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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
2
The will of Irena Grigsby was admitted to probate after a two day trial in county circuit court. Contestants argued improper execution unsound mind and undue influence by Jack Grigsby and Lee Rosenan, but the jury upheld the instrument as the true last will.
Dr J R Crawford pastor of the local Presbyterian church is reported to be resting better after a severe auto accident near Athens on the Decatur road Tuesday afternoon. His car collided with a truck and he is badly cut and bruised though his recovery is noted. His daughter, who drove, is up with only slight injuries. Other individuals include Phil Houston Mishen Mashon and five others connected to the case.
Miss Signa Glasgow of Annis ton visits Miss Lucy Hey wood Binford while Van Gilbert returns home from Washington and Lee University. Several locals journey to Detroit London and Europe for trips as others host guests from Charlottesville Jasper Chicago and Florence.
Mrs Belle Patterson of Cartwright in this county was fined 125 dollars plus costs by Judge J E Clem in the inferior court last week on charges of violating the prohibition laws. Sheriff Clem found two gallons of whiskey in an outhouse. Mrs Patterson remained calm and invited officers to stay for breakfast.
Interior improvements at the L. and N. freight offices on Lee Street complete the cutting off of a private office for agent Milton Andrews and its furnishing.
Four white prisoners in the Warren county jail in Vicksburg Mississippi escaped during the early morning hours by sawing through bars. One inmate was serving four years in the penitentiary and three others were awaiting trial. They were not discovered until the jailer made rounds later, and a fifth prisoner in the cell was not awakened.
Italian aviator Commander Francesco de Pinedo arrives at Ostia near Rome completing a four continent flight. He is greeted by cheering crowds and officially welcomed by Premier Mussolini and other dignitaries.
J B Mc Bride contractor plans merged operations with Wa-Sny Products Co as equipment from Mc Bride works moves to Wa-Sny plant. Wade says both ornamental flower boxes and urns will be manufactured at the single site under expansion plans.
Members of the Westminster Presbyterian church who discussed plans for their Sunday school annex will meet again on Tuesday evening to conclude the discussion. Attendance was light due to Louisville and Nashville payday on Wednesday, so the meeting was continued to next Tuesday night.
The Morgan county court presided by Judge W T Lowe has concluded its two week term of civil and criminal cases and is not expected to sit again for some time.
Dr. C. L. Murphree, Tennessee Valley health officer, has gone to Gadsden on a short business trip. He will return here within a few days.
A fragment describes taking tea for illness and relief, mentioning laxatives and a product named Black Draught. The text references bowel movements and dosage guidance in a colloquial buyer advisory tone. Contains unclear spellings and partial lines.
President Kent Coolidge, returning from White House duties, was drawn to a mountain stream in Blacks with hip boots. He was accompanied by Cell. Gideon and other escorts as the affair unfolded at dawn.
The former gamekeeper in the state park reports the president drove from the lodge in a White House limousine to a neighboring stream and began angling for his first catch in the swift waters.
Advertises S.S.S. as a blood nourishing tonic to clear pimples boils and skin eruptions. Claims modern science and herbal roots back its effectiveness. Includes testimonial from Mrs J W Barker of Cincinnati Ohio praising reduced itching weight gain and energy. Also notes two sizes with 8 8 8 as a dosage line.
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