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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
5
A Varied Collection of chinaware from sources including China, Japan, Australia, Egypt and England is featured at Paragon Pharmacy. The store offers well selected pieces, with glassware and American-made items, suitable for Christmas gifts.
Acree was in Montgomery early this week. P. D. Wilkerson of Ja was in the city the week. W. J. Parish called in Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. welcomed a girl on Christmas night. J. J. Stephenson went to Saturday. Howard Griggs of Co. 3 was here Sunday and J. H. Askew of Columbia was in the city Monday. J. J. Boyett Esq. was in to Monday and left the price the Eagle. Shap. Burkett of Gordon also came and left the required t. C. Culverhouse was among those paying up. L. Jackson sends greeting money for the Eagle. new subscribers come with vigor. H. Harrison sent his in, starting the new year right. Lane dropped in to say he hadn’t forgotten, worth the first of the year. Killingsworth is now with the Houston Guano Co. at d, renting out his herd to town. M. Skipper passed through Sunday from Abbeville to home. Gilbert of Haleburg to Dothan Sunday to Jacksonville, Ala., to attend school. Henderson of Cotton ME to dive. Glwine shotg Mn North Str. called whontana ot. H. Crawford of Route opening up nice residence and paid for his papers. Week, and decided he wouldn’t choose any more. A. L. Williams of Columbia was here Monday.
The town of Dothan faces fuel shortages for its power plant. Among those on the honor roll Wednesday were J. W. McLendon, J. F. Stevens, C. W. Hammond, J. A. Davis, J. E. Galloway, and J. A. Marsh.
Solicitor R H Parks and his bride paused in Dothan early this week returning from Florida. F M Bunker of Loyd Florida visited his daughter Mrs J T Fowler and son Edwin Bunker. A notice reports a bill to abolish the court of county commissioners and create a Board of Revenue to handle tax matters removing the tax commissioner's role.
The entire stock of groceries, damaged slightly by fire, is being sold at about your own price. All stock must be cleared before new deliveries arrive, offering cheap groceries to buyers.
The Houston County Medical Society held its annual meeting and elected officers: Dr. W. H. Williams president, Dr. F. W. Galloway vice president, Dr. S. O. Carlisle health officer, Dr. W. M. Ryals censor, and Dr. M. S. Stough secretary.
Advertisement seeks a gentleman or lady to travel for a large capital mercantile house. Territory either at home or abroad, home optionally used as headquarters. Weekly salary of 1 000 dollars per year plus expenses. Address Jos A Alexander Dothan Alabama. C R Poole to occupy the Register store after the first of next month.
Will and Ben Grant have bought Malone & Sons Co. and will convert stock into a first class haberdashery and gents furnishings. The Grants have long public experience here with Will in the trade for twelve years.
Hon Walter U Acree of Newton has purchased a lot on West Main Street near Mr Owens and will construct a handsome building thereon then relocate to Dothan once completion. A new street has just been opened.
The Southeast Alabama Retail Druggist Association plans a Dothan gathering next Tuesday with an elegant reception for visiting druggists. Events start at 3 PM in the courthouse with talks by H O Cloworthy of Chicago on N A R D organization, Dr Devie on Proprietary Pharmaceuticals, and W E Bingham of Tuscaloosa on relations between druggists and doctors. Toasts by A E Pace and N H McCallum precede a banquet at Hotel Mullen.
Tom W Hansell promoted to Superintendent of the Waycross Division with headquarters at Waycross. Jim Bowdoin named Train Master of the division. Bowdoin’s Special formerly run by Bowdoin. Promotion boosts Hansell from Chief Train Dispatcher to top railroad post. Capt Dinkins of the Abbeville Southern received Bowdoin Special run duties.
On January 1, 1891 L. Wilk moved from Bainbridge to Dothan then on January 1, 1907 he and family departed for Houston Texas to start a new business. He spent sixteen years in Dothan and was a well regarded citizen known for a friendly greeting and steady conduct.
The document records a January 2 1907 appearance before Justice of the Peace M Cody in Boxhorn Alabama Houston County The plaintiff confirms a sheriff s attachment writ issued against Central of Georgia Railway Company returnable January 28 1907 The defendant is described as a non resident of Alabama
Court official M Cody J P notes order requiring mailing of a copy to the defendant at his residence if known. Document dated January 2 1907 from Houston County noting service and filing by J P M Cody with county seal and signature.
The Dothan Eagle notes a three week period ending January 28 1907 for a local matter involving Ph. Dade Vy purieern di Gries. The notice appears in the newspaper published in Dothan.
Notice announces a bill to replace the county commissioners court with a Houston County Board of Revenue. It outlines district-based board membership, powers and duties including tax commissioner role, session times, clerk duties, reporting fines, and abolishing the county commissioners court with a set effective date. Signed by W. L. Lee.
L S Davis of Route 2 pays toward 1908 Eagle debts, while Crawford & Byrd Attorneys advertise legal services in Dothan Alabama. Dr A Nolan Veterinary Surgeon offers treatment for all animal diseases and dental work for horses and mules at Geo W Pilcher's sales stables or Hotel Mullen.
A petition filed in Houston County Alabama by Ada Newton seeks removal of Charlie Newton's disabilities of nonage. The hearing is set before Judge W L Parks in Troy Alabama chambers on January 71, 1907.
An advertisement touts a device described as lightest durable and convenient for women. It promises quality and ease of use with a bold claim and location hints at No. 9 Main St and a featured red S mark.
The undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of T. E. Williams by the Houston County Alabama probate court on December 14 1906. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the law to avoid bar. This December 15 1906. R D Crawford Admr
A historical listing shows multiple fraternal groups with meeting nights including 2nd and 4th Fridays or Saturdays and monthly officers. Mentions D. Carmichael, H. P. W. T. Jones, O. M. Murphy, J. C. Hardy, D. D. Stephens, G. C. Batchelor, T. W. Harris, A. D. Whiddon, W. Haw, and W. D. Sanders among others.
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