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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1915

Page

3

Notice of Mortgage Sale in Morgan County Alabama

Mortgage sale notice for John W. Draper and Cassie Draper executed 1909 records in Morgan County Alabama. Sam Damson and Bert Abraham to sell at public outcry in Decatur on April 1, 1915, to satisfy the debt, describing extensive land in section 14 and 23, township 6, range 2 west along Cotacco Creek. Witnessed March 10, 1915 with attorney E W Godbey.

John W. Draper Cassie Draper Morgan County Sam Damson Bert Abraham Decatur Alabama Cotacco Creek E. W. Godbey

Cardui touted by rescued wife in Kentucky tale

A Ky woman recovering from long standing womanly troubles credits her husband for giving Cardui, the tonic, which she says let her walk two miles and resume full tasks. The piece urges others with similar issues to try Cardui, noting its fifty years of success and a pharmacist's endorsement.

Committees Named to Solicit Ball Park Funds

Campaign committees to solicit donations for the Decatur baseball league opening May 1st were named by secretary C McMillin. Members include Decatur J W Pole Edward Shackelford Frank Lide Central New Decatur B L Malone I J Kuhn South New Decatur A C Dillehay C W Able. Funds will prepare the ball park for citizens of the two Decaturs.

C. McMinin Decaturs City League Baseball Association Decatur J. W. Pole Edw. Shackelford Frank Lide Central New Decatur B. L. Malone I. J Kuhn South New Decatur A. C. Dillehay C. W. Able Decaturs Cc. McMillin

North Alabama Conference to Meet in Wartselle

The North Alabama Conference session in Wartselle will run Wednesday through Friday with 11 o'clock daily sermons and special Laymen’s sessions. Decatur District covers Morgan Limestone and part of Cullman counties, with 22 charges and 70 churches. Delegates include 158 district reps and 467 official members. Bishop Denny expected to preside.

M. R. Heflin North Alabama Decatur Morgen Limestone Lawrence Cullman Leon Stephenson A. G.patterson W. K. Green Denny

Averages in bowling contests tighten as finals near

After four days of a six day elimination in the bowlers contest at YMCA five, Dr. R. M. McGlathery is likely to lead the Association team with S. M. Walker a likely premier contender and C. H. Astin a runner up. The race for the two remaining spots remains hot with Baird Blackwell Coolege Jackson Peake and Rogers in a tight group atop averages as Thursday bowling concludes.

R. M. McGlathery S. M. Walker Chas. H. Astin Baird Blackwell Coolege Jackson Peake Rogers Chas H. Kuptio Wee Prentiss Blackwell Tee H. €. Baird J. W. Dunn Ingham Baker Br Me Orfs W. A. Hames Jack Coolege A. B. Jackson Rips B. L. Malone Perrier

Reward Offered for Dixie Pearson in Courtland Alabama

A $200 reward is offered for the arrest of Dixie Pearson, described as a 21 year old African American male with ginger cake color, 5 feet 10 inches, 170 pounds, high cheek bones, spreading nostrils, clean shaven, upper front tooth. Last seen wearing a soft gray hat, striped trousers, overall coat, and blue wool shirt. Notify any teal, Courtland, Alabama. E Coburn Jr., mayor.

Dixie Pearson Courtland Ala E. Coburn, JR

A Mother's Fears and Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription

A mother fears for her baby's survival and health, and the text promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women's ills. It claims to aid pregnancy, reduce maternity pains, and support a healthy infant, noting its alcohol free, temperance composition and wide use. It also advertises a bound medical adviser pledge offer.

Dr. Pierce Dr. R. V. Pierce United States Invalids' Hotel Buffalo N. Y Adv

Fire signals for towns show long and short blast codes

The passage lists a fire signal code system with a long blast and varying short blast sequences to identify towns Decatur West South East and Central. It assigns one long blast for Decatur and alternating long followed by a single short for West Town.

New Decatur West Town South Town East Town Central Town Decatur

City Delinquent Tax and License Payment Extended to April 1

City council on March 8 1915 granted delinquents twenty days to pay taxes and licenses without extra penalties except interest. Officials warn no extension after April 1 and pledge active collection with added costs if unpaid.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Earcorn Malone Coal & Grain Co., Inc Catron Bettie Bullock Ment Ball Park McMillin Wartselle B. B. Glasgow Holy Land W. F. Herndon W. Blythe Guy F. Ponder A. H. Nabors M. W. McCain Dr. McGlathery Masonic Theatre Trail of the Lonesome Pine Verne Jules Sivley & Sandlin Second Avenue Switzerlan Valier Lehear Seach Brock & Spight Co Tan W. A. _ Bibb & Son E. E. Reagor Church St Garnett I. T. Roberts Architect West Lafayette Street Harry J. Frahn First National Bank Neshville, Tenn NM Tae O Te Union Station Pase
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