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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
1
Fire largely confined to an upstairs room at the St George Cafe caused water damage estimated over a thousand dollars The loss is fully insured and the cafe plans to reopen Monday Investigators suspect a cigarette started the blaze as smoke filled the hotel annex upper floor and water damaged cafe fixtures through the ceiling
Enthusiasts from forty four states gathered in Birmingham Alabama on April 24 and 26 to organize the United States Good Roads Association with Senator John J Bankhead as president and other leaders named to steer federal aid efforts. The move aims to consolidate national road groups into a single influential body to secure federal support.
Lawrence Lind bloom, a Chicago chauffeur, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to fourteen years for killing Joseph Weise in 1910. He drove about fifteen miles per hour and continued two blocks after the impact before stopping when Weise’s body became entangled. Four automobile owners served on the jury.
A. M. Lund of Little Rock has been elected Civil Engineer of New Decatur. Mr Lupa will assume duties immediately and oversee paving on Moulton and Grant streets and Mourth avenue.
The Decatur music lovers anticipate an entertainment next Thursday evening May 8 at the Masonic Theatre by the Apollo Glee Club. The program blends classic and popular tunes performed by top local musical talent promising a tuneful and delightful evening.
At the home of the bride's parents in Athens the ceremony took place at 11 o clock with Dr B B Glasgow officiating. Blanche Binford daughter of Mr and Mrs Berry H Binford became the wife of Thomas Eubanks a leading Athens businessman. In Gadsden a man named Reed claims the suspect in the Walter Pryor killing of G F Quest at Alabama Power was identified and awaits confirmation.
By unanimous action the Corey Commercial Club adopted resolutions changing the model industrial city’s name to Fairfield. The move reflects a rebranding effort by local business leaders seeking a fresh civic identity.
Cullman county issued bonds totaling $160000 for road building and sold the entire issue to A E Jackson of Decatur at par with 4 1 4 percent interest. County commissioners celebrate the sale as a prompt, discount-free transaction enabling immediate road construction.
Deputies seized a sixteen gallon still three miles from Walnut Grove after arresting Joe Bannister and D B Clathorn in a raid conducted early today. Two other men connected with the still are being sought as officers found the operation in progress.
Dalvine the Great, America's foremost hypnotist, opens a three day engagement at the Masonic Theatre Monday. Calvine will present new tests of hypnotism and mesmerism in a show blending mystery enchantment and comedy for a marvels séance audience.
A. M. Baker of Payne Lumber Company lost a finger in an accident at the plant today involving the machinery.
Florence Alabama May 3 Peter Pattick Jr fined 54 dollars in police court for joining a parade by normal college boys advertising baseball games. He was among six town youths fined five dollars for egg throwing the crowd. Pattick drew a pistol and ordered the boys to dance. evidence did not show the dance style.
Deputy Marshal A J Collier arrested Arthur Hughes near Pinkerd for stealing a registered package from the post office at J Pinkerd and brought him to Dothan. Commissioner Tutweller set the trial for May 12 and allowed bond of 500 dollars. In Gadsden, G F Quest died from gunshot wounds inflicted Tuesday night by Walter Pryor.
Brown Bros. & Co and Potter Choate Prentice purchased from the Louisville and Washington Railroad Company six million five hundred thousand dollars in equipment Series A six percent gold bonds. Bonds mature semi annually from December 1, 1918 to June 1, 1928, secured by over seven million two hundred thousand dollars in collateral.
Tickets for Chatauqua opening May 31 have been received by Secretary J W Cunningham and may be obtained through seventy five guarantors who each promised to dispose of ten tickets. apply at the City National Bank for delivery.
Allan Watson as president of the Knox county civil union has sworn a federal warrant for W. P. Black of Knoxville charging him with violating the Webb anti whisky shipping bill recently passed by Congress. The hearing before the U.S. commissioner is set for May 12 in Knoxville.
Miss Mary N. Vogan died yesterday at 1:00 PM at the family home 322 Briermap Street. Funeral services will be held there at 2:00 PM by Rev. Burris of the Christian church. Remains will be shipped to New Castle Pennsylvania.
A negro hobo was arrested last night in the L. and N. railroad yards and locked up in the county jail.
Sheriff McCulloch raided the old bank building this morning finding only a few bottles of whiskey. The vault search produced a cloud of dust with no empty bottles discovered.
The regular monthly meeting of the South Town W C T U is postponed to the afternoon of May 22. Mrs James M Locke will host the event and a good program has been arranged. Mrs Herman L Turner, Secy.
Census Bureau bulletin reports 49 000 children under 16 employed in cotton manufacture. Textile industries remain top child employers with 40 221 in cotton goods, 11 111 in hosiery and knitting mills, 9 942 in woolen and felt industries.
A large crowd witnessed a polished amateur show at the Masonic Theatre last night. About 140 local youths filled the cast with deft acting and singing in Fi Fi of the Toy Shop. Directors Mr and Mrs Harrington Adams earned praise for staging, costumes, and pace, while Miss Blanch Tog Miss Hattie Alexander Miss Mary Williams and Mrs W R Smith delivered standout performances enhancing the evening's wholesome charity.
Washington May 3 A Kentucky boy E Stout Lillard son of Col E H Lillard secretary to Senator Bradley refused a $1 200 position as stenographer to Senator Bradley's Revolutionary Claims Committee because he could not earn the salary while undergoing treatment for curvature of the spine. He plans to wear braces for six months and insisted he would not draw pay for work he could not perform satisfactorily.
An unknown Black man, a member of the electric gang at Harris Station, was carried into Decatur with a burly cut head after a late night incident. Initial reports said he was struck by a freight train, but doubt remains and police may investigate.
The article outlines why advertisers are noteworthy in the community. It praises enterprising and conservative traits, careful buying, precise accounting, and orderly stock, with fair pricing and open dealings guiding trade. It emphasizes method, market awareness, and customer focus.
Buddy Rusher, a black man from Valdosta, Ga., was arrested by the Decatur and Sheffield police at Copeland Park for grand larceny tied to a tailor shop robbery at Sheffield. Officers recovered part of the stolen clothing across four locations and noted a ring found on arrival but not at jail. If convicted, he faces a stiff sentence. Milam returned to Sheffield with the prisoner.
A study outlines how a reliable trader profits by fair pricing, antedated stock clearance, and customer education. He prioritizes steady trade, favors honest newspaper advertising over slick sales, welcomes competition, and values accurate, respectful coverage of his business in the press.
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