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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1916

Page

3

The Reapers at the Masonic Today

John Mason stars in the Equitable drama The Reapers with Clara Whipple as leading lady. The film promises intense action from start to finish and is expected to create a furor at the Masonic today.

He Ajortet John Maxon Clare The Masonic Today Reapers Equitable John Mason Mr. Mason Clara Whipple Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation the Masonic

Dizzy Heights and Daring Hearts at Delite Theatre

The Delite Theatre presents a Keystone style comedy featuring rivals Chester Conklin and Dave Anderson chasing a flying machine. Betty Cogley and a tense chase with a dangerous stack build a frantic, over the top plot filled with crashes and derring do.

Chester Conklin Dave Anderson Conklin Nick Cogley Cogley Betty William Mason Anderson Mason Kidnay Villian

Family credits Black Draught for preventing illness

A family credits Thedford's Black-Draught with preventing serious sickness. They report relief from headaches stomach trouble and indigestion for ten years noting children ask for a dose and the product has kept them well. The ad promotes price 25c and urges readers to get a RC.

B. Whittaker Thedford Ian Aalion

Marguerite Clark Stars in Molly Make-Believe Film

The Molly Make-Believe story by Eleanor Hollower Abbott is brought to life at the Masonic and Star Theatres on Wednesday. Marguerite Clark portrays Molly, a lovable heroine in a romantic and comic photoplay filled with poignant scenes and dramatic moments.

Mance Molly Make Players- Paramounty Mts Make-Believe Miss Clark

Bridge Club Hosts and Local Movements in Florence

The Married Ladies Bridge Club led by W. K. McNeill held Thursday events with note of a Thursday morning card club at 9 30. Auction Bridge was hosted by Mrs Emmett Sanders for the Book Club, five tables played, prizes to Mrs J H Donald and guest prize to Mrs H H Hitt. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hitt, Mr and Mrs W R Smith, Miss Mary Lee, Mr and Mrs W R Hail, and visitors from Mooresville. Numerous locals travel plans are reported, church and social notices appear, with names including Mrs A C Callicott Mrs George Allen Miss Glenn Lile Miss Margaret Clarkson Miss Katherin Hawkins and others.

Book Club Emmett Sanders J. H. Donald H. H. Hitt

Like a Sharp Knife Quote on Opinion

A quotation from Mrs. Jameson compares social opinion to a sharp knife. It notes three types of people: those who fear it, those who wield it recklessly and get harmed, and those who handle it carefully to carve their aims.

Mrs. Jameson

Personal notices from Huntsville and nearby towns

Chas H Austin Jr is in Birmingham Judge Robert C Brickell of Huntsville spent last night here Manager Quincy B Love of the Twickenham is visiting in Decatur Dr I F Delarney returned home in Decatur after a weekend with relatives Bayard Malone left Monday for Mobile and other points in South Alabama Wrenshall Knight returns from college in Tennessee Harry Wyatt is at the University of Alabama for the class reunion T M Jones Jr and Leroy McEntire returned home after a profitable year at the University of Alabama

Robert C. Brickell Huntsville Quincy B. Love Twickenham Decaturs I. F. Delarney Decatur Huntsville Mercury-Banner Bayard Malone Mobile South Alabama Harry Wyatt University of Alabama T M. Jones, Jr Leroy McEntire The University of

Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold for 25c

An old-fashioned remedy advertises Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets at 25 cents. The short notice emphasizes quick relief and a tonic effect for stomach discomfort.

What's What in Style according to Anna Nilsson

The gowns worn by Nilsson in Pathe's Who's Guilty series spark nationwide chatter among viewing ladies. A renowned milliner firm creates these frocks, the last word in style, with Nilsson appearing in a new dress in each episode.

Nilsson Pathe Modistes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beckett Value Co Second Avenue King Silver Moon Oliver-Finnie Co Memphis Tenn New Decatur Adjacent Territory Church Street John D. Wyker Delite W. A. Curry Shelton God Earth Ocean Air Missionary Social W. R. Smith Missionary Society Central Methodist Church T. H. Alexander Herman Troup Gilbert White Sam Spielberger E. M. Odom Birmingham Roy Gibson Hartselle Kitty Prewitt M. T. Cappel Olshine Bldg Decatur, Ala Married Ladies Bridge Club W. K. McNeill A. C. Callicott Hitt Mary Lee W. R. Hail Sam Smith Mooresville A. C. Hollinsworth Guy Ponder Moulton Charles Worthington Fort Worth Texas George Allen Southside Baptist Church Glenn Lile C. C. Robertson Eula Nelson New Orleans William Almon Chas. P.almon Florence D. C Paul Crawford Mrs James Echols Josephine Bibb Columbia Town Margaret Clarkson Belle Mina George Houston Katherin Hawkins Polly Robinson Foster H. Pointer Frank Cook Columbia, Tenn Vernon Cassells University of Alabama At Tuscaloosa Batiste Brock & Spight Co T. E. Pride Harris-Cortner Hotel Lyons E. R. Guy Side Hardware J. D. Wyker J. L. Echols Co B. Elliott Magnolia Drug St Twin City Phar Decatur Drug the Fashion D. D. McGehee R. G. Cortner W. Borinu F. A. Bloodworth B. L. Malone Lamar Penney Chas. Bassett Lawson Sykes Y. Mi Ca, Owl Drug Co E. C. Payne Lumber Company W. H. Pilkinton Decatur, Ale Chas. H. Austin, Jr Wrenshall Knight Tennessee Jersey Anna Nilsson R. B. Graves & Son McWeese Som Moutton Street RRC Wes H. Mullen Phore
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