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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1915
Page
4
A historic column reflects on civic virtue and women’s role in public life. It notes a seventh anniversary celebration for Little Annie Pearl Bod dry with family and friends in a white and red decor, plus social notices from Central Methodist Church activities and local weddings and illnesses.
A confession reveals a planned robbery by four Black suspects at a Southern end office. Detectives Williams and Rochelle confronted them in a hidden alley, injuring Alex Harris and capturing Watt Mérsé in a running duel. Two suspects remain at large.
Judge Edward Almon resigns as attorney for the Southern Railway effective March 4 and will return to practicing law. He is replaced by Hon. A. H. Carmichael, Speaker of the House, with Walter H. Williams remaining as assistant attorney under Carmichael. Judge Atchon will continue general practice this year.
Prayer meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening at 7 30 with topic Essentials of a Revival The public is invited Marriage licenses Floyd Howell and Myrtle Powell both of Hartselle Wilson Swan of Lacon to Eric Fortenberg of Lacon.
City officials announce that delinquents in taxes and licenses may pay by April 1 without new penalties, except statutory interest. The measure notes depressions in business but warns enforcement will begin after April 1. Authority figures ARE HARDAGE and HENRY HARTUNG sign as Mayor and City Clerk.
The ground hog retires from office after a six week term ends and the Weather Man steps in to interpret the furry predictor forecasts. Snow and rain dominate the day with the sun briefly peeking through.
Tomorrow locals observe St Patrick Day with the tradition of wearing green. The article notes the holiday mood and shamrock displays among the Decatur Hibernians and others in observance of the patron saint.
Mrs. Buteneuer and Mr. Haas with sons George and Henry returned from Cullman. J. Buteneuer and several locals attended the funeral of Mrs. Walter De Vine in Cullman on Sunday. Beekeeping notes and a trip to Athens were mentioned in passing by residents.
McDuff Virginia mother Mrs J B Whittaker credits Thedford s Black-Draught with preventing serious illness after years of headaches and stomach trouble She praises the vegetable remedy for her family noting quick relief for children and its long history of use and affordability
The Third Ward School Improvement League hosts an oyster supper on Saturday March 20 from 5 p m in the vacant building next to J D McCormick store Grant Street east. Tickets cost 25 cents.
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