Pie in Washington and other political scraps in 1901
A Moulton Advertiser front retrospective notes Johnston and Kolb in Washington seeking favors from Teddy Roosevelt. It condemns Schley’s profanity yet questions administration backing. Booker T. Washington travels to advise Roosevelt on hungry politicians. Stories touch on Higdon-Kyle court martial, Birmingham’s reputation, race tensions in Opp Alabama, Danish island sales, and the Good Roads Convention in Montgomery with broad calls to help the unfortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Kolb
Washington
Teddy
Jones
Moses
Israel
Pharaoah
Tom
Booker Washington
Roosevelt
Booker
Sambo
Ted
Mark Hanna
Changeable weather and bright prospects for marriages
Hillsboro notes a lively week with social chatter, hotel guests D C Almon W T Lowe and J M Sandlin, and a school program dated the 20th featuring songs plays and a Farce. A Methodist preacher delivered a sermon on Christ's temptation, ending with a note of sympathy for teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Almon
W. T. Lowe
J.m.s Sandlin
Dave
Sam Stott
Message Boys
Jaryeulle School
Abe
Bro. Clark
Courtland Chimes and Christmas Hopes in town
Local notes report Christmas preparations and cheerful chatter. F T Brown enlarges his store and will move into the current 8S Moore site. Moore moves to Pippen & Sons old stand. Hokett showcases Christmas goods and publicizes them in Phe Mouton Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
F.T. Brown
Moore
Pippen & Sons
R. H. Hokett
Phe Mouton
Hector D. Lane, Jr
Huntsville
Benner
Cuscumbia
A Bat Wreck Near Malvern Ark Kills Three
A head end collision of two passenger trains near Malvern Arkansas last Thursday killed three people and badly wounded many more. Among the injured are I A Moore Elmer Stevenson Mack Stevenson Melvin Stevenson Margie Stevenson Pad Stevenson Julia Stevenson Jasper Warren John Densmore Charles Densmore and two Densmore children with multiple severe injuries. About 40 to 50 others from the south traveling to Texas were also hurt and several may die. Three of those named have since died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Ark
Landersville
Texas
I. A. Moore
Elmer Stevenson
Mack Stevenson
Melvin Stevenson
Margie Stevenson
Pad Stevenson
Julia Stevenson
Jasper Warren
John Densmore
Charles Densmore
Densmore
Somme
Umbrellas a Practical Rain Shield at Oakville Store
An Oakville postmaster John Lowery praised the local shop’s umbrella stock noting their value in wet weather. The feature urges keeping multiple umbrellas at home to prevent sickness and save on doctor and funeral costs, highlighting diverse styles and prices in store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lowery
Oakville
Meeting at Dutton's School House in Landersville area
Elder W. W. Clayton of Morgan county will lead a three or four day meeting at Dutton's School House two miles northeast of Landersville beginning Tuesday the 24th at 11 oclock a m. Other ministers and people are invited to attend and participate in the services. You may bring the wood you owe us on your paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Clayton
Morgan County
Dutton’s
Landersville
Lawrence County Teachers Institute Meets at Wallace Institute
The Teachers of Lawrence County led by Superintendent Almon will convene at Wallace Institute starting Friday for a two day session. A notable program is planned and attendees will be treated to a feast. The editor contemplates joining but remains undecided as he weighs the proposal to add an Educational Department in The Moulton Advertiser edited by a teacher chosen by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Almon
Wallace Institute
Agrippa
Paul
Moulton
Glass Eyes Seeks Lost Spectacles at Moulton Advertiser
J N King asks the Moulton Advertiser office to return his spectacles lost in a case dated December 7, 1909. He expresses discomposure and appreciation for the favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Advertiser
J. N. King
Court house interior gets fresh paint refresh
The interior of the court house is being touched up by a painter described as diligent and skilled. Work focuses on walls and fixtures to restore a renewed, orderly appearance within the building.
Bargain Talk Warns Against Overpay Merchants
Advice warns readers to beware buyers who bargain hard then pay extra above value. It notes a fellow who haggles for a suit or overcoat may end up paying two to eight dollars more than goods are worth, and cautions to watch for merchants who press such deals.
Low Down Prices Story From A Local Firm
An old tale explains a local business that marketed itself as the lowest down firm in town. It claims strong integrity while offering goods at very low prices and invites readers to visit for fuller details.
Notice of sale in Lawrence County Alabama
By decree of the chancery court entered October 1 1901 in the cause J H Rankin et al v W F Hollant the undersigned will sell at cash to the highest bidder on December 30 1901 at the county courthouse yard Lawrence County Alabama the undivided one fourth interest in the east half of the southeast quarter of section 19 township 15 range 6 west lying in Lawrence County Alabama. Dated November 25 1961. C Goodlett Register.
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Alabama
Lawrence County
R. ¥. Goodlett
Kumpe
J.C. Kumpe
Ala
Waarter
Ange, S
Towit
Milam
Anna Craigted
B. Craighal
Mattie Ashburn Thompson Ashburn
Pami Tollison
Lo Lo Tollison
Lillie
N. G. Almon
D. C
W. F. Hollant
Court House
Lawrence
Mouton
C. Goodlett
E. H. Pippen
Department Ofhe Interior
Huntsville
L’robate
Moulton
John Hutto
H. KE
Thomas H. O’keir
James J. Sullivan
J. Henry Garvin
P. Montgomery O’ Kelly
Kerby
John A. Steele
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Santiago
Higdon-Kyle
Birmingham
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Sodom
Gomorror
Opp. Ala
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Uncle Sam
Montgomery
Hillsboro
Stoitaus
Courtland
Drs
Davy
Will Dinsmore
Lynchburg
Decatur
Will Gibson
Bill Slayton
Far West
Bill
Jim Delshaw
Imogen Coulter
Paris
Italy
Rome
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W. OD. Irwin
China Hall
Decorata
Cuma Hart
Ramon
W. A. McLarty & Son
Dime Pox
Tex
Price Ve. Brown
Me’a
Prop’rs
Greeneville, Tenn
Department of Trade
Windham & Co., Moulton
L Brown & Cb
Hamilton-Brown
North Ala‘paima
F. T. Brown & Co
Courtland, Ala
W. D. Irwin
T. Brown
Windham
Philadelphia
P. A
Oulto Mle & Penal
Institute
J.G. Crawford
Annie Taylor
Alice Hasselkus
J. H. Rankin
H. D. Bynum
C. M. Sherrod
FOX Publica
Department of the Interior
Land Office
la Ama
Sion I
Hawkins
H. E
RG. West
Grant Thrasher
Andrew J. McCulloch
William G. Thrasher
William J Bryant
Caddo
Register
the Interior
Maniton Aia
William M. Herchenhahn
West
Albert G. Legg
Marvin R. Legg
Robert C. Montgomery
Andrew J. Key
Leola Ala
Department of the Interior, Land Office
Huntsyite
Jones O. Rodgers H. E
Sai
Sterling T. Austin
Henry Tr. Waits
Wren
Francis M. Bradford
George W. Naylor
Pool
Mortar
Austin
Henry T. Waits
Ren. Als
Jones UO
Rodgers
Department of the Inter
Samuel A. Ball
Uranis Rogland
John W. Shadix
John M Pitmen
Wiliam T. Shadix
AN Ohn A. Steele
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