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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
6
A Florala Sawmill Company site suffered a four hour blaze destroying three large dry kilns and a vast lumber shed, with losses reaching 50000 dollars and insurance partly covering the damage. The main mill and planing mill escaped major harm while local residents and visitors were noted in passing.
Messrs John Sanders Dan Baker T W Butler and John May traveled to Chipley Florida in an automobile yesterday.
Mrs. R. T. Dickey and Mrs. J. W. Burkitt travel to New Orleans for Tulane University commencement on the 19th and 20th where Dr. W. T. Burkitt is to receive his medical diploma.
All Baracas are expected at the Central Depot at 5 50 am Friday along with Mr Stapleton s class members and invited persons. Young ladies attending are to carry baskets and a cheerful afternoon is anticipated.
Town buzzes over a high profile breach of promise case to be called in Judge Pace’s court tomorrow. Spann and secrecy surround the suit as witnesses include Mrs Hunter Pitt Carlisle and Dr Hilliard, with Bonham as sheriff. The defendant’s name remains undisclosed while hundreds of letters may be read in court.
The passage warns men to avoid lingering at the courthouse awaiting a special venire. It emphasizes the jury will be selected with special care and that those summoned should not fear other jurors.
The Satisfactory Beverage is advertised as more than a drink, easing fatigue of brain body and nerves. It is said to refresh and please like nothing else.
On Monday May 31, 1909 the Elite Theatre screens a famed minstrel performance rain or shine. An amateur Troy Ozark and Abbeville company urges attendance, praising their heart and talent. Local guests include Hon John Gamble and Mr Lee Warner, with others from Slocomb Enterprise Elba and Dothan.
The Missionary Society of the woirst Baptist church hosts an ice cream festival on the courthouse lawn this afternoon and evening to raise funds for Miss Florry White. A Dothan resident and daughter of former pastor Pey I A White, her mission work abroad is the cause. Ice cream is served until ten o'clock tonight. Mr G W Mollen and son Butter returned from Marianna this afternoon.
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