Runaway Hitches Two-Horse Back With Miss Mizelle
At the Coast Line depot a runaway two horseback carriage sped down Foster and East Main streets with Miss Mizelle of Enterprise aboard and a trunk on the front. Driver Will Flowers was struck by the wheels and bruised. The team crashed into a wagon before stopping at Hotel Martin. Miss Mizelle escaped unharmed apart from fright and continued to Chipley.
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Fle Call
Misa Sue Mizelle
Enterprise
Central Depot
Dothan
St. Andrews
Chipley
Will Flowers
East Main
Hotel Martin
Fowler Found Guilty In Second Trial For Wife Killing
The jury returned a guilty verdict against Frank Fowler in his second trial for the murder of his wife. The panel, after an all night deliberation, fixed his punishment at 25 years in the penitentiary, far lighter than the 40 years previously imposed. Jurors included A. M. Baxter as foreman and J. Messer, J. B. Bullock, J. W. Fortson, J. N. Anderson, A. N. Justice, J. D. McCordel, C. J. Batson, Smith Hall, J. O. Godwin, and Lh. F Dupree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fowler
Fowler
A. M. Baxter
Foreman
J. Messer
J. B. Bullock
J. W
Fortson J. N. Anderson
A. N. Justice
J. D. McCordel
C. J. Batson
Smith Hall
J. O. Godwin
Lh. F Dupree
J. T. Williams
Mr Henry McGriff Visits City From Columbia
Mr Henry McGriff of Columbia is in the city today for unspecified affairs. His presence draws local attention as residents note his travels and possible engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McGriff
Columbia
City
John Koerber in town with Columbia Breeze
John Koerber of the Columbia Breeze visited the city today. Local residents noted his appearance and the media crew accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Koerber
The
Columbia Breeze
High School Building Progress Builds Momentum
Construction crews press toward a new high school project, advancing framing and exterior work as officials eye a fall opening. Community stakeholders report steady progress, with crews coordinating trades and scheduling inspections to keep the timetable on track.
Williams Visits Dothan From Columbia
R. L. Williams of Columbia was in Dothan for a while yesterday, staying for an unreported period.
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R. L. Williams
Columbia
Dothan
Godfrey of Haleburg Seen in Dothan Today
E. A. Godfrey, a respected Haleburg citizen, was observed in Dothan for a period today.
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E. ‘A.“Godfrey
Haleburg
Dothan
Reduced Railroad Rates for a Special Occasion
Railroads offer a one fare rate plus twenty five cents from Troy Elba Abbeyville Alaga Albany Lockhart Panama City and all intermediate points to attract large crowds for town events and shows.
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Troy
Elba
Abbeyville
Alaga
Albany
Lockhart
Panama City
AFT Favors Free Trade With Philippines Sugar and Tobacco
Washington reports indicate Secretary of War Wright favored free trade with the Philippines for tobacco and sugar. The Ways and Means Committee discussed the sugar schedule tariff today and the belief held is that these views reflect President-elect Taft.
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Washington
War Wright
Philippines
Taft
The
Ways and Means Committee
Man in Georgia Earns Carnegie Hero Reward
A poor but worthy man risked his life by entering a blazing Georgia building to rescue a child weeks ago. A friend filed evidence with the Carnegie Hero Fund, yielding a thousand dollar check on Monday as a reward the recipient did not expect, only gratitude from the child's parents.
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Georgia
Carnegie Hero Fund
Negro Methodist Conference Opens in Dothan Alabama
The A M E Conference of the Alabama Conference meets in Dothan with Bishop H B Parks presiding. It includes one honored and thirty six ministers and ten delegates among hundreds of visitors. The new church in eastern town hosts deliberations through Sunday night as Bishop Haerd attends before departing for Africa.
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Dothan
H. B. Parks
Alabama
W. M. Anderson
New Elmred
Haerd
Africa
Ci Ceronian Notes Show Growth in Music and Talent
The Ci ceronians met in the Music room on Monday for an engaging program featuring Ida Reid in a vocal solo, Jona Peterman on piano, and Grady Harris presenting the Ciceronian Journal. Visitors from Abbeville and former member Ina Lee Walden added to the evening as High School pupils practice daily chapel declamations to build confident speaking on their feet.
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Ida Reid
Jona Peterman
Ciceronian Journal
Grady Harris
Mathews
Abbeville
Ina Lee Walden
Neppie Kelly
Brick on the Ground for Southside M. E. Church
Brick for the new Southside Methodist Church has arrived and will be laid as work begins on the site at Lafayette and Appletree. The church, a sizable cedar and brick building, aims to serve the growing congregation for years, moving closer to the city center to boost membership and activity. J. D. Flowers and the current pastor lead the project as prime movers.
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M. E
Lafayette and
Appletree Streets
Dothan
Wooship
J. D. Flowers
Southside
Baum of Birmingham Visits City as Railway Mail Supt
M. A. Baum, superintendent of the Railway Mail Service based in Birmingham, is in the city today for undisclosed duties or meetings.
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M. A. Baum
Birmingham
Dothan and St Andrews Bay Railroad Starts Mail Haul
The Dothan and St Andrews Bay Railroad begins service today hauling a mail car over its line with Mr Floyd McCarty serving as clerk on the train and schedule.
Local Woman Club Delegates Headed to Montgomery
Mrs Sid Wilson and Mrs M A Ellison travel from here as delegates to the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Montgomery. More than five hundred delegates and visitors are in the Capitol City for the session this week.
