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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
3
Samson and surrounding towns see a flood of visitors for the holidays. residents include J. T. Farmer Mrs. Jamie Batchelor George Griggs Miss Lillie Dell and others. Presiding Elder J A Peterson travels south for Florida while police report three arrests for bootlegging.
Nothing succeeds like success. Nothing protects like protection. Get it today. SMITH INSURANCE AGENCY, Phone 234. J. B. Dell returns to Panama City this week. W. S. Bell visiting family. W. H L. Mills of Haleburg in the city today. R. B. Grimsley of itasebury here today. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Shepard welcome a fine new boy. Helen Carter finishes Tuskegee studies and Rev. Weldon Mullen, attending Vanderbilt, preached at Foster Street M. E. Church last night. Mullen to spend Christmas with his father’s family.
Mr A A Snell and Miss Martha Loftin wed yesterday at the bride’s parents home south of town. Rev J R McCarty officiated.
Miss Evelyn Farmer is offered a reward for a lost gold bracelet set with three diamonds and a guard chain. A note from Mrs A Faulk details a millinery sale at cost this month to raise funds, referencing contact at D238.
Mrs M A Faulk advertises a limited time sale offering all millinery items at cost during the month at her shop, inviting customers to take advantage of the reduced prices.
For years Lieut Peary and Walt Wellman drew newspaper attention by raising funds for Arctic expeditions in search of the polar region. They claimed progress beyond all others, reaching near the pole but never returning with the final proof. Their calls for more money consistently received support.
William Phillips, who killed Will Granger near Cottonwood ten days ago, is now suffering blood poisoning. He had a rising wound on his left arm during the altercation and the bruise worsened the sore, leading to the dangerous condition.
The writer discusses locating the South Pole, noting Dr Charcot has sailed on a French steamer to search for the pole. They compare polar climates, recall past geographic writings, and express hope the expedition succeeds before others.
Under church blessing the anniversary of the Lord’s birth is observed with joy and giving. Death leaves children alone in Montgomery Alabama. Citizens from all walks are urged to send gifts to the Home for Orphans via Rev. T. H. Jones P. O. Box 230.
A terse public notice notes competition or selection where the largest share or outcome determines priority or priority status. The item hints at a winner or top recipient and suggests an action to proceed with securing the greatest influence or advantage.
Votes come from hustling rather than collection. The piano goes to the top vote winner while the second place earns a Strickland Brothers solid gold case watch with a fiften jewel Waltham or Elwin movement. Paying money to print advertise or subscribe can buy votes.
The notice urges residents to vote first thing tomorrow to avoid rush hour. It also suggests sending the paper to out of town subscribers to encourage them to become local citizens.
One of the largest and best selected stocks of millinery in town is offered with articles at cost during this month by Mrs M A Faulk.
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