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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
2
Che Moulter Advertiser urges readers to support railroads, claiming without them the state would be a wilderness. The editorial accompanies two railroad articles and a large railroad advertisement on the page. It calls readers to set prejudice aside for reasoned judgment.
The old Advertiser office functioned like a bank for an hour or two on Tuesday as subscribers paid ahead. J. H. Garvin left $9, J. A. Willingham $2, J. M. Blanken $2, C. U. d Jarrett $2, and about 50 others $1 each, with many paying several years in advance. Glory!
The note states the paper dedicates most space to correspondents and advertisers while many letters and ads are crowded out. It asks readers to be patient as layout prioritizes these sections.
Bank of Mouton promotes services by mail and deposit options. Mt Hope trip notes jeweler profits. China Hall advertises 5000 pounds Fancy Candy at 10 cents per pound, rival outlets charging 25 cents. School progress under Prof Robert L Quinn. local church sermons noted. Post office moves to Bayne. new R F D routes. Mrs Alice Gilchrist obituary at Courtland. State Anti Saloon League to hold conference in Birmingham next Monday.
The Moulton Advertiser celebrates a strong outlook with a boastful forecast and community pride. It cites total bases at 10 167 818 and hints at rising prices and confidence in future sales as residents join in celebrating the newspaper’s optimistic projection.
Notice announces an election at the Court House in Moulton Alabama on the first Monday in January 1906 to elect a Mayor and four Councilmen for the town. Signed A J Crosthwaite, December 5, 1905. Mayor.
The roster lists election officers Inspectors W. W. Windham Paul White and J. A. Roberson with clerks Robert Bines W. A. Moses A. Crosthwaite and others F. BD Gibson L.A. Stewart and Aldermen under Mayor.
Citizens of Moulton convened at the courthouse on Tuesday to nominate a ticket for city officers for 195. Formayer G O Chenanut for councilmen J E Stewart Jourd White F D G bassonard V J Coff J M IRWIN Chan D C Goodlet Seer
By writ of Fieri Facias issued from Lawrence County Alabama a judgment creditor commands the sheriff to seize the assets of Little Bros. d. H. Lite and D. R. Lite for the amount of a recent judgment. The levied property includes goods chattels lands and tenements of the defendants.
A 1905 Montgomery letter thanks Hon Jourd White of Moulton for a $1690 check from Mt Hope Dramatic Co to aid the Solider's Home. The note recalls a visit by about 30 people, calling the day among the most pleasant, with old soldiers cheered by the care and winter needs noted.
In 1896 four prominent Black men including Ben Gowen Tandy Crayton Mose Alexander and Elder JH Freeman bought four miles southeast of Moulton from the New England Mortgage Security Company a large tract later receiving clear titles. The notice from W G Bosworth president dated Nov 28 1905 lists mortgage notes payable and releases to Rotha Gowen and husband with probate assignment being sent for record plus acknowledgment of their steady payments and pride in their independence as readers of The Moulton Advertiser.
A brief 11 25 7085 note from Jourd White at Jusselville Alabama enclosing a one dollar check for credit with The Advertiser. Signed by T. H. Roberson as a trusted friend.
A Texas letter from Scurry dated November 27, 1906 describes mild weather enjoying peach and apple blooms, and notes Texas population growth. The writer urges friends in Alabama to print and send remarks via the KR. F. D. system, reflecting on Texas climate and prospects.
A reader addresses editors seeking broader neighborhood coverage and faster reporting of local events. The letter emphasizes community interest in timely stories from diverse districts and urges more visible reporting across areas.
Good School Work Mt Hope Alabama reports after a three day examination of the first month’s work. It lists leaders in each class with names such as Carlie Pickens for Advanced Spelling and Charlie Roberson Mosie Roberson and Miss Zula Roberson for Advanced Arithmetic.
A reader notes China Hall in Decatur Alabama offers a set of six knives and six forks plated for one dollar. Another ad promotes a 75 cent set of silver tea spoons at the same shop.
W A Byars files petition and is ordered to give notice of election time and places by posting in five public places. Publication required for three consecutive weeks in The Moulllen Advertiser. Appointed inspectors and clerks for Hampton’s Store and Oakville boxes with returning officers listed. Notice dated December 1 1905 by J H Kumpe chairman and V A Byars.
Mortgage sale by virtue of a power of sale contained in a 1891 mortgage executed by A W Bailey and Anna Bailey to C A Crow as executor of C A Crow’s will. The property in Lawrence County includes multiple portions of section 2 and section 8 in township 6 range 2 west with 15 acres in the S B of the S W of the S W and related parcels in section 27 and 8. Court house door at Moulton will be the sale site on December 9th 1905 for the highest bidder.
Notice for publication names Thomas P. Robbins Henry T Waits Thomas D. Yarbrough and Elisha D. Smith all of Wren Alabama regarding the ROBERT BARBER case filed in the Register.
WY offers a cheerful array of seasonal items praised for beauty utility and value, including appealing toys that entertain while teaching. The display emphasizes clean, well-made merchandise designed to enhance holiday cheer with practical, engaging choices.
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