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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

4

Texas Youth and Moody Fire in Tryst Tale Ends in Death

Lloyd Jackson, a prominent Texas youth, died after being shot by Miss Moody's father during an attempted window visit at the Moody home. Miss Moody denied engagement and said Jackson had previously pressed marriage but she questioned his persistent romance. Moody faces an examining trial Monday on a serious charge.

Houston Tex Moody Jackson Miss Moody Susie May Young Huntsville L. G. Thigpen J. I. Young National Woolen Millis Company R. T. Thigpen Carthage Pee New Decatur

New Drink PLE ZOL Sold By Ala-Cola Hottling Works

A new beverage named PLE ZOL is advertised for home delivery from Fountains and bottled exclusively by Ala-Cola Hottling Works. The notice promotes the drink as the right choice for the right time and spot.

Ala Cola Hottling Works

June brings marriage vows and community promises

A June 1912 feature notes Emmette Sanders and Decatur merging efforts to fund a hospital project as neighbors join in marriage milestones, donations, and social events. It mentions births, birthdays, church society meetings, theater and park dances, weddings in Huntsville, and local residents visiting or traveling.

Beigh J

Church Services and Children’s Day Observance Weekend

Local notices announce morning sermons at Central Church with pastor H Ler minghard and a subject A Vain Excuse. First Christian Church observes Children’s Day with a full day of activities and a special talk by the children. First Baptist Decatur lists Sunday programs including Sunday school at 9:30 and sermons on God as Seen in the Scriptures and The Exalted Christ. Reverend Dennis Crawford of Mary e Tenn will preach at Westminster Presbyterian in the morning service.

Central E Central H. Lerminghard Bericki First Baptist Decatur Yhes Dennis. Crawford Marye, Tenn Westminster

Revered Rankin Visits. Huntsville Kin Gather in Decatur

Reverend R Rankin of Wellington Kansas visits his sister Mrs Lamar Penney. Mrs J O Penney and Mrs J W Clopton Sr of Huntsville visit J W Clopton Jr on Courtland road. J T Rankin and son Marvin depart Decatur for a Tennessee summer stay.

R. Rankin Wellington Kan Lamar Penney J. O. Penney J. W. Clopton, Sr Huntsville J. W. Clopton, Jr Courtland Road J. T. Rankin Marvin Tennessee

Willoughby Presbyterian Invites Railroad Men

Rev. J. P. Cotton of Chicago will fill the pulpit at the morning and evening services at Willoughby Presbyterian church. He is described as a powerful speaker and a former railroad man. A cordial invitation is extended to railroad men to attend these services.

Willoughby Presbyterian J. P. Cotton Chicago Will Ifewer Willoughby Byterian Aly Railroad

Roanoke preacher to speak Sunday at Christian church

D M Joiner of Roanoke Alabama will preach Sunday at 11 a m and 7 30 p m at the Christian church on Jackson Street. The public is invited.

D. M. Joiner Roanoke Ala The Christian Church Jackson Street

Coca Cola Brand Warning From Buchheit Bottling Works

A brief caution urges consumers to choose A COLA over imitations, attributed to Buchheit Bottling Works. The note implies vigilance when requesting a cola and hints at authenticity concerns.

Huchhelt Bottling Works

Election to Fill Steed's Place

A vacancy caused by the resignation of First Lieutenant Steed prompts plans for a call by authorities to hold an election. Steed cites business demands as why he cannot devote required time to the military role.

Steed B.C. Hornet Alabama Uards Halm

Marriageable Girls Halt Rabbi Dance Move in Sochaczow

In Sochaczow Poland a mass meeting of marriageable girls forced the local rabbi to withdraw a dancing ban. The dispute led to a two month standstill with no marriages or wedding fees, then the rabbi capitulated and dancing resumed nightly.

St Petersburg Sochaczow

Record Breaking Crowd Sees Cinderella at Stan Theatre

A record breaking crowd enjoyed Selig Company’s Cinderella at The Stan Theatre on Friday. Miss Mabel Taliaferro, renowned actress, played Cinderella and the film will return next week after high demand. date to be announced.

Selig Company Stan Theatre Mabel Taliaferro Cinderella The Star

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