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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
4
In Morgan County juries awarded large damages this week. Mrs. D. A. Solomon won 5000 dollars against Mrs. Cora Gardiner after her son was killed in an automobile incident linked to Gardiner’s car. Willie N. Woodall obtained 1500 dollars from Southern Bell Telephone Company for injuries from a falling pulley.
A brief notice noting that business and professional cards are available in printed or engraved forms from The Daily. It states service options without additional details or dates.
Valentine Grant stars as Nora in The Innocent Lie a Bermuda shot drama shown at the Masonic Theatre romance, mystery, and adventure weave through the screen narrative. The striking Bermuda locations heighten dramatic effects and scenic embellishments accompany the film’s unfolding incidents.
Willard Mack and Enid Mackey star in The Conqueror at Star and Delite Monday. The Ince Triangle drama explores society life with a look at elite dress, manners, and finery as spectators seek answers about how the rich move and act.
A Broadway lead shines in a current production as reviews praise the star power and performance. Critics note the actor anchors the show with charisma and strong rendition of the lead role.
The Masonic theatre will close at night for the summer except Saturdays when the Paramount picture is shown or when a big feature arrives. The orchestra and pictures from the Masonic will move to the newly opened Deltic theatre after repairs and comfort upgrades this week.
Col C C Harris a prominent Decatur banker is named one of thirty Alabama delegates to the Southern Forestry Congress at Asheville North Carolina July 11 to 15. Gov Henderson announced the full Alabama slate listing De Whetstone Montgomery John H Wallace Jr Montgomery John L Kaul Montgomery E F Allison Bellamy KE L Moore River Walls W S Harlan Lockhart Yan cy Lovelace Brewton H K Milner Birmingham J D Henderson Tuscaloosa Charles D Kline Anniston Thos W Bradford Centre G W Boiles Jackson G T Mattison Ashland C P Deming Evergreen Jas Laverne F W Tilford Cullman Wi C Agee Selma L M Otte Greensboro C W Brown Glenzadia John H Peebles Mooresville Ww C Ray burn Guntersville C Harris De catur Capt A W Stewart Marion Gen B F Weathers Roanoke W W Patton Livingston J C Bowie Talladega R J Goode Jr Gastonburg
Catarrh long viewed as incurable is said to require constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo is claimed to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for proof it cures. Sold by druggists at 50 cents. Hall's Family Pills are for constipation.
Washington reports that a successor to Justice Hughes on the United States Supreme Court will not be named before early fall. The Department of Justice stated the vacancy caused by Hughes's resignation will be filled later.
In Morgan County Alabama the estate of D M Dancy deceased seeks court approval to sell two Alabama State Bonds valued at $1000 each for distribution. Hearing set for June 26 1916 before the probate judge at the county court to show cause why the sale should not proceed.
The Commissioners of Hartselle will receive sealed bids until 3 p.m. on Tuesday June 27 1916 for earth excavation about 6000 cubic yards 30 cubic yards reinforced concrete 1 acre clearing and grubbing. Bids on cash or terms basis secured by city notes with a $200 certified check per bid. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids. Clerk I J Kent City Engineer Burleson.
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