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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe a city council session where discussions focused on bonds and property issues. Mentions of Hartis and Sous, the mayor, council members, and a potential adjournment hint at delays and deferred proposals. Names like Hartis, Sous, and local residents appear amid the jumbled report.
The council reached a consensus on the water project terms amid scope changes and payment provisions. City officials McCrary and others pushed for a formal contract while aldermen and residents debated timelines, tradeoffs, and legal details before a July meeting.
The article notes Oliver has been made superintendent of the Birmingham and Atlanta railroad effective July, after previously serving as a railroad man and later entering the oil goods business. Additional details reference Hean Verine and Tuas Mason of Palladega.
The fragment cites a Georgian figure praised for inspiration, mentioning Alps, Young America, and Ethel Clark of Florala visiting her parents on South Oaten Street.
An unclear notice describes a local Telity ball event with mention of a first Lig hon and Whibur Wright winning a pre event. It notes chanting by attendees and a pair Chehestra to furnish pew, with a Monday night seating detail amid ambiguous phrases.
The program lists opening at Boy Creek church with a welcome and hymn, prayers, and discussions on Sunday school work. It notes discussions on roles of adults, a session on organized Sunday School work, and a delegates report from various schools followed by adjournment.
The document shows the June 25 1900 call with assets totaling amounts including capital stock 202,621 44 and liabilities such as deposits 60,526 04 and borrowed funds 202,621 41. The statements are sworn by JR Young president and notary DW Baker with directors attesting.
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