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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
1
From Woodville Texas editor Dothan Eagle prints a reader letter recalling a 31 year old visit to Dothan Alabama and memories of early travel, people, and a barbecue briskly noted while praising old neighbors and towns. The writer mentions Ozark camp meetings Gordon and Mr Dawsey and a prank by Bill Crawford. He closes reflecting on Texas today and current W O W barbecue in Woodville.
Mrs H M Young wife of Dr Young killed herself Saturday afternoon by shooting. No reason given though she had spoken of suicide recently. Mrs O D Watson occupied rooms nearby. Dr Young and his daughter had just left. Body taken to Sinacauga for burial Sunday morning.
Dr. G H Cooper returns to Dothan after a year away. He spent time in New York and Europe, traveling for months to see sights and study his profession.
Citizens Jasper F. Barnes H T Trawick A L Clark J T Edmonson W E Hathorn built and own their telephone line. They purchased phones and pay the Dothan exchange a fee for connections.
A few months ago residents switched from gasoline engines to electric motors to gain year round power. Now current is uncertain due to coal supply issues and freight costs. Consumers urge the town to provide stable power or withdraw service, seeking relief and protection from ongoing outages.
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C. S. C. Brown of Greensboro North Carolina has rented the building next to the Eagle office to run a wholesale produce business. He brings broad experience and expects Dothan to be a good location. His family will join soon. H. C. Coreland moves into the former J. T. Binion house on N Oates Street. Binion relocated to a home he built at West Over. L. N. Hansell returns from a short vacation to resume duties with the Coast Line at Gainesville Florida.
At St Paul the National Editorial Association elected R. H. Walker of the Limestone Democrat as corresponding secretary and W H Judson of the Bessemer Weekly as chairman of the resolutions committee. Alabama editors are well represented with Maj Screws of the Advertiser as former president and Jacob Pep perman on the executive committee.
Merchants handling Eagle Contest tickets state tickets are issued only for cash purchases. Goods charged until the first of the month will not qualify for tickets. The policy aims to emphasize cash trade.
Dr. Lewis Hilson and Miss Delma Jarvis announce a wedding to be held tomorrow at the home of Mr. W. T. Jarvis in Kinsey. Hilson plans to return to college this fall after vacation. Both are well known with many friends wishing them happiness. Miss Mollie Grant declines entering the Piano and Watch contest naming her reasons.
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