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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
3
E C Porter sells his stock in the Dothan Hardware Co to J A Cureton who becomes owner of the entire business. The piece notes concern for children awaiting Santa and mentions a forecast of cold, frosty weather through Wednesday with El Nino conditions.
A humorous column notes how women describe suitors and the quirks of modern life. It mentions wedding bells and holiday thoughts, with local ads about dressmakers and millinery, plus tiny society items from Mrs. M. A. Raule and a birth in Birmingham.
A collection of short notices reports and rumors from local area sources. Items mention B T Davis of Columbia winning in Dothan Abbeville Dr J B Long visiting Dothan and R P Coleman traveling to Montgomery. Market chatter touches hog feeding weather liquor shipments and holiday politics. Also notices urge subscription renewals housing rental and a ballot count to be published soon.
Bureau of Mines figures show the average American consumes half its weight in sugar yearly. Uncle Sam’s sugar bill averages $1,000,000 daily as national consumption climbs and costs rise.
Notice states sale by cash on December 23, 1908 under a chancellor order. Items include hhd meat bags, worn in the ear, fodder, cotton, sweet potatoes, seed cotton, syrup, and other properties. Receiver J Hughes presiding. date noted as 1903.
Francis Phillip Fleming, who governed Florida from 1868 to 1873, died today at his Jacksonville residence. A native Floridian and Confederate veteran, he later became a prominent lawyer and politician in the state.
The text notes there is little or no public opposition to the proposed bond issue and urges residents to pay the poll tax without forgetting it.
Augusta Ga December 21 The Taft family took possession of the Terrett cottage at noon today from the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas where they had been guests since their arrival Henel Taft will join the family circle in a few days Jide Taft spent the morning on the golf links and no visitors from outside the city are expected today
The Maine flagship of the third squadron of the Atlantic fleet will sail today toward Venezuela under sealed orders. Rear Admiral Arnold commanded. The armored cruiser North Carolina and cruiser Montana also prepare to sail, with Montana set to join North Carolina in Charleston.
Contract let for erection of Sunday school room at Southside church. Brown, the successful bidder, expects to start about dawn. The initial structure is 30 by 60 feet, two stories or one story with a basement, to be used during construction while the main church body is built later.
J H Windham a farmer from Mail rid near Wothan awoke to find his clothing strewn about and 46 75 missing after a late night burglary. The elderly man sought help at the Advertiser as police were alerted and began an investigation at his boarding house 317.
A man on Center Ave recounts placing money under his pillow before retiring at about 10 o clock. He claims two cudified country boys entered his room that night and robbed him. He cannot identify the women involved, and police still seek solid leads amid scant evidence.
Dr O F Bush of Thomasville Clarke county chosen by Governor Comer to succeed the late Dr Shirley Bragg as State Cotton Mill and Prison Inspector. Bush, aged about 30, will reside in Montgomery to take the unexpired Bragg term. Assistant likely John A Doug has been handling duties. Salary not stated.
The offer states a salary of 2400 per year and the state will pay all travel expenses. The clause specifies the annual amount and full coverage of travel costs for the appointee.
The State of Alabama seeks service by publication on Fred C. Walt, non-resident in Swansea South Carolina, in the Dothan Eagle newspaper for four consecutive weeks. The defendant, over twenty one, must answer the bill by May 18, 1809, or a decree by default may be entered.
J M Codd registered the action at the office in Dothan Alabama on the sixth day of December in the year 1908.
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