14 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1915
Page
1
Special to The Eagle reports Dr. N Ward was shot Sunday night by ALL Lee a jeweler on Lees porch amid alleged illicit relations with Lee's wife. Lee faced a preliminary hearing Monday and was discharged. The piece also includes unrelated Greene's store ads and filler copy.
J. M. Smythe raised navy beans at home and found they grow well in Boston, planting a peck after oats. A note mentions a new enamel wire sale at Greene's Store with claims of good value for customers.
Washington reports a rain soaked Confederate Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. President Wilson, his wife, and a small crowd faced wind and downpour as the crowd huddled under trees and tents. Intermittent umbrellas and distant vendors appeared amid the wet scene.
Mrs Jones, long gentle helper, dies after extended illness in her sixties. Family and many friends gathered at 14 Newton Street to honor her life with a church rite led by Dr McNeill. Survived by two daughters and a son, interment abroad in Georgia follows arrangement.
A fragment urges senders to clearly label parcels with addressees to aid clerks and avoid misdelivery. It notes that unlabeled or defaced names can delay mail as packages may be sent to the dead letter office for identification. The item stresses careful addressing to speed postal handling.
The Mie Million Relief Expedition of the American History began a Wednesday afternoon as three mater auxin Kehoone Chiott left their pier in the East River bound for Etah, Neeth. The relief party is headed by Dr BG Hovey, chairman of the Maken Committee.
A detailed plan argues for a regional packing plant to stabilize hog and cattle markets, with Alabama and neighboring Florida counties forming a central committee. It outlines financing by local subscriptions, investor caps like 250,000 per person, and bank backing, aiming to make the plant self sustaining within three years and to secure local meat supply.
The Moreland Manufacturing Company announces a new lumber mill starting July 1 at Dothan with C. L. Moreland named manager. The plant will operate year round with a portion of output directed to local needs and nearby markets. The firm promises prompt error correction and strong managerial experience.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Masonite event with a women’s program, mentioning a main event and various speakers or performers. The text is garbled but hints at a planned schedule and expected attendees.
An advertisement from the Cleered court notes a docket with mention of Penree geentding and three week timing. It hints at goods for sale and local trade promotions at a store with savings claims. The notice also mentions a church event at the Headland Avenue Baptist Church and Palace Theatre plans for a June 15 performance of St Elmo, a six reel dramatic piece by a renowned author.
A garbled OCR fragment recalls a street encounter with a bicycle and rider. The readable bits hint at an incident, unclear details, and disjointed dialogue. No clear names, locations, or outcomes emerge from the fragment.
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