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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1920
Page
3
Wilbur Smith a 23 year old former Negro soldier was lynched at Le Grande Alabama about ten o clock Thursday night. He reportedly confessed to assaulting the six year old daughter of the man he worked for. The girl was taken to Montgomery with her condition listed as serious.
The census bureau released 1920 preliminary population totals for Chattanooga Tennessee and Macon Georgia. Chattanooga increased to 7 895 from 44 604 in 1910 and Macon rose to 52 525 from 40 665, gains of roughly 29 percent.
Jos A Bryan died at Bainbridge Ohio on March 9 at about 80. He resided here about fifteen years and was highly esteemed for his quiet demeanor and kindness. He was a charter member of Decatur Lodge No 52 I O O F organized in 1888.
The Ward Liner Esperanza, carrying 45 passengers and 106 crew, went ashore yesterday and has been towed into port, according to a wireless dispatch received in New York on March 12.
The article lists numerous delegates for districts six through ten with names and home towns such as Tuscaloosa Centerville Gadsden Ashville Florence Decatur Huntsville Birmingham Bessemer Marion Carrollton Hamilton Jasper Vernon Fayette and more. The format shows multiple delegates per district headed by district labels and includes several Birmingham residents among the nominees.
Rev David Park president of Alabama Presbyterian college at Anniston will address the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning. He is son of the late Dr John S Park a former pastor. The visit aims to acquaint Decatur Presbyterians with the Synodical institution’s work and needs, not to seek funds. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
In Centralia the murder trial jury received instructions today and may retire for a verdict tonight. A speedy decision is anticipated as the jurors begin deliberations.
An advertisement promises a hair color restorer that turns gray or faded hair dark again. It claims visible new dark hair with regular use and cites scientific principles. Sold by Albany Drug Co. in Albany Iowa and drug stores or by mail for five cents.
A prominent business man extols indoor activity and outdoor action to keep the liver active and poisons cleared. He promotes BARBA CALL Rhubarb Calomel tablets as a simple health aid, claiming they improve alertness and vigor. Sold by druggists in Albany and Decatur for 35 cents with a money back guarantee.
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