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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1914

Page

4

Personal notices from Florence and nearby towns

Né&l Johnson visits en route to Auburn area and local residents are mentioned. A B McLean of Decatur handles business in Tuscumbia, F E Winton of Chattanooga visits W H Winton's family, and E O Rawlings with Mrs Rawlings visit T J Cox in Louisville. Grandpa Hardage returns to Valdermoosa and Gno W Jones spends a day in Magic City. Frank G Cook of Cook Bros Furniture Co. visits Florence. Judge E B Almon recovers from illness and resumes normal activities.

E. 0. Swlings Ile, Ky Frank G. Cook Cook Bros. Furniture Co

Widow Jennie Eaton Marries First Husband After Murder Trial

Mrs Jennie M Eaton of Boston widow of Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton and her husband D Henry Ainsworth of Morristown Arizona wed in Washington to complete a second marriage tale The ceremony drew attention and Washington learned of the event after the couple left for a second honeymoon Eaton was acquitted last October in Boston of poisoning her second husband and the admiral died in Norwell Massachusetts on March 7 1913 amid suspicion

Washington Jennie M. Eaton Boston Joseph G. Eaton D. Henry Ainsworth Morristown Ariz Ainsworth Illinois

Grateful thanks for neighborly aid after fire

Captain and Mrs. W. T. Rowden express heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and firemen for their aid during and after the rain damaged fire at their home. They state their gratitude will be remembered by all.

W. T. Rowden

Ended Entertainment at the Masonic Theater Review

A fragment notes music and pictures at the Masonic Theater, calling the show thin and above average while hinting at scarce entertainment options and lingering fatigue.

Masonic Theater

Open Day for Music Study Club in Decatur

A detailed society note describes the Open Meeting of the Open Day for Music Study Club held in Decatur. Mrs. A. A. Hardage presided, guests included Mrs. Glass and Seneca Burr, with Magnolia decor and elegant refreshment settings. The article highlights club aims of mutual improvement, civic effort, and inclusive fellowship across creeds and stations.

A. A. Hardage Seneca Burr Glass Hardage Mesdames Jarwin Preuitt

Crop outlook promises record harvest fueling prosperity

The article argues that amid a business downturn the North American crop outlook is exceptionally bright. Wheat, hay, and fruit prospects are strong with cereals likely to set records, fruit and hay yields high, and cotton later in the season. Demand for harvest workers is rising, especially in Kansas, while railroads fear strain from increased traffic.

North American United States California Western Wheat Belt Kansas

Titanic judge joins Canadian Empress of Ireland probe

Lord Mersey, who presided over the Titanic inquiry, is named to the Royal Commission investigating the Empress of Ireland disaster. Canadian members include Chief Bazekiel McLeod of New Brunswick and Sir Adolphe Routhier of Quebec. First sittings likely in Montreal or Quebec, about ten years? divisions unclear. The inquiry will have broad scope with government counsel and possible navigation rule discussions.

Montreal Lord Mersey Bazekiel McLeod New Brunswick Adolphe Routhiero Quetbe

Whiskey seized from peanut popper and beer seized

Dennis McTexas was arrested in jail this morning by Deputy Sheriff McCulloch after a burglary at a Vine Street store. Sixteen pints of whiskey were found in a peanut popper and two barrels of a drink resembling beer were seized.

Dennis McTexas McCulloch McTexas Vine

Reclamation Map Draws Interest in Louisiana Projects

The United States government released a map illustrating the spread of reclamation works in South Louisiana. It marks the tracts already developed in color and highlights ongoing efforts to reclaim swamp lands and improve drainage for settlement and agriculture.

Louisiana New Orleans United States Goverment

W J Edwards Buys Oak and Cherry Corner Property

W J Edwards purchased property at the Oak and Cherry corner and will soon erect a handsome residence.

W. J. Edwards Oak and Cherry

Reclamation Projects Around New Orleans Multiply Valuable Lands

Within forty miles of New Orleans twenty two reclamation efforts have reclaimed about 170 117 acres formerly too wet for use. Land value rose from cents to over 100 dollars per acre, delivering millions in gains. Roads and rail access accompany these plans, promising expansive farms orange groves and country homes across southeast Louisiana as development spreads.

New Orleans Times Picayune Louisiana

Marian Thomas Fined in Law and Equity Court

Marian Thomas was fined 200 dollars yesterday in the Law and Equity Court on a charge of violating the prohibition laws.

Marian Thomas Law and Equity Court

Blair to Tour Mississippi on Ten-Business Trip

Q Blair has disposed of his room on Bank Street and plans to depart Saturday for a ten day business trip through Mississippi.

Q. Blair Bank Street Mississippi

New $10,000 athletic field planned for University of Alabama

The University of Alabama will build a new athletic field behind the president's mansion with a concrete grandstand. Hugo Friedman, graduate athletic manager, said funds include several thousand dollars in surplus and the rest borrowed. An alumni banquet featured an "A" men reunion and praise for Judge A S Van de Graaff as the father of university athletics.

University Ala University of Alabama University Athletic Association Hugo Friedman William Grey Little

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