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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
8
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A large Wooldridge Brothers lumber complex on the river ten miles above Eufaula burned Monday night. Included were a saw mill planing mill grist mill and dry kiln valued at logs at 4000 dollars. Fire suspected incendiary and the Woolridge Brothers are noted as major farmers.
Sufaula Alabama December 20 7 year old Robert Folsom son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Folsom was seriously burned when a large firecracker exploded in his hand The flesh was torn from his arm to the shoulder and doctors fear amputation may be necessary.
Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office for J. W. Gilbert of Chipley and Miss Elia Colling Taylor, and for Mr. Dave Herrington of Bascom and Miss Burns Green Taylor of Cottonwood.
Mr Otto Paul of Milwaukee reports Foley's Homey Tar as the best cough remedy. He says buyers find it effective and his baby recovered from a bad cold in one day. He extends thanks and notes it is sold by N McCallum.
The Montgomery Advertiser notes Dothan's rise from a country town of 3275 to a bustling hub of the Wiregrass with 7016 residents. It praises location, railroads, paving, and new government and private buildings, and predicts further population gains in ten years.
Prof J A Baxley of Greensboro will arrive in the city tomorrow to visit relatives.
Thomas Clark, a Lawrence county farmer, was brought to Huntsville on a charge of passing counterfeit money in Tuscumbia and nearby towns. He had several counterfeit five dollar bills in his pockets. Commissioner Greenleaf committed Clark to jail awaiting Federal grand jury action with bond set at 1500 dollars. Rob Howell arrived from Gainesville to spend holidays at home after Riverside Military Academy attendance.
Deafness cannot be cured and the article notes ongoing research and expert opinions. It discusses treatment possibilities and public health guidance while highlighting authorities and medical professionals involved.
Duthan Jewelry Company offers a 20 year gold case pocket watch with no size and a Waltham or Elgin movement priced at 12.50 dollars.
Construction of the new high school building progresses with eager expectations for the upcoming term. Contractors indicate steady work and hope to complete the project within the year as teachers and pupils await the finished facilities.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Lost-Odd, three corals, and references to Booweey and Baptist churches linked to this office. Details are unclear but imply church connections or property notes associated with a local office.
Community leaders in Dothan announce a cultural event aimed at highlighting Jewish life. Organizers promise inclusive activities, gatherings, and celebrations to foster interfaith friendship and local pride.
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