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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
2
Fragmented text notes a press gathering at Dothan with references to Guntersville Democrat and local figures. It laments media readers, comments on kidnappings and money, and hints at social changes and warnings about new methods.
A fragmentary column questions lawyer speech and its ancient echo in cases. It notes how legal jargon can mask plain meaning and cites antiquated terms used in a Athene court and imagined in Dothan. The piece ponders history, rhetoric, and access to understanding in law.
A torn text fragment hints at strategic pressure to move out three units and mentions retaliation against a group, framed as an honest effort to claim a lawful advantage. The garbled lines reference numbers and potential opponents, with unclear context.
Secretary reports progress on depot improvements after J Baughman contract with Central of Georgia. City Development Committee secured docks lighting and wiring upgrades, and fourth daily Hartford Lockhart schedule began March 28. Talks on railroad extension and double daily freight between Montgomery and Dothan continue with favorable prospects. Additional inquiries cover veterinary services teachers of music art and expression a baker and a restaurant keeper. Through rates from river crossings to De vain aid merchants and 500 Sacred Harp invitations prepared for event on the 24th under club auspices. Resignation of member noted. matter to receive board attention.
The Dothan Lodge Bo 1153 of the BPO Elks meets every Wednesday at Ellis Hall in Geo Cotton with officers B J N Blaum and Suty listed among attendees for the weekly session.
Pythagoras Lodge No. 659 holds meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday nights each month at AE Garner, with W. M. J OM. Strickland serving as secretary, indicating regular lodge activity and leadership.
DOTHAN LODGE No 466 meets every second Saturday evening and on the Thursday night before the fourth Saturday each month led by W M Rhodes and W M Watcher. DOTHAN COMMANDERY No 2 meets on the first and third Friday nights monthly under D C Carmichael and B C W T Hail.
Dothan Chapter No 76 meets every first Thursday afternoon each month. Mrs. Jesse M. Hunter is listed along with Helen Renfro and Sooty. Dothan Lodge No. 131 meets on the second and fourth Tuesday nights. Thos Buttleshow is noted with several members, including Jayuigtha HoH Brown and C. C G. Batehelor.
The readable text mentions a spring topic about Volk's Kidney Remedy and its use for a needed tone to a child. It references Stuk, Parades, and a kidney canvas with statements about the Tonnestro m and Kelly names, plus Jvinor Heasant and new fife.
Fragmentary OCR mentions aiming to organize a small gathering in May involving several individuals. The legible parts indicate a focus on coordination and safety, with no clear names, places, or outcomes.
Fiscal summary shows balance carried from prior report $129.44 with receipts of $80.00 and dues listed as 200 1,00 10. item appears as an organizational financial note with unclear formatting and figures.
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