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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
1
A morning windstorm in Dothan damaged windows and fences, snapped limbs, and disrupted telegraph lines. The Rose Hill High School window, a Dothan National Bank office front, and several residence doors suffered breakage, with Western Union wires down citywide. Panama City also reported winds with no major damage.
In June the second, Earif Fritter of Dothan will wed Vera Fulghum of Pensacola Florida. Miss Fulghum is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Fulham of Pensacola. The ceremony will take place at the bride's home and the couple will reside in Dothan.
Mr. B H Watson road master for the Central at Macon is in town. Mr J A Richardson of Sanyon becomes a ticket clerk for the Central here. Mr BLD Black chief dispatcher for the Coast Line returns from Savannah. A big Panama City excursion is planned tomorrow with Albany train adding coaches to serve the Dothan crowd. Round trip fare is 1.50 tickets valid until Friday. Departure 6:45 am with early riders on the standard train. Return tickets valid on any regular train from Panama City before the special return. The Panama City special leaves at 12:45 pm tomorrow and returns around noon.
A Masonic District committee met at the Masonic Hall with Chairman M D Hatcher presiding. They scheduled the Eleventh Masonic District Conference for June 29 and 30 in Dothan and named committees for Entertainment Reception Transportation Advertising and Masonic Hall. Dr C J Owens of Abbeville will give the welcome address with Mr Holingsworth as the response. Hon H D Mallory of Selma invited to speak. Geo A Beauchamp likely present.
Tid Foster catorers faced a Mayor Baker court where he admitted being under the influence and was offered a $6 path to clear his record. The report notes difficulty proving certain past visits and mentions Mrs C H Chandler of Montana visiting her brother Dr J D Flowers in Bainbridge.
Mrs. Prince rests quietly after a morning razor attack by A M Prince who remains at large. Deputies May and Bruce near Ashford captured a weary Willie who seemed to be fleeing toward Wilmington, North Carolina. Prince’s escape appears successful though Mrs. Prince’s condition improved with no immediate complications.
The Dothan crowd planning to travel to Panama City tomorrow will not wait for dinner. The St Andrews Bay Railway management will run an early train a little after eight o’clock, allowing quicker departure from here and better crowd handling.
Special notice states the ten o'clock program at the Auditorium was canceled by heavy rain. The exercises will be held Wednesday night instead.
The Comermetal Club notes daily inquiries from people hoping to settle in Dothan. Secretary Bayfield recently fielded a query from Missouri about farming and a small eight member family seeking to move, and whether such a family would boost population.
Uncle Henry Ennis died last night at his son’s home four miles west of Dothan after several months of illness. He had lived in Narhour County many years and helped local property owners. The remains were buried today at Beulah Church, three miles north.
J E McKiney of Troy visits the city today. Miss Elvie Forrester and Ollie Forrister of Cowarts returned home after visiting relatives in the city.
Town readers value the paper for occasional news and specials though deliveries are scattered. A few residents share copies, and the editor urges early orders to ensure weekly issues arrive. Delivery includes Saturday collections and route-day service.
A damaged text fragment pleads for favors, encouragement, praise, and smiles while the speaker is living, seeking spoken approval and uplifting words. The lines convey a direct, emotional request without clear context or surrounding details.
A reflective piece urges acting with kindness while life remains vivid. It argues true value lies in living rightly and aiding others, not merely honoring the dead with words or ceremonies. A Philadelphia Ledger anecdote about a young woman's remark follows.
The Tusne distalled magazine prints Theodore Roosevelt's Tolstoi critiques, drawing sharp derision from critics who call the essays dry and pretentious. They accuse Roosevelt of chasing notoriety and wasting space with contrived moralizing and sensationalism.
The Dothan team played a double feature in Panama City. G. F. Thompson underwent an appendix operation last Sunday and is reported progressing well. Born to Mr and Mrs Williams this morning a fine boy. Mr. W. M. Cooper returned from Ozark. Mr. T. J. Wiggins went to Savannah. Mr. John T. Kehols of Columbia visited today.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a tense exchange about loyalty and sanity. The unnamed speakers debate trust and discretion, leading to a surprising end without a jury present. The passage implies a juryless, informal resolution of a dispute.
To whom it may concern this is to certify payments of 1000 to each beneficiary for the past three years and 1000 per claim in the Houston County Division. The notice touts protection for families and promotes cheap insurance with average rates around 68.00 per year.
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