Pioneer Citizen’s Funeral Today for Major M C Burch
Major M C Burch a Decatur pioneer and former prominent businessman died after a long illness. Funeral held at Calvin Brown & Fone chapel with Rev. Walstoh officiating. Bearers included W A Bibb C B Malone Tavin Lamar Penny Dr F P Petty and L Ks Wyatt. He came to Decatur in 1887 from Montgomery county and suffered a paralysis stroke in 1912 ending active work. He was a Methodist South member and is survived by limited relatives including a wife in Norfolk and Geo Burch in Spruce Pine Alabama.
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Calvin Brown & Fone
Oakdale
Walstoh
Decaturs
Major Burenley
W. A. Bibb
C. B. Malone
Tavin
Lamar Penny
F. P. Petty
Methodist Church
South
Major Burch
Wi Brother
Norfolk
Geo. Burch
Spruce Pine
Ala
Peters Paper Company Plant Wrecked in Explosion
Laprobe Pennsylvania December 3 Two workers were seriously injured and about $75 000 in damages resulted from an explosion that wrecked the Peters Paper Company plant which made trench covers for European battlefields President James Peters said the plant may have been dynamited. Twenty eight men were in the building but at the far end from the blast.
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Laprobe
Penn
Peters Paper Company
James Peters
Decatur Dairy Sale Notice From Old Papers
Classified notice announces a dairy sale in Decatur with dated listing from archival papers. Details are fragmentary but indicate involvement of local sellers and auction terms.
Morgan County Teachers to Receive Back Pay Monday
Morgan County will pay teachers $7,000 for November work by Monday after letters from County Superintendent J C Tidwell and support from Morgan County National Bank. The state’s delays left classrooms short, but Tidwell and the bank stepped in to fund salaries amid ongoing talks with Governor Henderson.
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Morgan County
J.C. Tidwell
Tidwell
Morgan County National Bank
National Bank
Henderson
Not Guilty in Train Wreck Attempt Case
Alto Lott and George Henry of Leesdale were found not guilty by a Morgan County law and equity court jury after being accused of trying to wreck a Louisville and Nashville train by lifting a rail. William Harris was convicted of murder, sentenced to one year on the county road and fined $500. The court will adjourn for the week and reconvene Monday for civil docket actions.
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Alto Lott
George’ Henry
Leesdale
Law and Equity Court
Morgan’ County
Louisville & Nashville
William Harris
Bob Buffington
Harris
Dentur
S. N. Sherman
Sivley and Sandlin Win Majestic Range Agency Deal
Sivley and Sandlin of Second Avenue have been awarded the exclusive agency for Majestic ranges in Decatur. Majestic Range Co. of St. Louis makes these malleable iron and charcoal iron ranges that resist rust. Seventy five of the best equipped kitchens in Decatur already feature Majestic ranges.
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Majestic
Decatur
Sivley & Sandlin
Second Avenue
Majestic Range Co
St. Louis
Decaturs
Majestic Ranges
The Biggest Paper Ever Published in North Alabama
Decatur announces its Christmas edition with bold claims and a call for readers to place orders early for extra copies or cavies.
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North Alabama
Decaturs
Envy Fog the Gauge Fatal Street Car Crash
R M Quarterman a North Pessemer street car motorman was fatally injured when a North Pessemer car crashed into a trailer on the South Ensley line near College Street. He is at a local infirmary expected to die with two broken legs an injured arm and possible internal injuries. Others were slightly hurt and taken to an infirmary including G McKenzie Theo B Burman a tailor and about six more.
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International News Service
Birmingham
R. M. Quaterman
Ensley
College Street
Owenton Station
Quarterman
G. McKenzie
Theo. B. “Urman
Abe Martin Says President Carranza Cheater Charge
Abe Martin remarks on President Carranza, suggesting appearances deceive and accusing corruption. The quip questions honesty of Carranza's associates, implying political impropriety without detailing proof.
Start Campaign Sunday To Raise funds for Y M C A
Campaign to gather money for Decatur Y M C A redevelopment begins with Sec retary Randle inviting inspection of the building. Planned improvements include painting, plumbing, heating, dormitory redecorating, and basement gym space to expand capacity. Business leaders back the effort as a sure success with broad public support.
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Randle
Garret
New Cotton Firm Comes to Decaturs
The Degaturs see Gilchrist & Company begin general business with Daniel Gilchrist, Keaine D. Lane, and David L. Martin, cotton men from Courtland, joining Freak Peabody of Montgomery. Offices will be in the Decatur post office building. This arrival signals growing prosperity in the Decaturs.
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Degaturs
Gilchrist & Company
Daniel Gilchrist
Keaine D. Lane
David L. Martin
Courtland
Freak Peabody
Montgomery
Decatur
Get in Line Mak Your Friends a Copy of The Decatur Daily
Community notice urges residents to grab copies of the Christmas edition of The Decatur Daily Special. Copies limited. share early to ensure everyone gets a copy.
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Decaturs Daily
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GET
Majestic Range Agency
A. OW. Thornton
Olshine
Bank Street
North Bessemer
South Ensley Lines
Owenton
Abe Martin
Hippen
Carranza
Ino
LA Vallieres
A. W. Thornton
Alabama
North
Hubby
J. W. Thornton
New Decatur
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