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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
4
The item reflects on local politics and history noting New York mayoral salary perceptions, the South’s reaction to Mrs. McKinley's death, and an anecdote on past mayors of Dothan. It mentions cold weather clothing, trust absence, and a silent space watch note with no signatures or ideas.
A clash outside a theater left a few notes cracked but no serious harm. Fire from two large bore guns across the street disturbed the scene while witnesses could not determine which source produced the noise.
Citizens have begun improving homes and yards after years of neglect. Town officials note renewed attention to curb appeal and a stronger community presence as residents invest in property and public spaces.
A muddy incident involving President Roosevelt draws worldwide notice. Reporters debate potential consequences as pundits speculate on measures to handle the situation and whether it marks a political turning point.
The Opelika News bristles at the Dothan Eagle being called edited like a weekly paper. It cites irony in a printed misprint weekly for weakly and accuses Bro Greer of neglecting wiregrass coverage as the Eagle's shift toward public Saturdays proceeds.
The fishing crowd recounts bait gathering at Compass Lake using a shingle in the ground and a rubbing scantling. Oscar Williams notes worms rise eighty to ninety feet away with the shingle active, while Bob Granberry cites mole fears as a cause. Bonham’s snoring disrupts the scheme, disturbing surface worms during gourd sawing.
The Pension Board for Confederate veterans will convene at the courthouse on the first Monday in July and continue for ten days. Those applying for pensions are urged to attend. F. M. McArthur, W. A. Williams, M. D.
Mr and Mrs J R Keyton and son Arthur Dr and Mrs J A Kemp Misses Dinkins and Law son traveled to the Southern Baptist Convention in Richmond and have returned after visiting the Exposition at Jamestown and spending a few days in Washington.
The Dothan City Schools closed this week with exercises for the graduating class led by Prof. E. M. Wright of Troy who delivered the address. The list includes Frank Bonham Fred MecDaniel Miss Ernestine Crine Mert Cox Mamie Faircloth Margueritte Craddock Kathrene Tennille Virgie Harrison Emma Harrison Ruby Ingram Annie Howell Jordan Jesse Hughes Lillian Batchelor. Mrs E Johnson and Mrs H A Blount will travel by steamer from Savannah to New York with Mrs Blount staying a month and Mrs Johnson away three months.
Death of A E Hodges noted after typhoid fever struck Welborn Florida. T F Hodgers recalls service with Coast Line dispatchers and Seaboard Air Line for 16 years. Also included is a legal notice proposing to reassign records to Houston and Henry counties and define circuit court duties in civil and criminal causes.
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