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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
4
The report notes a fire affecting Whitten's lumber lantern and a nearby residence, with the building saved and alarms sounded. A local business, Tip Top Bread, advertises Sunday prices and orders, while Prof. J. W. Kitchings of Cow jarte visits the area.
Fragment from a life advice verse by Madeline Bridges urging pure hearts and brave spirits. It emphasizes giving one’s best effort in work and faith, promising that a sincere gift or oath returns as sweet results and reflects one’s character like a mirror.
A Savannah News excerpt describes making small tables with fabric covers and edged bindings. It covers materials such as natural colon oyster element or white fine fabric, color edge decorating, and linen or heavy stitching. It notes washing care and that small tables deserve careful dressing.
A pleasant gathering hosted by Mrs. Grad Dock and Miss Marguerite Cri Dock welcomed visitors from Athinta and DeFuniak Springs Florida. The Chera-Colaters group enjoyed a swim and feast at Kelly Springs, described as a very enjoyable outing.
A moonlight picnic at Kelly Springs drew a lively crowd last evening. Attendees included Miss Jani¢ Pimner, Miss Lutrelle McLennas, Miss Maude Whildon, Mr Av Flowers, Mr Mac Mower, Mr Brantley Folmar, Dr J Whatley, Dr Henry Tennster, and Mr Erie Gellerstedt among others from Atlanta and nearby.
Bridal gates and little Joy Mc Dowell and Annie Glam Caldwell will scatter flowers. Phe ushers will be Samuel Ewart, Robt Flewellen, Eugene McMillian, and Gen Me Dent.
Birmingham residents anticipate a summer event at Grove Park on a Saturday night featuring a ball on the veranda. Attendees will wear paper gowns for the occasion, with a special dinner and a varied program by the Grove Park orchestra. Invitations are not limited to Ashville residents. guests include Mr. J.T. Binion and Mrs. J.C. Watson from Georgiana.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Wirgh Baptist Church will meet next Monday at 4 o clock. Circle No 1 will host with an offering for missions. The afternoon topic is Mexico and a play titled How Not To Yo 1t features a cast including Mrs. Geo Carter and others. A short business session and social follow. Mrs. GH Malone, Circle No. 1 leader.
The First Baptist church invites the public to a tacky party Friday evening August 20 at Mand Mes' home on West Main Street. Lemonade, candy and ginger cakes will be served. A fortune teller will read your palm and a good program is planned. Admission is five to ten cents.
Misses Leila and Lena Hert plan a double wedding on September the second. The ceremony will be performed by the bride's father Dr. Wo Hart. Beat men include Jno Stewart and Walter Flewellen. Bridesmaids are Minnon Tulia Mart Mattie Drewry Cephalie Stewart and Willic Cherry.
The Troy Messenger reports scattered notes as families travel from Dothan to Savannah to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs GF return home this afternoon while Jamie Batchelor visits Marie Setlers. Greene's 10¢ Store and Butternut Bread promotions appear in casual mentions.
Get a Stone's cake and a loaf of Butternut bread for Sunday at Greene'sloc Store. Miss Kathleen Powell of Sinek ird is the guest of Miss Corinne Lee. Miss Wihnot Darnell of Mart ford arrives today to attend the Institute and will visit Miss Corinne Lee and Miss Marion Cawthon. Miss Darnell is the guest of Mrs. Marvie Harrison in Le Funiak Springs, Fla.
Mrs. Helen Dalton of Draper North Carolina recounts years of left side pains and near suffocation before her husband bought Cardus tonic. She praises the medicine saying it did more good than prior remedies and that many friends benefited. The advertisement claims Cardus has helped over 50 years and urges women to try it.
John Spooner a noted farmer near Ashford was in Dothan today. Mrs. John Buxton returns home after visiting Mrs. J. M. Robertson in Dothan. Mrs Hennie Parks of Dothan guest of Mrs George Dinkins on Montgomery street. Ken Avick Parks and Misses Evelyn and Filiarks spent a few days in Montgomery before returning to Dothan. Tray Messinger
Hon W R Chapman and family of Dothan have been spending time away from home for reasons not fully stated, with local kin noting ongoing travel and possible relocation plans affecting the household.
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