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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
1
Crowds gathered at the depot to board the early morning train to Panama City for a Methodist Sunday School outing. Out of 488 tickets sold, only a few were recalled for missing the departure, as weather shifted from sprinkling to clear.
Clarence J. Owen of Abbeville Alabama was elected commander in chief of the Sons of United Confederate Veterans at Memphis on June 9. The group overwhelmingly rejected a name change proposal to remove United States from the title. Other officers include Clinton M. Felton, J. P. Norfleet, J. Reid, Thomas Shinault, W. W. Olds, EB. M. Scudder, Fontaine W. Mayhood, and historian general Thomas M. Owen.
James Lindsey and his son in law Jamies Brock were arrested in Guntersville on a murder charge from a ten year old case in Carnesville Georgia. Lindsey alias Beech Hill and Brock alias Janes Tarver reportedly changed names amid Georgia trouble.
A telegraph from Boxhorn in Seina says their son Jerome underwent appendicitis surgery last night. The operation was successful and he is resting, news welcomed by many friends here. Officiants may attend in Panama City, with Woodium and Ihage assisting.
A partial list of delegates bound for the Alabama Press Association visit includes C Lawrence and wife Union Springs Jacob Pepperman and wife Montgomery and others from across the state. The Secretary will notify additional delegates as arrangements proceed. People of Dothan may suggest names to be added.
Miss Ethel I McDonald of Cuthbert attended a bridge gathering hosted by Misa Susie Mel Brown on Tuesday afternoon. Prizes included a sterling silver bead pin. a guest prize went to Mars deDonald. A post-bridal reception followed, with guests named. The report mentions a Confederate Veterans meeting adjournment and Mobile, Alabama chosen for the next reunion.
L Charles Darding alias Ulver organized Alabama Lumber Coal and Tinder On in Birmingham on January 1 1900. Mr C W Long later of Dothan invested 1700 stock but the venture turned crooked leading to April settlements where Long received 75 on his 1700. Long traveled to Bainbridge seeking further returns.
The pew machine arrived today and is now in use. The report mentions a flickertech and a new form connected to the image display system, though details are unclear.
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