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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1912
Page
4
A sensational show depicts the Cooper family and Helen Cooper amid treachery and rescue in a western frontier tale. An outlawed rescue of prisoners unfolds amid a dramatic battle scene with star performances, billed as fitting for Independence Day.
Decatur City Council convenes in regular session at 8 30 p m with Alder man Crawford to report on Church street paving. Bond issuance for Ferry street paving is likely to be discussed along with minor items on house numbering in 1st Decatur and extending the LaFayette street sidewalk one block past Ferry street.
The Star theater matinee drew lucky numbers with first prize to Mrs. R. G. Barton, second to Mrs. M. Diamond, and third to Miss Flo Frank. No one held the fourth or fifth prizes, which were 832 and 423. The Law and Equity Court met briefly, settling several minor cases by agreement, with adjournment until 9 tomorrow morning.
Middling U.S. cotton prices show strict middling at 11 1 4, market remains steady as buyers and sellers hold positions. Regional figures and broader market tone indicate cautious activity with stable demand through the period.
An old notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ease coughing and loosen mucus in children with whooping cough. It claims safe, successful use in many epidemics and sells through Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur. Sub to the Decatur Daily.
The Star theater presents The Seven, Son a one reel Vitagraph feature. Based on a Lincoln condolence letter it follows a son who deserts is court martialed and spared by President Lincoln after his widowed mother appeals in Washington. Local notes list tradespeople visiting Nashville and Pulaski.
A narrator describes sentry sleep before danger as troopers cluster by a fire. Bungay sits on a powder keg reciting Scott verses, the loud chant stirring a warning mood before nightfall. The scene ends with the line To Be Continued.
Herbert and Juford Cook return to Mt Pleasant after visiting brother David Cook. Fred Cook comes back from Columbia Tennessee. Dr. R L Stephens of Danville visits. Prentice Blackwell of Gadsden, Providence Insurance agent, stays several days. J D Monroe of Birmingham in Decatur business. J R Hastings of Sheffield visits Decatur. Louis H Hale of Anniston in Decatur on business. John K Broek Sr departs for Chattanooga on business.
Revival at First Christian Church ends tonight with Rev. Holland speaking on Why I am a Christian-only. Services run from 8 to 9 PM and invite attendees to bring a friend.
A large number of teachers from across the county attend the Teachers Institute in Hartselle this week. The event will close Friday evening and organizers report high enthusiasm and substantial progress from the meetings.
A new auction house opens near the post office in Vecatur with a first class repair shop connected. The owner offers upholstery and furniture repair, specializes in packing, and buys and sells second hand goods every Saturday auction. Residence phone is 364 W with office number to follow.
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