Stock Show Delivers Prizes At Fall Festival Fair
Over 500 entries competed at the Farmers and Merchants Festival where awards were given for best brood mares best colts best draft horses and top sows and boars. Notable prizes included Tom Gunn for best brood mare and Miss Nena Mooney for best pony. Embroidery displays and a large number of exhibitors were also noted with Mrs. Tom Harvey winning a cake contest prize.
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Fai
Nfet
Tom Gunn
A. Z. Bailey
J. C. Chandler
Owl] Drug Co
McGehee
T F. Sewell
W. Y. Davidson
W. Ss. Cummings
J. M Going
Nanny
J. W Going
A ©. Mooney
Hose Mooney
Pointer & Rauschenberg
Hose
Moorey
J. G. Pinley
J. G. Finly
Rain Breaks Water Famine in Madison
Huntsville noon report says Madison county farmers had endured a severe water drought throughout the summer. General rains Monday and Monday night refilled dry wells, ending the lengthy water hauling season that forced hundreds to fetch water long distances.
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Madison
Huntsville
Madison County
Meetings at First Methodist Church Grow as Community Movement
IHE meetings in progress at the First Methodist Church have become a broad community movement rather than a single denom inational effort. Evangelical leaders in the city urge backing the enterprise with all available force and frame it as a general movement for the kingdom of God.
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IHE
First Methodist
Kingdom of God
Two Children Die From Poisoned Berries in Troy
In Troy on October 2 a father J A Joiner household reports one child dead and the other gravely ill after eating what they believed were grapes. The berries proved from a poisonous vine. the younger died after several days while the elder may recover.
Two Freight Cars Jump Track Near Decatur Station
Two heavily loaded freight cars, one with coal, jumped the track near the Decatur union passenger station yesterday around 6 o'clock. The I N wrecker worked to lift the cars back onto the rails with no injuries reported. Track damage and train delays were the main consequences while rumors of deaths were quickly quelled.
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Decatur
Decatur Union
Fort name proposed for J. T. Morgan at Panama Canal site
Senator Bankhead urges naming a Panama Canal fort Fort Johny T. Morgan to honor Alabama's late Senator Morgan for his pivotal istmus canal efforts. He cites Morgan as the strongest Senate advocate and seeks approval with backing from the Woman's Auxiliary led by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
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Panama Canal
Johny T. Morgan
Alabama
Panama
Sena
Tor Morgan
Bankhead
Morgan
Senate
Woman’s Auxiliary
Woodrow Wilsoy
Jervis Dies in Decatur Business Leader Passes
A Decatur dispatch reports the death of J D Jervis, president of the Decatur Coal Company and a prominent regional businessman. He formerly lived in Huntsville, worked as an agent for the Southern Express Company, and built many interests in the Twin Cities. His death marks the loss of a widely connected merchant.
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Decatur
J. D. Jervis
Decatur Lee & Coal
Stinson Bros jewelers advertise distinctive ID card cases
Northern Alabama jewelry store Stinson Bros. promotes attractive identification card cases as a distinctive advertising feature. The promotion highlights the store as fair in dealing with customers and friends, emphasizing reliable propositions and public appeal.
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Stinson Bros
Alabama
Bill Approved by Caucus Ends Cotton Futures Tax Standstill
Democratic caucus end to disaffection allows passage of tariff bill as reported by House and Senate conference committees. Six Democrats opposed approving the report while the caucus dropped plans to tax cotton futures, leaving the broader subject for later action.
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House
Senate
Decatur Mobilizes Delegation for Southern Congress
A strong Decatur delegation led by the mayor is urged to attend the fifth annual Southern Commercial Congress in Mobile on October 27 29. The letter highlights President Wilson and other officials attending to celebrate the opening of the canal, with rail rate discounts and hotel preparations in place.
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Gion
Southern Commercial Congress
Mobile
Panama Canal
Congress
Wilson
Bryan
Daniels
Irvine
Decatur
Death of Joseph C. Chapman on Bank Street
After a lingering illness Joseph C. Chapman died yesterday at his home on Bank Street. He was long employed by Decktur and held in high esteem by the officials. Burial arrangements follow.
