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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1924
Page
5
Miss Mary Gayden principal of a Greenwood Mississippi grammar school was found dead at her sister's Birmingham home from a self inflicted pistol wound. Authorities said the death appeared to be a despondent act, the result of a nervous breakdown.
The Morgan County Board of Review in Decatur Alabama will meet the first Monday in June 1924 at the courthouse to hear written protests. Taxpayers unsatisfied with fixed valuations may file objections in writing by May 26 1924, detailing each property item and the reason for the objection. H O Troop secretary of the board notes the filing deadline and process.
Nashville beat Chattanooga 8 to 2 while Birmingham defeated Chattanooga 12 to 2. Memphis routed Mobile 11 to 0. New Orleans posted 22.5 to 9 inning totals in a note, and Detroit beat Chicago 6 to 4 in the American League. National League saw Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 0 and Brooklyn 3 Boston 0 with Cincinnati St. Louis game rained out.
Handy's timely single in the tenth capped a 10 inning victory for the locals over Huntsville. Pepper pitched well with twelve strikeouts and eight hits allowed. Errors hurt Huntsville, Phillips lasted eleven safeties before Johnson relieved, poor fielding costly. Handy Odom Cobb and Singleton sparked the offense. Singleton made a fine center catch. Rev Roy to speak at Decatur Baptist Church midweek service led by Dr Davison.
Regular midweek service from 7 30 to 8 00 p m when Pastor E Floyd Olive will administer baptism. All candidates are to be present and members should stay for the regular business conference. A large crowd is expected and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
Mrs Alma Carter of Cullman Alabama credits Dr Thachers Liver and Blood Syrup with restoring her health after years of rheumatic pain and swollen joints She says she feels young again and can move about easily The ad notes a money back guarantee and lists Caddell Drug Co as the seller.
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