Jefferson Davis Birthday Observed At Beauvoir Reunion
Comrades in arms gather at Beauvoir Mississippi to honor Jefferson Davis on his birthday. Veterans arrive by train and car to the Mansion grounds for a ceremonial camp, music, and oration by Daniel Hale of Gulfport. The event, also observed in Kentucky, features bands, poetry, and a lawn party.
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Jefferson Davis
Comrades IN Arms
Sbiloxi
Miss
South
Beauvoir
Jefferson Daves
Fairview
Felber
Southland
The
Gulf
Rye City
Srchief
R. A. Sneed
City
Atten
United States
Davis
Daniel ‘Ae
Gulfport
Dela
United of the Confederacy
Joe
Robbers Escape Using Smoke Screen in Chicago Heist
Three men robbed Lee Breadman, his wife, and her cousin, taking cash and jewels worth $2,000. Police pursued by cruising car, but a rear smoke screen blinded detectives for two blocks, allowing the robbers to vanish as the cloud lifted.
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Chicago
Lee Breadman
Ner
Breadman
Two Are Killed In Auto-Wagon Crash
In a fatal crash on the Panama City highway two occupants died. Ollie Morris witnessed the wreck from his nearby porch and found shattered lantern pieces warm at the scene. P J Foster of Standard Oil summoned aid. Funeral services for the victims are set for tomorrow at Mt Enon church. A Birmingham man, George L Williams Jr, was slightly injured when his car struck a parked vehicle at the scene. He suffered a cut to the arm and a bruise above the eye.
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Page One
Ollie Morris
Morris
the Eagle
Dothan
P. J. Foster
Standard Oil Company
Mt. Enon
Fellows
Forrester
Birmingham
George L. Williams, Jr
Panama City
Williams
Social visits span Dothan and nearby towns
Mrs J C Bond and baby visited Mrs E C Purvis on Thursday. Several residents including Miss Ruth Hughes Miss Blondell Purvis Mr and Mrs E C Purvis Mrs J T Stevens and Huey joined Mr and Mrs R F Sheppard Thursday night. Shoppers in Dothan included Mrs T C Miller and her two sons Billy and Wallace. Friends fished Beaver Creek Thursday afternoon. Miss Winn Evelyn Howard visits Miss Evelyn Beverette in Dothan. Claud Murphy and daughter Martha Helen returned from Cottonwood trip. R B Sheppard visiting his mother in Blue Springs.
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J. C. Bond
Baby
E. C. Purvis
Ruth Hughes
Blondell Purvis
J. T. Stephens
Huey
R. F. Sheppard
T. C. Miller
Billy and
Wallace
Dothan
J. T. Stevens
Delegates Arriving for Brotherhood Meeting in Birmingham
Delegates began arriving in Birmingham for the group states meeting of the Ladies Society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. The two day session opens tomorrow with registration expecting about 500 attendees from Alabama Georgia Florida North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ladies Society of the Brotherhood
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Drunk firefighter wounds girl and stabs truck driver
In Greenville a 39-year-old city fireman C C Lomax was jailed after drunken on highway attack. He shot Doris Johnson 16 in the head and stabbed J L Barley twice during confrontations with a truck driver. Both victims were taken to Greenville hospital in serious condition.
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Greenville
Miss
Doris Johnson
J. L. Barley
Cc. C. Lomax
Lomax
Burley
Misa Johnson
J. C. Wilson
Philadelphia
Miss Johnson
O. L. Tompkins to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting
O L Tompkins will be the speaker at the Kiwanis Club meeting on Wednesday at the Houston Hotel noon. Members are urged to attend to hear him. Mrs Mayo Davis andMiss Jeanne Gaines will present the mystical program with Mrs Mayo Davis accompanying.
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O. L. Tompkins
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Houston
Mayo Davis
Miss Jeanne Gaines
Mrs. Mayo Davis
Fire Chief to Stage Second Party Friday
Fire Chief Zeigiar plans a second party at 3 pm Friday in front of Rose Hill School after a prior event for about 200 children under 15. Firefighters will operate a rotating sprinkler to provide a giant shower bath and attendees are asked to wear overalls or bathing suits.
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Zeigiar
Rose Hill School
New York futures vs crop deliveries ease on weather
New York markets see lighter new crop deliveries as clear weather and fair forecasts persist. Japanese brokers lead selling in October December January and March while July holds steadier on price moves. Analysts expect a sagging market if weather stays favorable.
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New York
Demonstration Agents Meet Today in Alabama
In Birmingham on June 3 AP report says farm and demonstration agents and extension workers from 23 northern Alabama counties gathered to discuss farm problems. Attendees included Edward A. O'Neal, E. L. Deal, G. B. Phillips, C. H. Bedingfield, N. B. Stewart, J. T. Belue, Eric Elsebrook, J. B. Mitchell, J. W. Pate, T. A. Sims, L. N. Duncan and W. R. Turnipseed from Auburn, Florence to Hamilton.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Extension Service
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Edward A. O'Neal
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
E. L. Deal
Montgomery
G. B. Phillips
Florence
C. H. Bedingfield
Cullman
How Women Lose Fat In England Kruschen Salts Ad
An 85 cent bottle Kruschen Salts ad promises rapid fat loss and energy for women in England, claiming a 15 pound month drop, clearer skin, and overall health. It urges daily half teaspoonfuls in water, reduced food intake, increased activity, and to weigh before and after the bottle. Sold by Dothan Drug Co.
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America
Dothan Drug Co
Houston County Musical Convention at Springfield Church
The Houston Banner Musical Convention met at Springfield Church three miles north of Ast ford on Saturday May 3. President B M Killingsworth led the opening with Clinging to the Cross. An arranging committee and multiple song lessons followed, with pianists and a Big Creek quartet. A dinner was served, thanks offered, and the convention closed with prayer. The third quarterly sing will be with Cedar Springs church on the Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July.
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Houston Banner
Springfield Church
Astford
B. M. Killingsworth
Jesse Culbreth
Buck Helms
C.D. Meadows
Elisha Dickerson
J. A. Etheridge
E. B. White
H. O. Wiggins
Bertha Helms
Chester Roney
Otho Etheridge
Jesse Bule
Mary Lizzie Helms
Springfield
H. Culbreth
Mies
Pustine Smith
Mary Linsle Malate
Thie ‘Essen
J. G. B. Wateca
J. A. Culbreth
W. S. Cook
L W
Cedar Springs Church
Stolen Ford Coach Reported Near Post Office
Elgin C. Cowarts reported to police headquarters that his Ford coach was stolen yesterday afternoon. He parked the vehicle on North Foster Street near the post office and could not locate it after about an hour away. New York City has 2,000 motion picture houses.
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Elgin C. Cowarts
Mr. Cowarts
North Foster Street
New York City
Overflow Area Red River Valley Wider Than Ever
In Alexandria Louisiana on June 3 AP reports overflow in the Red River valley widening the floodplain and increasing homeless refugees. Levee workers press on to prevent further flood damage as crest approaches with water at 40.8 feet, four feet above flood stage. The crest is expected to move toward Markeyville between Alexandria and the Mississippi junction before falling.
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Alexandria
Red River
Markeville
Mississippi
Young Drug Co Indigestion Remedy Ad
An old style advertisement promotes Indigestion remedy from Young Drug Co. It touts a quick effect within two minutes and claims refunds or money back if unsatisfied. The copy uses dated language and marketing tone.
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Young Drug Co
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