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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1916

Page

4

District Conference Opens Tonight at Ninth Street Church

Dr. Ira B. Hawkins presiding elder for the Decatur district traveled to Huntsville and spoke this morning. The Decatur district conference opens tonight at the Ninth Street Methodist church with an opening sermon by Rev. Edmund Fulmer of Courtland.

Ira B. Hawkins Decatur District Madison Huntaville Hawkins Ninth Street Methodist Church Edmund Fulmer Courtland

Dr. G L Yates to Preach Tonight at Central Baptist Church

Dr G L Yates former pastor will preach tonight at 8 o clock at the Central Baptist church to a likely large audience. He remains popular with local churchgoers and the Central Baptist congregation.

G. L. Yates Central Baptist Church The Central Baptist

The Broken Law at Delite and Star theaters

Photoplay hero William Farnum stars in The Broken Law a William Fox Apfel production praised as grand and dramatic with romance and intense scenes. Ending kept secret the tale centers on Edmond Ursula and Lord Duncan in a gypsy romance setting.

Delite Star William Fox William Farnum Edmond Duncan Ursula Dorothy Bernard

500 More Marines Landed at Santo Domingo

Rear Admiral Caperton reported to the navy department that 500 additional marines were landed in Santo Domingo. They were taken from Cape Haitien days earlier. No conditions report was provided.

Santo Domingo Washington Caperton Navy Department Cape Haitean

Presbyterians in U S to Meet in Birmingham 1917

Birmingham was chosen at noon today as the site for the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States in 1917. Three ballots were needed with Birmingham beating Chattanooga Durant Oklahoma and Charleston West Virginia by unanimous decision.

International News Service Orlando Fla Birmingham General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the United States Chattanooga Durant Okla Charleston W. Va

Dr Mays to Deliver Baccalaureate Address at Union University

Dr Livingston T. Mays pastor of Central Baptist church has accepted an invitation to deliver the baccalaureate address at Union University commencement exercises in Jackson on June 7.

DR. Mays Union University Livingston T. Mays Central Baptist Church Jackson, Ren

Hardware Exhibit Drives Value at 10th Alabama Convention

Secretary Harlan reports 1916 travels adding 12 new active members and 5 new honorary members while showcasing a costly, attractive exhibit hall. He urges dealers to patronize exhibitors, expand attendance, and support a permanent convention exhibit. He highlights the National Retail Hardware Association and the Insurance program as key benefits for members.

George S Florida W. L. Harlan Atlanta Southeastern Association Harlan Wetumpa Montgomery Opelika Birmingham Decatur New Decatur Hartselle Sec Ala Messrs J. R. Gamble E. A. Hammett Dea.ers Alabama Alabama Association Hardware Mutual Insurance Geo Gray Ohio Hardware Mutual Coshocton Ohio Ocala Fla National Retail Association National Retail Hardware Association United States National Bulletin National Association

Austro Hungarian Troops Press Front in Tyrol

Austrian forces push forward in southern Tyrol despite Italian reinforcements. A heavy bombardment lines the Adige and Pieve rivers as big guns shell Asiago, battering its fortifications and advancing nearer Italian positions.

International News Service Vienna Tyrol Adige Pieve Asiago

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9Th St. Methodist Church Connell Eden Quay Dublin Oaes Maine Revolutioniste Oscar C. Apfel W. B. Inform W. B Weingarten Bros., Inc New York Chicago San Francisco U. S Canvas College University of the People Redpath Chautauqua Masonic and Star Theatres Famous Players Paramount Pictures Mary Pickford Delite Theatre National Uiversal Francis Ford Grace Cunard Eddie Lyons Betty Compson Masonic Theatre New Decatur High School Decatur, Ala Southern G. T. Bolton U.T. A. Decatur J. R. Martin D.P.A. Chattanooga, Tenn T. E. Pride Harris-Cortner Hotel Lyons E. R. Guy Side Hardware J. D. Wyker J. L. Echols Co, B. Elliott Magnolia Drug St Twin City Pharn Decatur Drug Co the Fashion D. D. McGehee R. G. Cortner L. W. Borton F. A. Bloodworth B. L. Malone Lamar Penney Chas. Bassett Lawson Sykes Y.mca, Owl Drug Co Fire Insurance Co Jess the Mutual, Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark, N. J W. A. Bibb & Son, Agts Morgan County National Bank E. C. Payne Lumber Company W. H. Pilkinton
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