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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1907
Page
1
The piece argues rail freight costs and city hacks hamper Dothan depot efficiency and urges stricter enforcement of nuisance laws. It reports the Levine Crine wedding in Dothan with prominent guests and departure for Atlanta. It notes grand jury findings on roads, jail wall, and election irregularities in Dothan and a shooting incident involving Lee Carroll and Lem Walden.
The circuit court completed a week of civil business and prepared for criminal week with grand jury proceedings returning to finish Wednesday. Notable cases include charges against Smith for a killing and Frank Fowler for the killing of his wife.
A plea to remove a dangerous panhandler named Simon from the streets. The speaker urges the authorities to take him into custody and put him to work to stop his begging and potential violence.
John B. Ward was appointed probate judge of Henry County yesterday succeeding the late Dan Gordon. The appointment is noted as favorable by Henry's people and described Ward as a devout man.
Jesse Shephered known as Jack the Ripper will not be returned to the Henderson Boyd Lumber Co. Local grand jury found five bills against him and he confessed to burglaries. He may plead guilty and face a long sentence or a transfer to the mines for better custody.
Joseph T. Mumford of Granger Alabama has filed notice of intention to make final proof for Homestead Entry No 36269 dated September 4, 1904 covering fractional Sections 23 and 24 in Township 7 North Range 10 West. Proof will be before the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Dothan Alabama on June 10, 1907. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation include John H. Sellers Lewis Granger Jim Phillips Joe W Mumford and Robert D Johnston all of Granger Alabama.
The Houston County Teachers Institute will be held in Dothan on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4. All county teachers must attend at least once yearly, and this is the only institute this school year. Superintendent Dell expects full attendance and an interesting occasion.
The article recalls past committee members A L Wallace Ward 1 EB Porter Ward 2 J R Faircloth Ward 3 A Y Malone Ward 4 and G H Malone at large, noting voters often forget the committee people when time for a city primary approaches.
The article notes many new subscribers arriving from various sections of the Wire-Grass and remarks on how hard it is to quit the habit once formed. It mentions a young man who recently entered the shop, but his youth shows the toll of his "attack."
A long schedule outlines sessions at a teachers convocation led by Chairman and Rev. W. P. Hurt. Topics include education in Houston County, psychology in education, public school course essentials, library access in rural schools, grammar teaching methods, and women’s education, with multiple professors and local officials listed. The day includes a noon recess and an evening session, followed by adjournment.
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