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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1929

Page

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Several Civil Cases Settled in Circuit Court Session

In the current civil division session of the circuit court several cases settled. E. H. Rogers of Central of Georgia Railroad won $493.37 over stock claims. W. C. King received $750 from O. L. and J. J. Baker in an auto accident dispute. J. M. Ingram was awarded $35 against Ben Brantley for injuries from a crash. Nora Pope got $750 from C. E. and Jere Segrest in an auto case. Francis Phillips earned $400 by agreement from J. A. Stallings. suit against Joe Martin Stallings was dismissed.

Civil Division Circuit Court E. H. Rogers Central of Georgia Railrord Rogers W. C. King 0. L J. J. Baker J. M. Ingram Ben Brantley Nora Pope C. E Jere Segrest Francis Phillips J. A. Stallings Bama Phillips Joe Martin Stallings

Athens Man Bound Over to Grand Jury on Murder Charge

Eu gene Poff aged 52 was bound over to the grand jury on a murder charge for the killing of Harry Hurter Ardmore merchant after a preliminary hearing in Athen Alabama before Judge J E Clem. The state produced a confession by Poffs wife 50 who corroborated many details of the confession.

Athens Athen, Ala Eugene Poff Harry Hurter Ardmore J. E. Clem Poff

Athletic Club to Be Formed in City Meeting

Several young men plan to form an athletic club with a building already secured. The Sunday night meeting will finalize arrangements and announce new members such as Adam Grant Celsus Spann Flowers Crawford James Spann John B McAllister Whit Harris Gavin Whitsett Wil Gaines J T Trafwick Jr G T Cooper Leonard Speaks and John Flowers with more to join after the building is leased.

Anthletic Club Adam Grant Celsus Spann Flowers Crawford James Spann John B McAllister Whit Harris Gavin Whitsett Wil Gaines J. T. Trawick G. T. Cooper Leonard Speaks John Flowers

8 Communists Jailed After Fire Arms and Ammunition Found

CHARLOTTE September 15 communists members and organizers of the national Textile Workers union were jailed for investigation after guns and ammunition were found in the residence they lived in. A bench warrant by Superior Court Judge Thomas J. Shaw led to new arrests for alleged participants in a Monday night incident. Charges of conspiracy to overthrow the government were placed against the men by city officials.

Charlotte National Textile Workers Union Inn Superior Court Thomas J. Shaw

Cotton Market Opens Steady in New York Futures

Cotton futures in New York opened steady with Ort. 18.79 Der 19.12 and nearby months Jan 19.10 March 19.31 May 19.52.

New York

Civil non jury court calendar set for September 30

A civil non jury division session of the circuit court is scheduled for Monday September 30. The docket lists numerous cases including First National Bank against ZT Johnson, Town of Columbia against Oscar Pearce, Dothan National Bank against Brazil et al, and many others with various plaintiffs and defendants across local firms and towns.

Circuit Court M.S. Davie W. H. Harris W. A. Shaw W. P. Roberts First National Bank Johnson Wm. Lamb Geo. Moody Coast. Co S. & S. Tire Co W. B. Wright Town of Columbia Oscar Pearce Dothan National Bank B. &. Brazil Geo. C. Reynolds D. J J. L. Gheesling W. M. Womack M. F. Damon W. OH. Frazier M. Fr. Daman W. H. Frazier Mealzie B. Hart Talmadge May Hugh Graham Square Ward Birmingham Furniture Mfg. Co Fenn McArthur Wilson & Sons W. Ll. Andress Wenn Town of Cottonwood L. J. Espy Flenings Dothan Guara Ca Wwathen Pathen Guune Co Whitesead & Fae

Monument to Vienna girl Margarete Mannhartt planned in Sterneck Square

A monument honoring Margarete Mannhartt, a ten year old girl who was killed after a vehicle struck the path of children in her care, is to be erected in the gardens of Sterneck Square under Vienna city council auspices.

Vienna Sterneck Square Corncgo Margarete Mannhartt

Man Fatally Hurt In Pansy Crash

Five people were injured when a car driven by P G Granger crashed into a cotton wagon at Pansy. H U Blanchard suffered a crushed skull and is believed dying at a local hospital. Granger and two Blanchard children had severe bruises but are not in serious condition. L T Carroll, driving the wagon, is at home with undetermined injuries.

P. G. Granger Grangeburge Fansy H. U. Blanchard Crosby Granger Blanchard L. T. Carroll Dothan

Cake lines blur as you eat before you know it

A witty reflection on certainty in daily life where the savor comes only after the bite, suggesting that enjoyment often precedes verification of ownership or safety. The line playfully questions patience and perception.

Practice Game Set At Wiregrass Stadium This Afternoon

Coach Paul Tubbs schedules a practice game at Wiregrass Stadium this afternoon with two squads of players set for four quarters. The 3:30 kickoff follows a date change from the 22nd to the 27th to allow squad development before facing local high school competition.

Paul Tubbs Wiregrass Stadium Tindell May Kirkland Martin Williams Smith Boozer Hanrahan Brown Meritt Spann McCarty Harrison Zachery Harris Clark Johnson Holmes Cox MccKay Ford Espy Tubbs Cempe- Tirdel Mayends Chedule

Severnce Sought in Cottonwood Bank Robbery Case

J L Holland Henry Newman Al Gibson Williams C Taylor and Richard Harrison through their lawyers sought severance yesterday, meaning separate trials for the Cottonwood Bank robbery. The first case is set for Friday with a 29 juror special venue. Holland Halland, who confessed and implicated others, pleaded not guilty and will fight the case.

