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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
3
The Talk of the Town reports strong public approval for 333 Liver Tonic from Dillehay Bros. It treats indigestion biliousness chronic constipation and related disorders. The tonic is pleasant tasting and sold with a satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded by Dillehay Bros. and the Preuit Dillehay Drug Co.
Will Harris, a Black man jailed in Morgan County on a murder charge, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace En- Seie Ferris on Tuesday morning. He is accused of killing Bob Buffington with a shovel on McCartney Street after an alleged self defense claim. Both men were employed by North Alabama Traction Company.
The Decatur Daily notes a large turnout of children ages five to twelve at the Church of Christ Sunday school on Jackson Street. Superintendent C A Campbell led the session with teachers including Mrs J W Ohson and A J Joiner as they taught the international lessons and summarized attendance and offerings. Rev J Petty Ezell spoke, stressing the power and necessity of the Word and a lifetime commitment to training children in faith.
The Decatur District Sunday School convention opened at 3:30 PM at First Methodist Church with President John F. Levin in charge. Speakers urged businesslike records and strong adult classes while planning a July 14 rally led by Misses Bachelor and Napps.
Governor Henderson said the Alabama treasury deficit stood at 2.5 million dollars and promised to present legislative recommendations. He emphasized the governor's duty to protect the state's credit after any action by the legislature and enforce laws.
A government agent visited De Caturs late last week to probe opium sales by local druggists. He did not find illegal sales but warned dealers against selling prohibited drugs without physician registration numbers on prescriptions.
Berlin reports the Rossische Zeitung reiterates that the Cunard liner Lusitania was built as a cruiser for Britain's navy. It cites drawings from Engineering showing space for 12 six inch guns and notes a German admiral's article suggests six guns. It claims positions could hide from American inspectors. Dr Bernhard Dernburg arrives from the United States but his talks with the Foreign Minister are postponed.
Vienna reports Russian troops in full retreat along a 200 mile front from Kielce to Burtzyn with Austrian and German forces in pursuit. The war office announcement coincides with the first anniversary of Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination, fueling optimism. Experts predict continued German gains could lead to the evacuation of Ivangorod and the fall of Warsaw.
Will Jackson, a Black man, was fined $28.60 in Decatur police court after he fired one shot into a residence on Winpot Street. Police reported the incident followed jealousy over a rival in a woman’s home, leading to his arrest.
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