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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1909
Page
4
Informal gathering yesterday evening hosted by Evelyg Farmer with many friends attending. Guests enjoyed vocal and instrumental performances by Misa Farmer Misa King Mr Wogguie and Mrs Mame Faireloth amid light conversation.
Henry Meffenas Burt announces the engagement of his daughter Lugh to Vin Wallin. Prepaliy Welch of Selim wedding plans set for autumn. Jamex Watkir Kirkpatrick and Buna tf Joseph Rankin announce marriage for Wednesday. Miss Mabel Kelley and Eerl Peyton Sutton of Fort Gaines wed in Savannah. Sutton well known in Dothan visited frequently. Merio Hammond, brother in law, served as agent for Central.
The Bey Missionary Society of EE POHL cet Methoduet church will hold its regular meeting Monday evening in the ladies parlor. A full attendance is expected.
A lineman in Columbus Georgia was killed when a high voltage wire snapped to a pole during a July incident. The body lay for minutes before aid arrived as witnesses described the fall and blast, with rescue crews and police responding to the scene.
John D. Rockefeller raises his donation to the General Education Board by 10 million dollars and frees the fund from perpetual trusteeship. Frederick T Gates, chairman, announced the move and noted the total gifts now reach 52 million dollars.
The passage expresses opposition to federal appointments and filibuster warnings aimed at African American officials. It mentions dissatisfaction with appointing black enumerators and suggests political tension in the South. The text is fragmentary and difficult to interpret fully.
Fragmentary OCR notes allege a polygamy arrest amid court claims in Madison. The text references a man named Vidal and a woman, with scattered mentions of wealth, a May date, and a potential personal interview.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a death from shock after a marriage with references to individuals, locations including Oxford, and a California rancher context. Details are jumbled and inconsistent, but imply a fatal incident linked to a wedding and an arrest.
A woman named Mindison accuses Madison of luring her with false wealth tales and a loan scheme. She claims about $2000 was taken under the pretense of wedding planning. Mrs Seabrook says she will prosecute Madison for the alleged fraud and disappearance of Madison.
A fragment notes nightly drives to cool off during hot weather, inviting a companion for automobile rides before bed. It mentions rest and a medical term Norvasc in a garbled context. The text is unclear and lacks concrete entities or dates.
Masa Laura Callings arrived in the city last night to be the guest of her host Mia MoH Pearson for several weeks. The visit is expected to boost local cultural events and household engagements through the stay.
A severe lightning strike damaged a church in Clayton causing heavy damage to the structure and breaking windows. The incident occurred in the evening leaving the building badly wrecked while emergency crews assessed the scene.
Strong winds battered Pensacola causing outages and dangerous conditions. Reported damage included impaired power lines, arcing equipment, and precautionary evacuations as crews mobilized to restore service and secure the area. Police advised residents to stay indoors and heed warnings as the storm moved through the city.
The court orders that the defendant Wall Honstme be served with process by publication in The Dothan Enquirer for successive weeks prior to August 2, 1909. The notice seeks appearance and defense in the civil action titled Davie vs Wall in the county court, with service deemed complete upon publication and a copy sent to the defendant’s residence if known.
An ad offers lodging in Panama City with service by the Host Finest Fishing and Bathing in the South. Rates range from $1.00 to $92.00 per day with special weekly rates shown and a guest-focused listing.
When guests arrive, order brick ice cream in any color. Dothan Yeg Cream Co offers delivery with no worry. Call Phoe 102 for assortment and service.
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