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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
2
A chaotic reminiscence recounts a barbed tale of a schoolyard prank turning deadly in South Carolina and a Washington court ruling on racial integration. The piece then mocks discriminatory pricing toward Black customers while defending local norms and urging readers to ignore federal policy.
The Democrats released names and amounts donated to a campaign fund before the election. Republicans promised a post election public report. The public is urged to see the figures, as campaign money may have influenced Bryan's defeat and a comparative statement would interest readers.
A reader notes high electricity costs at 16 cont per kilowatt hour compel demand for better fuel quality and criticizes merchants for enduring poor lighting in stores while service remains unsatisfactory.
The Cenana Bureau reports total cotton ginned by November 1 reaches 8,199,782 bales, up from 6,128,562 a year earlier, a gain of 2,071,222 bales. Prospectors Coming notes Secretary Layfield has invited W. Terhune of Hanover North Dakota who plans to visit soon with his family possibly arriving in a month or two. An expert decorator from Talladega says he will come to inspect the field for a possible relocation work soon.
In Dothan the new Elks Lodge scene turned chaotic with intruders triggering alarms and flooding the newsroom. The event drew Troy lodge members and about twenty applicants as officers faced a chaotic late night disruption.
All Camp Bartow, No. 1601 UCV members invited to the funeral of William M. Forton at Bay Springs Church eight miles west of Dothad at 10 oclock a m on December 6 108 the first Sunday Our flag bearer is requested to have our Hugo there and all soldiers are asked to wear camp badges M V White Commander Geo Leslie Secretary
Notice of an order of sale by the Probate Court of Hopkins County for the estate of a deceased owner. The sale covers real estate and personal property including furniture and livestock, with terms of cash and notes due over twelve months. Auction to occur at the graveyard corner location, date set for October next following publication. tickets offered by local merchants for votes.
The State of Alabama Houston County Circuit Court has levied a writ of garnishment against W M Burkett in favor of Grant Clothing Co. The attachment covers property on Atlantic Coast Life Railroad Co and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co for seventy five dollars. Burkett is a non resident of Alabama. Notices served October 10, 1908 by Clerk WA Brown.
In Alabama, Houston County, the Chancery Court 1st District Southeastern Division issues a decree in case 425 Fait Term 1908 B F Reid Complainant versus Barber et al. A public auction at the Dothan courthouse will sell to satisfy the decree. The property includes two described parcels in Ashford on Broad Street and Fifth Avenue, bounded by Rodney Brothers and McKimrme lands. Auction date is Monday, November 23, 1908, within legal hours.
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