09 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1911
Page
1
Rumors spread in Montgomery that Governor Comer would veto or stall a bill to raise Governor O Neals pay. Lawmakers said the measure would pass and face a possible veto or signing before the term ends. If delayed, the ten day period could run out before Governor elect O Neal takes office.
Five men were in Sunday morning at 7 o clock when a fire damaged the Dothan Lumber Company dry kiln. The blaze is believed to be incendiary but no clue to the guilty party has been found. Loss estimated at 75 to 100 dollars and insured.
BR. T. McGrady of Albany was in the city last night. Mr. Jeff Foreman of Union Springs arrived yesterday to attend the bedside of his brother, Mr. A. Is Foreman, who has been ill.
Directors of the Central of Georgia Rail road meet in Savannah to name a successor to the late Major John F. Hanson, president. Vice presidents A. B. Lawton and W. A. Winburn, both of Savannah, are favored to fill the post, with a steamship executive likely to succeed him at Ocean Steamship Company.
A Sunday school institute meets at 7 15 at the Presbyterian Church in an inter denominational effort to promote Sunday school work. Public especially officers teachers and parents urged to attend. Mr Palmer and Miss Bachelder will stay for a second day. Tonight's program includes The AB CG of Taming the Boy by Miss Bachelder and a questions session on Sunday Schools the World Over with L C Palmer.
The Eastern Star meets tomorrow night at 7 40 urging all members to attend for extra work. Mr and Mrs GW McGrady return to the city from a honeymoon in Thitton. They plan to move to Macon for future work. Accompanied by Mrs M E Snellgrove and Miss Neppie Kelly they spent yesterday in the city.
In Usmeavilly Georgia a white youth about 18 was shot near the home of Henry Shackleford and died Saturday noon after transport to the home of Lewis Andrews. A posse reportedly went to whip a Black group following alleged improper behavior, with two white men said to be shot in the ensuing exchange.
Do than theatre managers promise special inducements with guarantees for Mabel Paige Company. The actress known as the Hall of the South will tour via New York, bringing a large company for three February performances.
Owing to about sixty guards in the Dothan company and state transportation for thirty, Dothan is unlikely to be represented at the inauguration on the 16th. Captain Morris desires some presence and may take a portion if all cannot go. R T Hughes of Esto returned home with sister in law Mrs. A Li Motive and Amelia for a visit.
Fair tonight with rain on the coast then sunny and warmer Tuesday. Scribbled local items include coffee prices, residents seen in Hilton Georgia, and a Taylor man buying a paper. County map copies offered for sale at a discount, plus requests to buy blink books from Strickland Bros.
The Grammar School weekly honor roll lists students from multiple grades: Junior Second Grade Mary Cox Ruby Gren Myr Virginia Jadeb Patty Kenest Hebnes Chase Letman Speiener Willie Mae Lanahert Ghadys Un Flos Tare Pearl Harrien Visit Adkins Hessig Danas Senior Second Grade Tor Richards Anderon Lee Genie Ke Willie ox Hatwatts Junior Third Grade Ethel Hardy Ciacle Lewis Robert Matoue Senior Third Grade Larile Cotten dohur Lambers Leonard Turner Maeve Helis Junior Fourth Grade Eliabeth Crawford Tridie Fow Ie vwend Fannie Willems Peaytas Sale Miatul ro Jodee Wilson Kathalie ale len Maryrimes Mary Walker Bath Parnell Tuna Carmichael Senior Fourth Grade Mary Chitin Cassie Riousey Carrie Meiknight Jin Williams Apnew Stapleton Sanitha Mad thaws Ruby Eels Junior Fifth Grade lenry Roberts net Lisenby dim Byrd Piletive Keener Lie Dewey Tiarisby boris Morgan Mary Jeter Farner Marie Spann Basie Shirley Pree Burde nhean Oda Senior Fifth Grade Ren Hill Neruuit Spams Leon ard Rinauens Lester Green Junior Eixth Grade Willis Carver Grace Fairelath Yer Mall Gladys Whatley Phel wa Parker Bessie Rollingalarie Sellers Gordon Boyd Wogan Car roll Clare Daniel Dock Htephen RUTL Senior Sixth Grade Witte Harris Susie Baughinns dotin naar of Troy wes annua the business cailurs te the ety Utis orning
Notice states an application will seek to reduce the Town of Reas sey Houston County Alabama boundaries. It describes moving western boundary along a public road twenty feet from center, extending north to the corporation limits to place territory within Kersey within the town limits. Dated January 4 and signed by TED W. BL Jarvis.
An ad claims Fuley's Hones and Tar gives quick relief and expels the cold from your system. It states no opiates are included and cites a physician or supplier N. W. McCallum. The wording resembles a late 19th or early 20th century patent remedy promotion.
Pensacola Florida reports a lone sailor named Dougherty, employed by the East Coast Railway, survived drifting at sea after a desolate battle with thirst. Picked up last Thursday by the Due lath Steamer Cordrateh off Piggon Key, he was days without food or water and had given up hope before the steamer sighted him.
C L Brannon died here at 6 o clock this morning after two weeks of intestinal trouble. He was 86, survived by his wife and two children. A prominent Troy merchant, born in Coffey county, he served on the school board and city council, and was a Confederate veteran. Interment plans place him in Troy, with relatives in Dothan and Montgomery.
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