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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1927
Page
1
Morgan county expects total tax collection between 400000 and 500000 this year with payments due October 1. Valuation growth stems from higher property values and increased railway and utility investments, while cotton prices and farm product markets may improve payer ability.
In Salyersville Kentucky Henry Conley 82 was seriously injured and Ham Conley 62 wounded when George Stacey shot them on the streets. Stacey is held on charges amid jealousy over Stacey's wife. The elder Conley tried to shield his son by throwing rocks as the shooting began.
A bank robbery at the First State Bank of Pablo in Jacksonville Beach occurred shortly after noon with the bandit wearing a hood and a voice muffling device. About $4,000 in currency was taken before the thief fled in an automobile.
Market notes show mixed cotton quotes with Strict Middling at 2a.ssncciiens 3 and 20.90 while Strict LOW stands at 9.96. Trade interest fluctuates as buyers assess current price levels and futures signals.
Dr. Clay I Hudson of Nashville Tennessee will speak at the formal opening service of the new Central Baptist church Sunday school building. He is associate secretary of the educational and new building department of the Southern Baptist convention and is known in North Alabama for pastoring Ebert church Cullman. The service starts 10 30 a m at Central Baptist Church with public invited to visit inspect and attend.
During Dr H C McRee s campaign the Morgan county health officer thousands of residents received treatment to curb typhoid fever. About 7000 shots were given this summer and roughly four and a half gallons of serum were used. The effort kept the disease from reaching epidemic levels while only a few cases appeared in the year.
C J McElyea aged 26 died Tuesday morning in Florence Alabama. The body returned here by Brown and conveyed to the funeral parlors on Ferry street for burial prep. Funeral services set for 4 30 at cemetery chapel conducted by Rev R T Tyler. Interment will follow at Decatur cemetery. He is survived by his wife and several young children.
The Tennessee River was at its lowest stage since the unusually dry season two years ago with a gauge reading of one foot seven inches as the stream continued to fall.
Warren T. McCray, former Indiana governor, was released from federal prison on parole after serving three years and four months of a 10 year sentence for use of the mails in a fraud scheme. He left the penitentiary with his son in law, Indianapolis attorney William Evans, as telegraphic instructions from Washington arrived.
Mrs. Ethel Willis and Henry Townsend face murder charges in the death of Sheriff Sam Willis. Key testimony describes the widow kissing her husband's hands at the casket and crying out that Sam will get him. A neighbor witness discusses shoe tracks in the garage, suggesting possible implica tions by Mrs. Willis.
William 8 Brock led four planes to Memphis for the Kiwanis International Convention as he and Rankin and Fussell joined the renowned aviator in a round the world effort. The group flew over flooded Mississippi delta districts as the flyer aims to complete the voyage in under 22 days drawing international attention.
The courthouse commission, including five Morgan County business men, held an informal session to consider steps for building the courthouse. No official action emerged, but the panel asked Kershaw Co. to assess necessary repairs under the current contract. A Saturday meeting is likely to continue framing the plan.
Sad intelligence comes from Hanceville of Samp Grimmett aged about 60 who collapsed and died at his home on Thursday. He was a well known farmer in Cullman and Morgan counties with many friends who mourn his loss. interment will follow at Hopewell cemetery.
Fifty one school districts are shown in Morgan county following last Saturday’s election when five more districts voted to add the three mill school tax. Oak Ridge was the only community in six voting that did not approve the tax.
Two Morgan County communities Priceville and Ryan's Cross Roads host Decatur Kiwanis members this week. W. W. Benson of the Decatur school system will speak at Priceville with a 7 PM program after a 6 PM depart from the Y M C A. The Saturday ice cream festival hosts Ryan's Cross Roads at seven.
Dixon, Kentucky Aug 31 AP Evidence sufficient to hold one or more persons on murder charges in the deaths of Fred Russell 21 and Pauline De Armon 16 is being developed at a court inquiry. County attorney J H Rayburn says conflicting statements from Harlan Reynolds 32 among six held are under investigation. He declines to reveal the evidence or who is implicated, noting the killings appear to have grown from a quarrel.
About 260 warrants were issued today in police court against individuals who did not pay the street tax. Defendants must appear in court and face penalties ranging from 10 to 100 dollars for late payment.
Police seek to identify a partially clothed, decomposed man found in a shallow grave near Savannah. Macon detectives join the inquiry to confirm if the slain man is Tom Goolsby who vanished July 23. description matches, 30 years old, about 160 pounds, bullet wound in chest.
Washington reports the agriculture department weekly summary shows gulf area rain is still badly needed. In Alabama the cotton condition ranges from deteriorated locally to good with weevils active causing scattered damage.
Joe Russell of Twin City Chevrolet announces all cars listed last week in The Daily classifieds have sold. He notes that more than 4,200 readers view those want ads and urges continued advertising in the want columns where small ads are affordable and effective. Call Albany 1000bs6.
The Austinville school will open Monday morning at 9 o clock, September 6, with one of its largest enrollments expected. The new addition will be ready for occupancy. Probate Judge A G Patterson will deliver the address. Incidental fees are reduced fifty percent: grades one to three $1.25 per semester, grades four to six $1.50, junior and senior high schools $2.00 per semester.
J C Cannon of Danville Route Two planter spoke on the growing farm product market at Decatur praising the new Moulton road as a major factor binding his section to Decatur. He traveled 20 miles from Five Points in about 45 minutes and noted Decatur is rapidly becoming the trading center of North Alabama.
F. E. Burleson Morgan County representative blocked a move to cut the Alabama National Guard appropriation. A proposal by Rep Simpson Jefferson to reduce from 94,000 to 88,800 was tabled by a house vote, keeping the larger sum intact.
At Upavon England on August 31 Hamilton and Wertheim attempted a cross country hop in a monoplane, departing at 7 82 o clock with seven hours of fuel. They planned to reach Ottawa then London Ontario to claim a $28 000 prize and continued pricing equipment and outfits.
Mrs. B. Cobb, who managed a large plantation for years, died unexpectedly at Lacey's Spring. Her death sent shock waves through the county as friends mourn the loss of the longtime caretaker of the property. She is survived by her husband and H. J. Cobb of Tin.
City authorities consider charging for roads previously free on many local streets. If railroads press the charge, street repairs could cost markedly more than before.
Report says the crew of the gunboat Cock Schaffer were punched and fired upon by Chinese forces from shore while the warship and a vessel it convoyed came under heavy fire. Details and location are unclear in the fragment.
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