Faithful worker and family man remembered in loss
The obituary honors a devoted husband for 37 years and loving father of four sons and one daughter. It notes his prompt, faithful service to trusts, a beautiful home life, and his gentle care for friends and grandchildren. He is survived by a wife and brother, with three children having predeceased him, including Willie and Mrs Anna Windham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Irwin
Willie
Anna Windham
Jesus
Papa
In Memory of Howard P Irwin at Town Creek Baptist Church
In Memory of Howard P Irwin who died at 59 years old at his Moulton home surrounded by family. He married Maggie Masterson July 18, 1870 and soon joined Town Creek Missionary Baptist Church where he served as clerk and leader. He was a faithful member and served on finance and executive boards of the Association with devoted service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Dukeminier
Stahl
J. A. Dukeminier
Missionary Baptist Church
Mississippi
Lawrence County
Town Creek
Christ
R. T. War
Moulton
Bro. Irwin
Maggie Masterson
Lord Jesus Christ
Budded on Earth to Boom In Heaven
Johnnie Hazel, a four year old girl, was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Steenson. She died soon after her birth on November 19, 1907, after arriving November 18. The notice extends sympathy and offers a comforting biblical message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Hazel
D. W. Steenson
Hazel
Reverl R Hicks 1908 Almanac on Weather and Readings
The Reverl R Hicks 1908 Almanac offers a full year weather forecast with astronomical engravings and a beautiful color cover. Priced 85 cents by mail and 35 cents on newsstands, it promotes Word and Works monthly magazine with forecasts and family reading, at 18 dollars per year with one almanac per subscription, agents wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
Ir R. Hicks
Word and Works Publishing Co
Locust Street
St. Louis
Lawrence County Teachers Institute Held at Ora 1907
The Lawrence County Teachers Institute met November 15 and 16, 1907 at Ora four miles north of Mt Hope. Devotional exercises opened the session and W M Holliman gave a welcome with Supt Almor responding. Prof C O Kerby led discussions on four essentials for success and improvements in teacher education. Committees on Entertainment and Resolutions were named.
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Lawrence County
Teachers’ Institute
Ora
Mt. Hope
G. Richeson
W. M. Holliman
Supt. Almor
C. O. Kerby
W.M. Holliman
Kerby
W.S. Harri
C. GO. Kerby
J.J. Pickens
Cr. Richeson
O. ©. Kerby
Institute program notes for November meeting
On Saturday November 16 Prof Z B Hadley led a discussion titled Name some of the habits acquired by the teacher in the school room that needs changing at the teachers institute. Miss Eva Norwood was absent and Miss Lelah McClung spoke on the resources of Alabama. The county secretary attended and offered suggestions. The remaining program was dispensed with and miscellaneous business was taken up. The next institute was moved to Harmony in April 1908 with time to be fixed.
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Z. B. Hadley
Eva Norwood
Alabama
Lelah NcClung
Harmony
Resolutions Adopted by Lawrence County Teachers
The teachers of Lawrence county adopted resolutions expressing sympathy for the family of J B Cunningham a local educator born and raised in the county They sent copies to the bereaved family The Educational Exchange and The Moulton Advertiser They thanked Ora residents for hospitality and ordered publication of Miss Lela McClang s essay on The Resources of Alabama in The Moulton Advertiser
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J.B. Cunningham
Lawrence County
Educational Exchange
Moulton Advertiser
Ora
Lela McClang
Alabama
Moulton
Meeting Adjourns After Prayer Marks Return to Duty
The meeting ended with a prayer by Prof. Kerby and teachers departed rejoicing, feeling better equipped to resume their work.
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Kerby
Natural Resources of Alabama An Economic Portrait
The essay extols Alabama as richly endowed with iron ore coal timber and building stone and argues the state can sustain manufacturing growth. It cites Tennessee Iron Coal and Railroad Co with large land holdings and capacities and notes cotton’s importance while stressing soil cultivation and intelligent farming to feed and clothe the population as the nation builds steel and naval power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Tennessee Iron
Coal and Railroad Company
Birmingham
South
Family Defiance To Croaking Care And Want Felt
A fragment hints at a family stand against harsh care and want, outlining resistance to neglect. The terse line suggests a resolve to face hardships without surrendering dignity or support.
Lawrence County School Tax Petition Push in 1908 Vote
A public appeal from Mt Hope and Lawrence County urges residents to back a one tenth of a cent tax levy for school funding. The drive seeks 600 to 800 petition signatures by February 2, 1908, to call an election on longer and better education in white school districts. The note argues cheaper education prevents crime and urges citizens to join the movement. It includes contact paths via Jourd White and Mr Kite.
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Hope
Ala
Jourd White
Moulton
Lawrence County
Mr. Kite
C. G. Richison
Mt. Hope
Jovrd White
Register's Sale in Town Creek Alabama 1907 Notice
Public auction to settle chancery case in Lawrence County Alabama on December 16 1907. Real estate includes a store lot in Town Creek a residence lot and another Town Creek lot near Green Bluff Road with boundaries described. W. V Previtt administrator and W J Lee administrator execute decree with cash bid near premises Moreton office November 8 1907.
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W. V. Previtt
W. J. Lee
Chancery Court
Lawrence Couty
Alabama
Said
Lawrence
Town Creek
Towit
Smith Bros
Mary E. Gibbs
A. P. Odom
Memphis & Charleston Railroad
Tows Creek
Green Bluff
Memphis & Charleston
Moreton
State of
Lawrence County
Julious A. Parker
Mouton
D. C
Alabama sheriffs to publish alcohol licens lists yearly
State law directs sheriffs in Alabama counties to obtain from the U S Internal Revenue Collector the names of all individuals firms and corporations licensed to sell intoxicants and publish the list in local newspapers between January 1–15 and July 1–15 each year for the preceding twelve months with business locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
United States Internal Revenue Collector
Alabma
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Faw Axd
Ale
Bank of Moulton
Jr.m. Irwin, Attorney At Law
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Howett
Moulton Hotel
B. O. Maasterson
Masterson Hotel
Howell Hotel
W. J. Heflin
California
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Lehre
Cypress
Cross
R. T
Howard P. Irwin
Reverl R. Hicks
Scott
Alge Siogk
Nick Servic
Cattt
Aldest Retail Lumber Dealer
Morgan County
B. Grawford
1St Avenue
New Decatur
Natural Resources of Alabama
Miss Lela McClung
T County
Frank N. Julian
Lac Ict
Chicago
New York
D. C. Gooplett
Department of the Interior
Montgomery
Ames Terry
Morton
Hoastead
H. S
Township 5.S
Ftate
Amos Terry
George T. Moats
Charles C. Samitha
Silas B. Newood
Robert D. Johnston
Registex
George W. Osboln
Danville
Tewinshire
Huntsville Meridian
Ithe Lane
Mat A. Parker
John M. Brannon
James EB. Gebers
Jasper A. Osborn
Danvil'e
Robert D. Johnstox
Register
John T. “Mitchum
J. C. Kumpe
S. B. Rose
Julia ¥. Bailey
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