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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
3
A vintage advertisement claims Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures female ailments and restores health. It touts relief from irregularities, catarrhal conditions, and irritability, urging readers to buy in liquid or tablet form from dealers and write to V M Pierce for a free book.
A fragmented notice offers a free revised medical work by Dr Pierce from the Invalids' Hotel N Te. Request three a. or stamp to receive cloth bound edition covering physiology health exercises and digestive cure.
The Needle club gathered in the reception hall where guests were greeted with a friendly handshake. The afternoon featured cordial chats, crochet, and buttonwork while crimson roses and panels brightened the dining and hall areas.
Friday evening Miss Vivian Tilman complimented week end guest Miss Glen Lile with a bridge party. Three tables were set for bridge with players Glen Lile Bessie Speake Lynda Williamson Louise Collier Vivian Tilman and Mrs Russell Green plus Jack Dillehay Joe Pettey Ralph Cowart c P Walker Russell Green and Neal Speake. A salad course was served after the game.
Mrs. Mattie Pettey announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Elizabeth to Mr. Robert Payne Keyes with a June wedding expected. Auction Bridge club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. William Wyker as hostess. Mrs. Charles Eyster won top score. Light refreshments followed.
The Woman's Literary Club meeting scheduled for May 22 has been postponed until a new location is announced.
The measuring party held at the YMCA Friday evening drew a large crowd and yielded a handsome sum. The program proceeded as announced and a social hour followed, enjoyed by all in attendance.
Huntsville Mercury reports Mr R Linne O Neal and Miss Claire Miller of Huntsville married in Birmingham last night and left for New Orleans on honeymoon. The groom is the Huntsville Mercury business manager. They return to Huntsville early next week amid friends’ congratulations.
Miss Freda Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Smith and Claud Trimble were married Sunday evening in Birmingham. Both are popular Decatur residents with Trimble a longtime clerk for Foster H Pointer. They will reside with the groom’s parents for now.
The Epworth League of Trinity M. E. church was delightfully entertained Thursday evening by Miss Clara May and Carl Emens. The program featured music and games with decorative bowls of roses. Attendees included Misses Laurie Neville, Sadie Lile, Virginia Lile, Bessie Massey, Irene Neville, Mabel Glenn, Sara Pearl Emens and others, along with Messrs Arthur Emens and Carl Emens.
Mr and Mrs William Robert Mc Gregor announce the engagement of their daughter Celia to Carl Atkins Krimbit of St Louis with plans for a June 22 wedding. The item lists numerous social visits and attendees at reunions including Birmingham and Corinth guests among Decatur and nearby residents.
The Decaturs Daily announces the arrival of a newborn in the household. Cute little engraved announcement cards celebrate the joyous event with family and friends.
The Decaturs Dally reports that calling cards, printed or engraved, should be kept up to date with current names and contact details. This advisory highlights professional etiquette and practical needs for personal and business use.
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