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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
4
The column records numerous names and brief mentions of people visiting or traveling through Dothan including B G Farmer, H Malone, J A Hays, V White, Geo L Campbell, R B Forrester, Mrs Charlie Coe, T D McFachern, T E Peterman, Miss Lucy Blackshear, A M Grimsley, A L Bruner, Senator B A Forrester, J E Ferrell and J A Oppert. It also notes an embroidery offer at Whaley's and a note about tax collection vigilance.
Louis Hilson left for studies in Atlanta last Saturday after attending his sick fetter near town. His father is near recovery from a long illness. A sale offers cor sets priced 39 cents each, or $1.00 to $1.50 wholesale. Miss Snow of Baltimore arrives to lead the Milliner department at Whaley’s.
S C Oliver announces another mayoral bid in Talladega. Dothan friends note he has made the city safer and has strong prospects for reelection based on his record as an official.
Strickland Bros offers watch and jewelry repairs with a satisfaction guarantee. For every dollar of trade, customers receive a ticket for a sofa pillow on display in Saxon and Heard’s window. visit the store to see the pillow and then buy.
Notice is given that after thirty days an application will be made to Governor B B Comer of Alabama for parole for Leonard Webb. Webb was convicted of grand larceny in Houston County circuit court on May 2, 1907 and sentenced to the penitentiary for three and a half years. Dated February 29 1908 and March 21 1908 by M B Byrd.
Mr. A. Y. Tindall, manager, returned from Montgomery with plans to secure high class attractions. He expects a first class vaudeville lineup and a two week opening. First showing Millinery on Wednesday March 18. invitation extended.
The article argues that romantic legends about Dick Turpin Claude Duval and other highwaymen are amplified by sensational booksellers or vivid imagination. It contends Turpin and companions did some bold deeds but were not reliable as highwaymen, as their actions were not purely for pleasure.
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