This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
3
The Decatur Daily announces the social column editor will be away and asks all social news be telephoned to New Decatur numbers 172 or 46. Mrs W A Curry will edit until Mrs Shelton returns, with contact at Shelton Stone address and phone 172.
A yesterday afternoon card party at the Colonial club hosted by Mesdames Miller and Hitt drew over fifty guests. Prizes included a cut glass celery dish, a sterling silver sewing set, and a desk watch while garlands of white carnations and ferns set the theme for tables, punch, and ice courses.
Dr. Livingston T. Mays departed Monday for Jackson Tennessee to deliver a commencement address. Robert Jervis is visiting his sister Mrs Davies in Cincinnati and relatives in Columbus Ohio.
Marie Doro headlines The Heart of Nora Flynn a photodrama by Hector Turnbull and Jennie MacPhearson produced under Cecil B. De Mille for the Lasky Company. The cast includes Elliott Dexter Lola May Ernest Joy Charles West and Margaret George. Released on the Paramount program.
Miss Ruth Hartung hosted a bridal party last evening with a buffet supper. Guests were served punch by Misses Mable Eubanks and Mabel Hartung. The dining area featured green foliage and white flowers, a bride doll centerpiece, green candles, and white tulle bows. Elizabeth Ann Hutson visits grandparents in Trinity. Mary Clare Carter visits friends in Birmingham. Nell Carter plans Tyler Texas trip to see Dr. Golson Yates and family.
The Decatur Daily notes the arrival of a new baby with a cute engraved announcement card. Also advertised are Eddy s Black Pills claimed to relieve ailments in 24 hours for 25 cents at druggists and printing services for calling cards.
At Chicago’s Coliseum on June 7 the Republican National Committee closed its session with high praise for National Chairman Charles D. Hilles. Delegates cheered as the convention adjourned, with a morning adjournment set for 11 oclock Thursday.
Local paper markets itself as a time saver and money saver for residents. It promises home bargains, full home news, and service to the home town, highlighting steady circulation and public service by the paper.
The Malone Coal, Grain & Motor Company invites you to meet a lubrication expert on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 8 9 10. Learn the best lubricating medium for your car, watch engine cleaning and washing, and see Gargoyle Mobile Oil graded for your motor. The event promises fuel savings and fewer repairs through proper lubrication.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.