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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1920

Page

4

State Witnesses Declare Slayer Insane Plea Rejected

Testimony from police chief Perchey and several neighbors contends Roberson was sane on the day of the killing. Lawyers chaired by Judge Lindsay argued over admissibility as the defense rested and rebuttal wrapped up with Halbrooks and McGuthra conflicting on a brick incident.

Gy Pee Acu Roberson Omalah Perchey J.q.Perchey Aaa Almon Chenault Lindsay Hartselle Porter Brindley John T. Tower Brindley George Burts Ed Nichols John Kyle Robert Sabotka G. C. Halbrooks McGuthra Halbrooks Soliceitor Almom

Notice Day Set for Nearing Probate of Will in Alabama Court

The Morgan County Probate Court in Alabama sets March 19 1920 as filing date for a will claimed to be Felix B. Hunter's and April 19 1920 as hearing date. Parties including Mrs Beitie Ralston Smith and others in Lewisburg Tennessee may contest. Notary statement attached covers Albany Decatur Daily ownership and circulation details.

State of Alabama Morgan County Beitie Ralston Smith Anna Ralston Eady George Ralston Jas. H. Ralston Lewisburg Tenn Felix B. Hunter Cora E. Hunter Congress Albany-Decatur Albany Alabama Morgan W. R. Shelton Albany-Decatur Daily Tennessee Valley Printing Co Aint. Ala R. T. Sheppard

Albany to Welcome Office Supply Co

C P McDaniel, secretary manager, says Albany will soon have an Office Supply Co. The store will offer a full line of high grade stationery and office supplies, including desks filing cases and book cases, pending a suitable location. The owner to be announced.

C. P. McDaniel McDaniel

Golden Rule Kiwanis Banquet Sparks Community Service

Fifty Kiwanis members attended a luncheon at the Albany Chamber of Commerce rooms. Speakers from afar emphasized freedom of thought mercy and a square deal as guiding principles. The group aims to strengthen and contribute constructively to the community.

Albany Chamber of Commerce Mercy Kiwanis

Auto damaged in collision near Johnston street and Second avenue

An automobile owned by L. C. Charles was damaged early last night when it collided with a vehicle driven by Mrs. B B Pickens near Johnston street and Second avenue. Charles suffered a gash on his arm. Pickens was unhurt. Charles reportedly maneuvered to avoid another vehicle.

L. C. Charles B. B. Pickens Johnston Street Second Avenue Charles

Three Buy Stock at Fertilizer Co

The Decatur firm is now owned by Henry A Pratt Henry A Skeges and Arthur Jones after a stockholders meeting. Jones was added to the board and elected secretary treasurer. The new owners are prominent local businessmen and expect rapid growth under their management.

Decatur Fis Fat Capital Forest of the Internet ‘Agricultural Corporation Henry A Pratt Henry A. Skeges Arthur Jones Jones

Rain Out Delays Albany Huntsville Baseball Opener

Rain washed out both attempts to open the season for Albany and Huntsville. The Huntsville game was called off yesterday, and a planned doubleheader today also fell to rain, leaving both teams waiting to start on the diamond.

Graseler Albany Huntsville

Number 40 Blood Remedy Promises Relief

Testimonial from Mrs W F Smith of Murphysboro Illinois claims Number 40 for The Blood corrected chronic rheumatism inflammations and blindness in her daughter after five bottles. Her father also reports improved mobility and younger feel after five bottles. The ad credits J C Mendephall of Evansville Indiana and lists local druggists as sellers.

W. F. Smith Murphysboro Ill 7. C. Mendephall Evansville Ind Preuit-Dillebay Drug Co Ard

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