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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1913
Page
6
New York September 27 federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Hans Schmidt and his associate Ernest Muret with conspiracy to counterfeit. The two men, alleged in the slaying of Anna Aumuller, were named in the brief indictment voted Wednesday.
Local officials in Cleveland consider a man calling himself Erwin Metseider, alleged murderer Anna Mey in New York, may have fled to Cleveland in 1908. The theory aligns with a Catholic Universe reproduction of a 1908 warning about a man posing as clergy and soliciting funds, bearing a strong resemblance to Hans Schmidt.
Mrs Orvis of Clare Michigan proclaims Cham n é Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea cured her little girl’s dysentery now. She says it is the best medicine in the world and notes it is for sale at all dealers.
The column blends household news and social updates. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Summitt plan the winter with the Nesbits as Summitt takes a lumber post. Florence hosts the Price-Hol esapple wedding with guests from Decatur. Local groups schedule meetings. Hasty and Hartung guests arrive. typhoid illness is reported. longtime residents move toward Valley Head Alabama. a birthday party features a cake and wishes. various visits and farewells mark the season’s end as towns say goodbye to families leaving after thirteen years.
Hearing scheduled in Birmingham October 4 before Federal Judges Grubb Shelby and Niles on an injunction to stop the Railroad Commission from enforcing a 212 cent passenger rate in Alabama. Case mirrors Louisville and Nashville dispute. South and North Alabama seeks to restrain enforcement pending appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
First Methodist announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m Holy preaching at 11 00 3 00 and 7 30 led by evangelist Dr Wm J Cambron revival services with good music solo by Mr Quidley and a cordial invitation to all.
A local personals column notes that Ransom Holland’s mother refuses to pay any accounts made by her son. Various visitors and residents are reported in from Lynnville Huntsville Montgomery Trinity Villa Grove Keith-Simmons Hardway Co. to Necators and more. A baby girl named Margaret Elizabeth was born to Mr and Mrs H L Turner. Master Fred Seeley marks his ninth birthday with a party at the movies.
Community notice indicates a desire to avoid ads and quotes a price under a quarter. The terse request hints at licensing or regulatory terms discussed in local listings.
The hour for preaching shifts to a Rally Day program by the Sunday School led by the pastor, superintendent, and officers with a goal of a memorable occasion. Tomorrow's exercises promise unusual public interest with all invited to share in the pleasure and profit of the day. At 7 30 p m the pastor will speak on a subject of vital interest. Epworth League meets at 6 45 p m. R I Walston, pastor. Westminster Presbyterian, Sept 28 1913. Sunday School at 9 30 a m devoted to Bible School interests including families and friends of the children. Public worship at 7 30 p m with subject A Good Reason for Seeking God. Gordon Lang, pastor.
Fifteen members of the Progressive National Committee met in New York and decided to run Progressive candidates in every district. Representative William Hinebaugh, chairman of the Congressional committee, said there would be no so-called Progressive Republicans joining the party and that a man is either a Republican or a Progressive.
The Baraca Class of Central Baptist invites every member to attend at 9 45 a m tomorrow for a summary of the year s work. The notice promises encouragement and invites attendance.
Central Baptists urge all members to attend morning service and hear a year summary of church work. Pastor to preach at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM with Sunday School at 9:45 AM.
Articles of incorporation announced for the Daily bingenious Penienieg Com ae Chiceielbay. The new company will take over the Telegram plant and move it to Decatur with a capital of 10000 dollars.
A wireless photographic instrument works only at night and captures images from miles, using a mast with a wire grid. Inventor says it prevents collisions at sea and could aid ships, with the secretary of the navy inviting him to Washington for expert inspection. The Star notes army potential too.
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