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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1918
Page
2
Dead Priest Diary Details Inhumane German Actions
Fragmentary OCR recalls a wartime account describing German troops crucifying a priest, Father Dupierreux, and parading clergy in carts. It mentions Red Cross pleas, a cross drawn in red chalk, and long transports toward Brussels as part of a brutal incident amid occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Father mix
Melis
Gertion
Dupierreux
Ban Sr Mpiange
Louvain
Brussels
Father Duplerreux
Wildcat Still Seized After Raid Near Falkville
Sheriffs deputy and Falkville officials captured one man, Jim Henderson, after surrounding a 60 gallon wildcat still at Oakhollow. Three suspects fled. 300 gallons of beer and 10 gallons of singlings were destroyed. The raid occurred about 10 pm and the still was transported to the Twin Cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Henderson
Bone
H. M. Wiley
T. P. Summerford
Falkville
George Lawrence
Oakhollow
Henderson
Twin Cities
Mrs Screws Receives Daily Tobacco Fund Aid for Alabama Troops
Mrs W P Screws of Montgomery wife of Col Screws commanding officer of the 167th Alabama regiment in France acknowledges receipt of the Daily Tobacco fund 62 16. She leads Alabama efforts to raise tobacco for the Alabama boys and notes shipments may go to the 167th Infantry CO for free distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Screws
Montgomery
Col. Screws
167Th
Alabama
France
167Th Infantry
Advertiser
Alwan
Josephine W. Sgrews
Barr Makes A Major Choice In France Affects Happiness
Barr faces a pivotal decision in France that shapes his personal happiness and future prospects. The fate of his ambitions hinges on this moment as local and emotional stakes collide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Barr
Overman Bill Moves to House Consideration
The Overman bill began a second stage as the measure was taken up in the House today. The administration expects to push it through the House in under a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Overman
Congress
House
Wanted ads for vehicles and secondhand goods in Decatur
Local notices list several want ads. J E Harrison seeks a Ford runabout or touring at 114 E Lafayette Decatur. E E Reager buys secondhand furniture and stores at 112 Church St Decatur. J EF Privett offers vulcanizing and Quaker tires on Second Ave. Z Carrell buys secondhand household goods at 117 W Church St De. French dry cleaning and Home Steam Laundry advertise cleaning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lafayette St
Decatur
J. E. Harrison
E. E. Reager
Church St
Morgan County
Quaker Tires
J. EF. Privett
Second Ave
Z. Carrell
Church. Street
French Dry Cleaning
Albany
Home Steam Laundry
Smith seeks Alabama State Senate seat in Second district
Announcement authorizes W. H. Smith of Town Creek Alabama as a candidate for State Senator from the Second district comprising Morgan and Lawrence counties subject to voters at the forthcoming August primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smith
Town Creek
Ala
Alabama
Morgan
Lawrence
Life Announces Candidacy for Alabama House Seat
The statement declares H. T. Life as a candidate for the Alabama House of Representatives from Morgan County, subject to the Democratic primary.
Tires Have A Sense Of Direction In Car Maintenance
An article explains tires develop a directional mood after time on a wheel and advise motorists to mark arrows on tires showing the direction of wear. Reversing tires can cause rapid wear, so note and respect the tire’s running direction and apply the same to spare tires.
Democratic Nomination Bid From Morgan County Candidate
A. Lynne announces run for the Democratic nomination for a Morgan County seat in the upcoming legislature. He presents himself as a candidate seeking to represent local interests in state government.
J R White Declared Candidate for Morgan County Sheriff
We are authorized to announce J R White of Hartselle Alabama as a candidate for sheriff of Morgan County subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held in August 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. White
Hartselle
Ala
Morgan County
W. J. Sparkman
Davidson Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Morgan County
W. V. Davidson is a candidate for Morgan county sheriff pending Democratic primary action. The announcement positions Davidson as a contender in the party’s sheriff race and notes the primary process will determine the outcome.
Albany man listed as sheriff candidate in Morgan county
We are authorized to announce R. L. Parsons of Albany Alabama as a candidate for sheriff of Morgan county, subject to the Democratic primary to be held in August 1918.
Names Appear On Casualty List From Page Continued
The article lists wounded severely and slightly among officers and enlisted, naming Maj. Richard B. Paddock and several captains, lieutenants, and privates from multiple states. It notes a sergeant killed in action Sergt. Ralph R. Parmley and a private who died of wounds Russel M. Pontious and another died of disease Sam Tug gle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B. Paddock
New York
John W. Cotton
Railroad Flat
Cal
Charles Porterfield, Jr
St. Paul
Minn
John Porter Pryor
el Paso
Tex
John ©. Boggs
Richmond
Frank Demalignon
Willmar
Thomas H. Judd
Pullman
Wash
Edward K. Merrihem
Newton
Mass
Hilarry Herbert
Scott
San Antonio
Ralph R. Parmley
Maysville
Ark
Russel M. Pontious
Norwich
Sam Tuggle
Box 26
Cordele
Butler Candidate for Morgan County Sheriff in 1918 Primary
Z Butler of Beat 9 seeks the Democratic nomination for Morgan County sheriff subject to the August 1918 primary. The announcement cites his candidacy and party affiliation to contest the sheriff’s office.
