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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1924

Page

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Business men plan Courtland Decatur road opening drive

Albany Decatur merchants and public spirited men gather at Bank street to push the Courtland road project. Workers will unload at Fish Pond farm and resume labor. noon lunch will be provided. by six o clock Thursday the Courtland Decatur Pike aims to be open for Morgan and Lawrence counties, aided by Morgan Kiwanis and Albany Decatur Chamber of Commerce.

Albany- Decatur Bank Street Courtland Road Fish Pond Morgan Kiwanis Club Abany-Decatur Chamber of Commerce Courtland Lawrence County

Claim Agent Shot in Birmingham Railroad Office

J B Griffis the claim agent for the Southern railway was shot and seriously wounded at his Birmingham office by fellow agent C C Suddeth. Early reports to headquarters cited possible differences between the men as the motive for the shooting.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala J. B. Griffis Southern Railway C. C. Suddeth Nat

Mrs Bryan Appears Missing After Testimonial Cure Claim

Mrs William Jennings Bryan wife of the former presidential aspirant is reported missing from a hotel in Hazelhurst Georgia after a testimonial she gave claiming evangelist Rev Raymond Richey was curing her paralysis. She reportedly left to escape publicity.

William Jennings Bryan Hazelhurst Raymond Richey Terus Escavne

Come and See Is Edmonds Surest Sermon Topic

Dr. Henry M. Edmonds of Birmingham spoke at Westminster Presbyterian on Come and See continuing his Words from the Lips of Jesus series. He said belief becomes faith through commitment, comparing belief to accepting a railroad timetable and faith to getting on the train. The sermon explored how to begin a new relation with Christ and live by experience.

Jesus Henry M. Edmonds Birmingham Westminster Presbyterian Church God Christ

Rev Joseph H Harvey to become rector at St Peter’s Talladega

Rev Joseph H Harvey long active in St Louis Episcopal work and City Mission will leave his post as assistant rector to accept the rectorate of St Peter’s Church Talladega Ala starting June 1 He has previously led St Augustine's Church 1913 1917 and served with the City Mission for four years He is a member of the Missouri Sons of the American Revolution and Algabil Lodge 544 A F and A M district committees and has aided hospital and institutional care in the City Mission.

Joseph H. Harvey St. John’s Episcopa Willi Taladega St Peter's Church Episcopal Atlee H. Hoff St. John’s Episcopal Church Rev. Harvey Harvey Episcopal Church St. Louis Christ Church Cathedral Ant St. Peter’s Church Talladega Ala St. Augustine’s Church Church School of Religious Instruction Clericus Missouri Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Algabil Lodge A. F A. M

Mobile bootleggers paid informer about eighteen thousand

Harry French, government informer, testified in a federal court trial of 69 defendants for conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act. He said Mobile bootleggers paid about $18 000 for protection, a figure he had previously sworn to in an affidavit. He also stated he could not connect Paul Cazales with the alleged scheme after a year of inquiry.

Associated Press Mobile Ala Harry French French A. R. Butler Prohibition G. T. McCorvey Paul Cazales Rumning

State AG Withdraws View on Morgan County School Plan

The attorney general's office withdraws its ruling that House Bill 1010 creating five Morgan County school districts was unconstitutional. In a letter to Representative J A Forman dated the 5th, Harwell G Davis says the opinion has been withdrawn and the state superintendent of education informs the parties.

Morgan County J. A. Forman County Board of Education State Superintendent of Education Harwell G. Davis

Anniston Favors Ford Offer on Shoals Property

J J Peebles of Anniston announced that 75 percent of residents support Henry Ford's bid for the Shoals property. He said a statewide vote would likely pass and that Ford would implement fertilizer plans and more.

Anniston Ford Henry Ford J. J. Peebles Shoals United States Tennessee Valley Aly Mr. Peebles

Draining Ponds In County Aims to Cut Malaria Mosquitoes

A Tennessee Valley engineer for the state health department surveys the Lilly Pond near Flint to reduce malaria mosquito breeding. Plans include draining bar pits and possibly Dry Creek improvements to speed water to the Tennessee river. public cooperation urged to puncture empty cans to prevent standing water.

Rector Dry Creek Tennessee River

Unification of Methodist Episcopal Churches Adopted

The Methodist Episcopal church North voted 842 to 13 to unify with the Southern church. Reports say the South's general conference backed near unanimity, with bishops awaiting a decision on a special session to finalize unification.

Unification OF Churches Associated Press Shringsfield Mass Methodist Episcopal Church North Methodist Episcopal Church South Methodist Episcopal General Conference Nashville Tenn General Conference Methodist ‘Episcopal Church Southern Methodist Church Board of Missions Mouton Southern Church College of Bishops

Spencer Class Plans Picnic at San Souci Cave

The Spencer Class will meet at Central Methodist church Thursday evening at 7 30 to go to San Souci cave for a picnic.

Spencer Central Methodist Church San Souci Cave

Manufacturer to Stay at Home and Keep Mayo There

Henry Ford will not appear before the Senate Agriculture Committee nor send a representative. In a letter to Senator Norris, Ford said the offer had been before the committee for two years, written and clear, with nothing to add. He said his decision not to appear was strengthened by Norris’s recent effort to reflect on the President’s integrity regarding the Muscle Shoals offer.

Norris Senate Committee On Agrculture United States Associated Press Washington James Martin Miller Telengman Coolidge Henry Ford Pear Seth Miller Citi Tadern Cr v. Ca Ford Saar Ford Shoals

Handy's hit ends winning game at Malone Park

Central edged Huntsville High 9 to 8 in ten innings at Malone Park on Tuesday. Handy sparked the rally with a clutch double and later scored the winning run as Tuck crossed on a single by Singleton following a Pepper error. Pepper earned the win in relief after a rough start, with key hits from Brendel and Johnson helping Huntsville mount a late charge before Central prevailed.

Central Huntsville Malone Park Tuck Singleton Kirby Mitchell Handy Pepper Dickey Cobb Brendel Johnson Knowles Tenneyello Phillips Odom Burns Maness

Dry Docks Busy With Many Boats in Albany

The American Oak Leather company docks near the Tennessee river in East Albany handle shipyard work. They build new boats and repair old ones with heavy activity supplying barges for the N C and St L railroad and new ferries like The Twin Cities for Huntsville contractors.

Twin Cities American Oak Leather Company Tennessee River East Albany American Oak Leather Copany Paducah N. C St. L Guntersville Huntsville Parties Twin Cites Bee Line

Norris Says Ford Is Trying to Divert Attention

James Martin Miller quotes President Coolidge denying any Ford conspiracy while Norris accuses Ford of shifting public focus from the Muscles Shoals debate. Miller says the president intended to deliver a message, and Norris vows to defend national resources amid官 Ford statements.

Norris Ford

Automobiles Spark Stark Contrast in Europe Says Dr Edmonds

Dr Henry M Edmonds of Birmingham touring Westminster Presbyterian church revival comments highlight European conditions. He notes Leila in France had few cars while Amsterdam streets bustled with bicycles and the 15 million worldwide autos figure cited by Dr Goodwin. He warns Americans live in luxury Europe lacks money for luxuries like cotton hose. He observes Germany leaning toward absolute rule and shows curiosity about military parades.

Henry M. Edmonds Birmingham Westminster Presbyterian Church America Europe Leila Dr. Edmonds L. F. Goodwin Dam Holland Amsterdam France Paris Germany

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