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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
4
Local paper notes spring, base ball talk, and political chatter. Citizens plan county commissioner announcements while candidates visit Columbia and Dothan. religious meetings planned by Rev Sam H Campbell. ads seek old turning plows and watch repair services. a furniture pillow promotion offers a sofa pillow with trade.
Reporters have attempted to initiate divorce proceedings against Harry Thaw for his wife but she resists the push with resolve, keeping her position firm amid ongoing pressure and rumor.
Mr D J Cason and his wife send a dollar for the Eagle. They are remembered for years of service at the Western Union, and now others of the family occupy a similar post in Greenville South Carolina.
A local note comments on a crop of Frying Gire girls and the question of finding good looking boys for company. It remarks that the boys are not up to average, while implying value in companionship.
In Houst on County the farming month brings varied crops with cotton and vegetables. Town residents focus on speculative ventures planting dollars that never mature into real returns.
The name of J A Rountree is praised across the state for elector on the Bryan ticket. Some enemies exist in the newspaper fraternity, but friends push him with vigor for the position.
Critics charge Jerome has not acted in good faith with the people and fails to use his office properly while opponents question New York politics and reform pledges amid rising scrutiny.
Notice of bridge contract letting at Hurrican creek one half mile from Crawford old mill site on Friday the 13th at 10 o clock. The bid will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder with right to reject any or all bids.
Several candidates declare for Treasurer of Houston County subject to the Democratic primary. Included are J. F. Dawsey W. H. Helms L. M. Bailey ex Confederate soldier J. R. McCarty and Sam Bowden.
For Tax Assessor date for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of Houston county, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. W. M. Rhodes.
W C Granger announces candidacy for the Houston County Tax Collector in the Democratic primary and asks for voter support. Smith Hall
Several candidates announce for superintendent of education in Houston County. John M. Odom seeks office after promising efficient service. J T Bush promotes a second term endorsing improved school conditions. B Dell and B Z Hamrick of Ashford enter the Democratic primary race.
Je n McGriff 41 and J J Boyett announce candidacies for Democratic Party positions. C O Green is also referenced as a candidate for County Commissioner with dates following forHouston county.
Notice states an application will be made to Governor Comer for a parole for Leonard Webb convicted of grand larceny in Houston County Circuit Court on May 2, 1907 and sentenced to three and a half years. Date shown is February 29 1908. By M B Byrd.
Carlos Murphy enters the Democratic primary race for sheriff in Houston County. The article notes the contest among party candidates and outlines campaign focus and local election context.
An unusual ad promises Will Griffin hacks with all orders phoned or given to the speaker and promises prompt attention via a contact phone 263. The terse note invites inquiries about hacking services as a modern solicitation.
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