Ten Years Ago in Dothan a Town on the Rise
The account recalls Dothan a decade ago with a view of shops along Main and St Andrews, diverse merchants including Frazier Newton Peterman and Roland, old hotels and dispensary era, a small police force, a Coast Line and Plant System rail line, a single newspaper the Wire-Grass Siftings, a wooden school building at Oates and Washington, and the steady growth of families, churches, and enterprises shaping the town's later history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Alabama
Columbia
R.T. Ghent
Jim Young
Allen McArthur
Clyde Co2
Hemchief
Journal
Ed. Williams
Europe
M. Cherry
Sifting
W. B. Lee
H. Q. Frazier
W. F. Newton
J. A. Peterman
G. E. Roland
Dr. Howell
Carlisle
Moody
Hammond
Stapleton
Handley
Capt. Malone
Geneva
George
Arthur
Lightner
Blumberg
Pilcher Bros
Lewis Brothers
Oates and
Washington Streets
W. J. Blackshear
Morton
C. Carmichael
D. Douglas
Slocomb Boys
Post Office Examinations In Do Than For City Carriers
An official of the post office department will hold examinations in Do Than for city carrier positions. The city changes to free delivery begins August first. Twenty six applicants were tested. four will be chosen. The three with highest records receive regular carrier appointments, with the next chosen as substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Dothan
Reeves Teague Nuptials Linked With Troy Figures
Homer Reeves of Troy married Norma Teague at the bride's father Angus Teague home on N Oates street. The bride works at the Standard Telephone Co. central office, while the groom is a traveling salesman based in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Reeves
Troy
Norma Teague
Angus Teague
N. Oates Street
Standard Telephone Co
Frank Jordan Dies After Long Illness at Home
Frank Jordan aged about 75 died Wednesday morning at his home on South St. Andrews street after a period of illness. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Smyrna. He leaves a widow and no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jorden
South St. Andrews Screet
Carls
Mr. Jord
Smyrna
Community Notes From Ashford and Surroundings
Local life widens with crop worries in Cathford and Ashford amid poor cotton stands. Mary Mole lands a Florida visit, and James D. Butler marries Nora Whittan. Miss Rosa Turner and Miss Bertie Slade leave town, while Henry Alvan North is mourned. Amaziah Cowart and Endora Webb wed under irregular nuptials during Route 2 survey chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Alvan
Cathcert
Bluff Springs Church
Ashford
Mr. North
L. &. North
North
R. M. Jackson
Houston County
Jesus
Amaziah Cowart
Edison
Ruies
Endora Webb
John ‘Webb
Bluffton
Oun
Ira
Cecice
Bi Gaines
Wetc
Cowarts
Wedding Blessings Amid Patrician Ga and Ala Links
A fragmentary note notes a couple returning via Columbia with remarks from writers about acceptance by a figure named Samuel. It mentions a union connected with prominent people in Georgia and Alabama and extends wishes for a long, happy life together.
Masonic Lodge Resolves Over Death of Brother Lisenby
A Masonic lodge memorializes John Seatorn Lisenby SF noting twenty five years of service and his fidelity to the Craft. The resolutions praise his integrity and humanity and offer sympathy to his bereaved family while requesting publication in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Sons
Lisenby
J. G. Howekle
D.C. Carmictlael
J. W. Connor
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John W
Bamberg
of O'Neal
First Nation Bank
Randruf Bank
Did & Sons
Tilder Co.ats
Frank Newen’s
Peterman
Foster
Judge Baxley
Rclob’s
Ginger
Grover
Tim Young
Dick Pilcher
Smith
Clewis Boys
Old Court House
L. Wilk
Northerd
Court House
Clendinen
Frank Jordan
cAthford
Mary Mole Land
Blountstown
Fla
Alen Torner
Saturdaust
James D. Butler
Nora Whittan
Rosa Turner
S Lveter, Ga
bBertie Slade
Tatum
Dawson
Miss Slade
Houson
Dotha
Z. Cowa
F. Is
Urele Samuel
Iit
Ala
Sond
Nan
Mason
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