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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1913

Page

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Rebels Encamped Near U S Border in Sonora Crisis

News from Douglas Arizona reports 8500 constitutionalist troops armed and near several border towns as rebels seize control of Sonora. Battles at Nacozari and Agua Prieta cause flights of citizens, with rail and wire lines cut and bridges burned toward Nogales Cananea and Hermosillo, while 2000 more troops advance from Mexico City.

Guaymas California Gulf Hermostilo Nogales Mexico City Hermosillo Magdalene Southern Pacific Arizona Cananea Sonora Huerta Col Emiliotzky

Sermon on Heavenly Treasures by Rev. Matthews at Decatur Methodists

Rev. K N Matthews preached on Matthew 6 19 20 at Decatur Methodists urging lay up treasures in heaven not earth. He linked prudent earthly finance to spiritual provisions and described heavenly riches as grace and good deeds guiding a faithful life. The service followed a Bible School led by A J Harris as superintendent amid a mission fund drive closing March 21.

St. Matt A. J. Harris A. B. Lampkin Matthews Earth

Delite and Star Theatres Sold in Decatur

The Delite and Star Theatres in Decatur are sold by Parker and Alexander to R. M. Lipscomb and H. B. Cagle for 10 200. Cagle promises no change in service and high quality entertainment. Alexander’s retirement is noted as a loss to the city, with hopes he stays in Decatur.

THE Masonic Cagle Alexander Hi O

Police Court Fine Set in Absence of Mayor

John Wilson a white hobo was fined 3.60 by Mayor Walcott this morning. The police court did not convene in Decatur due to the mayor's absence from the city.

John Wilson Walcott Decatur City

Britain Bros Store Robbed Sunday Night

Unknown burglars broke into the Britain Bros furniture and hardware store on Second Avenue last night and stole about 126 dollars value, mainly pistols guns and razors. Entry was through a back window. thieves climbed broken bars above the top and escaped with no clues left.

Britain Bros

Hardage Aims to Enter Insurance Field Soon

Lewis Hardage plans to enter the insurance field after college. He will join the general agency of Massachusetts Mutual and supervise a territory from Columbus Georgia to Tuscaloosa Alabama via the Gulf, with expectations of quick success.

Lewis Hardage Ewie Hardage Massachusetts Mutual Hardage Columbus

Death of Lee A. Cunningham in Burr Texas

Word arrived of the death of Lee A. Cunningham in Burr Texas. The deceased formerly lived in this city and was a well known member of the New Decatur Camp 487 W O W.

Lee A. Cunningham Burr Texas New Decatur

Suits Filed in Circuit Court for Collections

Peaslee Gaulbert Company sues Chas. Aycock in the Circuit Court to recover an outstanding account. The filing indicates a collection action seeking payment and related legal remedies.

Peaslee Gaulbert Company Chas Aycock

Easter Shirt Waist Sale Set for March 13 14

A sale of Easter shirt waists is planned for Thursday and Friday March 13 and 14. The event will be held in the building formerly occupied by Tillman Millinery Company under the auspices of Band No 4 of the First Methodist Church.

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge

The Probate Judge issued licenses to J. B. Murphree and Effie E. Clemmons and to Monroe Looney of Lacey Springs and Belle Ballard of New Decatur.

J. B. Murphree Effie E. Clemmons Monroe Looney Lacey Springs Belle Ballard New Decatur

Cramer and wife convicted in Sophia Singer murder

Chicago reports Charles Cramer also known as Conway and Beatrice Ryal Cramer are found guilty of the murder of Sophia Singer of Baltimore. Cramer gets life imprisonment while his wife receives fourteen years with clemency urged for her. Jury verdict followed by motion for a new trial they are jailed and await appeal.

Chicago Charles Cramer Beatrice Ryal Cramer Sophia Singer Baltimore Cramer Mrs. Cramer Miss Singer South Side Cramers Conway Lima Ohio

The Cowboy Millionaire at Masonic Hall Two Reel Feature

A two reel comedy Western titled The Cowboy Millionaire plays at the Masonic tonight. The program promises lively cowboys and field sports with humor and hearty entertainment.

Selig Polyscope Company the Masonic

Questions for a educated life by a University of Chicago professor

A Chicago professor asks pupils to answer a battery of moral and civic questions. He frames education as a test of sympathy public spirit friendship and character asking whether one can love the weak be honest see beyond money and find meaning in simple acts and nature and even relate to the Creator.

University of Chicago

Auto accident leaves four injured in Huntsville

Four men Alan Hutchens Owen Graham Ben Cowley and Milton Lile were badly hurt in a Huntsville automobile crash around 10 yesterday morning. Hutchens faces possible fatal injuries with a crushed skull and internal damage while Graham suffered an eye injury and internal injuries. The others are badly hurt but expected to recover.

Train wreck near White's Station injures six near Richmond

North bound Louisville and Nashville train No. 38 wrecked near White's Station ten miles south of Richmond. Six injured but none fatally, fireman tossed from a cab into a creek but unharmed. Rails spread on a trestle caused the crash. track cleared after hours with detours for passenger service via Rowland.

Richmond Louisville & Nashville Cincinnati White's Station Here George Devore Rowland

Aim of the Livingston Celebration at Decatur

The Livingston celebration seeks to unite churches of all denominations and the public in a missionary appeal based on Livingstone's life and work. It aims to deepen interest in foreign missions and encourage better funding for missionary societies. The event is scheduled for Sunday evening, March 16 at 3 o'clock, at the First Methodist Church in Decatur.

Livingstone First Methodist Church Decatur

Southern farmers face $6.16 billion annual loss from credit and middlemen

Washington reports Prof. Coulter’s figures show farmers lose 6.163 billion yearly due to low prices, high consumer costs, credit rates, and middlemen. A southern conference in Richmond aims to cut losses via crop diversification and cooperative marketing and credit, boosting farm income and rural prosperity.

John Lee Coulter Census Bureau Richmond Va Toms

Gun returned to Sioux chief after decades

Washington report says Chief Hollow Horn Bear an Ogala Sioux, a 6 foot 3 inch figure who surrendered his gun twenty years ago when the government ordered all weapons taken from Indians in the Bad Lands. The gun has now been returned to the Acting Indian Affairs office.

Washington Hollow Horn Bear Terday Wim Jg

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S. Border Douglas, Arizona Constitutionalists Nacozari South Tele Douglas Nacozari Agua Prieta Auga Prieta Strong Rev Mathews Church H. B. Cagle R. M. Lipscomb Delite Nd Star Theatres Parker and Police Court News Wife Lipe Apartment House Huntsville Alan Hutch Ens Owen Graham Ben Cowley Milton Lile Hutches Gra Ham Meridianville Hutchins Turtle Ville Hutchens Is the W. T. Hutchens Ilies Virginia Graham Livingston South Gun Sioux
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