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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1930
Page
1
The Workers' Council of the First Baptist church Sunday Schools is to meet at 7 o'clock tonight in the Young People's department. The article notes the Cumberland River ferry is to be replaced by a modern bridge.
An advertisement touts Thoxine as a remedy for sore throats and coughs claiming relief within 15 minutes. It targets singers and speakers, promises safety for all ages, and offers 60 cent and larger bottle sizes with a money back guarantee.
George W. Russell was sentenced to 10 years after his conviction for second degree murder in connection with the slaying of Alfred I. Turner last October in Birmingham. Defense plans an appeal as state witnesses testified he fired through the door of his wife's residence. Tommie Payne received a year and a day for manslaughter in the same accident that killed crossing flagman J. J. Burbanks.
BESSEMER, Ala. Feb. 26. The death of E. L. Watkins, injured in a mine rockfall, brings to three the fatalities in Jefferson county mines yesterday. C. M. Fountain and George Perryman died after being crushed by falling rock in separate mines. Archie Saunders and Schuler Knowles, injured in the same accident, were reported improving today.
Mr. and Mrs. Seah Espy of Dothan visited here Monday. Numerous residents and visitors from Dothan and nearby towns appeared at events and addresses, with reports of hospital visits, school happenings, and a barbecue supper for Gordon school.
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