Sheriff Reports Jim Nightingale Arrest in Elba
Sheriff says Jim Night of Elba was taken into custody Saturday after a disturbance. No injuries reported.
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Jim ‘Night
Elba
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
3
Dr J W Hollan Visits Troy Seater Day
Dr J W Hollan attended Troy Seater Day, participating in community events and meeting local residents during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W. Hollan
Troy
Town visitors drop in from several Georgia towns
Alshin Skipper from Hal¢burg and B. Z. Hamrick from Ashford were in town this morning. J. D. Pullen and B. F. Stevens from Malvern were seen yesterday and returned to fine at Marianna, Florida. Miss Emma Morris from Bainbridge has been visiting the Blackshear family, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hannon of Cordele are visiting Han non’s family for several days. Every man has a place to fill, but some wait for a boy to fill it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Morris
Bainbridge, Ga
W. J. Blackshear
J. W. Hannon
Cordele, Ga
J. S. Hannon
Saloons in Alabama Near Closure as Prohibition Looms
The remaining saloons in Alabama face imminent shutdown under the state prohibition law taking effect January 1, 1909. Operators have only a few more days to conduct business before enforcement begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Subscriptions and future sports lineups teased in Dothan note
A fragmented note teases fifteen days to learn next year’s Dothan Ka 4ap lineup and hints at county Houston women. The writer questions readers about delaying subscription renewals and fooling around with paper payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Dr. Barnett Opens Birmingham Practice The Eagle
Dr. Thomas M. Barnett, previously practicing in Birmingham, plans to relocate to Dothan or Birmingham and will announce his new office location in the Eagle once rooms are secured. He seeks suitable offices and will publish his exact whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Barnett
Iirmingham
Congress Expected to Approve Bill at Session Start
Congress met today at noon amid expectations that about one billion dollars will be appropriated in this session. Analysts forecast significant funding aimed at various programs, while some voices warn of fiscal constraints and political battles ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Uncle Ham
Quickest votes by 700 submissions for paper subscription
The editor urges readers to pay five dollars for a full year to submit 700 votes at once. The tactic is described as aggressive but presented as the most effective means to accumulate votes in the contest.
Piano election drive and local social notes
The note lists a political push with a five dollar contribution to win 700 votes for a lady in a piano contest. It also records visits and greetings from Bob Meadows and Miss Gay nelle Logie from Slo comb, Mrs. J. W. Goff returning from Enterprise, J. F. Holeman now of Birmingham visiting Dothan, Rev. W. S. Poynor returning from Enterprise, C. W. Brown of Macon visiting relatives, and H. B. Brockett greeting friends with a bouquet.
Mrs B G Farmer and companions visit Panamak City
Mrs B G Farmer and Miss Evelyn with Miss Alene Smith and Miss Susie Mc Kenzie left the St Andrews Bay road this morning for Panama City for a day or two of visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Farmer
Evelyn
Alene Smith
Susie McKenzie
St. Andrews Bay Road
Panama City
Sevrest of Slocomb Visited Dothan Today
Mr. Chas Sevrest of Slocomb was in Dothan today for unspecified reasons and appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Sevrest
Slocomb
Dothan
Frazier Visits Sick Sister in Slocomb
H. Q. Frazier traveled to Slocomb today to check on his sister who is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Q Frazier
Slocomb
Shorterville Men Mess Jim Chambers and Bud Wolf Visit City
Mess Jim Chambers and Bud Wolf of Shorterville were in the city today, drawing interest from local residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chambers
Bud Wolf
Shorterville
City
Crary Preparing Parker Ezelle Store Rooms for Barber Shop
J. J. Crary is fitting up rooms at Parker & Ezelle on Foster Street and will open a barber shop soon. Chairs and fixtures have already arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Crary
Parker & Ezelle
Foster Street
Snatch Thief Caught At Carnival Cash Stand
A Meero man named Phil Ryall, about 22, attempted to steal a cash pile after carnival shows closed. He fled but Was captured by Will Whatley. the roll totaling over eight dollars was recovered, Ryall claims Campbell Jones as his home, and he waits in county jail for a preliminary trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
Ryall
Ryals
Will Whatley
Campbell Jones
Taft Party Leaves Hot Springs for New York City
President elect William Howard Taft Mrs Taft Secretary Carpenter and staff depart Hot Springs Virginia tonight bound for New York City. Taft to speak at North Carolina Society dinner in Astor House tomorrow as his wife heads to Washington completing a sequence of visits before Augusta Georgia trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Taft
Carpenter
Trot Springs
North Carolina Society
Hotel Astor
New York
Mabel Boardman
Washington
Augusta
Henry W. Taft
Mr. Taft
United States Fleet Passes Through Singapore
The United States battle fleet steamed past Singapore with the flagship Connecticut saluting the port. The Yankton remained in close communication while the ships were escorted by spectator launches. The voyage from Manila, where the fleet departed Tuesday, proceeded uneventfully in calm seas with time allotted for maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
United States
Yankton
Connecticut
Manila
The Mail We Get
A humorous account claims many residents receive mail about whiskey despite laws. It notes letters from Pensacola Jacksonville Chattanooga Louisville and other posts selling “white lightning.” The piece mocks the abundance of whiskey cans at street corners and questions sobriety among townspeople.
