Judge Gordon Dies Aged About 65 In Georgia County
The obituary recalls Dan Gordon a probate judge of Henry County now part of Houston who served twenty seven years. Known for plain speech and fairness he helped churches and homes repaying debts and bonds. He never married and died after months of illness with paralysis as the immediate cause.
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Henry County
Houston
Coattahooi
Gordon
Bill
Tom
John
Jack
Charlie
Dan Gordon
Miattahoochee
Smith Receives 99 Year Sentence in Roach Killing Case
The jury returned a verdict in the Smith case for the killing of Roach. Smith was sentenced to 99 years in prison. He struck Roach on the Witch 4 rail a few weeks ago and the blow caused his death.
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Smith
Roach
Adkins and Jones Case in Court for Coast Line Car Breakin
The court took up the Adkins and Jones case yesterday on charges of breaking into a Coast Line car. Henderson’s case is next on the docket, and it is unlikely all cases will be disposed of this term. A local firm is giving away pencils to schoolboys, and Duke and Lane are mentioned as potential sources of new furniture or helpful items.
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Adkins and Jones
Coast Line
Henderson
Duke and
Lane
Garner Appointed Town Exhibit Manager in Alabama
Ozark resident Bill Garner is named manager of the Jamestown exhibit for Alabama, succeeding John B. Ward who becomes Probate Judge of Henry County. The announcement notes Ward’s transfer and Garner’s new duties.
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Bill Garner
Ozark
Alabama
John B. Ward
ofHenry County
Houston county may field a congress candidate next time
Sentiments in the Wire grass region suggest Houston county could provide a congressional hopeful if a real chance arises, though ample time remains before any decision.
School Boy Habit and New School Supplies Offer
Years ago boys used slates but now use pencils and tablets. Pencils, rules, and tin dippers are offered free by Duke and Lane, the furniture makers, to anyone who calls and explains how they learned of the offer.
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Dothan
Duke
Lane
Stopping the Paper and the Case for Fine Print
The piece defends fine print and advertising load, urging readers to compare with the Bible and Congressional Record. It argues ads support cheap rates, notes large circulations, and says smaller type is acceptable if necessary. It references post office deficits caused by free congressional circulation and defends 10 point type as sufficient.
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Congressional Record
Congress
Post Office
Editor's Wealth and Independence From Paper Ventures
The writer notes the editor's wealth and arrogance stem from multiple sources, especially the newspaper itself. He claims they derive pride and independence from the paper, and that the publication's stoppage would not offend them, as they enjoy replacing it with new issues.
Dothan to Build Opera House Join from Central RR St Andrews
E R Porter and associates plan a modern opera house on Porters corner joining Central Railroad and St Andrews Street. Walls up, architect engaged, target cost near 20000 dollars funded largely by local Dothan residents. J P Morgan visited town last week and subscribed for the Eagle and sent it to Faceville Georgia.
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Dothan
E. R. Porter
Mr. Porter
Central Railroad
St. Andrews Street
J. P. Morgan
Eacle
Faceville
J. S. Lisenby Dies at Home in Dothan
J. S. Lisenby died at his Newton street home after months of illness. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon in the city cemetery by the Masonic order. He moved to Dothan from Dale county years ago, leaving eight sons who served as pallbearers and two married daughters.
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J. S. Lisenby
Newton Street
Masonic Order
Dale County
Dothan
Rainy woes and cotton woes in Smyrna community
The Smyrna region reports heavy rain hurting cotton stands with damaged seed blamed by locals. They fear low supply this year while Houston county’s grand jury prowls, labor is scarce, and social chatter hints at locals, including Jesse Wolf visiting from Blakeley, amid ongoing quietude in the area.
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Houston County
Sons of Ham
Jesse Wolf
Blakely
Plow Boy Reports Uncertain Labor and Crop Prospects
A reader signed as Plow Boy describes farmers sowing crops and hirings failing as workers quit over wages. Labor conditions are unstable and outcomes remain unclear, signaling potential trouble for the season.
Enterprise Telegraph Office Sees Temporary Staffing Change
Frank Stephens is ill with fever and Miss Louise Wooten of Enterprise, telegraph operator, is assisting in the office in his place.
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Frank Stephens
Louise Wooten
Enterprise
Frank
Free Delivery to Start in Dothan on August First
Information from Washington reached postmaster Trammell confirming free delivery service for Dothan will commence August 1 this year.
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Trammell
Washington
Dothan
Smyrna Carpet Industry Outsourced to Aidin Vilayet
The Smyrna carpet is produced in the Aidin vilayet with Smyrna as its capital. It employs thousands of women, many as young as seven, under tough working conditions. Wool is dyed by specialists while families run the looms. Carpets are packed in heavy bales and transported by caravan to Smyrna for export.
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Smyrna
Vilayet
Aidin
Usehak
Koule
Ghiardis
Makri
Melessos
Kirkavatech
Axar
Demirdji
Usechak
Epun
Uschak
Aschak
Telephone Operator At Center City Exchange
A new operator, previously in a department store, joins a telephone exchange and shows bright, willing service. She answers a ring with courtesy and offers alternatives when 325 is busy, revealing her training with a polite but flawed reply.
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New York
Don’t Cry Go Eat Says Frances in Style
A bachelor girl recites a philosophy from a former suitor about handling sadness by eating. She recalls a luncheon quip that cried away with her fish as he urged her to keep a meal in front of her, advising it’s not worth crying when meals await.
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Anyething
New York Press
Mumford Seeks Homestead Proof in Montgomery District
Notice of intention to make final proof for Homestead Entry No 36269 filed by Joseph T. Mumford of Granger Alabama. Proof to be submitted June 10 1997 before Clerk of the Circuit Court Dothan Alabama. Witnesses include John H. Sellers Lewis Granger Jim Phillips Joe W. Mumford and others from Granger Alabama.
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Joseph T. Mumford
Granger
Ala
Vial
Dothan
John H. Sellers
Lewis Granger
Jim Phillips
Joe W. Mumford
Lef Granger
Robert D. Johnston
Notice of Stockholders Meeting Dothan Square Bale Ginning Co
Board of Directors calls stockholders meeting in Dothan Alabama at 2 PM on Thursday May 23 1907. Meeting seeks consent to increase capital stock to forty thousand dollars per law. Dothan April 17 1907 Secretary.
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Dothan Square Bale Ginning Company
Dothan
Alabama
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