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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
4
A push to establish a four day Chautauqua in Dothan gains serious consideration. Proponents say the Chautauqua movement is a powerful state of education and entertainment, offering lectures on health government history and literature, bringing together strong minds and boosting local trade and advertising impact.
The Lafayette Avenue Church in Dothan adopts resolutions praising Brother J D Flowers for gifting a building and plans to fund its completion. The church pledges support for a self sustaining charge and asks the secretary to record the action and publish a notice in the Dothan Eagle.
Yesterday evening D E Young and J Meyrovitz stopped at Eddin's house after visiting Locust Grove Dairy. Young saved a three year old from a large zinc tub of water by pulling, turning, and draining the water. A mother laments lingering dangers from water left in tubs and vessels.
Saturday afternoon Judge Les issued a marriage license to J. O. Bush and Martha A. Roland. Dr. and Mrs. Z. T. Pridgen have returned from an extended trip to Oklahoma.
Auditor W F McClellan of the A and St A Road visited Cottondale this morning. Freight business is slow with rail lines paused in Dothan. Melon season soon opens and will boost activity. Central trains now run through to Hartford after an overnight stop.
The Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday Schools in the city plan separate picnics this year. The Methodists formed an arrangement committee and a time and place committee, while the Presbyterians appointed forty committees to handle theirs. Reports are due next Sunday with definite action expected. Headland Avenue Baptist already held its picnic at Barrett's.
An editorial mocks neglect of courthouse grounds as local probate judges and county officials face a grass overgrowth issue. It urges action, comparing the situation to Tom Sawyer whitewashing and predicting candidates may offer lawn duties as a perk.
The State case against Sebe Tiller for first degree murder ended with a guilty verdict and life imprisonment. Sam Jones and Andy Banks were also tied to Voss killing with life terms for Sam and pending trial for Andy. Will Hughes and Rita Martin received two year sentences for manslaughter in the Jeff Hughes case.
Jim Roberson was convicted of manslaughter in the first degree and sentenced to five years. Tom Battle found guilty of grand larceny and each case carries 12 months hard labor. Wade Teague Pete Bryant and Cato Peton fined for gaming with varied outcomes. Stella Loften Will Warner and Cleveland Young to be tried this afternoon. Bartow Holland Andy Banks and Will Johnson continued to Fall term. A separate quoted anecdote from the New York Sun reflects on fate and mortality.
A major minstrel show by Dothan talent proceeds Wednesday night under the Dothan Athletic Club. Proceeds fund gym equipment. the three hour program features new songs, jokes, and an orchestral act with Bart Thrasher, dressed costumes, and a street parade. Reserved seats are on sale at Smith's Drug Store.
The article lists likely candidates C. J. Rollins B. O. Flay and John May for county sheriff with Sam Hughes W S Bonham Carlo Murphy among others mentioned as possible contenders. It notes the race is far off and the field may grow.
A New York business owner recalls a gate repair mix up when a worker, sent by a different owner, fixes an iron gate on a street. A later incident involving boys on bicycles and a church crossing unfolds as a clergyman narrowly avoids harm in a near-miss moment on Fifth street.
A unique British court tradition dates to King George II when a dish’s cook is named at the start of each course. A favored cook rose to chief, provoking jealousy and accusations of failures, leading the king to order the cook’s name to be called aloud with each dish.
The canal, England’s earliest, ran eleven miles from Lincoln to the Trent along the Foss dike. Deepened in Henry I’s era, it later decayed until 1840 when the Edinburgh Stevensons widened and deepened it.
The Knights of Pythias meet every first Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock. Mrs. Jesse M. Hunter is the W M and Mrs. Helen Renfru serves as secretary.
A marriage ceremony was held at the residence of Judge Julie where Mr J and Miss Addie Whitehart were united in matrimony. The couple's names and location are briefly noted in the wedding notice.
A declarative statement announces candidacy for Probate Judge across ten counties under Democratic party guidance. The author signs as A C Crawford and asserts political affiliation and intent to seek the judgeship.
By virtue of a court decree dated May 1 1909 the administrator of the estate of La Ann Skipper deceased will sell to the highest bidder for cash at M 8 15 29 wh. TW Butler administrator conducts the sale as authorized by the Houston County court decree.
The state issues an attachment against W. T. Weaver in Harm County Justice Court. Garnishment of Central Ga. Ry. Co. is set returnable May 17, 490. Weaver is a non resident of Alabama and resides in Georgia. notice served April 19, 1909.
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