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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
1
The article traces railway and mobility history from early two wheel chariots to locomotives and bicycles, noting public doubt and eventual progress. It ponders future tech such as Mars communication, explaining how innovations move from risky beginnings to essential parts of civilization.
Gertrude Douglas shot S Morse a prominent Nashville businessman in the American Dry Cleaning Company office. Morse died instantly and Douglas was arrested an hour later after claiming a nine year grievance. Two porters witnessed a tense exchange before shots rang out as Morse collapsed.
The East Alabama Presbytery Home Missions Committee met at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. E. M. Craig of Dothan accepted the call to be Superintendent of Home Missions, effective May 1. A resolution urged all churches to appoint pastors for ten days annually to work on home missions under the superintendent’s direction. Attendees included Rev. Dean, Rev. Edmonds, Rev. Burkehead, Rev. B. M. Craig, G. W. Barnett, and Virgil Griffin.
Rev. W. M. Anderson leads a revival starting Sunday night May 30 for a week with services at 1 a.m. and 8 p.m. Preaching by Pastor Anderson. Announcement given one month in advance. more details to follow.
Dr H P Calhoun from Cottonwood visited the city yesterday for undisclosed reasons, seen in local reports mentioning his presence and origin.
Hall Brothers of James Alabama have shipped their cows to a Dothan dairy farm and will begin supplying milk and butter within a day. They relocated from James to access a better market and invested in a model sanitary facility approved by a government expert. The cows were inspected by Alabama Department of Agriculture before shipment to prevent unhealthy animals.
A local newspaper hints that a simple want ad can both attract what you seek and remove what you don t want. The brief note encourages readers to try the paper s classified efforts a few times, noting modest costs.
A local editorial urges parents to track their under eighteen sons and supports a curfew idea to keep them at home after dark. It argues that informing parents of a child’s whereabouts reduces trouble and fines, noting weather as a sign of hopeful change ahead.
Franklin notes urge voters to back a new High School building at the May 16 election to spur town growth and attract families. The piece contrasts current overcrowded facilities with the town’s potential, then reports a joint Franklin and Ciceronian Society event featuring a Memorial Day program with speeches, declamations, and a mock trial planned for May 3, 1909.
The passage extols Christian Education as the key foundation guiding modern progress and moral development. It suggests that thoughts shape actions, that drastic measures align the mind with virtuous goals, and urges parents to consider offerings that inspire boys to adopt strong Christian thinking.
The largest bank in Southeast Alabama invites business and promises courteous treatment. Carmichael serves as President with G. H. Malone as Cashier and Robi Boyd as Assistant Cashier. A note lists $250,000 as a total amount and mentions ongoing financial services.
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