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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1930

Page

7

Bell's Tavern and L N Railroad Lore Highlight Kentucky Inn

The article recalls Bell's Tavern once thriving beside the L N Railroad tracks near Glasgow Junction Kentucky. It notes stone ruins and Civil War disruption ending ambitious expansion, railroads ending stagecoach era, and mentions 50 year service pins for L N employees plus other museum donations and personnel moves.

Henry Clay Edward VII Prince of Wyraies Glasgow Junction America William Bell Mammoth Cave Dixie Highway

No Disturbances On Election Day

Election day passed off quietly in Morgan county with no disturbances reported from any precincts while a good vote was being polled.

Morgan County

Barons Build Big Lead with 7 6 Win Over Mobile

The Barons gained a three game edge on the Pelicans after a 7 to 6 victory over Mobile. The Pelicans dropped both ends of a doubleheader with the Crackers, who tied Mobile for third.

Barons Mobile Crackers

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Mixed With Fragments

A garbled crossword list shows clues and numbers for across entries including Huge body of water Marry again Organic whole Cylindrical and more with several OCR errors and stray text fragments from a puzzle page. The item reads like a puzzle grid survey rather than a single coherent article.

Tioga Seth France

National figures face key primaries across five states

The Associated Press reports voters in five states cast primary ballots shaping national figures. Nebraskas George W Norris sought reelection amid a 1928 defection, Arkansas faced Joe Robison opposition, Alabama saw Heflin ousted from the race, leaving Banl ad and Thompson as contenders. Oklahoma and Ohio Democrats chose rivals to Republican incumbents Pine and McCulloch.

Associated Press George W. Norris Nebraska Alfred E. Smith Arkansas Joe T. Robinson J. Thomas Heflin Alabama John H. Banl Jasper Frederick I. Thompson Mobile Heflin Oklahoma Ohio W. B. Pine Roscoe C. McCulloch

Major Stahlman Called by Death

Edward B. Stahlman publisher of the Nashville Banner died at 87 after an extended illness that began in 1929 from overwork. He kept in touch with affairs and supported friend Cordell Hull who won the Democratic nomination for U S senator last Thursday.

Nashville Tenn Edward B. Stahlman Nashville Banner Ile Neden Es Man Cordell Hull United States

Sanitary Work Pushed in Hartselle

Sanitary progress is noted in Hartselle with installation of toilets pushed forward. Officials expect marked improvements in conditions over the next few months.

Hartselle

Mercury at ninety two degrees marks cool spell

At 1 o clock this afternoon the government reading showed the temperature at ninety two degrees the coolest in days and about fifteen degrees below the 107 degree peak reached here recently.

Wade Wright Wonders On Election Day

Wade Wright county solicitor and circuit solicitor candidate said he is through with the campaign and wonders how a candidate feels on election day. He spoke to newspaper reporters this morning about his outlook and emotions on voting day.

Wade Wright

Lightning Strikes Parsonage Injures Two Ladies

Aug 12 in Loxley Alabama two women, Mrs. John Menery and Mrs. J P Holmes, were injured when a bolt struck the Methodist parsonage yesterday. Both were reported recovering today.

Loxley Ala John Menery J. P. Holmes

Touch with People Who Supply Your Wants at the Right Time

The piece urges building rapport with suppliers to ensure needs are met promptly. It emphasizes timely responsiveness, dependable networks, and aligning offers with demand to maintain smooth operations.

Man Killed in Concrete Mixer Accident at Gadsden

In Gadsden Alabama on August 12 Steve Duke twenty two died when he fell into an idle concrete mixer. His body was found after the mixer was started and concrete poured. Duke resided in Crossville.

Gadsden Ala Steve Duke Duke Crossville

Revival Sermon Urges Attendance and Faithful Service

A revival sermon urges church members to attend services and fulfill duty. The speaker contrasts Thomas and Peter, warning absent members lower the church’s courage and noting the personal impact of staying away from worship. He ends with a dramatic recounting of arrest and trial.

