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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
1
A Beat 14 Democratic nominee Mercer faced backlash after voting for Taft. Independent Ben Joiier won the seat amid voter rebuke as the county saw renewed party loyalty questions. The piece argues nominees should inform voters before switching parties.
In a town and county, about ten Republicans are openly counted while eight voted for Democratic nominees in Beat Three. The writer notes some Republicans shifted stance after criticism, with a few stopping their papers before an election and others voting against the GOP despite past loyalties. The piece comments on perceived rebellion and mixed support amid political tension.
The post office department requires a statement on prize disposition in case of a tie. If the piano top two are tied, both receive a piano. if the watch is tied for second, both get a watch. The contest closes December 23, 1908. Other items note travelers and locals: D. C. Lee to Cordele. Gen. W. C. Oates in Dothan. Jimmie McDavid in Dothan. W. C. Black to Clearwater. R. A. Lee in Greenville. Capt. M. W. White presiding over the grand jury. Mrs. Charly Ethiridge visiting.
The heirs of Thomas J. Roundtree sued Mutual Life Insurance Co. Houston County Division. The death by own action clause barred payment under the policy. Mr. Roundtree died by own action. The company refused payment and a jury ruled in the insurer's favor.
Wednesday daily notes Rev. M. E. Bethea is in the city. Chas Segrest of Slocomb and P G Askew visited town. J J Dye of Nashville, earlier at the acid plant, was in town and leaves for home tomorrow. Dr C W Vickers came from Abbeville to vote then left with Dr Cherry for a Jacksonville and Palm Beach visit.
The Baptist church ladies cleared 25.00 yesterday from an oyster entertainment on the lower floor of the courthouse. Citizens discuss water and light rate increases as a pressing local issue.
Comic from a Boston company joins a fishing party then drinks and suffers thirst and drunkenness. A fellow traveler ties a beer bottle to his line to aid him as he misreads his haul. He returns claiming a great catch and shouts about sailing over a brewery.
Charles Fuller of Montgomery visits Dothan to oversee his real estate interests. A Cleveland attendee at a word contest quips about language frailty, noting two awkward examples and joking about spelling and a hired typewriter girl.
A $25 reward is posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for burning the Pridgen bridge over Cowarts creek near Granger in Houston County Alabama on October 23 1908. County Commissioners Gee Leslie A J Sellers N S Fellows G A Fuller Y L Brackin are named. The Democrats praise Bryan as the strongest nominee and note no other Democrat would have garnered more votes this time.
A wartime bank advertises recruitment of male customers highlighting financial products and services. The brief notes the aim to broaden the customer base and extend banking access to men during the period.
A Women Depositor pledges guaranteed square deal and extra courtesies for all patrons. Generous treatment aims to win public favor as the oldest bank in Dothan.
J W Bauehman seeks permission to build a two story house on West Main Street beyond J A Curen. Voters polled scattered for Hearst Watson Chafin and Debs. A Socialist vote was cast in Dothan. D E Young shoe and clothing dealer on Foster Street bankrupt. R D Crawford named receiver. County Commissioners adjourned until the new Board in February.
A well known Democrat couple did not vote in Tuesday’s election. The paper laments the nonparticipation as bad politics. A subscriber complains the paper spoke too much about the Republican party and seeks another reader to fill the vacancy.
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