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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
4
W J Henderson of ih avenue west is resting well after an operation on his foot. He sustained injuries when a heavy object fell on his foot while working at the Decatur Tee Company plant Thursday.
The Morgan County Farmers Union and Pleasant Hill local union held a public meeting Friday with State President C. T. Ford in attendance. Ford praised the union’s progress and the South’s resilience since the Civil War as locals enjoyed a home grown barbecue cooked by Willis Blanton.
At least four Morgan county men, three from Decatur, expected to attend the Republican national convention in Chicago June 7. Chenault of Decatur is the delegate, with W W Nelson editor of the Decatur Weekly News S L Sherrill of Hartselle and William Moseley former postmaster of Decatur also possible attendees. Limestone county appears without representation.
Yesterday results show Little Rock beat Birmingham 3 to 1 and Nashville defeated New Orleans 9 to notched. Chattanooga edged Mobile 3 to 0. Memphis beat Atlanta 2. Today Birmingham visits Little Rock New Orleans hosts Nashville Atlanta travels to Memphis Chattanooga plays Mobile.
A garbled ad fragment promotes Blieko Stomach and Liver Tablets at a nickel price. The text is incomplete but suggests a sale or cheap listing for the product.
Rev. E. K. Lysander Grau presides with Sabbath school at 9 30 a m led by D C Vohlers. Public worship at 11 a m and 7 45 p m with music and sermons on The Apostle Pauls Benediction and Remember. Junior Endeavor at 2 30 p m led by Mary Jervis. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Children’s Day June 11 at 11 a m with Sabbath school extension offering. Westminster plans a June picnic likely the largest yet.
Willoughby Presbyterian Church outlines Sunday schedule with 9 45 am Sunday school led by superintendent A W Owen 11 am sermon by Rev A H Manley and 730 pm service by the pastor. Dedication sermon in Limestone county and Christian Endeavor at 630 pm. Public invited.
The pastor will preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with subjects The Tragedy of Lost Visions and The Blessed Memory of a Godly Parent. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. with J F P Levin as superintendent and Epworth League at 7:15 p.m. led by A G Patterson.
Pastor Livingston T. Mays will lead morning and evening worship. Sunday school opens at 9 45 a m with B L Malone serving as superintendent.
Sunday school and Bible classes begin at 9 45 a m Holy communion and sermon follow at 11 a m Evening prayer and sermon are at 7 30 p m led by J J Cornish Rector the schedule lists three daily gatherings for the parish.
Services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Moulton Street church invite all. The 7:30 p.m. sermon title is The Three Births. The notice appears in local church charts and promotes attendance.
Notice of final settlement filed by W M Chenault administrator of Malinda Brown deceased in Morgan County Alabama probate court. Hearing set for June 26 1916 to contest settlement. Also church notices list Bible study at 10 a m and evangelist T Q Martin preaching morning and night with topics Division of Labor in the Service of God and Leaving One s First Love. J Pettey Ezell minister. Also medicine note Take Blacko for Constipation.
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