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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
3
Selma Alabama July 14 river rose six inches in twelve hours backwaters entered the Buckeye Cotton Oil plant forcing a shutdown and 200 workers to lose jobs. More plants located on lowlands are expected to close during the night.
Personal statement of William Barbeef pledging not to be liable for debts incurred by anyone else. The brief entry notes the signer’s intent to disown obligations extending beyond his own actions and resources.
The Decatur Daily reports wedding invitations available in multiple designs showcasing style and quality for couples seeking distinctive stationery.
A lyrical reflection on a mysterious road that leads toward an unseen destination. The narrator describes an ordered path with natural imagery including a rushing stream, quivering aspens, fields, rivers, birds, bees, and green leaves. The journey promises certainty yet hides its final destination.
A poem opening invites readiness for war while a New York Herald note mentions Mays Switzer of Texas hosting a Dallas party. The Dallas gathering includes Dr and Mrs Livingston T Mays entertaining four tables, with daisies in rooms and players named Lynda Williamson Clara Worthington Vivian Tilman Dorothea Alsebrook Augusta Nall Annie Ruth Mays Eleanor Mays F Switz Jack Dillehay Dr Hill Dr Roan P Walker T Tidwell Carlisle Blackwell J T Carter David Gibson. An ice course followed after dessert.
Thursday morning Miss Mary Penick hosted the Girls' Card club from 9 30 to 12 00. Three bridge tables formed the main activity with Mrs Frank Lide winning the club prize and Mrs H H Hitt receiving the guest souvenir. A salad course followed the awards with guests Mrs H H Hitt Mert Morrow Miss Kate Hardage and Miss Florence Allison.
Mrs. William Wyker hosted the Auction Bridge club. Prize went to Mrs. W. E. Crawford and guest sou venir presented to Mrs. Arthur Jones. Guests included Mesdames A Jones and W O Connor. Several members and guests were traveling or visiting relatives in Birmingham Memphis Courtland Cullman Chattanooga and Memphis aboard social duties.
The Rosebud Club announces a reception and dance from 9 to 12 at the Colonial club. Guests include Miss Lucile Griffin and Miss Nelle Holt of Pulaski Tennessee and Miss Mamie Redman of Courtland Alabama, hosted by Miss Mamie and Miss Kisie Alexander.
Buford Wyatt leaves tomorrow for Kentucky to visit relatives. J H McNeil of Memphis is here today. B L Malone returned from a business trip to Athens. E A Jackson president of the First National Bank of Hartselle is in the city and will spend the weekend at Elk Mountain Springs with family. Walter Miller editor of the Colbert County Reporter attends the Alabama Bar association meeting. Pat G Kimbrough returned from Mobile after visiting relatives and friends. Charles Kortrecht of Memphis will spend the weekend in Decatur.
The Tennessee river finally sits at 19.3 feet after a week of rising. Officials expect no further increase unless more rain falls. Crops along the banks already suffer damage but no additional losses anticipated if levels stay put.
The Morgan County Institute will be held at Hartselle starting Tuesday August 1 1916 and run for four days. The law requires all teachers to attend. J C Tidwell County Superintendent of Education oversees the event.
Hartselle male quartet will perform at the evening service Sunday at the First Christian church. The event invites local worshippers to hear the quartet in a vocal program.
The Decatur Daily emphasizes all ad copy must be in by 10 a m for afternoon mail trains. The paper will wait for copy but trains will not. Advertisers are urged to prepare material early to ensure it appears that day.
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