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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1916

Page

3

Missionary society program fills an engaging afternoon

The Missionary Society of the M. E. church held a Monday program with Mrs. R. W. Holland leading a Bible study on Jesus the Tight and remarks by Mrs. James Duncan. Mrs. F. J. Davis read about Americas Welcome to the Immigrants as Mrs. George Williamson quoted Dr. Mary Stone. Mrs. Newman shared recaps of the Atlanta council, while Miss Groenendyke spoke on Koreas United Church. Mrs. John H. Donnell hosted Evening Bridge with prizes awarded.

Missionary Society of the M. KE R. W. Holland Jesus James Duncan F. J. Davis America George D. Wiliamson Mary Stone Atlanta J. W. Newman Lincoln Woman's Missionary Society of the Central M. EB. Church

Cymbric Sunk Liner In Admiralty Service Claim

Cablegrams from Consul Frost at Queenstown report the White Star liner Cymbric sunk off the Irish coast was in British admiralty service and that absence of warning was inferrable. Officials warn the claim could trigger an international incident if true.

International News Service Washington Admiralty Consul Frost Queenstown

Dr W H Greer Testifies in Wine of Gradus Case

Dr W H Greer of New Decatur Alabama testified in Chicago at the libel suit brought by Chattanooga Medicine Co makers of Wine of Cardus against the Journal of the American Medical Association. He described advanced cancer cases he says were lost through home treatment for women.

W. H. Greer The Decaturs Chicago Chattanooga Medicine Co Cardus Journal American Medical Association Chattanooga Times New Decatur Ala

Nationwide druggists and physicians per capita revealed

A Pharmaceutical Census shows 46 561 retail druggists in 16 937 towns and 280 drug jobbers with 12 co op stores. It estimates one drug store per 2 000 inhabitants and one physician per 667, with 150 000 physicians nationwide and about one store for every three doctors.

United States Pharmaceutical Hra Hra

Bridge Club Events and Members Listed

Wednesday activities include Married Ladies' Bridge Club led by Mrs John Knight Berean Club coordinated by Mrea Petty Cotaco Literary with Mrs Sarah Davie. Thursday features Westminster Silver Tea hosted by Mrs Gray U D C led by Mrs W N Hall. Friday lists Auction Bridge Club and Saturday’s meetings with Mrs John W Jones and Mrs John W Jones.

John Knight Berean Club Mrea. Petty Cotaco Mies Sarah Davie Westminster Silver Tea Gray W. N. Hall Auction Bridge Club John W. Jones

Personal notices from Decatur area

John Snodgrass of the Decatur Cornice and Roofing Co. left today for Richmond Virginia after visiting relatives. Dr J J Cornish departed this morning for Mobile to attend the Episcopal council. Wm K Boardman of Nashville division commercial superintendent of the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company was here today.

John Snodgrass Decatur Cornice and Roofing Co Richmond J. J. Cornish Mobile Episcopal Council Wm. K. Boardman Nashville Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company

Bankhead Leads Hobson in Tenth District Race

In Marion Alabama May 9 the Tenth district congressional race looks even with a heavy turnout by noon. Bankhead leads Hobson in all boxes with a safe margin and is seen carrying Haleyville by a larger majority. A few Hobson watchers have been arrested in Marion County by Bankhead supporters.

Hamilton Ala Marion Jasper Bankhead Hobson Haleyville Marion County

Monogramed Stationery Ferments New Dally Styles

A short notice notes monogrammed stationery engraved with the latest designs from The Dally. The compact item highlights fashion correspondence accessories and modern engraving trends likely shown in a mid era paper.

Dally

Lim-Lax Promoted by Doctors Across Decatur

A celebrated stomach physician endorses Lim-Lax as an effective remedy for constipation. Preuit-Dillehay Drug Co and Decatur Drug Co promote the formula and urge readers to buy a 25c bottle today from Decatur Drug Co in Decatur or Preuit-Dillehay Drug Co in New Decatur, among other reliable druggists.

Lim-Lax Preuit-Dillehay Drug Co Decatur Drug Co Decatur Preuit- Dillehay Drug Co New Decatur

Pauline Frederick Stars in Audrey Photoplay

Pauline Frederick departs from her usual roles to headline Audrey a Paramount photoplay adaptation of Mary Johnston s popular novel. Audrey a woods girl rescued by Indians endures mob fury and near death before Lord Howard saves her as a romance unfolds with drama and thrill.

Pauline Frederick Famous Players Film Company Audrey Mary Johnston Lord Haward Lord Howard Paramount

The Blindness of Devotion at Masonic Theatre

Robert B. Mantell stars with Genevieve Hamper in The Blindness of Devotion a Fox film tale set around Count de Carnay and the antiquated marriage to Renee Delacroix. Pierre Cavereaux Bella and Renee schemes collide in a tense melodrama culminating in a dramatic climax.

Robert B. Mantell Genevieve Hamper Masonic Theatre Robert B. Mantell William Fox Count de Carnay Renee Delacroix Renee Pierre Cavereaux Pierre Bella

Endorsements from Eminent Medical Authorities

Leading doctors including Dr Eberle Dr Braithwaite and Dr Simon cite urine as unreliable for guiding treatment. Patients with backache scalding urination or uric acid issues should send a urine sample to Dr Pierce at the Surgical Institute Brig NY for free advice. Dr Pierce claims a new remedy is thirty seven times more effective than lithia for removing uric acid and promotes his Pills and Golden Medical Discovery as longstanding treatments.

Eberle Braithwaite Simon Dre Pierce Surgical Institute Brig N.Y Dr. Pierce J. Pierce Wees

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Bys Arrun Morgan Furniture CO Second Avenue Walier Ainty Brock & Spight Co Decatur, Alex Nts New Decatur, Ala U.S. Bonds Alabama Bonds Federal Reserve U. S E. C. Payne Lumber Company W. H. Pilkinton Decatur, Ala Bank Street R. B. Graves & Son Welock Woman's Missionary Society Central M Church John H. Donnell Evening Bridge Club H. T. Gill Miss Lee B. W. Watson W. A. Curry J. B. Brenough Madison John A. Thomason Chattonas Tennes John D. Wyker & Son Countess Sonia Sikorska Sonia Sikorska Warsaw Kielce San Francisco Germany Masonic and Star Theatres T. CG Howell Buttrey’s Frolaset Corset Lucas Sivley & Sandlin New Decatur High School Va Eee Truman. Stuckey Kone Campbell Kirby Robert Stevens Glen Garrison Reoy—Deeharer Dixie Halbrooks Eg Ee Ee Mabel Eubanks Ruby Winton Fener Jean Buchanan Annie Gordon Daphne Graves Virginia Mayer Mildred Mays Willie First Price Wilma Ross Ee Christine Simrell Malcolm Adams Ewe Joe Bell Olon Harrison Settee John Patterson Nathan Pryor Ereieaie Howard Rowe Ec.s Barrett Shelton
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