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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
4
Hon John Sample of Hartselle is mentioned today while Henry Hartung is ill. Judge W EB Skeggs recovers after several days of illness. Geo A Hoff shows health improvement. Advertisement notes Palm Beach suits priced at 6.50 by Hughes and Tidwell.
An all day meeting is scheduled at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Sunday June 14. A sermon will be delivered at 11 a m by Rev J Rickton with music led by Prof Mainard. After noon a children’s program from 2 to 3 pm precedes a second sermon by Rev Jesse A Cook of Decatur First Baptist.
A promotional notice urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims high value and urges purchase now with sale by all dealers.
A note appears to reference a PHONE 46 and SubScriffe service connected to The Decatur Daily. Details on how to subscribe or access the service are limited in the readable snippet.
A reflective sermon notes Jesus praying sanctify them in thy truth and traces the disciples' growth in understanding. It links the garden moment, the resurrection, and later enlightenment by the Spirit, asserting sanctification is ongoing as truth deepens through Peter John and others.
Mrs J D Acker visits Chattanooga and Misses Pettus of Athens attend Chautauqua. Miss Sadie Rolfe of Lacey Springs and Mrs George Houston of Jelle Mina attend events. Misses Lizzie Pettey Maud Davis return from Munger and Birmingham. Lura Mae Graham hosts guests Love daddy and Witt with a picture show. Mrs J L Gunter returns from Columbus Mississippi. Mamie White of Decatur visits Huntsville area guests. Mr and Mrs A G Patterson with children stay at Vinemont for summer.
Fragmented telephoned updates describe widespread illness with severe symptoms in New York, Chile, Baltimore and other large cities. Many people reportedly suffer prostrations and some cures noted this morning.
Madame Finnie invites the ladies of Decatur to visit the Quality Hat Shop on Grant Street to inspect a new line of white hats during the mid June opening set for Thursday June 11.
An ad for Genuine Palm Beach Suits by Hughes & Tidwell selling fitted suits at $6.50 each.
E. H. Cross, a local pioneer druggist of Gadsden, will seek the Progressive party gubernatorial nomination. The convention convenes in Birmingham on June 23.
Former Vice President Stephenson lies gravely ill at a Chicago Presbyterian hospital. Physicians report he is sinking and doubt he will live beyond two days.
Chattanooga hosts the Twentieth Annual Tennessee Christian Endeavor Convention with several hundred delegates expected. J. M. Gore of Knoxville will preside at tonight’s opening session.
An old advertisement cautions that chronic constipation may lead to appendicitis and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, guaranteed remedy. It warns against calomel and claims the product is a harmless vegetable liquid with a refund if unsatisfied.
The Polo Association announced the second game between England and America will be played Tuesday, June 16 in New York. If needed a third game would be played on June 20.
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Nine people die as an extreme heat wave grips Louisiana and Mississippi for two days with many others prostrated and health services strained.
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Tablets as a superb cure for stomach and liver troubles, claiming growing recognition and availability through all dealers.
Morgan County Alabama justice of the peace issues writ to seize goods of the Model Baking Co to satisfy a $120 debt. Attached property includes sugar flour lard and a steam boiler among other items. hearing set for June 6, 1914 at the justice office.
A vintage ad warns that malaria harms a child's liver causing headaches indigestion and cramps. It promotes Carswell's Universal-ald a vegetable remedy costing fifty cents for a large bottle available at Owl Drug Store Decatur New Decatur.
An old newspaper ad urges readers to try Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatic pains. The twenty five cent bottle is promoted as a quick remedy and is sold by all dealers.
The city council held a brief meeting as the property committee asked for more time in searching for the city dock, with the mayor stating the dock could not be located yet. The dog tax collection was discussed and enforcement of the ordinance is anticipated soon by police.
Probate Court announces final settlement of the estate of Clarence Bailey deceased. J L Bailey as administrator has filed accounts and vouchers for final settlement. A hearing is set for June 8, 1914, at which interested parties may appear to present their views. Judge WM E Skeffs presiding.
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