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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
3
A. F. Rebman, a leading Courtland businessman, has purchased the Lyons buildings at 505 and 507 Second Avenue for about $10,000. The purchase was made as an investment, and Rebman has recently acquired additional local property.
The state department directed American Charge Miller at Constantinople to press Turkey to allow neutrals to feed starving Syrians. Failure to act could strain US Turkish relations as reports say 50,000 to 80,000 Syrians have died and the Christian population faces extermination. Public appeals rise across the United States for aid.
Rev. A. H. Burroughs known as the marrying parson dies in Bristol at 93. He lived on the Tennessee side for years where underage marriages required no parental consent and reportedly performed 5142 marriage ceremonies for couples from many states.
Fire sale continues with steep reductions across a wide range of goods. Ladies and misses pumps drop from several dollars to under a dollar, men's shoes and pants slash prices, women's shirt waists and dress goods sale, hats and undergarments heavily reduced.
SR. Buttrey remains confined at home though improving. FE Allison and Geo Nelson of New Decatur attended Live Stock association meeting in the city. Ernest Barnett of Atlanta to visit Trinity friends. J D Fletcher called to Mobile to repair telegraph lines knocked down by a storm. Ed Williams returns from Nashville visiting his brother W W Williams. Early Phinizy returns to Florence after the Fourth. Curtis Govier in Kentucky visiting relatives. T H Alexander ill with acute indigestion. Clark Dunn L&N traveling agent in Decatur on business.
Miss Dolly Madison Adams wrote a poem for the Columbian in Columbia South Carolina. She is the granddaughter of Mrs J C Cowles a recent guest of her daughter Mrs H Roberts but now in South Carolina.
Poem reflecting life as a bubble colored by hues of love riches happiness laughter and memory. Miss Marjorie Miller hosted a Girls' Card club morning with three tables where Mrs Paul Pernelle won the club prize and Miss Helen Wallace the guest prize. Guests included Glen Lile Mary King Davis Trinity Helen Wallace Courtland Hattie Schecter Andalusia Dorothy Mayo Cullman and Kate Hardage. An ice course followed prize awards.
Cereno Blodgett daughter of William H Blodgett chairman of the republican town committee visited a Winsted dry goods store and asked for red white and blue cloth for a doll dress. The clerk offered the fabric in exchange for a kiss and the girl promised her mother would pay tomorrow.
On Saturday only, children's dresses in sizes 16 to 14 years are offered at 50 cents each at The Fashion.
The B. Crawford Lumber Co gave Pauline Norton a small frame building from the preparedness parade. It is a complete little house for entertaining her young friends.
Excerpt mentions dreams and faith or laziness with a reflection on war and a Hawaiian dress remark. Judge Lynette Freemire is referenced in a literary fragment from a sinner's diary style piece. The text blends personal musings with cultural critique and a revenue stamp remark.
Saturday and Monday sale at The Fashion features muslin underwear priced at 98 cents, with $1.25 and $1.50 items advertised. The notice emphasizes a limited-time price drop and urges shoppers to visit the store for the deals.
Miss Rosa Lechenstein visits with her parents Mr and Mrs H B Lechenstein in Birmingham she is joined by Misses Sarah Goldstein and Hortense Marks. Mrs F A Finney returns to Madison after visiting sister Mrs H H Hite. Mrs Jne Wyatt and family move into Jervis cottage on Johnston street. Mrs D G Hart and son Joe return to Nashville after visiting Mr and Mrs H N Binford. Mr and Mrs Thurman Murphree return to Jackson Tenn with Miss Eva Murphree who will stay a week or ten days.
The Cuate family celebrates the arrival of a newborn with engraved announcement cards published in The Decatur Daily. The message records the baby’s birth and family joy for local readers.
Mrs. William E. Crawford entertained the Auction Bridge club with sweet pea and nasturtium decorations. The column lists many individuals visiting, traveling, or staying with friends in Decatur and nearby towns, and notes upcoming Crawford Phillips nuptials in Athens.
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