The evolution of advertising from almanacs to modern banner
A critique traces advertising styles from 19th century almanac stories to sentimental magazines and direct letters. It argues modern ads should state product claims plainly and rely on typography and design, leaving reader judgment to the intelligent public.
Diogenes Example and a Plumber’s Honest Bill Reduction
The Savannah News notes that if Diogenes had reached New York by December 2 1908 he might find his honest man in a plumber who voluntarily reduced a charged bill for an estate able to pay the original amount. It ends with There is nothing new under the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diogenes
New York
Wen
Savannah News
Weather winds hindered rain across the state
Yesterday evening and this morning showed potential for rain, but conditions failed to deliver. Cold spells are likely with a sensibly cool front approaching, and widespread rain is needed urgently across the state to ease the drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
Hole
Fire at Engineer Ryals Home
At eleven o'clock last night the fire department was called to the residence of Engineer Ryals at the corner of College and Burleson streets. The blaze started in the kitchen and burned a hole in the floor before being discovered. The inmates extinguished it before the department arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryals
Ives Corner College
Burtleshaw Streets
Murder suicide near town ends in tragedy
Will Braitley shot his wife at Morgan's place and then killed himself. The couple was found with gunshot wounds in the abdomen. No motive is known beyond a quarrel over a trivial matter. Braitley had borrowed a wagon before the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Braitley
F. Morgan
Cimlford
Eagle Piano and Watch contest closes soon seeks $5 yearly subscriptions
Two weeks remain before the Eagle Piano and Watch contest ends. Many people are willing to support a friend by buying a year’s paper subscription for five dollars, making a Christmas gift of the publication.
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Eagle
Road Congress Ends with Road Improvement Resolution
The Southeastern Road Congress closed its sessions in Atlanta issuing resolutions calling on Georgia counties to issue bonds for road improvements. It urged Southern Senators and Representatives to press Congress for a definite national road plan and a federal commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coorg
Congress
United States
New Magazine Rifle Praised by War Chief in Report
Washington December 6 Gen William Crozier Chief of Ordnance in his annual War Department report says the new magazine rifle now in U S Army and state militias is more powerful accurate and rapid than the Krag der geesen type it replaces He notes erosion issues with cannon and smaller arms ammo remain unsolved but experiments in progress may shed light on the subject
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
Willian Crozier
Ordnance
War Department
Secretary of War
Crozier
Miss Bessie Whiddon Crowned Queen of the Carnival
Friday night at the show grounds Miss Bessie Whiddon was crowned Queen of the Carnival after winning the diamond ring. KF Reid placed the crown and announced her as Queen, with Misses Mattie Low Blau and Jewel Martin as her attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crounds
Monitor
Merrimack
Bessie Whiddon
B. KF. Reid
Miss Whiddon
Lisses Mattie Low Blau
Jewel Martin
Two Important Issues Promised for Readers Between Elections
The article pledges to keep readers informed on two key topics before the January election. It notes the subjects will not be forgotten or neglected and will receive ongoing attention in upcoming issues.
Granger Dies After Knife Attack by Neighbor
Granger, a local resident and cousin of Mrs. J A May, died this morning after a quarrel with neighbor Bill Phillips in Cottonwood area. Phillips and Will Cranger, both white men, fought last week and Granger received a stab wound to the side. Phillips is said to have fled to parts unknown. Details of the dispute remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Phillips
Will Cranger
Cotton
Granger
Ranger
Jnc. A. May
Phillips
New Officers Elected At Foster Street M E Church
Pastor Dr Hurt reported the year's work and announced new officers for the coming year. Collections exceeded 9000 with a new parsonage built and a membership of 867. Elected Supt Sunday School W R Flowers and RL Stough. stewards include Malone Newton Latehelor Strickland Marchman Harris Flowers Crawford Williams Baxley Culver Whatley Jeter Green Cox Chapman Kelly Talley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurt
W. KR. Flowers
Supt Sunday School
RL. Stough
Delaware School
Hh. Malone
W. F. Newton
Henry Green
KR. J. Cox
WR. Chapman
W. Kelly
Talley
Wmh. Frazier
District ministers head to Alabama Conference in Greensboro
Dr J A Peterson Presiding Ruler of the Dothan District Dr W W Hurt Pastor of Foster St Church and several other Ministers of the District left this morning for Greensboro to attend the sessions of the Alabama Conference which were in that city Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Peterson
Dothan
W. WP. Hurt
Foster St
Greensboro
Kerry Man or Woman Should Hold Temper, Evidence of Self Control
A Kerry writer argues that maintaining temper in all situations proves self control and is valuable to everyone. The note emphasizes steady behavior as a virtue and practical merit for daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry
Carnival remnants chill street as neighbors recover
Residents across the street from the former carnival lot spend a quiet week after ten days of loud festivities. They recall peeking from their doors to see the carnival throng and the blasting, while confetti littered the ground in purple red white and blue colors.
