Democrats Poised for Presidential Victory Says Polls
The piece notes strong Democratic momentum in the 1908 race with Bryan drawing large crowds while Republicans show divisions in New York Ohio and Illinois. It mentions Hughes disputed in New York and Foraker Standridge conflicts Hearst exposure and Stephenson as a rising Democratic vice president candidate.
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Ohio
Nile
Foraker
Hearst
Democrats
Trong Tian
Cen Hatmon
Orer
Taft
The New Building
Local observers express cautious optimism about a new government project and its impact on town life. The piece predicts a delayed start but eventual progress, noting potential employment and advertising benefits for the community.
Easy credit in town sparks caution and claims
Local reports accuse a man named Ian of exploiting loose credit to swindle merchants in Dothan over several months. He allegedly gathered funds, fled to another city, and relied on minimal visible support while posing as a trustworthy buyer.
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Ian
Voting contest date set before Christmas Eve push
Dec 23 note says a voting contest will close at four o clock on December 8 Wednesday though uncertain due to garbled text. It explains fixing a cut off time two days before Christmas to encourage earlier shopping and avoid last minute rush while ensuring fair handling of the tally.
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Jnot
Deceber
Lee
Advertisers urged to submit ad copies the night before
The notice explains advertisers should bring changes the evening prior to publication. It notes the daily production schedule and warns last minute submissions disrupt the workflow and require undoing planned work.
Local Tradesmen Change Jobs and Travel
J H McAnnilty left for Montgomery to work for a railroad company while J E Helms returned to town and rejoined his former shop. Warren Helms took a bookkeeper post at Samson oil mill after a year in Mississippi. Mrs Mattie Davis returned to Fowltown after visiting relatives. M A North moved his paper from Coffee Springs to Ashford. N B Crawford and daughter Mattie visit Panama City for a few days.
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Warren Helms
Mississippi
Samson
Mattie Davis
Fowltown
Low Ah
N. B. Crawford
Mattie
Panama City
Sheriff sale of Parker merchandise in Houston County
Writ of rendition directs public auction of the complete stock of goods wares and merchandise belonging to O K Parker to satisfy a judgment in favor of Richmond Beale. Sale set for October 6 at legal hours at Webb in Houston County Alabama. dated September 2, 1908.
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Circuit Court
Houston County
Alabama
O K Parker
Richmond Beale
Warker
Pair Wed Quietly Without Announcement
Yesterday JL Tedder married Wins Ellie Folkes in a private ceremony. The bride is the daughter of J W Folkes and the couple married without prior notice, though the event was not unexpected.
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JL. Tedder
Ellie Folkes
J. W. Folkes
Bridge Club Prize Winners Highlight Social Scene
The Wednesday Evening Bridge Club met yesterday afternoon with Miss Evelyn Farmer and Miss Mac Howard Shea winning a handsome picture as prize. Library ladies push Tag Day for library support and ponder making town an absolute free library with business support. Voters monitor campaign progress as warm weather nears.
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Wednesady Evening Bridge’ Club
Evelyn Farmer
Mac Howard Shea
Absute
Route changes by T J Werring switch from weekly to daily
T J Werring of Route t called in and switched from the weekly to the daily. Several routes from Dothan may adopt the daily service if no major issues arise.
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T. J Werring
Dothan
Paper delivery aims to hit earlier press time
The editor explains a late press caused by office staff while delivery teams will push to have papers out before night. Readers who expect daily issues will receive the paper as timely as possible, though some days may still vary.
Seven-year-old Picker Drives High Cotton Output
W. T. Cannon visits town claiming his seven year old son picks a hundred pounds of cotton daily. He says the boy can gather his own crop and that no Dothan darkies are hauled to or from the fields.
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W. T. Cannon
Panama City excursion sells seventy tickets from Dothan
The Atlanta and St Andrews Bay line ran an excursion to Panama City yesterday selling about 70 tickets from Dothan.
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Atlanta
St. Andrews Bay
Panama City
Dothan
Dothan Theater Opens Tonight Under New Management
The program in today’s paper outlines the Dothan Theater debut tonight with new management at the helm. It details showtimes and a refreshed lineup aimed at drawing local audiences.
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Dothan Theater
G W CollinS Pays for Paper at Pansey
G W Collins of Pansey visited and paid for his newspaper, settling his account on the spot.
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G W'Collins
Pansey
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Parker
Ezelle
Haberdashers
J. H. McAnnilty
Montgomery
J. E. Helms
Slocomb
M. A. North
Coffee Springs
Ashford
Sheriff's Sale
Baller
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Sadie
Button
M. Cherry
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