Community society notes and events in Decatur
The column records visits and gatherings in Decatur including Mrs W A George of Sheffield visiting her mother, Embroidery Circle first meeting at Mrs Bailey's, and various church and society activities. It notes attendees, hostesses, small-town social details, and upcoming meetings at churches and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A.george
Sheffield
New Decatur
Tri-Cities
Mrs. Bailey
Mesdames
D.C. Adams
W. R. Smith
Alex Humphrey
R. H. Walcott
Mesd
Alabama Good Roads leader returns from Detroit meeting
Birmingham reports Hon. John Craft president of the Alabama Good Roads Association attended the Detroit convention. He praised Congressman Dorsey W. Shackelford for a strong speech on roads and promoted Alabama participation for the Mobile gathering November 20 to 22. Craft invited road machinery exhibitors to Alabama and forecast a great Mobile meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craft
Detroit
Alabaman Good Roads Association
Mobile
Alabama
Returns Home Ancestry Reveals Legal Death Ruling
Wal Ludwig, real name Walter James, returns to Belleville Illinois after twenty five years to discover he was declared legally dead and his inheritance had been divided among heirs. He was an orphan who was adopted by Amundus Ludwig and later disappeared to the West before reappearing. The legal death ruling occurred years ago and affected his estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wala Ludwig
Belleville
Ill
Ludwig
Walter James
New York
Amandus Ludwig
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Co Shipping Ventilators
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Co ships a carload to Staunton Virginia of Alabama ventilators and recently sent a carload to Beaumont Texas. The ventilator gains wide city-wide attention for its workmanship and quality, boosting the factory’s reputation as their advice spreads news of its advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
Decatur Cornice and Roofing Co
Staunton
Alabama
Baumont
Tex
Decaturs
Personal notices from Oakdale and nearby towns
Sylvester Blair of Oakdale Tenn secretary at the M C A is expected here tomorrow to take the assistant secretary post at the local Y M C A. Andrew C Fry returns to Vinemont after visiting friends here. Fry plans to reside at the Hotel Echols this winter. W H Day of Cullman, Jno D Rather of Tuscumbia, R R Baker of Huntsville, J N Howell and R N Harris of Town Creek are in the area. Chas H Greer of Marion, candidate for secretary of state, is in the Decatur area. Chas Neville visits Carl Wilkinson. Dr and Mrs W L Stroup of Corinth are Mrs J M Stroup’s guests and may return Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Blair
Oakdale
Tenn
Andrew. C. Fry
Vinemont
Fry
Echols
Chas. H. Greer
Marion
Decaturs
W. L. Stroup
Corinth
J. M. Stroup
Church Announcements West Side Presbyrterian Services
Sunday School at 9 45 for West Side Presbyterian followed by Sealy Day exercises at 11 00 and preaching by the pastor at 7 in the evening.
The Essentials of Our Pilgrims and Heavenly Kingdom Theme
The pastor will deliver Sunday sermons at 11 a.m. on The Essentials of Our Pilgrims and at 7 30 p.m. on Who Shall Enter the Heavenly Kingdom. Sunday School starts 9 30 a.m. Epworth League meets 6 45 p.m. All members urged to attend and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavenly Kingdom
Epworth League
Sunday Worship Schedule Noted for Church Services
Sunday School at 9 30. Preaching at usual hours 11 a m and 7 30 p m. The public is cordially invited to attend all services.
St John's Episcopal Church to Receive Bishop Beckwith Visit
St John s Episcopal Church on Jackson Street New Decatur hosts Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 45 a m Holy Communion and sermon at 1 p m Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m Bishop Beckwith will visit on Sunday morning November 16th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
New Decatur
Beckwith
Willoughby Presbyterian Service Schedule
Holy communion at 11:00 a m marks the day. All members are urged to attend. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p m precedes the regular preaching service at 7:00 p m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Rally Day Notices and Revival
Rally Day activities begin with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and the quarterly convention service with all members urged to attend. At 7 30 p m the congregation will join revival services at the First Methodist church welcoming strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Alway
Snow Liniment for Man and Beast Sold by Ow!
A vintage testimonial proclaims Baird’s Snow Liniment as the most effective remedy for human and animal flesh. It claims milder yet stronger action, healing sores and wounds. Available in bottles of 26 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar through Ow! Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailard
Ow! Drug Co
WANTED To Rent Two Large Front Rooms In Decatur
Wanted to rent two large well furnished up stairs front rooms with three large windows and conveniences. Will rent double or single for two. Mrs. B. F. Holmes Decatur Ill line 3 186t f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooq
Gantent
B. F. Holmes
Decatur
Scouts Stage West Show Turns To Rescue Drama
The HOY Scouts presented a De caturs youth drama in which three Indian attackers were repelled by Boy Scouts led by T. D. Wilkinson Jr Jean Collier and Ed Reager. The rescue included first aid and improvised litters as the Scouts demonstrated disciplined training and character building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Sce
Hearty Price
T. D. Wilkinson, Jr
Jean Collier
Ed Reager
Dog and hens form unlikely poultry partnership in Granby
John Sitka of Granby reports his dog Dewey outsmarted a spring door to his grain shed. The pup opened the door for hens to raid the feed, then they roosted together, revealing an odd alliance between dog and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sitka
Granby Road
Dewey
Iis
Sitka
Chinese Kill American Boy At Tao Yang Brigand Action
An American child, son of Rev Hermon Faulke of the Lutheran Mission, killed by rebel bands near Taoyang. Dozens of signers beaten and maltreated. several foreigners captured. Government troops totaling about 4000 plus a foreign rescue party advance on Taoyang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Hermon Faulke
Luthern Brothern Mission
Saoyang
Onea
Union
Vice
Tamiexon
Tsaoyang
The Purifying Effect of Chamberlains Tablets
The product claims a pleasant purgative effect improving body and mind and making one feel joyful. For sale by all dealers. Read the Decatur Daily for all the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Chamberlain
Decaturs
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Buttrey's
Trade IK
Mesdames G. Ys Bowles
Allison
Earth
Scott
R. Roy. M.A
Gnen
E. R. Wolfe
Mackinaw, Mich
Jno. Moody
Katherine Riddle
Mooresville
Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Methodist Church
Jno. Levin
I. F. Hawkins
Tuscumbia
E. L. Bickley
Florence
David Allen
Colbert County
Samller
Elizabeth Sanders
D. A. BR
Sanders
White House
Nders
Misses Groenendyke
Mary Grace Sanders
Abigail. Adams
Wm. Harvey
The
Westminster Presbyterian Church
E. H. Allison
John Craft
Birmingham
Alabama Good
St. Louis
Mallory
Cravenette
Samuel
G Pielberger
W.H. Day of
Cullman
Jno. D. Rather
R. R. Baker
Huntsville
J. N. Howell
R. N. Harris
Town Creek
Iity Among Friends
Chas
Neville
Carl Wilkinson
West Side Presbyterian
Central Methodist
First Baptist
ST. John's Episcopal Church
Willoughby Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
AHL
G. B. Sewell
Sherman Street
Cain & Wolcott
Larze
Court House
Solo Eneen
Call 337
Dave H. Brown
Decaturs Daily
N. B. Hall & Sons
Central National Bank
J. B. McDonald
Fairview
Charlie Shafer
Webster
Ship Yards
F. W. Webster
Malone
C. E. Malone
HOY Scouts
Morgan Furniture
Second Ave
Moulton St
S. W. Irwin
Lafayette
Ala
Chandler’s Childrens’ Day Service
Chandler
Sivley & Sandlin
Collier
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