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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
3
A vintage health note advises using Paragon Cold Tablets during cold season. The text claims the tablets prevent a cold and are sold only with a prescription, implying strict distribution rules.
Mr. E. C. Quillin of Troy is in the city. Jack McKissack of Columbia was here yesterday. Large crowd attended Dothan Theatre to see Rip Van Winkle though not all pleased. Rev. PoynaP left yesterday for Prattville for a few days. D. C. Lee returned from a business trip to Cordele. M. Kennedy of Crosby was in town Monday and paid a dollar on the Eagle.
The editor notes W A Baker the baritone Soldat will sing Come Nestle by My Side as the Grand Jury delays, promising to publish findings when issued. W P Besuprie new manager of the Dothan and St Andrews Bay road arrived in the city, then left for Panama City to survey the line. The Good Roads amendment passed, while Biennial Sessions and New County amendments failed. final results awaited across counties.
Mr and Mrs J N Sellers of Ashford express gratitude to friends for kindness during the illness and death of their infant Leon who died last Friday morning.
Last night about 9 o'clock brick mason Jones fell in the street after drinking lemon extract sold as a beverage. Several similar cases have been reported as people risk poisoning from this illegal liquor substitute, prompting calls for prohibition. Rain contains Cravanitts and Cobb’s arrest for whipping Rubber at half prices.
A Montgom ery case bearing Routh's name notes a finder will leave a pair of spectacles at the office. World of notices includes Plant names Arbur Vitse and Ostrich' Plume Ferns and a pale plant listing. Also references Miss Georgie McLennan, a laundry ad for Perfection dye, and a room for rent on Oates street with electric lights.
Classified items include a garage with glass front for rent near in, a six room house for sale at 73 Main St via J E Bartlett, fresh oysters at City Market, a horse for sale in good condition from Culver Harris, and a court notice declaring James Phillips a non resident of Alabama served by publication in The Dothan Eagle with a November 1908 deadline.
Former Senator Carmack was shot and killed yesterday evening in Nashville by Robin Cooper. The street duel stemmed from his defeat in the state primary for Governor.
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