Local Couple Returns From Tuscumbia Visit
Mr and Mrs S A Tompson and daughters return home after visiting relatives at Tuscumbia and attending Old Bethel services. They toured Florence Sheffield and the Tennessee River dam. Mr and Mrs J C Bradford of Tuscumbia visit Moulton this week. Horace Holland returns from Memphis. Rev J W Jones to preach at Enon August 15 with Rev J S Stockton pastor. Carrie Alexander, living in Decatur, guest of her parents T R Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Tompson
Tuscumbia
Old Bethel
Florence
Sheffield
Great Dam
Tennessee River
J. C. Bradford
Moulton
Enon
J. W. Jones
J. S. Stockton
Carrie Alexander
Decatur
Mrs. T. R. Alexander
Prominent Visitors Spent Thursday in Decatur and Albany
Messrs. Paul White J E Kumpe Woodfin Sandlin H F Adair and Byron Stephenson spent Thursday visiting Decatur and Albany for engagements and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Paul White
J. E Kumpe
Woodfin Sandlin
H. F. Adair
Byron Stephenson
Decatur
Albany
Miss Arnie Cowan Returns Home After Brief Visit
Miss Arnie Cowan spent two weeks in De and has returned to her home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnie Cowan
Mount Hope resident J M Steenson calls at office
J M Steenson a prominent Mount Hope citizen visited the office last Monday for a pleasant call reflecting his local standing and engage with staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Steenson
Mount Hope
Moulton Split Road Trip Baseball Games at Mount Hope
Moulton’s baseball team visited Mount Hope last Saturday and split two games, winning one and losing the other. Byron Stephenson Woodfin Sandlin and Robert White teamed with Hillsboro to play Sheffield at Hillsboro, where Hillsboro triumphed 7 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Mount Hope
Byron Stephenson
Woodfin Sandlin
Robert White
Hillsboro
Sheffield
Mrs M H Sandlin Guests Relatives In Town Creek
Mrs M H Sandlin spent the past week as a guest of relatives in Town Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Sandlin
Town Creek
Mr and Mrs Lufburrow Return From Two Week Vacation
Mr and Mrs B M Lufburrow returned home last Sunday after a two week vacation. They visited relatives and reported pleasant weather and no incidents during their travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. B. M. Lufburrow
The Best Physic Chamberlain’s tablets praised locally
A local notice extols Chamberlain’s tablets as a pleasant physic. They are easy to take mild in effect and highly prized by those familiar with their qualities. A quarter buys a bottle.
Tybee Visit Highlights Southeast Georgia Trip
A travel note recalls time spent with relatives in Southeast Georgia with portions at Tybee Island the famed Atlantic coast resort near Savannah describing leisure by the shore and seaside outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Tybee
Atlantic Ocean
Savannah
Albany Residents Spend Sunday at Home
Porter Vaugan and Louie Landers, two popular young men of Albany, spent Sunday here with home folks. L. T. Vaughan, a prominent citizen of Albany, was in Moulton Monday on business. James Bryant, the popular telephone man, of Decatur, who has spent his vacation in and near Moulton, returned to his duties Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Holland
Memphis
Porter Vaugan
Louie Landers
Albany
L. T. Vaughan
Moulton
James Bryant
Decatur
Local Social Roundup At South Main Street
Mr and Mrs H W Weisehan hosted about forty friends at a rock party last Wednesday at their South Main Street home. Mr and Mrs O L Judy entertained several of the younger set with a party last Friday to honor Miss Warren of Tennessee visiting Mrs Judy for ten days. Miss Carlton with Mr Morgan Sherrod, Courtland’s popular pair, spent a few hours here last Thursday. Mr Virgil James of Hillsboro was in town last Saturday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Weisehan
South Main Street
O. L. Judy
Miss Warren
Tennesee
Judy
Miss Carlton
Morgan Sherrod
Courtland
Virgil James
Hillsboro
Duke Wann Visits Wheeler Friends In Town
Duke Wann, a popular young man from Wheeler, spent Sunday and Monday in town as a guest of local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Wann
Wheeler
Man Leaves for Decatur to Accept Position
Mr. Roy Cowan departed Monday for Decatur to begin a new job. Misses L. E. and Annie Lee Howell of Florence are visiting the family of J. H. Latham in Landersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. and
Annie Lee Howell
Florence
J. H. Latham
Landersville
Mrs Roy Montgomery Visits Friends Here Last Week
Mrs Roy Montgomery of Danville Arkansas visited friends and relatives in the area last week, sharing time with local residents and catching up on news of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Montgomery
Danville, Ark
Mr and Mrs John White Host Dance for Nash ville Guest
Mr and Mrs John White entertained the younger set with a dance last Thursday evening. Miss Lucille Sherrill of Nashville was the honor guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Lucille Sherrill
Nashville
Mr Nathaniel Almon Returns Home After Texas Visit
Mr Nathaniel Almon spent six or seven weeks with relatives in Texas and returned home last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Almon
Texas
Attorney Robert L. Almon Visits Decatur on Business
Attorney Robert L. Almon made a business trip to Decatur last Friday. He met with local clients and discussed pending matters requiring timely action. The trip highlighted ongoing professional engagements in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Almon
