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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
3
A mother, Mrs Brooks, frets after locking her son Victor out following a burglar story. He returns quietly by shed and pantry, grabs a pie and lemonade, then sleeps on the parlor couch, explaining the door was locked after he entered through an open shed. Both shun blame. the tale ends with a wink at the tale’s influence.
Notice is given that James N. Thompson of Cottonwood Alabama filed intention to make final five years proof for Homestead Entry 25103 dated November 13 1902 for the southwest quarter of section five township one north range 28 east. Proof before the Clerk of the Circuit Court Dothan Alabama January 4 1908. Witnesses: W A Miller A A Kingery J W Chambers J Adams all of Cottonwood Alabama. The home of J W Rolins deceased lies east Lena street east and south by Crawford street with about one half acre. This December 1907. T W Butler Sheriff Houston County. Winter is not started yet and prices at O P Green’s clothing store this month. January the first.
The article explains fish respiration in icebound waters, noting oxygen dissolves in water and passes through gill membranes. It describes how fish rely on dissolved air oxygen when surface ice forms, often gathering near air holes to breathe during frost.
A 1621 London letter describes ships carrying a widow and eleven maids to Virginia as wives for planters. Each man who marries must pay 100 pounds of beet leaf tobacco to defray costs, with more ready to sail.
The health lecturer asked for questions after finishing when a speaker asked how to handle sleeplessness. The lecturer replied that he stays awake, noting people may do as they choose, and then invited other questions.
A notice states that all Will Griffin hacks and orders phoned or given to the speaker will be promptly attended to. It provides a phonetic contact number 263 and asserts attentive service under HACA.
A brief note announces a sharp early season sale of special clothing items not easily replicated locally. The seller pushes urgency, stating the goods must move to raise funds, urging buyers to inspect the select pieces available.
Department of the Interior Land Office Montgomery Alabama warns A Martin of Dothan to provide final five years proof for Homestead Entry No 351563 filed December 16 1902 for Section 10 Township 2 North Range 26 East. Witnesses E D Pearson D P Youngblood W H Brinks H R Stringfellow all of Dothan Alabama. Court date January 4 1908 in Dothan Alabama.
Under a December 3 1907 probate decree the Sheriff of Houston County Alabama will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder in front of the courthouse door the real estate of J W Rollins deceased. The property includes a house and lot on the northwest corner of Crawford and Lena streets in Dothan with improvements. The sale is set for Monday December 30 1907 during legal hours.
The note states an acquisition of the W F former market adjacent to the ex property. No further details on buyers, price, or purpose are provided in the fragment.
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