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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
2
Entered as Second class matter February 26 1912 at the post office in New Decatur Ala editor and staff details and carrier and mail subscription rates with notices to notify if paper is late and advertising policy and deadlines.
In Montgomery on Thursday the federal court heard the case of four alleged yeggs charged with importing explosives from Georgia into Alabama. The district attorney displayed a large quantity of dynamite caps fuses drills and safe blowing tools found with the defendants. An expert witness George H Todd identified the items as genuine explosives and safe cracking implements.
A brief reading note advises readers to let the De caturs Daily accompany them on travel, implying continued access or delivery during absences. The fragment suggests a local newspaper promotion or travel tip without further context.
By virtue of renditions exponas a judgment against Andrew Palmer is to be enforced. The sheriff R N McCulloch will sell at public auction on December 26 1914 during legal hours at Second avenue and Moulton street New Decatur the goods and chattels of Andrew Palmer including a dresser wash stand bed bedding chairs matting and shades. Dated December 10 1914. Morgan County Alabama. D-11-12
An excerpt from a German officer’s diary, dated October 24 to 27, details brutal fighting on the Yser. He reports severe artillery fire, growing wounds, poor medical aid, scarce rations and water, and a chaotic, exhausted front with no clear knowledge of enemy positions.
Mrs. J M Curtis wife of the late Rev Curtis Christian minister died last night in Birmingham at her daughter Mrs Windham home. She was about 71 years old and was the widow of Rev Curtis who preceded her to the grave five years ago. Burial will be held tomorrow.
A new boat in the trade between Florence Sheffield and Riverton left today for a trip down the river. The Decatur No. 4 is in command of Captain Rikes, a veteran river man. The plan is to run weekly trips.
The law and equity court adjourned this morning after hearing civil cases for the week. Witnesses and jurors were dismissed and paid off.
J S Turney of Hartselle was in Decatur on business today and is warmly regarded by local friends. The Age Herald reports IL and N conductor J Dalley died yesterday by ingesting carbolic acid after a period of ill health, a sad event mourned by his Decatur friends. New Decatur Lodge 491 F and A M plans third degree work tonight and urges all master Masons to attend.
The Westminster Presbyterian Church choir will render a Christmas cantata at the evening service on Sunday December 20 at 7 30 o clock. The public is cordially invited to attend and hear them.
Orrick Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Davis, earned excellent marks for A Sunset In Europe a vivid description of a lakeside sunset near Lake Constance. He walks to the shore, notes orange to yellow skies, snow capped peaks, a firelit boat windows and the fading light on autumn foliage along the village path.
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