J. L. Holland Henry Newman al Gibson Williams C. Taylor Richard &. Harrison Cottonwood Bank J. L. Halland

Rumanian Law Grants Betrothal Rights in New Bill

In Bucharest Gr Junian the minister of justice introduced a marriage and divorce bill giving betrothal vows legal standing for the first time. Damages may be sought if a man breaks an engagement without cause and gifts may be returned. Divorced women may keep their spouse name but must hyphenate with their maiden name. Desertion carries fines from six to sixty six dollars and may incur jail in aggravated cases.

Bucharest Gr. Junian

University of Tokyo offers course in Chinese character writing

The University of Tokyo begins a course in writing Chinese ideographs using brush and ink. Former premier Count Keigo Kiyoura serves as the principal lecturer for the program.

Tokyop University of Tokyo Keigo Kiyoura

Gang violence tied to slot racket eyed in three killings

Police linked a slot machine racket to a spate of three gang killings on the Upper East Side this month. The latest victim, Thomas Ahern, a rumored chauffeur and speakeasy operator, was found with a gunshot wound in a parked car, near the scene of another slaying a day earlier. James Batto and Joseph Oxshone were among the earlier victims tied to the same turf war.

New York Thomas Ahern James Batto Joseph Oxshone

Plow Horse Rescues Child as Mules Attack

In Pontotoc Mississippi a plow horse lifted a frightened boy to safety after a mule pasture attack. The 2 year old son of Leroy Wilder Jr. wandered near Cherry Creek Road north of Pontotoc and was pulled away from danger by the plow horse as rescuers called for his parents. A search by the boy’s family continued as authorities assessed injuries and the cause of the incident.

Pontotoc Mies Sept Eld Boll Ron

Prohi Officer Freed in Labor Day Liquor Raid Case

The death of Jake Keller near Badin while an alleged Labor Day liquor raid may be grand jury material despite the acquittal of Louis Henderson on murder charges. Henderson testified at a preliminary hearing as the Baldwin County solicitor reported. The widow and others testified Henderson ordered the car halted and fired a pistol, causing Keller to be shot as he drove. The case involves conflicting accounts of events around the raid and police testimony.

Bay Mininete Jake Keller Badihepe Labor Day Louis Henderson Hilling Hubert Hall Baldwin County Hachland Charles Lowell Henderson Alonin Soenouctige Travide Keiler Gitalls Piawell Fralt Bie Intel Keiler A. Mo

Anne to Fly With Lindy Over Route Around Caribbean

Fragmentary text mentions a planned flight with Lindy over the Caribbean route. The garbled prose references Lindbergh era themes and a New York air story with dates and names unreadable.

Anne Lindy Caribbean

Air mail pilot dies after fog crash in Georgia

Pilot Sid Molloy of Columbus Mississippi was fatally injured when a New York Atlanta airmail plane crashed into a radio tower at Fort Pearson in fog. Soldiers pulled him from the wreckage and he died at a hospital. Officials could not confirm mail loss. 100 pounds of 400 were destroyed. Molloy, 27 and unmarried, left Richmond the previous night and was well known in the South.

Atlanta Sid Molloy Columbus Miss Fort MecPearson Pitcairn Aviation, Inc Molloy Richmond Rando Malloy

Last Lecture of Dr Hudson at Baptist Church

Tonight at the Baptist Church Dr Hudson delivers his final lecture to large crowds. The event, titled Crevyint a Church through Fellow, is expected to draw parishioners and the public who are urged to attend and hear his stirring address.

Dr. Hudson Baptist Church Clay

Florida Woman Dies At Home Near Malone

Mrs Sallie Hl Beverette, 74, died at her home near Malone Florida around 7 this morning. She is survived by three sons and several relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Heyl Paris funeral home in Malone.

Florida Malone Sallie Hl Bverette Eer Hoe Teterreseer Ntp

Forsaken Pictures Talk of Town Survey

A fragmented passage discusses a town survey and a local figure known as He Gast. It mentions a ten mile distance, a farm, and uncertainty about a scene or event seen by the speaker, with references to weeks and days and unknown pictures.

Officials defer Che'r Commerce Drive to Monday

Chamber of Commerce officials announce the membership drive will end Monday due to interference from several agencies and current circuit court sessions. They report strong support for a three year industrial expansion in Dothan and expect to complete planned drive routes by Monday.

Chamber of Commerce Circuit Court

Crickets Swarm Macon Miss and Disrupt City Hall

A colossal cricket swarm invaded Macon Mississippi on September 1 disrupting a city council meeting as crickets filled the chamber and streets. The insects covered white walls and opened grounds as residents collected sacks of crickets to carry away.

Macon Miss

Abandon Hope For Lake Ship Andastaml

The missing gravel ship Andastaml three days overdue from Grand Haven Michigan prompted a Coast Guard search. No clues were found in Lake Michigan or along shore about the vessel fate. Captain Albert Anderson and crew of 28 face slim odds if the ship sprang a leak.

Chicago Andastaml Coast Grand Haven Mich Lake Mchigan Albert Anderson

Bold Bad Brain Is Captured By Cops

Mobile officers report capturing a bear believed to have entered homes by chimney and stolen food. The animal was found in a kitchen and restrained after climbing into residence at night. No injuries reported.

Howe

Weather Update for Alabama

Partly cloudy conditions with a chance of a thundershower. Forecast notes some flare of activity on Friday and Saturday with unsettled skies.

Alabama

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