Capital move debate prompts local papers to rethink
The Birmingham Ledger and the Montgomery Journal spar over moving the capital to Birmingham. Writers lampoon the idea, arguing monuments and historic landmarks would clash with a new seat of government. They warn such a change won t occur in their lifetimes and urge shifting topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Ledger
Montgomery Journal
Birmingham
Ledger
Davis
Montgomery
Journal
Fragmented Notice Reflects Missing Home Details
A damaged OCR text fragment suggests a local notice about a home listing or event with unclear specifics. Readable names or places are not clearly stated, leaving essential details and dates obscured.
Local residents urged to join weekly Heme ng event in Dothan
The note calls on residents of Dothan to attend a weekly gathering during Cheat period. It emphasizes community presence and continuity for those who still live in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Fragmentary text on a political race and figures
Vague OCR snippet hints at a political race with unidentified figures and shifting support. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable to confirm specifics or produce a firm summary.
No little hidren Santa wand grows long again
A garbled OCR fragment reflects unclear text about Santa Claus and a long wand or mustache-like feature, with reference to a maker or manufacturer. The readable bits suggest a whimsical or satirical note rather than a clear news event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Unclear Memo on Debt Avoidance and Month Dates
Fragmentary note urges avoiding debts during a lean period and references a specific month. It mentions counting days and taking care of “Ge 1 imst,” but the text is garbled and lacks verifiable details or identifiable entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yan
Unclear text fragment on marriage and spending
Fragmentary OCR suggests discussion of marriage frequency and financial spending but does not yield a coherent event, names, or places to report. Unable to extract a clear person or organization or location from the readable portion.
Missouri Leader Champ Clark Stances on House Speech
A brief note recalls Champ Clark of Missouri as Democratic leader of the House opposing a speech by John Sharp. It suggests Caele Teney might have filled the role similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
House
John Sharp
Almoht
Caele Teney
President’s speech sparks sudden partisan media clash
A scrambled OCR fragment hints at a political moment where the President faces heated media criticism. The text references newspapers, pits, and political tension as the spell of the election unsettles the press and public discourse.
Untitled Age 3 Prodigy Faces Looming Challenge
Fragmentary note describes a young child in China poised for a major task upon reaching an age to assume a role. The text hints at a strategy to avoid trouble by taking practical steps as events unfold and responsibilities shift.
Fragmented wartime column hints at shifting memberships
A garbled passage references scattered wartime column notes and a newspaper fraternity. It mentions a president figure who has gained something, an Ananias name, and movement toward New York with a membership doubt. The text is unclear and partial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidiana
Ananias C
New York
Fragmentary note on local perception and distance
A garbled passage contemplates how distance distorts perspective and how nearby environments shape judgment. It suggests that people assume others are like themselves and that accurate placement or judgment requires understanding nearby context.
Fragmented excerpt hints at town views on whiskey after marriage friction
A garbled reminiscence discusses Yvonne of Buda and a failed marriage proposal tied to habit and moral judgment. The text mentions teasing by rivals, a possible town debate over whiskey sales, and implied regional figures or places such as Jacksonville and Chattanooga.
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Alshin
Hal¢burg
Leslie
B. Z. Hamrick
Ashford
J. D. Pullen
Malvern
B. F. Stevens
Jesse Carroll
Marianna
Fla
Bob Meadows
Miss Gaynelle Logie
J. W. Goff
Enterprise
J. F. Holeman
Rev. W. S. Poynor
C. W. Brown
Macon
Mr. H. B. Brockett
Y. L. Brackin
Pensacola
Jackshville
Chattanooga
Louisville
Educor
Barker
Atlanta
Chief of Ordnance
Alt Vow
Tans
Kataias
China
Yvonne
Buda
al Ars
Jacksonville
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