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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1905
Page
4
W T Hall notes Dothan real estate outpacing money as a boastful item while asking which town has grown fastest in six years. He urges a street sprinkler run next Saturday morning to keep dust down from a herd of elephants.
Residents arrange a request to host a circus for next Saturday, the first in some time, with visitors praising the city. The standard local booster remarks include compliments on the new courthouse and jail before noting churches.
Vague local inquiry notes a large pool of sheriff candidates once believed to number in the twenties, now reduced to a smaller, unclear slate. The writer asks if anyone knows who remains informed about the situation.
A former saver who hid money in shoes under beds and in trunks now cashes checks at the teller window for change. Police note a shift from hidden stashes to public transactions as a new theft pattern emerges.
The News of Andalusia publishes about ten pages of advertisements. This measure reflects the town's commercial health and prosperity.
Two Atlanta newspapers back rival candidates publish editorials in bold double leaded type. The front pages reveal harsh name calling as each paper frames the other's character. The brief passage notes the extreme partisan tone without further commentary.
The oldest citizen praised the show calling it the darnbest big gest crowd he'd ever seen in Opelika. The estimated turnout reached 15,000, signaling strong potential for Dothan and nearby areas to respond, as Dothan is known as a show town.
The county race for governor grows interesting as the campaign is described as an 01¢ affair where promises may falter and the candidate must present themselves to the public. The text notes a need for a Comer man to gain any real traction.
This week’s Home Journal clarifies that Capt. Mark White is named life time president of the Houston County Medical Convention not the Musical Convention. The correction aims to fairness as Mr. White disclaims medical knowledge while the public is informed.
A witness describes his awareness of MMU SIC while noting that a proofreading error can distort how people appear. The statement underscores concerns about accuracy in the record and perception of individuals involved.
A church resolution and a mayoral appeal in Dothan denounce tramp-like street fairs. The writer defends Dixon's works noting The Clansman and Uncle Tom's Cabin as accurate depictions of post Civil War times and argues fairs do towns harm.
A writer advises a boy to be generous to his father by letting him attend a parade and a spectacular car event, then returning home for a quick meal and a costly ticket. The piece warns to guard him from traps and keep him from guessing the pea under the shell.
This week the Dispensary Board voted to stop selling cheap whiskey. After current stock sells, 15c won t buy a half pint, 20c buys a better grade. Two a gallon brand sold in half pints yields small profits. Half pints will not go below 29c. higher grade aims for more revenue with less adulteration.
The grand jury urges the County Commissioners Court to publish semi annual reports of all funds received and spent, stating sources and purposes to inform taxpayers. It argues publication improves economy and transparency at a minimal cost.
The piece argues Ed Williams would make a winning candidate for Houston County’s next legislature. It notes Williams has long championed the wiregrass region, backed populist gains years ago, and would bring experience from fifteen years in newspaper work and party effort.
A German claim says Col langol a silver solution applied where the surgeon probes the appendix can halt appendicitis after a few uses. The note recounts a joke about repeated surgeries for appendixes as doctors misinterpret patient fits.
A Southern Woman criticizes The Clansman and Dixon's books, asserting none have entered her house and will not be. The letter, signed in Dothan, questions the verdict rendered without hearing evidence.
Local store advertises ladies dresses praised as high quality and low price to attract careful buyers. Men and boys clothing stock is complete with overcoats for all, described as well made and cheap for the goods.
A hazy note describes a shopkeeper named J. A. Peterman who contemplates a third appendix operation but finds a tattoo on the patient reading Do not operate. History hints the appendix removal twice and a new discovery being tested, implying a wary caution about medical procedures and historic claims.
In the matter of J. H. Heath v L. A. Heath in Houston county Alabama the register orders publication in The Dothan Eagle once weekly for four weeks. L A Heath non resident of Alabama residing in Jackson County Florida must answer by December 11 1905 or a decree pro confesso may be entered. Witness J M Cody Register In Chancery October 7 1905. Oct 14 to Nov 7.
A man praised for understanding high finance but lacks any cash to his name. He is described as empty of funds despite deep knowledge of economic mechanisms.
The National Bank of Dothan in Houston County Alabama is found to have complied with state and federal statutes required to commence banking operations. The Oct 1905 certification by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, confirms approval to begin business.
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