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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
The notice states an application to enter as second class mail matter at the Dothan post office. Publication follows after an unspecified date with daily notices except Saturdays.
A breezy musings piece links a mild forecast with political chatter about Bryan Roosevelt Watson Debs and future campaigns. It notes open hunting season, daily bird catches, and cane mills in service, ending with reflections on election results.
Atlanta presents Col. Bob Lowery as a leading citizen and urges President Taft to consider him for a cabinet post, with Judge Taft and supporters believing he would greatly adorn the administration.
The article notes a binary political split as Hearst and Watson lag in the Democratic party disruption effort. Bryan suffered defeat and will not pursue charges against rival leaders or their small follower count despite the setback.
Republicans claimed quick prosperity after an election win, but current cotton prices are lower than a week ago when Bryan’s victory appeared likely. The trend also undercuts Southern Democrats who backed Taft, risking their local white support.
The post office lobby in Bowdoin keeps doors locked after nine due to no free lights. Building owners had a contract to light until nine, but no longer cover late lighting. The town council bans free lights, making a costly choice for lobby patrons and mail service users.
The State of Alabama Houston County Circuit Court grants garnishment to Grant Clothing Co a partnership of W H Grant and B J Grant against W W M Burkett. The court action follows a merit of garnishment obtained by the plaintiff.
Probate Court of Houston County orders the sale of real estate and personal property belonging to the estate of Lilla N. Alford Coe to pay debts. Sale set for November 16, 1902, includes one lot of household furniture three yearlings one cow and land totaling about 100 acres in section 11 township 2 range 29. Conducted at the courthouse with cash or half cash and half payable in 12 months at 8 percent.
Politically charged remarks urge selecting a strictly Southern candidate and avoiding Northern or Wall Street backed figures. The speaker condemns Democratic leaders and hints at voting strategy before a broader discussion on party alignment. Twenty six prisoners are housed in the county jail with various charges including murder and burglary. Frost appears in the locality and a local dye works advertises services.
A brief notice states the speaker will operate a shoe shop in B. W. Ciendinen's store, with a date noted as 5-31 and initial by W. Orr.
State of Alabama Chancery Court sale of property to satisfy a decree in No 425 Fall Term 1908 at public auction at the courthouse in Dothan within legal hours on November 23 1908. The described lots lie in Ashford and on Broad Street in Dothan including parts of Lot 6 Block 9 and adjoining parcels. Register in Chancery.
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