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Joseph C. Chapman
Bank Street
Chapman
Decktur
Commission Considers Probe of Atmore Convict Camp Conditions
Governor O Neal weighs a special Mobile commission to investigate alleged brutalities at the Hixford Orvin Naval Stores camp in Atmore. The plan would hear convicts and ex convicts, rely on a grand jury like process, and involve State Prison Inspector W H Oats and convicts board members in a controlled inquiry. The issue centers on jurisdiction since county and municipal convicts are housed there, but a probe could lead to contract changes or pardons if warranted. Associate Inspector Greer reported the Atmore camp conditions satisfactory on his visit, with directions to return only if commanded.
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Montgomery
Hixford-Orvin Naval Stores Company
Atmore
O'Neal
Mobile
Onvicts
Mobile County
Governor's Chamber
W. H. Oats
L. F. Greer
Br. J. M. Austin
Greer
Band Boys Guests of Masonic Theatre
An entertainment at the Masonic last night featured the band boys of the De Kalb concert as guests of management to see Polly of the Circus. During the big crowd scene the band played behind the scenes adding to the production.
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Polly
Growth in New Decatur as 85 building permits total 150000
The first year of Mayor Wolcott's administration ends with 85 building permits valued at about 150 374 dollars. A long list of names and amounts reflects broad construction activity, and the mayor estimates total building costs over 180 200 dollars, signaling growth rather than a boom. The Decatus building list hints at a near quarter million for the year.
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New Decatur
Wolcott
J. C. Brumbelow
Nelson Campbell
Paul Crawford
EB. Beard
Foster H. Pointer
Con Conners
Rountree
D. L. Limerell
Hale
A. P. Johnson
J. R. Nicholson
Lewis Arnold
W. C. Mainard
J. J. Patterson
R. B. White
George Warwick
M. L. Murray
OREO
P. .B. Newsom
T. B. Huddleston
W. S. Breveng
J. E. Garrison
Sap
Masterson
T. G. Masterson
H N. Binford
Deo
D.M* Crow
C. H. Austin
Greeses
Austin
Wes
Prisoners In County Jail Reported For September
The sheriff's office mails to the State Department a count of prisoners in the county jail for September. The total confined is 96, up from 55 in August.
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Degreasen
Sheriff's Office
State Department
Jury Out in Mrs Mainard vs Long Island Railroad Case
The jury weighs damages in the Mrs Mainard versus the L N railroad company case for injuries from a wreck on the defendant’s road.
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Mra
Decatur Businesses Close Early for City Event
Practically all Decatur business houses closed by 1 7:15 last evening as people attended a meeting at the First Church. Large crowds gathered, confessions were heard, and interest ran high in the event.
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Decatur
City Hall Stores Coal Supply in Cellar
Winter coal stock is placed in the city hall cellar today. The city will use two coal cars during the cold season.
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Iwo
Oriental Dancing Girls Show Closed by City Officers
Metropolitan Shows faced a closure order as authorities shut down the Oriental Dancing Girls act. Mayor Wolcott stated the group had agreed to lawful conduct when applying for a license, and the forceful action followed last night’s disturbance in the tent. Billie Harmen and Coles Mole were named in a separate incident at the athletic show.
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Vie
Wolcott
Billie Harmen
Uac
Ler
Coles Mole Boy
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Crow & Crow
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Daniel Drug Co
Decatur , Cornice and Roofing Co
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W. N. Shell
J. M. Collier
T. M. Dix
J. A. Thomason
I. F. Hawkins
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Ang Prac
Canal Fort
J.T. Morgan
Washington
Senator Bank
Jervis Oes
C. Harris
J. D. Wyker
H. H. Hitt
J. H. Calvin
Patterson
A. EB. Jackson
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W. Bailey
W. L. Dinsmore
W. M. Bailey
W. W. Nelson
H. A. Ske
Broadus
George D. Williamson
R. P. Melntire
T. M. Jones
A. Lynne
Foster
H. Pointer
A. J. Harris
W. W. Callahan
A. Nelson
J. G. Norwood
Band Boys
Masonic Theatre
H. R. Rosy
Sezoo O. B. Breeding
F. J. Troupe Ees Puig
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J. H. Hockensmith
A. R. Johnson
B. C. Campbell
H. C
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J. B. Schimmell
Bresvik
Kiese «Ee
O. K
Proctor
Charlie Newsom
W. R. Alexander
Paul Terry
W. R. McCowan
O. B. Breeding
W. M. Whitton
O. J. Thomas
W. R. Smith
L. R. Batgonee
J. W. Sawyers
W. H. Winton, Jr
Thomas
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