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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1913
Page
1
A locality invites residents to celebrate Independence Day with outdoor sports dancing barbecue and fireworks. Attendees are promised big parades and live bands with details to follow and a pledge of a good time.
Rev. F. E. Hodges of Aniston led a revival service at Decatur Presbyterian Church. A large audience attended despite heat as two silver goblets served the Lord’s Supper. Hodges preached from Matthew 11 28 30 and reflected on Christ’s missions and judgments, with four new members welcomed into the church.
The Manufacturers and Jobbers of Decatur including H H Hit Lumber Lynnville Mill and Elevator Brock Spight A Z Bailey Morgan County Malone Coal and Grain Humphrey Coal Decatur Light Power Fuel Decatur Water Supply North Alabama Traction Owl Drug Southern Cotton Oil Home Oil Mill American Oil Lather The Decatur Cornice and Roofing Co invite floats for the Fourth of July parade with prizes of 10 dollars first and 5 dollars second. Winners donate premium to the Ladies Benevolent Society hospital fund. The winning entry should reflect credit to these cities and the Decatur Cornice and Roofing Co.
Damage from a Wednesday tornado followed by hail in Gadsden and neighboring counties in northern Florida and southern Georgia is estimated at half a million dollars. Tobacco suffered the worst, with plants shredded and ground beaten, along with destruction of shade boards and tobacco sheds.
A reader from Columbia Tennessee dated June 21 1913 praises the New Decatur Alabama column Our Man About Town. The letter thanks the columnist for dash and good cheer and wishes success for the paper and its pages.
Gadsden Alabama City Council in Alabama City plans a speed limit ordinance of ten miles per hour after complaints of drivers ignoring the state speed law. The city attorney will draft the formal document following last night’s council meeting.
Washington reports that the Department of Agriculture promotes boys corn clubs as the path to national wealth through increased corn yields. It notes current U S yields around 28 bushels per acre average with potential to double via better farming methods and broader adoption.
The deaths of Donald Roscoe and Hubert Moore, both 10, from Buffalo, occurred in Whirlpool Rapids after a flat bottom boat drifted a half mile above the rapids. Spectators watched as the current carried the boat toward the falls. rescue attempts failed and both bodies were not recovered.
J. H. Buttrey prepares to open a new department store in Northern Alabama. The store nears completion and occupancy is expected within six weeks. He plans a trip to New York to buy stock for the shop.
Sidney Bryan won a $5 gold piece at the Stag Theatre Saturday with Dr. Morrow drawing the pass. Six new air shoots are being erected at the Delite Theatre to improve patron comfort. The Masonic Theatre remains closed this week for ongoing alterations.
A government job inquiry invites applicants for pleasant and profitable work. For further information apply to the Office of Coinvestigations, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
Mandan North Dakota June 23 A series of runaway crashes Saturday left one person dead and a boy badly injured. Joseph Weinhandle of St Anthony was killed when a team frightened by a fire ran him down. Frank Haider aged nine suffered severe injuries and his mother Mrs Frank Haider was tossed from the carriage. she is in critical condition.
Charlies F Malone disclosed plans to repaint the tavern exterior and refurbish interiors including seven new bathtubs and forty rooms. The statement hints at a potential new hotel in New Decatur.
The home of Dr. F. L. Carswell on Mth Avenue West was broken into Sunday afternoon while the family was away. A watch and a pistol were stolen after the intruder tore away lattice on the back porch. Police are at work with several persons under suspicion and an arrest is expected soon.
The Morgan County grand jury reconvened this morning and will remain in session all week. Officials anticipate considering several important matters. A report or action is expected by Friday.
Gettysburg prepares for a July 4 commemorative gathering as 60,000 veterans from the north and south, all without muskets, converge for the fiftieth anniversary of the battle. The event includes government and state support, meals, and a camp laid out like a city with strict rules ensuring only veterans receive food and shelter.
Birmingham Alabama June 23 Messrs G A Nelson of New Decatur Ald and James H Cook of Montgomery were chosen as delegates to the United States Good Roads Association for the International Association of Road Congresses opening in London June 23 to 28 The secretary reports their credentials accepted and courtesy extended The pair are leading figures in the Good Roads group with Nelson also representing the Decatur Chamber of Commerce and expected to advocate for the area abroad
The Waters-Pierce Oil company is being organized with capital raised from 400000 to 10000000 dollars. The Rothschilds are heavily invested, aiming a rival to the Standard Oil in the United States, with Henry Clay Pierce in St Louis retaining control. The Rothschilds also back a London English rival to Standard Oil.
Rev. G Yates former pastor delivered a faceful inspiring sermon at Central Baptist Church yesterday. He heads to Nashville for the Baracca convention and currently leads a Tyler Texas class of five hundred with a goal of one thousand.
Decatur native William Priest of Morgan County was arrested here Saturday by Acting Chief Wheeler Mitchell on a guest of the police matter over disposing of mortgaged property. He was held until an officer from Decatur arrived in the afternoon and returned at night.
Gettgeberg camp opens Sunday evening June 20 with a Great meal at supper. Twenty meals will be served to veterans during the week if they stay in camp, and the camp ends after breakfast on Sunday July with a planned veterans trek to the battle area for skirmish sites. A large crowd is expected as the battleground area is toured and commemorations are set for the morning ceremony.
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