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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions government, fishing, commissioners, a railroad, robberies, and various personal names. The garbled content references places like Dothan and Wetappo and hints at a legal or public notice context without coherent events or dates.
A burglary at a residence on South Outes Et Safi resulted in a stolen haul. Police noted disrupted papers and a rough scene as the suspect fled and neighbors reported seeing a figure near the doorway.
A local report describes police efforts to curb teenage prowling by enforcing age based policies. Parents may provide permission slips to keep youths under surveillance at night, with penalties or guidance for those found misbehaving.
Town readers are urged to subscribe and keep the paper affordable. The note emphasizes that ten cents a week is small, equals two cigars or two sodas, and urges readers to stop the paper boy if not delivering and to reclaim borrowed copies for reliable home delivery.
A fragmented note lists several individuals likely part of a fishing group or social gathering. Names include Mas, MON, RC, JB, JK, Dan Baker and others, with unclear roles or dates. The text implies a casual event rather than a formal meeting.
A chaotic series of 12 to 14 house fires in months near the same site prompts concern. Authorities suspect idle mischief rather than careless acts or arson, with several homes still standing amid the blaze. The writer urges a remedy and references a grand jury investigation and potential woodwork work.
A bystander reports Oscar Ureen exiting the express office with a bundled box, likely containing shoes. When questioned by onlookers, he examined the crowd, then hurled the box onto the pavement and declared, it is shoes you foulat.
Jude Pearce urged the grand jury to examine all reports of tigers and bring in bills where evidence justifies action. If any bills are found and the cases reach Judge Pearce, every citizen believes the full penalty will be imposed.
The largest bank in Southeast Alabama lists capital stock and surplus figures with stockholders labeled and officers named. President Ben Malone, Vice-President IT Malone, and Cashier Holt Boyd Ansataut Cashier are identified among the courtly staff.
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