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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
2
Mrs J E McCants of Wart sford was brought to Dothan for medical treatment nine weeks ago. Doctors have done what they can for rheumatism and other illnesses. Her husband returned her to Hartford today and the family thanks friends in Dothan who remembered them during her stay.
A reflective item notes moonshine and whiskey causing legal strain in Houston County Courts, while the cotton report claims ample supply keeping prices low. It jokes about political influence on cotton and mocks advertising trends and photo styles in the papers.
A Sunday dawn blaze destroyed the Dothan crate factory north of the Central gin, endangering nearby property. Fire crews focused on saving the gin as the Taunton operated shop burned completely. Estimated loss around 1500 dollars, largely insured, with origin still unknown.
In Quincey Fin Nov 21 a courtroom shooting leaves Thomas Smith dead and Doctor Robert Montagu wounded. Two Massey brothers and Covington under arrest as gunfire erupts during a tense attempt to resolve long standing county tensions. Authorities say the volley began abruptly with no clear initial shooter.
A foggy listing reports Sun Brothers Bag Shows setting up on a vacant lot near Jam Carton with a big crowd gathering for the event. The text notes additional performances and daily hours, with prices and location details mentioned for Dothan Theatre.
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