Little Sermons and School News From Decatur
A collection of moral maxims and local notices appears alongside school and social items. Mrs Eugene Morrow hosts Auction Bridge. Miss Margaret Clarkson’s pupils perform, with standout pieces Erl King and tonique by Miss Kathryn Hawkins. Local families, travel plans, and upcoming club meetings are listed with brief social notes.
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Decatur School
Margaret Clarkson
Erl King
Carrie Cartwright
Katherine Hawkins
Decatur High School graduation listing corrected
Elise Phinizy is identified as a Decatur High School graduate after an omission. The Daily Friday published the corrected list noting she should be included among the graduates.
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Phinizy
Decatur
Elise Phinizy
Decatur High School
Local visitors and notices from area towns
Personal notices list S tart Wilkinson of Fay etteville and others visiting area residents. Harry Parker of Cullman, E L Simpson at a New York Life convention in Memphis, Thomason of Birmingham Age-Herald staff visiting Decatur. Marshall Hotchkiss of Nashville meeting county officials. Robert Williams and Lee Coyse of Huntsville guests of J D Bush. Neely Newsom of Birmingham visiting parents.
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E. L. Simpson
New York Life Insurance
Memphis
Mr. Thomason
Birmingham Age-Herald
Decaturs Daily
Wday
Robert Williams
Lee. . Coyse
Huntsville
J. D. Bush
Cotton Consumption In April 1916 Runs Higher
Washington reports from the department of commerce show cotton consumed in April 1916 reached 531 716 running bales. This compares with 514 009 in 1915, with 298 186 bales consumed in cotton growing states in 1916 and 38 545 in 1915.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Church Announcements and Services in East Jackson Street
Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching morning and evening with Communion at 11 a.m. and Blessedness In Christ at 7:50 p.m. Annual meeting begins fourth Lord's day. J Pettey Ezell, minister. Christian Science service Sundays 11 a.m. in Bassett building Second Avenue with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Subject tomorrow Mortals and Immortals. Public invited.
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East Jackson Street
J. Pettey Ezell
Christian Science Service
Bassett Building
Second Avenue
Mothers Day Sermon and Baptism at Church Service
Reverend R. F. Stuckey leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with C L Buck as superintendent. The 11 a m service observes Mothers Day with a special sermon to mothers. At 730 p m the pastor preaches The Cost of a Christian Life and the baptismal ordinance will be administered. Everyone welcome.
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R. F. Stuckey
C. L. ‘Buck
Hay Mower and Rake For Sale Cheap
A hay mower and rake are advertised for sale at a low price. The listing is attributed to J. L. Echols.
Church Services Next Lord's Day Offer Evening Talk
Moulton Street holds worship next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cardial invitation to attend. The 7:30 p.m. sermon titled The Gospel Railroad will be chart work.
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Gosnel Railroad
Mothers Day Program and Sermon at Church
Special program and sermon celebrating Mothers Day. The pastor will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dr. Luther Little will speak Monday night on God’s Gardens. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. HB. L. Malone is superintendent.
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Luther Little
HB. L. Malone
Church Notices and Schedule for May Day Service
Evening sermon at 11 o clock titled Our Work Witness for Christ Are Witness Against Him based on John 5 36. At 7 45 p m Joseph's Opportunities and how he used Them. Sunday School 9 45 a m with J D Redding superintendent. C E at 6 45 p m. Mothers Day May 21 observed. Invitation from Jno A Foster pastor.
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Christ
Joseph
J. D. Redding
C. E
Jno
A. Foster
Mother's Day Services At Local Church
Rev. E. Lysander Grau pastors a Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. with D. C. Vohlers as superintendent and graded classes for all. Public worship at 11 a.m. features The Rose of Motherhood and at 7:45 p.m. The Motherhood of God. A double quartet provides music for both Mothers Day services. Junior Christian Endeavor meets at 2:30, and prayer is at 7:46 p.m. Wednesday. The public is invited to worship.
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E. Lysander Grau
Christian Endeavor
Central Baptist to Host Services and Dr Little Address
Reverend Hawkins preaches at 11 am and the pastor at 8 pm Sunday. Sunday School at 9 30 am supervised by J F Levin. Epworth League meets 7 40 pm under A G Patterson. Mothers Day events noted. Dr Little to speak on Gods Gardens at Central Baptist Monday night. R I Walston is pastor.
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I. F. Hawkins
J. F. Levin
Epworth League
A. G. Patterson
R. I. Walston
Sunday Church Campaign Begins at Local Church
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with A W Owen as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m by Pastor Rev W D Strong. Endeavor at 6 30. A Win One campaign starts Sunday and runs one week with services each night. Rev D G Mitchell of Sheffield assists the pastor. every member is urged to participate.
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A W. Owen
W. D. Strong
Endeavor
D. G. Mitchell
Sheffield
Hay Mower and Rake For Sale Cheap
Local notice advertises 12 tf J. L. Echols hay mower and rake offered at a bargain price. Item described as functional and priced to sell quickly.
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J. L. Echols
An Anuric Insurance Against Sudden Death
An urchin-like ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Anuric as an insurance on life and a cure for uric acid buildup. It urges testing urine before insurance risk, claims to dissolve uric acid, cleanse kidneys, and protect heart valves. The offer includes sending a urine sample and a 50 cent package.
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Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Inaut
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Lithia
Strength and Beauty Dr Pierce Cleaner Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Discovery as a blood cleanser and liver stimulant that boosts red blood cell production to nourish the heart nerves and brain. It promises the body runs smoothly and users feel clean strong and energetic instead of tired and faint.
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Dr. Pierce
Cardul touted as cure for womanly troubles in local ad
An advertisement from Mrs Airy recounts relief after using Cardul, claiming it cured stomach and womanly ailments after six bottles. It urges other women to try the tonic and includes mail order details from Chattanooga Medicine Co. and a local cash buyer ad for eggs and chickens.
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Mr.Airy
N. C
Sarah Moe
Cardus
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Florence
John D. Wyker & Son
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Aba
U. S
Alabama
Fed. Res. Bank
E. C. Payne Lumber Company
W. H. Pilkinton
Decatur, Ale
W. L. Hacker Piano Co
Morgan Co
Nat’! Bank
Trey
Frolaset Corset
Auction Bridge Club
Eugene Morrow
B. P. Wallace
J. H. Calvin
Mesdames
W. E. Crawford
Lass
William Watson
Mrs
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J. H. Petty
Grace
Jas. D. Rice
Elbert Weaver
Irene Humphrey
Mooresville
T. J. Cox
Cincinnati
Louisville
Mises
Minnie Lee
Eliza Gooth
Trinity
Ruth Emeris
Mabel Neville
John D. Wyker
East
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D. C. Adams
Harry Burt
Birmingham
Lyons
Courtland
Oakley Wallace
Henry A. Skeggs
Missionary Society Central M. 4
W. B. Robertson
Missionary Society First My
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W. A. Bibb
Progressive ‘Culture’ Club
J. A. Neill
Jon Syck
Willians Auction Bridg Wyker
Tart Wilkinson
Fayetteville, Tenn
T. D. Wilkinson
Harry Parker
Cullman
Neely Newsom
D. Newsom
Satis
Cotton
Church OF Christ
Westminster Presbyterian Church
First Baptist
Lusitania
Hitching Post
Bride’s Delight National
Thompson’s Drug Store
First Christian Church
Moulton Street
Central Baptist
Westside Presbyterian
Westminster Presbyterian
Central Methodist
God
Mrs. Chappell
Cardai
Chattanooga Medicina Co
Ghattan A
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Severou
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