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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
1
The writer argues Houston County is Democratic by record and questions Republican voter numbers. They urge a county ticket and criticize party machinery while praising Uncle Tom Dawsey for steadfast, principled Republicanism and civic loyalty.
Sunday morning Jack Oates a peaceable driver was called from bed and shot through the head. A coroner's jury ruled death by pistol ball fired by unknown parties. Names of arrestees and possible motives noted as investigation continues. Panama City fishing trip mentioned. local council race announced. medical student L Hilson returns home for summer practice.
Mr and Mrs Williams McCarthy arrived after the first of the week. Mr McCarthy returned Monday and is identified with a large banking house in the city.
Hamrick denies reports he failed to pay poll tax and claims receipts from 1897 to 1907 prove eligibility. He asserts he remains in the race and will compete in the approaching primary.
Saturday a missing token with Calvin engraved on it was left with the Com mandery Chapter and Lodge markings. The finder is asked to return it to Calvin at once, as the owner will be relieved to recover this personal keepsake.
The spring term of Houston county Circuit court begins Monday April 27 1908. Civil docket called first week and continues into the second week. State docket to be taken up Thursday May 27th. Parties and witnesses to govern themselves. State witnesses not to be re summoned. W A Brown Clerk.
Eugene Anderson the fifteen year old son of Dr and Mrs W J Black Shear died at their home on 3 Oates street Tuesday morning after an illness. He was a bright manly boy and will be missed by his loved ones. The remains were buried in the city cemetery.
Joe Baker announces candidacy for mayor of Dothan alongside incumbent D C Carmithael and Dr Williams. The threeway race heats up as Baker’s business ties press him to push strong town leadership. J W Baughman also enters ward three council race as the first to declare, noting his campaign was not directed by friends.
Registrars J. T. Edmenace and T. P. McGriff announce registration at the courthouse in Dothan on Friday and Saturday before the primary on May 18. They will register all qualified voters, including those new since last registration and holders of life certificates not yet transferred to this county.
For sale twenty head of large mules suitable for turpentine and logging. Apply to the address listed in the notice.
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