Dothan Pioneers Recount Early Town Growth and Debates
The letter from J. P. Folkes details early Dothan history from 1879, noting wagon and dry goods work, whiskey involvement, land gifts, and street layouts. He recalls giving land for a sawmill, the growth of Main Street, lots sold at modest prices, and efforts to fund a church and school while opposing whiskey.
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Eagle
Dothan
W. J. Foxley
J. Z. S. Connelly
A. Dowling
Connelly
Dowling
Mr. Connelly
St. Andrews Bend
Will Wells
W. J. Jerkins
Hosuton Guano Co
St. Andrews Street
Main and
St. Andrewstreet
Main
Foster Street
Main Street
A. C. Crawford
Isonage
Longtime Dothan resident speaks on town’s growth and bonds
J P Folkes recounts his 28 years in Dothan and his role in town building from lots and churches to a controversial $8,000 bond. He asserts he did not authorize the bond and claims ongoing personal scandal. He urges affidavit support to prove he owes nothing.
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Washington and
Oates
Baptist Church
Joe Sewell
Houston National Bank
First Guard House
A. C. Crawford
Dothan
Early Days of Dothan Letter From J P Poixes
Local history item recounts J P Poixes as an early Dothan settler and landowner who deeded much of the town’s land. The letter notes his status as a foundational citizen and his role in early development.
Death of W J Williams Dede Confederate Veteran
W J Williams died Tuesday night at eleven after weeks of critical illness. A Confederate soldier, he served through the end. He leaves a wife and five sons and one daughter, all present at his death. Burial was in the city cemetery Wednesday evening by the Masonic Lodge. A longtime Mason and charter Royal Arch member, he died at 68 amid broad community sympathy.
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W. J. Williams
Mr. Williams
C. B
W. WH
R. C. Watharas
H. J. Gresham
Cty
Masonic Lodge
Royal Arch Lodge
Clayton Spoke to the Old Soldiers at Court House
Congressman H D Clayton visited Dothan on Tuesday to address Camp Bartow at the courthouse. A sizable crowd attended the regular meeting while Farmers Union Warehouse Company also held a gathering drawing many Houston county residents.
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H. D. Clayton
Dothan
Court House
Camp Bartow
Farmers Union Warehouse Company
Houston County
Death of A. P. Hays Near City
Mr. A. P. Hays died Sunday night at his home after a several day illness. He had lived in Dothan for several years after moving from Columbia and his body was sent to Columbia for burial. He was the father of B. B. Hays of Abbeville.
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A. P. Hays
Mr. Hays
Dothan
Columbia
B. B. Hays
Abbeville
Dothan National Bank Capital Surplus Report
The Dothan National Bank shows a capital surplus of 200000 dollars with 25000 dollars under government supervision as of the latest filing. This status indicates financial safeguards and regulatory oversight pending further action.
Judge H A Pearce Dothan Mayor and Circuit Judge
Judge H A Pearce rose from early Dothan days to serve as mayor in 1895 and again in 1900. He built a reputation for enforcing laws fairly and later became a respected judge of the 12th judicial circuit. He kept a clean shave and refused a new portrait, though the old image was taken fifteen years earlier.
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Dothan
Pearce
the Sentinel
12Th Judicial Circuit
Milus Kirkland Dies After Illness at Cowarts Home
Milus Kirkland died at his Cowarts home Sunday night after a lingering typhoid illness. The community mourns a respected citizen described as always being in the right place. He was about 35, and is survived by a wife with no children.
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Milus Kirkland
Cowarts
Nhis
Singing Convention At Midland City Baptist Church
The Houston County Musical Convention meets at the Baptist church in Midland City on Friday and Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October. All are invited to attend and bring Sacred Harps. M. V. White, Prest.
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Houston County Musical Convention
The
Baptist Church
Midland City
M. V. White
Prest
Cobb Arrested for Beating Boy Near Pig Creek
D Cobb, resident near Pig Creek, was arrested by Sheriff Butler early this week for severely beating his 13 year old son. He remains in jail and the boy's condition is uncertain.
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Cobb
Pig Creek
Butler
Malone couple relocate to Ardmore for business
Mrs. 5. W. Malone has gone to Ardmore now known as Ardmore Indian Territory where her husband went a few weeks ago to engage in business Mr. G. H. Malone accompanied her on the trip.
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5. W. Malone
Ardmore, I. T
G. H. Malone
Simonton Music Co Moves to New Foster Street Site
The Simonton Music Company relocates from its old stand to the storefront beside Patterson's on North Foster Street, signaling a new chapter for the locally known shop.
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Simonton Music Co
Patterson
N. Foster St
Man Shot Wife. Suspect Jailed After Abduction Attempt
Jim Dawsey, identified as a Black man, fired multiple pistol shots at his wife Thursday night, striking her in the abdomen once. She survived and Dawsey is in jail awaiting further proceedings.
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Jim Dawsey
Jim
Joseph Mumford Deed
Joseph Mumford of Granger died at his home Sunday. He leaves many friends who will mourn his death.
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Joseph Mumford
Granger
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J. P. Folkes
Z. P. Folkes
Vothan
Herbe Lee
Geo. W. Harris
Dr. Payne
O. P. Green
John Jones
G. W. Rackley
Judge Leslie
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J. P. Poikia
J. P. Poixes
Clayton
Dothan National Bank
H. A. Pearce
Singing Convention
D. Cobb
Joseph Mumford Deed
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