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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
3
Fragmented OCR records mention Bob Stevens Malvern and JS Williams Ashford among many names. References include a fire at Dr Burnett home and a cash loss. Daisy? Dunaway and Lily Dell travel, and Ophelia Wallace Hunter's daughter to enter college. The text is unclear and contains names, places, and scattered events.
Miss Wire Saxon leaves for Macon Georgia to enter Wesleyan Female College. Misa Winnie travels with aunt Eva Meard. will visit via Cuthbert. Announcement for early marriage of Miss Annadane Mandy to Mr Claude M Polwman. Musa Nota Gilbert and Misa Uma Powell visiting family. mentions money concerns and earthquake relief chatter.
City of Dothan notifies all subject to privilege license to apply by January 10 1909 and pay the license fee or face collection under the ordinance.
A report from Nastville details a cave exploration near Thompson Station in Wahlameson County uncovering a hidden stash valued at today’s misread figures around $1800. The scene includes local officials, residents returning from holidays, and various named individuals described in disjointed notes.
In Dothan protests over liquor licenses threaten city tax revenue and jobs. Prohibition supporters call for stricter controls while opponents warn of lost wages for 1200 workers and reduced funds for public services. The dispute centers on licensing proceeds and social effects.
A north south and west east quake struck Stromboli Island today with a three second tremor. The Stromboli volcano began erupting as residents fled to the streets. Homes were badly damaged and the island faced intense cold as emergency weather followed the quake.
In Americus this morning Col J C Roney a highly respected local figure reportedly shot himself through the brain with no relief and died instantly. His sister Mrs Ronis and others noted his long battle with mental depression and a recent illness from rheumatism. The tragedy follows his brother, farmer Fudge Honey Co Roney of Angus.
Defense and prosecution pressed into a muddied claim fight in which witnesses from both sides described the defendants as having good reputations while others argued their alignment with the night riders. Jurors heard that one witness claimed funds were sought to pay defense costs and that no new facts emerged. The trial pace promised more testimony through Monday or Tuesday.
Mayor Rylance urges Dadeville residents to beautify streets by policing sidewalks, planting green strips, and trimming trees. Citizens are asked to curb dog nuisance, remove dead vegetation, build privacy screens with vines, and involve children in cleaning litter. The aim is a cleaner, safer, more attractive town.
The MEW cotton factory on Ominiser creek is rapidly nearing completion. Woot predicts readiness for fall crop delivery and says the plant will be one of the largest in Alabama once finished.
A fragmented notice advertises late night operations for an eye ear nose throat practice and a Houston area bank page entry. It mentions a contact at 304 and references a doctor or clinic with hours ending at 12 A.M. The reading is uncertain but indicates a medical service alongside a bank listing.
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