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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
2
A scrambled notice discusses a second class mail application for Leithan Ale and other local topics. It mentions subscription rates, weather, power company actions, circuses, the Dothan area, and political opinions urging voters to support constitutional amendments and party efforts.
The people of Alabama will vote next Tuesday on three proposed amendments to the State Constitution. One amendment lets 500 electors petition a county probate judge to call a vote on a new county, easing county creation. The text is incomplete for the other amendments and their specific effects.
The notice urges quick purchase of low priced city lots and houses in Lat and St Andrews areas. It lists multiple parcels including a seven room cottage, a six plus room house, two brick town buildings, and large land tracts priced at five and seven fifty per acre. The seller, Pall, invites buyers to see and purchase now.
The article notes Alabama unique in the union with a four year sexi lature schedule and discusses possible return to two year terms after complaints. It also mentions a proposed third amendment likely to face little opposition, while opposing use of proceeds from state contracts for road building and maintenance.
The article notes seven rural Dothan post office clerks once belonged to the Democratic party. Four crossed to Republicans, while three remained, and patrons along their mail routes praise carriers who advocate for their party. It urges readers to vote and influence neighbors to support their party and increase Tuesday's majority.
A.M. Dosia Kornegay and Bryant Burkett were married by Esqr W J Baxley at his residence near Martin and Turn as their horse bolted in fright during the ceremony. Burkett and the horse driver were involved in the commotion with some injuries but no serious harm reported. J Renfroe visited Hartford. the Elite Opera House to host a Lycetin program tonight at 7 o'clock.
Secretary Layfield has discussed a cigar factory in Dothan with Mr John Batain of Mobile. Batain arrived to scout a home and location for the factory as 15 furniture, equipment and tobacco have already been prepared. The community extends a warm welcome and wishes the venture success.
Yesterday morning Will Espy of Gordon shot and killed a Black laborer on his property in a potato patch near the house amid a dispute. No further particulars are available as authorities investigate the incident.
The notice argues for amending county lines to favor more accessible governance. It cites Sam Dunnearly’s recovery, compares Alabama to Georgia, and details large counties by square mileage to show how expanded counties can serve dispersed rural residents.
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