Leopard, Peg O Ring at Star Deliie Tomorrow
The Leopard's Mark episode 1 of Peg O' The Ring will screen at the Star and theaters tomorrow. The film follows life under the big top of a traveling circus and stars Francis Ford and Grace Cunard with a large cast and acts from Barnum & Bailey Ringling Bros. and Hagenbeck Wallace combined shows.
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the Deliie
Star Tuesday
Peg O
Ned
Star and Theatres
Marvelonus
Francis Ford
Grace Cunard
Barnum & Bailey
Ringling Bros
Hagenbeck & Wallace
The Adventures of Peg O’ the Ring in a Circus Tale
A Belle Le Sieur is injured by wild animals during a circus act and dies after uniting with Dr Lund's child Peg. Circus life, loyalty, and a boy’s paternity drive a vivid serial full of thrills. Clown Filip raises Peg as a rider while Dr Lund remarries to a wealthy, avaricious wife. The tale blends romance with authentic circus spectacle.
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A Belle le Sieur
Filip
Filo
la Belle
Flip
Peg
Dr. Lund
Dr. Land
Peg O’ the Ring
Nhat
The Decaturs Daily In Invitations Style
A fragment from The Decaturs Daily hints at invitations and stylistic notes for local notices. It reflects brief editorial cues about event announcements and civic notices with a focus on community engagement and traditional phrasing.
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Decaturs
Reform Wave Takes Toll on Local Chess Leader
A stranger recalls a reform wave that stirred the town last year. The upheaval made life difficult for the leading checker players, driving the town's champion of the past decade to relocate to a supposedly more enlightened community.
Local surgeon shortage sparks medical mystery
A young girl debates why a society matron requires a surgeon from another city despite the hospital claiming the illness is purely local and a specialist is unavailable nearby. The exchange reveals confusion over local versus distant medical expertise.
Fairy Tale House Costs Less Than Estimate
A child asks if the house that Jack built is a fairy tale and the reply confirms it because the project cost no more than the architect's estimate.
Farmer Elf Sells Farm Bounty to City Folks
A cheerful farmer, despite jokes about being an elf, sells produce he does not eat himself to urban customers. The scene hints at a simple rural economy where surplus is traded locally.
One Who Knows His Way About
A traveler at a railway restaurant asks after another diner's order and tip, then requests a identical meal and larger tip, prompting the waiter to comply. The exchange is a humorous Puck quip about duplicating someone else’s order and reward.
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Puck
A Cool Reception
A book agent tries to persuade a swamped desk man to take on work. The desk man dismisses him and redirects to his son, who is away playing golf.
Secret engagement sparks sensational village talk
In a overheard exchange a man pleads to keep their engagement secret while a woman deflects gossip. A sharp-tongued Miss Oldum claimed the man had not proposed, prompting the woman to reveal that he had.
Darkest England. The Cockney Youth Visit
A fragment from a London Ske cartoon notes a visitor calling the village a bloomin hole on a Sunday evening. The speaker jokes about no life and no see-its.
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England
London
Ske
The Brute Lace Dress Moment
A fragment shows a conversation about an old lace piece on a dress, noting it is over fifty years old and admired for its beauty. The exchange hints at handmade craftsmanship and lasting sentiment within a wardrobe item.
Gift of Repartee and Timing in Wit
A speaker questions who holds the gift of repartee and notes that even sharp wit may fail without knowing the proper moment to use it. The lines imply strategic use of humor depends on timing and judgment.
Quite Likely Card Remarks Spark Silent Reactions
The dialogue features a sharp exchange about perception and action as two figures discuss a young man at cards. One quips about indifference to his appearance while the other suggests someone will step in to do the right thing. The snippet implies social judgment and expectations in a casual scene.
Daughter’s Piano Practice Sparks Neighbor Banter
A short cartoonish exchange shows a neighbor calmly addressing a parental fear about noise. The dialogue pivots on the daughter’s attire during practice, contrasting mittens with boxing gloves as a humorous detail in a light domestic scene.
Misinterpreted Fee Sparks Quick Negotiation
A London sketch highlights a client and agent swapping wordplay over fees. The client realizes the agent intends a dramatic fee, prompting a sharp misunderstanding and quick clarification.
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London
New Pastor Arrives at Moulton Baptist Church
Moulton Alabama June 26 Rev. Jones of Cherokee arrives with his family to lead the Moulton Baptist Church succeeding Rev H C Dunn. The new building for a moving picture outfit by J J Terry nears completion. Various residents visit relatives and travel between Decatur Courtland Haleyville and Mt Hope.
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Moulton, Ala
Jones
Cherokee
Moulton Baptist Church
H. C. Dunn
Moving Picture Outfit For
Moulton
J.J. Terry
Obstacle overcome by soldiers and local clergy sermon
Dr. Jas A Duncan delivered an address on Obstacles And How to Overcome Them to a packed Y M C A audience yesterday afternoon. Alabama National Guard Company E members attended, with General Secretary S A Randle praising the Y M C A’s work for soldiers and urging pure inner life. Corporal J Fred Hartung photographed the attendees.
