Old Settler Remembers Dothan Growth and Local Figures
A long community memoir notes James Ggarday ove and other early settlers near Dothan. The piece reflects on progress from a small hamlet to a growing town, mentions residences on Headland Avenue and Crawford Street, and cites figures such as W. J. Raley and local legislators. The narrative also laments lost opportunities like Birmingham South rail plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Dothan
George S. Bouston
Alabama
Fish Fry Draws Hundred Pounds Of Catch In Town Outing
A crowd gathered three miles east of town for a weed ditching day and a Tuesday fish fry. Over a hundred pounds of fish were caught. Attendees included Mrs. J. T. Trawick and visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McAllister, Miss Kate Wherrett of Cambridge Maryland, Miss Nannie Whitehead of Chatham Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lisenby, Miss Ghastie Baker, Miss Willie Baker, Dug Baker, Carlos Hughes, Paul Jones, Ben Crawford, and J. L. Domingus. The weather was pleasant and the day was a fine bit of sport. A note on fuel and donations mentions John D.’s educational tribute, with a subtle nod to not receiving full newspaper space for the donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Trawick
Jas. McAllister
Kate Wherrett
Cambridge
Nannie Whitehead
Chatham
W. H. Crawford
R. W. Lisenby
Ghastie
Willie Baker
Dug Baker
Carlos Hughes
Paul Jones
Ben Crawford
J. L. Domingus
Water Quality Fix Proves City Water Safe Again
Water experts report the city water is now safe after a pumping house leak introduced air into the mains, falsely suggesting contamination. The issue was resolved by stopping the leak, and residents note continued good-tasting water. Also updates on local homes on North Oates street include John Malone and J A Cureton plans and renovations by J W Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Grant
North Oates Street
J. A. Cureton
Town Sees Prosperous New Residences Rise
A resident observes the town's growing development with new housing and a bustling, prosperous appearance reflected in the rising residences and expanding neighborhood footprint.
Fence Plan Approved by Will County Commissioners
The Will Fence St commissioners concluded a multi day session with approval to construct a stone or concrete block fence surrounding the county jail. City officials say the project aims to improve security and perimeter control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Silent On The Matter in Marion Standard
Chas Greer recalls Gor Comer remarking it remembered Sylacauga when asked about a bill banning newspaper publishers from trading advertising for railroad transportation. The Alabama Press Association barred Comer from a political address at its 1905 annual meeting, while the governor bans commodity exchanges for publishers but not for factory workers at commissaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Greer
Marion Standard
Gor Comer
Sylacauga
Alabama Press Association
Yerby Named to Montevallo Girls' Industrial School Board
Mr W E W Yerby of the Greensboro Watchman has been appointed by the governor as a trustee of the Girls Industrial School at Montevallo. Yerby is noted as a friend to educational institutions and a scholar of modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iw. E. W. Yerby
Greensboro
Girls’ Industrial School
Montevallo
Renewal from Capt J B Hansell Prompts Rail Safety Note
Capt J B Hansell father of Superintendent Tom Hansell of the Waycross Division visited the office this week and left a renewal. The note contrasts wars and rumors with the real terror of railroad accidents which never miss, underscoring the need for caution and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hansell
Tom Hansell
Waycross Division
The Woods Turn Green and Gall Berry Short Trip
A note notes a plan to travel as spring arrives. The route includes a ride to Gall berry Short then on to Florida fish ponds, suggesting a local excursion and seasonal change.
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Florida Fish Ponds
Strawberries Picked Daily in Oscar Green’s Garden
Oscar Green has picked a quart of ripe strawberries from his garden each day since the 8th, aided by the unusually warm weather of the past two months. Some cold weather may still threaten to end the harvest, while town rose bushes remain spring like all winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Green
Town earns wary rep for short stays and quick work
The town has gained a reputation among the Weary Willies for hiring practices that lure transients to stay briefly. Locals say job opportunities draw steady arrivals who leave once work ends or turns scarce.
For Sale Vacant Lots and Homes Near Dothan
For sale listings include a vacant 70 by 150 foot lot on Oates at 650 dollars, a 1-2 acre lot with a 5 room house and large store in a good business location rented at 33 1/2 dollars monthly, and more. Additional 1-2 acre lots, 4 room houses with stores, a 20 acre farm, and an 80 acre farm with a 4 room house and well water are offered near the court house and west of Dothan. A pee well and cultivating land are noted with fencing and prices up to 2200 dollars. See the advertiser at once for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oates
Court House
Dothan
Local Gas Franchise Proposals Stir Opelika Dothan Talks
The article notes Col McKey’s Opelika ordinance granting gas at 1.50 per thousand cubic feet and a Dothan proposal at 2.60, arguing Meyer’s measure is fairer despite gas demands. It also mentions Miss Kate Meali Wood of Troy visiting Mrs Harmone with an honor entertainment Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. McKey
Opelika
Dothan
Meyer
Kate Meali Wood
Troy
C. E. Harmone
Episcopal Church Organizing in Dothan Led by Rev W N Claybrook
Rev W N Claybrook has been in Dothan for several days organizing a new Episcopal church. The enterprise lumber company Steele brothers will donate lumber and about $1,000 has been subscribed. Bishop Beckwith preached Tuesday night at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.N. Claybrook
Dothan
Messrs Steele
Enterprise Lumber Co
Bishop Beckwith
Presbyterian Church
Hobo Held After Sawing At City Jail Bars
A white hobo, part of a street gang, was caught trying to saw through the city jail bars Tuesday night. Earlier he and others unloaded coal at the acid plant and he hid a ten inch file, which the fire department and officers discovered being used on the jail bars.
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Fire Department
Probate notice seeks authority to join firms in land sales
K D Crawford as administrator of A B Jones deceased filed for authority to join surviving partners of Jones Nichols Co in selling four acres at Cottonwood where Isard Ines Nichols Co works, and to join Garrard Co in selling a house and lot in Ashford known as Bob Adama place. The four shares were one quarter each. Hearing set for March 20, 1907. Judge Geo Leslie presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Crawford
A. B. Jones
Houston County
Alabama
Jones, Nichols & Co
Cotton Wood
Isard Ines
Garrrard & Co
Ashford
Adams Street
Third Ave
Lande
J .B. Williams
Bob Adama Place
Rail A. B Jones
Geo. Leslie
Bill Nye Oration Cow Ad Sells Rose For New Home
Bill Nye advertised a cow named Rose on Township 19 Range 18 claiming eight years old and loyal to her home. The notice notes the cattle's Shorthorn mix, milk production, and a barrel shotgun barter, with May calving and a red calf returning after a week or two away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nye
Trem Town
Jena
Rose
iBatten
Wedge
Freight Theft Stuns Macon as Two Men Are Caught
Miss Georgia Barnard visits Macon this week amid a local freight theft case at the Coast Line freight house. James Jackson and Bob Barnes, two workers, were apprehended after a search of their houses yielded stolen goods. Jackson paid a $50 fine and 90 days of street time. Barnes was fined $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jackson
Bob Barnes
Coast Line
Wanted Mothers and others for unpaid housekeeping work
Our Want Column from Life advertises old fashioned mothers needed to care for babies and work on railroad projects. It seeks confident, honest individuals with fair language skills and readiness for long shifts, plus several thousand sons of wealthy men to be generally useful and authors with vast life experience to pursue money and perfection before publication.
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Dothan. Ala
Dothans
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Colums
W. E. Culver
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