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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1915

Page

7

Local boy Kyle shines as Athens team loses to Columbia Cadets

Columbia Military Academy defeated Greene University 6 to 2 in Columbia Tennessee. Kyle, the Athens infield star, made multiple sensational plays at third and contributed a single. Fire destroyed two one story homes on Eighth Avenue South with limited water access hindering suppression and insurance covering part of the loss.

Greene University of Athens Columbia Military Academy Columbia Nashville Tennesseean Kyle Athens Columbia, Tenn Greene University Ala Sone Green Richardson Minor FE. A. English H. E. Sparkman Eighth Avenue Decatur New Decatur Sparkman

De Barladen and Brown Wed Today at Morgan County Court

J A De Barladen of Deatsville and Anité If Brown married today at the Morgan County courthouse with Probate Court Clerk Frank J Davis officiating. The ceremony marks a formal union in a local civic setting.

J. A. de Barladen Deatsville Anité Brown Morgan County Court House Frank J. Davis

Local boy to manage St Bernard baseball team

David J. Singleton of Third Ave West, a St Bernard College student in Cullman, has been named manager of the college baseball team. He was honored by the student body with a Coca Cola case for his standout play, hitting a homer with two on in the fourth inning during a game at St Bernard. Singelton excels academically and is popular among friends back home.

David J. Singleton Third Ave West St. Bernard College Cullman Singleton David St. Bernard Young Singleton

Greer Preaches Two Sermons at First Baptist Church

Rev C W Greer pastor of Jones Avenue Baptist Atlanta preached two sermons at the First Baptist Church yesterday. In preparation for revival services starting next Sunday he conducted prayer meetings at members homes this week.

W. ‘Greer Jones Avenue Baptist Church Atl ‘Anta, Ga First Baptist Church New Decatur Greenwwrth

Private School Close After Pleasant Program Notes

The private school run by Miss Rebecca Leadingham closed Friday after a pleasant program. Students presented Roll Call Psalm 23 Prayer What Have We Done Today Arithmetic Grammar Spelling and songs. The piece described the Wilder Place setting and guests included Mrs Henry Binford and others. Comings and goings list locals visiting Athens, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham for commencements and visits.

Rebecca Leadingham Dreamland Ryan Gladys Bernardi Jefferson Davis Billie McKnight Curry Joseph E. Johnston Thomas Col

First Chautauqua Superintendent Visits Decaturs Today

Sam Blackwood, superintendent of the first Chautauqua in the Decaturs, passed through this morning renewing acquaintances from three years ago. A Redpath system meeting yesterday in Birmingham included 65 superintendents and officials, with John F. Chambers, local Decatur Chautauqua superintendent, in attendance.

Sam Blackwood Decaturs Blackwood Birmingham John F. Chambers Redpath Company

MG AL TAKES AN AWFUL GAME

The report notes a poor showing by MG AL with Colonial Club scoring only two runs and three hits. Crow was ineffective, while M. CG A achieved 13 hits and 17 runs, largely off Crow. W Gover relieved in the fourth, retiring Surrat and E Baker as the team bat around and Puncan pitched in the next round amid a slugging Y offense.

The Sea Charlen Comic Gaffe On The Beach

Chaplin wanders to the sea shore where hats blow loose and mix up as two pedestrians clash over wrong headgear. Entangled cablesspark a beach brawl. ice cream rows follow. Chaplin flirtation later leaks a ruse as a six foot dandy joins in and comedy turns to chase.

Charlen Cha Anker Chaplin

Buckshot John at the Masonic Theatre

A photoplay from the Story of Charles E. Van Loan titled Buckshot John shows Wednesday at the Masonic Theatre. Hobart Bosworth and Courtenay Foote portray a Western bad man turned convict and a clever con artist in a revealing silent drama.

Masonic Theatre Buckshot John Charles E. van Loan Hobart Bosworth Courtenay Foote

Gaby Deslys Appears in Her Triumph at Masonic

International star Gaby Deslys makes her first motion picture appearance in the four part feature Her Triumph produced in Paris by Famous Players Film Company. The Paris original story will be shown on the Paramount Program at Masonic Theatre and is scheduled for Saturday screening.

Masonic Gaby Deslys Continents Paris Famous Players Film Company Paramount Masonic Theatre

Decatur Daily seeks readers for PHONE 46 feature

The Decatur Daily invites readers to subscribe and access the PHONE 46 section offering local listings and community updates. Subscriptions provide ongoing access to featured columns and daily briefs.

Dot the Miner's Daughter or One Glass of Wine Event

The Z A C E at West Side Presbyterian Church presents Dot the Miner's Daughter or One Glass of Wine on June 4. Proceeds will feed indebtedness on seats. All cordially invited. Press Com Y P C.

West Side Presbyterian Church Press Com

Public Auction Notice of Distress for Frank Brown

By virtue of a Feri Facias issued from the Morgan County Ala Law and Equity Court I am directed to satisfy a judgment against Frank Brown from his goods lands and tenements I levy on a house and lot 34 and 20 feet of West side of lot 20 Decatur Ala I will expose for sale at public auction on Monday the 14th day of June 1915 during legal hours at the Court House Decatur Execution in favor of National Cassket Co Dated Decatur Ala this 18th day of May 1915 J A Foreman Sheriff Morgan County Alabama By J S Draper Deputy Sheriff

Law & Equity Court Morgan County State of Alabama Frank Brown Decatur Ala Court House National Casket. Co Draper

Notice of Blacksmith Shop Continuation by Pierce Family

The blacksmith shop of the late Frank Pierce will be operated in the future by Frank Pierce Jr and his father. They will handle books and management while the son runs shop operations. They thank the public for past patronage and pledge continued excellent service and first class facilities. Mrs Hannah Pierce 1961. When you leave town let the Detitors daily follow you.

Frank Pierce Frank Pierce, Jr

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