Man Charged with Step-Mother Murder Returns to Jail
William Royer, held in Tuscaloosa for insanity, is brought back to Morgan County and jailed as the grand jury indicts him for the murder of his stepmother. Physicians report he is “very crazy” and claim the incident involved a runaway team of mules that threw the woman from the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Royer
Tuscaloosa
Janes Wiggins
Morgan County
Grand Jury
Roger
Rogers
Tragic Local Shooting Misidentification Fatal to Wife
A man in this city fatally shot his wife after mistaking her for a burglar during a late night incident. J. K. Boggs awoke to a figure in dim light and fired after calling out, killing his spouse and deeply grieving his family. The Boggs family, prosperous farmers living near the river, faced immense tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Boggs
Vollows
Town buggy crash injures visiting girls. reporter keeps secret
Two visiting schoolgirls were thrown when a frightened horse bolted a buggy while a train waited nearby. They suffered minor injuries, faces marked with bruises. Reporter kept their names confidential. Also, longtime resident Mr. C J Pointer died after a lingering illness. funeral set for Friday at 4 PM.
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U. S
Cuba
C. J. Pointer
Tennessee Valley Doctors Meet in Decatur
The Tennessee Valley Medical Association will convene in New Decatur June 10 11 with program reports on surgical cases dysentery arthritis antenatal diseases and tuberculosis. Dr. J F Masterson Dr B W Watson Dr M W Murray Dr B E Graham Dr D C Morton Dr W C Buckley Dr F E O Williams discuss afternoon sessions. Women may consult by letter with Dr R V Pierce chief physician at the Invalids Hotel Buffalo New York. free confidential responses issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Medical
New
Deatur
T. EH. Dryer
Flintsville
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Puffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Decatur City Council Elects Alderman Trughes
At a Tuesday night session Dr. I. G. Trughes was chosen as Alderman from the South Decatur ward to replace resigning James Peril. An electric street railway franchise for J. T. Cross and associates of Chatta nooga passed first reading and was sent to the street committee. The council plans a second reading next Friday and expects early passage amid citizen approval for electric cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Decatur
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Advertisement
Local notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous remedy taken internally. It claims rapid action and endorsement by top physicians, with testimonials available. Also touts Hall's Family Pills as a superior supplement. Address: Toledo, Ohio. price 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Couxry & Co
Toledo
Fiall
Clergy Ordination and Local School News in Decatur
Prof R R Harris ordained at St John s Church New Decatur by Rt Rev R W Barnwell. Rev J Harris to lead Episcopal Parishes of Troy and Union Springs Ala. Prof Harris long served Decatur schools. resigns as city schools superintendent. Prof Leonard L Vann reelected Decatur Public Schools Superintendent. Also notes Grove s Tasteless Chill Tonic and local merchants Morrow Conyington offerings.
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Tmlee
Beara
Swan Lake
Col. C. C. Harris
Lafayette Street
Castoriea
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
D. TF. Troxter
Tr. M. Thomas
Louisville
First Baptist Church
R. R. Harris
St. John’s Episcopal Church
New Decatur
R. W. Barnwell
J. Harris
Troy
Union Springs
Ala
Harris
Decatur
New
Decatur City
Leonard L. Vann
Decatur Public Schools
Vann
Grove
Morrow & Conyington
Our Neighbors in Moulton Advertiser Notes Local Visits
Moulton notes visitors from Decatur and New Decatur Miss Ellen Groenendyke returns from Africa to Decatur. Miss Harriet White improving. Bro Persinger visits Moulton en route to Landersville for district conference. Praise for Prickly Ash Bitters as a blood purifier and tonic.
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Ellen Groenendyke
Africa
Decatur
Ellen
W. T. Seamans
New Decatur
Tie
Harriet
Persinger
Fir Moulton
Dave Almon
Landersville
Mrs. William H. Simpson Highlighted in Decatur Social Circle
The Sunday Montgomery Advers features Mrs. William H. Simpson of Decatur Alabama. Wife of Chancellor Simpson of the Northern Chancery Division she commands a large circle of friends and played a key role in the recent Women s Federation meeting. She also serves as president of the Progressive Culture Club in Decatur.
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Montgomery
William H. Simpson
Decatur
Ala
Local residents list visits and travels across states
Mrs C C Sheets returns from Huntsville. T M Swift from Somerville in the city. Gus Fowler of Somerville attends legal business. Many others visit Birmingham Montgomery Nashville and Decatur while students return from Potter College Shorter College and law school in Tuscaloosa. Robt H Whitman ill after operation. Max J Cohn and Sadie arrive from Cincinnati. Pattie Skillman graduates from Potter College.
