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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
3
A Farmers Union educational rally will be held at Pleasant Hill seven miles west of Decaturs on the Moulton pike starting Friday July 21 at 9 oclock. Superintendent J C Tidwell announced the event. An Morgan county educational campaign opens at Florette on July 14 and 15.
The Kadell Kritchfield troupe presents The Game of Life in their Johnston Street tent tonight at 8 15 featuring political intrigue and a daughter driven social climb. Three sensational acts use special scenery with vaudeville between scenes and a startling ending promised as one of the era’s gripping stage stories.
The marriage of Celia McGregor to Carl A. Krindill was solemnized Thursday evening at St Paul Episcopal Church with Dr. James A. Duncan officiating. A large crowd attended as greenery and pink sweet peas decorated the chancel.
Engraved newborn announcement features the Decatur Daily branding and the promise of stylish, tasteful cards. Wedding invitations and designs highlighted as the last word in style and quality.
The summer residents and Decatur youths enjoyed a dinner dance at Trinity Mountain last night. A string band played in a pavilion built by Duke Beling as chaperones Mrs. H. N. Penick and several local couples joined the festivity with numerous attendees from Courtland Tuxumbia Huntsville and nearby communities.
Mr and Mrs J A Turner complimented their guests with an all day picnic at Blue Springs. The party included Mrs J Vining, H H Hunter, W O Stingon, Misses Hughes Maudesacra Nashville Bettie Duke Trenton Ark Georgette Jack Dillehay Chas Johnson and Harry Wyatt.
Father McDermott united Alice Ward and Charles Kammitizer at St. Ann’s rectory on Monday. On Thursday evening he wed Mrs. David Stillton and Charles O Foote at the bride’s residence, witnessed by close friends. Additional notice mentions the marriage of Annabel Marguerite McBride and William James McBride in Lynn Massachusetts. Camp chaperones are listed for two weeks at Russell Springs with several young people and accompanying adults.
Lim-Lax touted as a famous stomach physician prescription with a 25 cent bottle promoted by Decatur Drug Co and Decatur Preuit Dillehay Drug Co along with New Decatur and other druggists claiming it drives constipation away. Thousands reportedly convinced by the product.
The Epworth League convention gathers in Inniston with Bishop McCoy delivering the keynote address. Officers are reported in a stalled, unsettled session as delegates discuss plans and leadership for the league's future activities.
At the Epworth League session in Decatur First Methodist Church Bishop McCoy installed officers after a late start. Rev Walston opposed stunt nights and a Florence woman carried a narrow vote to abolish them, 43 to 39, with many abstaining. Anniston won next convention as Miss Fannie Johnson keyed Decatur readings. Tennessee river excursion funded by advance payments was refunded to paying guests.
The Morgan County National Bank directors declare a semi annual dividend of 4 percent payable July 1 1916. This marks the bank’s twenty seventh annual dividend and signals a hefty sum to circulate in Decatur on the first of next month.
W. J. Garnett, manager of the Fashion, will leave for Athens this afternoon. The Athens branch hosts a popular "get together" sale drawing large crowds. Erskine Skeggs is visiting his parents Judge and Mrs. W. J. Skeggs as a guest.
The Lasky photodrama Alien Souls features Sessie Hayakawa in a star turn following The Cheat. Hector Turnbull wrote the script with Earle Foxe Florence Smythe Robert Grey Grace Benham and Isabelle Malone in the all star cast. Paramount presents the film this Saturday at the Masonic.
Jesse McGukin to Miss Mary Mose ley J C Batchelor to Miss Mary M Chas Kommitter to Miss Mary Alyce Ward Vernon P Childress to Miss Emma Mae Rhodes Carl A Krimball to Miss C ia Mc Gregor Chas 0 Foote to Miss Mary E Singleton Clifton Mitchell to Daley Richardson colored spouses listed for record and approval in local marriage notices.
A brief notice notes monogramed stationery produced with the latest engravings by The Daily. The item highlights new design motifs and refined lettering, emphasizing quality and traditional newspaper aesthetics.
An advertisement touts Eddy's Black Pills as a cure available from druggists for 25 cents. Claim states relief in 24 hours. The short copy ends with a fragment.
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