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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1929

Page

7

Jim Griffin Dies of Pistol Wound in Accident

James A. Griffin died at Benevolent Hospital after a Sunday accident while attempting to draw a pistol from his belt. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Smyrna church with Rev. Al Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Smyrna cemetery. he is survived by his wife, two children, four brothers, and two sisters.

James A. Griffin Benevolent Hospital Griffin Grown Tom Griffin Moulton Mountain Home Smyrna Church al Harris Smyrna Cemetery Ahne Tom Grif Will Gus Charles Buford Griffin Sallie Jones Velma Griffin Young Griffin

E. W. Hill Dies At His Elkton Home

E W Hill died at 2 30 Wednesday morning in Elkton Tennessee according to word received here today He is survived by his widow and five sons Walton A Hill Birmingham J M Hill Huntsville Frank Hill Greensboro Herbert Hill Elkton and Ben Hill Decatur Funeral services will be conducted at Elkton at 1130 Thursday morning the sons acting as pallbearers.

E. W. Hill Elkton Tenn Walton A. Hill Birmingham J. M. Hill Huntsville Frank Hill Greensboro Herbert Hill Ben Hill Decatur

Laxative linked to Malaria tonic in Grove label

A fragment notes a Lazative is nearly new toons ment of Malaria or age and ties Grove's Black Rot P thorn to every bottle of a Laxative in connection with the Tonic.

Grove

Shadows of Ogden's Past Chapter XV

A coroner's jury accuses a fugitive named Jerry of killing his father after Henry Deacon, chief of police, uncovers a second gold mounted pistol in Ogden's room. MacNair links Ogden to a past identity, suggests blackmail, and ties the Two Brothers Mine to motives while Peebles and Hyde appear in a complex web of theft, deception, and possible relations.

Nathan Hyde Alex R Furie Andrew Ogden Ogden Hyde Jerry Henry Deacon Peterson MacNair Deacon Henry Dillon Alex Peterson San Felipe Dilson Cones Peebles James Dillon Hammond

One Man Army Holds Mexican City Alone

Mexico City May 15 A Chilean aviator Colonel Santiago Philemore serving with General Calles’ army occupied Torreon single handedly after the rebel evacuation. He organized a police force and public services for four hours until three more aircraft arrived. Philemore prior to this flew from Santiago across the Andes to Buenos Aires and served as a captain in the British Royal Air Force during World War I.

Mexico City Torreon Santiago Philemore Calles Philemore Santiago Chile Andes Buenos Aires Royal Air Force

Where is Jerry in the unfolding mystery

Lucy and her uncle race to uncover clues as new developments surface before tomorrow. They question suspects, reexamine alibis, and seek decisive evidence to prove Jerry’s innocence amid mounting pressure and public scrutiny.

Jerry Lucy Tomor

Trace of Rain Dulles Area Story Note

A brief note reports only a trace of rain observed in the area with minimal impact. The item records a light precipitation occurrence and suggests patchy showers rather than steady rain. No additional weather details or warnings accompany the note.

New AP Photo Shows Julius Klein Promoted by Hoover

Photo depicts Dr. Julius Klein as he shifts from director of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce to assistant secretary of commerce under President Hoover. The promotion signals expanded duties in national commerce policy and international trade liaison.

Julius Klein Hoover Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Secretary of Commerce

Neher to Speak at Kiwanis Noon Meet

W. B. Neher, manager of the Alabama Brick & Tile Co, will be the principal speaker before the Decatur Kiwanis club at the Y M C A on Thursday at 12 15 pm. His subject is Making Brick. Attendance of all members is urged.

W. B. Neher Alabama Brick & Tile Company Decatur Kiwanis Club

Crews Move to Install Desks at Morgan County Court House

Crews arrived today to install desk equipment in the Morgan County court house and start work immediately. The structure is expected to be ready for use between the first and middle of June.

Morgan County Court House Court House

Lutheran Church in Gadsden Plans New Parish

Rev. R. W. Hahn of St. Pauls Lutheran Church elected chairman of a committee to study establishing a Lutheran congregation in Gadsden as Ohio Lutherans move in with Goodyear plant to start operations. The city once had a flourishing Lutheran presence then dispersed.

R. W. Hahn St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Gadsden, Wi Ohio Goodyear

John Berry Dies in Alabama City

Lawrence county friends report the death of John Berry in Alabama City where he had moved after years in Lawrence county. He was a Christian church member and survived by his widow two sons one daughter two brothers J W Berry and W F Berry and two sisters Mrs Stewart and Mrs Graves.

Lawrence County John Berry Alabama City Christian Church

Weiner Roast Erupts With Decatur Rangers Tribe Night

Members of the Decatur Rangers Tribe One sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian Church for boys ages 10 to 12 enjoyed a Monday night weiner roast at the country club under the leadership of James Rankin.

Decatur Rangers Tribe One Westminster Presbyterian Church Country Club James Rankin

Radio announcing a family business for Shields couple

Kansas City May 1. For Mr and Mrs Fred Shields radio announcing is a family proposition. Mrs Shields is a daytime announcer at WDAF and her husband works the microphone at night. Both have on the stage and she is the station's tell me a story lady.

Fred Shields Kansas City

Mrs. Odo Smith Returns To Place

Mrs. Odo Smith, secretary of the Morgan county health unit, resumes her position after an extended illness. Friends across the county are glad to learn of her recovery and return to work.

Windows For Church Arrive For St Pauls Lutheran

The new church windows have arrived for St Pauls Lutheran and will be installed by J D Bush Lumber company. The old windows are expected to be donated to a mission congregation within the district.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church J. D. Bush Lumber Company

McRee Attending General Assembly

Dr. H. M. McRee, health officer, attends the general assembly of the North Alabama Presbytery in Montreal, N. G. He serves as one of two lay delegates from the North Alabama Presbytery.

H. ©. McRee Morgan Montreal N. G General Assembly Eeern Presbyterian Church Mee Ree North Alabama Presbytery

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Jim Griffin Purie Roy Lundy Tim Sary Andrew James Wm. Morrow Co Gulf Raat Col. Santiago, Philemore Associated Press Neher Kiwanis Lutheran Church Gadsden Plan Weiner Story Thompson's Drug Store McRee la Touraine Coffee LA Touraine Rite-Carlton Boston the Kenmore Hotel LaSalle Chicago The Stevens Beach Hotel Shoreland Adelphia Philadelphia Colonial Tea Room N. Y Vanity Fair Tea Rooms Nathaniel Shilkret W. S. Quinby Co New York Jacksonville Standard Oil Company Kentucky Standard Oil Touring Service W. Bloom St Louisville, Ky
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