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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1907
Page
5
A varied collection of chinaware from China Japan Australia Egypt and England is featured at Parazon Pharmacy. The display includes American selections and other goods designed for Christmas shopping. The store aims to satisfy any shopper with decorative wares suitable as gifts.
The item records various individuals such as G Owens X Dykes Tad Brantley M Snead and others visiting Dothan Ala or sending for papers. It notes purchases of Best is blood goods seed hulls and guano products and mentions plans and travel among Route 1 Route 3 and Grace parish residents.
A Black man named Dave Snell died suddenly on a Dothan street last Monday morning. His body was cared for by members of his community as authorities investigated the death.
Camp Bartow of Confederate Veterans held a fine meeting in the courthouse Saturday appointing Commander M. W. White and Secretary A. J. Smith as delegates to Montgomery next week to seek legislative action on pension increases.
J S Forrester died at his Cowarts home from pneumonia after a brief illness. He was among the area's oldest settlers and brother to Senator B A Forrester. He fathered K L Forrester, assistant cashier at Houston National Bank, where he also served as director. An estate sale by administrator R H W Walker of Mrs S Moran will occur at the Houston county courthouse on the 2nd of February to pay debts and administration costs, including a gold watch and chain, gold bracelets, jewelry, clothing, and two boxes of trumpery.
In Chancery at Dothan Alabama J S Thompkins Mary Thompkins is named defendant in a bill. The Register orders publication in the Dothan Eagle once weekly for four weeks requiring her to plead answer or demur by February 11 1907 or a decree pro confesso may be taken. Done January 7 1907 J M Cody Register. Also veterinary notice for Dr A Nolan to treat diseases of animals at Pilcher sales stables or Hotel Mullen February 1 1907.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a legal notices item with unclear names and dates. The readable text mentions a court or law related phrase and possibly a defendant or plaintiff, but most specifics are garbled and not recoverable.
E L Layfield president invites readers to learn practical business instruction offered by the Dothan Business College. The ad urges mail or in person inquiry and promotes easy access to obtaining a business position after completing the short course.
On January 2 1907 Justice M Cody ordered publication of notice of attachment against defendant in Houston County Alabama The Central of Georgia Railway attachment was issued from the judge’s office and returnable January 28 1907 The defendant is a non resident of Alabama Notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Dothan Eagle and mailed to the defendant at his residence if known.
In Chancery at Dothan Alabama Ada Newton mother petitions to remove the disabilities of non age for Charlie Newton. Hearing before Chancellor W L Parks in Troy Alabama in chambers on January 21, 1907.
The advertisement touts A MACHINE FOR WOMEN as the best obtainable with the Singer Sewing Machine praised as the lightest running most durable and convenient. Shoppers are urged to look for the red S emblem.
A notice states that in the upcoming Alabama Legislature a bill will establish a Houston County revenue board replacing the county commissioners court. It outlines district elections for members, board powers, tax commissioner status, session times, clerical reporting duties, member compensation, and abolition of the county commissioners court. Author: W. Ii. Lee. 26
Listings show multiple lodges and tribes meeting on varied nights each month. Dothan Chapter R A M and Dothan Lodge A F and A M list officers and meeting frequencies. Pythagoras Lodge and Evolence Lodge K of P include dates. W O W and Hichelwa Tribe note alternating weekly sessions.
A testimonial from A. S. Melton of Ashville North Carolina praising Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure for restoring nervous energy and stomach function. Melton credits one bottle with initial improvement and endorses the remedy, noting druggists guarantee satisfaction or money back.
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