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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1913

Page

4

Personal items from Birmingham and nearby towns

Mr N B Peake is in Birmingham today. Rev K N Matthews is in Elkmont this week assisting Rev A O Hill in a revival. Rev W V Dowberry of Sheffield was in Decatur Monday. Captain Samuel Blackwell has read from Washington City on department business. Jas M Ferguson is spending the week in Birmingham. W L Gover left this afternoon on a business trip to Cullman.

N. B. Peake Birmingham K. N. Matthews Elkmont A. O. Hill W. V. Dowberry Sheffield Samuel] Blackwell Washington City Department Jas. M. Ferguson W. L. Gover Cullman

End of Our Street a Wonder and Church Meetings Begin

A collection of society notes lists a poetry excerpt and a visit by Miss Alisia Chunn of Valderuosa in New Decatur. It announces a Christian church series on Moulton Street led by Dr J Ezra White from May 42 at 8 pm and multiple club gatherings, saluting local ladies events and musical programs.

Alisia Chunn Valder Uosa New Decatur Christian Church Moulton Street J. Ezra White Ceawder Oklahoma

Suffragettes Plan Campaign at Ball Park This Summer

New York May 6 suffragists to wage their campaign at the ball lot. They will attend every base game wearing suffrage colors and distribute literature to win votes for women. At gates they urge supporters to be welcoming to male fans and spread the cause.

New York Base Ile

Payne Lumber Co Screens Tailored to Fit Your Needs

Don't wait for pests to invade and spoil your home. E C Payne Lumber Co offers screens made to order and tailor fit to doors and windows, ensuring protection and comfort.

E. C. Payne Lumber CO

Nature Provides Compass for Those Versed in Woodcraft

A New York Press note explains natural compasses guiding travelers in forests. It cites tree bark color, gum hardness, insect nests, leaf size and color, moss growth, and stone moss distribution as sun influenced indicators, with stumps showing south side rings and cedars tilting tips south.

New York Press

Missionary Society Hosts Program on Foreign Work Call of Nations

Mesdames Davidson and Britain hosted the Missionary Society of Central M E Church Monday afternoon. The program titled Foreign Work Call of Nations featured voices on missions in China Corea Japan Africa South America Mexico Cuba and more. Reports from the Missionary Council in Birmingham were shared by delegates Mrs T G Hughes and Mrs I N Walston. The president gave a happy closing talk and refreshments followed. Apollo Glee Club will rehearse at Mrs A J Miller’s home at 7 30 tonight. Mrs S Garrizon hosts guests from Somerville and Mrs Holtingseworth remains at home on Fourth Avenue.

Mesdames Davidson Britain Missonary Society M. E. Churea Mesdames Donnell China Birmingham T. G. Hughes I. N. Walston

McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Quick Relief for Infants

For cholera morbus cholera infantum diarrhoea from colds and wind colic McGees Baby Elixir is a remedy of extraordinary power. It relieves colic pains instantly checks diarrhoea and settles the disordered stomach. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by Owl Drug Co.

McGee Owl Drug Co

Ballard Snow Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Ballard Snow Liniment as a fast remedy for stiff checks, claiming it penetrates the flesh to relax muscles and end pain. It lists prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle and notes sale by Ow! Drug Co.

Ow! Drug Co

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Buttrey's the Store of Fashion Paradise Belovei Lise Bird Frank Walcott Hutt Joe Wheeler W. A. Curry U. D.C L. W. Borton Embroidery Circle M. B Apollo Glee Club Missionary Society M. E Decatur Ira Hawkins Rand No He’en, Hays Moo Esville Floyd Strong John Pointer J. D. Echols Thomas Brothers J. D. Thomas Mer Moulton St New Decatw Thomas Brothers Nature Foster H. Pointer Fulton Cook Bros. Furniture Co 2Nd Ave A. J. Miller A. Bwindett Master Glenn Somerville 8. R. Garrizon Gs) Holtingseworth Fourth Avenue Chandler Sanitary Plumbing & Heating Co Grant St Masonic Theatre Delite Ledro Laura Lyman Walter Kimball Clever Maje&stic Kalem Guy Combs Hal Clements Lillian Leighton Mies Elle L. Mark Coupton
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