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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
1
Clarence Cobb, 12, son of Mr and Mrs A A Cobb, living south of town, died last night from stomach trouble after a sudden midnight decline. The father Mr Cobb was in Dubhan on business yesterday. community offers sympathy to the grieving family.
Walter Smith, a Black man, was tried in the mayor's court before Mayor Baker for stealing a pair of overalls from another Black man. He was fined $20 or sixty days work for the city, and chose labor after deeming payment unaffordable.
Old Uncle Harry Cidnare who lived seven miles west of Dothan died at his home yesterday. He was father to several children and has many grandchildren. A Confederate veteran, the funeral will be held this evening at Past Gake Church one mile south of Pinel ard. The first Sunday in October the old soldiers will meet at his grave for ceremonies.
District committee assembles in prominent counties including Dothan Ballack and Geneva to oppose the constitutional amendment. Members listed include W. OU Aerve Dothan B. Boy Bufala Walter C. Oates Mead land J. W. Corbitt Date Coun t EB. Golson Ballack C. Doster Jr. Coffee Alford Geneva Wad dell Russell.
Hunter Willis diroe Co reports a broad coffee selection with a claim of leadership in the market and provides phone contact 309 for inquiries and orders.
Dewey Hardy ten year old son of Mr and Mrs D C Hardy died at the family home on Headland Avenue after illness with meningitis. The bright boy had been a favorite in the neighborhood and his death is deeply mourned by friends and family.
An ordinance authorizes issuing up to eight thousand dollars in Extension Sanitary Sewerage System bonds of the City of Dothan to extend the sewerage system. Voters approved the measure on August 16, 1909 with 212 in favor and none against. Bonds run twenty years at five percent interest, payable semiannually, secured by the city.
Mr John Sanders plans a tidy home on North Foster and will build a $5 H residence on the same lot. The contract goes to Mr J W Banehman who will also supervise. When finished it will be one of the prettiest houses in Lawn.
Miss Marc Haris is sent to Ma vine today and Leis returns from Hartford. Chas Carliste and Alea Monds visit Blakely on a business trip. Hunter Withs cirne Cn Plane 809 referenced. Tuesday the 21st marks the millinery opening at Whaley's First Fall. 17-4
The pastor invites the public to join Sunday evening strolls through the New Testament Art Gallery led by the Divine Spirit. Congregants will experience guided reflection with splendid imagery and messages as part of worship at the First Baptist Church.
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