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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1909

Page

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City Fathers Tame An Outing

Mayor Joe Baker entertains city officials at his home in Panama City for a couple of days. Attorn ey B F Reid Aldermen Hughes Fenn Grant Black Pilcher Whiddon Clerk Lisenby Officer Vann travel 8:45 train, return tomorrow night. Holland Malone absent. Suspense over bonds reputedly taken to water them in transit.

Joe Baker Panama City B. F. Reid C. ¢. Hughes W. C. Fenn J. W. Grant A. Black B. R. Pilcher A. D. Whiddon H. Watford R. W. Lisenby J. MM. Vann K. P. Holland A. Y. Malone

Artstudio and School of Music Planned for Dothan

Miss Frances Strother of Charleston will establish an art studio and school of piano voice and expression in Dothan with Ivy Strother directing piano voice and expression and Mary McCullough leading the art department Mrs Roselle Watkins of Virginia will supervise the department while the venture aims to bring college level instruction to the city A women’s exchange will accompany the school offering handwork and art goods The Commercial Club helped secure the arrangement and Miss Strother will visit interested ladies at the time

Frances Strother Charleston 8. C Dothan Ivy Strother Roselle Watkins Virginia Mary McCullough South Carolina Miss Strother Kuch

Georgia Railroad Seeks Governor Aid in Labor Dispute

General Manager Thomas K. Scott told Governor Smith in Atlanta that the Georgia Railroad asked for protection and received advice to arbitrate the dispute with its crews. The exchange occurred May 20 as tensions rose between the company and workers.

Atlanta Thomas K. Scott The Georgia Railroad Tonight Smith

Officials and travelers see activity in Dothan field

In Dothan today A F B Hammond of the Alabama Demurrage and Storage Bureau visited the area. L N Ranvelt of the Coast Line at Gainesville Fla arrived with Mrs Hansell to visit relatives. Central clerk Grantham left for Clayton on vacation. Governor Smith urged state action while a passenger train carried a group to Rowntill Lake for a negro excursion. The round trip fare was $1.50. General Manager Scott issued a statement tonight.

A. FB. Hammond Alabama Demurrage and Storage Bureau Dothan L. N. Ranvelt Coast Line Gaineavile Fla Smith Central Rowntll Point Georgia Scott

OLD SHOEN. A Roving Musing On Men And Shoes

The piece compares men to old shoes, noting wear, repair, and disposal as common fates. It weaves imagery of tanning, mending, and being trod upon, ending with a rhetorical choice between being a man or his shoe. A brief line mentions Mr EM Collina of Troy returning to Dothan today.

Em, Collina of Troy Dothan

Third annual Sacred Harp sing at Center church

The third annual Sacred Harp sing will be held at Center church six miles northwest of Headland tomorrow with dinner on the ground. The item also notes local travel and people in Dothan and nearby areas, plus a separate report from Atlanta on a Georgia Railroad white firemen strike and federal involvement.

Center Church Headland

Unclear OCR Fragment on Panama City Transport Theft

Fragmentary report describes a morning incident involving a Baraca and Phiisthea crowd and a special train to Panama City. The readable text mentions a theft from purchasers and a death in the party, with several garbled phrases about timing and individuals.

Baraca Panama City

Mississippi Arrives at Natchez for Battleship Visit

The battleship Mississippi reached Natchez late today after a voyage from Bayou Sara starting at 5 AM. Crowds cheered as the ship fired salutes at Fort Adams and Red River, with 15 knot speed over ground after current adjustments. Captain Fremont met with reception committees aboard to plan the stay.

Natchez Ming Bayou Sara Fort Adems Shagls Red River

Opposition to Target Practice in Chattanooga Tennessee

Citizens of Catoosa County prepare a petition for injunction to stop rifle range target practice feared to threaten life and limb. The 11th United States Cavalry is cited as the unit conducting the activity. A bill is filed at Rigdon Georgia for consideration tomorrow morning.

Chattanooga Tenn Catooma County Feovain 11Th United States Cavalry Rigguid

Card of Thanks from Ward Methodist Missionary Society

The ladies of the Ward Methodist Missionary Society extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted with the Breach service and promise. Names mentioned include Mr J O Adare of Midland City Mr Knox Heedengu of Troy Mr Ee Moore of Troy and others who visited or traveled today plus Dr A J Steagall and several others returning to Abbeville and Florala.

Methodist Missionary Society of Ward Mr. Knox Heedengu Troy van Mr. Ee Moore Troy

Breach-of-Promise Suit Yields $100.25 Award

After an accounting and expense review the breach-of-promise case awarded $100.25 to the plaintiff. The decision concludes the disputed claim with a modest monetary sum.

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