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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
6
A southern health official promotes Sweet Dreams as the best mosquito remedy. The claim, linked to a major city health department, describes the product as highly effective against pests and a key tool in public health campaigns.
Funeral services for Mrs Inte Men tL Walker will be held Saturday at eight o clock at Mister Street Methodist. Revs Crawford of DeFunink Springs and Mc Neill of Dothan will conduct. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named from among relatives and friends. Procession to Col. Aimbia cemetery follows service. Edith Brown of Dothan and Miss Anne Carol Logue of Co. Than among expected guests.
Miss Pitard complimented Mrs Irma Pitard of Mobile as a charming guest at a box ball party in her honor by Mrs Neill. Afterward the attendees visited Mrs Neill’s home and were served with ice cold refreshments while mingling with friends in a warm, admiring atmosphere.
TheSavannah Press notes a favorable report on a bill allowing women to practice law in Georgia. It argues against historical male bias from town authorities and praises progress toward women’s legal work and broader social reforms, including voting rights and professional recognition. Catherine Minehart, a Philadelphia inventor, patents a handbag convertible to an event support device.
Washington official report says the United States urges Germany to compensate for the American steamer Leelanaw torpedoed near the Orkney Islands. A German submarine fired upon the ship after its crew abandoned ship following surrender signals. The Leelanaw burned and sank, with the submarine heading toward Orkneys as another steamer was sighted.
State of Alabama Houston County sheriff sale notice announces execution by Circut court against R D Clark in favor of Ashford Hardware Company. The sale, in front of the Courthouse at Dothan, August 18, 1915, lists Sigma Gin Company building as the property to be sold to the highest bidder during legal hours.
Dothan notices include Mr. B the Barnier of Mobile visiting his uncle on South Ap pletree ALG Coebux returning from Marianna Florida reporting drought harming crops. Local residents Tennant and Warrick visit Troy and Panam City trips noted along with grocery prices and multiple brief social and business mentions.
Joseph R. Rosser, editor of the Cullman Democrat and prominent North Alabama citizen, died at his Cullman home Thursday morning. Funeral services, under Masonic auspices, will be held Friday afternoon from his residence. Rosser, born in Scottsboro, Jackson County, would have been 46. He had long helped build Cullman and its county, including service as a post office official. Transaction remains reflect era standards.
Obituary outlines the long career of Rosson a traveling auditor for Southern Express Company and a leading Alabama Press Association figure. He edited the Cullman Democrat and influenced state politics as a Democratic official and delegate. Survived by widow two daughters and a son. at death he was secretary of the Alabama Press Association and active in its affairs.
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