Davis Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Morgan County
B. E. B. Davis of Falkville declares his candidacy for Sheriff of Morgan County, subject to Democratic Party action at the August 1918 election.
Morgan County Sheriff Primary Candidate Sparkman
J Sparkman of Hartselle Alabama seeks the Democratic nomination for Morgan County sheriff in the August 1918 primary.
John F Gurley Runs for Morgan County Sheriff in 1918 Primary
John F Gurley is a candidate for sheriff of Morgan county Alabama subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918. His bid is noted in this early campaign item as the party contest shapes local law enforcement choices.
Robinson Seeks Re election in Morgan First District
JACK A ROBINSON declares candidacy for re election as Commissioner of Morgan County First District subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Jack A. Robinson
A D Johnson Announces Candidacy for Morgan County Commissioner
The announcement states A D Johnson is a candidate for Commissioner of the First District Morgan County Alabama, subject to the Democratic primary in August 1918. The notice designates the party and election year.
The Way Out at Delite and Star Theatres Today
The Way Out a World Picture stars June Elvidgé and Carlyle Blackwell is shown today at the Delite and Star theatres. Blackwell plays Robert Barr a young journalist while Elvidge portrays Alice Thornton a society girl in love. Mrs Thornton a foreign titled matchmaker attempts to break the pairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Elvidgé
Carlyle Blackwell
Delite
Star Theatres
Alllawyers
Robert Barr
Miss Elvidge
Alice Thornton
Barr
McCullouch Files for First District Commissioner Seat
W B McCullouch of Albany enters the race for Morgan county Alabama first district commissioner in the Democratic primary to be held in August 1918.
Foote Seeks Fourth District Morgan County Commissioner Post
John L. Foote of Hartselle announces candidacy to succeed himself as Morgan County Fourth District commissioner subject to the Democratic primary in August.
Edward B Almon Runs for Congress in Alabama District Eight
Authorized political notice announces Edward B Almon as a Democratic candidate for representative from Alabama's 8th district in the 66th Congress. The filing states the election date the second Tuesday in August 1918 and invites voter support while noting the ad is paid by Edward B Almon of Tuscaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Almon
United States
Alabama
Edward B&b. Almon
Tuscumbia
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Bupt Cowart
Aye euLey
Esee Valley Press
Asen
Belgium
Father Dupierreu
Hs Brassard
UB. Morgan
Pure Wildcat
Oden Ridge
Sheriff Forman
Nolen’s Ridge
Sher
Iff Forman
Screws
Mr. W. R. Shelton
bany-Decatur
W. R. Shelton
J. A. Thornhill
Albany Auction and Com. Co
Johnston St
Voorhees
South Lake Weir
Florida
Glover's Hat Shop
Lee St
Bank Street
Nice
Jersey
Third Ave
W. Nix
Long & Abel
4Th Avenue South
Coburn Clemons
Thompson's Drug Store
T. P. Davis
East Pond Street
East Albany
A.C. Watson
Austinville
Shropshire Ram
Oak Grove Stock Farm
H. &. Bowman
Prop
Buford
New
Morgan County Building and Loan Association
Decatur Land Company
City National Bank
L. B. Wyatt & Son
Call Wilder Place
M. Friedland
LaFayette St
H. T. Life
House of Representatives
B. F. Goodrich
A. Lynne
W. V. Davidson
Charles L. Knight
Castoni
San FranCisco
J.D. Bush Lumber and
Black Loan Company
R. L. Parsons
Albany, Ala
Evergland
Beaver
E. C. Payne Lumber CO
Casualty
W. M. Nyers
Covington
Sergt. Logan‘Sessoms
Stedman
N. C
Ernest B. Dekle
Metter
Young Frasier Cooledge
Dewey Gill
Trenton
Charley H. Kiuma
Houston
Harold H. Lanier
Pendleton
W. Z. Butler
Beat 9
B. EB. Davis
John F. Gurley
A. D. Johnson
Hart, Schaffner
Marx
Howard and
Foster
Oxfords
Spielberger
Alice
Thornton
Mrae
Iille
W. B. McCullouch
John L. Foote
Morgan County National Bank
U. 8
Treas
Fed
Hawks
W. A. Bibb
Life Insurance
Muller
Second Avenue
Albasy
Albany Silk Mills
L. B. Wyatt & Son Morgan Co
Natal
Bank Bldg
Southern Stone and Marble Co
Albany, Alabama
Green House Night Pubeer
Ae ‘Abeny
Henry Schulman
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