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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1915

Page

4

Personal notes from regional social column

Ratliffe visits brother in sville Alabama while Ck returns after visiting relatives in Pulaski D Haray travels to Athens for a first week W A McCalla expected to return from Tuscaloosa Claude McMillinert plans several days visit to Ulmer N Co W Murray returns from Nashville after attending his sister in law Miss Lu Buchheit whose illness typhoid fever improves. Mrs Murray to stay with her sister until conditions change.

Claude McMillinert Ulmer, N. Co Em. W. Murray Nashville Miss Luuchheit Miss Buchheit Mrs. Murray Elizabeth Pottgedatt Tuscaloosa Maragret Durret South, Alabama

Death of Dr Dave Dancy at Priceville Age 72

News from Priceville reports the death of Dr Dave Dancy a Confederate veteran aged 72 at his home near Priceville yesterday. The funeral is set for tomorrow at Garth Cemetery three miles off the Danville Road at four o clock with interment there. He is survived by two cousins Miss Unity Dancy and Miss Mary Lou Dancy.

Dave Dancy Priceville Garth Danville Road Unity D Mary Lou Dancy

Hartung and Rogers Build Homes on 6th Avenue Prospect Drive

Geo Hartung and Isaac Rogers are erecting new residences on 6th Avenue and Prospect Drive, reflecting local housing growth and construction activity in the area.

Messrs Geo. Hartung Isaac Rogers 6Th Avenue Prospect Drive

Bailey-Cartwright nuptials at First Baptist Church

Miss Bess Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Bailey wed Preuit Cartwright at the First Baptist Church Decatur in a ceremony marked by floral arches a musical program and a reception. The couple plan a two week nuptial trip before housekeeping on Churehwaireet. Fragments note a pre nuptial dinner at Hotel Lyons and multiple social notices.

Bess Bailey Joseph W. Bailey Preuit Cartwright First Baptist Atlee Hoff Fred Bailey Lucy Lyman -Powell Baby Bess Bailey Jesse Cook Mendelssohn Land of Churehwaireet Hotel Lyons F. H. Pointer E. J Polhill E. J. Polhill Misses Bailey Powell and Lide Messrs Preuitt and Lamar Cartwright J. W. Jones

Local Farmer G A Nelson to Speak at Harmon School

Morgan County landowner and road advocate G A Nelson will address the Farmers Union at Harmon School House on facets. The invitation notes Nelson is a prominent local figure known for good roads advocacy.

Orson G. A. Nelson Harmon School House Morgan County Farmers Union

Underwood Declines to Discuss Developments

Senator Underwood refused to discuss developments this morning citing no one was at home. A statement was secured later in the day but details remained undisclosed as calls were declined.

Underwood Alabama International News Service Birmingham Ryan

Decatur Land Company Appeals City inPaving Assessments Case

The Decatur Land Company appeals a circuit court verdict awarding the city 75 dollars for paving assessments. The original claim was 120 dollars and the suit is a test case for about 120 similar actions by the city to collect paving assessments. The appeal is expected to reach the Supreme Court within days.

Decatur Land Company City of New Decatur Mt. of Thai Ing Pi Supreme Court Colt

Advertising Pays Kellogg Sqrvrre Dealer

Poem contrasts codfish and hen to praise advertising as a paying strategy. It suggests that advertising informs and rewards thoughtful minds more than mere product abundance. Kellogg is referenced as the dealer behind the message.

Kellogg’s

Jackson Edwards Wins Highest Honors at Auburn Institute

Decatur boy Jackson Edwards received the highest distinction at Auburn Institute for outstanding junior achievement. He is the son of Capt and Mrs P J Edwards and was praised by friends after the award.

Jackson Edwards Auburn Institute Decatur Auburn P. J. Edwards Edwards Alabama Polytechnic Institute

Nine Convicts Escape From Montevallo Goal

Nine convicts escaped from Montevallo coal mines in Aldrich Alabama this morning. Four white men and five Black inmates broke out using a substance on their feet to hinder bloodhounds while authorities pursued. One escapee is identified as Joseph Spivey, a 26 year old Black inmate serving a murder term.

International News Service Aldrich Ala Montevallo Joseph Spivey

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Wrmedis Saadow Woo Ratliffe His Brothersville, Ala Pulaski D. Haray Athens Y. A. McCalla Dangy Prigevville Yesteron Gath His Mate Saturday Evening Post Deliie Theatre Star Theatre Erie Jan Jarr Palm Beach Kyle Bank Street Bailey—Cartwright CLUB Galandar Migs Whord T. J.tilman Leila Steve Man Berdie Petty Leta Beas Hert Allene Adams State University At Shmg Katie Lile Trinity the State University Lide-Jones Gilbert White Limestone Marguerite Clarkson Mattie Jones Flora’ Reed Frank Kentucky Ohio Tor Lizzie Warren Ida Roberts Kathorise Walston Elizabeth Carolee Carter Bem Myrtle Bira Cincinnati Trixie Scheer Nada Vohlerédeave Jackson, Tenn Anice Jones Aftsville Julia Neville Hermanf L. Turner J. ‘Wiley Owen 4Th Avenue South Ella Walker Tennessee F. L. Lantert West New Decatur Transcript Theresa Wallen East Vine M. L. Schulman Moulton Street Goal Mili Bank St Decatur Navigation CO New York John D. Wyker & Son Eibieine Ford Car Ford Co Ford Motor Co United States Ford Ford, Burk Auto Company North SCV Uiov Lamp & Davenport Custone Peel Olshine’s Department Store
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