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Jas. A. Duncan
Company E
Alabama National Guard
Love
Herman C. Troup
Dr. Duncan
Zaccheus
Jesus
Zacheus
Mexico
Europe
Lfe
S. A. Randle
Duncan
Company F
J. Fred Hartung
Randle
Turner
Shops Employees Parade Plans for July 4th Support
Louisville and Nashville railroad shops will join the Decatur celebration July 4 with many workers marching in line and a parade float to be prepared. John Patterson as Master Mechanics representative and J Bodemer spoke for the central committee, noting strong shop participation and readiness to assist.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Decaturs
Central Committee
John Patterson
J. Bodemer
President Wilson to Tell Congress on Border Action
The article notes President Wilson preparing to address Congress as 15 000 militia are set to move toward the border this week. Regulars will relieve units at the border and be sent to Gen Pershing. Gen Funston states readiness to authorize action, with authorities confirming treachery in Carrizal via a note from Gen Gomez inviting Capt Boyd to a conference.
Senate committee seeks large fortifications funding rise
The resolutions committee, driven by the Mexican crisis, urged a nine million dollar fortifications appropriation, double the House bill, to buy ammunition for mountain, field and siege artillery.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate Resolutions Committee
House
Field Hospitals Cleared for Action in Pershing Column
All Pershing field hospitals were cleared of cases as forces poised for large scale action. Field ambulance No 70 arrived in Columbus with six patients. Reports say Mexican forces started prairie fires to deter American advances and press withdrawal northward.
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International News Service
Columbus
Gen. Pershing
Indiana Guard Mobilized for Federal Service
Nearly all of the 3000 members of the Indiana national guard were mustered into the federal service today by Captain J J Toffey United States Army in Indianapolis. The activation marks a large mobilization as guardsmen report for duty amid a national call to service.
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Indianapolis
Indiana National Guard
J. J. Toffey
Pennsylvania Guard Mobilizes for Border Leave
Philadelphia June 26 Adj Gen Stewart announced the First brigade of Pennsylvania national guard will depart for the border tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Adj
Stewart
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Formal Bolivian Request to Avert War Reaches U S
Bolivia's Minister I Calderon will meet Secretary Lansing at 2 45 this afternoon to seek U S mediation with Latin American powers to avert war with Mexico. The move marks the first formal request and places diplomacy at the forefront amid rising tensions.
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Bolivia
Washington
United States
Mexico
I. Calderon
Lansing
Mississippi Negroes Organize Cavalry for Mexican Service
Jackson Mississippi June 26 bold move by local black leaders to avenge Carrizal atrocity by forming a Negro cavalry regiment for Mexican service. They expect to offer 50 000 troops to the government if a voluntary call is issued.
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Mississippi
Carrizal
International News Service
Jackson, Miss
Official Table Averages of Decatur Sunday Schools
The report lists weekly table averages for the Sunday Schools of Decatur and notes that the school held children’s day exercises yesterday. The item is dated Sunday June 25th 1916 and will be published weekly.
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Decaturs
Militias Mobilize From Dothan Area For Montgomery
Six militia companies left Dothan on a special Atlantic Coast Line train for mobilization in Montgomery. The units hail from Dothan Slocomb Abbeville Ozark Enterprise and Luverne and depart this morning.
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International News Service
Dothan
Ala
Atlantic Coast Line
Montgomery
Slocomb
Abbeville
Ozark
Enterprise
Luverne
Funeral Services For Mrs. Eyster Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Eyster mother of Judge John C. Eyster were held at Central Methodist Church at 4 o clock Sunday. Rev. R I Walston preached with Rev. James A Duncan assisting. Pallbearers included Mayor Alex A Hardage and H B Beard. Interment followed at City cemetery.
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R. I. Walston
Alice Eyster
John C. Eyster
Central Methodist Church
James A. Duncan
First Methodist Church
Walston
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Rountree Estate
John H. Rountree deceased Morgan County Probate Court grants letters of administration on June 12 116 by Judge William E Skeggs. Creditors must present claims within the legal period or be barred. W. H. Rountree named administrator.
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State of Alabama
Morgan County
D. M. Dancy
M. H. Cameron
Alabama
John H. Rountree
Wm. E. Skeggs
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Veru Wright
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Fuller Weatherwax
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Walter Willis
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Mt. Hope
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Sixth Avenue
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J. A. Thornhill
Sherman Street
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P. O. Box
Columbia, Tenn
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Decatur Ice Cream Co
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Insurance—Life
L. B. Wyatt & Son
Mutual Life of New York
Third Avenue
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Jerrie Clark
Second Ave
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South Town
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West Side
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Westminster
Willoughby Presbyterian
St. John Episcopalian Salvation Army
Jackson St. Church of Christ
Bérean
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W. 8. Rountree
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