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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1929

Page

8

Home-Coming Sit In Florette Area

A home-coming and Sunday school rally is planned for the Florette district on June 2 with two talks by Decatur figures Judge W. T. Lowe in the forenoon and Horace M. Layman in the afternoon. The Bonanza chorus will perform, dinner will be served on the grounds, and residents of Blue Springs Six Mile and Pines are urged to attend and participate.

Florette Decatur W. T. Lowe Horace M. Layman Bonanza Chorus Blue Springs Six Mile Pines Penney J. C. Penney United States

Quinn Trial Opens In Nashville Perjury Case

In Nashville on May 16, the state began its testimony in the perjury case against Jack Quinn connected to the Walter Liggett incident. Photographs of the Cunningham home alley were shown, including shots of rough ground and two fence gaps. The gaps may factor into Quinn’s claimed exit from the scene as the shooting started. Attorney General Richard Atkinson testified as the state's first witness about the pictures.

Nashville Tenn Jack Quinn Walter Liggett Ooey Cunningham Cunningham Quinn Richard Atkinson

Dr. Burch Goes Home From Injury Recovery

Dr. Burch of Hartselle to go home today after an automobile crash. He was taken to Benevolent hospital and has been improving steadily since the accident.

Burch Hartselle Benevolent Hospital

J B Fleming Improves After Appendi citis Operation

J B Fleming, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at Benevolent hospital, was described as being very much improved today.

J. B. Fieming Benevolent Hospital

Doctor McRee Away Ten Days At Montreal Assembly

Morgan county health officer Dr H C McRee will be away about ten days attending the Southern Presbyterian general assembly in Montreal North Carolina.

H. C. McRee Morgan County Southern Presbyterian General Assembly Montreal N. C

Mrs Tom Crittenden Resting After Hartsville Operation

Mrs Tom Crittenden of Hartsville underwent an operation at Benevolent hospital on Wednesday and is described as resting well today.

Tom Crittenden Hartselle Benevolent Hospital

Gordon's Stomach Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Gordon's stomach and bowel antiseptic as a cheap remedy for sour stomach indigestion dyspepsia gas bloating heartburn and other stomach complaints. It claims one dose relieves symptoms and that the product costs under three cents per dose with money-back satisfaction.

Gordon’s

Neher Talks Upon Making of Brick at Kiwanis Meeting

W B Brick Neher manager of the Alabama Brick and Tile Co spoke at the Kiwanis noon meeting on brick manufacture from scriptural times to today. The talk was educational and engaging. Initiation rites for J M Hatfield Ed O Hussey R P McRee and Dr J W Hughes were part of the program.

W. B

Kiwanis Official J W Clapton Due Back Saturday

Governor J W Clapton of the Alabama Kiwanis district is expected to return Saturday from a trip through eastern Kiwanis missions with engagement details limited to his return.

J. W. Clapton Alabama Kiwanis District

Derby trip for Knight, Butler, Gray, Bowles to Louisville

John W. Knight Colonel O Butler Roland Gray and Thomas A Bowles left by motor today for Louisville to witness the Kentucky Derby Saturday.

Derby John W. Knight Colonel O. Butler Roland Gray Thomas A. Bowles Louisville

Dr. R M McGlathery III Stricken by Malaria At Home

Dr. R M McGlathery III, a well known dentist, is confined at his home with a malarial attack. Friends regret to learn of his illness.

Marvin Rankin Heads to Louisville for Derby

Marvin Rankin will depart Friday to attend the Derby in Louisville on Saturday, aiming to witness the famed race and enjoy the event.

Marvin Rankin Louisville

Little Joe Friend Recovers From Pneumonia Attack

Little Joe Friend son of Mr and Mrs L B Friend is able to be out after recovering from an attack of pneumonia.

Little Joe Friend Mrs. L. B. Friend

Birmingham Woman Returns Home

Mrs Howard Hawkins of Birmingham has returned home after traveling to assist during the illness of her brother, Little Joe Friend, in Birmingham.

Howard Hawkins Birmingham Little Joe Friend

Mrs Pitts Leaves Benevolent Hospital After Recovery

Mrs Pitts of Pry or Plantation Limestone county is going home today from Benevolent hospital after several days of treatment.

Pitts Pryor Plantation Limestone County Benevolent Hospital

Y M C A Secretary Randolph in Louisville on business

C J Randolph Y M C A secretary travels to Louisville this week for business matters.

Louisville C. J. Randolph

Chapter 16 on Jerry's Trail in San Felipe

In a tense morning, Uncle John hosts MacNair for dinner as Lucy seeks hope about Jerry. MacNair reveals little, while Lucy clings to belief in Jerry and their bond deepens amid unspoken dread. The narrator prepares a Los Angeles trip, hinting at new developments and a sudden urgent call from Captain Deacon.

Jerry Deacon Ogden MacNair San Felipe Mrs. Moffit Lucy John Los Angeles

Mystery of Ogden Murder Ties to Torridity

In 1929 a famed civic leader Ogden is shot. His friend Peebles and detective MacNair clash over whether Ogden’s son Jerry is the killer or the blackmailer Dillon is responsible. A dangerous pursuit unfolds as Jerry flees to Torridity with police on his trail.

Andrew Ogden John Peebles Ogden Dillon Jerry Peebles Lucy Luther MacNair MacNair Deacon Jerry Ogden Peskella Skull Valley

Goitre Removed Ad Promises Relief With Sorbol Quadruple

Leota Russell of Greenville Alabama says she was relieved of goitre a year ago by Sorbol Quadruple a colorless liniment easy to apply and inexpensive Get more information at Dillehay Bros or write Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio Sold by all druggists Adv.

Dillehay Bros Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio Adv

Treatment Stops Attacks Of Fits Offered Free

Reports an amazing treatment that epileptics say stops seizures. R. Lepso of Milwaukee supplies sufferers and offers free treatment to all in need. Write for the free treatment at once with age.

R. Lepso Apt Island Ave Milwaukee Wis Ady

Dr A J Perolio To Address League Of Women Voters

Dr A J Perolio, director of the Tennessee Valley laboratory, will address the League of Women Voters in an upcoming event. The talk will cover laboratory work and regional science policy implications.

Dr. Perolio A. J. Perolio Tennessee Valley Laboratory League of Women Voters

Headache relief claim for Thedford's Black-Draught

Mrs. I. G. Conner of Elliston Virginia describes blinding headaches after constipation. She says the remedy prevents spells when taken timely, helps her keep well, and is routinely kept in her home for biliousness or constipation in children.

Virginia Elliston Thedford

Public Health Topic Attracts Attention In Meeting

A dog head was brought to the Tennessee Valley laboratory with suspected rabies. The animal had been killed so a positive examination was not possible. The head was presented by David Reed of Austinville.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Sus David Reed Austinville

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