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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1911
Page
1
Houston County aims to form a Boys Corn Club to boost county corn production. The plan calls for prizes from fertilizer firms for the boy who grows the most corn on one acre this year. Teachers are urged to spread word and begin now, with later Eagle updates on plans and prize offers.
The Ashford ball team did not show up for a planned game with Dothan High School yesterday afternoon. They notified Dothan by wire that the date would be filled later.
Savannah March 10 Henry Brown a private in the One Hundred and Sixteenth Company Coast Artillery was killed at Fort Steven when two mules he was driving ran away and threw him under a wagon. He was a native of New York.
The show drew a larger crowd than the previous night with many pleased by the performance. Tonight marks the last performance of these entertaining acts.
Mrs Susan O Neil mother of John O Neil of this city died late last night at age noted as due to old age. An ardent resident of Donaldsonville Ga she had lived here with her son for months and was a Methodist. The body was shipped today to Donaldsonville for interment. Relatives and friends in Dothan extend sympathy.
Dr G A Cardwell invents a device to copy typed text from one typewriter to one or more others via a single telephone and telegraph wire. The system allows speaking during typing and uses a round cap on top for a special mechanism. Already installed in railroad offices and advertised to readers. Elite Theatre offers three star troupes tonight with 16 and 20 cent specials.
Worship announcement for Foster Street with W J Flowers superintendent and F A Rogers pastor. Services scheduled for 9 30 and 41 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Magle expected to be good. cordial welcome extended to all attendees.
The Franklin Society held its regular meeting in Mr Uaird's room to elect officers. Herbert Gay became President with Thomas Blackshear as Vice-President Lottie Copeland Secretary Henry Cline Censor Hyman Levine Sergeant at arms and H F Green Editor of the Franklin Whirlwind Willie Odum received an appointment to West Point The public debate and declaration contest with Cleeronian Society will be in the Grammar School auditorium on Friday night March 17 with Willie Odum Percy Newton Maydee Crawford and Lady Itrelle McLennan as readers S F Green Declaimer and Hyman Levine to preside over content Ted Whatley Wie Pearl Carter Press Committee
A marriage license was issued to Mancey Clements of Henry County and Mise Pearsie Whitehead of Houston County. Mrs. H Stewart Stell of New York City visits her sister-in-law Mrs. P N Spann on West Main Street. Joy Espy Jr. of Cordele was among visitors to Dothan last night.
An attempted raid on Weatherington’s market led to Officer Starting shooting Weatherington after he resisted arrest and attacked with an axe. Weatherington was wounded twice and later taken to aid, while the officer and others pursued him through town.
Columbius Ga March 10 Mrs Matte Emich 40 wife of Lon Smith factory operator was shot this morning by James W rel who fled as Morrow was arrested in a collapsed condition The woman lies dying with a bullet near the heart The shooting occurred in a Broad Street boarding house causing extensive alarm and fear in the neighborhood.
The Home Mission Society schedules a quarterly gathering of the Home Mission Scouts Unaday at one o clock in the Foster Street church parlor. A full attendance is requested.
Morgan superintendent announces morning service at 7 75 with preacher Rev G F Fell. Morning topic Why We Be Never About Missions Evening topic Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself. All are invited to attend worship with us.
Mellinger, just back from Vsinburg Crenshaw County, attended the funeral of his mother who died after a stroke at about seventy. She left a husband three sons and two daughters.
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday with rain chances. Strong winds may impact coastal areas, and cloudy skies are expected across the region. Local authorities urge motorists to stay cautious in affected zones.
The Ciceronian Literary Society met in the Chapel on Monday March 6 1911 with a lively program. The debate Should Women Vote had the negative side prevail and Mr Carlos Holmes delivered the best speech. Piano solos by Mildred Adair Mille Granger and Robyne Smith were enjoyed. Officers elected include Wallace Faulk President Estelle Baker Vice President Mary B Pittman Secretary Louise Lee Censor Florine Ascory Editor of the Ciceronian Journal Mgr A Crawford sergeant at arms. A public content between two societies planned for March 17 at the Grammar School Auditorium features the graduate income tax debate with Messrs Sidrides Melton and Myer Blumberg on the negative side. The declaimer Tom Eapy readers include Miss Helen Smith and Mary G Nowan.
One hundred and fifty Mexican refugees from this city were surrounded by American troops last night near the border and placed under arrest. The Mexicans began moving toward the border after reports that a rebel force appeared before Agua Prieta, suspected of masking plans to join a supposed raid if attacked. J. C. Blackmon of Midend City was present in Douglas.
Rebels under Colonel Garcia recaptured Coane Greaden after heavy fighting with Ceeltar’s federals. American casualties reported 4 to 15 dead, 65 captured. Troops recruited at Ahumada with machine guns under Captain Hartington. Col Rabage warned Juarez of reaching Chihuahua to restore rail and wire communication. detachments guarding the line.
Notice states a meeting of Dathan Lodge No. 163 I O O F scheduled for Wednesday March 18. Members urged to be present. J B Wine serves as secretary. Mrs D D Brighiand returned yesterday from a short visit to Finchard.
Town merchants complain about dust and urge action, joking that a pair of mules and sprinkler dusting could help. They note no need for sprinkling in June for road dust and puck coastions avert this issue.
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