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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
3
A brief item notes financial figures tied to Capital Stock Surplus and the Profitea Discount from an advertising report. The short read highlights collections and adjustments without detailed context or names.
A. G. Patterson, nominated for president of the state public service commission by an overwhelming vote, thanks Alabama voters for their support. He says the victory reflects public demand for service by officials and pledges to push the slogan Put service in the public service commission while seeking cooperation from associate members.
Funeral services were held for Miss Lucia Nelson who died Thursday at W C Howell’s home on Jackson Street. Burial took place near Falkville. Surviving relatives include two sisters Léttie Nelson of Albany and Maud Douglass of Falkville, two half sisters Ola Kimm and Dorothy Aycock, both of Falkville, and three half brothers M L Nelson J H Stephenson of Falkville and Frank Nelson of Birmingham.
Rev. W. F. Wilks has been in Washington at the Southern Baptist convention and will return in time to fill the pulpit Sunday morning. Regular services will be held both morning and night with a baptismal service Sunday night.
Bro. Beeil will preach at Tanner at 2 30 PM and return for the 7 45 PM service. He will address the subject When does Paith Save. Public singing follows. A tent meeting with G C Brewer is scheduled the 2nd Sunday morning in June between 2nd and 4th Ave in Grant. All are welcome.
Daniels accuses Sims of unfounded statements while noting March 15 1915 approval of war preparedness plans. He says the PAyy exercised foresight in following the plan before the war and labels earlier remarks as reckless.
Meadowsville resident Mrs Pearl Patrick writes of relief after using Black Draught laxative for stomach and bowel trouble. She notes the doctor’s pills worsened her digestion, while Black Draught eased symptoms and helped return normal bowels.
May 15 preliminary reports from the census bureau credit Tamarack Michigan with a population rise over the past decade of 45 056 or 1266 percent. The record is expected to stand above all towns in the 1920 census. Other Michigan towns listed include Ford 4294 Wyandotte 12851 and Tamarack 48615 with a 15066 increase or 1265 percent.
Four young men were arrested after alleged forgeries of S. E. Stewart signature on checks totaling about 1500 to 2000 dollars. Investigators say detectives conducted the probe over several days.
Church of God and Morgan County Building publicize Sunday services with morning and evening topics. Morning subject explores what Satan will do when I look out of his prison, evening discusses divine healing for the body. Services set for 11 am at each location with additional remarks on immortals.
Directions to the loop and Maple street followed by Sunday School at 10 a.m. The 11 a.m. service will be in charge of one elder in Bro Exell’s absence, who preaches a commencement sermon at Mooreaville.
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