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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
5
Mrs. Jag, aged 15, Flt, was accidentally shot yesterday afternoon by her brother Summers while pranking with a gun. The bullet entered the chest and foot, causing a painful wound. The incident occurred in Agpiston. The note ends with unrelated market advertisement fragments.
A fragmentary program lists acts and performers such as Blive Theatre O'clock Tonight Archostra Ghale Meo Mi and Miss Sheat i Ian Solu Mes with mentions of Harison iMusic Hiawatha Duet Eva Ames Jo Adra and various orchestras, suggesting a busy local arts schedule.
The piece argues that prayer alters desire and strengthens resolve even when needs go unmet. It notes a rise in women's clubs, citing the United States federation with over 150000 members and 1908 figures, while acknowledging many smaller groups operate independently nationwide.
Mehaw residents herald a Shakespeare wave as library acquisitions skew toward the Bard. Elite Theater hosts a program tonight at the Union Depot venue with rumored celebrities and a promise of quality entertainment.
Mr Will Ferguson brother of L C Edwards of this city died this morning in a Cleveland Ohio sanatorium. He worked in the railway mail service for the government and had been benefited in the sanatorium for months. His remains will be carried to Bartow Florida for burial.
Amite City Louisiana March 24 Judge Ellie issued orders forbidding reporters from publishing verbatim or substantial testimony from witnesses in the Avery Blount murder trial. He warned that violations could bar reporters from the courtroom and even send them to jail, to protect juries for upcoming trials. He later said he would not prevent full reports but directed papers not to print the testimony.
Report states Har pion Evans, shot last week near Clio by deputies Shee han and Collier, is not dead and recovering. Both deputies remain free on two thousand dollar bonds each as the investigation continues.
In Savannah Georgia on May 24 1911 former National Bank of Savannah president and five time mayor Meyers died at home. Born in Barbury in 1847 he had a long public career and was a prominent local figure.
Met BT McDavid of Hinson Fis in the guest of J L Elia on West Main. The brief social note records a visit by a regional financial figure to a local host residence.
Col. G. M. Weat and his wife arrived here last night while en route home from Chicago where they had spent ten days.
W. UL, Lee of Columbia, was here today. The brief note records a local visit by a resident named W. UL Lee from Columbia.
A spelling bee event invites all to read the program and join tonight. Participants will spell using a traditional Blue Back Speller. Organizers encourage attendance and enjoyment for all attendees.
The annual convention of the Lakes to the Gulf Waterway Association will meet in New Orleans November 11 12 and 13. The dates were moved to fit inter union plans and were adjusted on advice from W F Saunders secretary of the association. Representatives from many foreign nations are invited to attend.
A traveling man, J. S. Lester of Atlanta, reported ninety dollars lost en route from Harford to Dothan. The car stuck in mud miles from the city and the driver helped free it. A passerby recovered the missing money from a tire pocket and delivered it to the owner.
Chancellor J. D. Gardner will preside today and tonight with sessions planned for tomorrow. The docket shows several cases awaiting a hearing at the Enterprise market.
President Taft accepted an invitation to the Mecklenburg anniversary celebration in Charlotte on May 20. The event marks a long held independence day observance in the city, noted for hosting a president for the first time.
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