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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1914

Page

4

Personal Notices Highlight Local Business Moves

E G Stebbins of Sheffield leaves today for a business trip to Decatur and Athens. J E Whitten of Cullman visits with plans to open business here. Charles Blanton has recovered from a leg fracture and can attend to business and friends. Percy Hayden returns from Louisville Kentucky where he was a guest of relatives. Mrs Hayden heads back in about ten days.

E. G. Stebbins Sheffield Decatur Athens Tri-Cities Charles Blanton Percy Hayden Louisville Mrs. Hayden

Birth Announcement for McLaurine’s Newborn Son

A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs J H McLaurine in a local hospital. The family welcomes the latest member, a healthy boy, joining siblings and relatives in celebrating the new arrival.

J. H. McLaurine

Alabama announces June 29 special election for Third District

Governor calls a June 29 special election in Alabama's Third Congressional District to fill the vacancy after Representative Henry D. Clayton resigns to become U S judge for the Northern and Middle District. Clayton's resignation was received at noon today.

Montgomery Alabama Third Congressional District Henry D. Clayton United States Middle District Thomas G. Jones Clayton Third

Bad Watering Accounts For Many Poor Lawns

D. C. May 26 reports bad watering as a main cause of poor lawns alongside drought. Experts advise deep, gradual soaking for 6 to 12 hours twice a week, dividing the lawn into six parts to water different sections with a gentle spray to protect roots and prevent surface growth.

D. C Nate States Department of Ag

Booth and Booth Bazaars Move Through May at Local Church

First Baptist Church hosts booths for Booth-Pea nuts and popcorn on May 29 at Central M.E. Capdy. Catholic group runs a flower booth. Local clergy coordinate a community church fair with multiple stalls.

M. E. Church Booth Central Caydy First Christian Church Central Methodist Church Episcopal Presbyterian Redpath First Baptist Church

Jr O U A M to Decorate at City Cemetery Sunday

Jr O U A M members invited to meet at Woodman Hall New Decatur at 2 p m Sunday to decorate graves of deceased members. Program includes Opening Ode Prayer Rev F J Schlosser Nearer My God to Thee male quartet Opening Address Rev F J Schlosser Address by L Peck Melvin Hutson Song Red White and Blue Closing Song God Be With You Prayer Decoration 26 5t

Woodman Hall New Decatur F. J. Schlosser F. J. Schlosser Sum Liek Ek Isa L. Peck Meal Vaey Cs Melvin Hutson Sodk i. 4

Women Endorse Dodson's Liver Tone Remedy

Owl Drug Stores promote Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe laxative and liver regulator for constipation and biliousness. The voice claims it replaces calomel in households, offers no harmful after-effects, and comes with a full 50 cent refund if not satisfied. Dodson guarantees customer benefit through a money back promise.

Owl Drug Dodson Owl

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Buttrey’s Price Boddrey J. E. Whitten Cullman Buchheit A. C. Misner Terre Haute Veterinary College Margaret Clinton Shelton City of God Longfellow Democritus Henry” David Thoréau Winds of Heaven Madge M. Elder Chambers’ Journal Mrs. Wyker Swan Lake E. C. Payne J. W. Clapton Lamar Penny D.R. Clark C. L. Saunders Margaret Keenan Isabel Turrel Alice Crane Ella C Bonnie Jervis Lulu Hurst Messrs Jack Dillehay Gilbert Crane Chas. Johnson Frank Powers Sam Bunch Miss Allison Sumer Miss Penick Texas Monroe L. Hardage Misses Allison Nowlin Buster Ennis Blackwell H. Martin Woman's Missionary. Society Woman’s Missionary (Society First Methodist Church T * Woman's Literary Club R. H. Wolcott Guild House Priscillas Cowden Bereans Duncan H. Miller Rosebud Club Miss Stubblefield Auttion Bridge Kitty Bibb P. F. Barber Francis Birmingham A. Hoff Lawson Sykes Mrs. Sykes Lela Sykes Ruth Crawford Mr. Watson R. P. Craig John Wright Maisie Nelson Mesdames Chas. Stanader and Eula Miller Central M.E Capdy Catholic—Flower Booth Phoenix Minstrels Masonic Theatre Delite Theatre Charlecot Mansions New York Theatre Olshine Bank Street Bohumir Kryl Cornetist Star Theatre Kathryn Worrier Maid O'Henry Edna Payne Wm. Dunn J. W. Johnstone Great South West Universal Ske Sivley & Sandlin Vinemont Thos. E. Prig
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