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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1913

Page

2

Advertising Rates and Copy Deadlines Noted

Advertising rates are announced and an application is required. Advertisers must submit copy to the office by noon on the publication day to ensure prompt service.

Harvey H. Wright Declares Sheriff Run in Morgan County

The announcement states Harvey H. Wright is a candidate for sheriff of Morgan County, subject to the upcoming primary action. The notice provides no further scheduling or affiliation details.

Harvey H. Wright Morgan County

Telegram from Congressman Richardson Courtesy Published

Through Mr. C. J. Hildredth we publish a telegram from Congressman Richardson with thanks for the courtesy and reciprocal good will noted.

C. J. Hildredth Congressman Richardson

Ladies of Central M. E. Church Bazaar Plans

The ladies of the Central M. E. Church will hold a bazaar on Navy 21 and 22. All members are asked to contribute. Send articles to Mrs Lb A Neill.

M. BE Navy

Minister Quits Pulpit to Become Undertaker

Rev Nat Friend resigns as pastor of Howard Presbyterian Church to enter funeral service. He tells his congregation the career change offers greater social service opportunities while aiming to ease sorrow and care for the dead, a continuing theme from his ministerial work.

Nat Friend Howard Presbyterian Church

Fire at Garage Damages Automobile

Burks Garage saw a fire alarm at about 6:30 Tuesday night. Fire departments responded but only minorly damaged vehicles were noted. No further damage occurred.

Garaage Burks Garage

Man Who Confessed 10 Murder Proves 4 Hoax

Dallas police report a Jeffersonville reformatory inmate confession to Florence Brown murder was a hoax. Chief John W. Ryan said the man likely mental unbalance. Initial report spurred grand jury probes. no real suspect found. Brown was killed in her uncle’s office last July.

Lice John W. Ryan Dallas Jeffersonville Ind Florence Brown Miss Brown Ryan

Ritual Murder Case Prompts Defense Collapse Claim

Kiev witnesses say the trial of Mendel Beilis in Russia is collapsing as defense counsel predicts dismissal. The case, long called the world’s famous ritual murder trial, centers on the alleged killing of a 13 year old boy to use his blood for Passover dough.

Kiev Russia Mendel “Beilis Andrew Yushinsky Boldrieff Mary Boyle O'Reilly China

Sixty Acrobats in One Big Barnum and Bailey Act

No less than sixty acrobats appear in one big number with Barnum and Bailey this year. For the first time in America are the Fonelli family of Italy the Garman troupe of England the Georgetty from Belgium and the Les Dekos and Les Silvas from France.

Barnum and Baily Circus America Fonelli Italy Garman England Georgetty Belgium Les Dekos Les Silvas France

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Decaturs Daily Tennessee Valley Printing Company, Inc New Decatur Ala W. R. Shelton Manazer A. Neill Uneeda National Biscuit Company Vulcanite Patent Vulcanite Roofing Company Sivley & Sandlin Second Avenue Dallas, Tex Pale Okra Colorado Decaturs Stetson the Brock & Spight Co Decatur Freeman’s Shoe Shop Morgan County National Bank New Decatur, Ala G. A. Hoff WM. E. Skeggs F. A. Bloodworth E. C. Payne Lumber Co Fourth Avenue Will Oishine Brothers General Sixth Ave William Tell Ohio Brock & Spight Co
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