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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

3

Two Men of Sandy Bar at Masonic and Star Theatres

Hobart Bosworth headlines a Red Feather production filming Bret Harte's Two Men of Sandy Bar. The tale centers on John Oakhurst the chivalrous gambler and his bond with Sandy Morton the two men whose friendship drives the mining era tale. The Duchess of the gambling houses triggers a twist revealing Sandy as the long lost son.

Hobart Bosworth Sandy Bar Masonic Star Theatres Bret Harte John Oakhurst Oakhurst Sandy Morton Damon Pythias Sandy

Cross Currents at the Delite Theatre Today

Elizabeth Crane becomes engaged to Paul Beele but keeps a foster sister’s secret. Flavia wins Paul’s heart and Elizabeth’s, they marry after a yachting trip ends in a wreck. castaways on a deserted island endure months with a revival of love, while Flavia's miraculous rescue and a baby precede a tragic climactic finale.

Elizabeth Crane Paul Beele America Flavia Paul Elizabeth

Guardian Seeks Partial Settlement in Newton Minors Case

In Morgan county Probate Court on May 11 1916 Ella H Walker guardian of Mary C Newton and Tommie A Newton filed accounts for a partial settlement of the guardianship. A hearing is set for June 12 1916 at which interested parties may appear and contest the settlement. Judge WM EB SKEGGS presiding.

Alabama Morgan County Mary C. Newton Tommie A. Newton Ella H. Walker WM. EB. Skeggs

Morgan County Tax Valuation Completed By Board of Equalization

The Morgan county Board of Equalization has completed its valuation of real and personal property and placed some values on the assessor’s records. The assessor’s office is open for inspection. The board will reconvene on the third Monday in June to hear complaints about valuation.

County Board of Equalization Morgan County

The Cotaco Literary Club Meeting and Calendar Notes

The Cotaco Literary club held the last meeting of the year with Mrs. David Humphrey and Mrs. Carl Patterson as leader during a program on Commercial Revival. The retiring president introduced new officers as Mrs. Eugene Guy responded. Ices in club colors were served and guests included Miss Maud Morgan of Morganfield Kentucky. The club calendar lists several bridge club gatherings and visits by local residents to various cities, with notes on members traveling to Birmingham Montgomery New York and Courtland.

Cotaco Literary Club David Humphrey Carl Patterson Wilbur Crane Elbert Weaver Mesdames Alex Humphrey Ike Scheer Miss Maud Morgan Morganfield, Ky

Card Club Social Looks Bright with Prizes and Guests

Mrs. M. Weber hosted the Thursday Afternoon Card club with a pretty reception of potted plants and cut flowers. Mrs. A. Olshine won top score receiving a card table while Mrs. J. Block earned second prize a perfume bottle. Visitors included Mrs. M. Diamond and Mrs. Max Kesler of Macon Georgia.

M. Weber A. Olshine J. Block M. Diamond Max Kesler Macon

Boat Ride for Visiting Hardware Men Ends Three Day Event

The Alabama Retail Hardware association hosted a Tennessee River boat trip for visiting hardware merchants after three days of business and festivities. The outing featured dancing card games and music, followed by more dancing at the Colonial club on return.

Alabama Retail Hardware Association Tennessee River Colonial Club

Personal notes from Dianna to Huntsville and Tuscaloosa visits

J W Holley of Dianna Tenn left today after a few days tending livestock. He stayed with Major and Mrs Williamson. Past Eminent Commander Walter Smith of Tuscaloosa was in town en route home from Huntsville where he led the cornerstone laying at the new high school. Roy Murphree returned from the University of Alabama after study. Foster H Pointer is in Huntsville. J T Jones motored to Huntsville to fetch Mrs Jones after a visit there and at Guntersville. Will Kimbrough attends Tuscaloosa commencement festivities.

Waliet J. W. Holley Dianna, Tenn J. T. Williamson Walter Smith Tuscaloosa Huntsville Smith The Blue Lodge Roy Murphree University of Alabama J. T. Jones Mrs. Jones Guntersville

Plans for Trial of Patriotic Guardsmen of Texas

Gen. Funst on prepares a list of army officers to preside over court martial cases of 116 Texas national guardsmen who refused to muster on the border by order of President Wilson. The list must be approved by Secretary Baker.

Texas San Antonio Funston Army Texas National Guardsmen Wilson

Decaturs Daily Announces New Baby Arrival

The Decaturs Daily reports the arrival of a newborn. A charming engraved announcement card marks the event with details fitting a small town notice and family congratulations.

Decaturs Daily

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