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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
4
Help wanted for two or three live awake salesmen and collectors with salary plus commission. Apply Singer Sewing Machine office in New Decatur on Saturday or Monday. 74 at a
A society column lists visitors and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Bluett Wallace and family, Mrs. J T Jones, Mrs. Annie Truss, Mr. Henry Zeitler, Mr. Fred Hunt, Prof Tschudi, Mrs Carrie Bowles, and others. It notes a First Presbyterian church recital, a lawn fete at St John’s church, and a Young Ladies Bridge club gathering. Also mentions whooping cough remedy guidance with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and local drug outlets.
The marriage licenses issued Saturday afternoon include Joseph McDougald and Mrs Sallie Gayle of New Decatur and Wm T Rainey to Mildred Roan of New Decatur. Rev J G Neville of Lanette Ala visits his mother Mrs W B Neville of Trinity. An ad notes Chamberlains Tablets for constipation available at Decatur outlets.
Short ad lists services for display and show cards rag and sale signs with prompt delivery. Mentions contact details at 49 Moulton Street and 21 S Johnston Street. References to phone number 49 and job calls for work.
Alec Taylor colored was fined $25.60 this morning by Mayor Skeggs for carrying a pistol. The mayor enforces strict penalties for concealed weapons, with heavy fines in every case. The notice ends with an advertisement for Chamberlains Tablets at local Decatur outlets.
A packed Masonic Hall saw a night of fine pictures and prize giveaways. Mr Simpson won the first prize a gold piece. Mr Humphrey claimed the second a month long two person pass. Mr Martin took the third a month long pass. Manager Cagle promoted a strong bill with popular acts led by G M Anderson.
The column reports a daytime incident where a railroad worker, not a night watchman, attempted to eject a woman, leading to a fight with scratches and bites. It lists several local workers traveling or visiting cities, including foremen, molders, carpenters, painters, apprentices, and clerks visiting Birmingham, Nashville, Louisville, and St Joseph. It mentions a successful operation for N B Staten and ends with an advertisement for soda water and Coca Cola.
John D Davis visits parents Mr and Mrs Frank J Davis. Lynch leaves for position in Birmingham. Mrs Lynch will join him midweek as their future home. Noted club women of Decatur express regret. Also a note recommending Chamberlain s Liniment for rheumatic pain with local sellers listed.
Advertises Zemo from Rose Medicine Co of St. Louis as a guaranteed cure for itching and eczema. Promises quick relief with no grease and a clean result. Sold by druggists at 1 dollar for large bottle and 25 cents for trial bottle, via Dillehay Bros. Drug Store.
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