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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1913
Page
4
Springtime Poem and Local Socials Highlight Seasonal Imagery
A lyric meditation on Spring contrasts with Winter and Summer, then shifts to social notes. Ora Smith hosts a reception for visiting young ladies with Miss Naida Vohiens, Miss Anne and Miss Gena Watson. Miss Mary Penick hosts an outdoor lawn party with lanterns, punch, dancing, and ice cocktail service for about sixty guests. Further notices list expected visits and travels of local residents and guests from Huntsville, Florence, Pinehurst, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Penick
Johnson Street
Edith Doss
Pansy Russell
Marriages and social visits across Decatur and Huntsville
Miss Jessyman Owens and Elmer Pennigton wed in Decatur at the Owens home with a small ceremony. The couple left for their future in Decatur. Local residents, visitors, and relatives travel between Huntsville, Birmingham, Atlanta, Louisville, and Chattanooga for weddings and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessyman Owens
Elmer Pennigton
Decatur, Ill
Owens
Church Street
Frank J. Davis
Decatur
Ill
W. A. Curry
Billie Mack
Margaret
Atlanta
Local Personal News From Decatur Decats and Nearby Areas
Numerous residents and visitors are listed across Decatur Florence Falkville and Birmingham. Notables include Zeng Bailey Norton Cookenpent Boeglen Murphree Drake Pride and others visiting relatives attending events or returning from trips to Birmingham New Orleans Memphis and Louisville. Community officials and local business figures also appear in greetings and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxgones
Decatur
Dick Harris
Courtland
Celebration Near Gettysburg Marks Battle’s Fiftieth Anniversary
Gettysburg Pennsylvania July 7 the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg closed last night with fewer than three hundred veterans remaining until the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Battle of Gettysburg
Plucky editor and reporter debate world end story
The New York Whang editor warns of a possible doomsday schedule by a risky scientist. The star reporter counters with confidence, saying the doomsday won’t occur and suggests preparing the opposing side to avoid a scoop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Funeral for George Washington Greene at Vine Street home
The body of George Washington Greene died Friday afternoon at his Vine Street home at 73. He was buried this afternoon with Rev K N Matthews officiating. A long time Decaturs resident from Virginia, he lived here over 24 years and was a devout church member. He is survived by a wife and one brother in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Greene
Vine Street
K. N. Matthews
Green
Decaturs
Virginia
Ohio
Death of Estelle Roper Aged 18 Months
Estelle Roper the 18 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Roper died Saturday afternoon from congestive chill after a brief illness. The funeral was held Sunday at 4 o clock in Apallawille Cemetery with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle
R. D. Roper
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertises Animal and Human Use
The notice proclaims Ballard's Snow Liniment as the most effective remedy for animal flesh and human wounds. It claims superior healing action for wounds in both man and beast and lists prices 25c 50c and 100 per bottle, sold by Ow! Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Ow! Drug Co
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