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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
1
Mr. J. Guilford died yesterday at his home east of town after a car buncke removal procedure. He had lived in Dothan since 1887 and leaves a wife and two children, Joe Guilford and Mrs Batchelor. Funeral planned this afternoon at the deceased home with the Wandyman of the World in charge.
J W Daniel Sr of Midland City died yesterday afternoon after a long life of service to the community. The funeral and burial are planned for this afternoon by the Mesans, with burial to follow in the local cemetery.
A sentence notes that another Black person involved with Messrs. Newton and npree has been caught and jailed. He claims four Black people were in the contest, implying more arrests remain to be made.
Mr BE M Windham of Madrid is noted as a subscriber to the Daily Eagle in today’s publication. The brief item confirms his readership status without further details.
The article reports Mr. Farmer declining to share details on a joint debate about the constitutional prohibition amendment. He says no information now and notes supporters on both sides hope Crawford releases details early to attract a crowd for Saturday evening.
Kinsey Seminary started a new scholastic year on Monday September 13 with Principal Nua Thom and Superintendent Mrs XM Fowler in charge. Notable arrivals include Miss Mattie olfman from Graefenville and Kimmy Rushing, Jasper Bazane, and Robert Moore. Reverend Mr Fleming departed after two years serving the Bayitis Church to pursue study.
The city of Dothan authorizes bonds totaling six thousand dollars to extend the electric light system. An August 1909 election saw votes in favor and the bonds issued October 1 1909 at one thousand dollars each bearing five percent interest, payable over twenty years, with funds to expand the city lights.
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