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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
6
Local newspaper notice from the Decatur Daily, published in 1912, lists staff including editor and manager and outlines subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery. It encourages readers to phone if the paper is late and promises prompt service.
The Redpath Chautauqua opened in Decatur for a week of talks by nationally known speakers. The program aims at public uplift, combining entertainment with practical instruction. Sylvester A. Long spoke on community upbuilding, noting Decatur could double its population every five years. The event benefits the hospital fund via the Ladies Benevolent Society.
A spirited vignette extols Hartselle as progressive and enterprising with loyal citizens. Visitors are greeted warmly and told the town is thriving, full of good people, and continually growing, reflecting a strong sense of community boosterism.
The New Decatur City Council will meet in regular session at city hall tonight. No matters of special importance were to be transacted.
Newel Baker, local star signed Saturday by Valdosta in the Georgia State League, will not report to the club until further notice. A telegram from Valdosta management stated Americus had dropped its status in the league and Baker was held back awaiting word.
Bordertown reports five killed when a boiler exploded on the sand dredge Delaware. Victims include Captain Dan Johns, Joh Varley the engineer, the wife and two of Harry Stout the steward aboard the vessel.
The probate court issued a marriage license to Emmet Martin and Miss Vannah Der today, with details of consent and residence noted in the docket.
A Nashville visit by a renowned reformer sparks wide interest as he funds relief in Louisville and Knoxville and donates dresses in Nashville Through United Charities He promotes Tanlac a health tonic claimed to aid digestion and cure chronic ailments Reports cite tens of thousands of bottles sold across Kentucky Tennessee and surrounding states with Decatur and New Decatur serving as local outlets.
A May 24 cloudburst between Tulsa and Sage City devastates crops and oil fields, floods low areas, and disrupts railways. The Sam's Spring dam break forces residents to seek refuge in tree tops for hours.
There will be no immediate appointment to replace Deputy Sheriff Ward McCulloch who resigned last Saturday night. The sheriff's office announced no filling of the vacancy at this time.
The regular International Sunday school lesson was taught at Central Baptist Church. B L Malone opened with a song service, Miss Clara Worthington accompanying. The Baraca class, taught by N B Peake, discussed David after Saul's life. Hon D F Green spoke on patience, divine plans, and character building using Davids story and the talents parable.
Speaker Mr. Long urged workmanlike effort and self reliance, stressing that not the town but the individual decides success. He urged putting joy into work, noted hunger as the soul’s cry for development, and urged readers to help others rise when able.
The Decatur Ice Cream Company has opened a distributing agency at Athens with Leon Van Ziles in charge. The move expands the firm’s reach into surrounding territory and marks it as a leading local industry.
Fragmentary OCR shows a claimed medicine prescription promising fever cure with liver action and atonic effect. Text asserts special preparation for malaria or chill and fever, promising breaking fever on intake. No verifiable details or attribution available.
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