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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1914
Page
1
A large Decatur gathering at Decatur Baptist Church welcomed two pastors, Cook and Tinnean, and heard calls for church unity and cooperation. Dr. James A. Duncan urged federation while stressing the spiritual basis of unity beyond denominational lines.
An old volume by authoress Mrs. J. E. Penny titled The Common Lot resurfaces at the Second Avenue Owl Drug Store. A silver dollar from 1900 with the name Blanche Hoy is found inside, likely saved from a prior book sale and forgotten until now.
The three o clock New Year gathering at the Y M C A drew a large crowd. Rev Imes A Duncan of First Methodist Decatur delivered a notable sermon centered on generous soul capacity and prudent use of wealth. Miss Clarkson sang a comforting solo after the address.
The handsome calendars distributed by G. F. Buchheit bottling works have attracted favorable attention. They are attractive and useful and will doubtless be preserved in many homes and places of business.
Mrs. S. F. Graves has purchased the interest of Mrs. Ida Beaks in the Graves and Beaks millinery business and will conduct the enterprise. Graves has been successful in the trade and aims to continue serving customers with millinery expertise.
E. L. Bennett of Hartselle wed Mise Price-Breedlove of Hartselle, Gordon Battles of Hartselle wed Miss Clara M. Morris of Hariealia, Este N. Wallace of Hartselle wed Miss Ruby Isley of Hartselle.
The community mourns the death of Mrs. J W Mulligan who died in Chattanooga on Saturday night at an assumed cause. She was 44 and formerly Miss Hellice Blakeslee. Survived by husband and relatives including eight G Biggs Hugh Mulligan Arthur Horton E B Briggs and Harry Blakeslee. Interment occurred in Chattanooga. She was greatly beloved by local friends.
Kansas City’s Commercial Club, formed in 1887, has driven major city growth through transportation, industrial, civic, and publicity divisions. It backed river improvements, municipal water control, a convention hall, five public manual training schools, and a St Louis–Kansas City boat line, while advancing trade trips and a Kansas City factories expo.
The Hitt Lumber Company launches a major upgrade with two new boilers an 18 by 26 Corliss engine and three oak flooring machines. Mill No 8 runs full blast through Christmas Day while No 7 prepares to open and No 9 awaits completion as rails dispute looms. The firm aims to set a strong 1914 record.
Five reel film adaptation of Dumas novel follows a young sailor leaving his ill father and Mercedes. A jealous fisherman plots in love with Mercedes while the tale unfolds with tragedy and intrigue. James ONeill stars as the guiding interpretation of the classic.
Officer Ed Thompson, patrolling in Decatur, was struck in the chest by a brick hurled from behind a store on Church Street. He drew his pistol and fired twice without effect and gave chase but could not identify the assailant.
Those who have been selling Red Cross Seals are urged to make collections at once so a report can be made to the AntiTuberculosis meeting at the Y M C A at 6 30 next Saturday evening.
The United Amusement Co will award a diamond ring on February 12 to the voter who spends the most with the company. Each ten cents spent earns one vote, with entries open to patrons of Stat, Delite or Masonic venues.
The non jury week of the Law and Equity Court began this morning. Jury action is postponed to next Monday when Judge Wert will start disposing of ninety six cases set for trial. The current week focuses on settling pleadings.
A seed house on the Moulton pike just beyond Decatur and New Decatur burned to the ground around 9 o clock last night. It belonged to the West Decatur Ginning Co with Mr Houston stating the building was empty and damage figures were not yet known.
The city taxes and licenses for 1914 are now delinquent. City clerks of the two Decaturs urge immediate attention to avoid council-imposed fines for neglect.
An early morning blaze about six o clock yesterday damaged the 81 George on Lafayette Street. Water and smoke caused extensive damage to the premises and contents, with authorities reporting significant property loss.
A banquet for associates is planned at Hotel Lyons this evening. The event is hosted by the Decatur Cornce and Company, with details muted in the notice.
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