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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1913
Page
2
Resolutions Tributes of Respect Obituaries and Cards of Thanks appear at five cents per line. If the paper is late or missing, call 46 New Decatur. Prompt delivery requested and notify us if you do not receive your copy. Advertising rates are available on application. Advertisers must place notices in the office by noon for same day publication to ensure service.
The Decatur Daily editor accepts a personal endorsement and pledges to support lawful, clean living. He vows to enforce laws, stop rising crime, and pursue swift prosecutions against lawbreakers as the community moves to curb evils that harm progress.
Danville Alabama on March 29 30 held a two day meeting led by Rev O E Hall to boost interest in the local circuit. The program featured song scripture prayer sermons by Rev W W Aldridge and Rev L F Stamsill plus talks by A M Dinsmore and Rev S W Blyth emphasizing faith prayer and church development.
Citizens claim侵 rights as they resist encroachment. The statement advocates firm stance against infringement and calls for solidarity to protect civic liberties. The remark highlights ongoing tensions over who may exercise customary protections.
The article argues the Federal building should be placed in a central area near the court house to serve all residents. It claims multiple desirable sites exist and urges government officials to adopt the location once fully informed of the facts.
Rev O E Hall spoke on Our Need of a Revival at Every Church. A. M. Dinsmore led round table talks. Sunday offers talks by John W Tomlinson and John W Hampton before an 11 o clock sermon by Rev W T Hamby. Rheumatism relief advertised with Chamberlains Liniment sold by S M Thompson and Decatur Drug Co.
At a morning meeting the Pastors Union passed resolutions endorsing the Decatur Daily and the petition circulators. They expressed thanks to the editor for efforts to remove ill fame and appreciation for those promoting reforms in the community.
In Morgan County Alabama in probate court March 24 1913 Maggie B Workman guardian of Marjorie and Dorothy Workman files for final settlement. An April 21 1913 exam and auditing date is set for interested parties to appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Judge WM. E. Skeggs presides.
Louisville dispatch reports a public Jeffersonville meeting planned for Tuesday at 7 30 to arrange a banquet for ten inmates of the Indiana Reformatory. The meal aims to assure labor and panic free flood protection, preventing railroad fill collapse and city inundation during the flood.
WANTS WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY Able bodied unmarried men between ages of 18 and 35, citizen of the United States, good character, temperate habits, who can speak read and write English. For information apply to Recruiting Officer 4044 Bank St Decatur Ala. Al FOR SALE Good grocery business first class location on good paying basis nice clean fresh stock Will sell to right parties cheap for cash Phone 620 or call on L Cook 1lim SPIRELLA CORSETS Mrs R M Lipscomb 417 Church Street Tele phone 201 for Corsetiere service in your own home 2-2w FOR RENT Six rooms over Water Works office Also dwelling house on Sherman Street L B Wyatt 21
An old time sports guidance piece emphasizes that the core of a game story lies in the runs, ball relay, and final result. It argues focus on how the game was won rather than extra details or embellishments.
A benefit raised a little over twenty one dollars. The Choctaws perform at the Masonic Saturday night and uniforms ordered from St Louis through Crow & Crow show local buying support. A baseball season loom and predictions swirl as Decatur High faces Huntsville in a Saturday game.
The article describes severe difficulties keeping Black laborers at levees during floods. It reports Rube Waddell, a baseball player, and his team guarding laborers in Hickman at gunpoint in a poolroom to prevent escapes through the night.
Crow and Crow offer porch chairs and related outdoor furnishings in a local market, highlighting casual seating options for patios and decks. The listing suggests affordable, simple designs suitable for front or back porches.
Decatur Mannigans defeated New Decatur second team Saturday afternoon with strong pitching by Walker. Batting contributions from Adams and Me Entire highlighted a one sided game as Decatur blanked New Decatur.
In Decatur a brisk exchange shows one guest delaying for a friend Smithson who spoke of stomach trouble. A suggestion to take Chamberlain's Tablets is noted, as Decatur Drug Co. endorses the remedy.
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