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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1930
Page
7
Multiple rental notices including a 403 N Lena house available November 1st with phone contacts 164 or 70 a furnished stucco home for Oct 18th by B W Armt rong and Mrs I L Holland 400 N Cherry St with phone 422 plus several other 5 and 6 room residences and first floor apartments with private baths listed by F M Gaines and others.
In Houston County Probate Court on October 27 1930 a sale of Hodnett estate personal property is ordered for cash during legal hours. Items include dozens of law books digests reports act codes and office furnishings. Sale conducted by administrator John W Rish in Dothan Alabama with a final settlement pending for Addie B Owens estate.
In the Probate Court of said state and county J W Bowen administrator files for final settlement of the Jernigan estate. The hearing is set for October 27 1930 for all interested to appear and contest if desired. Houston County Alabama Judge H K Martin presiding. Tax Assessment Notice for City of Dothan Alabama 1930 tax roll open for inspection and council set to hear objections October 20 1930. City Clerk L P Scarborough notes. Oct 10.
The Circuit Court of Houston County Alabama requires Bessie Mae Ferrell Iola Mildred Ferrell and Sidney Scafe Ferrell to answer the bill of complaint within forty days from first publication. The order notes non residence and unknown addresses, with publication in Dothan Eagle for three weeks. All names and dates reflect court actions and the county notices.
Extension classes for Dothan teachers and county residents will be held at Dothan High School. Tonight at 7 o'clock Mr. Shaver of Auburn leads dramatics and play production. Tomorrow at 9 o'clock Dr. Marphet of Alabama and Dr. Farmer of Troy teach school management and the principal and his school.
Senator Hugo Black will address the public at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the city auditorium. The note mentions tax assessment procedures and official approval dates in October 1930, with city authorities stating the plan for assessment and return to the council.
County residents will vote Tuesday on a 5 percent bond issue to refinance $300 000 in debt over 30 years. Proceeds will pay outstanding warrants lowering annual interest from 24 000 to 19 515 43 and saving about 434 537 10 over the loan term per officials.
Chicago AP reports mixed livestock results from the USDA sale. Hogs 2,900 head steady to 15 lower with buyers cautious. top 10.05 and bulk 160-300 lbs 9.65-10.00. Cattle 2,500 head, calves 1,000, steady, yearlings 13.35. steers 7.00-8.50 for common grades, slaughter steers 9.25-13.35 depending on weight. fat ewes 3.00-3.75 and lambs 8.90-9.10 for good to medium quality. Sheep generally weak with bids down.
Raw sugar opened unchanged to 3 points higher with firmer bids as Cuban-connected houses cover and buy. First price 4.45 for fine granulated, refiners indicating a late day move to 4.55. Overall turnover light and cautious at the start of trading.
Broadus Willoughby proprietor of the Dothan Jitney-Jungie announces Founders Week Sale from October 12 to 18. Six days of discounts on fine groceries with store decorations food demonstrations and visitor surprises to celebrate the store name its 11th birthday and a 63 year building program history.
Cotton trading opened steady with declines of 6 to 10 points as southern and local selling pressured prices. New December slipped to 10.21 and March to 10.52 before covering absorbed losses, later firming modestly as trade buying and hedging supported the market.
Firemen responded to a 10 30 call at Osney Patterson house 319 East Main Street finding only a burned B X cable causing no structural damage.
Mrs Dullie MacDonald describes severe postnatal weakness after twins Io and brainy run, claiming Sargon Pills cleared poisons and restored health. She credits material aid from Young Drug Co. at 23204 20th Ave N Birmingham.
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