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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
2
Tax Collector Roberson notes only 580 poll tax payers in the county and warns six weeks remain to qualify as voters for the upcoming primaries and general election. The piece argues poll tax payment funds public schools, protects government and local elections, and urges readers to avoid disfranchisement by paying the tax by February 1, 1904.
The article notes two million bales traded in a day in New York with July cotton at 124c and predicts spots could rise in March. It warns that the crop will fall under ten million bales, predicting a famine and urging farmers to plant more corn and home supplies while cautioning against overplanting cotton. It cautions about boll weevil threats and calls for prudent sowing to avoid later ruin.
The notice lists multiple candidates in Jackson and hints at more in Madison. It warns that voters must pay the poll tax by February 1 to be qualified and emphasizes that only white men are eligible to vote, with anticipation of voting for or against any candidate.
Panel by Paul White at Moulton Baptist recalls the prophecy of John the Baptist born to Elizabeth, his Nazirite life, and ascent as forerunner to Jesus. It notes Herod Antipas’s imprisonment, Salome’s dance, and John’s execution just before the third Passover.
Panic hits Britain over cotton entrance. Typhoon in China reports 1,000 lives lost. Edward Wentz, the old Virginia bachelor, is reportedly found again.
A local note in the Moulton Advertiser reflects on Thanksgiving dinners given in town while noting the lack of a preacher. The piece contrasts mishaps with humor, mentioning Bro Aildreth and comparing desires for meals versus salvation in a brisk, period voice.
Mt Hope writer reports on a cold spell and bumper cotton prices. He mentions returns from Florence and Birmingham visits, several community weddings, and a large church presbytery meeting at Rock Spring. Donations to Nan and Ad Steenson arrive with corn meat and cloth, plus local gift exchanges and a doctor bill outlook before Christmas.
Landersville reports strong fall business and a neighborly tone. A debt free Black man near here grows corn and cotton, with cotton to sell, plus meat and mice to sell, while locals remark on wedding bells and a fine suit of clothes. Prof Hadtey visits Mt Home as Will Wear and Miss Stephenson wed near Hickory Grove. The Landersville Community plans a Christmas tree at the Methodist Church with active participation invited.
Married at the bride’s father residence near Hatton Alabama in December 1903 Willie R Leigh and Mary G Ned Smith, both Baptists from Okva lovia. Officiant J R NeSouth with Rev W W Parker. Also Miss Leota Woodard of this county wed to Mrs Ferguson’s son.
Bro. W. W. Parker has been ordained to preach eight years and has married 59 couples while delivering 44 funerals. He is described as a good man with a solid record.
The Huntsville Herald cites a Christmas warning against whiskey after Frank Stewart died by suicide and a companion foe sits behind jail bars. It urges young men to shun the saloon. Also noted are presidential candidates for Railroad Commission John V. Smith Rob't J. Lowe and E. W. Booker. Ralph Armstrong is sentenced to hang January 8 for killing his cousin after she refused marriage, with drunkenness offered as his excuse.
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