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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
4
President Wilson spoke at a Independence Day celebration in Charlotte praising US strength and future role in European peace negotiations. He described the United States as a melting pot as big as the world and outlined America's part as a world power.
A letter written by Sergeant Harry Furman of the Twenty third Infantry, found by Mexican authorities after his death, claims he was forever on the water wagon and contradicts reports he fired on Mexicans. The missive, addressed to Louis R. Featherstone, was received in Jackson, Mississippi.
Classified notice indicates a piano offered by D J W for quick sale via Decatur Daily. The terse ad invites immediate action and directs inquiries to D J W at the newspaper office.
Sheriff J A Forman announces a public auction of Joe Hewlett assets including presses furniture and tools in Decatur Alabama on May 31, 1916. The sale follows a Fieri Facias judgment from Circuit Court Morgan County Alabama with a list of equipment such as a Hughes and Kemper paper cutter, Chandler and Price press, type setters and printers racks.
The Decatur district conference will gather at the Ninth Street church New Decatur May 24 26 with 115 lay delegates from 23 charges. Distinguished ministers from abroad and local leaders attend including Rev J B Chadwick and Bishop Collins Denny. The program features sermons daily and the Lord s Supper on May 25. preregistration of delegates and licenses for young preachers.
More than 200 delegates are expected as three modern hotels in Decatur accommodate hardware visitors. Hotel Lyons and Echols each set aside about 50 rooms, Hotel Austin also offers quarters, while Seamon Auditorium on Second Avenue is being prepared for exhibits. The convention runs Tuesday through Thursday with final entertainment plans led by Henry R. Davis.
Rear Admiral Caperton informed the navy department the election of a president of Santo Domingo to succeed Jiminez, who resigned, had been postponed because of the country’s disturbed condition. Officials think Caperton himself caused the postponement.
Washington May 20 repeal of two sections of the extended war tax law that taxed many daily use items will be introduced promptly by the administration. Bills to enact the repeal will be introduced immediately.
New Decatur public schools hold commencement from May 21 to May 25 at Central Methodist church and Masonic theatre. Dr Willoughby Claybrook preaches the sermon on Sunday and Rev R E Moss delivers the address on Thursday as eleven graduates receive diplomas. The program spans declaration contest and senior class day in the school auditorium.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claims to reach the disease through the blood. It is said to combine tonics with blood purifiers and was prescribed by a top physician. Testimonials are promised, with a Toledo-based company and local druggists. Hall's Family Pills are for constipation.
An Airy advertisement features Mrs. Sarah M Cha praising Cardui Woman's Tonic for long lasting pains and stomach troubles. She claims six bottles restored her health and urges other women to try it, inviting letters to Chattanooga Medicine Co for special literature.
Capt. Lester of Louisiana and Monroe Russell of the Decaturs reunited in the Decatur Cafe after fifty years. They recalled Civil War memories from Company C, Ninth Alabama Cavalry, including a tale of Russell capturing five Yankees instead of three.
Additional supplemental expense accounts for candidates were filed yesterday at the court house. Names and amounts recorded include F. M. Hamilton $3, B. L. Malone none, Melvin Hutson $81, M. D. Wiggins $81.50, and A. G. Patterson $197.
Personal notes report Donnell Carney and family visiting his mother Mrs C C Carney of Greenbrier then returning to Charleston for business. T B Malone departed for Lexington Kentucky and will return home. Dr G L Yates and family from Tyler Texas are guests of Mr and Mrs W P Carter and family.
A report describes a casual meeting with a thief who did not demand money but expressed regret at causing pecuniary inconvenience and possible physical danger. He accepted the narrator’s watch and bag after explaining temporary law suspensions in the moment.
The commencement sermon at 11 a m will be preached by Rev. New Decatur high school student Claybrooks of Birmingham. The pastor preaches at 8 p m on The Dead Line. Sunday school begins 9 30 a m with J F Levin as superintendent. Epworth League 7 40 p m with A G Patterson. R I Walston is pastor.
Rev. Livingston T. Mays of Central Baptist church, at the Southern Baptist convention in Asheville, N C, will return to preach Sunday morning and night. Sunday school begins at 9 45 A M with B L Malone as superintendent.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 730 p m Rev Fred Person delivers sermons He is a Howard College student described as a very good young man in North Alabama The note urges the public to attend and hear Brother Person Geo W Wilburn is the pastor.
Mothers Day will be observed at the church Sunday at 11 00 a m with recitations solos and songs about mothers A short address by the pastor on a mother s love and influence The Home department and Cradle Roll mothers and children are urged to attend Sunday school at 945 a m J D Redding superintendent Jno A Foster pastor invites all to attend at 645 p m and 745 p m with the program She Ax Lost and Found You are cordially invited to attend
Westminster Presbyterian schedule lists Sabbath school at 9 30 a m with D O Vohlers as superintendent and graded classes, public worship at 11 a m on The Meaning of a Consecrated, evening service at 7 45 p m titled Some Things That Money Cannot Buy, special music at both services, Junior Christian Endeavor at 2 30, and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45. Public invited.
Rev. Willoughby Claybrook of Birmingham will preach at the evening service. Sunday school and Bible class and morning prayer at 10 o'clock, evening prayer at 7 30.
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