Peter Thomas Peters Christ Jesus

Death of man on tracks probed in Alabama

Tuscaloosa and Bibb County officials investigate the death of Os car Franklin 35 of Moffett Alabama who was found slain and placed in front of a Mobile and Ohio train twenty five miles south of Tuscaloosa Sheriff B F Griffin says he has evidence of foul play but will not disclose facts while the inquiry continues Franklin left home Monday and body was identified last night

L. & N. Railroad Company W. P. Hines Louis“file C. A. Baken Louisville H. M Bud” Holderman Standford W. R. Cole Road Messrs. Baker and Hines Sheridan Mr. Holderman Tuscaloosa Ala Oscar Franklin Moffett Here Bibb County B. F. Griffin Franklin Griffin

Vesey Street Uprising Against Protection Racketeers

A local youth vents about racketeers on Vesey Street exploiting residents and forcing protection money. He predicts a leadership clash as unity falters and vows not to pay, foreseeing ongoing street conflict and potential change.

Vesey Street Spumone

Two Cars Collide Near Athens Injuring Occupants

Last night about 8 30 one mile beyond Athens two cars from Decatur collided. both were badly damaged but did not overturn. Six boys rode in the Cooley Chevrolet roadster while a man and two women occupied the other Roosevelt taxi, with several escaping unharmed.

Decatur Athens Cooley Kelley Roosevelt

All Day Singing Planned at Oak Grove August 16

An all day singing and picnic will be held at Oak Grove next Saturday August 16. Singers from across the county are expected to attend and a four act program will be rendered.

Oak Grove

Jesus Appears in Upper Room to Restore Thomas Hope

A religious passage recounts Jesus appearing to the disciples in the upper room and restoring Thomas's faith after his doubts. The scene emphasizes disbelief followed by renewed belief and the promise of resurrection.

Jesus Thomas

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Ellenen Museum of Science and Industry Chicago Straight Creek Cumberland Valley Division Pineville Frank Byrne New Zealand Government Railways Wellington N. Z Mae Murray Car Accountant's Office Byrne Miss Murray L. & N. Employes Murray Ireland Birmingmah Damon- Phythias Carlo Wampus L. & N. Railroad Charles Soard Evansville C. F., Schoolar Detroit Mich E. H. James Jacksonville Fla Tampa Luther B. Warmack Paris Tenn Boyd E Bradsher Paris, Tenn Claude Linville E. 45Th St Covington John L. Vaughn Knoxville Chesterfield Ave E .C. H. Siebolt Oak St New Albany Ind William Carroll South Corbin William Leroy Traylor Paris William Sheley McVay Deakin Patrick Kearns Winchester Ky Will Donaldson E. Vine Avenue Babe Warfield Guthrie, Ky James L. Crockett Terith Avenue Birmingham George Ellethero Africa Nevada Senator Norris Robinson Major Stahlman Banner Mercury Price Business Guide Collier’s Decatur Maid& Cabinet Benket Decatur Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Sullivan's Studio Decatur, Ala Tennessee Valley Printing Deratur Red Craig Rainey Wall Paper Brown's Variety Store Bank St Piper Coal ABC Coke Smith Coal Co., Inc Elite Oil Marcel Move’s Second Ave Professional Services L. R. Jacks Hill Bros. Garage Moulton St Baker Auto Body Works Wilson Ave Sherman-Walker Bros Jon Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop York Hatters &Dry Cleaners LaFayette Lookmont Tire CO Imperi Stations Co Dept Washingto.n Glass Bros Church St Morgan County Motor Co Lee St Frank Werner Alburtis Avenue Corona Longland Advancement League Naperville, Ill Forbes & Bottae Piano Co Callia- Venteler Jersey J. W. Lee Flint Carrell Furniture Hunter Furniture Co B. Brawdy Credit Dept Third Ave Athens Lumber Co 4Th Ave the Sun H. &. Kinney Forbes & Sons Piano Co New Jersey W. BE. Steed & Son Whiteside W. Out New Westinghouse Jervis Foundry & Machine CO Ferry St San J. M. Clark & Sons First Ave Bowen Grant ST Staan i Phil Humphrey Cornelian Court and Adamm Adams Ston Street Frank G. Cook Columbia Bath Bailey A. Z. Bailey Groc. Co J. G. Martin Devis St Pao City Thomas Realty & Ins. CO Majestic Forbes & Sons H. Britten Mgr Second Shee 4DIS Felephone Evur Gel Esolicitor Mall Obsk Errchs Igi Mr. Tucked Man John D. Wyker & Son H. Mullen Skippy Ore Arcy L Crosby Great Britain Percy L. Crosby
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