County Books Examined by State Examiner in Bay Minette
State examiner W F Wilkinson reviews county official records in Bay Minette finding records in good shape and local officials performing duties satisfactorily. Nearby homes of Merrill and Merrifield east of town near completion with outbuildings underway. The Purple Kimona talent show at Stockton tonight draws local attendance. John B Foley returns to Magnolia Springs to develop a citrus department with W B Bogert Jr in charge of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Min Ala
W. F. Wilkinson
Merrill
Merrifield
Stockton
Mr. Foley
John B. Foley
Magnolia Springs Land Company
Chi
W. B. Bogert, Jr
Allen Alabama Diversified Farming Notes and Local News
Local notes report diversifed farming lecture at Union schoolhouse and Mathews' schoolhouse attendance. Death obituary for county treasurer J M Agee with funeral at Grove Hill cemetery. Spring farming and fruit bloom concerns, plus Easter party invite for J E Summers family.
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Allen
Ala
Union Schoolhouse
Fred Dumas
A. M. Halford
Mathews
J. M. Agee
Grove Hill
Frank Dumas
J. E. Summers
Jackson
Debating Society Weighs Africa Question at C H S
Coffeeville Alabama March 11. Frank Jackson from Mobile on business and W L Scruggs from West Bend visited parents. Rev Gilmer and wife returned from Salitpa. C H S Debating Society held a Friday afternoon debate on the resolution that the Negro should be sent to Africa, the negatives winning. Various locals and visitors are noted including Curtis and Joe McCorquodale from Salitpa and Miss Lela Whitfield visiting Rosenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeeville
Ala
Frank Jackson
Mobile
W. L. Scruggs
West Bend
Rev. Gilmer
Salitpa
C. H. S. Debating Society
Africa
Curtis
Joe McCorquodale
Union Union Church News and Illness Roundup
Rev J D Wilks could not lead service due to la grippe illness and was replaced by Brother Turner of Crichton. Mrs Laura Smith hosted a dinner with numerous young guests including Dora Stevens Ruby Stevens Sadie Roberts Belle Jaggar Curtis Gaston Leroy Stevens Forrest Jaggar Martin Brinkman. Mrs Marion Stevens and her little daughter recover from la grippe. Ed Thompsons children improve after yellow thrash and la grippe. Mr and Mrs Henry Maples of Fort Lake and Miss Marion Johnson of Pascagoula visited W C Deakle last week as both Deakles recover from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
Ala
J. D. Wilks
Brother Turner
Crichton
Laura Smith
Dora
Ruby Stevens
Sadie Roberts
Belle Jaggar
Curtis Gaston
Leroy Stevens
Forrest Jaggar
Martin Brinkman
Marion Stevens
la Grippe
Ed Thompson
Yellow Thrash
Henry Maples
Forts Lake
Marion Johnson
Pascagoula
W. C. Deakle
Irvington News Summary Sparks and Visits
Local notes from Irvington, March 11, report Elmer and Lewis Goyette laying a well for D. C. McCann. a library association meeting. St Paul’s chapel service changes. a six foot alligator sighting. travel and visits including Mr. Newkirk from Spencer Iowa. band practice at Curtis Hall. illness and travel updates about residents. Mr. Forbes dies suddenly at his home on the town outskirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Messrs
Elmer
Lewis Goyette
D. C. McCann
Irvington Ladies’ Library Association
St. Paul's Chapel
W. M. Meredith
George Newkirk
Spencer
Iowa
Curtis’ Hall
J. L. Hewey
Norris
Ill
Pensacola
Fla
T. J. Maxwell
M. Lt. Goff
Crichton
Ala
Frank L. Westover
Bucatunna
Miss
Christopher
Chicago
G. W. Ollivers
W. A. Cook
A. Vail
J.fox
Lee McAllister
H. Bickell
Lillian Lowry
Ethel Montgomery
Charles Forbes
Lumber Cars Sit By Siding as Local News Roundup
Two carloads of lumber idle on the siding in Burbank with one load for J F Tedder’s barn and another for Reineke’s house and a Geinert barn. Mrs. Jake Brown hosts Sunday school class with fruit treats and a box party ends the school term. Farmers plant gardens and fences rise while Jake Brown plans to plant a Dasheen potato crop resembling a large canna bulb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Ala
J. F. Tedder
Reineke
Paul Geinert
Jake Brown
Death Notice and Local Visits in St Stephens
Mrs F K Guy Calvert spent several days visiting her daughter Mrs T G Smith and Raz Smith, who lives on Frankville road, is very sick. Raz Smith died Sunday at about 62 and is survived by a widow and siblings. Remains buried at Bigbee Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Stephens
Ala
F. K. Guy * Calvert
T. G. Smith
Raz Smith
Frankville Road
Albert Prim, Jr
W. W. McCorquodale
Jackson
J.S. McGlathery
S. E. McGlathery
Washington County
Kent
Bigbee
Local News Notes From Range Range Alabama
Rev M M Wood of Repton and Range Baptist Church visited friends in Range Range Alabama on Tuesday. Mrs Amanda Fillmore died Saturday March 6 and was buried in Johnson cemetery with Rev M M Wood officiating. Mrs N Sanspree traveled to Brewton to visit her ill daughter as sickness spreads. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James J Lee has been ill this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range
Ala
M. M. Wood
Repton
Range Baptist Church
J. S. Williamson
Amanda Fillmore
Johnson Cemetery
M. M. Wood Conducting the Services, Sunday, March 7. Mrs. N. Sanspree
Brewton
James J. Lee
East Brewton
Methodist Aid Society
Church House
J. N. Holloway
Murry
