23 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
1
Hubert Latham the French aviator hunted ducks at the Bulsoechies Club in a monoplane. He circled feeding grounds and drove birds into the air, firing ten times with a double barrel shotgun and landing after a pursuit lasting over half an hour.
Prof. J. A. Baxley of Greensboro visits relatives in the city. Ussery Grocery Co. advertises oranges direct from the grove with flexible quantities from one to a box.
The skeleton of a man with red hair, still attached to the skull, was found in Bayou Blue by trapper Philowen Goigeron. Nearby, decayed clothing was found in a barrel with no identifying details and no clue to the man's identity. Authorities pursue the murder leading clue.
Knoxville police found an unidentified man dead after being taken in drunk at the Southern Railway station. A physician said warning signs suggested death by suicide or drink. No identifying papers were found. the man was a stranger in town.
Arthur Lane and Minnie White were married last night at Bernlah Church in a small ceremony attended by family. The couple plans to reside locally and begin their new life together.
In Macon Georgia Dec 22 12 year old Witebhel Smyth grabbed his father's shotgun from behind the counter and fired at a man who assaulted his mother and tried to abduct her. The white man, about 36, died at the scene and an inquest will be held. the boy was not taken into custody.
Marriage licenses were issued today for Wy Vian Tasker and Wass Mary Stephenson of Campbellton, and for Arthur Taine and Minnie White of Dothan. Roy Williams of Columbia was in the city today.
New Orleans awoke to numerous motor vehicle thefts described as a joy ride epidemic. Cars were taken from theatres, livery stables, garages, and street corners, with several recovered by dawn. No wrecks or injuries were reported.
A Christmas tree program will be held tonight at Teachant Avenue Baptist Church. The community anticipates an evening of festive enjoyment with singalongs and seasonal activities.
A large crowd of cotton men attended a banqueting event at Motel Martin Cafe hosted by the Georgia Cotton Company local office. WC Fennix manager presided with Paul Slappy as toastmaster, marking the year’s appreciation gesture and a well received gathering.
Report outlines that oxalic acid in whiskey caused the deaths of Gay Urleman Coleman and Tom friend Stephen J. Strickland. Investigators suspect a woman used the acid as poison, while Tandium or pyrochnee are ruled out. Autopsy doctors report a rare toxin likely involved. police raid planned to locate the female suspect and any accomplices. Continued on Page Went.
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