German submarine Bremen sighting rumor fills Connecticut harbors
Excitement swept Bridgeport and surrounding towns as reports claimed a second German submarine, the Bremen, reached Long Island Sound and possibly entered Bridgeport harbor. Yacht Club and Lake Torpedo Boat staff gave conflicting updates amid rumors of a sighting and awaiting confirmation.
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York
Bremen
Long Island Sound
Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeport Post
Yacht Club
London
Connecticut
Fisher's Island
Black Rock Harbor
Lake Torpedo Boat
Ladies of St John’s Guild Cafeteria Supper Night
The St John’s Guild hosts a cafeteria supper at the Guild house on Wednesday July 19. Tickets are 25 cents. Proceeds benefit the guild activities and community service programs.
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Ladies of
St. John’s Guild
The Daily Business and Professional Cards Run
Classified notice listing business and professional card advertisements printed by The Daily. Includes names, titles, contact details, and services offered in a concise display format for readers seeking local professionals.
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the Daily
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Decatur Resident
Mrs. H. S. Speck of Decatur testifies to relief from back pain and nervous fatigue after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Owl Drug Co. She recalls initial improvement eight years ago and, over six years later, says a few doses ease kidney cold symptoms. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y advertises the remedy at 50 cents.
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Decatur
Doan
Dean
Owl Drug Co
Thoughts on Cheer and Faith from Southern Churchman
A compact fusion of two quotations on time faith and perseverance. Lewie Ostenson is cited in the Southern Churchman with reflections on keeping faith and hope as sail and port guide life, paired with an Emerson line urging gentle approach to life events and divine guidance.
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Lewie Ostenson
Elegant Baptist Wedding Unites Crawford and Phillips
The Baptist church hosted a popular wedding marrying Miss Nelle Powers Crawford to Mr. Oscar Benjamin Phillips of Ensley Alabama. Rev Clay I Hudson officiated as ushers bridesmaids and guests filled the ceremony with music and decoration. Out of town guests included Decatur Birmingham and Ensley residents.
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Baptist Church
Ensley
Oscar Benjamin Phillips
Nelle Powers Crawford
John W. Crawford
Clay I. Hudson
John Crawford
John Robert Russell
Frances Hipp
Carl A
W. E. Crawford
Decaturs
John Jack Stallings
Birmingham
W. R. McGregor
Decatur
D. E. Cook
R. H. Franklin
B. F. Phillips
A. H. Powers
Waterloo
Alabanig
Athens
Courier
Social notes from the week of visits and travels
A string of short moves and greetings as residents travel to visit family friends and attend events. Mrs A D Cohen heads to Gadeden to see her parents while Mrs M L Britain returns from Ida Ala with relatives in Mississippi. Other residents journey to Clarksdale Ten nessee Buffalo Niagara Falls Roswell and Mooresville.
Personal notes from Birmingham and nearby towns
J. Ernest Trice of Birmingham arrives to visit friends. D. C. Almon and son Curtis stay with relatives near Moulton. A. D. Cohen of Ory-Co Cohen plans eastern markets trip to buy goods in New York Chicago and Boston. Mr. Cohen aims to select a premier merchandise line. W. T. Barnes departs for Red Rolling Springs Tennessee. John Minor of Florence visits his parents J. M. Minor.
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A. D. Cohen
Ory-Co ‘Ohen
Young Girls Crochet Club Forms In South Highlands
Miss Lucile Reeves, Miss Ella Reeves, Nellie Lawborn and others organized the Young Girls Crochet Club after a business hour tea. The group plans to meet Tuesdays, first session led by Josie Winton, with Miss Sharp overseeing.
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Crochet Club
South Highlands
Lucile
Ella Reeves
Nellie Lawborn
Irene Moore
Alma Pepbers
Josie Winton
Ellen English
Ruth Sharp
Miss Sharp
Card of Thanks for Largess L Wise
We extend gratitude to the Decaturs for kindness shown during the illness and death of our son Largess L Wise who died July 17. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wise and family.
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Decaturs
Largess L. Wise
W. T. Wise
Thanking Neighbors for Kindness After Tragic Loss
Mr and Mrs Pete Ballas express gratitude for the acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the death of their dear baby. They note gratitude for the generosity of friends and neighbors and acknowledge divine providence in their loss.
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Pete Ballas
Morgan County Institute Set for August in Hartselle
The Morgan County Institute will be held in Hartselle from Tuesday, August 1, 1916, for four days. The law requires all teachers to attend. J. Tidwell, County Superintendent of Education.
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Morgan County Institute
Hartselle
New Decatur
Chas. Bassett
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