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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1913

Page

3

Preventatives of purse hatching proposed by Alabama matrons

Birmingham January 29 the harem skirt right to carry pistols and sleeve pockets for purses are among the remedies for pocketbook snatching proposed by matrons of Russellville and Albertville writing to the Ledger The agitation about where women shall carry purses started with Commissioner Lane's criticism of the current method and has spread across Alabama Women statewide weigh the issue and have sent letters of suggestion from representative women of the state

Birmingham Russellville Albertville Lane Ala Alabama

Gold found near Anniston hoards vastvalue on Higginbotham land

Jan 29 reports a large gold discovery on a tract south of Anniston owned by A. L. Higginbotham. Machinery for tests is running with Birmingham workers, near the Arbacauchie gold field in Cleburne county. successful tests could make the property highly valuable.

Anniston Here A. L. Higginbotham Birmingham Arbacauchie Cleburne County

Brent Henkel Building Sale Ad Promotes Central Location

For Brent The Henkel building centrally located. Large store below and elegant rooms above. First class condition, Immediate possession given. Tr M DIX Postoffice building Decatur Phone 488. Also Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised as reliable for coughs and colds, sold by local Decatur merchants.

Brent Henkel Tr M DIX Postoffice Decatur

Connie Mack Jr Names Raleigh Manager

Earl Mack son of Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Americans signs to manage Raleigh in the Carolina league with first assignment on March 15. Connie Mack accompanies his son to the signing in Raleigh.

Raleigh N. C Earl Mackson Connie Mack Philadelphia Americans Young Mack

Fighter Rose Dies After Brooklyn Prize Fight

New York January 29 a fighter known as Kid Rose died from injuries after a prize bout Monday night in Brooklyn Washington DC. Sailor Smith the opponent and Edward Oldis the referee are under arrest awaiting coroner jury action. Rose was knocked unconscious in the sixth round and died at the hospital.

New York Rose Washington D. C Brooklyn Sailor Smith Edward Oldis Smith

Red Men's Council Sleep Notice

A Monday meeting notice appears for the Red Men's Council with signatories A C Banks W S Jameison and 13 2m Chief of Records Sachem. The readable text confirms a recurring council gathering and the listed officials.

Red Men's Council A. C. Banks W. S. Jameison

Wilson to cut White House military and naval attaches

Washington January 29 reports say President Wilson plans a sweeping reduction of military and navy attaches at the White House. Twelve officers currently assist with escort duties and social tasks. a shakeup may send them back to regiments or ships as demand falls ahead of March 4.

Washington Army Navy Prest Wilson White House Roosevelt Trenton Wilson

Brown Kerr Grocery Co Moves to 507 Second Avenue

Brown Kerr Grocery Co has moved to 507 Second Avenue. Contact numbers are 484 and 485.

Brown-Kerr Grocery Co Second Avenue Wand

Stockholders Meeting of the Development Co. of the Decaturg

Stockholders are summoned to a February 11 1911 meeting in New Decatur council chamber to elect directors and handle other business. Secretary T M Dix notes notice dated January 22–29.

The Development Co Decaturg Council Chamber of New Decatur

Property Bid Signed by U M Dix in Decatur

A bid offering $1000 for improved city property is noted from U M Dix of Decatur with contact at phone number 438 3 tf.

Sheriff Sale Notice in Morgan County Alabama

Execution issued from the Morgan County Circuit Court directs sheriff to sell Jno W Johnsons real property described as NW 3 of SW Sec 4 T6 R5 W at Morgan County Alabama public auction. Sale set for February 17 1913 during legal hours at the courthouse door.

Cireuit Morgan County Alabama W. Johnson Jno Court House W Johnson Wm. R. R. Roger

Zemo Skin Wash Promises Quick Relief and Refund

The ad promotes Zemo a soothing wash for itching fiery eczema and scalp eruptions. It lists Thymos glycerine witch hazel boracic acid and other healing ingredients with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by Dillehay Bros Drug Store in New Decatur and prepared by E. W. Medicine Co St Louis. Endorsed with a 26 cent bottle and large 1 dollar size.

Zemo New Decatur Dillehay Bros E. W. Medicine Co St. Louis

City Property Loan Offer by T. M. Dix in Decatur

A lender named T. M. Dix of Decatur offers a loan of 1600 dollars on improved city property and provides the contact phone number 488 3-tf for inquiries.

T. M. Dix Decatur EB. H, Allison

For Sale Kellerstrass White Orpington Eggs

For sale Kellerstrass strain white Orpington eggs at 2 dollars for 16. Seller J. J. Solomon 520 Seventh Avenue phone 3356-1. Also for sale settings of Bull Orpington eggs from best English stock inquire Q B Cartwright Decatur Alabama. J21-¢m

Kellerstrass J. J. Solomon Seventh Avenue Lim Decatur Ala

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amnniston M. Thompson, New Decatur Drug Co Decaturs Kentucky Walker Stipp & Johnson’s Stable G. W. Russell J. C. Bowles O Sai Connie Mack, JR NOWA Decaturs Daily Job Department Stockholders Meeting U. M. Dix Sheriff's Sale R. N. McCollouch Alabam L. L. McCollouch Cypher Cartwright Oak Street Telegraph
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