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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
2
Candidates Seek Morgan County Sheriff and State Senate Seats
We are authorized to announce Warvey H. Wright a candidate for sheriff of Morgan County subject to the coming primary. We are authorized to announce D. F. Green candidate for State Senate Second district Morgan and Wierke Counties. We are authorized to announce J. A. Foreman candidate for Sheriff of Morgan County subject to the Democratic Primary. Your vote and influence solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warvey H. Wright
Morgan County
D. F. Green
Morgan
Wierke
J. A. Foreman
Decatur Weekly News Publishes Christmas Anniversary Edition
The Christmas and Anniversary Edition of the Decatur Weekly News appeared in sixteen pages. The issue was described as interesting snappy and well printed and reflects credit on the publishers and the Decaturs. Editor Nelson is congratulated for his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Weekly News
Decaturs
Nelson
Going up in the Decatur Business District
The Decatur area welcomes new commercial ventures as several new business houses rise in the district. Local developers report rapid construction, planning approvals, and anticipated job creation as storefronts prepare to open this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
Two Conventions Gather in Decatur This Week
Last week saw two conventions held in Decatur with crowds and discussions. More gatherings are planned in the coming days as organizers announce additional events and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
Perhaps That Shows We Are Not Earning a Reputation
The remark notes that current efforts fail to build a statewide reputation, suggesting limited visibility and influence beyond a local scope. It underscores the effort to expand recognition and impact across the state.
Winter league centers stage for 1914 pennant claims
The article highlights the winter league as the focus for basketball squads amid the chase for the 1914 pennant. It notes teams competing for top standing and pennant honors in the season’s midstage.
Penny postage on the way as budget moves forward
Officials express optimism as the postal budget nears completion. The article notes patience in awaiting precise knowledge before finalizing discounts and terms for wider use of the United States mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Penny postage debated by postmaster general supporters
The piece argues penny postage, urged by Hitchcock and his successor, hinges on proving plan profitability, fair transportation rates, and social value of broader letter exchange while balancing costs and railroad mail changes. It notes patriots of reduced postal rates deserve recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ence
Hitchcock
Parcel Post Service
Decatur Amusements Preview December Pictures
The Decaturs announce December amusements at the Delite and Masonic theatres. Tonight the Delite screens The Bracelet, The Rivals, and Wine, while the De Armond Sisters Company presents The Irish King at the Masonic in two acts. The public anticipates crowded houses. David Belasco praises Within the Law, calling it a vivid dramatic piece with contemporary relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delite
Masonic Theatre
de Armond Sisters
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Decaturs Daily
Semessee Valley Printing Company, Inc
New Decatur
Ala
W. BR. Shelton
Manus
Dillehay Bros
Decatur Light, Power & Fuel Co
Dr. Pierce
Golden
Colorado
Star Brand
Stride the
Ae & Co
Stiad Walker
Stipp & Johnson
Second Avenue
Casa Granda
2Nd Ave
Decatur
Presbyterian
Will Wyker
Fire and Life Insurance
Johnson St
Decature Daily
David Belasco
Bayard Weiller
Law
Sir
Charles ] Young
Jim
Clara Joel
Mary Turne
Chiriey
Masonic
New York
Reno
Panama
Canal
Panama Canal
al. G. Field
Times
R. M
Grant Street
Decatur’s Auto CO
C. C. Murphree
Prop
Bank St
Popham
Driggists
Williams Imfg. CO
Cleveland
Daniel Pave
Colds & Lagrippe
Habana and
Key West
Q. Blair & Co
Bank Street
Maier
Sanitary Plumbing & Heating Co
Central National Bank of
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U. S
Capital Stock
Total
Hardage
A. Bowles
Aces
A. A. Hardage
Ss. M. Thompson
J. 8
Patterson
W. Dupont
T. H. Mattocks
W. Gover
T.ch. Mattocks
Sam'l Blackwell
Atty At Law
G. W. Russell
M. W. Murray
N. Shop
B. Moebes
New Decatur, Ala
G. A. Hoff
Pres
Wm. E.skeggs
Vics-Pres
FF. A. Blood Worth
Banke
Eeienc
A. Hoff
Wm, B, SK
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