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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
3
A fragmented column reflects on baseball woes and rival chatter. The writer notes team struggles, calls out alleged backsliding by stars, and mentions Wagner and Honus in a skeptical tone. Mobile team woes and a stubborn losing streak are also highlighted.
A southern league anecdote from 2002 recounts Langman’s claim of top rope technique vs. a rival Cleveland contest. The writer recalls a tied score in the seventh with a steal and a bold home attempt, noting barroom personalities and teammate O’Rourke as a star while detailing a risky headfirst dash to home plate.
A writer recalls Halley’s comet seen six years earlier during a dangerous event, noting kindness from hospital staff during recovery. The fragment suggests a perilous fall and a reflective memory tied to astronomy and care received.
Detroit May 17 pitcher George Mullin the oldest Detroit baseball club member was sold last night to the Washington Americans for 2500 dollars. Mullin joined Detroit in 1902 and twice hoped to pitch the team into the American League championship. His form this spring has not been satisfactory though he says he can still pitch as well as ever.
Cavet, a key full pendency in the box, is ill with malarial fever and confined to his room at the Bienville Hotel. Doctors say he may return in a few days. Mines’ absence weakens the team while Robertson returns from an injury. Cavet’s physician warns he could miss a week.
An old ad promotes EAS-IT as a dry headache cure by Britain Bros and Dilehay Bros. It promises guaranteed results or full refund and offers bottles at 10 cents and 26 cents each.
The North Alabama Traction Company is installing several hundred new ties on their Sixth Avenue track. Second Avenue track is being repaired. Soon rails will be raised for street paving on Grant and Morton Streets and Fourth Avenue.
Advice from M. M. Thompson of New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism relief through frequent application and massage.
An advertised remedy claims to ease back pain from rheumatism of the muscles. The product Chemierism's Liance ment is offered for sale by 8 M Thompson in New Decatur and by the Decatur Drug Co in Decatur.
State of Alabama Morgan County notices default on mortgage to First National Bank of Decatur. Sale set for Monday June 2 1918 at the courthouse in Decatur during legal hours to highest bidder for cash. Property includes undivided half interests in Lot A Block 404 and part of Lot 81 on Church and Sycamore Streets. May 2 1918 First National Bank.
A church notices a misprint in pastors announcements asking readers to mail them by Saturday noon to reach the office. The wording suggests a correction is needed and readers are urged to resend proper announcements promptly.
A family program offers a men class the Lond a Hang Bible Class at 9 30 a m and a women Matthews Bible Class at 10 00 a m. Preaching at 11 00 a m by Rev J and Chawick. No evening service due to a commencement sermon at the Baptist church.
Rev Sid Lee will occupy the pulpit for both morning and evening services. Sunday School is scheduled at 9 30.
The Goridt meetings at St John’s He will be held in the Guild House on Monday May 19 at 3 o’clock.
The notice outlines Sunday services with baptism and reception at 11 o clock for all applicants and no sermon at that hour. Evening preaching by the pastor at 7 20 follows. The Woman's Missionary Society of the church is mentioned.
The Central Methodist Church will meet on Monday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon with Mrs Albert Weaver at 620 Fourth Avenue West.
Trinity Buday hosts Holy Communion at 7 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class at 9 45. Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. Evening Prayer at 7 20 p.m.
Sunday School starts 9 30 am with preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm led by Rev Cunningham from Howard College. The schedule reflects morning Sunday School and two worship hours.
Sunday School starts at 9 45 led by Superintendent B Cawford. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 45 p m by Pastor Rev A H Manley.
Darius Downey of Newberg Junction NB praises Chamberlains Tablets for easing his wifes stomach troubles and says they do her a lot of good. Sold by Thompson at New Decatur and Dentur Drug Co Decatur. Also a motorcycle in fine running order offered cheap at Weinbergs 412 Bank Street.
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