five Points Conelius Dupree Fff Sam Phillips Nash Laiingham Sunny Blount Springs Arested

World areas lie below sea level study says

Washington reports the Geological Survey found extensive areas of continents below sea level. The lowest U S point is Death Valley 273 feet below, while the Dead Sea basin exceeds it. Africa’s Sahara runs 150 feet down, Europe touches 80 feet near the Caspian, and Australia’s Lake Torrens is about 25 feet under.

Washington United States North America Death Valley California Dead Sea Palestine Asia Geologics Survey South America Africa Sahara Desert Europe Caspian Sea Australia Lake Torens

Young Haynie Fatally Struck By Freight Train Near Salem

Brad Haynie of East Tallassee son of Thomas Haynie was fatally injured by a Central of Georgia freight train near Salem. He and E C Coleman were walking from East Tallassee to Columbus, slept by the tracks, and Haynie apparently moved too close to the rails. His father works in East Tallassee cotton mills.

Opelika Brad Haynie East Tallasee Thomas Haynie Central of Georgia Salem Tention E.C. Coleman Haynie East Tallassee Columbus East Tallessee

Oleomargarine a Butter Substitute from the Franco Prussian War Era

In National Magazine, Harry Everett Barnard describes how Mege-Mouries developed a butter substitute during the siege of Paris. The process yields a stable oleomargarine from rendered cattle fat and oils, churned with milk and sometimes butter for flavor. Despite chemist endorsement and clean production, social prejudice keeps it rarely on tables.

Harry Everett Barnard National Magazine Mege-Mouries Paris Seige

For Rent Henkel building with store and rooms above

Central Decatur listing offers a large store on the lower floor and elegant rooms above in first class condition. Immediate possession available at 7,2 BUX Postoffice building. Contact 488 for details.

Henkel BUX Postoffice Decatur

Boxers Wedding Plans Delay Ring Returns

Chicago on January 23 reports manager Jack Robinson arranging the marriage of Battling Nelson to Denver cartoonist Migs Fay King at Nelson’s Hegeswisch home tomorrow. A welcome crowd will meet them and a band will play on a special bound train before the couple returns to Chicago for engagements after February 5. Nelson, 30, and King, 23, met through her work.

Chicago Jack Robinson Battling Nelson Puglist Migs Fay King Denver Nelson Hegeswitch Hegeswisch

Damage suit filed in Cullman court

Cullman Jan 23 An interesting damage suit has been filed in the circuit court of this county in which S. E. Wilbourne sues E. C. Kinney and bondsmen for 17000 in damages alleging garnishment tied up about 40000 This garnishment was for the amount of 8000 against which Wilbourne claims offsets and says it was wrongfully and vexatiously done.

CuLlman Circuit Court Ss. E. Wilbourne E. C. Kinney S. E. Wilbourne

Cullman County to vote on road bonds in near future

County commissioners back a bond issue of at least 200000 to support good roads. An election will be called as soon as possible. New county commissioners were sworn in on Wednesday.

Cullman Unty

Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Rapid Relief

An old advertisement touts Zemo for eczema chafing and dandruff with quick relief and no residue. It claims a trial bottle at 25 cents and a full bottle priced at one dollar, produced by EB W Rose Medicine Co of St Louis Missouri, with nationwide druggist availability.

Eb, W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis

Senorita Rodriquez Says Men Are Bores

Senorita Maria Coston Rodriquez, 26, returning home from New York on the Santa Maria, says she could not find a suitable husband in the United States. She recounts experiences in the West, Chicago, the South, and the North and East, calling American men bores and criticizing their drinking, fighting, and pretensions.

New York United States Senorita Maria Coston Rodriquez Santa Maria England America West Chicago South

Delite to day picture grips you all the way

A vivid image draws the viewer in with strong impact and lasting immediacy. The piece emphasizes visual intensity and emotional engagement, inviting repeated inspection and reflection on its subject.

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Decatur Drug Co

A promotional notice touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for colds. The Decatur Drug Co. endorses the product and urges readers to choose a remedy with a wide reputation and dependable results.

Chamberlain Thompson New Decat Decatur Drug Co Decatur

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