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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
J. W. Malone arrives from Havana for Christmas. John Montgomery of Birmingham visits. various locals report travel, births, and social updates. Mrs. Rowell has a fine boy. Dr. Kelly of Slocomb and families send Christmas wishes. local shops and exchanges noted.
A garbled report describes a runaway incident on J C Guilford’s property injuring a child named Teg and a nearby toy shop glass breaking during a spree by stray moles and a convict who escaped from Enterprise jail. The text loosely mentions a drug store, glass, and local town disruptions over several days.
A Dallas News report notes Beaumont church stewards form a rule requiring hats in church while men resist, claiming limited time to comply and prompting debate over modest attire and church discipline.
Monday morning visitors attend opening exercises. Mr and Mrs Gay and Miss Tilla Kennedy from Abbeville now teaching in Opp join former pupils Florie Malone May McCarty Mabel Hil Annie Boreland Helen Garter and Walter Brown in the audience. The school thanks the large Friday night audience and invites return on February 22. Frankie Howell Eddie Love noted.
The Ciceronians won last Friday night’s debate. James McLeod was named best debater and Charley Franklin led in the declamation contest. Elections for debaters and declaimers set for February 22 included Jesse Pitman Oscar Adare Mack Flowers Harriet Crawford Ide Reid with changes to the declamation lineup.
The article lists a roster of teachers and staff including Miss Elizabeth Gnqreanf, Miss Rosa Lee, Miss Verte, Miss Besnie O'Hare Aberhea, Miss Elizabeth Woolf, DeBardeleben, Miss Poy, Mr FL Carlisle, and others associated with the Polyner school event in June.
The Franklin Society met in December with Marie Reon and Mr Grows requesting action. Elected officers include Herd Kelly and Row, while Marner and Watson faced rejection. Frankie Howell and Tom Blackshear participated as declaimers. eight pansy were present.
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