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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
8
Mrs. R T Hughes spent last night in the city with her parents Mr and Mrs J L Domingns and left this morning for Lakeland to visit her sister Mrs J W Buchannan Jr The note praises Piper coal as pleasant to look at and to burn and calls it a comfort in time of need
Mr J W Gilbert of Chipley and Miss Eula Hollis of Taylor wed at the bride's parents home. Ceremony by Rev R B Ellison. Couple's wedding tour included Jacksonville Tampa and Tallahassee before departing by Coast Line train. Also notes visitors Lamar McCann and local endorsements for Woley's Honey and Tar.
The city council has passed a measure directing the city attorney to draft a bill for open saloons in Dothan. A petition circulating calls for open bars from 6 am to 9 pm with a high license, prohibiting pool rooms and other games. A second petition for a dispensary may follow, inviting local business leaders to weigh in. Also noted are holiday travels and a testimonial for Cardus Women’s tonic.
J W Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe lum bago pain that began as back pain and grew crippling. He credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with ending the attacks and relief from the old enemy. Available through N H McCallum.
Notice of bankruptcy court sale in Dothan Alabama on December 24 1910. J R Paircloth trustee will auction cash only the entire stock of goods wares merchandise store fixtures and choses in action belonging to the bankrupt estate of T W Goff Music Company and related entities at public auction in front of the building recently acquired by the bankrupt.
An advertisement from Dothan Jewelry Company touts a hearing aid claiming to restore normal hearing with a tube device. The listing notes a 20 year old patient case and a Waltham or Elgin movement timepiece style for $12.50, attributed to Cheney & Co, Todd & Rub.
Train passenger Mr. E. Warner escaped serious harm after a horse on route four bolted when frightened by a motorcycle. He suffered bruises described as painful but not life threatening.
The fragment lists several individuals such as Fred L. McDaniel C Dixon E D Manning and Thrasher with mentions of Atlanta Auburn Floral and New York. It references a lost gold breast pin with three corals and relates to a Dothan Jewelry Company notice. The text reads like a calendar of people visiting returning from places and a lost item notice.
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