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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
4
Beginning June 17 Decatur Lumber and Manufacturing Company will take orders and deliver stove wood both block and split. Call Decatur 404 to leave an order. 14-121. aan on.
Despite rain, Decatur society notes a brimming sequence of events at Mrs. Foster H Pointer’s home with sweet pea decor and elegant dress. Guests included Mesdames Hildreth Ramage and Miss Bailey, with various ladies assisting. later reports cover the Auction Bridge Club gathering at Mrs. Wyker’s, a large park dance, and a luncheon in honor of Mrs Horton of Memphis. Details include attire, table settings, prizes, and local society travel plans.
By virtue of an execution issued by the Equity Court of Morgan County Alabama I levy on five houses and lots including lot 24 22 and the south half of lot 20 block 7 addition 4 of the Decatur Land and Improvement Company Decatur Alabama I will expose for sale at public auction the title and interest of C H Austin in the described property on July 15 1912 during legal hours at the courthouse door Decatur Alabama issued in favor of H Seigleman Co dated June 1912 McCOLLOUCH Sheriff Morgan County Alabama
Baltimore June 14 Chairman Nor man E Mack of the Democratic National Committee arrived and said the Temporary Chairmanship remains unsettled naming Parker O Gorman Ollie James and Kern as possibilities The permanent chairmanship is up to the committee on permanent organization He forecast no serious talks on presidential nominees until after the Chicago convention He cited tariff high cost of living and the trusts as Baltimore platform planks
No games were played due to rain and wet grounds, resulting in a weather affected day for local baseball schedule.
The text lists battery pairings and names associated with locations including Cleveland Detroit Chicago and Boston. It references players or teams such as George Blending Livingston Groom Henry Works Onslow Plank Egan Wa Block Cokin Carrigan in a fragmented score or lineup format.
A local notice extols Chamberlains Liniment as all that is needed for rheumatism with free applications and massaging. It claims quick relief and lists S. M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur as sellers.
Sheriff announces public auction of real estate according to Clerk of Law and Equity Court order. Property in Decatur district listed under execution in favor of Narks Tang Co. Dated June 7, 1741. Sheriff R N McCOLLOUCH presides.
An advertisement promoting Chamberlain's Tablets to aid bowel movement with no unpleasant effects. Sold by 8 M Thompson and the Decatur Drug Co in Decatur.
NL results from Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn and Pittsburgh random batting orders and pitcher pairs listed. A note states a sprained ankle generally heals in three to four days with Chamberlains Liniment and usage directions. Available from local sellers M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co.
For use with whooping cough children should take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen cough and ease expectoration. The remedy is said to liquefy thick mucus and aid removal. Sold by S. M. Thompson New Decatur Decatur Drug Co. Decatur.
Each age of life has its joys and aging individuals will feel better if Chamberlain's Tablets are taken to aid digestion and keep bowels regular. The tablets are mild and gentle in action and sold by 8 M Thompson in Decatur and local druggists. Also advertised soda water and Coca Cola from Buchheit Bottling Works.
Advertisement promotes Ple Zol, a new drink delivered to homes. Bottled by Ala Cola Bottling Works and Buchhelt Botting Works, the Coca Cola related product claims fatigue relief and the most refreshing taste.
Consumer alert from Decatur daily warns buyers to verify genuine Coca Cola and avoid Buchheit Bottling Works imitations. Local note encourages checking packaging and labels.
Editor Ee Pierce and family toured the Duplex Printing Co. press at Decatur Daily Times to inspect operation. R L Stone of Battle Creek Michigan demonstrated the equipment while William McConnell, son of H H McConnell, returns from St Bernard's College to visit his father before heading to Atlanta for the summer. Ala Cola Bottling Works announces exclusive bottling rights for PLEZOL the new drink for the year and promotes it with a smiling lifestyle pitch.
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