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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
7
The tax collector lists parcels assessed to Unknown Owner covering multiple townships in ranges 27 to 29 and sections 1 through 36. The notice directs appearance before the Probate Court on July 2, 1906, to show cause why a decree for sale of the real estate should not be issued.
The text notes payment of taxes assessed upon a subject with accompanying fees and costs, presided over by GEO. LESLIE, Judge of Probate. The record indicates a formal probate proceeding addressing tax obligations and related charges under probate jurisdiction.
In Dothan the new brick passenger depot is planned as the finest on the Savannah to Montgomery line. Special Agent M. Hill favors shifting the depot eastward to avoid blocking the street crossing and expects work to begin soon.
The Marianna District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will meet in Enterprise Alabama July 12 15 with Bishop Atkins attending and presiding The Enterprise church will be dedicated by Bishop Atkins on Sunday Committees are named for License to Preach and Recommendations to the Annual Conference Local preachers are urged to submit written reports and Quarterly Conference records for review
The Jackson County grand jury, now sitting in Marianna Florida, has returned indictments as part of an ongoing criminal case. Authorities indicate additional charges may follow as the investigation proceeds.
A murder case against W. D. Christmas for killing his father, mother, and younger brother is set for July. The grand jury did not indict Walter Holland or the enslaved man John Justice, both arrested as participants in the killings.
The Coast Line offers a two dollar excursion leaving next Monday June 25 for Montgomery. Passengers may stay two days and choose either the Bowdoin special at 6 15 or the excursion train at 12 20. A large crowd is expected to join this inexpensive trip to Alabama's capital.
F. E. Farmer of Headland has returned home.
Washington June 20 A bill appropriating twenty five thousand dollars for the travel ing expenses of the President passed the oat today.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call on June 20 for the condition of the national banks at the close of business June 1. The report assesses bank solvency and liquidity across institutions and signals enforcement or corrective steps if needed.
Mrs W D Pierson gave an evening event at her North Foster Street residence in honor of Miss Carroll and Miss Reddock of Troy and Miss Vans of LaFayette and Miss Llerence Smith of this city. Dothan's social set attended as games were played and refreshments served with lively conversation throughout.
A morning fire on College Street reached the roof of a residence owned by the Bakers. Firemen arrived quickly and contained a ten foot hole with minimal structural damage. Furniture suffered water damage though the extent is unknown. Mr. Tom Espy traveled to Gordon today.
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