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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
4
Washington dispatch reports reapportionment tables submitted to the census committee. The discussion notes potential gains for a state if the House approves a 407 seat allocation, with details about how seats may shift depending on final acceptances.
Frank Penton, former deputy sheriff, is jailed in Milton on two federal charges connected to the December 6 killing of Wesix Corbin. A U S marshal brought Penton before a United States Commissioner in Pensacola after bond was set at 6000 dollars, which he could not post. The case involves a conspiracy with Sheriff Collins of Santa Rosa County and Sheriff Field of Georgia to intimidate Corbin before he could testify.
A Southern Pacific through passenger train from San Francisco to New Orleans was robbed tonight in El Paso near Stanton Street Station. A bandit with two revolvers forced a porter to lead passengers to the coach and demanded money and railroad tickets totaling about 4130.
One of the most enjoyable occasions of the Christmas week was the dance at the Elka home last night. A supper for couples accompanied the evening's entertainment.
Ogon Dudley of route two Cotterwood died yesterday from typhoid fever after about a month of illness. City teachers M C M Howard Mont Vira and Miss Verna Shackleford have returned home to spend Christmas holidays.
A brief notice states no wagons will be run on Sunday Christmas day and urges War-gustomera to supply their own wagons on the following Saturday at Locust Grove Dey.
The Dothan Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will host a smoker at the lodge hall tonight to boost the lodge, aid in a drive for a new home, and promote member engagement. Members from the Dothan area are urged to attend as well as visiting Elks. Oranges are arriving from the grove, with Lehus’ note indicating goods from Ussery Grocery Company.
Elsie Levine, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Bevine, died this morning at 10 o clock after infantile pains. The funeral will be held in Albany Christmas morning. Mrs J M Karonee of Columbia was here today.
For sale a nice dwelling on West Whard Street with easy terms. A one and a half story house and half acre lot on Alice Street at 1500 dollars. Six acres one block south on West Main Street with about 100 pecan trees and a lot that will begin bearing next year. A brick store on N Andrews Street at a bargain. Several lots in Westover at a bargain. For rent a six room house on West Main Street in a splendid neighborhood with a large lot and barn, possession January 1. Juive party seeking a suite house for boarding on North Foster or North Andrews Streets, telephone Totwiler 476.
John Fondres leaves Sunday for Slocomb after a year at McCallum's Drug Store. Mrs. A. M. Simmons from Montgomery visits her mother Mrs. J. A. Wood on West Washington Street. Mrs. J.B. Searcy of Abbeville and Tittlesen visit Dotha. Annin Galloway of Florida visits her mother, Mrs. J.T. Thrasher. Slappy plans to spend Christmas in Albany.
Collie Baker returned from Florala and showed up in the city Thursday. Meg M W Walters of Ashford and A J Beveratt of Midland City were noted visitors. Otto Paul of Milwaukee reports Foley’s Honey and Tar remains the best cough remedy, claiming it cured his baby’s cold in one day and thanking the sellers, including N H MerCalhun for sales.
W L Brown's Drug Store offers ZEMO with a forty dollar confidence claim promising to rid pimples dandruff eczema and skin erup tions for both infants and adults. First application reportedly relieves and consistent use purportedly kills germ life leaving skin clean. A 32 page booklet is offered to prove cures and guide skin care.
A local trade notice from Malone Furniture Company invites exchanges of household furniture for corn. The ad states they seek items in exchange and offers a barter option rather than cash. No dates or contact details are provided.
The Dothan Hardware Company announces extended evening hours during the holidays to serve shoppers. The store will stay open at night offering selections for children and extra assistance for customers after regular hours.
Dothan shoppers are offered a Singer Darner device for use on any lock-stitch sewing machine. The ad promises faster darning and lists the Singer Store on East Main Street as the sale point.
Heavy draying offered by City Dray Line. A. J. Hootea, proprietor, guarantees prompt service. Call 120 for tasks within capability.
The fragmentary OCR notes a person in port in New York and mentions plans to travel home for Christmas, with uncertainty about the exact name and ship.
A Lawrence, Kansas notice claims a wife suffered ten years of ailment with two years of near helplessness. After physicians gave up, she reportedly improved dramatically after taking Cardut, described as a tonic for the womanly constitution. The ad cites “half a century” of proof and urges trials of Cardut for trouble.
No milk wagon will run on Sunday. Milk delivery is suspended and customers are asked to supply their own milk that day.
A brief trade note notes an exchange proposition involving Anot io furniture with a furniture company. The message hints at reciprocal consideration but provides no specific terms or contact details. Further clarity on items, values, and timing is needed.
The Ligeust Grove Dairy states new pricing effective January 4. Twenty milk-tick items will sell for $1.00 cash and eighteen others are to be tapped over till the next month, with the agegunt yis unclear in the text.
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