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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
5
The Paragon Pharmacy features a diverse chinaware collection from China Japan Australia Egypt England and more. The store promotes its Christmas goods as well crafted and appealing with American made pieces and striking designs.
Prof Tate of Newton and J W McIntyre noted in town Wednesday. Various students and visitors from Mont Columbia Montgomery Jacksonville and Dothan share holidays with families. many plan returns or arrivals for Christmas week.
Mr and Mrs George Carter Miss Ellen Chambers and Mr Gee McKissack of Haleburg were here Christmas day.
Mr A P Dawsey of Lucedale Mississippi visits Dothan for Christmas. Dothan hosts G W Kelly now stationed in Madison Florida, Rev J B Cumming departs for Pensacola, and local builders like A C Crawford report Bonifay's growth while others travel between Illinois Mississippi and Alabama towns.
Stephens Hardware Company has sold out to Sam and Willi Bennett who will take charge at the start of the year. The business will operate under the Bennett Hardware Co name. The Bennetts are young men previously in the hardware trade out west and familiar with the business.
Fire damaged stock and interior at the Ussery and Flowers grocery after a noon blaze thought to have started from Strickland Brothers woodwork. No insurance adjuster has arrived. the store remains closed awaiting settlement. Rev. W P Hurt, new Methodist preacher, arrives to preach tomorrow.
Engineer for the Atlantic Compress Co. died after falling from a roof at the Central compress during stack raising. The 33 year old from Savannah had worked previously in Oklahoma. Wife and three children survive. burial in city cemetery.
A reflective excerpt compares 1907 and 1906, noting history made and some hard times. It hints at reluctance to resolve issues yet expresses a wish to keep working another year at the game’s price.
Growling subscription list prompts a sharp housecleaning as the paper trims noncontributors. Sender urges readers to report, pay the price for continued access, and warns that skipping the sheet is a poor deal.
The note explains readers may miss a copy next week as about twelve of fifteen subscribers lag behind on payments. It promises new prices with upcoming issues and says accounts will be collected, implying ongoing auditing and that continued delivery indicates the paper feels secure.
An old advertisement touts a Singer Sewing Machine as the best obtainable noting lightness durability and convenience. It directs readers to No 9 Main St with a red S emblem and is dated October 1.
Holiday excursion fares set by the Gernal of Gary offering one third fare plus 25 cents round trip to points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers including St. Louis. Tickets on sale December 20 to 25 and December 30 31 1906 and January 1 1907 with final limit January 7 1907 and a minimum 50 cent fare. Apply to nearest ticket agent for details.
Notice is given that George W. Henderson of Dothan Alabama has filed intent to make final proof for Homestead Entry No 36500 in section 25 township 1 north range 26 east. Proof before Clerk of Circuit Court Dothan Alabama January 9 1907. Witnesses: Daniel Bell Arden Hutto Thad NeKifinie William Bevell of Cottonwood Alabama and Robert D Johnston. Baker Trust Banking Company.
Before M. Cody a Justice of the Peace, on December 24 1906, it is ordered that notice of an attachment on defendant’s household furniture be published weekly for three weeks in the Dothan Eagle and mailed to the defendant, returnable January 11 1907. defendant is a nonresident.
Invitations announce the wedding of Miss Ethel Dowman and Ben Grant set for January 8 at the Dowman home in Selma North Carolina. The Dowman family, longtime locals with ties to The Virginia Carolina Chemical Co., and the Grants are well regarded in the community with many friends attending.
Fragmentary OCR notes a rural setting mentioning Tate Thos Blackshear with a one-horse farm near Smith. References W T Holley of Haleburg Dothan and A J applying this week.
The undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of T. E. Williams by the probate court of Houston County Alabama on December 14 1906 all persons having claims against the estate are notified to present them within the legally required period or they will be barred.
Lodges and fraternal groups list meeting times. Dothan Lodge No 466 holds 2nd and 4th Saturday afternoons. Pythagoras Lodge No 659 meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights. HawK, Tribe No 82 meets various Thursdays and Wednesdays.
Oil of absolute purity and the best needles in points for all machines offered at the Singer store on Lane No 9 Main St.
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