Falkville Conference Highlights Decatur District Churches
The Falkville Conference on December 12, 1914 focused on district church matters. Seventy six attendees included 21 pastors, 64 delegates, teachers, junior preachers, presiding elders, and local preachers. Flint led in church collections and Rev L C Branescomb preached.
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Aera Alent Ree
Falkville
Decatur
Phee’ Werk
Lay
Flint
Aid
L. c. Branescomb
Mary N. Moore
Athens College
Lovinville
Nashville
Sap Cone
Fmr
Parkville
Gentle horse likely saves boy in Beond avenue spill
Four year old Little Henry Hass fell from a buggy near the railroad at Beond avenue. The child was carried into Malone Coal and Grain Co. and escaped serious injury thanks to the horse’s gentleness, which prevented the buggy from crushing him.
Decaturs Concert Band to Hold Regular Practice Tonight
The Decaturs Concert Band will hold their regular practice tonight at 8:00 local time. No session was held last week due to the Chautauqua, and organizers hope for a large turnout tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturs
Paroled Prohibition Offense Suspect Blackwell
Sam Blackwell, sentenced to six months on the county road for violating prohibition laws, was paroled for ten days by Governor ONeal. He must stay in jail during the investigation. Sheriff R N McCullough takes custody. The alleged violation occurred on 2nd Avenue, formerly occupied by Oscar Bell, whom Blackwell allegedly served. He has been out on bond previously.
Civil Docket Opens With Poteet Versus Key Suit
The Law and Equity court civil docket was taken up today with the first case, Mrs. Cora Poteet versus Lizzie Key for $200, among others heard.
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Law and Equity Court
Cora Poteet
L'zzie Key
Fire damages oil house on Wear River Bridge
The oil house at the draw bridge over the Dennessee river caught fire Saturday night about 7:60. The Decatur fire department was called, but flames were extinguished before firemen arrived. Cause of the fire is not known.
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Draw Bridge
Dennessee River
Decatur
Panama Canal Zone
America
Paint the Posts Brighten the White Way Posts
Citizens urge painting the street lamp posts on the main thoroughfares to improve appearance. Fresh coats of paint would brighten the area and boost civic pride, though signs of wear may appear after time.
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Wil
Memorial Day Observed at Arlington Cemetery
Confederate Memorial day exercises were held at Arlington National Cemetery under Southern organizations. The event featured an address by Senator Swanson of Virginia and music and speeches followed by placing towers on the graves of known and unknown dead.
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Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Tion
Senator Swanson
Virginia
Masonic Theatre Hosts Tabloid Musical Comedy Engagement
Amick Pennant Winters opens a week at the Masonic Theatre as the touring tabloid musical comedy company, praised after a Northwest run and billed as a leading on the road act.
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Amick Pennant
Masonic Theatre
Northwest
Law of heredity and reform urged in 1913 lecture
Dr Ott argued heredity shapes humanity through diverse traits and that society must improve race quality by better nutrition hygiene and upbringing. He critiqued schools medicine and marriage standards, urged monogamy and intelligent life guidance, and urged pursuing true values over error.
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Ott
Ur Ben Petty Treated In Nashville For Appendicitis
Dr Frank P Petty underwent successful surgery at Barrs Hospital Nashville for appendicitis. Last reports say he was doing well and rapidly recovering. Community members express high regard for his tireless care and prayers rise for his full health return. S M Thompson accompanied him to Nashville and reported he was doing nicely after the operation.
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Frank P. Petty
Barr's Hospital
Nashville
Frank Petty
Mr Do Something Advises Mayor Not to Worry
A reader voices concern about a public nuisance in Decatur Daily's coverage. The writer defends the ladies, notes the sewer repair overdue by four weeks, and offers practical steps to fix it. The letter ends with a willingness to apologize if offense was taken.
Water flow restored after sewer work
Officials report main sewer connections completed and water flowing freely after days of hard work. Mayor Wolcott and assistants led from start to finish and the worst is over, with conditions expected to stabilize.
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Wolcott
O. K
Peace not in warlike preparations
An opinion piece argues against the proverb vis poet para bellum, warning that armament fuels conflict. It recalls Caesar Alexander and modern leaders, noting arms progress lowers casualties despite claims of peace, and urges removing warlike passions to achieve peace.
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Caesar
Alexander
Undershaft
Lazarus
National Insurance
Marlborough
Eugene
Wellington
Napoleon
Molke
MacMahon
Moscow
Borodino
Kingloke
Clay Hudson resigns as pastor of First Baptist Clay
Rev. Clay I. Hudson of the Decatur Baptist church tendered his resignation as pastor effective July 1. The move surprised members and Decatur residents who praise his leadership. He will attend a theological Sunday school assembly in Pelham Heights, Alabama, then return to fill the pulpit next Sunday. His resignation was accepted with reluctance.
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Will
Hudson
The
First Baptist Clarch
Revival Begins At Centra Methodist Church For Two Weeks
A two week revival started at Centra Methodist Church with strong interest and a good turnout. Rev H M Stephenson of Birmingham will preach tonight and Miss Mary Moore of Athens College spoke on Christian education urging support for a new heating plant.
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Centra Methodist Church
H. M.stephenson
Birmingham
New Decatur Council in Regular Session Tonight
The New Decatur Council meets in regular session tonight at 8 o'clock. The meeting agenda outlines council discussions and potential local ordinances to be considered.
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NEW Decatur Council
Embroidery Club Picnic Postponed Indefinitely
The Embroidery Club announced its picnic has been indefinitely postponed. No new date was provided.
The Danton Audacity Versus Endless Preparation
The text contrasts war prep with peace, arguing that endless preparation may not avert conflict. It cites Danton on audacity and stresses that true peace may require civilization, not merely readiness, with Russia and Austria as historical anchors.
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Sebbastopel
Danton
Austria
Bosnia
Hersegovina
Russia
Herzegovina
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Dinsmore
Little Henry Hass
Mrs
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Fairview
Beond Avenue
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Coal & Grain Company
Sam Blackwell
Oneal
Blackwell
R. N. McCullough
Oscar Bell
Bel
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Sonie
Fire Wear River Bridge
Washington
Southern Organi
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Vincent
Ralph Bingham
Dro
Iward
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South America
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Page
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Schioole
Aristotles
Lees
Hastings
Harry” Lee
Robert BE
Leecihd Fitzhugh Lee
Europe
Doctors of the Practical Preventa
Nashville, Tenn
Decaturs Daily
Clay
First Baptist
Clay I. Hudson
Baptist
Church of
Nation
People
Pelham
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