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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
1
Final count shows Miss Ida Daughety of Dothan R F D 3 ahead of Mrs. J C Moore and Miss Bert Faircloth, both of Dothan, with Mrs. Bob Williams also from Dothan in the four contestant field.
Mr A Smith promotes a dam and powerhouse on the Choctawhatchee River at Black Man's Mill ten and a half miles north of the city. He cites 22 feet head yielding 800 HP at low water and 1400 HP at normal levels, with low cost per horsepower. Prof Kay backs the plan, offering to build and turn it over for 43 000, claiming cheap power could attract factories and lights to Dothan. rivals in the contest remain. The article notes upcoming vote tallies and potential impact on streetcar and park projects.
A Florida visitor, Mr G N Palmer, will move to town next week and start a truck farm about a mile out. He plans to grow cabbage beets onions tomatoes potatoes beans melons and strawberries for home use and shipment, joining the community's growing agricultural base.
Six earthquake shocks struck Virginia City Montana within 24 hours causing a panic as residents rushed into the streets. The last tremor occurred at 6:25 PM yesterday while boys sold goods at 30 cents a dozen in local stores.
Circleville Ohio December 22 1922 42 school children escaped cremation as fire trapped exits. Teacher Luther Compton guided each child through the blazing doorway the only escape while the doorway and heat from an overheated register set the entrance alight.
A book agent and a householder discuss a volume titled The Mothers' Guide. The lady tests the binding and then slams it shut, deeming it no better than an ordinary slipper. The Philadelphia Ledger records the exchange with dry humor.
The first snow of the winter fell in Nashville Tennessee today but melted as it touched the ground. Gen W Oates of Montgomery arrived yesterday for unspecified business or events in the city.
Frances Bell Deason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Washington Deason, will marry Russell Porter Coleman at 1:30 PM on December 31 1908 at the Baptist Church in Northport Alabama. Coleman is a bankruptcy referee with many friends in Dothan.
The Dothan Commandery No 25 Knights Templar calls all Officers and Sir Knights to assemble in the Asylum on Friday at 11 o’clock Christmas morning to participate in Christmas observances and felicitations across the Knights Templar world. Duncan C. Carmichael commands. W T Hall records.
Willemstad reports from the steamer Zulia indicate unrest after an outbreak against President Castro in Caracas. Political prisoners at Puerto Cabello are said to be freed and several partisans released. Two Venezuelan delegates departed Caracas to seek negotiations with the colonial government.
At noon today Richmond Virginia reported four inches of snow on the ground with heavy wet snow still falling creating a wintry scene in the capital city.
The Caracas cabinet fell after acting President Gomez allowed anti Castro demonstrations. 1,500 loyal troops arrived from the interior, signaling potential loyalty to Gomez. Berlin and Port of Spain report a new Venezuelan cabinet, but no confirmation exists.
A countywide vote on Monday January 4 will decide whether to levy an additional tax for public schools and authorize issuing 100000 in bonds to build roads. Citizens are urged to go to the polls and vote on the 4th.
The Foster Street Sunday school will hold a Christmas tree event on Thursday evening starting at six o’clock and invites all to attend. Travel supper early to be on time. Missea Hattie and Daisy Tuttle of Gordon are visiting in the city today. Mr and Mrs J D Hudspeth of near Columbia were in the city yesterday.
The bank promotes inclusion inviting women and men as customers with a promise of fair treatment from its council and officers, guaranteeing equal access from opening.
A local discussion centers on whether to say pecan with can as in can or can as in can of fish bait. Residents admit many pronounce it both ways and plan to stop confusion by choosing one form. Webster and old pronunciation guides are cited as supporting the familiar usage.
The First National Bank advertises as the largest in Southeast Alabama inviting business with courteous service. Officers listed include President D Carmichael, Vice-President KE Ro Malone, Cashier TL Malone, and Assistant Cashier Robt Boyd. Total deposits shown as 550000.06.
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