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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
3
An old note outlines second class matter status for New Decatur and lists staff roles W B Shelton manager Samuel J Stockard editor with subscription rates and payment terms. It urges timely delivery and asks readers to report missed issues to 46. Advertising rates are available on request and require copy by noon on publication day.
The Gen Committee on Saturday night assured the campaign’s success and urged every chairman, official, and citizen to solicit help. They called for everyone to contribute as much as they can, believing twice the pledged amount could be raised with collective effort.
Washington correspondent Savoyard sizes up Taft and Roosevelt. Taft is honest and sincere and better for the South, but Roosevelt is a skilled political manager who chose Taft as his successor. Roosevelt’s tariff stance and reform efforts are debated, with Savoyard suggesting Taft’s re election would intensify tariff policy while Roosevelt critics argue otherwise.
Disjointed notes discuss George W. Perkins, Harvester publicity, and Patterson in a Tennessee race. The piece hints at anti-Pat sentiment within Democratic strongholds and questions prospects for fusion or death nominees amid rumors of a strong personal following.
The passage honors several figures tied to Tennessee history. It highlights Chardson SOG CO MH G ipecount of the Lipscomb Hardware Co and Judge John C Ferris. Ferris earned the title friend of the orphan for aiding many youths found on Nashville streets.
Assistant State Highway Engineer M S Bingham arrives in Decatur with surveying corps to begin the route from Decatur to Flint then south to the county line. The eight to ten day preliminary survey will guide the next phase as funds limit macadam work to partial completion this year with remaining sections to be finished next year.
The jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the federal case Alexander Eccles & Co versus the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railways. The suit sought about 70 000 dollars with appeals expected. overall docket includes more than 50 similar cases totaling about 5 million dollars.
Hats cleaned and blocked by Edwards and Yergin. Phone 32.
A few lots in the best residential part of Decatur are offered at low prices to anyone wishing to build homes to meet demand. Calon A. B. Lampkin promotes Orange Inlen for punch at Buck Heit Bottling Works. tf
The county estimates twelve miles of road can be built this summer using 8000 dollars. Allen Wallace, a Decatur young man, will assist Engineer Bingham on the survey, having joined the State Highway Engineering department.
Huntsville May 20 8 J Mayhew president Huntsville Bank Trust company dropped dead while delivering an address to Normal students. He was 77 and survived by his widow and son James Mayhew of Long Island New York. He chaired the board of commissioners of the Agricultural and Mechanical College and was longtime patron of the institution.
The sale of city lots in East End Terrace on Saturday was highly successful with forty lots sold. All lots are described as exceedingly desirable for residence use and the sale will continue, signaling East End Terrace as a growing suburb.
Dothan announces hosting of a regional bankers meeting for the coming year with Birmingham involved in planning. Officials say the event will gather financial leaders from local banks to discuss industry trends and future collaborations.
William H Manly of Birmingham Trust & Savings Bank was chosen president of the State Bankers Association at its annual convention in Mobile. Dothan wins 1913 meeting, McLane Tilton Jr of Pell City re elected secretary treasurer, Michael Cody of Montgomery named vice president. Delegates split between large cities and small towns. Decatur favored as 1914 host.
Work on five two story store buildings on Church street by A Polytinsky of Hartselie began this morning and will be pushed rapidly. The plan is to have the structures ready for occupancy before summer ends. Several applications for store space have already been received, with rents expected to be filled before completion.
John J. Kell and Misa Velma Stevenson of Danville were married yesterday afternoon by Chief Probate Clerk Frank J. Davis at his Decatur residence. Lame back commonly stems from rheumatic muscle pain and Chamberlain's Liniment is recommended. For sale by S S M Thompson and Decatur Drug Co Decatur.
Darius Downey of Newberg Junction reports his wife benefits greatly from Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad urges readers with stomach or bowel troubles to try them, listing S. M. Thompson New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. Decatur as sellers.
Ala-Cola Bottling Works announces securing the exclusive betting privilege for PLEZOL the new drink for the year. The Bottlers express optimism and wish themselves success in marketing the beverage.
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