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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1913
Page
4
A proverb by Henry Van Dyke on how will relates to wish and focus. It argues that inner power stems from sincere intent and tenacious attention to noble and worthy things.
Poem lines precede a string of society items listed from Tuesday through next week. Anniversaries, rehearsals, visits and Club meetings populate notices for Annie Fay Almon, Apollo Glee Club, Mrs Elizabeth Transeau, Alice Hatton, J E Sanford, EB Scranton, J W Calvin and others with events at Memphis Birmingham Red Boiling Springs Cullman Chattanooga and Montgomery.
The article discusses Harper's Weekly management and its stance on theatre coverage. It cites praise from a well known author and a California journalist while defending the paper's focus on drama as a significant literary form. The piece argues the drama deserves attention in a capable hands.
Personal items show J. Euteneuer spending weekend at St Bernard Alabama with J A Pruett of Florence in Decatur. W A Flanagan of Vinemont visits. Fred Hartung of Milwaukee visits relatives. Mayor Skeggs and Probate Judge W E Skeggs left for Washington. Ed Albes of Washington, former Decatur resident, visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Wilburn Smith returned to Birmingham.
In Hart selle's negro quarter Georgia a fight Saturday night left Joe Robertson dead after being shot by Henry Russell. Russell fled but was captured later by Deputy Harvey Wright and Officer Rodgers in a cabin using a ruse. Russell was brought to Hartsville and jailed.
Vienna reports a growing rumor that powers may agree to a financial boycott of Turkey limited to Ottoman loans on the bourses. Banks could lend directly to the Ottoman government, and higher private loan rates might offset the risk, with a collective note to Turkey if decided.
WANTS To rent two large upstairs front rooms with three bay windows and all modern conveniences. Will rent double or single with good board. Mrs. B. F. Holmes, 717 Line St., Decatur, Ia. Also notice of a tract of ten lots in Fairview for $650 and installments. Nicely furnished rooms for rent. centrally located. gentleman preferred. E. H. Allison.
Deceased estate of Alexander B. Lampkin granted administration on September 15 1913 by Judge Wm E Skeggs. All creditors must present claims within legal time or be barred. Debtors urged to pay promptly. 816 22 29 06 Tennie S Lampkin Administratrix.
Miss Elizabeth Burleson a piano teacher with ten years of experience and five years as directress of music at Morgan County High School has just returned from her fourth term at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Residence 43 Grant Street phone 233.
Mrs. G Stengle of Plainfield New Jersey reports a month long stomach upset ending after trying Chamberlains Tablets. She took nearly three fourths of a package and can now eat almost anything. For sale by all dealers.
Ellis Wright was arrested Saturday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Marvey Wright on a prohibition law violation charge and released on a $1000 bond.
Robert Wells, a man described as a negro, is on trial for burglary alleged to have occurred in 1910. A confession was reportedly made while Wells was under fourteen. The jury had not yet reported by late hours.
S. N. Sherman pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law in the Law and Equity Court and was fined $50. Sherman asked to pay in 30 days, but Judge Wert ordered immediate payment.
A God Investment of Whitemound Wisconsin bought Chamberlain’s medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell ill and found one small bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy worth more than his total stock. For sale by all dealers.
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