Thrasher Dies in Hereford Texas
Local man Thrasher, longtime hotel operator and late former Dothan resident, died in Hereford Texas after weeks of illness. Survived by wife and children, he was known as a cheerful, active citizen with strong community ties spanning Quitman Georgia to Dothan Alabama. He had recently moved to Hereford with interest in a new venture. The funeral arrangements were to be announced and burial planned by the Masons.
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Quitman
Déthan
South
John
Dothan
Hereford
Texas
New Mexico
Bart
Taling Y
Thrasher
Masons
W. M. Hunt
William Y, Y
Atlanta
The Big Eater Convicted at Flat Top Mines
A fragmented report notes Clark known as the big eater at Flat Top Mines was convicted at the last term of court. It mentions requests to Butler about beef steak, and a plan to be sent to the pen. Also references Spurlock the Negro and a jewelry theft tied to Poole.
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Clark
Big Eater
Spurlock
Poole
Baptist Meeting Led by Rev W M Anderson At First Baptist
Rev W M Anderson conducted a series of weeknight meetings at First Baptist Church. The meetings have drawn growing congregations despite heavy rain, and 48 members were received by Thursday night. Anderson is described as a forceful speaker earning credit for the work.
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W. M. Anderson
Frst Ptaptist Church
Anderson
Oliver elected Mayor of Talladega in Dothan circle
Oliver wins Talladega mayoral post as friends in Dothan celebrate his election. The local support highlights the community ties and positive reception of his victory.
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Oliver
Dothan
Talladega
They jump on Governor about passes and press freedom
The Montgomery Journal comments on a letter to the President of the APA accusing officials of threatening press freedom. The item questions the Journal’s timing and suggests removing several papers would provoke a broader press response while noting observers search for small signs.
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The
Montgomery Journal
Nephew of local Morrises dies after leg amputation
E. E. Morris of Bainbridge died in Dothan after gangrene followed an ankle injury from a horse throw. His leg was amputated Sunday but the poison had advanced too far and he died that night. He was a young man and a nephew of the Morrises here.
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E. E. Morris
Bainbridge
Dothan
Morrises
Fifteen Year-Old Willis Henderson Sentenced One Year
Willis Henderson, aged fourteen, was found guilty of killing Lonnie Yelverton last week. He is sentenced to the state penitentiary for one year.
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Willis Henderson
Lonnie Yelverton
Post Office Examinations Set for Dothan Earners
The Post Office Department issues notices for examinations for earners in Dothan to be held on the 25th of the month. Applicants must file their applications by the 20th with Postmaster Trammel, as blanks will be furnished.
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Post Office Department
Dothan
Trammel
New Washington brick two story building rises at St Andrews
John Sanders directs masons at the corner of St Andrews and Main as a new two story structure goes up in Washington pressed brick with a gray facade, expected to be among the town’s prettiest buildings once finished.
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John Sanders
St. Andrews
Main Streets
Washington
Picnic Planned Near Lisbon Hodgesville Railroad
On Friday May 18 a public picnic is announced at Lisbon or Hodgesville on the new railroad ten miles south of town. Tev. BE. M. Craig, Presbyterian pastor, travels to Hartford for tonight's services and returns Saturday morning. Regular Sunday services will be held at the Presbyterian church. Craig then heads to Birmingham Tuesday for the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in the United States, described as a major state meeting.
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Lisbon
Hodgesville
BE. M. Craig
Presbyterian Church
Hartford
Craig
Birmingham
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Midland clerk Homer Preston Enrolls in Dothan College
Homer Preston formerly of Midland City and now clerking in Esto Florida arrived in Lothan this week to study at the Dothan Business College.
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Homer Preston
Midland City
Esto, Fla
Lothan
Dothan Business College
Judge Pearce Lowers Fine in Juvenile Case to 25 Dollars
In a prior week Charles Jackson's son faced a $250 jury fine for a clash with Mr. Long's son. Judge Pearce reduced the penalty to $25 plus costs, aiming to please good citizens while keeping the lesson firm for the boy and easing parental burden.
