Preachers and Laymen Meet at Central Methodist Church
About 60 leading preachers and laymen from the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church of North gather at Central Methodist Church for a two day conference. Rev J B Chadwick of Nashville speaks on Connectionalism. FF Levin on the Sunday School and its Mission. Dr J A Duncan on The Importance of Early Collections. Evening program features prayer, praises, and a sermon by J F Levin, with public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
Southern Metodist Episcopal Church of North
Guy F. Ponder
Chadwick
D. D
Nashville
FF. Levin
J. A. Duncan
Geo, Hall
J. F. Levin
Local Notables Visit Area Amid Court Attends
Hon John Samples of Hartselle was expected today. Frank Hitchcock of Nashville was a guest in Decatur yesterday. M D Wiggins of Hartselle editor of the Hartselle Enterprise and Probate Judge candidate attended court. Garland Moore resumed duties at the Southern Express office after a brief illness at his parents home on Eighth Avenue West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hitchcock
Nashville, Tenn
M. D. Wiggins
Hartselle
Garland Moore
Southern Express
Eigthth Avenue West
Turks Rejoice Over Gallipoli Withdrawal
Constantinople reports 24 hours of rejoicing after the withdrawal of Anglo French troops from the Gallipoli peninsula. The evacuation frees a Turkish army of about 250000 for other operations. The city stayed lit all night and crowded streets, with special mosque services held.
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International
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Peninsular
Gallipoli Evacuation Declared Without Single Loss
London January 10 Premier Asquith told the commons the Gallipoli evacuation had no parallel in history and proceeded without any loss of life. He said King George may award special recognition to the generals for the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gallipoli Peninsular
Asquith
George
Turks Cut Off 10000 British Soldiers at Kut al Amara
Constantinople advices report 10,000 British troops in Kut al Amara Mesopotamia have been cut off by Turkish forces, according to Overseas News Agency dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Erlin
Kut-el-amare
Mesopotamia
Constantinople
Overseas News Agency
Callahan Charges Almon Power Used to Influence Votes
In a heated speech, Callahan accuses Dave Almon of leveraging office to sway elections across counties. He cites cases in Lawrence and Limestone counties, Florence judges, and a Florence polling scene to claim Almon pressured votes for his uncle. He denounces ballot abuse and implores voters to choose competence over intimidation.
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Irlet
Court of Appeals
Moulton
Dave Almon
Dave
Montgomery
Limestone County
Callahan
Charlie Almon
Florence
Charlie
Congressman Almon
Congress
Mr. Callahan
Decatur
Almon
Turning A Mountain Into a Monument
Sunday Montgomery Advertiser outlines a plan to carve Confederate leaders on Stone Mountain over eight years. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum leads the project funded by the U D C with medals and large donations to honor the Confederacy.
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Montgomery
South
Confederacy
Stone Mountain
Gutzon Horglum
Progressive Culture Club and Ladies Groups Schedule
Tuesday features Progressive Culture Club and Woman's Literary Club led by Mra. R. L. Maury and Mra. J. Wolcott with i vs Wednesday sees Woman's Music Study Club led by Mra. CL. Odom and Married Ladies' Bridge Club. Thursday lists U. D. C. with Mra. J. Collier. Friday offers Embroidery Club with Mrs. W. B. Steed, Auction Bridge Club with Mre. Arthur Tones, Needle Club with Mra. Preult Gart Wright, and Saturday Silk Stocking Club.
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Progressive Culture Club
Mra
Woman's Literary Club
Woman's Music Study Club
CL. Odom
Mra. J. &. Collier
Embroidery Club
W. B. Steed
Auction Bridge Club
Mre
Arthur Tones
Needle Club
Preult Gartwright
Review of the book of Matthew at Central Baptist
Program notes from January 11, 1916 meeting led by Miss Webb include scripture readings by Miss Harrigan and Miss Gibson and talks on kingdom growth and final adjustment. Attendees Mrs D D Gibson Miss Mary Love Mrs Thos J Carter Miss Slanche Brooks and Mrs Mamie Hough reports grippe and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A
Central Baptist
Miss Webb
Helen Harrigan
Miss Gibson
Matt
Memorial Meeting Planned for Mrs. C. J. Hildreth
A planning meeting for a memorial service honoring Mrs. C. J. Hildreth, known for her club work with the Decaturs, will be held Friday at 3 PM at Mrs. John D. Wyker’s home. Delegates from the Progressive Culture Club, U D C, and D A R will attend. Dates for the service will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Hildreth
Decaturs
John D. Wyker
Progressive Culture Club
EB. C. Payne
O B. Cartwright
More Shop Employees Placed at Work 9 Hours a Day
The L. and N. shops announced all cabinet workers car men and coach shop workers will work nine hours daily and six days a week effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Speake and Moebes Move to Second Avenue Building
Speake and Moebes have leased the Simpson building on Second Avenue from Calvin Brown and Son and will move between February 10 and March. They plan to transfer their stock to the new location and offer a full line of shoes for ladies, children, and men, plus family furnishings. The firm is noted as progressive in Decatur and expects to expand its already strong business in the new quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speake & Moebes
Simpson
Second Avenue
Calvin Brown & Son
Decaturs
Decatur
Theresa Wallen
Olshine
Bank
Westminster Presbyterian deacons meet for important business
The Board of Deacons of Westminster Presbyterian Church meets tonight at 7 15. Deacons are urged to attend due to important business to be transacted.
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Board of Deacons
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lewis Henkle Heads Home After Holidays in Johnstown
Lewis Henkle left Sunday night for Johnstown Pennsylvania after spending the holidays with his mother Mrs B L Henkle in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Henkle
Johnstown
B. L. Henkle
Mrs. Lysander Grau Confined by Grippe Attack
Mrs. E. Lysander Grau is confined to her home suffering from la grippe.
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E. Lysander Grau
Ensien Case Nolle Prossed. Bank Scandal Ends
Birmingham January 19 Eugene F. Ensien former bank president was freed as the case against him for accepting money for deposits violating banking laws was nolle prossed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Birmingham
Eugene F. Ensien
Jefferson County Savings Bank
Nolle
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Maenian
Boston English Opera CO
New York
Chicago
First Baptist
New Decatur
T Town Baptist
East Town
First Christian
First Methodist
Central Methodist
Ninth Street Methodist
South Town
First Presbyterian
West Side Presbyterian
West Town
Westminster Presbytan
Willoughby Presbyterian
St. John Episcopalian
Salvation Army
Jackson St
Church of Christ
Peres
Liggett
Sie
Liggett & Myers
Ss. M. Thompson
O.W. New
W’clotk
MLK Stocking Club
Mary Penick
Silk Stocking Club
Brooksie Gibson
C. B. Elliott
H. H. Pitt
Fred Knight
J. M. Collier
Erean Club
Brown
Alice Hatton
Gordon Drive
Clarence Gilliam
Elatives
Margaret McCalla
Tuscaloosa
THE
Decaturs Daily
Decaturs Dany
Miss Grace Overman
Ovarian
Benator
Lee S. Overman
North Carolina
Washington
Annie Ruth
Mamie Hough
Otto Moebes
Rom
Athens
T. G. Hughes
Grippe
C.J. Gardener
Gadsden
Alpine
Talladega
Alabama
E. N. Penick
Hildreth
White Stuey
Ensien
Case Nolle
Dillehay Bros
Lamb's Ferry
Decatur Navigation CO
Jones Cotton Co
Delite Theatre
Thanhouser
Gladysulette
Helen Badgley
W. A. Bibb & Son
Morgan County National Bank
A. Bernstein
Mer
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