Alabama political notes and national disasters feature in weekly issue
The paper cites war hero Schley, local appointments in Anniston, Mobile’s bicentennial, and a string of calamities such as a Detroit boiler explosion and a deadly railroad wreck. It discusses Alabama politics, party loyalty, and upcoming elections, plus social columns on gambling bar scenes, fundraising for a partisan paper, and estimates of soldier costs. It closes with Wade Hampton’s potential Senate return and playful remarks on Southern politics.
Railroad hopes loom for Moulton line Decatur to Jasper
The Sun notes strong assurances the rail line will reach Moulton within a year with work starting in sixty days and rapid progress as funds permit. The town remains optimistic about its inland standing regardless of the project. Cotton sells at 64c, corn scarce, turnips plentiful, pork rising, chickens costly, and prices vary with market sentiment as hard times prevail. Horses and mules die from blind staggers amid widespread worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Decatur
Jasper
Ala
National Affairs and Roosevelts Message Noted
The Moulton Advertiser previews President Roosevelts annual message to a vast audience while promising to monitor congressional actions and notable contests. It reports pardoning of Rev Jack Pace, the death of Elder Arthur W McGaha, and local chatter about James Roberson purchasing H J Remingtons residence amid rumors and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. McGaha
Huntsville
The
Evening Tribune
God
Secretarial race narrows as contenders shift
In Wellas county the circuit clerk Jim Nunnallee exits the secretary of state race leaving Gigin of Madison and Dolian of Colbert as sole contenders. The Russellville Times questions Julian Franks fit, joking he has lingered around Montgomery too long, while Walter Givin proves a capable candidate for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Nunnallee
Wellas County
Gigin
Madison
Dolian
Colbert
Moriton Acvertiser
Walter Givin
Bet Frank Jalan
Russellville Times
Julian
Montgomery
Hillsboro Chronicle notes town life and weather shifts
Hillsboro Chronicle reports fine weather and a lively town with healthy citizens. It lists visits by Miss Hattie Walker and Corinne Neely with her teacher, mentions Mr. Lennon Javres returning to duty, and notes local figures in pursuit and in transit. The piece reflects aging, seasonal change, and daily trains named The News Boy passing through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon Javres
Athenia
Hattie Walker
Pitt
Corinne Neely
Anderson Vaughan
Capt. Bailey
J. P. Gibson
Simms
Bregeg
Sam Stott
John Woodall
Gramineal
Jack Frost
Staltos
Honor Roll of Subscribers and Dues Through Early 1900s
A list of names with payment dates and amounts for the Tax Motion Advertiser shows subscribers and paid dues through early 1902 to 1903. It invites more patrons and promises value received while noting some garbled lines in the longer roster.
Honest payment and twin angels in Heaven
A man returns a mischarged item after discovering an uncharged shoe valued at 1.35, choosing to settle the debt. A sorrowful family at Shoemaker Cemetery in New Decatur mourns a baby buried there, with words of scripture read aloud, as twins on earth become twin angels in Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoge D. Montgomery
W. D. Irwin
George
Irwin
Shoemaker Burying Ground
New Decatur
Claude Vaughan
Bro
A. G. Spinks
Umbrella prudence and local commerce cited in period note
An umbrella is valuable in wet weather and at home reduces illness and expenses. Stores offer varied umbrellas as winter demand grows. B L Owen traveled to Decatur for business, visiting Southern towns. New Decatur Baptist Church raised 1000 for missions, previously a mission field now funded by others. Some Christians still refuse to give.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Owen
Decatur
First Baptist Church of
New Decatur
Tax Assessor and Collector Appointments in Lawrence Co Alabama
F T Neely Tax Assessor and Walter Roberson Tax Collector will hold second round tax assessment and collection for 1901 1902 at Moulton November 26 27 Morris Chapel November 28 Oakville November 29 Hampton Store November 30 Center School House December 2 Taxpayers must bring deeds for land descriptions Taxes due October 1 delinquent January 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T Neely
Walter Robersoz
Lawrence County
Alabama
Moulton
Morris’ Chapel
Oakville
Hampton's
Center School House
FT. Neely
Lawrence Co
Ala
Walter Roberson
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Moulton Advertiser
Jaard Waite
Schley
Tom Coleman
Anniston
J. B. Graham
Mobile
Detroit
Gov. Oates
Birmingham
Genf. Shelley
Jelks
Charlotte
Great Judgment
Gov. Johnston
Democratic Party
Joseph
Montgomery Journal
South Carolina
Wade Hampton
United States Senate
Iss
National Affairs
Congress
Roosevelt
William Richardson
House
Spears
Burnett
Teaders
Jack Pace
Franklin County
James Roberson
H. J. Remington
Gabriel
Hillsboro
J. N. King
W. KE. Simmons
Napoleon Almon
Wallace Warn
W. F. Free
Ws &. Anders
J.P. Henderson
J. W. Briley
J. P. Coffee
T . P. Miller
T. N. Almon
KR. P. Dukemauier
Dilbeck
D. Cc
Murphre
Ivoz Evoscevel
Wina Om & Co
Albert Novelty Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Ehs
Damon
W. A. McLarty & Son
Box
Tex
Ramon
Price Se. Bro Mf’s. Co., Prop’rs
Greeneville
Tenn
Windham & Co., Moulton
Brown & OU
Hamilton-Brown
Gost
North Alabama
F. T. Brown & Co
Courtland, Ala
Twoch Arden
Arnold
Institution of
Department of Trade
W. BD. Irwin
T. Brown Windham & CO
Moulton, AS
Cura Hat
Male & Female Institute
J.G. Crawford
Annie Taylor
Alice Hasselkus
Senc P. U
G. T. Howerson
Norwal Institute
Luka
Miss
Department of the Inter
Land Office
Hantsville
Samuel A. Ball
H. E
West
Uranis Rogland
John W. Shadix
John M. Pitman
William T. Shadix
Paol Ammohn A
B. H. Pippen
J.C. Kumpe
H. D. Byxum
C. M. Eherrod
J. H. Rankin
Chancery
F. Holland
Arlh
Court of
Lawrence
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RK. Y. Goodlett
J. A. Kampe
Department O the Interior
John Hutto
A. K
Sec
Lana
Thoms O Kely
James J. Sullivan
J. Henry Garvin
P. Montgomery O’ Kelly
Kerby
John A. Steele
Department of the Interior, Land Office of
Ertsville
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Notiece
L Etter
Cim
Monitor
Sion L. Hawkins
Nwar
Grant Thrasher
Andrew J. McCulloch
William G. Thrasher
William J. Brayant
Caddo
Register
Department of the Interior
Mofiton Aia
William M. Herchenhahn
H. RH
Albert G. Legg
Marvin R. Legg
Robert C. Montgomery
Andrew J. Key
Leola Ala
Joan A. Steele
Department of the Interior, Land Office
Moulton Ala
Jones O. Rodgers
Sterling
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Sterling T. Austin
Henry T. Waits
Wren
Francis M. Bradford
Col
John A, Steele
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