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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1909
Page
1
Gude and Company of Atlanta awarded the contract to build the Dothan government building at 84 000 dollars with completion by year’s start. The firm formerly erected Montgomery additions and is expected to mobilize in a few days to begin work, eight hours a day.
The Southern Baptist Convention gathers in Louisville Kentucky with preliminary Laymen meeting on Wednesday. Delegates from First Baptist Church include Rev W M Anderson M Cherry and A Stapleton while Headland Avenue Baptist Church sends visitors Mary Dinkins Magi Laween and Mrs Diamond Pergon.
A Negro house on Crawford Street near Mr Pruitt’s home and a small shanty in Frogtown burned Saturday night. The Crawford Street property was last of a row of five homes owned by A J Smith, with insurance status not yet learned.
In Washington Pennsylvania on May 9 Steve Page died in hospital from injuries after a magazine containing four quarts of nitra ely cement exploded during a target practice. Tony Merette survived unhurt as both men fired at the magazine unknowingly. The blast shook houses about a mile and a half away.
Special meeting tonight with preaching at eight o'clock. Come out and worship with us led by R. B. Folmar.
Mobile, Alabama May — Mrs Augusta Evans Wilson, noted Southern authoress, dies at her home after heart failure while dressing. Native of Columbus, Georgia, she began literary work young and published Inez, Macaria, St Elmo, Vashti, Lafleje, At the Morey of the... She married Colonel A. M. Wilks of Mobile in December 1866. Survived by two sisters May Bush of Birmingham and Mrs Braxton Bragg of Mobile, among others. Health had been failing for a year.
Mrs Deas wife of a Jacksonville resident was assaulted by an unknown man near Camden. A mob captured the suspect and killed him with bullets after a struggle. sheriff could not identify the mob. The incident involved Evans, a tire insurance agent, and Mrs Wilson widow of L M Wilson former Bank of Mobile president. Funeral plans pending.
Voters in Dothan favored a proposed city bond issue by a large majority. Results up to 2 PM suggested only a small number opposed, signaling paved streets, expanded water and sewer mains, improved school facilities, and better services for residents.
A letter from Maid of Bothan defends Panama Gird views on bathing costume design and feminine figures. The writer argues about bloomers and tights, and predicts a surge of beach attire critique at the Gulf coast. The piece advocates frank discussion of women’s dress while asserting strong opinions on style and propriety.
Circuit Court resumes with Judge Pearce on the criminal docket. Cases include Graham selling mortgaged property, Nelson Trawick retailing, and numerous felonies and misdemeanors. Several defendants await trial while others are discharged or fined, and upcoming hearings cover murder and related charges. Local excursionists and railroad figures are noted among Stratford residents and Tampa trip participants.
The usual game at Basket Hall will be played tonight at the Athletic Club. The public is invited to attend with a large crowd expected. No other events are on the program.
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