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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
2
An odd editorial note describes subscription rates and a newspaper venture led by Christian Seane or Seane with hopes for a daily paper. It laments patronage and timing issues, promising watchful progress of a Monitor style journal and imagination driving the project.
A fragmented excerpt references Houston county Latford delay on road building, noting counties issue bonds up to 100000 dollars. It mentions public criticism of editors, small town dynamics, and a brief weather lament across Montgomery Dothan and Prattville areas.
A damaged notice describes a bankruptcy related sale of property by the estate of a deceased person. The document lists a court supervised sale date in a public venue and provides a partial description of the property to be sold. Names and exact details are partially obscured.
A fragmentary ad offers a hack line service promising round-the-clock public access. It mentions Tam running a first class hack line and urges public trust with contact at phone 304.
City Market advertises trusted service and quality with a long history since 1901. The notice lists two telephone lines 64 and 373 for customer contact.
The piece recounts railroad mishaps involving Taft and Tate during a touring schedule. It notes a minor wreck in Ohio and a larger incident where two big engines failed to move a Pullman train on a hill. Roosevelt is referenced for potential future actions and political implications.
A local plant named Biba Heights was destroyed by fire on Thursday evening. The facility, powered by water, suffered near total loss with no fire-fighting arrangements in place.
Mr. Herman Behrman of Dothan and Miss Jennye Buer of Eufaula were married Thursday evening at the bride's mother's home. The couple have returned to Dothan to reside and are accorded many congratulations. The bride comes from one of Eufaula's prominent families and the groom is a leading local businessman.
Senator J. H. Bankhead arrived in Dothan on the 11:15 train and spoke at 2:00 about improving ponds and public roads. He argued the national government should help fund roads with state and county cooperation, presenting a plain appeal to all Mississippians in his audience.
The Court of Ald Goutry Probate in Jubove ends admin proceeding for Tashan Morta's estate. Sale to liquidate debts and costs, listing household and kitchen furniture and 107 acres, at public auction between legal hours. Payment terms include cash or cash plus twelve equal monthly installments with 8 percent interest. Butler is administrator.
State of Alabama suit against James Phillips, a resident of Florida, requires publication in the Dothan Bugle weekly for five weeks to plead an answer or demur. The decree pro confesso may be taken if ignored. Filing at offices in Dothan, November 14, 1908. JoM Cady, Register.
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