Steady Prosperity Pushing Decatur Forward With New Buildings
Local boosters celebrate rapid growth in Decatur with a three story department store rising on Bank Street and another on Second Avenue, plus blueprints for a five story office building. Kress planned to locate here as backers pledge major development with a site chosen on Second Avenue and a second option under consideration. The Chamber of Commerce and the Development Company unite to attract big industries and draw farmers and visitors to trade.
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Second Avenue
Kress
Thomases
Decaturs
Chamber of Commerce
Indus
Deputy shoots acquitted man in Montgomery court
In Montgomery on August 16 the City Court jury acquitted Will Smith a Negro of firing on Deputy Rob Sears. As the clerk read not guilty the defendant stood and smiled then two bullets struck him wounding his cheek and arm and he fell into a pool of blood while jurors and onlookers watched.
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Montgomery
Will. Smith
Rob Sears
Decatur Growth Hints From Chamber Official
J W Cunningham secretary of the Chamber of Commerce told a Daily reporter that Decatur inquiries are mounting and plans to attract major businesses are advancing. He said many inquiries come daily and several large concerns may locate here soon if plans proceed.
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J. W. Cunningham
Chamber of Commerce
Decaturs
Josie Craig Released on $300 Bond Again
For the second time in a week Josie Craig was released from Morgan county jail on a $300 bond. She secured her freedom this morning at 11 o'clock.
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Josie Craig
Morgan County
Decatur District Fourth Round Evangelical Meetings Schedule
IRA F. Hawkins leads the Decatur district rounds listing many churches and dates from August through October. Towns include Walnut Grove New Decatur Hartselle Cullman Athens Danville Falkville Moulton Trinity Bethel and others with sessions noted by morning or afternoon times.
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Parker's
Decatur Station
A. m
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Danville Ct
Falkville Ct
Gandy's Cave
Bethel Ct
Old Bethel
ToWh Creek
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Courtland-Hillsboro
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Trinity
Ira F. Hawkins
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Decatur Daily Promises Notable Local and Foreign News
The Decatur Daily presents a newspaper of ordinary moment with the latest local and foreign news, special articles, a continued story, and extensive advertising. The paper notes the labor of its small team and hopes readers enjoy the publication.
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Decaturs
Decatur Concert Band Seeks Funds for Hall Hire
Community appeal urged residents to support the Decatur brass band with financial gifts to cover hall rental. Donations directed to Decaturs Daily via Herbert Houck or W. M. Brown, with acknowledgment promised for contributors. Owl Drug Co. of New Decatur backs the effort.
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Decaturs
Herbert Houck
W. M. Brown
Wadé
Owl Drug Co
New Decatur
UNY AND GONEN TO OPEN BY SEPTEMBER
Ory and Cohen will be in their new building by Sept 1 according to plans. Builder Mr C E Malone said he would turn the building over to occupants by next Saturday. Workmen are installing shelving and counters and much of the work is already finished.
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UNY
GONEN
Ory and
Cohen
House
Johnson
Fund Raised To Supply Band With Practice Quarters
A call to contribute to a fund for band practice quarters succeeds with the paper adding $1.00 to start the effort and readers contributing $2.00, bringing the total to $3.00 as the boys do their part.
Negroes shot to death by mob in county jail
Morgan Ga August 16 Robert Lovet a negro held on a charge of murdering two white men was shot to death by a mob at the county jail here early yesterday. The mob overpowered a special guard of fifteen deputies and battered the doors in. Lovet was arrested months ago for the murders of Ben Shields and M R Wilson near Morgan He was taken to Albany and then to Macon for safekeeping and brought here yesterday for trial.
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Morgan, Ga
Robert Lovet
Lovet
Ben Shields
M. R. Wilson
Morgan
Albany
Macon
Taken suddenly on Second Avenue
C H Goforth was taken suddenly ill in front of Peck Patterson's store this morning. Dr Chenault was called and later he was removed to his home.
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C. H. Goforth
Peck & Patterson
Dr. Chenault
Underwood May Enter Alabama Senate Race in 1914
Washington dispatches say Oscar W. Underwood of Birmingham may run for the U S Senate in 1914 opposing Richmond Pearson Hobson. The Birmingham congressman considers the six year term beginning March 4 1915 and the allied forces likely back his candidacy.
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Montgomery
Oscar W. Underwood
Birmingham
Alabama
Congress
United States Senate
Richmond
Pearson Hobson
Washington State
Underwood
Joseph F. Johnston
Lost Dog Found After Want Ad Result
A Decatur Daily item notes a young lady placed a lost dog ad and later phoned to cancel after discovering her pet. The column invites readers to call 46 to place ads for buying selling or locating items and promises quick results.
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Decaturs Daily Want
Negro devious ruse fools police in darktown raid
Police rescue a ruse at a rough house in Niggerville as the crowd tricks officers into arresting the wrong man. The intended suspect escapes while the others are detained. witnesses report the group jokes about the cops error.
Pointers New Ferry Street Home Shown In Decatur
Foster H Pointer unveils a substantial Ferry Street residence praised as one of the prettiest in Decatur. The home features a modern hot water heating system installed by the Sanitary Plumbing and Heating Company of Grant Street, touted for efficient heat distribution.
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Decaturs
Foster H. Pointer
Ferry Street
Mr. Pointer
Sanitary Plumbing and Heating Company
Grant Street
Sanitary Piwniting and Heating Co
Paying Poor House Under Scrutiny in Montgomery
A Montgomery County almshouse is accused of operating for gain. Dr. W H Oates reports to Governor O Neal that the facility pays $7 334 yearly for management, feeds inmates two meals daily, and frequently leaves them hungry. The inspector ordered compliance with the law. Attorney General Brickell says no law permits the current operation. The facility was described as fairly clean at inspection.
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W. H. Oats
Board of Revenue of the Specter
Oates
Robert C. Brickell
Montgomery County
H. P. Robertson
Growing Post Expands to Major In State Status
The Traveling Men's Association post here has doubled its membership in twelve months and now ranks among the largest in the state. Its members are described as salesmen who get things done and representative plats-toin-seven men.
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Post “H” Traveling Men’s Association
Anti Tuberculosis Meeting 15 Postponed
Dr. Frank P. Pettey received a call from Dr. Eaves of the Jefferson County Tuberculosis Association canceling the anti tuberculosis meeting planned for Decatur tomorrow night. The postponement is due to the absence of several pastors from our cities.
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Frank P. Pettey
Eaves
Jefferson County Tuberculosis Association
Decaturs Tomor
Correction of Bond Price Typo Misprint
The Daily corrects a transposition error in New Decatur bonds net price. The report previously quoted 79 instead of 97, and the paper regrets the typographical mistake.
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Decatur
Child’s scream frightens off man at Davidson home
Chief of Police Davidson woke to a burglar fleeing from a window after a neighbor’s child spent the night with his own. He fired twice but missed. The chief said he believed the intruder may have been a Black man, though he could not be sure.
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