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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
5
M C Howell of Midland and A Brannon of Newville were seen in town Monday and early in the week. G A Hammond made a trip, E W Armstrong visits Cairo Georgia, LE Fuller returns from At-Wa, Evelyn Farmer returns to Fairmont Seminary, and a Tampa excursion was discussed at Central road.
At a ball game in Mobile last Sunday five people were struck by lightning, killing five and injuring several others. The item lists local residents and visitors, with notes on nearby projects, personnel changes, and business updates.
An all day singing and dinner on the ground is planned at Smyrna Baptist Church tomorrow. Everyone is invited to attend.
A marriage occurred Thursday night at the bride Relia Eldridge’s home near Headland with Thos J Key as groom. A boy named Glen, son of Rev. E M Craig, accidentally discharged a 44 caliber cartridge into his leg, causing a painful but non dangerous wound above the ankle.
Mr J E Helms, the shop man, prepares to do any repair work including welding and casting. This week he completed a printer's cast iron chase, a test of his skill in a difficult job.
Dr. R. M. Cunningham, candidate for governor, will address voters at the court house today. The physician is regarded as a gifted speaker and this marks his first political address in the state.
Dothan Chapter R. A. M. No. 113 meets on the second and fourth Friday nights. D. C. Carmichael serves as high priest and W. T. Jones as secretary.
Dothan Lodge A F and A M No 466 meets on the second Tuesday night and the fourth Saturday afternoon. Officers listed include J J Crary as W M and J C Hardy as secretary.
Community notices list Benevolence Lodge No. 122 meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays with D. D. Stephens as C C and G C Batchelor as K R. I. C. O. F. No. 158 meets Mondays led by T. W. Harris and H. E. Jordan. W. O. W. No. 131 meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays with A. D. Whiddon as S. W. O. Griffith as Clerk. Hichelwa Tribe No. 82 meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays with W. D. Sanders as Sachem and J. W. Jones as C of R.
Registrars C B Register J T Edmonson and T P McGriff announce dates and places to register qualified electors. Appointments include Beat Jellico July 3 and 4 Brannan's Stand July 4 Dothan July 5 and 6 Taylor July 7 Piney Grove July 9 Garrard's X Roads July 10 Beat 6 Cottonwood July 12 and 13 Mizelle July 14 Cowarts July 16 B Webb July 17 Kinsey July 18 Ashford July 19 Granger July 20 Crosby July 21 Gordon July 23 and 26 Columbia July 25 and 26.
A reflective verse sketch on aging and social descent in the human race. It contrasts the once powerful with the powerless within the walls of a poorhouse and laments the waning of ambition and vigor across life stages.
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