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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1913

Page

4

Personal News Briefs From Sheffield and Area

A. M. Garvison of Sheffield returned today from Dentur where he attended the commencement exercises for his niece who graduated. Joe Cornshaw and Russell Jenkins are back after attending the University. Curtis Almon of Sheffield visits for the coving week with his parents Mr and Mrs D C Almon. J Bleck has returned from a business trip to Chattanooga. JM Botels Sr of Danvide is here today.

A. M. Garvison Sheffield Dentur Tri- Cities Joe Corn’sh Russell Jenkins University Curtis Almon Mrs D. C. Almon JM. Botels Sr Danvide J. W. Sandlin C. B. Williams Decati J.B. Smit W. Rambo Decatur D. C. Cook New Decatur R. C. Johnston Gene Nora Morron H. J. Lawler, Jr Huntsville

Ode to Horace Omar and a Civil War Memorial Day

A miscellany of literary verse on poets Omar and Horace, reflections on fame and mortality, and a Civil War era notice for Decoration Day events at a cemetery with prayers, music, and a military guard. Also notes on a ladies Embroidery Circle lawn party hosted by Mrs. Almon with a planned Oakland park picnic and a guest from Maury County during Chantauqua week.

D. €. Almon Almon Aternoon Helen Almon Oakland Park W. T. Lowe Anna Borden Mesdames Josephine Shee Brents Pruett Wm. Bixby Ned Davis Maury County, Tenn H. R. Davis

Wedding Invitation for Annie Agnis Davis and William E Steed

Leighton friends received an engraved invitation for the marriage of Annie Agnis Davis to William E Steed on Wednesday June 11 1913 at nine o clock in Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Alabama The note says the bride is admired and Steed a prominent Decatur businessman The notice also includes local society updates and travel plans of residents with Mayo Brothers mentioned for Jervis and health restoration hopes for J E Davis.

Leighton Reading Jefferson S. Davis Annie Agnis William E. Steed Methodist Episcopal Church Trinity Ives Steed Decatur Leighton News

Hostess party opens coterie gathering in the afternoon

Mrs Eugene Bailey hosted a Friday reception with a lace covered table and crystal pansies. Guests included Mesdames A E Jackson W B Shackelford J W Bailey and others while Miss Geraldine Hill arrived later as a guest of Mrs T M Jones.

Eugene Bailey Wilbur Bailey Mesdames A. E. Jackson W. B. Shackleford J. W. Bailey Geraldine Hill J. Hill T. M. Jones

Chamberlains Tablets Praised by New Brunswick Reader

Darius Downey of Newberg Junction N B reports his wife uses Chamberlains Tablets and finds them very effective. The ad urges readers with stomach or bowel troubles to try them, listing 8 M Thompson New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co as sellers.

Chamberlain Darius Downey Newberg Junction M. Thompson New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co Decatur

Appeal Likely in Louise Bowling Murder Case

An appeal will probably be taken in the Louise Bowling murder case after the defendant was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree. Attorney W. W. Callahan said the defense would request a suspension of sentence for a few days to confer with C. G. Chenault, and the woman faces sentencing next week.

Louise Bowling W. W. Callahan Bowling Wert C. G. Chenault

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised In Decatur

A Decatur notice promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy highlighting rising sales and testimonials. It urges families to try the product for coughs and colds and lists S. M Thompson New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co as street names.

Lame back caused by rheumatism advised Chamberlains Liniment

The notice recommends Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatic backache and lists 8 M Thompson in Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur as sellers.

Get Rid of Rheumatism with Chamberlain's Liniment

Advice promotes applying Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging the affected areas freely at each use. Sold by H. M. Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.

Ow! Drug Co Chamberlain 8. M. Thompson, New Decatur Decatur Drug Co Decatur

Wyker & Son Special on Scrern Wire in Decatur

Ambiguous ad copy promises a special price on scrern wire from Wyker & Son of Decatur. It includes unclear contact prompts for John D and mentions a health tip about digestion and a herb remedy, with a price offered by Owl Drug Co.

John D, Wyker & Son Fie Owl Drug Co

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