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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
2
A fragment from an old book on cooking humorously contrasts a man absorbed in food with idle thought. The narrator, Ventenelle, an early eighteenth century author, observes a flock of 200 sheep and muses whether any leg of mutton might be found among them.
A comic court exchange centers on a man accused of stealing a plank walk. He cites medical advice to take long walks daily as justification. The judge retorts with a three month sentence to rest in the house of correction, the exchange ending with a punchy pun.
A Chicago Tribune quotation recalls a father urging his son to always do his best. Years later the son, now a prosperous man, betrays his best friend by taking a large sum of money, illustrating that doing one’s best does not always prevent loss or betrayal.
A collage of anecdotal vignettes shows a bevy of dated humor. A shepherd laments loss, a teacher quips about sea salt, and a worker sees a German boss praise punctuality. The New York press and New York Times samples present social morals, lace wraps, and honesty in a comic frame.
Grant Clothing Co files garnishment against non resident W M Burket in Justice Court Beat 3. Garnishment issued August 16 1908 against defendant regarding thirty eight dollars and 37 100 cents held by Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co. levied on funds. Notice served since defendant’s residence unknown. Witness dated August 19 1908.
In State of Alabama Houston County the case Safrona Miller versus Summers Miller in chancery at Dothan 17 District S E Chancery Division seeks a decree pro confesso if Summers Miller does not plead or answer by September 7 1908. Publication in the Dothan Eagle is ordered once weekly for four consecutive weeks. M Cody Register August 4 1908.
In Houston County Alabama James McKinon is nonresident and over twentyone. The August 19 1908 register order requires publication in the Dothan Eagle once a week for four weeks. He must plead answer or demur to the bill by September 19 1908 or a decree pro confesso may be entered. J M Cody Register.
An 18th century anecdote recalls a maid of honor in France who answers a queen by saying she will oblige the monarch’s request on the hour. Windsor librarian Woodward is praised by Cromwell for loyalty to the royal mother and reverence for the struggle that sustained a constitutional monarchy.
The Dothan National Bank notes over fifty percent of its deposits are in cash or cash equivalents totaling 90 000 dollars.
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