First Baptist Church of
Northcut
Methodist Church
Foard
Presbyterian Church
George Miller
Eleanor Davison
Jesus
Savior
Mr. Holloway
Wilcox County
Pineapple
Halloway
Beard
Monroe County
Texas
Hattie Curry
Alabama
Sarrah Hasford
Munroeville
Earl Harold
Century, Fla
T. F. May
Mobile
T. J. Mims
J. W.clower
Vera Slaughter
John PD. Leigh
Local Notices and Pair of High School Baseball Plans
Brewton Ala March 11 updates include George Miller buying two cars, a Ford and an eight cylinder Cadillac. Brewton Collegiate Institute and Atmore High School plan a baseball game in Atmore on Friday March 12. Various social visits and local events follow including a funeral for J N Holloway, Confederate veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewton
Ala
George Miller
Brewton Collegiate Institute
Atmore
Joe Holladay
Lizzie Gibson
De-Funiak
Fla
Lizzie Daimwood
Columbia, Tenn
Robbins McGowin Company
Liverpool
Eng
F. H. Mason
Lizzie Dainwood
Dean
Atlanta
E. L. McMillan
Bellville, Avenue
White
Charlotte
N. C
T. R. Miller
Bellville Avenue
Local Theatre Opens as Community Gathers
The Howison theatre in Howison Howison Mississippi opened its season on March 6 with three reels shown to a good crowd. On Tuesday night at Alec Davis's home, Miss Ruby Hover and Mr George Hover of Mc Henry were married by Rev G A Alford. Mrs Johnson of Gulfport spoke on Foreign Missions at the M E church to a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howison
Maarch
Ruby Hover
George Hover
McHenry
Alec Davis
G. A. Alford
Johnson
Gulfport
Woman's Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Fire destroys dwelling north of Greenville
A two story house owned by D T Stallings north of Greenville was burned last night. The cause is undetermined though the loss is partly insured and Stallings’s son lived there. Nearby, remodeling on the Long building in east Greenville will add modern offices. George Bodiford is contractor. A health order urges smallpox vaccination but stops short of compulsion amid two known cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
D. T. Stallings
Stallings
East Greenville
George Bodiford
J. L. Perdue
City Health Department
Stricken Farmer E K Poole In Butler County
EK C Poole a prominent Butler county farmer and well known state figure was stricken with apoplexy late yesterday afternoon while working at home. He is reported in serious condition and controls large farming interests across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. C. Poole
Butler County
Poole
Social Notes From Robinsonville Area
Mrs. E. L. Lindgreen and Miss Cleo Hilton of Mobile are guests of Mrs. William Wallace this week. Irene Stanton's friends receive invites to a March 12 birthday celebration. Charley Frontman of Canoe visited Sunday. Coley of Local visits Miss Ola Lambert this week. Lucille Graham of Walnut Hill was a Sunday visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Dees and Miss Bernice Robinson spent Tuesday with Mrs. Wallace. Mr. Burgess and Messrs Finley and Claudprey attended the farmers union meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinsonville
Ala
E. L. Lindgreen
Cleo Hilton
Mobile
William Wallace
Lucille Graham
Walnut Hill
Stephen Dees
Bernice Robinson
E. Burgess
Mad dog killed in neighborhood. two killed near Atmore last week
On Saturday a mad dog was shot in a local neighborhood. The report adds that two people were killed near Atmore during the previous week, noting a string of violent incidents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmore
Crichton Community News Highlights Local Events
Aline Botter’s surprise birthday at Spring Hill avenue featured music, games, and a dining room feast. Susie Swinson hosted a class meeting on Chichester avenue with a planned program and refreshments. Mrs. Ulmer of Mobile made a business trip. Mrs. Charleston of Parks Place recovered from illness. New cottages rise on Haas property for soon occupancy. Mrs. Sirman convalesces after an operation. W F Gillen and family visit Hyland avenue’s Boon Trawick amid flu illness. Rain dampens Farmers Meeting at the school. Pro Green lectures on agriculture attract few listeners. Rev J W Wilkes suffers grippe but shows slow improvement. Garnet McAdams recovers from diphtheria and enjoys playtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crichton
Ala
Jap Botter
Spring Hill Avenue
Aline
Susie Swinson
Chichester Avenue
Ulmer
Mobile
H. E. Charleston
Parks Place
Haas
Fisher
J. G Sirman
W. F. Gillen
Boon Trawick
Hyland Avenue
Negus
Richards
Nashville, Tenn
T. J. Pere
R. E. Sunberg
Mra Slosson
Fairhope
Mrs J Thomas Dead in Lucedale Mississippi
Mrs J Thomas of Lucedale Mississippi died. The notice names her son W W Thomas, a member of Premium Mercantile Company in town. The fragmentary text also mentions Germany and cholera in the BR era, but details are unclear.
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Lucedale
Miss
Newa
Barbara
J. Thomas
Jack Thomas
W. W. Thomas
Premium Mercantile Company
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Methodist Sunday School
Gertrude Stoke
Gienn
Columbia Medallion
OMO
Nation Department
Copenhagen
Gingham
Percale
Chambray
Madras
Adras
Gham
Pearson
Dr. Lyons
Mennen
Babcock's
Taleum
Idalia
Berkeley
Palm Beach
Shepherd
Crex
PMU
Serims
L. Hammel Dry Goods Company
Colera
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