28 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1911
Page
1
Henry D Clayton of this district will speak at the court house at noon Monday. The event invites citizens to attend as he tours the district. he recently visited Dothan but stayed briefly and will address the audience during court adjournment.
The WEFA district plans a lively fall circuit with community events across the county. A large gathering is anticipated as Congresasan St Cington of Buffala addresses citizens on Monday, followed by a major turnout on Tuesday. A dispute over a discharged note leads Hodges to assault Dr Gillespie and a constable, ending in a gun draw and altercation. Mrs Hodges is injured and damages sought for personal injury and expenses.
The murderer of Marshal Newberry, Charlie Weest, was captured near Bainbridge on October 27 and brought to Decatur County. A mob in Jakin had killed several Black people and burned a tobacco warehouse after news of the marshal’s slaying. Weest, claimed to have shot in self defense, is said to have escaped to Burma before capture.
Obituary notes the death of A V Lee at his Montgomery home after a brief illness. Born near Harbour, Alta Velo Les, he served as a Confederate veteran, county clerk, and judge. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1867, later marrying Mie Lilie Lawrence of Tuscaloosa. He held public offices into 1890s Montgomery, belonged to the Masons, and is remembered for his political and legal careers.
In Astford, Mr 8 Whitt and Mrs Fila Wet of Cottonvead are linked to a reported incident involving an appendicide and a shown improvement. Maud Baxicg with other named parties appears connected to events surrounding the case.
A Southport lumber dispute case seeks 180000 in damages against Stand ard Oil and Southport Lumber Company. Oscar A Nelson of Southport died in a home fire allegedly linked to a heroin an oil mix. Plaintiffs name John F Stokes Tore Reese and Karoline Impey as involved parties. local references note a bushcrn trip and relatives visiting.
The fall term of the circuit court in Houston County convenes Monday morning with two busy dockets. A large number of cases are set for trial and several criminal cases await resolution. Debates on health and related prosecutions occupy preliminary sessions as the court prepares to call cases to order at 10 30.
Saad Ad Sc Tics Batt Toc a Ty Othe announcement lists Mr Larry Smetlaed speaking at multiple churches in town. He is scheduled Sunday through Tuesday with times including morning and evening services and a midweek town meeting to benefit the Afghan relief effort. Community leaders promote participation in First Baptist and Fire Department events.
Fragmented OCR text mentions county treasurer state filing and promise or file, with unclear locations near Andrews and Te Fas Vette Directe. Contains garbled names and numbers, lacks coherent event or outcome details.
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