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Charlie Jackson
Labor Wages and Convict Labor Probed by Comment
The Henderson-Boyd Lumber Co has a state contract to employ convicts at 45 dollars and 25 cents per month. The writer notes labor scarcity and argues convicts receive better overall compensation than free workers, including board lodging and medical care, raising questions about paying free labor.
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Henderson-Boyd ‘Lumber Co
A Job For Three Carriers In The City Delivery
The city will hire three regular carriers and one substitute when the new delivery starts August first. Examinations will occur between now and July. The city split into three districts with each carrier serving a different section and deliveries varying two or three times daily. Twelve mail boxes will be placed to serve the greatest number of people.
Fortune Allegedly Left By John Henry Smith Died Recently
A man named John Henry Smith reportedly left a fortune estimated at fifty million dollars. No records show any attempt to change the surname, and the matter centers on the deceased's holdings and the ensuing arrangements.
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John Henry Smith
Stead Predicts Million-Dollar Funds Fall Short
Stead asserts raising a million is easy in London and New York but notes large sums falter in this sector due to a climate unfavorable to early growth.
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Stead
London
New York
Samson man enrolls in Dothan Business College course
Mr. G. D. Cotton of Samson enrolled this week in a stenography and book keeping course at Dothan Business College, signaling a formal pursuit of training in office skills.
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G. D. Cotton
Samson
The
Dothan Business College
State Tax Commission Advises Tracking Property Transfers
The Alabama State Tax Commission urges county officials to keep blanks for abstracts of real estate transfers filed in Probate Offices for 1906 and 1907. They suggest printing blanks locally or ordering from Brown Printing Co. The commission asks for two or three sheets for comparison with other counties to aid in assessing property values and securing tax raises.
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Brown Printing Co
Montgomery
New Episcopal Church Installs Pastor from Mobile
Rev. W A Clark arrives as new pastor of the recently organized Episcopal church. Services will be held at the courthouse at eleven o'clock tomorrow, followed by Sunday School at ten.
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W.A. Clark
Episcopal Church
Mobile
Court House
Judge Leslie’s Mustache Becomes Milk Sieve
An old judge’s mustache was accidentally used as a sieve for thick buttermilk by a barber. The milk reportedly tasted like Turkish cigarettes, but the barber kept the mustache and claims it improves his appearance with a bright, visible smile.
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Leslie
Twins Named By Porter Request To Princess Of Wales
A railway porter once wrote to Admiral Beresford asking permission to name his twins Princess of Wales Brown and Lord Charles Beresford Brown. Lord Charles obtained consent and sent it along with his own gift. A month later he reported that Princess of Wales Brown had died that morning.
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Admiral Beresford
Princess of Wales
Princess of Wales Brown
Charles Beresford Brown
Charles
Mumford Seeks Homestead Final Commutation Proof
Joseph T. Mumford of Granger Alabama filed notice to make final proof for Homestead entry 36269 filed September 4, 1904 in fractional sections 23 and 24, township 7 north range 10 west. Proof to be made before the Circuit Court Clerk in Dothan Alabama on June 10, 1907. Witnesses: John H. Sellers Lewis Granger Jim Phillips Joe W. Munford all of Granger Alabama. Revert D. Johnsto.
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Joseph T. Mumford
Granger
Ala
Ah Gaim
Homestead J
Dothan
John H. Sellers
Lewis Granger
Jim Phillips
Notice of Stockholders Meeting Dothan Square Bale Ginning Co
By board resolution a meeting of stockholders is called at the company office in Dothan Alabama at two oclock in the afternoon on Thursday May 23 1907 for consent to increase capital stock to forty thousand dollars. This April 17 1907 witnesses J W Nix CC C Hanson secretary president.
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Dothan Square Bale Ginning Company
Dothan
Alabama
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State Tax Commission of Alabama
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