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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
A long open ditch east of Oates crossing on West Powell Street has stagnant water that floods the bottom and acts as a mosquito hatchery. The health officer notes illnesses tied to the ditch and urges action to drain and cover the four foot deep water to prevent accidents.
Chester W. Newton of Dothan to wed Miss Eva Martin of Abbeville at Abbeville Methodist Church on October 5. After a wedding tour, they return to Dothan to establish a home at the Peterman residence on N Foster Street.
Early today Will Stephens an employee at the Dothan Oil mill suffered a scalp wound when a belt on a moving wheel caught a pipe in his hands. The accident occurred as he attempted to adjust the belt. Local cotton prices and farmer independence in selling are noted along with theater listings and local visitors.
Frank C. Bennett, longtime Hamlin hardware merchant, wed Miss Efa Lou Brown of Hamlin on a Wednesday in December. Bennett trained in Dothan and has many friends who wish him happiness. note from Commissioner Y L Brackin about individual paths chosen by the Supreme Builder.
The Jewish New Year starts this evening at sundown and tomorrow all observant Jews will close for the festival. Mrs. Jim Strickland of Montgomery has moved into a newly completed residence near M. D. Hornsby's place. Advertisers are urged to submit ad changes the evening before they are to appear. The force has a set daily schedule, and last minute ads may cause some items to be omitted.
Floyd McCarty has been moved from the Central road to the Dothan and Panama City route but does not know start date. The road has not supplied a mail car yet, and the run will not begin until it is provided.
The piece argues a good chance for Democrats to elect the president this year with Bryan gaining support. It notes Republicans are divided and New York’s Hughes contest stirs internal conflict. It also discusses setting December 23 or 24 as the vote date to finish reception of ballots and boost early Christmas shopping.
Discussion warns that credit is too easy in Dothan as a man known for scams flees to another city after victimizing local merchants. Mentions calls for references, a political snapshot of Ohio and Illinois races, and local notices including a lost trunk on the A and St. A road near Dothan Panama City with a reward offered.
Yesterday J L Tedder and Miss Ellie Folkes married without notice. The bride is daughter of J W Folkes and the couple’s wedding was not unexpected. Camp Bartow calls all veterans to a meeting at the courthouse on October 6 for important business.
Dothan merchants emphasize attracting trade from nearby towns like Slocomb Malvern Taylor Hartford Coffee Springs Samson and other communities urging local buyers to expand shopping beyond Dothan.
I. Y. Palmer of Columbia was reported to be in the city last night, drawing local attention from residents and visitors.
The commissioners met in special session to call a school tax election but adjourned after determining a special meeting cannot authorize the vote in time. A marriage license issued to Dr J C Watson and Miss Edna Binion. Binion taught in Georgian. Watson resides there. Crawford and wife and Miss Bessie Clark returned from Panama City with reports of fresh fish ready for arrivals. R Z Gwaltney of Hartford traveled via the Central this morning.
The article urges progress on a new local building with government delays seen as improving in time. It notes hope for a startup before frost, calls for police supervision during construction, and promotes local business and advertising while prioritizing homegrown news and Dothan and Houston county coverage.
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