This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1909
Page
1
Sometime Saturday night three white inmates escaped the county jail by prying apart iron bars with a snagged scarf, tossing a quilted rope over the 14 foot wall and leaping to the yard. A dog drag failed to locate the trio as deputies chase leads for Duncan A. McCormack Grady Golden and Tom Battle.
Will Johnson and Bill Hodges fought south of Vansey when Hodges injured the wife of Johnson’s stepdaughter with a board. Johnson struck Hodges with a scantling, killing him. Hodges, about 65, attacked Johnson. Johnson had prior larceny conviction and is jailed awaiting grand jury action.
In New Orleans on April 1 Judge F. D. Chertein dismissed the entire jury panel in a criminal district court division after District Attorney St. Clair Adams moved that the panel be declared unfit for service.
The National Dentists' Association ends its thirteenth annual convention in Birmingham. Officers elected were installed and many members depart for home, carrying pleasant memories of their southern trip.
Pensions for old soldiers and widows are available through the Judge of Probate as they are called for. The Montgomery Journal notes Mr. Mallory as the sole candidate, while a Birmingham paper recalls Walter Seed in the race and mentions Dr Cunningham’s possible entry when the time comes. The field may become a three way contest.
The City Improvement Club funded the work costing about 15 dollars. The lot was plowed and warmed by spring sun, yielding young plants whose identity sparks local speculation. Some call them coffee weeds, others cow horn or turnips, kale, or mustard.
Message from déwl. G. Daniel announcing absence from Dothan for an unspecified period and appointing Meyer Levine J. R. Faircloth and R. C. Williams as officers to manage members interests. He urges Houston County and Dothan divisions to maintain insurance and thanks friends for courtesies.
Fire at the Leavenworth military prison destroyed the main building after starting in carpenter shops. Soldiers moved inmates to a stockade with heavy guard. two soldiers injured. Fire department unable to aid due to water pressure. concern over potential inmate breakout.
A fragmented item reports a fire at a prison with soldiers guarding convicts during a transfer. It notes the Alabama Houston County Probate Court case for Love Ann Skipper deceased and the administration by TW Butler seeking sale of part of the estate to pay debts, with a May 1 1909 hearing date at the County Court House.
Mr. W. F. Ussery of the Eagle departs tonight for Rockingham County on an extended visit to relatives and friends. He has been in poor health and hopes a few months in his old North State will restore him, offering a pleasant rest and outing. He may be away all summer.
Judge GEO Leslie of Probate signs a dated order or seal on the first day of March 1909, indicating a probate proceeding or authority.
William K Hardeshaw of Dothan Alabama filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his land claim in the So W Quarter of Sec 4 T3N R27E St Stephens Meridian. The hearing before the Circuit Court clerk in Dothan is set for May 22, 1909 with witnesses T J Dawsey B L Harris J W Burdeshaw Vetey Dawley all of Dothan Alabama. Other items note Panama City doctor A S Hill visiting Dothan and FM Hagler leaving a dollar for the weekly.
The bank highlights total deposits near 550000 and announces staff changes. Carmichael becomes president, Malone is cashier, Malone also serves as vice president, with RK Malone and Robi Boyd in key roles. The institution emphasizes courteous service in Southeast Mabamea.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.