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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
1
A dated insurance promo urges readers to secure insurance while rates are low. The Smith Insurance Agency headed by Hugh G. Smith asks customers to review policies and place business now for prompt attention, offering phone contact 234 for quick service.
Night riders fired into Eli Hughes's dwelling on Spring Creek 18 miles southeast of Dothan. His wife was shot in the belly and likely to die, a daughter was wounded in the heat but not considered dangerous. Five or more men rode to the house at nine o'clock demanding a colored man. The elder Hughes retreated inside as shots peppered the dwelling and 40 or 50 assailants surrounded the building. The attackers did not threaten or threaten him before firing. Hughes identified two white men among the riders.
Capital stock two hundred fifty thousand dollars plus surplus of fifty thousand dollars and stockholdersliability totals three hundred fifty thousand six cents, noting it as the largest bank in Southeast Alabama with courteous treatment. D Carmichael president ER Malone vice president Malone cashier and Reb Buy assistant cashier listed among officers.
Rear Admiral W Capps testified before the Senate Naval Committee that the Bureau of Construction plans a new battleship that would dwarf the Dreadnoughts. The proposed vessel would displace 26 000 tons and carry 16 inch guns, with the potential to surpass current dreadnoughts in size and firepower.
J. F Stevens of Oakland Lumber Company introduces a military dry closet aimed at health and life in towns without sewer connections. The galvanized iron can with a closing head is odorless and fireproof. expected to be sold for forty dollars and may be adopted by city health departments lacking sewers.
Fire department responded to a midnight alarm at twelve o clock in Booth Street He Wilt Penn area. Upon arrival no fire or emergency was found and the call was deemed false as the alarm originated from outside parties.
A January 6 hearing in Chiegyn featured Dr Myers accusing the Christian Serrnee movement of fraud and error, denouncing its premises as deceptive. He claimed personal knowledge of deaths linked to the movement, and said he oversaw at least one funeral, arguing the science behind Nan Science undermines its claims.
A fragmentary editorial urges inviting President-elect Taft to Atlanta for a one night banquet to raise funds for city needs. It envisions 600 attendees paying ten dollars each for a brief program, compares costs to a proposed tax, and imagines a lavish but economical event with limited meals and coffee.
Due to unexpressed changes in Mr Dawes work, his presence in Atlanta is reassessed. The Commercial Club has rescheduled the next meeting to Wednesday evening the tenth to suit Dawes’ convenience, affecting attendance and agenda.
Montgomery will address a gathering with several prominent local men as indications point to a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Club. The event is framed by a mix of quotes, including remarks about American society and controversial dinner references.
Those interested in household furnishings are invited to call at my residence. The sale lists beds, tables, chairs, refrigerator, mattress, lamp, china and glassware, bowls and pitchers, lawn mower, freezer, chopper, meat and flour bin, cooking vessels and more. Also library sale of twenty volumes by eminent American authors at bargain prices. Call at once, Mrs I F Moody, 42 North Otents.
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