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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
4
The article notes Bankhead may become a key area without a fight, mentions the state legislature reconvening this month, and reports on local conditions in Dothan including dryness and real estate trends. It also references the State Botany Convention on the 24th and a urged improvement to East Main Street sidewalks.
A fragmented note suggests upcoming cotton arrivals and economic expectations as local businesspeople consider prospects. The text hints at months ahead and the potential for a pleasant outlook among investors and merchants.
Report notes J. D. Spejc accompanied H. A. Clayton to Dothan and is familiar with the district situation. Reference to Billie Patterson and Jarry Orchard owning the property is uncertain, with Patterson appearing uninterested and Orchard unlikely to proceed.
The Abbeville News reprints last week's Eagle piece on Abit Public Sentiment, noting its favorable view and indicating the material originated from a Dothan newspaper.
Benton Standard editor Rantin visited Dothan on Thursday and paid the office a call but was not in at the time to speak. He was reportedly favorably impressed with Dothan during the brief gap in meetings.
The piece recalls Hoke Smith’s past as governor and a long-ago altercation with Caleb Howell. It notes the fight occurred before Terrill’s oath and term, framing the event as a historical insult at a tense moment.
A letter from Hothen's Pry in Perena to Peruba Liquor Mfg Co rejects a three cent rate for 40 inches of plate over one year. The firm cites Alabama’s dry conditions, public sentiment against liquor, and criticizes the offer as too high while signaling they will forfeit the contract rather than proceed.
The article mocks Dothan and Elba liquor stock, notes Bob Jones’s decisive stance, and targets Brewerton’s Atlanta Tourne depiction. It says Jones could rapidly abolish excess stock and criticizes a Wednesday cartoon showing city hall and county courthouse as lovers.
The Ozark Tribune editor is urged to watch Dothan after Henry Clayton spoke to mail carriers and veterans. A positive reception followed, with praise for the former speech. The piece hints at future political contests as capable men in the district consider challenging the incumbent member of Congress.
Notice announces a proposed July bill in the Alabama legislature to compensate Rhena Rivers colored for time served in the state penitentiary. She was wrongly certified as serving 20 years for a July 14 1898 conviction of attempted murder by poison and died May 31 1907 after more than 12 years of short term service.
The state of Alabama Houston County issues attachment against J W Cox in L S Carron v Cox. Property levied includes feather bed mattress sheets quilts table cloth tin pan and sitter. Notice to Cox published in Dothan Eagle weekly for three weeks and mailed to his known residence. Court official C B Register N P and Ex Officio Justice of the Peace signs date June 11 1907.
The Houston County division of the Mutual Life Industrial Association of Georgia announces a new division after three years of operation with 1 000 members and average annual assessments of 5.38 dollars. Fourteen claims have been paid at 1.15 dollars per member. Officers include J B Dell president R C Williams secretary treasurer Dr J L Ellis and W M Cooper directors.
Fragmentary note requests ownership details and papers related to a Henry County case at Dotham and Dothup. It mentions officers of the Circuit Court of Holbe and a commission timing, with unclear references to a 5Kih and a Houston property.
Fragmentary prose discusses golf origins in Scotland with references to Edinburgh and royal patronage. Mentions prominent figures and early organized play, suggesting a link between nobility and the sport’s spread in the region.
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