World Happenings Roundup Of War And Politics
A condensed recap reports T. R. Watson found guilty of murder and sentenced to 99 years in Waco Texas. A collision near Beacon Falls Connecticut kills two trainmen and injures others while New York price protests prompt egg boycotts. Reports from Europe note battles in the Balkans and Carpathians, shifting fronts, and diplomatic moves as the war continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Watson
Waco
Texas
New York
New York, New Haven
New York City
John J. Dillon
New York State
Madison County
David D. Overton
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Coal Operators’ Association
Villa Raiders Reclaim Chihuahua City Amid City Debris
Reports say Carranza forces regained Chihuahua City while Villa followers were captured or killed. Villa, seen west of Chihuahua with loot trains, allegedly showed no mercy to Chinese residents. The Carranza remnant fled to plains south of Juarez, leaving burned dead in the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Villa
Chihuahua
Mexico Northwestern
Santa Rosa Hill
Entente Wounds and Greek Corps Clash Reported in Europe
London says Queen Sophie oversees care of allied wounded in Athens. News notes a 1915 entente agreement allowing Russia Constantinople if victory holds. Central Powers push a net around Bucharest as Russian reinforcements arrive. Germans withdraw at several points and report loot and prisoners. The entente allies prepare for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sophie
Athens
Russia
Constantinople
Bucharest
Job Contemplates the Wonders of God's Power
A biblical passage lauds God’s voice and mighty acts in weather. It describes snow and rain, frost from the north, winds from the south, and waters reshaped by divine breath. It calls Job to pause and consider the wondrous works of the Creator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
God
Annual meeting of New Morgan County Building and Loan
The Annual Meeting of the stockholders will be held at its office on Saturday January 6 1917 at seven thirty P M for the election of a Board of Directors and other business. J W Cunningham President December 4 1916
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Building and Loan Association
J. W. Cunningham
Neglected Colds May Worsen Into Chronic Cough
An urgent warning about untreated coughs that can progress to chronic bronchial issues. Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey is advertised as a soothing remedy with antiseptic properties to ease irritation and aid breathing. Available from All Druggists for 25 cents.
Colored teachers meet as Dr Buchanan speaks at Lyceum
The first annual Tennessee Valley Colored Teachers Association mass meeting at the Lyceum Theatre featured remarks by Dr. Walter S. Buchanan of Normal Alabama. He urged familiarity with compulsory attendance and local tax measures and highlighted the Federal farm loan act as a boon to white and colored farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Colored Teachers’ Association
Lyceum
John C. Tidwell
J. M. Collier
Walter S. Buchanan
State Agricultural and Mechanical College For
Normal
Alabama
Alabam
North
Buchanan
South
United States
Stop That Couch Dr Kings New Discovery for cold relief
A vintage sale pitch for Dr King s New Discovery claims the cough medicine soothes a sore throat and chest, uses pine balsams and antiseptics to kill germs and loosen a cold, urging readers to buy at the druggist for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Board of Directors Election at City National Bank
Shockholders of the City National Bank of Decatur Alabama will hold a meeting in its banking rooms on Wednesday January 10 1917 at two o clock p m for the election of a Board of Directors and other business as may properly come before it. W B Shackelford Cashier December 4 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City National Bank
Decatur
Ala
Local motion picture in progress for charity in Decatur
The Ring Syndicate with help from the Decatur Weekly News is producing a love story adventure film. Weather delays kept cameraman Hoss from finishing but a completion is hoped this week. Proceeds benefit the Ladies Benevolent Hospital with tickets 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring Syndicate
Decatur Weekly News
Hoss
New York
Decatur
Tennessee
Ladie’s Benevolent Hospital
Albany
Ladie’s Benevolent Society
Childen
Hotel News and Management Changes in Alabama
Work will begin on an addition of rooms to Hotel Hilda in Decatur. The Hotel on Monta Sano near Huntsville will open soon and be managed by Harvey Hughes, formerly manager of Hotel Lyons. Leonard Hobart of Birmingham will manage Lyons in Hughes’s absence. After January 1 Echols will be under management with Mr Hatch of Huntsville.
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Hilda
Decatur
Monta Sano
Huntsville
Harvey Hughes
Hotel
Lyons
Hughes Leonard Hobart
Birmingham
The
Echols
Mr. Hatch
Non-Residence Notice in Morgan County Chancery
In Morgan County Alabama the case Wiley T. Johnson versus Lela Johnson declares Lela Johnson a non-resident with unknown address. Publication in Decatur News required weekly for four weeks. plead by December 28, 1916 or a decree pro confesso may be entered. Filed November 27, 1916 by Register Marvin West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Alabama
Morgan County
Chancery Court
Said County
Wiley T. Johnson
Lela Johnson
Register
State of
Alabama
Decatur News
Morgan
Decatur
Marvin West
Cassia Health Notices Mention Various Ailments
Historical notice lists headaches, bruises, cuts, burns, sores and skin conditions like eczema and ringworm. Mentions antiseptics such as Anodyne used internally or externally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassia
William Russell Kills Wife on Thanksgiving Day
William Russell a 26 year old farmer shot and killed his wife 18 during Thanksgiving dinner at Woodland Mills. He had been treated for insanity recently but was believed cured. Russell was arrested and jailed in Decatur County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Mills
William Russell
Sloan's Liniment Eases Pain
Sloan's Liniment is described as a ready remedy for bumps bruises and sprains common to children. It claims rapid penetration and relief without rubbing and markets itself as cleaner and more effective than mossy plasters or ointments. It suggests use for rheumatic aches neuralgia and post cold soreness and advises having a bottle for outdoor workers and general external pain. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan’s. Liniment
Sloan’s
Sloan
Local leaders elected and community notes from Decatur Albany
John Patterson to become Decatur Land Company secretary January first as L P Troup moves to probate judge. Morgan county clears Federal cattle quarantine December 11 and is tickless per inspector Cameron. S M Thompson relocates a new Albany drug store at Second avenue and Grant street with remodeled building and fixtures. Woodmen of the World held a basket supper in Albany. A new Bank street garage by T M Jones is occupied by R C Ross. Postmasters Crawford and Hall attend the Tennessee River Improvement Association meeting in Washington DC. Dick Mosely injured his arm in a street tight rope imitation. Salvation Army appeals for Christmas donations in Decatur Albany. Miss Cora Tracy of Walker Stevens Opera Company to sing at First Presbyterian church, Decatur, Sunday at 7:30.
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John Patterson
Decatur Land Company
L. P. Troup
S. M. Thompson
Albany
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Cora Tracy
Walker Stevens Opra Company
First Presbyterian Church
Decatur
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Suleyman Bey
Macedonia
Monastir
Trnovo
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Railroad Conference Committee On
Clark
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Congress
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Sequioia National Park
Interior Department
National Geographic Society
Marina
Lansing
State Department
Santo Domingo
United States Navy
Little Republic
Haiti
Santomingo
du Fournet
Colored Teachers
DR. Buchanan
W. B. Shackelford
Cashier
Wiff
W. W. Cameron
Cameron
Woodmen of the World
Bank Street
T. M. Jones
R. C. Ross
Ross
William E. Crawford
W.R. Hall
Tennessee River Improvement Association
Washington, D. C
Dick Mosely
Richard Mosely
Salvation Army
Capt. J. Davis
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