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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
4
The notice mentions K. P. Holland entering the election race in Dothan with friends supporting him for city council. It also notes the Houston County Sunday School Convention meeting at 10 o’clock at the Presbyterian church today.
The passage notes Houston county candidates gathering every Saturday in Dothan. It suggests the activity will last about three weeks and many will return to their prior pursuits or seek new roles, describing a lively but passing political moment with casual remarks about the participants.
Judge Mayfield of Tuscaloosa visited Dothan meeting voters. Counselors say he is highly competent for the supreme bench and free of political prejudice. His writings on constitutional matters are noted. His name should be remembered on May 18 when reviewing the ticket.
Announcement names H. Watford and J. W. Grant as the two candidates for Ward Four councilmen. Owens declines re election, leaving these two as the sole contenders. The article lauds them as businessmen and pledges their best efforts for Dothan and its interests.
On Monday April 27 Rev Sam H Campbell of Troy starts a series of meetings at the Baptist church with pastor Rev Anderson. Campbell once led the church and his old friends welcome him back. All are invited to attend.
Visitors at Montgomery included doctors Green Davie Stough and Howell attending a state medical association gathering. Thursday Shriners guests included Bob Williams H C Calvin Will Grant Tom J Trawick Sr CC Bennett and others from Slocomb plus Ben Crawford H Watford and FE Hi l. Dr Mowell proceeded to Atlanta for Will’s medical graduation.
A resident declares candidacy for mayor of Dothan subject to Democratic Primary action. The filing centers on party primary processes and local political campaign.
Local notices list candidates for Dothan city council wards two three and four. K P Holland and C Hughes declare for ward two and ward three respectively, with dates awaiting action from the democratic primary. J W Grant and H Watford announce for ward four under city primary rules.
A series of notices from J F Dawsey W H Helms L M Bailey J R McCarty and Sam Bowden announcing candidacies for the Treasurer of Houston County subject to the Democratic primary. Each statement identifies the candidate and the party process.
In Houston County W M Rhodes announces his date for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
Notices from WW. T. Singetary and J. A Rollins announce candidacy for Houston County Tax Collector subject to Democratic primary action. Smith All and others solicit support from voters in the upcoming primary.
A sequence of candidate notices from John M. Geor J T Lush and B Z Hamrick announces runs for Houston County Superintendent of Education. The letters urge Democratic primary support and reference prior school improvements and term indorsements.
Fragments indicate dates and names around the Democratic primary for County Commissioner. Mentioned are Z Deese Beat 9 T P McGriff J J Boyett C Green and Carlo Murphy John Fowler as participants or observers in the process. The text references the Democratic party and primary action without clear outcomes or a fixed date.
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