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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
3
A funeral notice for Mrs Kate Downing Ghent describing her marriage to a Methodist church member, her family ties, and the community’s sorrow. The piece honors her Christian life, laments her passing, and expresses belief in a reunion in the afterlife. The notice mentions her daughter and notes the solace of faith and memory.
Fragmented OCR text mentions names and roles around a board or committee scene. Entities appear garbled but include mentions of Washington Maree and a secretary figure. The readable fragments imply a nomination or appointment, with reference to a chair and company leadership.
Washington March 6 William H Tate received a pair of trousers from the Republican state nominating committee of Texas presented by Colonel De Leon as a symbol to carry to Chicago for the Republican convention. The officer who accepted them could not be located later. The trousers are gray with wool and a star pattern recalling Texas.
In a Penn March session the administration forces blocked doors while a vote for a new board of commissioners was led by a quorom dispute. Governor Patterson announced the absentees acted but claimed authority over the process as the new board takes shape amid constitutional wrangling.
Notice to contractors seeks bids for work on a post office project. Supervising architect identifies requirements, submission deadlines, and contract terms. Bidders must meet specified qualifications and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Washington March 1 1909 sealed proposals will be received at this office until 3 o clock P M on the Sunday of April 1909 for the construction of the U S Postoffice at Dothan Alabama including plumbing gas piping heating apparatus electrical conduits and wiring Drawings and specifications available from the custodian of site at Dothan Alabama or at this office Supervising Architect James Knox Taylor and others listed in the notice
A four act drama Down in Dixie will be staged at the State Theatre in Dothan Alabama Friday night March 5 by Southeast Alabama Agricultural School faculty and students. Proceeds fund a Southeast Alabama Confederate Soldiers monument. Cast includes Harvey Wells as a Federal Colonel and Miss Martha Susannah among others. a Yankee plot and climactic Act III finale promised. Admission 50 cents.
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