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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1915

Page

6

Tragedy Near Fort Worth Ducks Hunt Ends in Gun Accident

BF RR Jennings a 68 year old Fort Worth resident and traveling man died five hours after a shotgun blast tore part of his head while duck hunting on Lake Worth. He was with G H Allen C B Brown and Charles Aldridge when the accident occurred near Ten Mill Bridge.

Jennings Hich Fort Worth T.S Iris W. L. Hatchett Decaturs Jennings East Third Street Lake Worth St. Josephs Infirmary G. H. Allen Aldridge Ten Mill Bridge Allen Lrenna

Rushed to Island Brown Waited Three Hours for Help

They rushed to the island where Brown waited through three hours of agony as his dying friend could do nothing until Allen rowed three miles to the Nine Mile Bridge to summon aid and pilot the return. Mr Jennings is a former Decatur resident.

Brown Allen Mr. Jennings Decaturs

Austinville to Be Lit Up Dec. 15th

The Alabama Power Co. completes four miles of poles and wires enabling Austinville to have street and private electric lights by mid December. Some private buildings already glow, boosting business prospects in the enterprising suburb under T. L. Beauchamp's supervision with William Harsh overseeing the project.

Alabama Power Co Austinville T. L. Beauchamp William Harsh

Post Office Receipts Show Prosperity Returns in Decatur

Postmaster Claude McMillan reports Decatur office November receipts surpassed any prior November, with stamped paper sales totaling 94530. Officials note December is expected to exceed all previous highs as prosperity rebounds.

Claude McMillan Decatur McMillan

Tag Your Auto Tags Have Arrived In County

Packages containing automobile tags will be delivered to persons who pay vehicle license fees. The tags were received by the probate judge this morning from the state board of equalization, ensuring no excuse to violate the law. Of the 500 automobiles in the county, Decatur County boasts a good number.

State Board of Equalization Decaturs

Misery From Heavy Brooding Over the Topic

A concise note reflects on how persistent rumination about a subject leads to misery. The remark contrasts mental preoccupation with the emotional toll it exacts.

Crutchfield Enters Hartsele Tax Assessor Race

A Hartsele resident qualified with the county probate judge this morning as a candidate for tax assessor, bringing the field to four contenders for the position in Fox County.

Crutchfield Atdition Hartsele Fox County

Tyrone 46 and Subscribing for Decatur Daily

Public notice lists Tyrone 46 as a subscriber option for the Decatur Daily with details on订订订 and subscription process. The item emphasizes local readership and access to daily news.

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