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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1912
Page
1
Churches across Decatur and beyond observe Mother's Day with special services and programs. Sunday schools and congregations recite mothers themed scripture and songs, honoring mothers with white carnations for late providers, as ministers preach on motherly love.
Prof Charlers a noted science healer filed a 100000 damage suit against Thomas L Temple claiming he alienated his wife’s affections. The couple known for science healing were involved in a divorce battle over alimony. The alleged acts occurred at Texarkana and other places, with gifts and devices cited. Charlers married in San Antonio in 1898.
J Bruce Ismay managing director of the White Star Line arrives on the Adriatic in Liverpool. He is cheered amid a crowd that congratulates him on his escape from disaster and says he has no complaint about U S investigative committee, though American papers are accused of unfair treatment.
Foreman Boswell who oversees the W. M. Leftwich Company street pavement project suffered a painful accident when his hand became entangled in a concrete mixer. The engine was stopped and he received medical treatment at once.
D. L. Williams sues North Alabama Traction Company for 25000 in Morgan County Court alleging his son Coy Williams was killed when struck by a Fourth Avenue street car weeks ago. Eyewitnesses say the car was speeding. company denies. Callahan Harris and Byster attorneys are named.
Nashville Tennessee May 11 chancellor John Allison widened an injunction against the club prohibiting Sunday and weekday games within the state. The ruling cites Sabbath laws as part of the club charter, directs Gen. Robert Vaughn to wind up club assets, and rejects bond and dissolution requests.
The April report for the Madison county dispensary shows Huntsville received 1500, the county 333333, and the state 61600. With 25 working days, sales ranged from 224 to 1926.15 dollars, and total sales reached 410799.55 dollars.
A report from Chairman W. C. Agee of the excise commission shows Birmingham and Jefferson County liquor revenue for May 1. The 912 liquor scheme generated 275 000 in receipts with the city receiving 129 205, the county 68 925, and the rate 27 570.
Alderman E C Payne just back from Buffalo and eastern points says Republicans shun Roosevelt and may back Hughes or Debs. He notes strong northern support for Champ Clark and weaker enthusiasm for Wilson, with Taft and Roosevelt’ s mudslinging turning Republicans away. Payne reports Niagara Falls had heavy snow and ice during his visit.
New York May 11 Folke Brandt former valet to Mortimer L Schiff was ordered returned to Dannemora prison by the appellate division of the supreme court The court dismissed the writ of habeas corpus and ruled the case proper for further action by the United States Supreme Court.
Five lots in the Pry addition cast a vote in favor of Prof. J. M. Collier yesterday. D A B Lampkin and 8 W Irwin led the pro Collier effort with a five to zero result.
Impeachment proceedings against Sheriff Schelling of Cullman County will be resumed next Thursday as the Supreme Court takes up the case again.
Market notes show middling cotton at 11 1 4 with a bure middling 14 1 2 and market strength suggested by the report. Buyers and sellers monitor price signals as demand appears firm across the segment.
A fragmentary weather update indicates a fall trend with generally cooler air expected. The unreadable text suggests a change in conditions but lacks specific dates or temperatures.
From a box car office General Tellez reports to United Press that Federal forces under Huerta are marching toward the rebels after a night trek across the desert. He says about a hundred rebels were killed yesterday and that the Federal position is secure with high spirits. Rebels are described as tired and hungry as control of northern Mexico hinges on the forthcoming clash.
T. L. Bowles yesterday purchased from W. B. McCulloch three cottages and a business lot on Fourth Avenue for 2800 dollars, partly cash and partly an automobile. He may build a business house on the lot, located in the heart of the South town business center.
Associate Justice Pitney administered the oath of office as John Grieve Hu pen became president of Princeton University. Taft and Preetia were awarded honorary LL D degrees at the ceremony in Princeton, New Jersey.
In Toledo on May 11 a dentist clinic exhibited John Schnitker aged six who has a metal tooth in his mouth said to be caused by pre natal influence. The tooth reportedly formed without dental surgery and traces of earlier silver filling appeared in the child's tooth development.
The popular haberdasher Sam Spielberger testifies to the drawing power of the DMA Daily's advertising columns. He notes strong remittance from readers and asserts he wouldn’t spend money unless results prove effective.
A Decatur Daily fund sent 110.46 for flood relief in the Mississippi Valley and 32.58 to Natchez. The Commercial Appeal notes the donations, assures careful use, and thanks Decatur readers.
Mrs. L. 8. Wilder sold the old Rolling Stock plant in East Decatur to Hitt Lumber Company for about 10000 dollars. The buildings will be wrecked and about a million feet of lumber taken, leaving 200000 thousand feet for Hitt. The landmark plant, once a thriving industry, was bought out by a rival and closed. W. B. Edmundson negotiated the sale.
News from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and New Roads reports rising floodwaters after heavy rains. Levees may break, towns like Plauchville are flooded, and residents cling to hope despite danger. Separate items note a shooting in Scranton and a contentious deportation case in San Diego involving Socialist groups.
Jim Scott, a Negro, was jailed after New Decatur police reported a robbery at a boarding house on East Cain street. He was fined 50 dollars and costs by Mayor Pro Tem Cook for bringing stolen property into New Decatur, with his trousers later missing from the jail and replaced by overalls for court.
Central Baptist Church will hold Sunday services led by Rev. James David Gwaltney D. D. The morning sermon titled The Symphony of Motherhood will be followed by The Perils of the Cup in the evening. The Second Coming sermon planned for tonight will be preached soon.
Special services appropriate to Mother's Day will be held at eleven o'clock. White roses will be presented to every mother and the church will be fittingly fed in their honor. "Mother's Day" will be sung. Everyone is invited.
You are invited to observe Mother s Day with us tomorrow. Those away from home and mother are invited to our services at 11 a m and 8 p m. Sunday school 9 45 a m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o clock.
Sermon by the pastor at 11 a m titled First Thing First. Epworth League at 7 p m. Dr Ao Po Montagne, president of Howard College at Birmingham, will deliver the commencement sermon for the Decatur High.
Hirst Baptist Church in Decatur urges all parents to attend the 9:30 Sunday school hour. The 11 o'clock morning service will feature the pastor in the pulpit with the discourse titled The Blessings of the Righteous. No evening service is held here.
Promoter Peter Ballas plans a roof garden atop seven leased buildings in Decatur. The project will include a skating rink, dancing, refreshments, moving pictures, and vine trellises with extensive electric lighting. Ballas travels for permits and contracts before announcing a start date.
In Pittsburg on May 11 Frank Bingang disrobed in the rear yard of Mrs Henry W Oliver sister in law of Senator George Pr Oliver. He then threw a brick through a cellar window and entered the cellar where officers found him after a struggle. A policeman was bitten and injured during the arrest.
In Washington on May 11 Judge Richardson of Alabama departed for Nashville after weeks of illness. His brother James B. Richardson is said to be improving.
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