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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1913
Page
2
Rates listed for carrier delivery and prepaid mail subscriptions. Obituaries and tributes charged per line. readers urged to report late deliveries to New Decatur. Advertising rates require copy by noon to ensure service. editors request timely submissions.
Chicago playground superintendent calls for flexible use of public play spaces across the three city park systems. He urges earlier opening hours in working class neighborhoods and minimal rules to let children explore and enjoy bathing houses, gyms, and recreation grounds with broad access and less supervision.
A speaker comments that some people require persistent urging as a form of back pounding to perform actions believed to be in their own best interest. The remark implies social pressure and behavioral expectation.
Senor Ezequiel Osso of Chili boasts Rockefeller compares poorly to him claiming immense riches. He travels with a princely suite of secretaries valets and chauffeurs and has sailed from New York to unknown destinations aboard a lavish voyage.
C A Verbeck of the Gadsden Journal is named president of the North Alabama Press Association and is described as qualified for the role. The announcement credits his leadership and ties him to the region's press community.
The McLean College suit against Hopkinsville Water Company seeks 20000 damages for fire destruction of the college main building in February 1912. Plaintiffs allege lack of direct mains pressure hindered fire fighting. defendants deny negligence and claim they did all possible. The case is among the term’s notable docket entries.
A team of graft horses owned by Walker, Stipp & Johnson was driven into a well on the Land Company property in West Decatur. One horse was killed, the other rescued alive. The well measured about four to five feet in diameter.
Mrs Josephine Wiley Moseley wife of Russell Moseley died of heart trouble at her Oak Street home last night. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. from St John s Episcopal church. Survived by husband and sister Mrs Vincent Elliott of Birmingham. A devout church member she had lived in Decatur more than 25 years.
Washington June 9 The Supreme Court upholds state power to fix reasonable intrastate railroad rates before Congress acts. It also outlines new standards for railroad property valuation used in rate making. The Minnesota law on Minneapolis & St. Louis fares is enjoined for now, while Northern Pacific and Great Northern losses on rate challenges are reversed.
Atlanta readers learn of a religious betting event at Grant Park where 3000 people attend a church picnic. The First Christian church won the membership contest and the Second Baptist church faced the loss as the stake financed a picnic.
Dr Watson visits Decatur cafe daily to inspect service and cleanliness standards, prompting patrons to observe health practices and staff routines at the popular local spot.
An old newspaper clipping promotes John De Wyker & Son harness makers and repairers and Britain Bros stoves. It urges mothers of young children to monitor bowel issues in summer and recommends Chamberlains Coke, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Chamberlains Tablets sold by 8. M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co. It also counsels housewives to get fresh air and maintain digestive health for beauty and well being.
Elmer Brown of Montgomery dominates with a sharp outing holding Chattanooga to a two bagger and two others on bases but Montgomery can only score in a low scoring game. Pinkey Whitted disputes Matthewson while memories of Bresnahan flare in a lively league note. James moves from Nashville to New Orleans as Frank cites Texago League assignment. Gray, Lamy, and Bittle anchor Charleston as veteran and young players mix in Ohio baseball chatter.
Harry Wolverton was banished to the center field clubhouse by Umpire Finney during a game in San Francisco. He sat on the doorstep watching the game as Finney ordered him off the field. Wolverton pulled his legs up, feet against the door, while the game continued.
BOARDERS WANTED Nice comfortable room and excellent board convenient location and pleasant surroundings Apply 301 Canal street. FOR SALE One Kinsbury Piano Use a short time. Will sell on easy terms price 1650.00 10.00 cash and 7.50 per month. Morgan Furniture Co. LOST Solid gold bracelet square edge half inch wide vine engraving catch won’t hold Finder return to this office. 5.00 reward will be paid and no questions asked.
The Amick's Pennant Winners entertain at the Masonic Theatre for a week with a new program nightly. Navajo charms opening night drew strong applause and praised performances by Amik and Marez Bob Jarvis the Pell Quartette Miss Wonderlin and a polished chorus. Tonight's program features The Isle of Too Soon billed as the funniest comedy yet.
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