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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1913
Page
4
Reports from Mexico City say government troops near the Grijalva river in Chiapas routed about 100 rebels. Rebels attempting to flee were killed or drowned as they weighed down gear during the pursuit.
Decatur society news covers Mrs. W. P. Carter moving into new Tavern apartments and a Baptist Trinity meeting with dinner on the grounds. It lists visits from Miss May Wellens, Miss Mildred Ferris, and Mrs. J. W. Hilden, plus a missionary society study at Central M. E. church with an ice course and musical numbers.
REv A B Woodward leaves Verbina for Pelham Baptist encampment. Judges Almon and Speeka barbecue in Mooresville. Rev Keoaner N Matthews assists in Pettusville revival. Orrick Davis visits Trinity friends. W D Lile ill. R W Carter of Athens visiting. N S and J R Rountree of Birmingham guests of J H and Chas Rountree. R M Leland of Ensley in Decatur yesterday. EbS L Ne Duncan Auburn at Echols. O B Clark Tuscumbia here yesterday. D W Irwin Hillsboro here. A H Butler New Hope visitor. Henry Goidel back from Cullman. Gardner and Hutchens fishing in Decatur. Owen Graham short trip to Decatur. Mrs S A Dupont New Decatur guest of McGee. J N Pike Decatur in city among friends. W D Claybrooks Albertville in the Decaturs. R C Trigger Marion Institute in the Decaturs. Frank D C and Herbert Cook motor trip through middle Tennessee. Rev J McDermott returned from Cullman. Chas Frohoff returned from Cullman.
Mortgagee will sell at public auction for cash the property described as Lot eight block twenty seven addition two of Decatur Land Improvement & Furnace Company to Decatur Alabama. Sale at courthouse door Decatur Morgan County Alabama on August 6 1913. New Morgan County Building & Loan Association by EB Godbey attorney July 2 1913.
Purge disturbances in the bowels with Herbine. Purifies bowel channels and promotes regular movement. Sold by Ow! Drug Co. Proc.
The Pekin dispatch reports a joint land and sea assault on Hu-Kow forts, rebels lose control of the Yangtse in Kiang-Si allowing northern fleets to advance toward Nanking. Southern troops retreat toward Tai-Ho while Hsu’s forces may join northern pinning communications. Decisive battle expected at Nanking.
A subscriber notice urges readers to call if the paper does not arrive each afternoon. It explains the paper cannot ensure prompt service without timely phone calls to report missing delivery. The message emphasizes using the phone to alert carriers and ensure delivery reliability.
Chief Deputy Sheriff W D Cary of Lebanon Tennessee arrived in Decatur last night seeking a negro named Cohn wanted on horse stealing charges. Police say a barber shop sighting led to the arrest and the suspect was identified by the Lebanon officer and jailed in Decatur City awaiting requisition papers.
A local heating firm urges homeowners to plan for winter by considering their hot water heating system. They offer estimates for house heating and plumbing services with a stated guarantee and prompt service.
A Spanish physician claims to have invented concentrated tablets covering vegetables meats soups and sweets to make meals with water and heat in minutes. The tablets aim at explorers aviators and travelers and could lead to home use if mass produced.
A reader reports relief from long term stomach ache and chronic constipation after trying Chamberlain's booklets. She describes improved appetite and eating ability after using a portion of the suggested remedy. Public notice promotes the pamphlet for sale through local vendors.
The office of Probate Judge issued licenses to Hugh Blasingim and Estelle Southern for marriage.
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