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Sid Wilson
M. A. Ellison
Montgomery
Alabama Federation of Woman's Clubs
Capitol City
Lookout Inn Burned On Lookout Mountain
Famous Lookout Inn on Lookout mountain burned to the ground with all its contents. Four nearby cottages also destroyed. Hotel owners June and Shamotulski said a deal to sell the inn for 135000 was to close today. Insurance on the hotel and furnishings was 26000.
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Chatanooga
Tenn
Messrs
June and
Shamotulski
Atlanta mayoral primary turmoil over Maddox name swap
May be trouble yet as Atlanta papers celebrate ex mayor Woodward being sidelined by substituting Robt Maddox on the ticket. J H Goodwin claims he is more entitled to the nomination. Friends of Woodward warn the change may provoke disputes and a new primary may be forced to settle the contest.
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Woodwarf
Robt. F. Maddox
Maddox
J. H. Goodwin
Mnayor Vn
Goodwin
Frinds
Woodward
Atlanta
Woolward
Franklin Society Debates and Book Donations Highlight Meeting
The Franklin Society met November 16 with an engaging program and a decisive debate in favor of the negative. New officers began duties, members read in the library, and donations increased the book fund. Pupils hosted Friday night activities with chaperones, and Rev W M Anderson spoke during devotional exercises.
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Franklin Society
Cane Gill Towns
Poyner
Amstead
Shackleford
Whatley
Pearson and
Tompkins
W. M. Anderson
W. T. Hall
Mall
Dethan
Sun Brothers' Greater Progressive Shows Arrive Here
Posters adorn town and countryside for the Sun Brothers exhibit on Monday November 24. A railroad show features wild animals elephants trick horses clowns equestrians acrobats and more. It promises to be the season's only modern one circle show and is a good family outing.
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Sun Brothers
Local Columba resident N J Oakley visits today
N J Oakley of Columbia was in town today meeting residents and discussing community matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Oakley
Columbia
Pilcher Family Visits Slocomb Friend in City Outing
Mr Joe Pilcher and his family from Slocomb visited friends in the city yesterday for a social outing and to reconnect with acquaintances.
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Joe Pilcher
Slocomb
Frineds
Yeserday
Barkoot Amusement Show Delights Valdosta Crowd
Barkoot Amusement Co displayed in Valdosta under their 15000 Club. The Carnival drew crowds as a great, clean educational thrill that united residents both young and old. The Valdosta Daily Times praised the shows as high class and far above ordinary fakirs.
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Barkoot Amusement Co
Valdosta
Rabbi Hirsch Denounces Race Basis for Intermarriage
Drmile G. Hirsch of Chicago argues there is no race to separate Jews from others. He notes Jews have intermarried since Abraham's time and labels alleged racial purity as a figment. He says the modern Jew resembles English or American neighbors, not the Arab stereotype.
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Drmile G. Hirsch
Chicago
Abraham
Voses
Social Roundup Heads North to Hartford
J. F. Dawsey, after a stay in Dothan, returned to Hartford last night. C. W. Sellers of Ashford was in town today.
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J. F. Dawsey
Dothan
Hartford
C. W. Sellers
Ashford
Remember the Hour School Meet In Dothan
Tomorrow afternoon Professor V Brown will summon all mothers in Dothan to the main school building at two o clock for a joint discussion with pupils teachers and parents. The aim is closer cooperation and better understanding between all concerned with the students education. Attendance is urged and expected to be full.
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V. Brown Des
Dothan
Community tips for reporters and readers in paper work
An editor explains readers and reporters help in gathering material. He notes visitors should be identified with origin and stay duration when they visit the newspaper office to aid coverage. The tone urges openness between staff and community to improve reporting.
The Easygoing Fellow and the Valuable Crop
The speaker praises a pleasant smile and easy manner as signs of character while extolling a crop noted for high yield with little competition. The text argues such a crop is highly valuable relative to investment and widely useful, reflecting a positive, folksy view of agriculture.
Dothan Citizens Seek Straight Dope for Local News
Citizens write in asking where to get clear, reliable information on local matters. The newspaper invites reader questions and promises direct, prompt answers, noting a pleasure in sharing the plain truth.
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Dothan
Campaign funds tripled as Democrats claim 500000 dollar lead
Democratic charwoman Mack says the Democratic campaign fund is about 500000 dollars, while Treasurer Na tional Democratic Committee asserts the Republican fund will exceed 1 955 000, or three times as much. The Republicans won.
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Eat Deat
Peat Teat
Eat
Peat
Heat
Davidson Pasion J
Henry ‘D. Clayton
Smith Hall
Rhodes
McCarty
Charweman Mack
KR. Sheldon
National Democratic Committee
Republican Campain
Democratic Committee
State v Jaker Reeves and Carr trial for Oates killing
The case against Jaker Reeves and Carr for the killing of Jack Oates, an African American man, was called this evening and a jury was being empaneled for the trial.
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Jaker
Reeves
Carr
Jack Oates
Railway Mail Supt Stevenson Visits Columbia Today
Mr. W. A. Stevenson, superintendent of the Railway Mail Service, arrived in Columbia today to inspect and express interest in Uncle Sam’s railway operations in this district.
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W. A. Stevenson
Railway Mail Service
Uncle Sam
Visitor Miss Mattie Love Bleu in Columbus
Miss Mattie Love Bleu of Columbus, Georgia, is in the city visiting Mrs. Frank Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Love Bleu
Columbus, Ga
Frank Bartlet
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Negro Conference
Lookout Inn
Barkoot
Houston County
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