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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
4
The Decatur Daily invites readers to call and list visitors or departures. Any name is welcome, from Van Astor Smith to Jones, to share in a personal mention. Call 386 w or 46 New Decatur to submit.
A collection of moral verse from Robert Louis Stevenson urges careful speech and kind conduct. It contrasts the sting of harsh words with the healing power of truth and gentleness, urging restraint and peace as youth grow.
Mrs Paul Terry chaired a Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Ladies Aid at Central Baptist Church. The group planned a Christmas bazaar amid handwork exhibits and a social hour with fruit punch and cake. The home featured fern and rose decor. A Montgomery special train carried 150 Montgomery students to Judson with connections at Selma, many joining en route. Over 200 pupils have enrolled. Dr Pows says it will be the best years of the college.
Huntsville resident H M Hughes is in town. A W Buchanan of Anniston visits Decatur. A D Edwards of Florence is here today. Henry J Willingham state superintendent of education visits Decatur. C A Dovegan of Huntsville attends. M Sloan E and M Buchanan of Riverton are here. F J Summers in the city. B N Bibb of Belle Mina was here. W A Curry of Cullman on company business. J E Penney of Birmingham was in the city today.
N W George opens a repair shop at 115 Lafayette Street offering key fitting and bicycle repair services with prompt, local assistance for residents.
The New York Medical Times compares the ragtime craze and violent dancing to medieval manias, attributing the impulse to a neurotic diathesis shaped by age, social conditions, and exposure to stimulating music. It notes crowd psychology and possible roots in religious emotionalism.
Confederate veterans from the N. B. Forrest camp and Forsythe post were blocked from participation in the seventh annual Grand Army of the Republic parade in Toledo Ohio. Union veterans cheered as the Confederate group was halted by Col W R Warnock new injunction. Col Henry N Hanson expressed regret while escorting them back to headquarters.
The state tax commission will be out for nearly a week to review tax assessments and set re assessment cases in the counties. The capital office will be deserted except for the office stenographer remaining at the center of taxing activities.
A report says Decatur may add an extra fireman to the department to align with the installation of a new fire alarm system. The move is considered contingent on work progress and funding.
Miss Elizabeth Burleson pursues a piano teaching position with ten years of experience and five years as directress of music at Morgan County High School. She has completed a fourth term at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and lists 430 Grant St and phone 233 for recommendations and residence inquiries.
Under a mortgage dated August 1 1910 H J Banks owes 250 dollars securing the debt. The New Morgan County Building and Loan Association will sell at public outcry at the Decatur Alabama courthouse door on October 21 1913 the described property in Morgan County Alabama a fractional part of Section Seven Township 6 Range 4 West bounded by First Avenue Pond Street and adjoining lines. The sale proceeds to satisfy the mortgage. Dated September 17 1913. By BE W GODBEY Attorney 18-260 2-9
A notice urges subscribers to call if their paper fails to arrive in the afternoon. It promises prompt action to ensure the carrier serves them daily.
An old advertisement touts engraved visiting cards with pricing details. The listing emphasizes quality finish and variety of patterns for social and business use.
Led by Colbert county pharmacists, STUPT'S BAS-4T is praised for headache neuralgia and mental worry relief. Bottles priced 25c and 50c with money back guarantee if BAS-IT fails to satisfy. Sold by Dillehay Bros in South Decatur.
Dec leased Estate of Alexander B Lampkin administrated Sept 15 1913 by Judge Skeggs. Creditors must present claims within legal time and debtors pay promptly. Tennie S Lampkin Administratrix.
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