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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a woman named Mattie Graham and a murder confession by William McLeod but data is too fragmented to confirm a coherent event, individuals, or location for a proper summary.
The Plunger company plans a second benefit performance in Dothan to aid a family after a boy was killed by a tire. Proceeds will fund the funeral and support, with committees formed across wards to sell tickets. Tickets cost fifty cents for adults and children, with a Wednesday event on August 24th at the Lawn ice store location.
In Atlanta Georgia on August 20 Donald M Bain was acquitted by Fulton County jurors of the murder of F G Williams a rival insurance broker. The trial drew unusual attention as Bain testified Williams had slapped him weeks earlier over disputed note wording and Bain claimed self defense when Williams advanced toward him.
In a feature on the evolution of a plain rebel the author argues cowboys uphold reverence for womanhood and shun insults. A tale of bandit danger, money in a purse, and advice to hide it as trains are robbed follows, with local notes on J. R. McCarty and Albert McFadden visiting Dothan.
Fowler Chambers and Robert Uibert of Haleburg were in Do than today. Mr E B Heindon of Belberton Qaia visited the family of Prof J Brown. ML Beach of Cola a was in the city. BR B Borland went to Montgomery this afternoon. Baxton Walker has returned from Savannah Macon and other points in Georgia.
Friends learned yesterday that Miss Ethel Baxley and Mr Jey Dinkins were married at Rev Folmars' residence on Headland Avenue. Baxley is daughter of Jep Bazley and Tinkin j, son of Capt D D Dinkins, a railroad conductor. The couple's many friends wish them happiness.
The piece notes a sermon at a downtown New York church drawing a fine audience and praise for the minister and music. It contrasts with a tuberculosis exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History drawing 45 713 visitors showing a broader sense of faith beyond creed and church buildings. It portrays religion as a spirit seen in outreach to the needy and diverse crowds.
The article notes Harry Payne Whitney spent about 50 000 for grouse shooting in England. It questions whether the sum covered hunting rights or gear and mentions his ample wealth and connections to Vanderbilts. It also references his new residence, Greenta new house, and plans to install an electric sign fronting their business.
Mr and Mrs D Becker visit friends and relatives in the city today. Mr B Reeves and family with Mr Bervea’s father depart for Union Springs. Tom W Lee of Coimmsi in town today.
Church notices announce services tomorrow at Lions. Morning subject titled Deane Took the Tower and The Human Ear. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Teachers and pupils urged to be present. The public is cordially invited to worship with us. W. M. Anderson.
Weather notes for Lafayette Avenue appear alongside church service times. Monday 9:80 might indicate a planned divine service at 18 in. Prover Meeting scheduled Wednesday at peor with unclear details.
The Presbyterian Church invites worship tomorrow morning at Regntoe and evening at Hea'dlock with preaching by Rev. OP Tell. A cordial invitation to worship with us is extended to all.
Foster Street Methodist Church announces early services at 8 30 a m and 11 00 a m with afternoon and evening worship at 3 30 p m and 8 00 p m. The Intriet Port Meeting at Disle ville will fill the pulpit by Presiding Elder Dr Peters. Members urged to attend and invite the public to worship.
Shas Ada Downey traveled from Irlunda in Tinthen FA back to her Hartford Honay home after a brief visit abroad.
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