Earthquake Strikes Desert Store Trapping Eleanor and Hartley
Eleanor and Hartley Barwell endure a fierce earthquake in a desert adobe store. Debris traps them as locals rush to rescue, Eleanor tending a head wound after shielding Hartley. In twilight they escape, bonds of danger shaping a new frontier friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llesnor
Desert
Edce
Jack
Eleanor
Jacky
Baminwy
Hartley
Niles
Lence
Fleanor
Mr. Hartley
Verimonter
Twillaht
Kartley
Elesney
Barwell
Flattley
Bible Courtship Sparks Sudden Duel on Street
A young man in a church parish aroused a sudden violent passion for a nearby woman and sought to continue the encounter in the street, prompting concern over decorum and safety within the congregation.
Geese Beat Turkeys in Sunset Road Race
An English gentleman and George IV bet on geese beating turkeys in a timed race outside a city wall. The birds began with the event at dusk over a one mile course, and the geese proved quicker as the turkeys lagged behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George IV
Tyne
A New England Maid and a Well Down the Line
Ailing maid Agnemille works for Margaret and faces a blunder when asked to move a well for a wood house. The tale notes her quick wit and a horseshoe magnet used to pick up dropped items, reflecting humble housekeeping mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Agnemille
Margaret
Excursion Rates Via Central of Georgia Railway
Travel deals announced for September 1906 for two events. National Baptist Convention travelers offered Memphis rate at one fare plus 25 cents round trip with sale Sept 9–12 and return by Sept 20. Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers trip to Richmond, Va with identical pricing and sale Sept 2–5, returning by Sept 13. Apply to nearest ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
National Baptist Convention (Colored
Richmond
Grand Fountain
United Order of True Reformers
Sheriff’s Sale in Columbia Houston County Alabama
Under an execution issued May 16 1906 by the Houston County circuit court in favor of R H Walker against R L McKissack the sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Columbia during legal hours on Monday Sept 17 1906 described real estate including a Fidelia McKissack lace and two additional lots bounded by South Main street Tlancock street South Depot street and nearby property. The sale aims to satisfy the judgment with deeds to the properties. N B Crawford Sheriff Houston County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Houston County
R. H. Walker
R. L. McKissack
Alabama
Columbia
South Depottreet
City of
Sue Bowlen
J. L. Lumley and
Vife
Secret Orders Lodges Meet Nights and Officers Listed
A clipped notice lists meeting times for several fraternal bodies including 1CTHAN Chapter R.A.M. No. 113 meeting on the second Friday and fourth Friday, OTUAN LODGE A.F. & A.M. No. 110 on the second and fourth Saturday, K of P No. 123 on the second and fourth Thursday, 1.0.0. No. 158 on various Tuesday nights, and ICSELVA TRIBE No. 82 meeting on the first and fourth Thursday and the first and third Wednesday. It names officers such as D. Carmichael, H. Pa, T. Jones, Murphy, Mardy, Jordan, Whidden, and Sanders.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hall of Dothan
R.A. M
Dothan
Ala
Rand
Milone
Ana
Gs A. Rapderry
Masons
WJ. Renfroe
M. E. Bethea
D.C. Carmichael
W. EF. Newton, YT
J. Whatley
Blas
Black‘smith
J.T. Binion
Sam Runninz
Ghent
Beil 104
Will Griffin
Terremoto
Dothan Guano CO
Ootman
Wood
New Fall
T. W. Wood & Sons
Movier the
Central OF Georgia Railway
Sheeriff
Ind
D, D. Carmichael
H. Pa
T. Jones
Otuan Lodge
A. PF
A.M
Lermoons
Oo. M. Murphy
W. J. C. Mardy
Cvoleercs Lodgs K
P. NO
D. D. Stephens
C. D
Chelor
Jordan
D. Whidden
Gith
Claris
W.D. Sanders
Sachem
J. W. Jones
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