Notable visitors grace Decatur Courier office day
Foster Pointer, a stable ss man, visited the Courier office on Monday on business with Mr. Broadus. Decatur’s financier S S Broadus, president of Tennessee Valley Bank, toured with Harris and Joe Carlisle. Also present were Supt T E Brooks and family guests W H Brooks, Prof W L Jones in Nashville, C McAnnly and W McAnnly of Huntsville, and Engineer Fridenburg of the L N.
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Foster Pointer
Decatur
Courier
Broadus
Alabama
S. S. Broadus
Tennessee Valley Bank of
Tennessee Valley
Masters Harris
Joe Carlisle
Alabama Courier
Delay on Bank Plans Hangs Over Senate
Washington reports the August 1 target for establishing Federal Reserve Banks may slip to September as delays in confirming members and directors slow the board's formation and initial work proceeds slowly. Read the Decatur Daily for updates.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
The End of Our Street and Gentle Trees
A lyrical reflection on the end of a street as paradise and a tree laden with long memory stands as a symbol of endurance and benevolence. The piece blends poetry by C L Edson and W D Nesbit with local notices of travels, illnesses, and upcoming weddings in the Decatur Alabama area.
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Paradise
C. E. Malone
Second Avenue
Grant Street
New Decatur
Alabama
Ory & Cohen
Courtes y to Miss Smith Midsummer Reception at Wilder Place
A courtesy midsummer reception hosted by Mrs. Thomas Petty honored Ming Smith of Florence Alabama. Guests mingled in white and green decor with a Florentine basket centerpiece as ices and punch were served. several attendees headed to Nashville for upcoming events and visits.
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Miss Smith
Thomas Petty
Ming Smith
Florence
Ala
Petty
Garnett
Robert Banks
McGregor
Smith
Rufus Pearson
Itter Clem
Marie Tally
Kate Edmundson
Nashville
W. B. Edmundson
Wilder Place
Magician Willard the Wizard Ends Life in Jail
Cincinnati June 23 The magician Robert H. Maloney known as Willard the Wizard ended his life in the county jail in a dramatic leap from a cell railing after earlier shooting at a hotel. He had been held since December 30 awaiting grand jury action and confessed to killing his wife and child-driven by visions he said tormented him.
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Cincinnati
R Public
Robert H. Maloney
Willard
Grand Jury
Maloney
Run Over by Engine Kills Pratt City Man
George Delaney of Pratt City was run over by a Louisville and Nashville switch engine in Birmingham today. His legs were severed from his body in the accident.
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International News Service
Birmingham
George Delaney
Pratt City
Take Plenty of Time to Eat and Digestion Advice
A rostering note advises slowing meals to avoid indigestion and constipation. It claims rapid eating leads to serious illness and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy. The ad asserts many stomach troubles and constipation have been cured and notes the tablets are easy to take and agreeable, sold by all.
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Chamberlain
Battle Near Warrior Ends With Desperado Death
A fierce gun battle near Warrior Alabama left Lt F Clayton wounded and Sem Bains killed. Deputies confronted Bains, a notorious Jefferson county convict, after a tip led to a shack 2 E hours later Bains died from gunfire while resisting arrest.
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Birmingham
Warrior
F. Clayton
Sem Bains
Bains
Hartsfield
Jefferson County
Metcalfe
Decatur
State
Delegation Returns After Coal Rate Talks in Montgomery
The Decaturs delegation led by Mayor Wolcott and Attorney Tidwell met with mine operators' lawyers and railroad officials in Montgomery. After a full day of sessions, they secured no coal rate increase, keeping current rates as equitable. The committee credits local representatives for easing the burden on their cities.
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Decaturs
Montgomery
Wolcott
Tennis Tidwell
B. L. Malone
A. Z. Bailey
H. Li. Beard
Messrsdams
Davidson
Stringfellow
Chadwick
Capitol
Railroad Commissioners
Simplicity marks anniversary at the White House
Washington June 24 Simplicity marks the celebration of the twenty ninth wedding anniversary of the President and Mrs Wilson Their daughter Mrs McAdoo is the only child with them today Mrs McAdoo joins them at the President's desk for the observance
Crawford & Sons Co Mouldings and Screen Material Dial 21
An advertisement lists mouldings of all kinds and window screen material ready for shipment. Contact by phone at 21 New Decatur, B Crawford & Sons Co. Feating ie J-18-20-23-25.
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New Decatur
Crawford & Sons Co
Prison Sentencing Mentioned for Crowton County Store Case
A brief item notes a person was sent up from Crowton County for a term to the penitentiary after a store incident. The fragment confirms place and outcome but lacks names and dates.
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Otvan
Crowton
Pen
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