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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1915

Page

3

Y M C A Defeats Colonial 8 To 0 In City League Practice

The Y M C A and Colonial Club opened a series of practices with the Y defeating Colonial 8 to 0. Roberts started on the mound for the Y and faced little danger as his team built a lead in the second inning. Diamond, new to the city league, pitched for Colonial, correcting wildness after early struggles to show solid form.

Y. M Colonial Nebraska Indienes Ub Boys Roberts Diamond Souther Bell Telephone Company

Family avoids sickness with Black-Draught remedy

Mrs. J. B. Whittaker of Duff, Virginia credits Black-Draught with preventing serious illness in her family and notes it helps when children have bad spells. The ad touts its use for stomach and indigestion relief and claims it has aided many people over two years.

eDuff

Weekly Forecast: Warmer, Clearer Weather Ahead

The forecast for the week starting June 2 calls for cloudy and showery conditions at first, then a return to rain-free skies. Thursday and Friday should bring continuing fair weather through week’s end.

Crop conditions weltweit show varied normals

The crop reporting board released estimates on June 1 showing overall 80 percent of normal condition. Alabama’s condition is reported at 78 percent, reflecting ongoing agricultural stress and regional variation.

International News Washington The Crop Reporting Board Today

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Helps Watson Man Sleep Again

We present Mr. Glover of Watson who faced long stomach pains that stopped meals and sleep. After one dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy he reports relief, better digestion, and easier sleep, with promises of permanent results for intestinal issues.

Will Glover Watson Fla Mayr Glover

Florence Hotel Passes Corner Lot To Saks Clothing

Birmingham Alabama June 1 a five story building costing about 150000 will rise on the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street where the Florence hotel stands. Louis Saks and Herman Saks confirm the project with Jemison Real Estate and Insurance handling negotiations. Construction to begin around January 1 1916.

Birmingham Ala Lotis Sacks Clothing Company Second Avenue Nineteenth Street Florence Louis Saks Herman Saks Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Company Saks Clothing Company

Death claims designer of Confederate Great Seal

Washington June 1 Julian Baumgarten designer of the great seal of the Southern Confederacy died at his home here at age 80. He was an engraver and designer by trade and before the Civil War went to Richmond he operated in Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Washington Julian Baumgarten Richmond Philadelphia Baltimore

Gentry Honored by Postal Clerks in Alabama Event

W. G. Gentry, a popular clerk at the New Decatur post office, was elected state organizer of the Alabama association of postal clerks in Birmingham. Tuscaloosa will host the next meeting. Officers named include Augustus Mackey president D C Springfield delegate to the national convention at Los Angeles Sam Mills vice president John J Eberly secretary John Fitzgerald treasurer A J Hollingsworth finance chair. The group endorsed August 14 and 15 as Good Roads day. Speakers included Senator Frank S. White Congressman George Huddleston J A Rountree President Starkey W D Houston and John House.

W. G. Gentry New Decatur Alabama Association of Postal Clerks Birmingham Tuscaloosa Augustus Mackey D. C. Springfield Gadsden Los Angeles Sam Mills John J. Eberly Ensley John Fitzgerald A. J. Hollingsworth Association Frank S. White George Huddleston J. A. Rountree Starkey W. D. Houston John House

Aills-Mmeyers Delight Masonic Audience in Decatur

Aills-Mmeyers wowed the Decatur crowd at the Masonic with a striking vaudeville act. The duo with their beauty chorus opened a weeklong engagement, delivering sharp tricks and original routines that pleased a large audience.

Aills-Mmeyers Masonic Charlie Chaplin Hisanay Ross Aills Aills- Meyer Company the Masonic Decaturs Charlie Aills

Senator Shively of Indiana in Critically Ill Condition

New York June 1 The condition of Senator Benjamin Shively of Indiana who is critically ill at a private sanitarium here was unchanged today He is resting easily

International News Service New York Benjamin Shively Indiana

Empire Coal Company Sold to Walter Moore

In Birmingham on June 1 it was learned that Empire Coal Company was sold by owners Frank Nelson Jr and Leo K Steiner to Walter Moore of Birmingham and associates tied to Frisco railroad interests. The firm owns 17000 acres in the district and valued around 1.5 million dollars with Moore named president effective June 1.

Birmingham Empire Coal Company Frank Nelson, Jr Leo K. Steiner Walter Moore Birminghire and Associates Frisco

Caton to Direct Athletics at Howard College

Eugene L. Caton, hailed as all southern center for all time, is named director of athletics at Howard College. He will start in September, aided by Robert Robinson a four year alum of the IAA at Howard. They aim to build one of the Souths strongest football outfits meeting teams from Alabama and nearby schools.

Birmingham Ala Howard College Eugene L. Caton Caton Auburn Eee Caton Howard Robert Robinson Howard Caton Alabama Howard Athletic Field Caton and Robinson University of Alabama Southern University Birmingham College Spring Hill College The Alabama Presbyterian College University of Chattanooga

MULES CHECK WASTE OF FOOD IN BERLIN

Berlin authorities publish new restaurant rules to cut waste effective June 1. Meals will move from table d hote to special orders, more vegetables and less meat will be used, fat intake will fall, potatoes limited to boiled and fried only, and police will regulate meals and ban neutral newspapers not friendly to Germany within dining rooms.

Berlin London Germany

Individual Surplus Savings Advice and Interest Offer

A newspaper item urges readers to treat personal finances like a corporation by saving a portion of each week’s income. It argues regular saving strengthens current resources and builds future security and opportunities. The notice also promotes Savilies Deposits offering 4 percent interest.

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Coca-Cols Coca-Cola Co Atlanta, GA Aegociation Club Aliei Valier Wetaires Coren Et Ketee Brock @ Spight Co Decatur, Ala Sixth Ave Fourth Ave E. la Fayette Thedford Yael Bansse Alabam Watson, Ala Jak Dilleway Bros. and Pruitt-Dillehay Drug Company He&d Senator Shively Walker & CO Central National Bank New Decatur, Ala Piper Little Cahaba Malone Coal and Grain Company E. E. Reagor Thompson’s Drug Store Néwa Ma Perens Boeveur
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