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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1914

Page

4

Personal notices from city neighbors and visitors

W A George is in the city. Dave Martin returns from Birmingham. M S Ellis improving after a minor operation. Dr W A Rickles from Vinemont spent the weekend with Mrs Rickles. L L Brock leaves for Denver. Marvin Brock Dinsmore of Birmingham visits grandparents. Rev B A Ridley arrives in Savannah Ga opens Central Baptist meeting on Omnipotence of Prayer. A G Patterson in the city on business.

Marvin Brock Dinsmore Birmingham Mr. F and Mrs S. D. Brock B. A. Ridley Central Baptist Church Savannah

Dissolution and Sale of Model Dry Cleaners Firm

Notice states the firm of Model Dry Cleaners dissolved with business sold to D. H. Brown on June 23 1914 by L T Thigpin and Wm Maness. Also includes Morgan County Alabama court notices involving Thomas Mainard vs Kerbert and John Guetter with attachable property and garnishments.

Ieee Thigpin Wm. Maness Ess Model Dry Cleaners D. H. Brown L. T. Thigpin State OF Alabama Morgan “County W. Thomas W. C Kerbert John Guetter Model Baking Com

Colic Diarrhoea Remedy Ad Promotes Chamberlains

An advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure all for colic cholera and diarrhoea with immediate availability and simple use. The copy emphasizes accessibility and urges readers to buy or place orders.

Chamberlain's

Social notes and poems from the Birmingham area

Mrs Jessie Chantz of Inglenook visits Birmingham sister Mrs W H Nelson. Mr J Gibson and sister attend the show. Mrs Albert Dunnavent and children from Haleyville Okla to visit Mr and Mrs W B Newsom. S D Block guests of Mrs D W Irwin at Hillsboro. Maude Odom ill with malaria. Irene Ennis of Hillsboro visits Mrs Alex Humphrey. Mrs J W Johnson visiting daughter Mrs Dave Jones in Birmingham. Young People's Missionary Society meets with Mrs Walston at 4 PM Wednesday.

Albert Dunnavent Haleyville, Okla W. B. Newsom The Young People’s Missionary Society of the Central, Methodist : Episcopal Church

West Side Festival Ice Cream Sale at Presbytery

Attend the West Side Festival ice cream sale tomorrow night at West Side Presbyterian Church on Tuesday June 23. Proceeds support church activities and community events.

West Side Presbyterian

Westminster Presbyterian Picnic At City Park This Week

The Westminster Presbyterian Sabbath school and church picnic will be at City Park on Thursday. Members meet at the church corner Eighth and Jackson at 9 AM. Special cars will convey all to the grounds. Dinner at 12. Businessmen unable to stay may join for dinner and afternoon.

Westminster Presbyterian City Park Torner Eighth Jackson Street Speal

When a Neighbor’s Child Dies a Mother Reflects

Kathleen Kavanagh in the New Orleans States recounts a moral crisis as a mother hides her own grief while learning of a neighbor’s loss. She consoles the other mother yet cannot admit the tragedy could be hers, wrestling with fatherly fear and maternal duty.

Kathleen Kavanagh New Orleans

Good Roads Aims For Rural Growth And Prosperity

Secretary J A Rountree of the United States Good Roads Association argues that real road improvements boost health education religion and civilization while attracting farm and town life. He warns that bad roads hinder growth and that communities must invest to receive state and national aid for permanent roads.

J. A. Rountree United States Good Roads Association

The Twelfth Biennial Federation Convention Conclusion

The twelfth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in Chicago closed, praised as the largest representative gathering of organized women and a powerful assertion of women’s rights and democracy. It hailed self reliance, independence, and the joint effort of men and women to strengthen the electorate and protect homes.

General Federation of Women’s ‘Nubs Chicago United States

Peary Controversy Presented to Congress Today

International News from Washington reports a resolution asking Congress to settle the North Pole dispute involving Robert Peary. The measure seeks governmental action on a long dispute over discovery claims and rightful recognition.

International News St Puece Washington Congress North

Impeachment Charges Against Judge Speer Scrutinized

The report finds some charges not sustained for impeachment including abuse of official power and personal use of court funds. It notes deplorable asset dissipation in bankrupt estates and criticizes receivers' appointments, while acknowledging other acts seen as legal yet improper.

Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Speer Court of Appeals Ion of Ty

Cave at Dancey Plantation Limits Gatherings

A fragmented notice restricts social events at the Cave on Dancey Plantation. It specifies no picnics or gatherings of any kind for parties and family groups, citing Lou and Unity as local authorities or caretakers.

Explosion Collapses Subway Killing Thirteen Buried Alive

An explosion on an extension of the Fourth Avenue subway in New York caused a collapse burying thirteen men. Ambulances from multiple hospitals joined police and fire units in rescue efforts. one man was killed, three fatally injured and several seriously hurt.

International News Service New York Fourth Avenue

Bull Moosers Expected to Call State Convention

The Bull Moosers here have taken no definite action but insiders predict a state convention will be called.

International News Service Birmingham

Bilbo Trial Opens Over Bribery Charge in Delta County Bill

In Jackson Mississippi on June 23 the trial of Lieut. Gov Theodore Bilbo opened with sharp attorney exchanges. Bilbo faces bribery charges tied to a bill creating a Delta county. The state is split on the issue and Bilbo, a gubernatorial candidate, has been previously acquitted on a related charge at Vicksburg.

I. N. Butler Justice ‘of the Peace Frank Powers Martin Kerbert Job International News Service Jackson, Miss Theodore Bilbo Delta Bilbo Vicksburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Buttrey’s Colgates W. A. George Dave Martin M.S. Ellis W. A. Rickles Vinemont Mrs. Rickles Ho. L. Brock Denver Col A. G. Patterson Hazlitt Richard Monckton Milnes George MacDonald Evangeline Jessie. Chantz Inglenook Mr. J. Gibson Spence Harden Mrs. S. D. Block D.W. Irwin Hills Boro Clarence Army Miss Maude Odom Irene Ennis Hillsboro Alex Humphrey J. W. Johnson Dave. Jones EB. H. Whiten Palm Beach, Fla Akain Siaxims Peary Star Theatre Kathryn Ory & Cohen New Decatur, Alabama United States Court I. J.W. Cunningham C. E. Malone Second Avenue Grant Street New Decatur Alabama J. W. Cunningham Ewindenge Masonic Theatre Olympia Opera Co Leo Adde Audrian Victor Delite Theatre Thelma Slater George Osborne Majestic Chandler Coca-Cola Company Attawra, Gay
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