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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
4
In Dothan Alabama June 6 1908 reports discuss reform candidates for the democratic ticket with names Bryan and Watson mentioned. The Gallberry Special road project faces high costs and legal questions over its name and scope. Executive committee meetings outline rules for democratic primaries and new districting proposals for Houston county. Dr A S Hill visits from Panama City to promote property deals connected with Bill Crawford Jr.
Citizens recall the effort to lure A B Steele and the Enterprise Lumber Co to build a railroad to the gulf. Subscriptions, rights of way, and terminal facilities were raised. banks were to fund once notes were drawn. Now protests and lawsuits arise as subscribers withhold payment claiming the line fails to meet promised freight rates and quality.
Mrs. S. P. Kirkland of Corsi cana Texas and her sister Mrs. Hall formerly Oia Ward passed through Dothan Tuesday en route to Hartford to visit their father J. T. Ward. They are well known here as Sam Kirkland once ran a mercantile business locally.
Canteloupe shipping is the business now in and about this section. It will soon be known whether there's anything to be made at this business or not, but it looks now as if many will plant them another year. Dr. J. A. Kemp, and Walter L. Brown, who have been on the road for a several weeks trip in Florida, selling their remedies, were in to spend last Sunday at home.
A men's prayer meeting is scheduled for 3 30 tomorrow afternoon. Attendees are urged to read John 16 4 24 and be on hand promptly for the gathering.
The Episcopal Church invites all to attend two services tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. W. S. Poynor, Rector, extends the invitation for these worship hours.
You are earnestly requested to meet at the Hall tonight for business of importance. The public is invited to the cemetery Sunday June 14 at 3 30 p m to witness the unveiling of Sovereign T F Mc Carty's tomb. A D Wuippon, C C H M Kincey, Clerk.
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