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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
1
Monday morning Alva Clark, about seven miles west of town, was shot by a negro named 98 Chapple while supervising workers. The assailant fled after the attack. sheriff and tracking dogs pursued but lost the trail that night. Clark sustained painful but not serious wounds.
Bishop W. W. Duncan of the 11th Episcopal Church died at his home in Spartanburg South Carolina after an illness. He was regarded as a leading figure in the Southern Methodist church. The item also notes various local notices and personnel visiting, including Miss Irene Stuckey and John A. McLeod, tax assessor for Dale county.
J. J. Ward of Headland, a good friend to the Eagle, sends a dollar for the paper through Mr. J. R. Crawford.
J. A. Garrard a respected Cottonwood neighbor spent Saturday in Dothan engaging with local affairs and meeting residents during a community outing.
D. J. Atkins was listed as a subscriber to the Eagle on Monday in the local column.
A Y Tindall has leased the opera house built by Joe Baker over the Eagle office and will take over management. He plans an up to date moving picture show and weekly high class vaudeville attractions. The venue is complete and will open once chairs arrive. M J Patterson sold his Foster Street restaurant to Montgomery buyers. J H Bryan opened a box ball alley beside the express office. Editor Deal of the Home Journal spent Monday and Tuesday in Headland.
Dr. H. C. Riley of Coffee Springs was in Dothan on Wednesday for an informal visit, meeting with residents and discussing community concerns. The trip showcased small-town ties and ongoing local initiatives.
A reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of a Chester White sow that escaped from a barn about two weeks ago. The sow weighs around 100 pounds, has large top ears and one ear wire cut, and is sought by the owner who requests help to recover it.
A Washington man visiting New York recalls a Connecticut childhood and asks an elderly native about the area. The elder clarifies he was born two miles away, illustrating the idea that all white sugar is bleached and not purely white in any form.
A man loudly called back a friend as he left the dining room and then whispered a question about repayment. The friend, in a loud reply, refused to lend £5 saying he would not lend until repayment of a two month old loan, promising not to call him back in public again.
A bill to establish a United States district court at Dothan passed the Senate and awaits the president’s signature. Congressman Clayton and Senators Bankhead and Johnston are credited for securing passage. The court’s creation promises a benefit to local residents.
Mr. McKnight, a Coast Line employee, slipped while boarding an engine last Tuesday, his foot was crushed and amputated. He was taken home to Waycross on Wednesday. Saxon & Heard advertise a pillow give away tied to a store promotion with a numbered ticket.
An old advertisement invites the public to a box ball alley game next to the express office. It highlights the sport as healthful and fascinating with special attention given to ladies.
The state court in Houston County Alabama directs publication in the Dothan Eagle for Reese Dodds a Georgia resident to plead answer or demur to the bill by March 2 or within 30 days after. If not, a decree pro confesso may be taken. The order is dated February 29 1904 signed by J M Cody Register in Dothan Alabama.
In his day Herr Lauterstein taught many music pupils. Now aging and teaching sparingly, his habit of speech drew smiles. A pupil asks what time for a lesson and the master replies you come when ready but be prompt to save time.
W R Tennille runs a busy shop keeping automobiles rubbed up and ready for daily work. He emphasizes maintenance, quick service, and reliability for his clients.
A. A. Pacish of Route 1 visited Saturday and paid a sum on the Eagle.
I W Cullpeper of Hartford spent Sunday in the city returning from a brief visit and social calls.
Announcement promotes J. J. Boyett as Democratic candidate for Houston County Commissioner. The candidate is described as a longtime local resident with broad support, pledging to make the county a safe and well governed place if elected.
In Houston County Alabama Justice of the Peace M Cody directs publication of attachment notice against non resident J M Grissett. Writ of garnishment against Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company requires appearance by March 30 1908. Publication to run weekly for three weeks in The Dothan Eagle and mailed to Grissett if residence known.
The note recalls Petrarch writing sonnets to Laura over about twenty years and a humorous bakery mishap in Kanene City where a man finds a fly in a bun and is offered a replacement currant instead. The piece blends literary history with a tiny local joke.
C O Green of Big Creek announces for county commissioner in this week’s column Chartie Green known to county voters for many years supports his bid He is described as well qualified and may win or place second when votes are tallied
Notice publicizing a bridge letting at Briar Creek one mile west of Cottonwood on Thursday the 12th at 16 oclock to award the contract to the lowest bidder. Reserved rights to reject all bids. Also a garnishment and legal notices concerning E P McLain. publication to occur weekly for three weeks in the Cothag Eagle.
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