April Fool Pranks and Frugal Finds in Town
Our Man recounts a scroll saw purchase and freight charges totaling 4.91, noting a cheaper Rogers saw at Crow & Crow's for 3.50. A corn file 25c leads to a mistaken purchase at the post office, then a drink mix up at Thompson's drug store. April fool jokes prompt warnings about stray pockets and fake cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlewest
Crow & Crow's Hardware Store
New Decatur
Thompson
Thompson's
Final Settlement in Workman Estates Guardianship
In Morgan County Alabama probate court on March 24 1913 guardian Maggie B Workman filed for final settlement of the estates of Marjorie and Dorothy Workman with vouchers under oath. A hearing is set for April 21 1913 inviting all interested parties to appear and show cause why the account should not be passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Dorothy Workman
Maggie
Workman
A Good Father's and Mother's Care
A poem praising parental labor and care by a mother who sews and a father who earns money. It highlights daily routines such as washing, dressing, darning, cooking, and teaching prayer, noting their efforts to provide food, warmth, and a bright home.
Couple Married by Judge Skeggs in Decatur
Joseph R. Hames and Miss Pleasant Gray both of Hillsboro were married this morning by Judge W. E. Skegge. They traveled to Decatur seeking a license yesterday but could not obtain one due to the groom’s youth. with parental consent they wed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeggs
Joseph R. Hames
Miss Pleasant Gray
Hillsboro
W. E
Decatur
Teachers Return From Alabama Educational Association Meet
A large contingent of Decatur teachers returned Saturday night from the Alabama Educational Association annual meeting in Montgomery. They describe a very successful and enthusiastic gathering with attendance close to last year’s peak and a strong program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Educational Association
Montgomery
Noted Alienist Dr. Alan Hamilton Critically Ill
Dr. Alan McLane Hamilton a renowned alienist is in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital New York. Age nearly sixty six, he is surrounded by family as his illness remains undisclosed. Hamilton has long been a leading nervous disease specialist and served as expert in famous trials including Garfield assassination cases. He is a grandson of Alexander Hamilton.
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New York
Alan McLane Hamilton
Presbyterian Hospital
Hamilton
Charles J, Witean
President Garfield
Charles W. Harris
Harry K. Thaw
Alexander Hamilton
Operatic duel ends in death during Carmen
In Argamasilla de Alba Madrid, two lead singers clashed over a love affair and staged a real duel during the Carmen performance. The tenor Martinez was fatally wounded by a sword thrust after the fight, shocking the audience.
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Madrid
Argamasilla de Alba
Carmen
Bartene Pardo
Toreador
Escamillo
Martinez
Don Jose
Louisville Man Prepares for African Exploration
Brent Altsheler of Louisville, formerly a banker, plans an East Africa expedition. In New York to finalize arrangements and visit his novelist brother Joseph Altsheler, he sails Saturday for Mombassa to outfit the project under the aegis of the Field Columbian Museum of Chicago.
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New York
Louisville
Equator
Brent Altsheler
East Africa
New York City
Arshler
Joseph Altsheler
Mombassa
Africa
Bield Columbian Museum of Chicago
Pope may give collective audience tomorrow
Rome in March 24 reports the Pope improving but not yet celebrating as Dr. Marchiafava cautions. Mer. Bressan received communion and officiated mass in the Pontiff's apartments. Invitations issue for a large collective audience if progress continues, with many Americans waiting in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Marchiafava
Mer. Bressan
Tureday
Athens Girls Head to Huntsville For Bul Bul Show
A group of Athens college girls traveled through Decatur this morning en route to Huntsville to perform the operetta Bul Bul tonight. The party was under the charge of Miss Mary N Mogre.
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Athens College
Decaturs
Huntsville
Mise Mary N
Mogre
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S. M. Thompson
Joy
Vinol
E. C. Payne Lumber Co
Fourth Avenue
Ala
Olshine Bros. Furniture Co
Bank Street
Atd
the Furniture Hospital
E. Moulton St
Massachusetts Mutual
Morgan County National Bank
W. Lafayette Street
St. George Cafe
Loo Jack
Fire and
New York Life Insurance
W.R. Smith
A. B
Lacapkin
Brighten
Sherwin-Williams
S W
Coe
S-W. Sones
Teldee Tae
Butcher Paint & Paper Co
Johnston St
Man
State of
Alabama
Morgan Coun
WM. E. Skeggs
T. B. Potter
Florida
W. P. Ware
Agt
L. Cook
Birmingham
Morgan County
H. C. McCord
Fifth Avenue
South
C. B. Malone
Moulton
Jackson Streets
Bee J. L. Echols
South Decatur
J. L. Echols
Kellerstrass
J. J. Solomon
Seventh Avenue
Cypher’s
Cartwright
Drug and
Arness
Cheap Apply
Swift & Co
E. H. Allison
Jackson Square Coffee the Best On Earth
Thomas & Mainard
Jerrie Clark
Mgr
IG CO
lHlome
Allen McLane Hamilton
The
Vatican
Athens
Morgan Furniture Co
Second Ave
Just
John Deere
Wade Bros
New Decatur, Ala
G. A. Hoff
F. A. Bloodworth
Camrier
Ven
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