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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
3
A tale of two orphan brothers ends with the younger’s patience bringing riches after a fairy prophecy. He digs for treasure, finds a bulb, cultivates a rare flower called the Chinese lily, and becomes famous as townsfolk travel to buy it.
The article notes Royal Blackheath Golf Club as England’s oldest and claims it is the oldest in the world, founded by James J. in 1608. It contrasts with later records from Scotland and highlights the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews established in 1754 with royal patronage from William IV in 1834 and a gold medal for annual play.
Thomas Parr died in London in 1635 at 152 and is buried in Westminster Abbey. His descendants include Robert Parr who died in Shropshire in 1757 at 124, his father at 109 and grandfather at 113. John Newell died in 1761 at 127 and John Michaelson died in 1768 at 127, grandsons of Parr.
In late June a yoke of tea and white pieded steers with brass tipped horns were brought to a residence. The owner may reclaim by covering expenses and paying for this advertisement. Contact H. T. Lane in Dothan. tf.
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