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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1915
Page
3
A brief notice states church notions and religious articles are to be collected or sold at The Eagle office on Saturdays between ten o'clock and if possible. The exact heading and location are implied by the fragment.
An invitation extended to the men of the community who do not attend Sunday School to visit Class 38 at Foster Street Methodist tomorrow morning. Visiting gentlemen in the city will be warmly welcomed.
Text from a historical Bible passage recounts Jonathan and Saul planning a covert move against the Philistines. Saul remains with about six hundred at Gibeah while Jonathan seizes a risky ascent between two passes, Bozez and Seneh, to tempt the enemy.
Fragmentary OCR shows Jonathan and his armor bearer urging ascent to attack a garrison in a tale of Israelite attack. The narrative mentions the Lord delivering into Israel's hand and two climbers ascending, with one armor bearer following.
Church officers and teachers urge every member to attend Sunday School at Lafayette Avenue. Morning service at 11:08 a.m. and afternoon service at 2 p.m. led by Pastor Rev. G. K. Williams. Strangers and visitors receive a cordial welcome to all church services.
The first Circle meeting after organization is set for Monday at 3 PM in the church hall. Leaders Stre, George HE Matone and Mrs RL Le Gaines plan the program. The group seeks a strong turnout to discuss monthly obligations amid tight finances.
The text outlines a forthcoming quarterly conference with church officers reporting. It mentions Wednesday prayer meeting at Foster Street Church and a Ladies' Missionary Society call meeting Monday afternoon at one o’clock at Foster Street Methodist church, conducted by Rev. W. L. Tew.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a receiver appointment for Hankistion with figures 878000 and 640000 and a claim that depositors may be fully paid while stockholders could lose up to sixteen percent. It mentions Palmer as appointed receiver and J A Wilson of Cordele as president, with decisions by directors about market action and note collection.
A Headland Avenue gathering features youth service with scripture reading led by Min Mat tie EB, Mr William Johnson, and a mixed quartet including Miss Ruby elma Mrs Alice Kincey Mr Eddie Woods and Mr Ernest Jayons. Reading and songs follow with Me Go Holliday and readings by Annie Man Hardy and others.
The readable fragments reference Bapt ist Church items Prayer Scripture and names such as John 1521 7 and Ramey 1743. Includes notes on Power of God Indwelling Let God help in Us and Obedience, with scattered phrases like Mina Cassie Farner Ming Eather Williams.
North Carolina governor preaches at Poster Street Methodist Church with W R Dickinson presiding. The sermon discusses a major issue described as the state's greatest problem. Mel Gein is highlighted as a notable man, with emphasis on his message and public role.
An advertisement offers tin and galvanized shingles for roofs at five and six dollars per square with surface painting, a ten year material guarantee, and on site installation. It cites W M Lou, sheet metal worker, near the Martin Hotel in Cordele, with a bank reference to The Partiein' State Bank, Cordele, capital 26 000.
Poorly legible ad offers a scholarship in an unnamed college, mentions cheap own hood and opletore oo macline, with a phone number 627, 12ND. Also an ad for rent at The Blackmen state on West Main Street with possession immediate and address 38 Cherry.
Farm on graded land two miles from Dothan offers 4 004 dollars of buildings and fortable improvements. Terms and particulars available at the office. Information leading to recovery will be rewarded.
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