Grand jury final report from county term court
The grand jury reports 46 true bills from about 140 charges after examining 26 witnesses. They urge more thorough warrants, note felony and misdemeanor outcomes, praise jail conditions, road repairs after heavy rains, and compliance of county officials. They thank Judge Pearce Solicitor Parks and Bailiff Mark White and request discharge. Also comments on superstition among Negroes and whites regarding scripture verses to stop blood and cure ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. A. Pearce
Pth Judicial Cire
County of Justice Courts
Voter note on Fuller not seeking commissioner race
Card from J J Boyett states he sought Fuller’s support for a commissioner bid. Fuller was absent when first visited and later refused to run himself, asserting he authorized no candidacy. The message clarifies Fuller is not a candidate.
Pockets for music and law in tailor shops
A London Allewers item notes a tailor describe pockets for music in coats and a handcuff pocket in detectives' sleeves. He claims singers carry music in back pockets above the waist while detectives use the sleeve pocket to deploy bracelets unseen before resistance.
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Cali
London Allewers
The Expert Accountant Deserves Its Place Among Experts
A historic reflection on expert witnesses and accountants notes their mixed credibility. It recalls Alabama State Fair management concerns, alleged shortages, and a sequence of reports by experts and counter reports. The piece suggests skepticism toward expert authority and defends placing the expert accountant among trusted specialists.
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Mobile Wa
Audible Conscience in a Sleepless Night
A dialogue reveals Bonter denying money to a woman and Jupp noting the caller’s sleepless night. Bonter confesses the act was against his conscience as it involved his wife asking for help.
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Jupp
Dothan Briefs and Local Notices From Thursday
A. C. Grant, Geo. L. Campbell and W. F. Oakley of Columbia were in Dothan Thursday. C. R. Poole of Havana Fla. was here several days this week. he once lived in Dothan and has many friends. Miss Ophelia Hunter returns from Blackstone Va. for summer vacation. A Montgomery negro was convicted for stealing two merry widow hats. Byron Trammell, T. J. Dawsey and J. L. Domingus went to Birmingham for the Republican convention. J. W. Fortner, Coast Line mail clerk Montgomery to Waycross, was at home briefly. J. D. Parkman brought a six foot head of oats into town. Bob Crawford has been sick several days, delaying court. Judge Bilbro handed out cards to voters and praised Dothan. The protracted Baptist meeting closed with about thirty accessions. Rev. Campbell and wife returned to Troy. Dothan Sheet Iron Roofing Co offers roofing services at 22 Foster Street.
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C. R. Poole
Havana
Fla
Old Fellow Rolls Lawn for Dinner Joke
An old man earns a living by rolling lawns at a suburban garden. A woman hires him and the servant serves toast for dinner. The man eats quickly and says to keep eating until told to stop. After, he refuses to weed the yard saying he has rolled himself full.
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London
Grand jury certificates and cash payments noted by judge
The judge explains misinformed witnesses about cash payments for grand jury certificates and explains fine and forfeiture claims. He will endorse fines after adjournment and notes who should bring certificates in. Columbia subscriber E. E. Killingsworth sends a dollar to extend to 1909. Atlanta fire reports several blocks burned with damp response doubtful.
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E. E
Killingsworth
Columbia
Atlanta
Notice To Bidders on Farmers Union Warehouse Contract
Notice to bidders for running the Farmers Union Warehouse at Dothan for the coming season. Bids must be sent to the undersigned by May 15, 1908. C. Dalton, Jr.
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Farmers Union Warehouse
Dothan
C. Dalton, Jr
Registrars Notice for Court House Registration Visit
Registrars announce a registration drive at the courthouse in Dothan on Friday and Saturday before the upcoming primary. Those turning 21 since last registration and holders of life certificates not yet transferred to this county will be registered. J. T. Edmonson, T. B. McGriff, Registrars.
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Dothan
For Sale Twenty Head of Big Mules
Twenty head of large mules suitable for turpentine and logging work offered for sale. Apply to the address in this notice.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grand Jury
Osut
Bulah Church
Beat Three
Solicitor Parks
Mark White
J. W. Wood
Houston County
A. Fuller
J. J. Boyett
G. A. Fuller
Home Office
The
Alabama State Fair Association
A. C. Grant
Geo. L. Campbell
W. F. Oakley
Ophelia Hunter
Blackstone, Va
Montgomery
Byron Trammell
T. J. Dawsey
J. L. Domingus
Birmingham
J. W. Fortner
Coast
Waycross
J. D. Parkman
Bob Crawford
Judge Bilbro
the Baptist
Campbell
Troy
Dothan Sheet Iron & Roofing Co
Foster Street
Fendant
J. T. Edmonson
T. B. McGriff
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