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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
2
Entered as Second Class Matter 1912. Subscription rates by carrier and mail listed. Obituaries tributes and cards of thanks charged per line. If newspaper not received timely call 46 New Decatur. Advertising rates available. copy due by noon.
Tennessee's high court upheld the nuisance statute, ruling saloon owners and blind tiger operators jointly responsible for buildings used for liquor sales. The decision marks a decisive legal win for liquor interests and strengthens property-owner liability in nuisance cases.
Testimony from towns and cities that have tried the commission form of government says it is a great improvement over the aldermanic system. The speaker adds that consolidation would put the area on the map in a hurry.
Rapid home construction proceeds in Decatur with many houses under erection. The pace suggests a broad building push, as crews work daily to complete new residences, signaling a growing local housing expansion.
The commission form of government and consolidation concept for Decatur is gaining support. Some oppose it, but a majority express approval for the change.
The article notes widespread satisfaction with the commission form in towns and cities and suggests Louisiana is set to adopt it, signaling a statewide move toward this reform despite uncertainties.
A workers meeting will be held at the manse 502 Sherman Street on Tuesday at 8 o clock. All officers teachers and workers are urged to attend as important business matters will be discussed.
The American liner New York arrived in port with 650 passengers after its side was stove in by the Pretoria off Nantucket.
Compares commission form governing cities and districts over water supply. Notes that an improvement district pays for and owns a municipal plant outside district limits, raising financial and legal questions. States city and district decisions now intertwine and actions continue within statutory bounds.
Annapolis notes a shift from board of visitors oversight to a pure commencement program. Fifty four cadets graduate June 5 and are commissioned as ensigns. The Masqueraders perform The Serenaders by Victor Herbert. Farewell balls and reunions for classes 1864 1868 highlight the week.
Children will share in a special program of music and recitations at the 11 o clock service next Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian church. Baptized children should attend, and Sabbath school children may unite with the church by letter or profession of faith next Sabbath morning.
A passage urges aged men to be sober temperate and steadfast in faith and patience. It also instructs aged women to behave holy and teach younger women to be sober loving their husbands and children while managing home affairs and obeying husbands. Young men should be sober minded and model good works with sound doctrine and integrity. Servants are urged to be obedient and faithful to masters, avoiding theft, to adorn the doctrine of God. The message emphasizes denying worldly lusts and living righteously while awaiting Christ’s return.
By virtue of an execution from the Law and Equity Court of Morgan County Alabama the sheriff levies on household goods and personal property of Geo and Perl Young and Wm Armstrong to satisfy a judgment in favor of Jno Gilliland. The sale to be held May 30 1914 at the courthouse door during legal hours.
Notice is given that New Morgan County Building and Loan Association will sell Lot 23, Block 142, Addition Four of the Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company to Decatur Alabama at public outcry for cash to satisfy a $600 indebtedness secured by a mortgage dated May 24 1906 from W H Oldacre and Annie Mae Oldacre to the association. Sale at courthouse door in Decatur Alabama on July 1 1914. Dated June 7 1914. Attorney E W Godbey.
The Daughters of the Confederacy decorated graves of Civil War soldiers at Cemetery Park with ceremonies. Rev. W M Shell delivered the invocation, Capt Samuel Blackwell gave an oration, and a music program followed. A salute by Company E closed the event as the crowd dispersed.
Fred Feild of New Decatur son of Happy Jack Feild is praised by Leighton News and Moulton Advertiser for printer work and foreman experience at the Moulton Advertiser. Endorsed by Uncle Jourd Judge Kumpe and others, he is expected to run The News when employed by Uncle Sam. His wife may assist in the office.
Washington June 15 The Senate approved by 30 to 27 the Smoot amendment to the legislative judicial appropriations bill placing all commercial attaches of the commercial departments under the civil service rule.
Chicago June 15 The expected opposition to the reading of the nominating committee report failed to appear and the committee's report was unanimously adopted. Officers chosen for the coming term include Mrs Percy V Pennybacker of Austin Texas president and Mrs Samuel Sneath of Piffin Ohio vice president.
Topeka Kansas June 15 thousands of acres of wheat were laid waste by heavy rain. Five inches fell in three hours. Farmers fear losses will be enormous if sun does not come out hot. Santa Fe railroad mobilized crews to convert cars to grain cars as a bumper crop is anticipated.
WANTS At once, first class sales man and collector to fill vacanty in city, salary $20 to $30 per week, according to ability. Our company employs over 12,000 men. The average salary is $24 per week. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Colonial building, New Decatur, Ala. J-15-11 FOR SALE Model T Ford touring car wholly equipped with shock absorbers, horn, tool box, tools, lights, extra tubes. Price $550. Phone 368 Decatur. J-12-81
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