18 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1911
Page
1
Alabama voters face a local option decision after the Parks bill passed the Senate and the Moody dispensary bill failed. If sufficient petition signatures are gathered, counties will vote on prohibition whether to allow whiskey sales. The general mood favors county decided outcomes, with only a handful of counties likely to permit sale.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church thanks the public for generous patronage at last night’s Trade Extravaganza and to all who participated. Also notes a Rhode Island red egg weighing 2 3/4 ounces and measuring 2 1/2 by 6 3/4 inches, calling it remarkable. Ready for the next event.
Sunday school tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at Presbyterian Church with Morgan superintendent leading. This being the third Sunday the pastor will conduct preaching service at the Big Country charge.
Judge Crawford issues license to Marvin Blanchard and Jona Harlow of Gordon Sugar Cane Seed and Seed Potatoes for sales. Also notes Montgomery resident M Sheehan visiting, Elite 4K showing, Harris returns from Troy, Mrs J A Parish dies at 2 am at home, age about 40, surviving husband Openon Parish and four daughters, burial planned in Pansey Yemorrow family burying ground.
An old family medicine advertisement promotes Fo a s Honey and Tar as a prompt remedy for coughs and colds. It claims it strengthens the body, prevents danger, and acts quickly, with the product sold by NH, MoCallum.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church staged a Trades Extravaganza last night at the Elite. Each participant performed well from smallest to largest, and a tidy sum was raised from ticket sales and advertising. Good pictures and song filled the evening.
Notice to Woodmen of arrival for funeral services for WH Forrester tomorrow at 3 PM in Cowarts. Woodmen are asked to report to Mort at 2 PM. Warden Clevx oversees arrangements.
The list highlights Kepala honors, Dothan High School top scholars, and multiple grade level achievers including Wilmot Darnell, Florence Amiette Tolmai, Ghent Lyre Hatten Essle Herring Otis Lisenby Lutrelle McLennan and many more across elementary to junior high. A second section names Grammar School Tune Hill students with divisions by grade and notable seniors and seventh graders.
Backache and rheumatic pains from disordered kidneys described by Mrs J Btor Syracuse New York. After using two bottles of Foley Kidney Pills she reports relief from backache and sleeplessness, regaining energy and the ability to sleep through the night. N B McCallum endorses the remedy and urges trying it.
Last night at Apple Tree Street crossing of the ACL Sport line a switch engine struck a hack carrying Mrs Collins and her two sons from Enterprise. The hack plunge demolished the carriage, occupants thrown free, a child narrowly escaped under the wheels. Driver Judk Willis failed to slow in darkness. no injuries reported, but no lights at the crossing.
Sunday school at 4 4040 m VM Gaines superintendent Preaching at 7 16 pm Mra Dinest Lorntac in Non Fin. teachers meeting 3 30 pm B PU Gpm Visit to friends and rein Uryes in Dothan this week. One Thing Needful and Sister Lazirus topics noted.
A proposed Alabama bill would let each incorporated city or town in Houston County establish and operate a dispensary for buying and selling spirituous, vinous, and malt liquors. A dispensary board would govern operations, maintain records, and oversee the dispenser, with appointments by the governor and terms spanning multiple years.
Train No 140 on the Atlantic Cost Lime railroad collided with an auto driven by two men from Lime, east of Midland City. They leapt clear as the engine stopped mid track. car and 79 dozen eggs spilled and damaged. Property owned by Baker Auto Company valued around 1200 dollars. eggs from Marlin Cafe.
The event featured G A Ward of Hartford in a local show at Lodny with bid and price details noted. Other participants included Osagh and Shha, while 10 cent entries were mentioned as part of the night’s offerings.
The text outlines bond amounts for dispensers in cities and towns by population tiers, detailing minimum bonds from two thousand to fifteen hundred dollars and variations for incorporated cities, counties, and relief from wage costs. It also notes mayoral and councilive determinations, and references a continued article on page four.
Reports from Manchuria indicate plague deaths may reach 65 000 with estimates from officials and relief groups varying. Officials warn famine deaths could exceed 10 000 as the railway and relief efforts strain government finances. Foreign observers note slow progress of anti plague measures and ongoing curtailment of railway traffic impacts.
From Washington February 17 reports via telegram from General Wilder in Shanghai describe a plague sweeping Manchuria and Mokden districts. Dozens of doctors died and cremations rise as victims reach thousands. floods and frozen ground hinder burials amid panicked evacuation of Kuang Chang Tow.
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