Local notes on commerce visits and community notices
Middling cotton sells for eight and a half cents on streets today. Mra M A Ellison leaves for Troy and Andalusia for ten days. H A Powell of Hartford noted as Dethon yesterday. G A Ward of Hartford in town. N H Warnock near Ashford here today. Rose Porter returned from Tru visit. RENT front room or board for two young men. W R Hall came from Enterprise and heads to Haleyburg. More cotton to be picked as market activity continues. Jame Batchelor seen in Dothan driving Albany car. Arthur Craig from Junior Second omitted from honor roll by error. For rent or sale, residence on Sosth Ostes street. Wm Math MOV. White paid for paper. A D Whiddon went to Gordon and other eastern county towns yesterday. Rev J M Dannelly in city greeting friends. For Rent seven-room house on E Main Street. Sam Wood noted. Heary County probate judge in Delthan yesterday. J Snead of Annalia in city for Big Sing. Sacred Harp event at Ashford Baptist church on 29th, 24th, 25th month. all invited with books. Lost gold filled watch Saturday evening Case No 7699652 Elgin movement engraved back. Liberal reward. E Jones A C Te Yard Master reports five rooms on Headland Ave. Senn.
Cotton Receipts Show Increased Bales This Season
The press here reports 4 734 bales of cotton received up to now, 2 150 more than a year ago, indicating faster marketing though not a larger crop. The note also urges early submitting of copy to ensure inclusion in today’s edition and explains deadline discipline for ads and articles.
Bethan Typewriter Exchange Listing Weird Priced Items
An odd garbled listing from Strawarrens et al shows prices like 20 for hoskas 25 for Manbalien 35 for Smith Pheefer and 4 cents for Remington with scattered phrases wow wiabble fend for catalores and a note about Bethan Typewriter Exchange.
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Strawarrens
Et al Fit
I Hoskas
Manbalien
Smith Pheefer
Remington
L. C. Faite
Bethan Typewriter Exchange
Freak of Nature Calf At Traffic Tent Draws Interest
A bizarre calf with seven legs and eight feet was born near the Central depot area. The creature, described as a Holstein, survived about three hours and has been preserved by a skilled taxidermist. The Improvement Club receives a percentage of receipts for viewing the freak.
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Improvement Club
Canal completion forecast by Geo W Goebels
Chief engineer and Panama Canal Commission chairman Geo W Goebels says the canal could be completed and usable by about January 1915 if no major problems arise.
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Geo W. Goebels
Panama Canal Commission
Fire at St Andrews Street Parsonage Causes Minor Loss
Fire department rushed to the old District parsonage on St Andrews Street around two o clock today. An oil stove started the blaze, but it was quickly extinguished with trifling loss. The home housed the families of J J Crary and W B Shea.
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St Andrews Street
J.J. Crary
W 'B Shea
Honor Roll Names Listed for First Grade Students
The honor roll includes Mave Helms Agnes Call Mary Walker Bidie Dohneer Alma Holmes Esther McLean John Sanders June First Sous Pilcher Sibyl Gay J B Cheek Je Tth Annie M Hardy Mary Peterson Verna Hatton Corbitt Singletary reflecting academic achievement across the class.
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Mave Helms
Agnes Call
Mary Walker
Bidie Dohneer
Alma Holmes
Esther McLean
John Sanders
Sous Pilcher
Sibyl Gay
J.B. Cheek
Annie M. Hardy
Mary Peterson
Verna Hatton
Corbitt
Singletary
Remarkable Pygmies and Short Men in History
A garbled historical piece describes famous diminutive figures from antiquity through early modern times. It mentions Alexander and Napoleon as short men, along with rulers and explorers such as Saladin and Julius Caesar, noting their stature did not hinder their influence. The account continues with anecdotes about dwarfs and notable individuals like Jeffrey Hudson and a Bavarian court scene, ending with references to captivity and old titles.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georgia
Paragon Pharmacy
Mra M. A. Ellison
Troy
Andalusia
H. A. Powell
Hartford
G. A. Ward
N. H Warnock
Near
Ashford
Mr. Rose Porter
Tru
C EB Walker
W.R. Hall
Enterprise
Haleburg
Jame Batchelor
Dothan Yeaterday
Albany
Arthur Craig
Math
Mov. White
A. D. Whiddon
Gordon
Pents
Yeaterday
J. M. Dannelly
E Main Street
M. F. Hes
Sam Wood
Heary County
del Than
Je JM. Snead
Annalusia
J.C. Aneley
Slocum Aia Theory
Big Sing
Sacred Harp
E Jones
A. C. Te
Lam Rert
I Hive
Headland Ave
Th. R J. Senn
Eeenpressen
Freak of Nature
Tom Duck
Harry
Batchelor Brothers
Detom
Remun
Jancorghe
Frein Butte
Smith & Drug Store
Alexander
Stephen A Douglas
Samuel Spencer
Atheys
Augustus Caceir
Lucia
Theodeus
Egypt
Julia
Loperor
Nope
Tuck Urate
Andromeda
Jeffrey Hudson
Zoo
Henretta Maria
Willian Fang
Jeffrey Thig Duark
Vic
William Dasenport
Jefredos
Santy
Chee, Aay
Dothan Guang Dothan
Bhia Grohe
Fray
Jay Tall
Feen
Dothan
BO Senn
Meade
Als
J. Ai Smith
M E
Bainbridge, Ga
Strickland Bros
the Jewelers
Foster S
J. W. Jones
Kga
Blacksmein Coal
Stlam Coal
Alwerysonhand Deliv
Ries
T Binwa
Dothan Ala Telephone Hd
Kern
N. H. McCallum
Young’s Shoe Store
Ethan, Alabama
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