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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
4
A fragmented account describes a mock assault on harbor forts near Boston. Police and defense planners discuss removing buoys markers and lighthouse illuminations to simulate enemy approaches. The scenario blends a naval strike with land defenses and minor character notes emerge from the garbled text.
The account notes a bewitching poem by Whitcomb Riley read at the St. Cecelia club gathering. Mrs Evelyn Farmer presided, welcoming members to a year of work, with roll call by Mrs Ethel Williams and a paper on Neo-French School theories presented by Mrs Drewry Foy.
After a welcome talk by Mrs Lb G Y Baker the meeting opened with a short program. Three solos by Mrs P M Gaines Miss Lucile Betlated and Mike Sallie Belle Cooper plus a violin solo by Miss Margaret Putchler delighted attendees before light refreshments.
Miss Palmer and Mrs. Gellerstedt performed a duet to finish the program. Members were invited to dine with fruit pave and sand wicher. Mrs. W. I. Forrester was elected delegate to the Federation meeting in Selma in November. Next clan meetings set for the 21st with Mrs. Eric Gellerstedt.
The first meeting of the Dothan Harmony Club was held yesterday afternoon with Mrs. G. M. Lewis presiding. The hall parlor and dining room were prettily decorated.
Washington reports a second tropical storm nearing the Gulf coast with warnings from Mobile to Cedar Keys. Radio dispatches cite a distinct disturbance in the central Gulf of Mexico. In Atlanta, William J. Bryan announces plans to stay active in politics but not seek any office.
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