City Primary Election Notice in Dothan 1908
Notice of a Democratic city primary in Dothan Alabama to be held Monday April 18 1908 with polls open 8am to 7pm. Voters will choose Mayor two aldermen per ward president of the council and city executive committee from each ward. polling places listed with managers and returning officers. Also local notices about residents returning to lists and a reward for a missing brown cow.
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Poplar Head Mule Co
A.L. Wallace
Travis Mixon
L. C. Edwards
G. W. Pilcher
Nomi
Resolutions from Foster Street Methodist Church Denounce Publication
The Foster Street Methodist Church resolves indignation at a Dothan Daily Siftings publication criticizing Rev. W. P. Hurt. They endorse the pastor and warn against amusements of questionable character, asking the Dothan Eagle to publish these resolutions. Signatories include W. J. Baxley and many church members.
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Dothan Eagle
A Good Looking Job at the County Court House
The county courthouse project is praised as well planned and well executed with similar specifications used in Birmingham and Atlanta. Once finished and with proper ditching and grass growth, it should present a more pleasing view to visitors and locals alike.
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Court House
Dothan
Birmingham
Atlanta
Street Incidents and An Odd Night in Dothan
A street performer fell from a tight wire between a telephone pole and the ground, crippling himself. A nearby woman wed him the next day to aid his recovery. Harry Calvin’s operator went missing amid the chaos. Two young showgirls clashed with Dr Ellis on Hammond’s corner, prompting laughter. P N Spann of Fountain, Florida, may move to Dothan. E P Holland Jim Burkett fished below Geneva, noting mosquitoes plentiful.
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Cender
Harry Calvin
E. P. Holland
Bryant
Jim Burkett
Geneva
Possible late entries may join ticket by May first
The notice indicates candidates can still have their names added to the ticket as late as May 1, allowing for additional entries beyond those already on file.
Tomlinson Plans Democratic Club Organization
John W. Tomlinson of Birmingham will be in Dothan on Monday April 27 to organize a Bryan Democratic Club.
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John
W. Tomlinson
Birmingham
Local Captain Buys Year’s Worth of Notable Weekly
Capt. EF. F. Tuttle of Gordon was in town Monday and paid for a full year of the popular weekly paper that many readers now rely on for news and community updates.
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EF. F. Tuttle
Gordon
J. W. Segrest Dies in Slocomb
J. W. Segrest known as Uncle Jerry died at his Slocomb home. His body was taken to Midland City for burial Monday morning. He was the father of Charlie Segrest of Slocomb.
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J. W. Segrest
Jerry
Slocomb Sun
Midland City
Charlie Segrest
Four Anglers Depart for Florida Pond Fishing
Will Lee Bart Culver George Roland and Jim Strickland left for a Florida pond for a few days of fishing at the start of the week.
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Will Lee
Bart Culver
George Roland
Jim Strickland
Florida
School board allows two days off for teachers
The school board granted city teachers two days off with full pay to attend the educational meeting in Montgomery, a decision praised as commendable for providing good opportunity for professional development.
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Montgomery
Registrars Notice For Dothan Registration Sessions
Registrars announce registration at the court house in Dothan on Friday and Saturday before the primary election. Eligible voters turning 21 since last registration or holding life certificates transferred to this county will be registered.
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Dothan
C. BP. Register
For Sale Twenty Head of Big Mules
For sale twenty head of large mules suitable for turpentine and logging needs. Apply to Whatley Broa.
Prohibition Warning From County Judge Pearce
A county notice from Judge Pearce warns that cider and any alcoholic beverages sold by sellers violate state prohibition laws. The letter states it will report continuing violators to the Grand Jury and offers a final warning if sales cease now.
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Alliance Warehouse
Ben Faulk
Charlie Love
W. P. Pruett
O. P.green
City Hall
P.a.McArthur
W.M. Hunter
LL. Holland
W. S. Bonham
Ward
C. B. Famer
Watford
W.R. Flowers
J. B. Saxon
A. Y. Malone
A. L. Wallace
J. R. Faircloth
G. H. Malone
E. R. Porter
The
Democratic Party of the Town of
W. J. Ayers
Taylor
Eacle
Fam
W. J. Blackshear
Bob Mathis
Arkansas
St. Francis County
Bob
Foster Street
W. J. Baxley
J. J. Crary
W. R. Flowers
E. R. Malone
J. W. Grant
W. F. Newton
J. L. Crawford
W. H. Whaley
D. M. Steward
J. K. Harris
R. H. Parker
G. C. Batchelor
Joe Baker
R. C. Williams
W. C. Strickland
S. A. Jeter
Henry Green, W. A. Pittman
F. B. Culver
A. J. Marchman
Hammond’s
P. N. Spann
Fountain, Fila
Pothan Guano
Oothan
Slocomb
Whatley Broa
Grand Jury
Houston County Sunday School Convention
Presbyterian Church
Dothan, Ala
W. P. Hurt
M. S. Davie
W. L. Lee
Dr. J. Owens
F. Marshall
the Country Sunday School
J. A. Garrard
Geo. L. Campbell
Mia WM. Anderson
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