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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
3
A humanitarian arc of care unfolds in a small town as a weary, wounded stranger is sheltered by a boarding house keeper and a Nazarene family. The Union Men's Prayer Meeting aids his stay while County Commissioners pledge five dollars weekly. He dies peacefully, leaving a tone of communal charity.
Class Nineteen of Foster Methodist Sunday School honors Thomas J Crawford as a beloved, active member. The resolutions note his clean life, loyalty to family church and Jesus, and promise to follow his example while grieving his departure and sending condolences to his bereaved family. A copy will be shared with the local paper and Minutes of Class Nineteen.
The article argues that Pensacola will soon host major rail access from the Central of Georgia Illinois Central and Louisville and Nashville with ties to Mobile and Montgeom Crestview and Florala routes. Officials suggest the Mobile and Girard line may extend toward Pensacola and the Central of Georgia remains intent on reaching the port. The piece claims Pensacola could become a top southern commercial hub with coordinated rail traffic.
A Dothan raid on a home uncoveres liquor making gear and a still. Officers find the copper still, worm, and beer missing from the premises after a search that also reveals the hogs and bird stayed behind. L. L. Tinsley of Haleburg and Dr. Stegall of Abbeville were in Dothan today.
An In Memoriam notice from Foster Street Methodist Sunday School in Dothan Alabama dated December 13 1908 honors Tom Crawford a longtime Sunday School member. It notes his Christian life service and influence and expresses sorrow along with resolve to cherish his memory and share grief with his family. The article ends with a practical note urging early subscription to a local list.
Deputies Oscar York and William Henry pursued George Walls to a Dothan area shack, catching him after a horse theft tied to Causey. They detained Walls and three accompanying Black individuals. Walls fled first, then surrendered at his home. The bridled horse was reportedly disposed of weeks earlier. Sheriff Butler placed Walls behind bars.
In Chancery State of Alabama Houston County Merkle Whitton intervene in Hanson Blake Co et al vs Dothan Square Base Ginning Co the court orders publication in the Dothan Eagle for four weeks. Hanson Blake Co Hass McIntyre and Columbus Iron Works Co of Columbus Georgia are cited to answer or demur by default. Done December 3 1919. Register J M Cody.
In the probate matter of Milus Kirkland deceased Adminstratrix Ali e Kirkland petitions the Houston County Alabama Probate Court on November 25 1908 for an order to sell described real estate including west half of southeast quarter east half of southeast quadrant and southwest quarter of range twenty eight in Cowarts with specific lots in block one and lot four fronting Broad Street plus another town land lot Forty feet wide bounded by John S Forrester lot and Broad Street. A hearing is set for January 11 1900 at the Courthouse Houston County Alabama. The notice is issued November 26 1999 by GEO Leslie Probate Judge.
Sallie Kirkland as Administratrix filed November 25 1908 a petition in Houston County Alabama seeking court order to sell lands including parts of Section 21 Township 1 Range 28 and several town lots in Cowarts. A hearing date January 7 1909 was set at the Houston County courthouse with notice to named heirs.
W B Davidson files attachment against J H Martin a non resident. Cultivator and stalk cutter levied upon as property under attachment returnable December 19 1908. Notice to be published weekly for three weeks in Dothan Eagle and mailed to defendant if residence known. Dated November 28 1908. C B Register N P ex off J P.
Tuskegee opens a large tuberculosis exhibit as part of a winter campaign against consumption. Jacksonville, Tampa and Pensacola begin state wide efforts with the disease, highlighting that tuberculosis is preventable and affecting both white and colored populations. State health leaders in Louisiana Florida and other states coordinate efforts from Pennsylvanian to the Gulf showing broad, official support for extermination of the contagion.
A domestic dispute in Cave Springs leads to William Russell attacking John Salmon during transport to the justice, Salmon shoots Russell in self defense. Russell’s wife and daughter had sought shelter at Salmon’s home after being driven from their house by Russell. Local details wait preliminary hearing and bond posting for Salmon.
The passage notes coordinated efforts across states with groups of philanthropic women and state health departments pushing a systematic campaign to combat consumption, highlighting broad public health mobilization across West Virginia Virginia and others.
Saturday afternoon on West Main Street Mrs W A Brown hosted a party for her grandchildren and their young guests. The children hunted for peanut treats then gathered for games and a dimly lit tea with a Teddy Bear centerpiece. Each child received a paper cap and a stuffed bear before departing happy and tired.
Mr Crawford plans to enlarge his hotel at the east end, doubling its size to accommodate expected business this coming season. The move will provide ample space for guests and patrons, reflecting growth at the older tow n landmark.
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