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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
2
The excerpt lists publication details for the Dothan Eagle and a weekly edition WHABKLY with different posting days. It notes a one year subscription and references Thanksgiving with a reflective remark on relief after the holiday.
A short Thanksgiving section notes no serious injuries or incidents from local accidents. Authorities report routine travel, minor fender benders, and standard holiday safety warnings with no major emergencies recorded.
In South Alabama this town stands on par with another in yearly competition, claiming parity across the current year and matching its rival in key measures.
Vacant houses in Do and surrounding areas are being filled while business activity improves and real estate markets awaken.
Forecast hints at a shift in seasonal conditions with fresher air and a potential cold snap. Forecasters warn the change may bring below average temperatures and stronger winds as autumn moves toward winter.
A casual invitation asks someone to take a day off and join a group next week. The note suggests taking two days off if possible and brings along family members including boys, girls, and the mother.
Citizens are told a daily program will operate in Dothan next week. People with or without business in the city are invited to visit and try to gain entry or participate.
Merchants of Dethan vow to maximize value for every dollar during the upcoming week and beyond, encouraging shoppers to seek best deals and smart spending.
No town in Alabama of its size carries so large and complete a line of what the public wants in goods as Dothan. You can get what you want in Dothan any day.
County Commissioners pass resolutions ordering an election on Monday Jan 4 1909 to approve bonds for road construction and school funding. Road bonds total 100000 dollars in 1000 dollar denominations at five percent interest for twenty years. A one tenth of one percent tax levy on real and personal property will fund the public schools for ten years from 1909 to 1918. The measure aims to improve roads and schools for the county.
The measure promises enhanced prosperity by boosting land values and making mortgages easier, with a united expectation that voters will approve. A failure to ratify would be a step backwards, unseen by this community, and the bond idea is viewed as a popular, nearly unanimous hope for growth.
Governor Comer plans an early spring extra session to push stronger enforcement of the state ban. He has indicated action may focus on tighter enforcement, though no specific measures are stated, and supporters argue the law deserves a fair trial with general adherence in Mobile and other cities.
The city faces a critical need for a new high school building to prevent students leaving for nearby towns. An earnest effort aims to raise $25,000 and have the school house completed before the next fall term, hoping financial obstacles can be overcome.
M. Pelham, once superintendent of the water and light plant, arrived in the city after years away and spent time with old friends. He is now at work in Jacksonville. During his stay in Dothan he met many friends.
Men from Decatur Alabama toured the city seeking a location for a wagon factory and implement plant. They would invest no less than 200000 and provide hundreds of jobs if they locate here, after attending an automobile meet in Savannah.
Mr Bi Dean, moving from near Albany, Ga, buys out Mr Gregry's cafe on East Main Street in Dothan. Dean plans to continue the cafe business and directs subscribers with limited funds to settle dues so deliveries can be arranged.
A local resident W C Tluevins of Route 5 visits the town this evening to pay for the weekly Lost Field Cross. A separate rental ad seeks a seven room house with sanitary connection electric lights on S Oates Street. Also mentions medical services at Dr C W Hilliard and the Houston National Bank hours and phone.
A white and liver colored pouter named Nell disappeared from town ten days ago and a Liberal reward is offered by D.C. Carmichael for Nell's return or information leading to her recovery.
State authorizes attachment notice in the case of WB Davidson against J T Martin. Property levied includes a cultivator and stalk cutter. Publication required weekly for three weeks before December 19 in the Dothan Eagle. Mail copy to defendant if address known. dated November 20, 1908.
Notice of a bargain sale of household furniture including parlor bed rooms dining room and kitchen pieces. Interested buyers are invited to visit the residence at 42 North Oates Street to view the items and make purchases. The ad includes a phone contact for Smitivas Insurance Agency with the number 234.
Notice announces the sale of sand loaded in ear C. of G. 15834 weighing 55900 pounds. The public outcry sale occurs December 18, 1908, before the courthouse door in Dothan. Sand consignor is Dothan Foundry & Machine Co. proceeds cover demurrage and freight. Inspection available at Central of Ga. Ry. Co. yard in Dothan.
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