A. J. Eaton Visits Pelle Mina Friends in City
A. J. Eaton of Pelle Mina is visiting friends in the city, visiting acquaintances and staying for a short period.
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A. J. Eaton
Pelle Mina
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
4
Plan to be Shot Into the Heavens Fails
New York March 144 A stunt by aviator Rodman Law to ride a skyrocket for a moving picture company ended in failure when an 800 pound powder charge exploded prematurely. Law, famed for risky publicity stunts, aimed to sit in the rocket cap with a parachute and be hoisted above the ground. The cap flew 20 feet into the air and then skidded along the ground after the misfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Rge
When Lights Go Out in Southern Cross Society
A society column entry narrates a poem about fear of darkness read aloud at a gathering, mixing a child’s voice with a social hour to follow. It notes hostesses, attendees, and planned meetings, including Mrs Downs hosting next year’s officers and several members traveling for visits and reunions.
United Daughters of the Confederacy Meet at Decatur
The United Daughters of the Confederacy met Thursday with Mrs. W N Hall. After a brief business session a program of beauty followed with a solo by Mrs Hansom and a reading by Miss McKinney, praised for growing reputation in Decatur. Piano solos by Misses Houston and Reed were enjoyed and Mrs W A Curry read in a dignified manner.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
W. N. Hall
Hansom
Music director for Panama Pacific exposition named
George W. Stewart named to direct arrangements for music at the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco. The plan projects about 500000 for the festival hall and 80000 for a grand organ. Post exposition, the city will install the organ in a municipal auditorium. Recitals by renowned organists and world class instrumental and choral concerts are planned.
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George W. Stewart
San Francisco
Stewart
America
Europe
In position to negotiate loans on improved city property
T. M. Dix states he can arrange loans in almost any amount secured by city improvements. He positions himself as ready to negotiate terms with lenders and property owners seeking financing for improved urban land.
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T. M. Dix
Presbyterian market advertised Saturday afternoons
The Presbyterian market is held every Saturday afternoon at Pointer and Rausenberg.
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Pointer & Rausehenberg
Court bonds authorized by T. M. Dix agent
In a terse notice a correspondent declares readiness to execute court bonds Instanter and reasonably, signing as T. M. Dix, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Dix
Skin Remedies Promised by Owl Drug Co Ad
An advertisement from S. M. Thompson of New Decatur and the Owl Drug Co in Decatur touts a $1.00 bottle of a skin remedy for eczema and other skin troubles. It claims a guaranteed money back if the product does not work as stated.
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S. M. Thompson
New Decatur
OWL Drug CO
Decatur
Funeral for Chase McNorton Featured Confederate Veterans
The funeral held this afternoon for Chase McNorton was attended by all Confederate veterans of Decatur in a body. A Confederate gray casket rested in the service with Masonic rites and solemn rituals. Beautiful floral designs accompanied the procession and rites.
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Chase McNorton
Leadingham
Decaturs
Livingston Centenary Program Set at First Methodist
Sunday events honor David Livingstone with hymns prayers and talks. Rev. H M Wells Rev J E Merrit and Rev K N Matthews lead scripture readings and reflections on Livingstone as traveler explorer missionary and philanthropist. Miss Ener Groendendyke reads a map talk. poets and singers attend.
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Livingston
Young Peoples’ Societies of the Decaturs
H. M. Wells
Jed Merrit
K. N. Matthews
Ener Groenendyke
W. N. Sholl
Decatur Presbyterian Ladies Bake Sale at Foster’s Market
Band No.2 and the Decatur Presbyterian ladies will sell cakes cookies doughnuts chicken salad roast chicken home made candies and raised bread at Foster’s market this Saturday the 15th. Also note Chamberlains Liniment relieves rheumatism with no internal treatment needed with S M Thompson and Decatur Drug Co.
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Decatur Presbyterian Ladies
Foster
Pointer’s
Zapatistas Strike Back In Mexican Town Turmoil
Rebels occupy Juchitepec detain women and force a mass dance before setting the town ablaze. Refugees report hostile actions across the north as reports of Carranza surrender and regional revolts swirl amid shaky government control.
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Mexico City
Zapatistas
Juchitepec
de Bertes
Uerta
Citigené
Binalao
Core
Inauguration of Loan Shark Curbs Framed by Grand Jury
Revelations before the grand jury's final sitting disclosed abuses of loan power. Jurors discussed strengthening city case regulations to remove log agent companies and curb the evil.
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