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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary notes describe a small parade in Maui led by Kalith Wharrette and attended mainly by relatives and a few others. References to Buel wa and Me. Childe hint at a refund visit and family connections, but many names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
A fragmented report notes a Friday evening move for a local club, with plans and newcomer events described in unclear terms. It mentions Mrs Fs and a grid in the city, plus new membership efforts, a wine course, hot chocolate, and upcoming talks on nutrition and food conditions led by several named figures.
An attending group plans to hold a Mothers Club meeting despite a confusing message. Organizers emphasize regular attendance, exclude hostile interruptions, and aim to maintain order during the scheduled event.
The text records several planned and completed visits including Pron a visit to wed lives to Merannia ta and a short visit to relatives to Baddhristye Gay Mes. George Cotton returns from Montgomery and Birmingham. Mrs George Mirlane attends a conference in Montgomery. Delegates attend the Mingiaury Conference with involvement from Wilting Work.
Fragmented notice recounts a woman in poor condition and pain, seeking care and a home invitation. It includes a testimonial for Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, praising its cures and urging confidence in the product. Names appear of local residents and chaperones around a social event.
A quiet wedding was held Sunday morning at the First Baptist Church in Dothan uniting Miss Lillig Bradford and Mr Charles W Redney with Mr Wy R Dent and other Bradford-Rainty relatives noted. The bride, living in Dothan most of her life, wore a gown of white and the ceremony included relatives and friends from Ashford and Arisee. A reception followed at the bride’s home, and the couple plan a short honeymoon as they begin married life with Mr Rainey and Miss Melntyre in attendance.
The article describes a Maxwell distributor’s car decorated with artificial sunflowers and butterfly motifs for a parade. Passengers include Miss Wher vette, Miss Milton, Miss Ferret, Miss Holtoman, Mr Will Fit lesson, and driver Sy Verringy. The sunflower motif dominates the car’s artificial ornamentation with a long arch across the hood and green detail on the car body.
Magneto issues are common, with grease and oil causing failures. General Service Bulletin No. 1 advises careful inspection and cleaning to avoid trouble. Keep the magneto clean and avoid excess oil that clogs bearings and impairs performance.
Fragments discuss oil well counts and timing, mentioning a thousand annotations and wells. A reference to starting and polls is present, but details are unclear and names or concrete outcomes are not recoverable.
The notice states Mrs Colee will return and resume class in a few days and new pupils may enroll. It lists a contact phone number 445 for telephonic inquiries and mentions ongoing training and division considerations.
The Grand Floral Parade opened with a morning march past the Methodist church and through principal streets to the fairgrounds. Many cars were richly decorated, credited to Edith Wherrette of Cambridge. A judge from South Alabama Fair evaluated the floral displays on the parade cars, noting especially fine craftsmanship.
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