Obituary and reminiscences of Dr Thomas D Simms of Oakville
A long reminiscence recalls Dr Thomas D Simms a leading Oakville figure in the early fifties. Born to wealth, he built mills and a model slave quarter, married into local prominence, and mentored sons Edgar T and others. The writer praises his character, public spirit, and rural improvements while hinting at the family’s farms along West Flint creek and his lasting legacy in Lawrence County.
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Oakville
Thomas D. Simms
Simms
Moulton and
Somerville Road
West Flint Creek
West Flint
Lawrence County
Morgan County
Tennessee River
Decatur
Lance
Edgar
Moulton
Bryan
Napoleon
South
Hillsboro
Manassas
Edgar T
William Lawrence Simms
R. M. Simpson
Pin Hook
Profanity Image Across Two Towns Stirs Debate
A vivid description compares profanity to a copper telegraph wire stretching between two old towns, mantling their denizens in shame and prompting questions about public conduct and community standards.
Old Blue-Back Speller Featured by The Moulton Advertiser
Mrs. W. M. Holliman selects the blue-bound speller as a nostalgic feature. The poem recalls childhood scenes of the dingy schoolhouse by the wildwood, snow drifts, the old speller, the wooden classroom, and the biting urge to spell correctly, ending with reflections on past lessons.
Morning Thoughts For A Week Of Good Deeds And Faith
A Sunday morning meditation urges filling the day with good deeds and cheer, living as disciples of the Master who did good. It counsels cheerful persistence, helpfulness, and thoughtful judgment, trusting that heavenly order governs all and no true harm can endure. The piece contrasts weariness with gladness and urges perseverance, kindness, and hopeful faith. It concludes with a poetic note on light aiding others and Sweet Joy shared through giving, regardless of station.
Selected Aphorisms on Love and Society
A set of maxims contrasts habits, marriage, judgment, and social dynamics. It notes boys form good habits by avoiding paternal examples, married men avoid wash day home tensions, and self control or will power shapes family relations. It also comments on popularity with men influencing girls with peers.
Home Circle and the value of family life
A reflective piece extols the home circle as the center of affection and happiness. It urges kindness, honesty, and steady effort to build a cheerful, loving household, learning from past joys while pursuing meaningful deeds. It also veers into light humor about marriage, hair loss, and social manners.
Voting Contest Ends in Close Run for Moulton Ad t
The Moulton Advertiser wraps up its Sewing Machine and Animal contest as entries wane. Leading candidates gain inches on the home stretch, with high campaigning and rapid vote accumulation planned until 7:30 p.m. December 20, 1908. Each dollar buys 5 votes. 50 cents buys 260 votes, 26 cents buys 125 votes. Five names with $5 yields 2500 votes plus 500 extra ballots. Old subscribers may vote by renewal or forwarding to friends. In a tie, prizes follow post office rules.
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Moulton
Post Office
Unprecedented offer for two papers and three pictures
A promotional pitch touts two journals Farm and Fireside and Moulton Advertiser, priced at 1.15, promising broad farm matters, family readership, and a Lincoln engraving to inspire boys entering public life, urging buyers to renew interest and support in agricultural trades and related sales.
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Moulton Advertiser
Farm and Fireside
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Electric rail link could boost Northwestern Alabama
The Russelville Times suggests an electric railway from Russelville to Decatur via Moulton would be a major investment for Northwestern Alabama. It notes the rich farming lands in the Russellville Moulton valleys and argues that better railroad facilities would make the area highly sought after, predicting an electric horse may someday travel here.
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Russelville
Decatur
Moulton
Alabama
Russellville
Weather chatters and clever kids outshine the day
A reader complains about a neighbor who skins weather talk to boast about his children’s witty remarks. The piece mocks the repetitive habit and highlights the contrast between small comfort and noisy chatter.
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Jour Warer ¢ Publishers
Chenault
E. B. Downing
Chenault & Downing
Attorneys At Law
Ala
Bank of Moulton
Solicitors In Chancery
TNO
H. Irwin
Orrick Owen Bank OF
Public Square
T. EH. Irwin
Gibson
Noulton
Masterson Hotel
Martie Masterson
W. Barser
S. Olive St
Los Angeles
Ual
Lawrence
Bro. White
Windham & CO
WD. Rw
Moulton, Ala
W. D. Irwin
Dr. King
Cgysys
AMD
ALL Throat
AWS
W. M. Holliman
Home Circle
Miss Ellen Wilson
Russelville Times
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