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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

3

Bridge Tea Honors Guests At Country Home

Mrs. Albert Blackwell entertained with a bridge tea at her country home. Three tables were set on the lawn for the card game with punch served throughout. Guests included Mrs. D. G. Hart and Mrs. Ed Warren among others, followed by a many course supper assisted by Mrs. Edgar Fennell and Mrs. John Gooch.

D. G. Hart Nashville Henry N. Binford Ed Warren Birmingham Augustus Blackwell Albert Blackwell Mesdames M. C. Bullard Cecil Todd Montgomery E. W. Godbey H. N. Binford H. T. Gill Harbin Miller J. H. Donnell F. F. Tidwell T. A. Bowles R. H. Wilcott Edgar Fennell John Gooch

Maccabees to Hold Annual Supper in New Quarters

The Maccabees plan an annual supper in their new quarters over Hardage Bros. store with all members and friends invited. Committee members are J. A. Motes W. G. McCain and J. C. Wallis.

The Maccabees Hardage Bros J. A. Motes W. G. McCain J. C. Wallis

Auction Bridge and Card Club Social Schedule

Auction bridge led by Mrs W F Crawford. Girls Card Club. Silk Stocking Club. Miss Marjorie Miller. Friday Rosebud Rock Club with Miss Mary Harvey. Priscilla Club at 4 o'clock led by Mrs Will Cowden.

Silk Stocking Club Marjorie Miller Rosebud Rock Club Mary Harvey Priscilla Club Will Cowden

Poem and social notes from a Alabama tea luncheon

A verse by Eugene Field is followed by a society report of Mrs. Henry N. Binford hosting a bridge luncheon for notable guests including Mrs. D. G. Hart and Mrs. Ed Warren. Attendees, prizes, and a daisies motif are noted along with Barbara Ann Davis’s fourth birthday celebration and visits from Eunice Sanderson and Lula Garnett.

Eunice Sanderson Courtland Lula Garnett Decatur Allen Farrey Moulton Moulton Advertiser

Kidney Pain Relief Story Drives Demand

A patient describes severe kidney and back pain eased after using Dr. Pierce’s Anurie Tablets. The testimonial asserts kidney cure, promotes Dr. Pierce’s Institute in Buffalo, NY, and cites the product as a blood cleanser that restores vigor and health.

Dr. Pierce Mas. Wau Nore Anurie Buffalo N. Y Anuric Invalides

Local Social Notes From Pulaski and Athens

Mrs Homer Anderson and Miss Bentie Thomas of Pulaski visited Mrs B A Peden yesterday. Miss Grace Hull, ill recently, is slowly improving at home in Tanner while on vacation. Mesdames Henry Rose and J C McFarlane returned to Athens after hosting bridge luncheon with Mrs H N Binford. Rosa Stamkin of Atlanta visits cousin Mrs Sam Ziff. Mrs Bruno Smith at Benevolent hospital resting. Central Methodist children to meet at church 4 p m Thursday Friday and Saturday for Children s Day services.

Homer Anderson Bentie Thomas Pulaski Grace Hull Ory Cohen Tanner Randly Mesdames Henry Rose J. C. McFarlane Athens H. N. Binford Rosa Stamkin Atlanta, Ga Sam Ziff Central Methodist Church

Marriage of Miss Virginia Thornhill and J B Murphree

Miss Virginia Thornhill and J B Murphree were married Wednesday at 3 pm at the Lanier Roger home on Fourth Avenue South. Rev Walston of Central Methodist Church officiated with only a small group of friends present.

Virginia Thornhill J. B. Murphree Lanier Roger Fourth Avenue South Walston Central Methodist Church

Personal News From Birmingham and Nearby

Benj Bloodworth has returned to Birmingham after visiting relatives. R H Hitt is in Chattanooga on business. Thurman Murphree of Jackson Tennessee visits relatives, with Mrs Murphree staying several weeks. C C K Lide Jr is spending his vacation at home.

Robert Baugh Robert, Jr Huntsville T. M. Jones MrSeés Maudene Virginia Hardy Decaturs Montevallo Mr. Palmer The A.G.1. 4 Benj. Bloodworth Birmingham Chattanooga Thurman Murphree Jackson, Tenn Mrs. Murphree Cc. K. Lide, Jr

Captured Guns Lose Power If Not Undamaged Or Proper Ammo

The text explains captured field guns are ineffective unless undamaged and supplied with correct ammunition. Even slight differences in shell diameter prevent compatible firing, risking misfires or bursts. A Belgian gun cannot use German shells and vice versa, so capture mainly reduces enemy fighting ability.

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Calomel Alternative Promoted In 24 Hour Claim

Eddy's Black Pills advertised as a cure available from druggists for 26 cents. The claim promises relief within a day and urges readers to try the patent remedy.

Eddy Tim

Murphree Family Reunion Held at Somerville Road Home

A large Murphree family gathering occurred last evening at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Murphree’s Somerville road residence. Thirteen children and twenty two grandchildren attended with guests Mr. and Mrs. Lanier Royer. A prayer meeting accompanied the reunion and many expressed deep emotion. Ice cream and cake were served by Miss Eva Murphree and her mother.

J.B. Murphree L. B. Boeglen Roy Bert Eva Henry Jack Eleanor Murphree

Words as weapons in order and chaos

A quotation on language and meaning contrasts disorganized words with disciplined rhetoric. It argues words alone are inert but become powerful when arranged like a trained army, capable of decisive impact in debate and writing.

Sylvania Woods Clifton Mills

French Hopeful of Wheat Yield Seeks Self Sufficiency

In France, hopes rise that this year’s higher wheat yield will negate the need to import grain and keep prices stable, rather than simply lowering costs.

France

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