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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1915
Page
3
The legislative judiciary committee arrived from Dothan to hear supreme court members discuss changes advisable for Alabama's judiciary and state laws. The panel will proceed to Mobile this afternoon.
A city flavor note clings to the Drug Co location at 30 21 as patrons seek top ice cream sodas. The casual endorsement highlights Preyit Dille hay as a local favorite option.
Washington submitted the American reply to the British order on council for final cabinet review. President Wilson indicated the note would be sent to London within 24 hours.
Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts a congregational social Wednesday at 7 30 in the evening. A short program will be rendered and reports from all church and Sabbath School departments for the quarter. A social hour will follow and all members and friends are invited.
OfficialTable Averages of the Sunday schools of Decatur listed by church including Central Baptist New Decatur Baptist South Town East Town First Christian New Decatur First Methodist Central Methodist Ninth Street Methodist South Town First Presbyterian Decatur West Side Presbyterian West Town Westminster Presbyterian New Decatur Willoughby Presbyterian South Town St John Army Decatur New Decatur J John Episcopalian Jackson St Christian Church. Next week new rolls will appear and no reduction is expected for the quarter starting April 4 though increases are expected. Self denial boxes were opened at morning service yielding 22.98 dollars.
Telegraphers of Western Union in St Louis vote to strike unless Federal mediator Blackman resolves issues. They allege lockers were robbed of a union list and several members were dismissed for union membership, prompting the action as mediator heads from Washington.
Under order by Hon. Jere Murphy trustee in bankruptcy dated March 22 1915 I as trustee announce sale of all assets of Morgan County Ala Cola Bottling Co bankrupt in New Decatur and Hartselle including bottling plants fixtures equipment one wagon one automobile and books for cash subject to bankruptcy court confirmation sale at 11 AM March 24 1915 on Johnston Street near Second Avenue New Decatur Alabama prospects may view outfits before sale.
Gene Poltier of Spring Maid performs in Lady Luxury at the Masonic Theatre on Thursday April 4. The production features Poltier in a principal role, drawing local audience to an evening of drama and entertainment.
The Masonic Theatre hosts the beauty chorus Lady Luxury on Thursday April 1 with Floerence Webber leading a strong cast. Forrest Huff Arthur Albro Joseph Herbert Donald Mac Donald Emilie Lea and Jean Pellitier headline a versatile lineup of singers dancers and comedy performers.
The feature follows Dirk Morgan a trusted gang member who steals gold from a steamer Empress plans a hold blast and escape Anne Warner deserts her family to stop the plot in a dramatic sea deck struggle she flings the bomb away and Morgan falls to his death Anne is reunited with husband and child The second film is a Princess titled And He Never Knew rounding out the bill.
Cleo Madison delivers a dramatic performance in The Mystery Woman a two reel 101 Bison drama where she forces her husband’s attacker to shoot himself by pressing the revolver against the villain. Joseph King Edward Slowman and Ray Hanford also appear in support roles as billed.
The Rev RB Wyatt of New Decatur Alabama has been chosen as pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Gadsden Alabama. A congregational meeting decided he would fill the pulpit with satisfaction and he will start about April 1 after visiting relatives in Birmingham and preaching his last sermon at First Baptist.
Morgan County commissioners court will hold their first April session at the courthouse on Monday. The board is expected to be in session for several days with routine business on the agenda and potential Easter candy listings at Preuit Dillehay Drug Co.
Madison Heights resident Charles A Ragland writes praising Thedford's Black Draught for indigestion stomach troubles and colds. He claims relief after a few days noting heartburn and fullness ease and cites the product’s 75 years of successful use as proof of merit.
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