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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1912

Page

4

Society Notes on Civic Meeting and Local Events

A Decatur civic committee discussed weights and measures, park fences, and state inspector steps at once. Members named include Mrs Allison, Mrs Sanders, and Mr Godbey. In social news, Married Ladies Bridge Club hosted by Mrs James McNeil with prizes won by Mrs Council Elliott and Mrs Fred Hunt. Additional society items note visits, births, and local club activities across Decatur.

Venesa Miss Hoff Jagies Jerry Chirky Harris Ward Marry Braun W. R. Smith L. A. Neil Anna Borden Decatur J. H. Calvin Allison Sct Judge Skeggs E. H. Allison R.E. Sanders E. W. Godbey Ladies Bridge Club James” McNeil Ladies’ Bridge Club Council. Elliott Fred Hunt

Interest in Newly Opened Lands in Alabama Counties

Reports from the Land Office show strong interest in about 70 000 acres of government home lands opened across Alabama. The stripped banner lands total 12 000 acres in Jefferson 80 Tuscaloosa 2600 Walker 6000 and Fayette 2600 acres with remaining acres in other counties. A township plat can be viewed at the government office for one dollar.

Alabama Land Office Jefferson County Tuscaloosa County Walker County Fayette County Montgomery Advertiser

Decatur Daily Boosts Circulation and Local News Depth

The Decatur Daily proclaims a daily reach of over 5 000 readers and 10 000 daily eyes, claiming Morgan county’s best bona fide circulation. It touts rapid growth, wide local and telegraph coverage, and a complete daily market report. Includes shop staff notes and visiting Confederate veteran C. Dillihunty.

Morgan County

Manager Cagle Books Fine Attractions For 912-13 Season

Manager Cagle announces booked first class astrac tons for the Masonic theater season 912-13. He lists The Red Rose The Pink Lady Madame Sherry The Comdor An The Littlest Rebel and The Fascinating Widow among planned productions with more to come. Orders for flowers for Mother’s Day are to be left at the Dowt Drogtod in New Decatur.

Cagte Sherry Cagle Dwt New Decatur Wother

Notice of Appointment in Morgan County Probate

Notice announces the issuance of letters testamentary and administration for Harriet C. Holloman and James Handy in Morgan County. Claimants must present their claims within the legal time frame or be barred, as per the orders of Judge Wm. B. Skeggs. Executed notices dated 1912.

Probate Court Morgan County Wm. B. Skeggs Lallie Daniel Executt Morgan James Handy Wmn BE. Skeges

Notice to Property Holders on City Improvement Projects

Notice to interested property holders that improvements under Ordinance No. 223 include cement sidewalks and brick cross-walks on Riverview Avenue and surrounding streets in New Decatur Alabama. The assessment roll is open for inspection. the Mayor and Council meet May 22, 1912, at 8:00 p.m. to hear objections or defenses to the assessments. Henry Hartung, City Clerk.

City of New Decatur Ala Riverview Avenue Grant Street Somerville Road 16Th Avenue Tower Avenue Columbia Circle 18Th Avenue Olive Street 11Th Ave 16Th Ave Wadsworth Street 18Th Ave Andj Council New Ala City Mall City of New Henry Hartung

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