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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1912

Page

6

Drummers' Samples of Ladies' Underwear Sale Opens May 20 1912

Sale starts at 9 a m featuring $5 000 worth of Drummers samples of ladies muslin underwear All pieces are unique bought at 50 cents on the dollar and sold below manufacturing cost Decatur residents urged to come early for first pick No two pieces alike and the event is a grand summer savings opportunity Remember Monday May 20 1912 at the start of the season

Decaturs Ladies’ Aid Society of the First Baptist Church Decatur

Decatur Society Dance At R P Ball Pictures Local Guests

The Decatur social scene reports a lively dance at the R P ball last night with Rhode’s refreshments. Chaperones Mr and Mrs Wilfott and Mr and Mrs Cortner guided a guest list that included Mr and Mrs Pointer, Mr and Mrs Knight, Miss Kathrine Bibb, and many others.

Decaturs P. Ballin Rhode’s Counc H Wilfott Robert Cortner Sheng Phillip Pointer Rfad Knight Newsom Saruyn Cortner Carlisle Black- Well Kathrine Bibb Art Grace Nowlin Stanley Mary Bibb Benson Allene Adams Fred Th Helen Bynum Cholson Mary Williams A. Hyster Hattie Alexander -Pearson Cornish Vene Littlejohn Stags Elmer Nix Skegge Shelby Fletcher Thom. de John Minor Erskine Skeggs Gover Claude Atkinson Coopdams Jeff Minor Chas Rountree Phinizy Lawson Sykes

Pathfinder Maps Georgia Alabama and Mississippi Tour

Motorcycle pathfinder for Gearborough Map Company of Indianapolis tours Georgia Alabama and Mississippi to map roads for motorists. He passed through Decatur this morning, plans to return from Pulaski to Ninety and then leave for Sheffield to chart a route to Nashville.

Tps Wright Gearborough Map Company Indianapolis Georgia Alabama Misetesippi Pulaski Nigny Sheffield Nashville

Nes Pial Committees Urge Members to Attend Evening Meeting

An important Nes pial Committees meeting is set for 7:50 PM at the White Light office. All committee members are urged to attend as the Building and Site Committee and Finance Committee will be present to map a fundraising plan for construction work. The printed list names B C Payne H Allison M W Murry J H Calvins D P McGehee Pennington C C Harris Pettle James Nelson J D Jervis L P Troupe B W Williamson Frank Brown L M Falk J D.

B.C. Payne H. Allison M. W. Murry J. H. Calvins PD. McGehee Dr. Pennington C. C. Hareris Dr. Pettle James Nelson JD. Jervis L. P. Troupe B. W. Williamson Frank Brown L. M. Falk J. D

List of names from an old report

A fragment lists several individuals including Dr. W. Le DiosméPre, Dr. W. Waiten, George Hoff, L. W. Borton, JD. Wyker, W. R. Spight, W. B. Shecke fer, JS. Sulliven, Moe W. R. Smith, Mrs. B. I. Allison, Mra. Jon D. Wy ker, Mra. D.D.McGehee, Mra. Eo ¢. Pasne, and Mrs. M. W. Murty.

George Hoff L. W. Borton JD. Wyker W. R. Spight W. B. Sheckefer JS. Sulliven Moe W. R. Smith B. I. Allison Jon D. Wyker Eo ¢. Pasne M. W. Murty

Speeding fines and near-miss on Second Avenue

George Lesic, a Black chauffeur, was fined 20.60 for speeding on Tuesday. A Troy auto incident on Second Avenue led to a 23.60 fine by Mayor Patterson with a warning of harsher penalties. A speeding driver nearly hit Annie-Pay-Alon on a bicycle, killing her dog in the incident.

George Lesic Troy Second Avenue Wie Patterson Lgt Wight Patonea Lide Annie-Pay- Alon Gecond Avenue Igul

Om Park Show Plans Rain or Shine Next Week

Local notice announces the Om Park Show running every night next week with performances titled Oh, Jay and The Om Park Show. Showtimes listed as 14 5 and 14 61 suggest schedule details.

Jay Om Park

Missing 15 Year Old Boy Sparks Local Search

Herbert Coneds, 15, son of Jesse Coneds of Hartselle, Alabama, has been missing since Sunday. Neighbors and family, aided by local residents, seek clues to his whereabouts while concerns grow over his health. Nearby towns report a train ticket purchased to New Castle the day after his disappearance. The Morgan County High School graduation exercises followed, with diplomas awarded to Lillie Burleson and others as the ceremony concluded.

Drcators Daily Hartselle Ala Herbert Jesse Coneds New Castle Canada Morgan County High School Riddle Lillie Burleson Mary Lée Rutha Gehus Esther Wa Nora

Park's Big Show headline tease for next week shows

Clumsy fragment mentions a big show at Park's venue nightly next week with a playful call to action. No clear names, dates, or specifics beyond a recurring performance and promotional tone.

Boy Injured By Dynamite Blast at Home

A 13 or 14 year old son of blacksmith Robert Clemmons at L o X N shops played with a stick of dynamite and threw it into a fire. The resulting explosion injured him seriously.

Robert Clemmons L.o& XN South

Firet Claret and Up To Date Shoe Shop Featured

An upbeat promotion touts a shop named Firet Claret offering footwear and up to date styles. The fragment highlights shopping interest and the store as a recommended destination for footwear.

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Buttrey New York Society News Clara Bocart Frassa Fay- He Dayton Dorothy Workman T, K. Lide Bianel THN Mooreville Mrnday Mrs Robert ‘Cortner Great Street Mice Hetten Carolyn Mo Corts George L. Hunt Chattaooga Me. Feid* Hent Canal Street Amelia Ayres Birmingham Julia Neville Wilke Trinity Anne Davis Aanta Liza Minor Mary Banks Trinly Sadle Lyle Trinit Y al Dee Milsboroy Feye Mita John Z Tor Col. W. D. Woody Atlanta B. Meak Sam Yeargla Twaleht Van Virgil Mark of Falkville C. E. Malone Coden W. A. Bibb Motorcycle Pathfinder Coe Chile Chandler BUR Hospital Ay of W. le DiosméPre W. Waiten Nega Ghamfecur Catterson Matt and Jeff THE Masonic Arthur Johnson Wartselle Herbert Canada Jesse Canada Pound Morgan County Park X. Id E. E. Beard Fourth Avenue New Decatur Boy Robertv Clemmons L. & N. Shops Sivley & Sandlin Sam Spielberger Franke Wilson Bros Furnight Howard & Foster Shoes
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