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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
1
In New Orleans riot squads stood ready as street car workers strike entered a second day. About 1800 employees walked out paralyzing service while peaceable picketing occurred at six barns. Police reported arrests for assault and related charges amid scuffles.
S A Burns of Talladega has been named chief clerk of the markets division of the state department of agriculture and industries. He previously served three terms in the legislature and was on the 1927 agricultural committee. Burns is vice president of the Alabama Cotton Association and a Clemson College trustee.
No rain fell to the west of here Tuesday afternoon within four to six miles of the city while the downpour centered near Decatur. Town Creek and Courtland reported no rainfall despite threatening clouds signaling a heavy storm nearby.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Andrews and Mrs. H. M. Little will depart this afternoon for Nashville Tennessee where they will stay with Mr. Andrews brother and observe the Fourth of July as guests.
A morning fire at about 2:30 in the City National bank building on Bank street caused light damage. The blaze started in a vacant room above Savoy Cafe, fire chief W. H. Sorber said it likely originated from careless occupation in the room. The cafe below was spared.
J B Suit a Stephenson Brick company employee who was wedged against the track by an electric locomotive Tuesday at the plant was reported resting well at the Benevolent hospital today. Fellow workers witnessed and assisted in his rescue.
R L Smith, a well known planter of Somerville route one, visited today seeking details on the Decatur curb market. He is one of the market's regular sellers and has heard much about it.
Albert Vinsant of Somerville says crops in the Somerville area are in good condition with minimal rain. He notes prospects for the cotton crop are unusually bright and the region has not suffered excessive rainfall.
The Daily will not publish on Thursday July 4 as staff take a holiday. Management extends pleasant holiday wishes to citizens of Decatur and surrounding counties.
Benjamin Evangelitia 43 and his wife Santina 40 along with four children aged 8 6 4 and 18 months were found fatally injured in their Detroit home today an axe slayer is suspected. Evangelitia known as a religious healer was found seated behind his desk on the first floor with arms crossed. The bodies of the family were discovered by real estate dealer Vincent Elias who yesterday arranged the purchase of a farm near Marine City Mich.
A large fire in Mill Valley across the bay from San Francisco burned many summer homes in wooded canyons on Mt Tamalpias slopes. Officials estimate losses from 500 dollars to 1 million dollars with about 200 homes damaged or destroyed, including several with valuable art and literature collections. William Thomas, assistant manager of the Tamalpais and Muir Wood railroad, is reported unaccounted for.
Postmaster W. E. Crawford said for the real holiday all postoffice staff will take the day off Thursday. City deliveries will stop and the Bank Street and First Avenue office windows will remain closed.
Thousands of Morgan county singers gather for the Morgan county singing convention at Camp Ground site one mile south of Hartsville. The event runs July 13 and 14 with business sessions and the annual officers election on day one.
Authorities announced they were seeking J P Barber, 21, a former star athlete, for questioning in the brutal slaying of Morris Osborne, 24, a Cord merchant. Osborne's 21-year-old widow is jailed on coroner's jury recommendation, claiming full knowledge of the slayer, though no definite link to Barber exists.
Mr and Mrs H M Priest returned from a several weeks journey through the western United States. The voyage by car was described as a constant pleasure from start to finish.
J Ward Nelson state secretary of the Y M C A is in town on business and among the guests at the Decatur Kiwanis club noon luncheon.
Decatur Kiwanis club marked its ninth anniversary with a cake after a luncheon and program. Governor J Walter Clapton praised the club and Kiwanis International at Milwaukee. H L Peterson and M R Rankin reported on the four day convention and district recognition. C W Mathews outlined Trade Day progress and upcoming canvass to secure merchant participation.
Barbecue for the Fourth of July rises as a favored dish. Hundreds of pounds of meat will be cooked for the free Legion barbecue at Malone Park starting at noon Thursday. Across the area many piers offer special barbecue dishes.
Decatur readies a grand Fourth of July program led by the Morgan County American Legion post. A 35-piece Boy’s Industrial band leads a long parade from Wilson avenue and Bank street at 9:30 AM, with Miss Decatur candidates among the floats. The day includes a barbecue at Malone Park, boxing at 4 PM, Battlefields of France exhibit, Carnation Ball at Aycock building, and a fundraising goal for a Legionnaire home.
The community sing at Westside Presbyterian Church is postponed to Friday night. Organizers plan to discuss the upcoming singing school slated to begin July 8, a major event in the local calendar.
Lieutenant Governor W. C. Davis of Jasper says he will formally announce as a candidate for Alabama governor subject to the 1930 Democratic primary. He spoke during a stop en route to Fort Deposit where he will give an Independence Day address. He authored bills creating five agricultural schools and ending convict leasing, reforms he has championed since 1915 with the Alabama Prison Reform Association.
Mayor B L Malone of Decatur Alabama issues a proclamation declaring July Fourth a significant national holiday. He thanks Morgan County Post American Legion for organizing the local observance and urges reverent celebration by the city’s citizens.
In Ashland Kentucky Henry Pyles a 45 year old county prisoner guard and Mrs H P Duke wife of a local restaurant proprietor were found dead on a highway five miles from Ashland Mrs Duke had four gunshots and Pyles one pistol lay beside each body The pistol nearest Pyles had six shots while the one near Mrs Duke remained unfired Officers believe Pyles shot the woman and then killed himself.
Washington July 3. Assistant Secretary Lowman announced Oscar E. Dahly collector of customs at Duluth suspended pending hearings on charges by inspectors. Alleged drunkenness conspire to smuggle liquor across the border, extort money from a narcotics violator, and falsify government accounts.
Dr. B P Brindley of Simcoe in Cullman County urges saving the old bank at Wilson Avenue Alabama Street. He recalls his father Mace Thomas Payne Brindley served on the bank’s directing board and hopes the building stands as a monument to early settlers.
Sydney Patterson has been named to the program committee, joining fellow members to shape upcoming events and initiatives for the organization. Patterson's appointment adds experience in planning and coordinating activities.
Federal Prohibition officer W H Gillespie was shot in the face and chest during a raid on a still near Rockford Alabama. He was hospitalized in Sylacauga. Sheriff R O Snyder said Wilson Faulkner fired the shots and escaped with one companion while three men I C Ellison Dewey Presseley were arrested. Authorities sought hounds from Kilby to aid the search.
Federal tax administrator C. K. Kellogg and lieutenant B. W. Myrick left Montgomery for Sylacauga after a summons from Sheriff Snyder. They were summoned to assist in pursuing moonshine operations raided today near Rockford, Alabama.
A severe shower swept Hartselle and nearby areas around 2 pm Tuesday, dropping the temperature from 95 to 72 in about an hour and a half. Traveling merchants report crop damage along the Cullman highway due to strong winds hail and heavy rain, though no local damage in Hartselle itself.
At the regular meeting of Tribe No. 33 Improved Order Redmen officers were elected for the ensuing term. A. N. Nave, Co. FP. Irwin, prophet, F. Bo senior sagamore, B. D junior sagamore, J. E keeper of records, B. W. keeper of wampum, A. W. Meadors and F. R. Jees were named. Members urged to attend next day July 9 at 7 30 p.m.
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