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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
2
If you do not receive your paper regularly please call 46 New Decatur to obtain prompt delivery. Notify us if missing. Advertising rates available on application. Advertisers must submit copy to the office by noon on publication day to ensure service.
Mr and Mrs B L Rainey today placed about 150 Bibles in the bedrooms of the Hotel Lyons and Echols Hotel The Bibles are furnished by the Gideons a traveling religious order with a large membership in the United States.
The School Improvement Association scored another triumph with an entertaining program at the West Decatur schoolhouse to benefit school improvement. Guests enjoyed pantomime and Victrola selections. Over 40 dollars was realized.
Huntsville March 29 Jesse Brooks a prosperous farmer aged 52 with a wife and ten year old son was found guilty this morning of attempted rape and faces a twenty year sentence in the penitentiary. He had previously been arrested for an attempted assault on a young schoolteacher from Whitesburg. Hon D C Almon conducted the prosecution.
Many sufferers from rheumatism have been surprised and delighted with the prompt relief afforded by applying Chamberlain's Liniment. Not one case of rheumatism in ten requires any internal treatment whatsoever. This liniment is for sale by 8. M. Thompson, New Decatur, and Decatur Drug Co., Decatur.
A long hotel arrivals list includes names and origins such as Geo., Bunder, Memphis. T. S. Melvin, Chicago. J. A. McHatton, Crescent View John G. Smith, Birmingham. A. W. Daley and wife Florence. I. C. Barnett, Huntsville. W. H. Cardwell, Louisville. A. Websler, New York. S. A. Frazier, Pulaski. Thos. Meyer, New York. P. M. Harris, Boston. B. E. Mayes, Nashville. Wm. F. Peters, Cincinnati. Jere Murphy, Huntsville. T. A. Stracks, Ind.. T. A. Ross, Ky.. E. O. Biven, Montgomery. M. J. Towenthal, New York. R. P. Derney, Birmingham. F. A. McAllester, T. N. Summers, Chattanooga. W. W. Bowden. W. M. Cowan, Atlanta. J. M. Williamson, Anniston. R. H. Scriver, Birmingham. J. C. Wowall, Chicago. H. M. Allen, Chattanooga. S. S. Tanner, Miner. Jas. A. Dednean, Talladega. W. L. Porter, Tuskeega. L. R. Willis, Baltimore. C. Denio, Gadsden.
A partial roster of individuals appears in a historical notice, naming L. F. Mayes and wife Arthur C. Bryant Huntsville BK P. Rimp Nashville J. M. Mitchner Nashville E Gilbert Nashville R. R. Bowling Louisville J. C. Jones Huntsville A. P. Moore Huntsville P. DD Gilbert St. Louis Co. W. Ashcraft Florence S. Summands Huntsville A. J. Brown Greenville T. F. Kruse Milwaukee A. F. Hagin Dickson W. Merrill Bufaula Jno A. Pruett Florence B. F. Pierce Huntsville.
A columnist argues for organizing a local team, professional or amateur, citing fan interest and church music benefits. Mentions Decaturs in the Southeastern league, and compares costs and potential payroll with Joe Wood of the Red Sox.
The manager commends his pitchers and players for loyalty, noting he will likely keep about seven pitchers. Chase has been diligent, and the group has worked hard with Chance to rebound from last year’s disaster and stay near the first division.
J H Johnson and W E Jones of Birmingham visited Kings Landing on the Alabama river after W H Day reported finding a white man's body in the river last Saturday. They suspect the body may be a relative of Jones, killed weeks ago near Birmingham, with two men under arrest. If identified, the body will be returned to Birmingham.
Decatur Daily carrier boys defeated Telegram 14 to 1. Lineups included Telegram: Gracn, Cotton Perry, Preston, Collier, Hamilton, Roberston, Low, Hewlett, Daily: Wilkinson, Goldell, Swanson, Safley, Motherway, H. Goldell, Bowles, Clark, Drake.
New York March 29 President Frank Farrell of the New York American League Club says the club, under Manager Frank Chance, is in good shape for the pennant race after a three week Bermuda training camp. He notes Chance is in fine health and has shaped the players for strong effort this season.
The piece urges business owners to actively participate in advertising to attract customers. It asserts advertising will also fulfill its role, but emphasizes the need for the advertiser to contribute effort and responsibility.
The notice lists morning and evening services with speakers Cameron Johnson of Richmond VA on Master Missionaries I Have Known and New China with stereoptical views. Free lecture series described by Pastor W N Sheil. Sunday School at 9 30 A M. A second entry notes regular services at 11 A M and 7 30 P M by Rev K N Matthews with subjects Lay mans Part in Building up the Local Church and Solomons Choice.
Tomorrow at First Baptist Church marks Mission Day with a 9 30 Sunday School program of songs and recitations. At 11 church service features a sermon on Cross Bearing and Crown Wearing. Young People’s Union meets at 6 30 with evening service at 7 30. Members asked to bring an offering for Home Missions.
A cordial invitation to attend services at Central Baptist Church tomorrow. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m The pastor speaks at 11 on Making Disciples of all Nations and at 7 30 on Selling Out to do Evil Come thou with us and we will do thee good.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m with the subject The Coming Revival. Next Sunday the Gastoin Mallard revival begins and every church member is expected to contribute to the effort. All churches and Christian people are invited to cooperate in this evangelistic event.
Preaching schedules at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by Pastor Rev J E Merrill. Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Special service at 2 30 p m with Rev John T Oakley assisting at revival services. Sermons delivered strongly as public attendance grows. All invited.
The American floated upriver yesterday carrying two car loads of Bat Brand Fertilizer. Authorities note the voyage involved moving fertilizer by water and unspecified destination or purpose.
A 1913 sheriff notice under a Vindition Exponas directs sale of L B Easter property in Decatur Morgan County Alabama. The public auction will expose the right and interest in Lot No 5 Spencer Cantwell Addition described along Lafayette Street and Courtland Road to satisfy a judgment in favor of B Crawford.
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