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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1914
Page
2
The item provides publication details for a newspaper in New Decatur Alabama including filing instructions, editor W. B. Shelton, and subscription rates for various delivery and mail options. It also lists obituary and tribute line charges and a customer service notice for late deliveries.
The article surveys Major General Wotherspoon as pivotal in shaping the U S Army general staff in peacetime and war. It notes his navy origins and 1873 West Point Annapolis graduation, his War College leadership, and enduring influence on infantry tactics. It also mentions his upcoming retirement due to age limits and his enduring administrative impact.
A reported murder of Anniston Alabama’s police chief by a black bootlegger is described as a violent consequence of the illegal liquor trade. The piece argues an unknown higher figure is responsible and predicts swift arrest and punishment for those who organized the crime.
Community members discuss the idea of consolidating decatur entities to serve broad interests. Citizens urged to attend the meeting and share views on uniting services and governance.
First Baptist Church hosts Booth-Pea nuts and popcorn on May 29. First M E Church hosts Booth Japanese Tea Room on May 29.
A suspect, Bouldin, was overpowered after a reported narrow call on Saturday. The hammer caused the pistol to fail to explode and led to the takedown and jail intake for a preliminary hearing.
A group led by L. W. Borton and guests H. R. Davis W. R. Johnson Louis G. Borton and W. R. Shelton visited Cullman yesterday. They toured the Catholic Church post office and courthouse, viewed farms and enjoyed lunch with Mr and Mrs Frank Barton before returning in the afternoon.
A Washington dispatch says Prof. Henry W. Balch of Madison Alabama will receive an American Consularship. Secretary Bryan has notified the Alabama delegation that Balch’s early appointment is definite and his name will go to the Senate for confirmation. Balch’s Philippine teaching career and worldwide duties mark him well for representation of the United States. The Huntsville Daily Times congratulates Balch and praises the State Department.
The New Decatur Council will meet in regular session tonight at City Hall to discuss city affairs and public matters with members present.
A memorial notice celebrates the life of a devoted wife and mother who died April 10, 1914 after a long marriage beginning May 16, 1857. It praises her self sacrifice, cheerful helpfullness, and uncomplaining service to a large family, ending with her peaceful rest in God’s arms.
A Newton Iowa resident reports that his brother in law's rheumatism vanished after applying Chamberlain's Liniment to his arm. The testimonial asserts it relieves chronic muscular rheumatism and endorses the product as superior. Advertisement claims available from all dealers.
Bargain sale announced due to leaving city. Items include quartered oak china closet sideboard chiffonier and princess dresser. mahogany library suite. Advance range. No 3 New Perfection stove. two iron beds. many other pieces. Fred E Cook, Cook Bros. Furniture Co. 22 61.
Miss Mary Perkins conducts Wear Ever aluminium cooking utensils demonstration at Crow and Crow’s hardware store all week. Window display highlights items and ad in today’s Daily lists the program for the week.
Sir Knights Rickles Wolcott and Mattocks will represent DeMolay Commandery No. 14 at the Grand Commandery of Alabama in Talladega on Wednesday May 27 1914. They expect to be away about two or three days.
State of Alabama Morgan County Probate Court announces final settlement of the estate of Clarence Bailey deceased presented by administrator J L Bailey. Accounts and vouchers filed for final settlement with a date set for the proceedings in 1914.
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