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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
2
A historical postal classification line notes second class matter status for a New Decatur Alabama publication dated February 2 1912 under the 1876 act. The line indicates the newspaper’s postal handling at the New Decatur post office.
Rates shown for weekly and monthly newspaper delivery by carrier and by mail. Prices include one week to one year options and multiple months. Notices request timely delivery, with prompt notification if paper is missing. Advertising copy due by noon on publish day to ensure good service.
A man boasts about his mockery of fashion and claims women lack decency. He nags his wife to dress sensibly but when she adheres and others ignore her, he becomes furious and seeks a divorce, per the Athens Hustler.
By command of the court I will expose for sale at public auction on December 26 1914 the right title and interest of Andrew Palmer in a dresser wash stand bed bedding chairs matting shades and related goods seized under a judgment. Sale at Second Avenue and Moulton Street New Decatur during legal hours. R N McCulloch Sheriff Morgan County Alabama D 11 12
Birmingham dispatch reports Jasper Hutto, state news editor of the Birmingham News, joining the Howard College faculty. Hutto previously lived in the Decaturs and began his newspaper career there. Dr James M Shetvurne presides at the college update.
A reader hints at gifting a Stinson Bros diamond lavalliere, praising its elegance and packaging in a handsome silk case, reflecting a valued keepsake idea for a beloved sweetheart.
Local brief reports a committee meeting of the First Methodist church planning a Birmingham college subscription drive. The goal is 20000 dollars with 3000 already subscribed. The period January 31 to February 7 will present the plan to Decatur churches. Canvassing will be by private solicitation rather than public collections.
William Sharp and Ola Fuller obtained their marriage license and announced plans for a private ceremony. The couple, residents of the city, are noted for their shared interests and family ties.
Bankrupt court in Decatur hears several cases with Huntsville official Jere Murphree among participants. Judge Stonewall Anderson presides as Dr Stonewall Ander is expected to speak at Central Methodist Church tomorrow at 11 a.m.
John W. Jones of the Jones Cotton Co. arrived today after a business trip to Philadelphia New Jersey and other eastern points for his firm.
Washington December 12 The annual report of the commissioner of internal revenue lists 357,598 individuals filing income tax returns for 1913. It details amounts for brackets from more than 1 million to under 2,000, with counts in each range and notes 278,835 married filers, 65,212 single men, and 25,551 single women. The normal 1 percent tax on taxable income raised 12,728,038 dollars and the surtax on incomes above 20,000 added 15,525,497 dollars.
Howard College announced on Friday that Jasper Hutto has been elected to the faculty and will begin duties in January. Hutto holds A M and A B degrees from Howard College and a B S from the University of Missouri, worked in Montgomery, and came to Birmingham nearly two years ago. He previously taught as an instructor during a post graduate year and served three years as personal secretary to Dr A P Montague, president of Howard College.
In Decatur Alabama Reverend E Lysander Gray presides with Sabbath school at 9 80 and graded classes led by Mr D C Vohlers. Public worship Sunday at 11 am on Shifting the Responsibility and 7 30 pm on The Poverty of Christ vs the Riches of Humanity with special music. Christian Endeavor Sunday at 6 30 pm Gems From My Reading led by Miss Margaret Keenan. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm Christ Waiting for Room. last of the old year with large attendance urged. Visitors invited to worship and help. Rev Stonewall Anderson and the pastor preach Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm. Sunday school 9 30 am J F Levin superintendent Epworth league 6 15 pm Miss Laura Pride president. Central Baptist Church holds 11 am and 7 pm services with Romans nine discussion The Rejection of the Jews and evangelistic evening sermon. Sunday school 9 45 am H B Woodward pastor.
The invitation lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m at First Baptist New Decatur with the pastor also preaching at Moulton Heights at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon R L Wyatt pastor.
Public sale announced by New Morgan County Building and Loan Association on January 5, 1915 at noon at Morgan County Courthouse Decatur Alabama for property described as one story frame dwelling and lot 194 in Decatur. Thos E Pride defaulted on mortgage dated October 13 1906 for 500 dollars.
Instructions describe a system of horn blasts and signals for Decatur and adjacent towns. Long and short blast patterns indicate specific towns such as West Town South Town Hast Town Central Town and Decatur itself.
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