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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
4
A brief notice reflects on the era of large events and growing lists of personal crisis reports. It notes continual burdens of life and the impression of sizable happenings shaping public discourse.
A terse editorial note warns that two weeks remain, stressing that candidates face sleepless nights and mounting pressure as voters prepare to cast ballots. The piece underscores the tight campaign window and the high stakes of the approaching election.
Two of Atlant's former leading papers are slated to resume business after this month. The remark suggests that trouble often returns when it seems to be leaving.
Trade prospects for Dothan look strong with business activity expected to rise as the fall season approaches and shops prepare to reopen. Local merchants anticipate increased demand and new opportunities for commerce this autumn.
The city expects the new alternating electric lights to be turned on at almost any minute after a week or ten days. A fresh bale of cotton will arrive for a few days, then streets will flood with wagon loads of it.
The writer offers warmth toward northern readers suffering under extreme heat, noting it never becomes as severe in the south and expressing fellow feeling across regional lines.
Claus Spreckles plans a permanent move from the Pacific coast to Fifth Avenue following the earthquake that destroyed his mansion. He has the funds but questions about safety remain unresolved.
Mrs. Faulk asserts Judge Leslie has enough supporters in Hot Springs to win a constable seat in the next campaign. The judge replies he cannot run again immediately and won’t seek the post right away.
A reflection notes time and nature changing beliefs about the number 18. It suggests observing the new moon over the left shoulder as a sign of shifting luck and superstition.
The Atlanta Dothan and Gulf Railroad announces daily locomotive whistles will be heard, and soon the hotel porter calling the leaving time will echo along the road, marking travel times and schedules for passengers.
The piece explains that a Peek-A-Book waist refers to the tympan used on the form after it is made up. The writer notes the Advertiser has clarified the term, admitting curiosity over its meaning and the improvements in behavior it inspires.
The speaker urges neighbors to sprint voter turnout and name workers in their beat. He proclaims the fight is up to the people and vows to win more counties for lower local freight and express rates, promoting a government by the people.
A minority of readers follow politics closely while most people find it uninteresting and already know how they will vote before reading the paper.
The article notes Mrs Sage may enhance her future chances by shedding years and could reject a potential suitor who might compete for the job or her late husband’s fortune. It emphasizes her autonomy in selecting a partner and managing the inheritance.
The writer from Chipley expresses preference for any route that yields deep water connection and regional development. He asks for no single enterprise boost, urges neutral progress for all roads, and notes plans to visit St Andrews Bay only after the line through is secured. He contemplates prospects for a biennial bath in the area.
Court ordered sheriff sale of real estate in Houston County Alabama to satisfy May 1906 circuit court judgment. The Fidelia McKissack house and two Columbia lots on South Maine, Hancock and South Depot streets, with boundaries described, are offered as the auctioned property. N B Crawford is the sheriff conducting the sale set for September 17, 1906.
Dothan chapter R A M number 113 meets 2nd and 4th Friday nights with D C Carmichael H P and W T Jones secretary. Dothan Lodge A F and A M number 466 meets 2nd and 4th Saturday afternoons with O M Murphy W M and J Hardy secretary. Benevolence Lodge K of P number 122 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday nights with D D Stephens C C and G C Batchelor K. B R 8 I C O F number 158 meets every Monday night with T W Harris N G and H E Jordan secretary. W O W number 131 meets 1st and 8rd Tuesday nights with A D Whiddon C C and W O Griffith clerk. Kichelwa Tribe number 82 meets 1st and 3d Thursday nights and 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights with W D Sanders sachem and J W Jones C of R.
In Beat No 2 Houston H W Know County Alabama an attachment has been issued against Floyd Harvey in favor of E Blumberg. The levy targets the defendant's wages or salary via a sheriff's writ served on C C Bennett Agent of the Central of Georgia Railway Company. Nonresident defendant H W Knowlton, residing in Georgia, is notified of the attachment returnable August 14 1906. Witness dated July 27 1906.
One fare plus 29 cents round trip to Memphis Tennessee offered by National Baptist Convention in September 1906 with tickets sold September 9 to 12 and final limit to depart Memphis by September 20. Another one fare plus 25 cents round trip to Richmond Virginia from Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers with tickets sold September 2 to 5 and final limit September 13 1906. Tickets available from ticket agents.
Letters of administration issued to R H Walker as administrator of the estate of Mrs Sophronia Moran on February 9 1906 by Judge Geo Leslie of Houston County Probate Court. Creditors are notified to present claims within the time allowed by law or be barred. R H Walker administrator.
In Chancery at Dothan Alabama District 17 Southeastern Division non residents E R Crooker J M Head J R Crooker Head are required by the register to plead answer or demur to the bill of complaint by August 25 1906 or a decree pro confesso may be entered. Publication in the Dothan Eagle four consecutive weeks is ordered.
George Pilcher announces the New Buggy Store next door to Malone Grocery Co offering a full line of high grade buggies. He promises customers get exactly what they want with the new shop opening locally.
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