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C. C. Sheets
Huntsville
T. M. Swift
Somerville
Gus Fowler
William Wyker
Tuscaloosa University
George A. Blinn
Annie
Birmingham
I. B. Scott
J. W. Jones
Mattie Adams
New Decatur
Montgomery
Ala
Lizzie Couch
Dike Evans
Grace Harris
Potter College
Louise Donnell
Greenbrier
LL. P. Troup
Coleman Peck
Tuscaloosa
Abbie Crawford
Shorter College
Rome
Max J. Cohn
Cincinnati
Sadie
Mary Echols
Bowling Green
Pattie Skillman
James Nicholson
Nikmont
Davidson
Special Sewer Notice Extends Deadline to June 15
City Clerk J. H. Enwarps announces sewer assessment notices will be printed by June 15 with extra costs. Those unpaid must act now. June 1 is not a grace date. The extension covers those lacking payment while avoiding delays in the annual statement.
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J. H. Enwarps
Louisville & Nashville Shops to Be Enlarged
Reported enlargement of the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops will add about 1000 workers. Current workforce around 1600 men, with orders for many new freight cars to be built by mid November.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Doctor Hartman offers free summer treatment for female diseases
Dr Hartman of Hartman Sanitarium announces he will direct treatment by correspondence for female ailments during the summer at no charge. Women may apply with age life history and symptoms, and receive prescribed medicines and guidance to complete a cure.
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Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Open Letter About Comfort and Convenience
A fragment describes someone who has every convenience, comfort, and facility, implying a vision of ample resources and amenities. The text references an open letter tone addressing entitlement and access to goods and services.
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Che Decatur News
Walter M.grubbs
Evitox
J. Aug. Powlers
Morgan
Democratic Party
SA Lynor
Lawrence
Owen
Farmers Insurance Association of
E. M. Isley
Flint
Decatur News
Castoria
Tina EE Boucht
Flk
C. N. Manning
Chicago
Wiggins
Decatur Public
Claude F. Drake
Leesdale
Dick Shanyfelt
Shangtelt
Elk’s
C.D. M
Terry Robinson
MD Bowers
Mr. Elam
P. P McGough
China Hall
Morrow & Congington
A. F. Murray
Moulton Road
Corporation Line
Ninth Avenue
Thirteenth Avenue
Pennell Siace
China Fall
Boston
Dr. King
O. B. Cartwright
Limestone County
Belle Mina
Ilenry Grayson
Sol Grayson
Clifton
H A Skeges
Twin City
Abernathy Select
Pulaski, Tenn
Tennessee Valley
Doctor's Meeting
J.F. Masterson
Jastro Enteritas
B. W. Watson
M. W. Murray
B. BE. Graham
Tighmore
D. C. Morton
W. C. Wheeler
L. Edelman
BE. J. Conyngton
W. C. Buckley
FE. O. Williams
New Decatur City
Prof
Harris Ordained
Joun
D. Wyker
Ash
Morrow & Conyngton and
P. O.gaston Special Agents
Moulton Advertiser
Elba Shoemaker
Moulton
Mary M. Robinson
Mabel Bussey
Morrow & Conington
P. C. Gaston
Morrow & Connyngton
C. Gaston
Morrow & Conlyngton
Lawrence Co. News
Maggie Pointer
Helen Torian
Joe Pointer
Carrie Harris
R. N. Harris
Henry Bynum
KE. A. Torian
J. L. Pippen
T. B. Ashford
Morrow & Conyington’s
Ed Wolfe
Nashville
Leonard Hobart
City
Magie Pointer
Courtland
Robt. H. Whitman
James McCormack
Alma MacGregor
Ola James
Mrs. Wolfe
Guy
Dyke Nchols
Marion Military Institute
Co. B
Mrs. E. Lyons
Miss Leah
Pollock-Stephens Institute
Miss Stella Lyons
Stella
Parkers
Sloan
Boston Mas
Huyler
Cartwright
Joan Exovant
Lakesideside Ridge
Peruna
Columbus
Ohio
America
Dr. Hartman
Miss Ida Green
Theresa Keller
Fremont, Wash
Rti
Boo Sr. Tekre
Chafin’s Business Colleges
Cial Law
Hmetic
Ish
Ang
Harl. E. Church
South
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