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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1913

Page

4

Hitt Party Sets 6000 Mile Record in Gala Tour

The Hitt Party completed a remarkable 6000 mile journey visiting a long list of cities and institutions from Sey to Birmingham. The impressive gala tour featured a decorated car and stops at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, and other universities and towns across the Northeast and Midwest.

Boston New Haven Louisville Yale College Uniontown Washington Hagerston Gettiesburg Lavin Rock Columbus Maryland Springfield Baltimore Cleveland Hartford Nashvill Birmingham

Rubber spots on tango pumps spark safety concerns

In Boston at Barrara Square tango dancing gains visibility with new rubber plugs on pumps. The soles show three triangular splits reinforcing the pumps to prevent slipping, signaling increased effort and risk in trotting and tangoing.

Boston Barrara Square

Society Notes Highlight Huntsville Guests and Local Travel

Huntsville visitors Mrs. Turner Petty and Mrs. L A Stinson are guests in Decatur and Falkville respectively as others travel to Tuscumbia for the Natchez trace monument unveiling. Local residents share poetry, readings, and fashion notes while weddings, showers, and church events populate a busy social page.

Robert McClellan Snow Pryor Athens Tuscumbia Natchez Trace

Can a King Be Sued in America A New York World Inquiry

In New York City Justice Bijur heard a $20 000 suit against Duveen Brothers by Mrs Charlotte Springer widow of a French count and now a bank clerk she alleges King Alfonso agreed to pay her 20 000 if she could sell Gobelin tapestries valued over 1 700 000 francs The tapestries later went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art The judge signaled possible action against King Alfonso noting he may have agreed to pay the commission The case raises whether a king can be sued in America

Alfonso Spain Supreme Court New York City Bijur Duveen Bros Charlotte Springer J. P. Morgan Duveens

Wanted To Rent Two Large Up Stairs Front Rooms

WANTED To rent two large well furnished up stairs front rooms with three large windows in each and modern conveniences. Double or single rental. Extremely large and desirable for two. Good board available. Mrs. B. F. Holmes 717 Line 3 Decatur Aja 16 tf.

B. F. Holmes Decatur Aja

Personalities Gather in Decatur Area Visits

Local notes show R. B. Hargrote of Sheffield visiting yesterday, J. H. Thomas of Hartselle in town today, Ed. B. Almon of Tuscumbia guest of Decatur friends, W. A. Stanley of Huntsville in Decatur, R. M. McGlathery of Hartselle visiting, Geo. Mapard of Birmingham guest of parents, R. B. Reno of Southern Asphalt in Decatur, N. B. Peake returns from Huntsville for Y M C A work, and Mr. G. L. Bowles in Louisville for business.

B. Almon Tuscumbia Decaturs Geo. Mapard Birmingham R. B. Reno The Southern Asphalt and Construction Co

Pensions Delivered to Confederate Veterans Exceed 6400

Probate Clerk Frank J. Davis distributed 366 pension certificates this quarter, totaling over 6400 dollars. The work included delivering pensions to Confederate veterans as part of the ongoing program.

Frank J. Davis

Local Chickens Sweep Prize at Hartselle Fair

Dr. T. C. Daniel's birds dominated the show claiming first pullet first cockrel first hen second pullet third pullet and fourth pullet prizes. He offers guidance on raising blue ribbon winners.

T. C. Daniel Hartselle Air Dr. Daniel

Public urged to buy Lyceum course tickets now

The public is urged to secure Lyceum course tickets at once. Up to Monday the 6th season tickets cost $1.50 for adults and 50 cents for children. After that date tickets rise to $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.

Lyceum iLyceum

Mainard sues L and N railroad for damages in court

Mrs. Lucy Mainard sues the L N railroad for damages in Law and Equity court. She alleges she was injured in a wreck on the line about a year ago and seeks relief.

Lucy Mainard L. & N. Railroad Company Law and Equity Court

Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Healing Relief

Blisters on the hands scalds burns and sore backs are treated with Ballard's Snow Liniment praised for great healing and penetrating power. Available in 25c 60c and $1.00 bottles sold by Owl Drug Co.

Ballard Owl Drug Co

Personal Visitor Notices Requested by The Decatur Daily

The Decatur Daily urges readers to call and report anyone visiting or leaving the city. List any guest or departure, regardless of name, pressing readers to provide details by phone numbers 386 w or 46 New Decatur.

van Astor Smith Jones New Decatur Decaturs

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Buttrey's TRADE Hitt Party Mallory Cravenette Samuel Pielberger New Decaturee the Gift OF Searce Mare Calvin Mrs J. H.calvin Ida Pryor L. Stanton A. C. Kinzer Chas. Price Happi L. A. Neill Shelbyville Hess Annie Lou Spight Trinity J. A. Hurst Chattanooga C. J. Curry Livingston, Ala J. B. McDonald Carmen Silva John Henry Newman Hattie Alexander Mary Sumpter Pulaski Ick J. W. Frahn Nashville Harry J. Frahe Ameriga New York World Arto Goort Court House Call John. D. Wyker S. W. Irwin John D. Wyker Decatur Cafe Arch Decaturs Daily N. B. Hall & Sons Central National Bank Fairview E. H. Allison Charlie Shafer Webster Ship Yards F.W. Webster Decatura Daily Malone R. B. Hargrote Sheffield J. H. Thomas Hartselle W. A. Stanley Huntsville R. M. McGlathery N. B. Peake G. L. Bowles LOGAL Mainard L. & Nx, Railroad OQO Native and Kansas City D.L. Simrell LaFayette St Decatur, Ale Chandler’s Chandler Kerr & Staten Boyden Stacy Dams W. L. Douglas W. L. Douglass Metropolitan
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