Local Notables and Shows Draw Crowds in Town
Mr KV Hughes of Tate Maryland arrives for a day in town. The Central Circus draws large crowds while the Abbeville Southern train arrives for today’s show. Judge Pearce heads to county court duties. Mrs Bottle returns from Union Springs to tend ill father. Mr J H Morris, Waycross, arrives in Dothan to oversee the Dothan Theater on Main Street.
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Weom
KV. Hughes
Tate, Mla
Abbeville
J. H. Morris
Waycross
Dothan
Dothan Theater
Main Street
Crate Factory Burned Near Central Gin
Sunday about two o clock Gothan crate factory near the Central gin caught fire. Firemen saved the gin property but the crate factory owned by J. N. Tauntom was consumed. Loss about $1500, insured. Origin of fire unknown.
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Gothan
Fouth
J. N. Tauntom
Origon
Tragedy in Court Shocks Quincey County Officials
In Quincey Florida on November 21 Thomas S. Smith is dead after a courtroom shooting that left his father T Y Smith wounded and Dr Robert Monroe seriously injured. Two Massey brothers and A D Covington are jailed for the crime, all noted as county’s leading figures. The melee followed brewing tensions as friends tried to mediate. Mrs J E McCants of Hartford, hospitalized here for rheumatism and related illnesses, was later returned home with her husband expressing gratitude to Dothan friends for support.
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Quincey
Fla
Thomas S. Smith
T. Y Smith
Robert Monroe
Massey Brothers
A. D Covington
J. E. McCants
Hartford
Dothan
County to vote on $100,000 road bonds
The County Commissioners called an election to authorize issuance of one hundred thousand dollars in road bonds. The article notes more details to follow explaining why voters should support the bond issue. It also includes stray commentary on training and abilities.
Accidental Shooting Wounds Youth Near Capt Tuttle Home
A hunting accident in Gordon last Saturday left Fripp Tuttle, 16, wounded above the knee when his gun discharged as he and cousin Roy Tuttle, 12, returned to Capt BE Tuttle's residence. A local medical team attended, but the injury was severe and led to amputation due to the leg wound.
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Gordon
BE. F. Tuttle
Fripp
Roy Tuttle
Tuttle
Doings of Circuit Court Admits Prison Sentences
The Circuit Court last week added six inmates to the state penitentiary for burglary two year terms for John Jones and Tom Sanders. Henry Pickard received 15 years for carnal knowledge of a child under 12. Tor Mitchell got two years for assault to murder. Rolly Brown was sentenced to 40 years for murder. Alex S. Safford and Olive McClinton received seven months and 17 days and six months 19 days respectively. Foy Crumley had two cases totaling 20 months. Frank Fowler’s 25 year sentence was suspended pending an appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Negates
John Jones
Tom Sanders
Henry Pickard
Tor Mitchell
Rolly Brown
Alex
S. Safford
Olive McClinton
Will Johnson
Foy Crumley
Frank Fowler
Supreme Court
Good Roads Bonds and School Support Planned
County Commissioners approved resolutions promoting good roads and ordered a January bond election. A hundred thousand dollars in bonds at 6.6 percent interest for 70 years may be issued if voters approve. Voters will also decide on school bond funds to improve county schools amid broad public support.
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Lars
Imeasur
Crowd in Town Maintains Camp Meeting Pace
A large crowd gathered in town today, remaining sober and orderly, echoing the hush of a Camp Meeting assembly.
Young couple wed in quick courthouse ceremony
Mer Jolene Wilson and Lena Stringer entered the county courthouse after crowds watched. Judge Leslie officiated in a quiet, brief ceremony, and the couple drove away in their car, having carried out a marriage long planned by friends.
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Mer Jolene Wilson
H. EB. Wilson
Lena Stringer
Leslie
Vague crowd, one arrest stain town guard record
A fragmented report notes a large crowd of five to six thousand gathered yesterday and questions the town’s restraint with only a single arrest. It praises orderly behavior and the presence of extra policemen ready to handle trouble, reflecting on the town’s reputation.
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Orde
Strayed or Stolen Mare Seeks Identification and Reward
A black maned hay horee with a scar on the left fore near the shoulder is missing or stolen. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Notify Causey Route 2 or Whatley and Ward.
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Whatley & Ward
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Circus
Jidge Pearce
Aftidalusia
County Court
Bottle
Union Springs
UN Kipp
Huyeeoss
Jen der Willems
Circuit Court
LA Abe
Tria Eboa
Wilson—Stringer
J. Meyrovitz
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