17 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
1
Montgomery Alabama December 16 An effort to create interest in good roads statewide focuses on improving the Jackson Highway route. State Highway Engineer W S Keller plans institutes in several counties with Federal lecturers and addresses by road advocates.
R M arrested at his father’s home four miles north of Headland by Chief Deputy Sheriff Aleck May and held in Houston county jail awaiting transfer. A letter from E Hobson of Hattiesburg Mississippi notes Davis had been pardoned in Mississippi for forgery and is alleged to have committed a similar offense after release. May showed no resistance during the arrest.
The article notes Sir John French’s retirement and Sir Douglas Haig’s succession as British commander in France, amid Allied strategic strains. It highlights new coordination and the impact of joint War Councils, with emphasis on manpower, artillery, and evolving command during the Balkans and western fronts.
Frank Kingery of Gordon was taken into custody after Deputy Sheriff Alvin North found three quarts and one pint of whiskey in his possession. Kingery allegedly sought bond and tried to enter a nearby store. The incident occurred at Ardilla, with Kingsrey remaining at liberty.
From the Salvation Army ranks Captain McAfee resigns after 24 years of service and will assume a ministerial role as pastor in the Gospel. His replacement is expected within a week or two, as health issues and bronchial troubles have influenced the move.
The article details a grand jury proceeding involving defendants including Taylor Spivey. Witnesses testified before the grand jury as part of the case, with indictments returned on several counts. The defense, led by Solomon Wells, announced plans for hearings in Geneva this week.
Mrs Nori, a boarding house landlady, horsewhipped Boss Wil Rahs a stove works supervisor at Gadsden Stove Works after entering the plant where over 80 workers were present. She says she whipped him for not paying board and threatens to return Saturday to whip him again if he fails to pay.
Large audience attended the auditorium presentation of The White Sister by the Norene St. Clair Stock Company last night. Mrs Eva Pearle Grandherry is visiting Montgomery with relatives while Dr and Mrs Black have moved to Dothan from Midland City and are at home on Foster Street.
A letter from Key West Florida describes Miss Baez anemic and exhausted before trying Vinal. After use she reports better appetite sleep and energy and the writer notes the product’s iron peptide formula claims to revitalize the body and relieve constitutional fatigue.
An idiosyncratic poem reflects on Christmas bells, memory, and forgotten joys. It laments present distractions and yearns for past affection, contrasting Christmas mirth with longing, love, and the eternal nature of divine love amid fading youth.
A testimonials page touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a permanent cure for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. The sponsor claims dramatic relief after doctors failed, urging readers to buy a bottle from a druggist with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Farmers urged to deliver turkeys for Christmas sales. Send figures on stock and price, with delivery to 123 N Andrews St Dothan. W Clendinen Prop and Mer Tay. phones 603 and 594.
A military captain, Captain Bobards, died after falling from a horse while on duty near Port Erie. The incident occurred during a transport mission as the army reports limited details, with inquiries to follow.
The House tonight approve Tax Resolution 18 in a joint reno vation extending the revenue plan to a set date. Senate action is awaited as leaders hope the measure boosts funding and revenue streams.
A fragmented meditation on advertising and commerce centers on a shopkeeper who thrives by selling and minding cash register hours. The piece recalls public attention to advertising as a social force and questions moral dimensions of commerce. The voice mourns and marvels at the merchant’s craft and its effects on community and customer desire.
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