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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1915

Page

3

Goforth Family Attends Funeral in Tennessee

Huntsville residents led by J H Goforth and relatives traveled to Lynnville Tennessee for the funeral and burial of Dwight Goforth son of J D Goforth. The visit included relatives from Alabama and Tennessee.

J. H. Goforth Huntsville P. C. Goforth Goforth Lynnville Tenn Dwight Goforth J. D. Goforth Louise Alma Mabel Hartung Mabel Eubanks Huntaville Shelbyville Tennessee

The Growth of Altruism and Civic Charity Observed

The article discusses Benjamin Kidd and the rise of altruistic feeling in the 19th century, arguing it strengthens through a widening circle of concern and is rooted in Christian civilization. It also reports Westminster Presbyterian church’s social work event at Oakland Park with 265 dining and 300 attendees, led by Mrs. M. L. Hardage and Pastor Grau, plus various local notices and visits.

Benjamin Kidd Wesminster Presbyterian Church Advantage Oakland Park M. L. Hardage

Personal notes from Decatur area visitors and locals

D J Singleton of St Bernard visits Decatur relatives. Judge D C Almon travels Huntsville on legal business. C E Young of Trinity, a druggist, in the city. Ben Collier returns from Chattanooga on business. Rev L P Royer of Memphis, former First Baptist pastor, visiting relatives. Worrell Irvin, Epworth League delegate from Florence, en route to Birmingham. Chas E Layman of Flint in town. Layman notes Morgan County land outlook. A Fodders and others return from Campbell Station Tenn after John O Sheas funeral.

Rev. L. P. Royer Memphis The First Baptist Church Worrell Irvin Florence Birmingham

Mrs J S McGlotthern as guest in Birmingham

Mrs J S McGlotthern of Birmingham is the guest of Mrs D D Sriggley. Morgan Furniture Co. asked if it has furnished your home complete. Wanted boy fifteen to carry a South town route hustler apply tomorrow to Mr Shomason at Daily office.

Truff Birmingham T. M. Jones Lynda Williamson the Star J. S. McGlotthern D. D. Sriggley Morgan Furniture Co

Death of Mrs H T Oden Mother of W T Lowe

Mrs H T Oden formerly M W Lowe and mother of Hon W T Lowe of the Decaturs died at seven this morning at her Winfield Alabama home aged 76. Funeral services set for 11 oclock tomorrow with Mr Lowe traveling this afternoon to attend. Survived by two brothers J F Lowe of Texas and M W Lowe of Crystal Springs Mississippi.

H. T. Oden M. W. Lowe W. T. Lowe The Decaturs Winfield Ala Mr. Lowe Lowe J.F. Lowe Texas Crystal Springs Miss

General Nathan Bedford Forrest Omission in Civil War Records

Birmingham June 18 General Nathan Bedford Forrest, famed Confederate cavalry leader, does not appear as a Confederate for the war in state pension records. Some of his cavalry officers were dropped from pensions due to missing official service records. U.S. government records show the same omission. Pension officials say the omission is an error and are working to correct the record.

International News Service Birmingham Nathan Bedford Forrest Forrest U.S

Boy Scouts Meet Tonight at Carnegie Library

The Boy Scouts will hold a meeting tonight at the Carnegie Library at 30 o clock. All scouts are required to attend for important business. Signed F M Robertson S M

Carnegie Library F. M. Robertson S. M

Morgan Furniture Co Fur Ments

Morgan Furniture Co reports fur ments and related goods in inventory. The item list includes fur garments and accessories with potential pricing and supplier details.

Ice Cream Supper Planned by Lutheran Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lutheran Church invites the community to an ice cream supper in the Vassault Building on Saturday June 19. Proceeds support church activities and fellowship.

Vassault Ladies’ Auxiliary Lutheran Church

Court of Appeals Reverses Hunter Austin Suit

Alabama Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the Connie Hunter suit against C. H. Austin and sons et al. The action, over damages from a garnishment bond, had moved through local courts and higher courts repeatedly. Troup and Nix represented the Austin interests in the case.

Court of Appeals of Alabama Connie Hunter C. H.aetin and Sons Oy Intel Troup and Nix Austin

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Trey ACHR Blanche Roberts W. F. Busch New Decatur Columbia (Tenn) Herald T. H. Alexander Nashville Tennessean D. C. Almon Mr. Alexander Ming Roselle Weaver Ruth Hartung Auction Bridge Club William McNeill Henry Binford Wallace R. BE. Wedgeworth Guntersyville H. J. Ar- Tant P. E. Reedy Wadsworthtreet Mrs. Wilson Flint Margaret. Redding Miss Truff Jessie Mainard W. J. Porter Ora Lee and William Ware Liberty Hill W. W. Dinsmore Lila and Beulah Picket Inverness Helen Wallace Robert Munger D. W. Gregg Little Rock, Ark Mesdames J. W. Pipkin Claude Gallahar J. W. Wilson New Albany H. M. Graber Axe Brostleword Will Allen Dromgelle Nashville Banner Westminster Sunday School Miss ‘Trust Rufus Pearson Decatur Ruth Pearson Tri-Cities T. J. Cunningham Red Boiling Springs, Tenn Walier Valier Brock @ Spight Co Decatur, Ala Dia Tout As Ie Oe Rcner Gas Detroit Alabama Power CO TY. L. Beauchamp D. J. Singleton St. Bernard C. E. Young Trinity Ben Collier Chattanooga Chas.e. Layman A. Fodders A. L. Lewis Mike Goidel Jr Will Call Wing Lombart Will Hamilton Charlie Hazzard Geo. Redding C. J. Euteneuer Campbell’ Station John O'Shea W. J. Lowe Nathan Forrest BOY Scouts Morgan Furniture Co Furments Parker Motor Car Co Bank Street Livley & Sandlin Wes Sivley & Sandlin Second Avenue Court OF Appeals Hunter-Austin Memphis, Tenn VIA Southern Railway Ing Nashville
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