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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1913

Page

3

Moving pictures from depths: Williamson to Bermuda submarine photos

J Ernest Williamson, Virginias newspaper photographer and cartoonist once with the Philadelphia Record, has taken underwater photographs at 35 feet. He plans moving pictures from Bermuda using a special iron tube submarine with electric lighting to capture fish and divers.

J. Ernest Williamson Bermuda Williamson Philadelphia Record J. H. Williamson Hampton Roads Willamsiu, Jr Abie

Dyspepsia Relief Endorsed by Satisfied Patient

A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Tablets for chronic dyspepsia. W. G. Matson of Sheneman Street Horneleville New York says the tablets gave more relief than any other medicine. Sold by all dealers.

Medicio Chamberlain W. G. Matlsn Shenman St. “Horneleville N.Y

Our Man About Town In Mind Your Bow Scene

A fragmentary note from a local social column hints at a quirky topic titled Mind Your Bow. Details are unclear but suggest a lighthearted society sketch or theatrical aside.

Man About Town declares fashion and hoaxes in city life

The column pokes fun at hat trends and finger bows while mocking a fastidious diner who shuns finger bowls and trims his meals to avoid grease. It mentions a bashful boarder in Old Town and notes rising car registrations as a sign of urban bustle.

Old Town U. S Hardup

Caution Against Sedative Cough Medicines

The text warns readers to avoid cough medicines containing codine morphine and other sedatives for coughs or colds. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the needed expectorant to clear germs that cause pneumonia and other diseases, claiming pneumonia does not result from a cold when using the right remedy.

J Smiths Sentenced to Death by Jury in Murder Case

In Gadsden patrolman William Patterson was killed. J Smith was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to death. Verdict delivered after delays. judge Bilbro ready to accept at 2:09. Smith shown unmoved. An earlier trial led to a death sentence later commuted on appeal.

Gadsden J. Smith William Patterson Bilbro Smith Supreme Court

District Convention Set at Willoughby Church October 5 1913

The Willoughby Church on Ninth Street hosts a district convention on October 5 1913 with a full program from 2:30 to 5 00 led by Rev J P Cotton and featuring sessions on the Banner Sunday School Good Records and Missions in the Sunday Schools. Delegates are to be drawn from Sunday Schools in the Decaturs and all attendees will count as delegates.

D. Atrial Eerdy D.D Reznor Willoughby ¢Ehurch Decaturs J. P. Cotton E. Garrigan Banner J. E. Merrell H. L. Turner Melvin Hutson Ellen Groenendyke Benediction J. W. Bartee

Queer Superstitions Recited From History

A Chicago Tribune piece surveys famous figures noted for superstition. It cites Richard Wagner’s affinity for the number 13, Lincoln’s mirror vision forecasting a presidency and assassination, and Napoleon’s habit of seeking signs in nature.

Mang Vial Richard Wagner Thannha Wagner Ian Lincoln Lincoln White House Union Napoleon

Administration Granted for Estate of Alexander B Lampkin

The Morgan County Probate Court confirms Tennie Lampkin as administratrix of the estate of Alexander B Lampkin, with claims to be presented within the legally allotted period or be barred. Creditors asked to settle debts promptly.

Morgan County Alexander B. Lampkin Wm. K. Skegge

Bee pursuit of engraved visiting cardi pelgee

A fragmented note describes a pursuit involving a bee and an engraved or engraved object and a visiting cardi pelgee. The readable terms suggest a local item or incident, but details and context are unclear.

Eagraved Cardi Pelgee

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Cain Eblderntia D. Dale S. M. Thompson Sanitary Plumbing and Heating CO Grant St Decatur Light Power & Fuel Go A. C. Misner Church Street Decatur Alabama Our Man Ipreis Phil Pointer Oathee House Mr. Pointer Beau Brummel MAN About Town J Smiths Willoughby Church 9Th ST Chicago Tribune Tennie Lampkin Little Cahaba Exclu Malone Coal New Decatur, Ala THE GA. Hoff Wm. E. Skeggs F. A. Bloodworth U.S U.S. Treas L. W. Borton Reprey Essen Sanitary Plumbing & Heating Co T. M. DIx Star Transfer Company Sean Eldred Fletcher
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