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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
5
Mrs. M. Tatum and another traveler came from Campbellton while A. Glover of Ashford was present, indicating a small social gathering or visit.
Dr S H Moody has moved to the Baker building and fitted an elegant office. Hon H L Martin of Ozark stopped over Saturday from Geneva. Jr R Kornegay, just raised from a long fever, is seriously sick again. John J Stevens, Southern Ry freight agent at Montgomery, was in Dorian Tuesday. Wim Sowell of Point Washington Fla sends $3 for himself and for L M Russ and S A Wesley. Wednesday morning the fire company was called to Mr G W Flowers residence. roof burned a little but blaze stopped. Rev T H Jones of Union Springs preached at Foster Street Methodist church Sunday for the orphans home and collected well.
Professor C E Lock and Miss Mary Alice Nowell of Headland were married by Rev J D Prevatt in Dothan after a Wednesday trip there. The couple's union was celebrated in a simple ceremony.
Walter Boyd married Eliza Hurst at the bride's parents home last Sunday in a ceremony officiated by Rev. J. D. Prevatt.
At Foster Street Methodist Church Mr M B Byrd greeted with a gold watch by his large Sunday School class of young men on a recent Saturday morning. He noted the gift came at the right time as he needed a good watch.
A detailed roster from the Executive Committee names election managers by beat for the April 21 1906 congressional primary. It lists officials by beat and ward including W A Gilley J B Hughes J W Riley Jesse Thomely R O Beat 1 and subsequent beats with multiple supervisors and clerks.
A fragmented roll of workers listed by beat and box numbers from Beat 5 through Beat 13 includes numerous names such as J. A. Garrard, E Register, Jno A Cobb, J. W. Carr, G. W. Smith Sr, J. A. Pope, J. S. Register, Jacob Jones, W. H. Ray, A. Fowler, J. A. Cameron, Miles Kirkland, T. A. Jones, J. Radney, F. Paramore, and T. M. Skipper among others, each tied to numbered beats and boxes.
Senator Foraker opened the debate in the Senate on the Hepburn railroad rate bill. He argued Congress lacks power to set rates, warned the Supreme Court would decide later, and claimed even a mill or mill and a half per ton mile cut would threaten dividends and interest on railroad bonds.
Excursion fares offered to Louisville Kentucky and Nashville Tennessee in 1906 events. For Louisville return fare 25 cents round trip with sale dates February 24 to 26 and final limit March 4. For Nashville return fare 25 cents plus 25 cents round trip with sale dates February 26 to 28 and final limit March 10. Information from ticket agents.
Culver and Harris file an attachment against Elsie Van Alen in Justice Court. Van Alen, a Florida resident, is notified the attachment of her personal property including a box of household goods and the case set for March 20, 1906. Witness J A Rollins J P. Also administratrix appointed for A C Rogers estate in Houston County. Claims must be presented by law or be barred.
A reader Relates encountering Dreek snakes over seven feet long. They are not herd to cattle and move fast in open fields. They coil and fight when escape is blocked. Steve finds no evidence of inherent viciousness. Snake bite described as nonlethal and injuries mild.
The calm spirit describes diligent service, with people in all lines of duty doing one task at a time. It praises steady, methodical effort that never rushes or competes, and achieves swift results without seeming hurried.
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