Decatur
Miss Louise Almon Improves After Illness Report
Glade notes Miss Louise Almon is much improved following a slight illness. No further medical details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade
Louise Almon
Will McKelvy Leaves for Jacksonville to Accept Position
Will McKelvy, a popular young man, departed on Monday for Jacksonville Florida where he goes to take a new job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McKelvy
Jacksonville
Fla
Miss Robbie Warren Leaves Tennessee Visitor
Miss Robbie Warren of Tullahoma Tennessee, after ten days as the guest of Mrs. O L Judy, departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie Warren
Tullahoma, Tenn
Mériday for Florence Visit to Friends
Mériday plans a visit to Florence to spend time with friends and explore local connections. The schedule centers on social gatherings and reconnecting with familiar faces in the Italian city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mériday
Florence
Stitt Preaches Two Sermons at Roanoke Baptist
Rev. C. W. Stitt of Roanoke Alabama preached two good sermons at the Baptist church last Sunday drawing praise from parishioners and highlighting his steady pulpit influence in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stitt
Roanoke
Ala
The
Baptist Church
Howell Guests of Howell Parents This Week
Mr and Mrs James N Howell were guests of Mr and Mrs W 53s Howell for several days during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Howell
Mr. Howell
W. 53S. Howell
Public accountant Chapman audits county officials
R. T. Chapman, a state public accountant, spent the past week reviewing and checking the books of county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Chapman
Mrs Oxford Windham Visits Decatur Week End
Mrs John Oxford Windham of Decatur spent the week end here as the guest of her mother Mrs W C Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oxford Windham
Decatur
W. C. Cowan
Mrs R C Cleere Visists Latham Family Guests
Mrs R C Cleere and her children of Birmingham are hosted by Mr and Mrs J H Latham at Landersville as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Cleere
Birmingham
J. H. Latham
Landersville
Local Social Roundup and Notes of Distinctive Guests
Mrs R A Kirkland and son Robert of Albany were guests of Mr and Mrs Jas T Masterson for several days. Grace Knight, longtime post office clerk, resigns and moves to Burnsville Miss to visit sister Mabel Montgomery, planning future residence away from Moulton. Dr G M Carraway visited Peea t r Tuesday on business. A picnic and chicken stew is planned at Ricardson's store near Mountain Home on Tuesday August 17 with a double header ball game. Mrs Ann Rutherford of Iron Bridge died of tuberculosis at home Monday. funeral at Rutherford graveyard near Iron Bridge. J E Standridge and Miss Bertha Hames, popular duo from Caddo, married at the courthouse last Wednesday, ceremony by Judge J K Kumpe. Godspeed wished to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Knight
A. W. Walker
Burnsville
Miss
Mabel Montgomery
Grace
Moulton
Ricardson
Mountain Home
J. E. Standridge
Bertha Hames
Caddo
J. K. Kumpe
Irwin McCulloch Resigns to Enter High School
Irwin McCulloch, who has been working in Decatur since the school closed, has resigned and plans to enter the High School when it reopens on August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin McCulloch
Decatur
Herman Johnson Returns Home After Texas and Kansas Visit
Herman Johnson came back to his home Tuesday following a stay with relatives and friends in Texas and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Johnson
Texas
Kansas
Rain Improves Outlook for Local Cotton and Corn Crop
The recent rain on Monday and Tuesday improved conditions for a large crop of cotton and corn in the area, easing concerns about dryness and supporting yields for farmers in the region.
For Sale Hog and cattle lot from Alabama farmer
John White of Moulton Alabama advertises five hogs and two pigs one cow and two heifers for sale. The brief notice lists the livestock quantities and the seller's location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Moulton
Ala
For Sale Lot on Public Square in Moulton Alabama
John White advertises a 72 by 80 foot lot for sale on the Public Square in Moulton Alabama. The notice is brief and lists no conditions or pricing beyond location and seller name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Moulton
Ala
Dan Hightower to lay sidewalk at Public Square
Dan Hightower stated he will construct a concrete sidewalk in front of his two business houses on the west side of the Public Square. He expects work to begin within the next few days, signaling planned improvements for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hightower
Regular town election date and Cautauqua schedule
The regular election for town officials will be held on the second Monday in September. The Radcliffe Cautauqua will be held in Moulign on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday September 6 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sepember
Radcliffe Cautauqua
Moulign
Rub My Tism Ad Vividly Promoted as Powerful Antiseptic
An old advertisement touts Rub-My-Tism as a potent antiseptic that kills poison from cuts and cures tetter and related ailments, highlighting its broad healing claims and wartime era style promotion.
