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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
5
Crawford White Koonce Griggs Forrester Koerber Whalen Grant Stricklana Jewelers Hard Yarbrough Harrison McCarty Clendinen Hiall Day and others were in the city or passing through this week, with residents from Columbia Malvern Cowarts Abbe Haleburg Midland City and Bessemer seen during the period.
Rev W M Andersen preached the commencement sermon in Abbeville last Sunday then returned for the night service. Court roof repaired after wind damage. commissioners employ workers. Dr C C Dalton of Slocomb attended Farmers Union organization in town Tuesday. Jes W Harrison of the Third National Bank went to Birmingham for a bankers convention this week. Joe C Wilsford of Memphis visited his sister Mrs W H Grant for several days. Nellie Bowdoin returned from Montgomery where she attended school. George Brantley of Milledgeville Ga, brother of Mrs Lidian Crawford, visited a few days. Prof A S Ford of Troy, former local teacher, was in Dothan this week. A farmer noted green fields and attributed it to Grange Mixture. Mr and Mrs W A Acree of Newton visited Friday and Saturday to oversee their new West Main Street house, moved here mid June.
The state mourns Capt. J. M. Falkner a respected citizen and veteran ally who helped establish the Soldiers’ Home at Mountain Creek. His death last week marks a notable loss to Alabama’s old soldiers and the public.
W J Williams and wife O E Williams with Mrs R Williams Miss Hull Albert Ste gall and others went fishing at Come Pass Lake in Florida Monday morning. They carried no bait but plan to attract fish by a new method on arrival.
A proposed bill would transfer the deeds records from the former Henry County to Dothan. The author notes improved completeness and convenience, expressing interest from residents in the area of the old county.
The program lists events from Sunday May 26 to Wednesday May 29 including a commencement sermon by Rev. E. M. Craig of Dothan, promotion cards and announcements, a Champion Debate between the High School and Literary Club, an Alumni Address by Louis Hilson of Dothan, and the Commencement Address by E. M. Wright of Troy with honors certificates and diplomas presented.
County commissioners may skip printing the treasurer's report for taxpayers. The paper will review the upcoming report when it is made and comment on items needing attention using its judgment.
A few months ago McKey and his gal plant drew attention as his aim to give Dothan. Now there is silence from him and the plant and speculation grows that he followed Mayor Young’s expected course.
Ben M Jacobs Grand Master of the state A F and A M visited Dothan on Wednesday urging lodges to back a Widows and Orphans Home. The plan would rely on grand lodge remittance rather than individual lodge member contributions, as the state currently lacks such a home but prospects look favorable.
A public notice urges prompt action on a task led by E. L. Layfield, stressing immediacy. It also cautions that a tooth wash is not a cure for tooth troubles, though it helps keep teeth clean.
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