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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1909
Page
1
An account states George Hall was killed during a nighttime shooting in the Negro quarter after visiting a pastor’s hearing. A second unidentified Black man was shot and died later, while the assailant fled the scene.
A garbled notice details disruptions among telephone users and service lines, with unclear references to outages and community response. Officials and residents reportedly discuss repair efforts and ongoing impact on daily routines.
A Washington dispatch reports bids for the Dothan port office building were opened with thirteen bidders. The lowest bid came from Pharrow Construction Company of Atlanta at 81500, Algernon Bia of Montgomery bid 97000, Higher Brothers of Montgomery bid 4790, plus costs estimated to total about 100 100. The supervising official will review all bids and select the lowest acceptable bid consistent with government requirements.
In county court a cluster of cases including Wall duhason and Par Hob msen coke face murder related charges. The docket notes continuations, pleas, and disputed actions near Manes Ths cuss ct with references to Bunls, San Panes, Bermon's Bland, and Paidan Qbote. Details are garbled but indicate ongoing legal proceedings and adjournments.
Calvin has patented a gatomatic switch to turn off lights when the sun rises or when a room is empty. Stores and offices plan to buy the device to illuminate shawls warding a hapless, busy night. The inventor claims central savings on current during the year and its attache will be kept, with a price set near two dollars at market.
A church committee records a Resolution of Respect praising the deceased and expressing sympathy to bereaved families and friends. It notes faith, divine providence, and a hope for understanding beyond sorrow, ordering copies for publication and minutes.
The First Presbyterian Church of Dothan Alabama resolves to accept the resignation of Pastor EM Craig after nearly five years. The church consents to dissolve his connection with the church and to yield to the will of God who has called him to a larger field. He is praised as a true under shepherd and a strong sympathetic pastor who contributed to the congregation.
A draft note records prayers and blessings from the Has Church and people as they commit to follow the Lord’s lead. It mentions distributing copies of the resolutions to different pages of Dothan and to Brother Crag.
The Camp Bartow gathering brings many Confederate soldiers to its quarterly meeting led by Capt WV White. He urges contributions to aid the defenders, suggesting hospitality and hotel arrangements to ease their stays and rid the camp of wartime hardship.
A reader reports a man requesting permission to take a moving picture of a local cheese display at Harper's Weekly shop. The incident raised questions about privacy and safety for shoppers.
The City Council last night re elected the old Board to Cotton, JOR Farreloth, John Sanders, JOH Young, WOE Newton. These gentlemen have served the citizens in a commendable manner and there was no reason they should not be reflected in view of the confidence held.
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