Lawrence County High School Readies for Record Enrollment
Prof A B Murphree principal prepares for a landmark year at Lawrence County High School with August 23 opening and plans for both Junior and Senior High School departments. The term promises the largest enrollment in the school's history as he notes one of the strongest faculties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Murphree
Lawrence County High School
Murphree
Sing at Templeton school house August Fourth Sun day
Felton Legg and Brier Bates will sing at the Templeton school house four miles south of Hogan's store on the Fourth Sunday in August. Many singers will be there. Everybody invited to come and bring song books and well filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felton Legg
Brier Bates
Templeton
Hogan’s Store
Miss Rebecca Hargett a Russellville guest of Mrs Sandlin
Miss Rebecca Hargett, a popular young lady of Russellville, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs J M Sandlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Hargett
Russellville
J. M. Sandlin
Board of Revenue Holds Regular Quarterly Session
The Board of Revenue met for its regular quarterly session on Monday and Tuesday. Several elections for the three mill school tax were ordered as part of the business conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenue
Farmers seek new home site by car voyage in the South
I. E. Wright and J. W. Burgess travel by automobile through Alabama Mississippi and Florida in search of a suitable location for a home. They express dissatisfaction with current roads and aim to find better routes for travel and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Wright
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Moulton Baptist Church Invites Members to Sunday School
All church members are specially invited to Sunday School to discuss calling or planning to call a pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Bastille Fall Marked On French Independence Day
The 14th of July is celebrated by France and its global children as an emblematic date. On July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille occurred, a moment likened in America to a French Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Great Man's Vanity About Caesar's Illness and Crown
A historical note describes Julius Caesar's concern with baldness. He feared illness from this worry and, discovering no remedy, wore a crown that covered the back of his head though it caused him great discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Caesar
Moulton school opens 1920 21 session under Murphree
A B Murphree principal announces the Lawrence County High School at Moulton Alabama opening August 23 with entrance examinations. The two story brick building offers college trained teachers a 1000 volume library, 23 papers, two literary societies, strong music and art programs, science and Latin tracks, junior and senior high, good labs and athletics. Tuition for music and art is four dollars monthly plus one dollar per term incidental. Good board costs twenty to twenty five dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Ala
Lawrence County
Cropper
Earl M. Hodson
A. B. Murphree
Balanced Approach to Farm Problems and Progress
A Progressive Farmer outline argues production per farm hand and farm marketing must both be advanced. It calls for doubling average crop yield with better tools, plus shifting labor from fields to homes and children to schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumig
Earmer
Chautauqua Set for September 6 7 8
Local committee announces Radcliffe Chautauqua will return Monday through Wednesday September 6 7 8 with a larger program than last year. The three day lineup features lectures concerts and youth events including Building a Community and Building a Nation themes by Dr Thomas C Blaisdel and Miss Rosa Kolhner plus performances by The Manhattan Quartets and The Peabody Concert. The event aims to boost community interest and participation with a Junior Citizenship Campaign opening Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliffe Chautauqua
Patronme Uis
Radelinc Caautsucer
Peabody Prin
Rosa Kolner
Yuli Tad
Oldest Cristoforio 1720 piano preserved in poor state
A fragment reports the oldest piano from Cristoforio 9 i year 1720 remains in weak condition. The description likens its construction to a swap with wires strained by hammers, and notes mobility limited by leather points and quill effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cristoforio
Ammers
Clearing Misconceptions About Lost Silver Mines in Kentucky
A local note from the Bureau of Mines denies a widespread belief of silver mines in Kentucky. The agency states there is no factual basis for the myth and urges caution against unverified claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Minés
Kentucky
Keep Young Keep Serene Keep Simple and Here
Fragmentary note emphasizes living calmly and fully, with intent to balance work play love and learning. Contains stray phrases about serenity, simple living, and steady presence without clear events or figures.
Fever Swings Deck as Carts Rally in Three Games
A curious note from a late edition records feverish action around a trio of matchups. The text mentions Bas, Tenic, and Fores in a tense sequence, with LaGrippe cited as a factor in the feverish performances and the crowd witnessing three strong showings.
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Mrs
Henry Delashaw
Frank Pickens
Poolville Texas
Mr. Pickens
Roy Cowan
Citizens Bank
Moulton, Alabama
R. A. Kirkland
Robert Kirkland
Jas. T. Masterson
G. M. Carraway
Peeatir
Ann Rutherford
Iron Bridge
Rutherford
Chautauua
Manhattan
Thomas C. Blaisdel
Ture
Thomas C. Blaisde
I. & Ture
Government of
United States
Marvin Dramatic A
Harry Hibsetsture
Harry Hibschture
United America
Marvin Dramatic
Sical Company
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