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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
1
The Elks held a large banquet last night featuring a new member learning to ride a saddleless goat and other traditional tricks. The lodge remains busy with applicants and upcoming events as plans for the Baptist State Convention in Andalusia on July 20 unfold.
A brief social note mentions two men, including J Mo Kounce of Columbia, gathered today for a casual meeting or event.
Olive Rivodes of Shell Als aided her sister and Mr B Green on Orth Oates Street before returning to her home this afternoon.
Conferees including railway officials labor leaders and Gov Smith failed to reach a settlement on the railway strike amid federal mediation efforts. Officials indicate no law and order measures will be enacted unless a resolution emerges, with reports of continued paralysis on the lines and ongoing discussions in Washington.
A chaotic public debate and declamation contest between Abbeville and Dothan schools ended with heated exchanges and a controversial letter from Abbeville’s Prince. The event featured fragmented speeches and a final call for restraint as both sides prepared for future clashes.
Capt Dean of Bufuats and Mrs Phrrman of Montgovery were in Dothan today on their way home from Blakes where he had visited her.
Mr Whatley’s Sunday School class hosts its annual picnic at Murphy’s today. He takes pride in the class by providing prizes patties and watermelon cuttings each summer.
Dothan Commandery will hold a special meeting for work tonight at the Magome Hall. All members are requested to be present.
A report notes visitors from various places including Mev RP Witama of Talla fianse and Moke Baily of North Carolina who toured with Mr Arthur Davin in his car. Minn Marista Dunn impressed with a declamation at the auditorium and Miss Clifford Farreloth hosted in the city. Mr Davin will move to Florala for auto mobileling ventures as others discuss a debate with Mr Bish and Mr Hawley of Abbesville attended.
Unclear report indicates a tig pieme at Sloromb with killed and wounded not yet confirmed. Moss Bertie McKinnon returned home from Colquitt after teaching school. Dr Claud Moody of Fiorids visiting relatives in the city. My Faul Johnaton of Eile is present.
At a trustees meeting in Dothan the City Schools arranged for Miss Strother’s School of Art and Music to operate in conjunction with the public system. The program will be open to all residents with limited attendance at city schools, and includes a Woman’s Exchange for handcrafted work. The project is led by capable alumnae of major eastern colleges and supported by the Commercial Club, with Mr and Mrs Thurman of Dothan and Blakely noted in attendance.
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