Advance Guard Arrives for Alabama Press Association Meet
The Alabama Press Association begins in Dothan with arrival of Judson and Gilbert from Bessemer at 8 40 pm. Jacob Pepperman and J D B Rutherford follow on later train as editors and spouses join to welcome attendees. The session opens at 10 am with A E Pace greeting guests and R E L Neil replying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Press Association
Dothan
William A. Judson
Besemer Weekly
Walter Gilbert
Bessemer Daily Times
Jacob Pepperman
Association
J. D. B. Rutherford
J.C. Lawrences
Union Springa
Meeting program outlines annual Alabama press association agenda
The draft program lists sessions led by J C Lawrence and others, with addresses by C F Striplin and OG Pod Mooney, reports from officers like Jacob Pepperman and Frank Crichton, committees, poems, and discussions on journalism and envelope printing, plus adjournment and badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lawrence
Union Springs
Jacob Pepperman
Montgomery
Frank Crichton
Clanton
C. F. Striplin
Ashland Standard
Pod Mooney
Memphi- Commercial Appeal
LB. Deal
Dothan Hom
City Council Hears Bond Sale and Engineering Bid Actions
The council met in sessions to approve bonds sold and reject engineering bids. Officers and committee chairmen discussed street cleaning, water light lines, pole purchases, and a proposed fifty cent fee for cutting off light current as part of adjourned and regular sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pregent A. Y. Malone
J. W. Grant
W. C. Feu
B. R. Pitcher
A. Black H. Watford
A.D. Whiddon
C. Flughes
Baker
B. F. Reid
J. L. Ellis
Lona Street
West Main
Water and Light Committee
W.H. Jarvis
St Westover
Pariah
Thakiavity
Malone
BeLonia
Power Proposition Delayed as Committes Seek Time
The Choctawhatchee River Light and Power Co. and allies ask for more time to consider a major city power deal. Proposals include selling or leasing the city plant and offering electric energy at various rates, with a 300 HP option at 14,000 dollars per year and a 2000 HP supply for municipal switchboard use. The Andrews Safety Appliance Co. is named for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby Clerk
Poe Uoimady
Guy
Melven
Dothan
Chuctawhatchee River
Albany
Wour
Montgomery
First National Bank Buys City Bonds At 100.68
The First National Bank led a three bank bidding process for city bonds totaling 6810000 dollars. The final bid of 100.68 was accepted by the council, with Houston and Dothan banks active in the bidding. The deal signals rapid financial progress for Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Usty Couse
Sud
Bonda
Rire National Bank
New York
Beast
Vila
J. BR. Young
Houston National Bank
D. BR. Fairearth
Dothan National Bank
G. J. Malone
Third National Bank
Hough
Meaura
Matone
Balleloth
Proviso Telegram Sparks Forgiveness Promise In Wedding Note
In a clipped telegraph excerpt from a 19th century record Herald piece a bride reads a message from her father promising forgiveness if certain conditions are met. The dialogue shows a hopeful bridegroom seeking the father’s approval and a promise of reconciliation through marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reord-Herald
City Market Project Likely Abandoned in Dothan
A municipal committee reports the City Market plan in Dothan has failed after investing in a building and stalls. Repeated administrations altered support, turning the market into storage and leaving only three stalls rented, with no action likely forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Todis
Montgomery
Ordinunces
Bae-Bern
Bids Rejected for Linemen Work in City Utilities
Judiciary committee reported to the Council that all bids for the linemen work in water, light, sewer and paving construction were rejected and a competent man was to be employed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wiliam B. H. Judson
Bessemer Weekly
Walter
Gilbert Bessemer
C. T P. Mooney
Commercial Appeal
Ik the South
Ten O'Elivk
A. E. Pace
R. E. L. Neil
Selina
Alabama
R. L. Neil
Times
Selma
New Business
E. B. McCarty
Deropolis
Journal
Maj. W. W
Serens
Walter Smith
Lineville Headtiehr
Prew
B. L. ¢ Wari
Talladega
Gore Bey
Teer Dothan
Sareling
Rotel Oromanton, Sromsaten
Report
Watford
Fleatao
Rapport
Woiceman
BK. Pilcher
Meg
P. Pritt Saked Pirmis
Aomtinned
Om Page
Ajun
Duthan
Andrew Safety Appliance Co
G. W. Mallen
Andrew
Andrew Safety Applianés Company
Miaio
B. Oates
Santiery Comnec
Ba Boon
Committes
Council
Misa Coburn
Chesper
Helf Price
Yours Truly
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