Good Roads Support and Local Rail Line Talk
A letter urges votes for better roads and expresses distrust of a proposed Alabama Electric Co line near Dothan. Residents pledge support to commissioners, favor road bonds or convict labor if needed, and warn readers about a fraud claim. News notes the death of John Williams, a negro convict, killed near Dothan after being struck by a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monde
Alabama and Electric Co
Anniston
Dothan
John Williams
Enterprise Lumber Co
Madrid swindle letters target U.S. residents warning of a get rich scam
A Madrid based gang floods the state with phony letters claiming a jailed bankrupt needs funds to recover a fortune in England. The letters, written in broken English, ask for advances to cover tribunal charges and promise a third of the funds in return.
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Madrid
Columbia
L. F. Britt
Dillon
Geome
England
Spain
France
Man Pleads Guilty in Buck Shot Shooting Case
A Black man who shot Alvaark with buckshot a few weeks ago pleaded guilty this week and received a ten year sentence for the shooting.
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Alvaark
Sid Rogers Convicted for Killing Bill Roberson
Sid Rogers was found guilty this week of murdering Bill Roberson in a crime committed a few weeks earlier. He received a twelve year sentence.
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Sid Rogers
Bill Roberson
Keyton Resigns. Saxon Elected to Dothan Council
J. R. Keyton resigned as councilman at large for Dothan on Monday night. The remaining council members elected John K. Saxon to fill the vacancy. Saxon will serve the term expiring in September.
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J. R. Keyton
Merritt Seeks Houston County Commissioner Seat 4
Candidate J D Merritt appeals to voters in Houston County after an incomplete canvass and asks for support. He pledges to serve to the best of his ability if elected to the commissioner seat 4.
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J. D. Merritt
Last Word From Voter Dell as Election Nears
A letter from J. B. Dell pledges victory in the approaching county election and warns against a rival campaign runner. Dell claims broad popular support and vows to continue progress in education across Houston and the state. T. C. Lee adds a veteran pledge of faithful service.
Dr Will Howell Returns To Dothan Medical Practice
A letter notes Dr Will Howell, recently finished with medical schooling, will join his father in Dale county medical work in Dothan. The writer, despite family illness, affirms support for economical county administration and open public proceedings with minimal county expense. He cites past service as a Dale county commissioner as his qualification.
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Will Howell
Dothan
Commissioners Court
Poll list completed and tax books open for review
Judge Leslie states the county poll list is finished and residents can inspect the poll tax books at his office. Lists have been mailed to managers of the various voting places.
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Leslie
The Right Man For the Place in Houston Election Push
A letter urges Houston voters to support Lon Oppert for Tax Collector citing his qualification, fairness, and accommodating nature. Subscrib er notes the county deserves an efficient collector and Oppert promises impartial service.
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Houston
Lon Oppert
MN-11
Infant Cureton Dies of Cholera Infantum
Jack Cureton, infant son of Mr and Mrs J A Cureton, died Tuesday morning from cholera infantum at the Cureton residence 9m W Main street. The burial was held Wednesday in the city cemetery as the community extends sympathy to the family.
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Jack
J. A. Cureton
Cureton
Main Street
In Memoriam for Eugene Willard Anderson
The Presbyterian Sunday School records express gratitude for Eugene Willard Anderson who lived as a faithful member. They note his faith in Christ, the community’s sorrow, and pledge sympathy to the bereaved family with a copy of the resolutions. W H Bennett.
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Eugene Willard Anderson
Presbyterian Sunday School
Christ
Masonic Grand Commandery Meeting Report from Tuscaloosa
JG Wilkinson represented Dothan Commandery No 25 K T at the Grand Commandery session held in Tuscaloosa Wednesday and Thursday this week. Woodham of Ozark remits funds for Baye and asks for continued support. A large number of readers react to the paper as A L Williams returns to Panama City to start work on the Panama Ico Company's plant, funded by Dothan and Panama City capital, slated for summer operation.
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JG. Wilkinson
Dothan Commandery No. 25
K. T
Panama City
Panama Ico Company
Dothan
For Sale Twenty Head of Big Mules
For sale twenty head of big mules suitable for carpentine and logem tm mg. Apply to
Houston County Voter Letter On Commissioner Candidacy
A card to voters recounts J. S. Boyett stating A. Puller declined to run for commissioner. Puller had told supporters he would back Boyett, but an official announcement appeared in the Journal without authority declaring Puller not a candidate. Dated May 4, 19 2.
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W. A. Acree
J. G. Owens
Compass Lake
Florida
Post Office Department
S. C
Herald
Keyton
Houston County
Vail
Tinue
Yours Truly, J. B. Dell
T. C. Lee
Dale County
C. of Ga. R. R
Hartford
Mayow
Julius Merritt
Jesse M. Riley
W.H. Bennett
Woodham
Ozark
A. L. Williams
Wee
G.A. Puller
Boyett
A. Puller
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