Evangelist Revivs Gathers Dothan Congregation at Union Meetings
The Revivs begins a brief revival at Foster Street Methodist with a focus on unity among churches. He has traveled from Greensboro for evangelistic work and is regarded as a leading evangelist in the region. At ten years old he speaks with natural ease and aims to draw more people, especially youths, into religious interest.
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Foster Street
Old Court
Greensboro
Dothan
Wmiry
Officers Elected At Es. Meeting As Predicted
In a terse parish meeting the following officers were elected: Green H P. King W. Bethea FE. Garner C HL. D Car. Malone E R. Malone Treas. Williams sentinel. Local notes indicate terms and duties assigned to each post.
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H. P
King
Bethea
PF. Garner
C. HL
Si D
R. Malonee Y Malone
Treas‘ Willams
Sentinel
Job For Boys In Town Earn Summer Work
When school closes, many boys seek jobs. A plan offers two to three months work for Dothan area youths in May through August harvesting crops. Boys gain earnings sun exposure, physical hardening, and practical experience, aiding studies and future careers. Farmers receive willing help. Think over it.
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Dothan
Watermelon display rivals Brockett’s farm prize
First 3e2s oo Saturday showed a small pile of watermelons on the street but H. B. Brockett’s 10 pound melon on Monday outshines them. Brockett’s farm is noted for producing good eating produce.
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H. B. Brockett
House Burned on Foster Street Overnight
About one o clock yesterday morning the residence of Jill Stawford on Foster Street burned down. The fire company responded but the blaze was too far advanced to check. None of the furniture was saved except one bed. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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Jill Stawford
Foster Street
Firr
Origi
Self Command and Manners Taught by Bersen
Bersen emphasizes self command as the main elegance and rule of manners. He cites St Just and Talleyrand to stress keeping cool to maintain influence and avoid loss of power.
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Bersen
St. Just
Talleyrand
Early Potatoes and Large Tomatoes Stir Town Report
A man brought early potatoes to town and passed Jim Acree in the stable area. Acree noted Watford across the street has been eating new potatoes for three weeks. The man sent the potatoes to a house after Acree dismissed them. Montana produced three big tomatoes and a hen pecked one, claiming six pounds twenty one ounces. He joked they might have grown more if not cropped for green fruit.
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Jim Acree
Watford
Montana
Governor Comer and the Senate Seat Dilemma
The article argues Comer faced a choice after voters backed Bankhead’s successor to the Senate. It notes Comer delivered the package of duties with restraint, respecting the voters’ mandate for the full term while resisting theatrics.
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Comer
Billie
Senate
Itin Booth
Bankhead
Mpric
Sigma officers clash ends with shooting at Hill Rollins
Hill Rollins and Jim Godfrey of Sigma were in a dispute when Godfrey shot Rollins in the neck. Rollins is in serious condition. Godfrey, a son of Jeff Godfrey, has not been arrested.
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Hill Rollins
Jim Godfrey
Sigma
Godfrey
Rollins
Jeff Godfrey
Bride Marries at Court House in Dothan Area
Marrice E. B. Lunsford and Miss Frankie Rodirs were married at the courthouse by Judge Leslie on Thursday morning. The bride is the daughter of Judge Rollins of this city, and the groom’s family resides in Enterprise while he has been living in Dothan.
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E. B. Lunsford
Frankie Rodirs
Court House
Judve Leslie
Webb man killed by pistol shot from John Fletcher
John Fletcher killed a man named Cook at Webb last Sunday and is jailed in the county jail. The incident involved a pistol shooting and authorities are holding Fletcher for investigation.
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John Fletcher
Cook
Webb
Fletcher
Cheap Insurance Division Formed in Houston County
The Mutual Life Industrial Association of Georgia reports a new division organized after three years of operation. It notes low annual costs averaging $538 per policy and fourteen claims paid at $1.15 per member, with 1,000 members in the current division. Officers include J. B. Dell as President and R. C. Williams as Secretary and Treasurer, with Dr. J. L Ellis and W. M. Cooper as Directors. Insurance is described as affordable for both poor and rich, with funds kept in Houston County and local officers available for contact.
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Houston County
Mutual Life Industrial Association of Georgia
J. B. Dell
R. C. Williams
J. L Ellis
Houston County Tax Values Rise After Additional Assessments
County commissioners tallied a total assessed value of 4 651 546 with back taxes by R W Lisenby adding about 9401 009 and raises of 202 170 lifting the county total to 0 444 378 The board deems the assessment fair and expects little state action Fred Wilson of Graceville promotes linking Miller road from his town to another area to spur road construction.
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Houston County
R. W. Lisenby
State Board
Fred Wilson
Graceville
Othan
Salmon Poison in Dogs Stirs Caution at Portland
The Portland Oregonian notes there is no sure cure for salmon poisoning in dogs. Prevention is best by keeping dogs away from salmon when possible. If poisoning occurs, support with physic and care, as recovery chances are low and cooked salmon is safe.
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Portland Orezoman
Charles Lamb on Scots and the idea of a healthy book
Lamb says Scots demand old familiar wording for new truths and cites a dinner conversation about a healthy book. A Scotchman responds with humor, noting he understands healthy men and mornings but not a healthy book. The anecdote highlights linguistic gaps between novelty and tradition.
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Lamb
Charles Lamb
Napoleon II Elevates Captain Coeurpreux After Fall
In a Tuileries ball, Captain Jean Coeurpreux tripped and fell. Napoleon II offered a helping hand and declared Coeurpreux the new commandant of his guides, recalling a previous Magenta defeat.
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Napoleon II
Jean Coeurpreux
Tuileries
Na‘emp
M. le Commandant
Captain Coeurpreux Ie
Unclear Scribbled Passage Prompting Curiosity
A jumbled text fragment appears to discuss a possible event or statement for tomorrow evening, with scattered phrases about hearing Han and life, and mentions of seeming uncertainty about what will be said or done. The legibility is too poor to extract concrete details or names.
Receivers Sale of Gordon Lumber assets June 1 1900
On June 1 1900 the Gordon Lumber Co bankrupts offers for cash at public sale at the plant near Gordon all timber and merchandise including oxen carts logs and chains. Bids require cash deposit before sale and court approval. Signed Chas A Sisk Receiver.
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Gordon Lumber Go
Goedan
Notice of a Convict's Case in Henry County Court
A historic Alabama document details a convicted individual sent to the state penitentiary for a term of twenty months for an attempted poisoning murder. Miscertification reportedly extended years of service, with mention of an attorney Kool Walter and the date chain from 1898 to 1907.
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Alabama
Board of Inspectors
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