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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1915

Page

4

Local Personalities Report The Montgom City Visitings

Senator D. F. Green is in Montgomery. A. W. McCalla returned from Knoxville. L. Malone is in Birmingham on business. Gen. John Peebles of Mooresville was in the city yesterday. Judge John Eyster left for a business trip to St. Louis Mo. J Lu Gooch Morgan County progressive farmer was in the city today. Mrs Samuel Spielberger and children head Tuesday for an excursion to Illinois. C C Osborne of Mooresville boyhood was in the city on business. Chas G and Lamar Eyster are in Loosa for summer school. Mr William Deford left for Fayetteville Tenn to spend a few days and return with Mrs Deford. Cen Bowyer of HecksOk Co Cincinnati Coffee importers is in the city. Bowyer has traveled the south for many years.

W. A. McCalla Loosa Malone Birmingham John Peebles Mooresville Judge John Eyster St. Louis J. Lu. Gooch Morgan County Samuel Spielberger Ilinois Relaes C.C. Osborne Chas. G Lamar Eyster William Deford Fayeville Tenn

Henry Thomas Elected Captain of Colonial Club Team

Henry Thomas, noted left handed pitcher, has been chosen captain of the Colonial Club team. He previously played for the Acurn squad and brings leadership to the squad.

Henry Thomas Colonial Colonial Club Am. Thomas Acurn

Bank Street raid yields small liquor haul

Three places on lower Bank street were raided yesterday afternoon by Foreman and his deputies. A half pint was found at one end, it is said, but no arrests were made.

Lower Bank Street If Foreman

Decatur To Stage City Benefit Ball Game Lineup

Up to noon today Decatur business leaders had not accepted the challenge from New Decatur for a city benefit ball game. The local squad lists J. W. Pole H. H. Hitt Council Elliot R. G. Cortner Bluett Wallace Phil Pointer Will Wiker T. B. Horton Dr. W. H. Watson Phil Dinsmore J. D. Jeffries and others as hopefuls for berths on the major league outfit.

Decatur J. W. Pole H. H. Hitt Council Elliot R. G. Cortner Bluett Wallace Phil Pointer Will Wiker

Press Steel Car Co Wins Russian Freight Car Order

The Press Steel Car Company announced a large order for freight cars from the Russian government after noon today, with the possibility of an increase. Officials refused to disclose the contract amount.

New York The Press Steel Car Company

Engagement of Champ Clark's Son Announced

At a lunch at the bride’s home in Columbia on June 12 the engagement of Miss Helen Morton Robnett of Columbia to Bennet Clark, son of Speaker Champ Clark, was announced. Clark serves as parliamentarian of the House.

Columbia Helen Morton Robnett Bennet Clark Champ Clark Young Clark

War and prayer in a season of conflict and loss

Poem reflects on the hardship of women bearing war’s cost while families suffer and nations advance a troubling path. Readers note a call to God for peace amid political greed and brutal consequences. Community notices follow with missionary society plans and local social news.

Indians Beat Hartselle 9 to 3 in Alabama Game

The Nebraska Indians defeated Hartselle 9 to 3 in Hartselle Alabama. After a scoreless start, Nebraska led with three runs in the third and fourth innings followed by a four run burst in the fifth. Mitweede hit a homer for Hartselle while Johnson and Sherill each cleared four bases for Nebraska.

Swain Shows Set for Cullman Tour Next

The W. I. Swain vaudeville acts at Central Park move to Cullman after a week in town and will travel to Louisville Mt. Sterling and other points. A matinee features Diavolo the ski-hi man and tonight awards a gold watch to the most popular girl under 13. Misses Sullens and Carriger lead a neck and neck race.

W. I. Swain Central Park Cullman Kentucky Louisville Mt. Sterling Diavolo Sullens Carriger

Local Women Chosen Officers at North Alabama Conference

The Alabama conference elected officers for the year with Mrs Alexander Greet of Gadsden as president and leaders from Tuscaloosa Birmingham Gadsden Decatur and Talladega. The gathering in Tuscumbia drew over 1000 delegates from twelve districts and voted Ensley as next meeting site. Mary N Moore of Athens College spoke on solving problems.

First Church Retina Alexander Greet Gadsden Mary N. Moore Athens College R. M. Archibald Ruth Brittain Mabel Whitehead Scarritt Bible and Training School Brittain Gunnersville China Whitehead Alabama Christian Advocate Fansnaught Cotton Mills Avondale Crim Wesley House Ensley Birmingham Tuscumbia Alabama Er. K. Collier Tuscaloosa W. K. Simpson Geo. Wade D. D. McGehee Decatur Mamie Bethard J. F. Erkhart N. J. Hubbard Talladega Daniel Harmon Blockton H. J. Salter Ensrey Chamber of Commerce of

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