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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1929
Page
1
Yoris and ard Thornton featured in racing circles with ties to the Confederate Army era. The text notes a family legacy from R. T. Wilson and mentions Saratoga, Belmont, and an association owning a major track.
Elizabeth Dempsey and Leon Odom married at the Bass home on West Main Street with a Christmas tree ceremony. The couple then left for Thomasville Georgia for a wedding breakfast and will make their home in Dothan with E T Moody.
J W Posey turned over to county officers Saturday afternoon by city police charged with transporting whiskey in quantities of five gallons or more. County officers stated he was free on $1, bend. The rest of the text lists visiting friends and locals with multiple names and places not needed for the main notice.
One year old Fred Hulen Wilhite son of Mr and Mrs W F Wilhite of Dothan died Saturday afternoon at home and was buried Sunday at Selma cemetery. Rev H C Bass officiated with Fellows and Forrester in charge. Survived by parents one brother Burton two sisters Nina Joe Madgaline and grandparents.
Rose Cleveland Kirkland, 44, of Bonifay route eight, died last night in a Dothan hospital. She is survived by her husband C N Kendrick, six sons C F D M Tullie Frank and Roy, two daughters Ana Rosa and Lou Elien, four brothers Arch McKennon New Brockton Cam McKennon Bonifay, one sister Mrs L White Sampson, and her mother Mrs D McKinnon Brockton. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 at Victoria church with Rev C C Helms officiating. Fellows and Forrester in charge.
A weekend drive by Birmingham and county officers led to about 200 arrests for alleged vice and prohibition violations, including 21 white women. Detectives destroyed several hundred gallons of liquor, a 200 gallon still, and 3,500 gallons of rye mash during a raid on a Huntsville road dwelling.
The season ends with four marquee games on New Year’s Day. Pittsburgh faces Southern California in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena. An Eastern pick plays an all-star Western selection in the Shriner’s charity game in San Francisco. Dallas hosts Midwest versus Southwest all-star battles. The Southern Conference North and South divisions meet in Atlanta in another contest.
John A. Stephens seventy of Dothan collapsed and died Sunday afternoon as the courthouse clock struck three. Survived by wife Bessie, son J A Stephens and three daughters Nettie Vera and D R Knox all of Dothan, a sister Jennie Newman, funeral at Wiggins Church at three with Rev H C Bass officiating. Interment in Church cemetery. Felows and Forrester in charge.
Funeral services for John A. Jackson 80 were held at his Ashford home Saturday afternoon with Rev J D Hardgro officiating and Rev Paul B Dansby assisting. Interment followed at Bluff Springs cemetery. Survived by wife Mollie Jackson two sons S L Jackson of Falkston Georgia and Edgar Jackson of Ashford and daughter Mrs Ruth Newberry of Dothan.
Segrest from Slocomb, described as a business visitor, was in town today for unspecified engagements.
Robert Powell has been carried to Kilby Prison in Montgomery where he begins a 520 day sentence after pleading guilty to violating the prohibition law. Mike Cawthorn, a Black man, also pled guilty to gaming and was taken away Saturday to serve a three month sentence for his offense.
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