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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
2
The Moulton Advertiser notes railroad news, political shifts, and local events as it urges a Lawrence County roads convention. It praises Roosevelt yet criticizes party splits, mentions a new University in Alabama, disfranchisement cases, and appoints registrars under the new constitution.
Christmas brings noise and joy with Kris Kin gle, families gathering for feasts and gifts, while faith in Jesus Christ frames the holiday. The piece notes gratitude and reverence, urging worship and orderly conduct as in the season’s spirit, and recounts local travel and Institute happenings amid winter weather.
A December 20 1901 program lists piano duets and solos by Misses Prince Kumpe Stewart Stephenson and White. choruses and pantomimes including Old Santa Claus Coming Down the Chimney. declamations Temperance Picket Guard and a play Among the Breakers. Admission 10 and 15 cents. children under 8 free.
Historical note on the death of Fr. D. V. Sevier, grandson of Tennessee’s first governor John Sevier. He and his relatives Sam Sevier and his wife are buried in the old Westwell Hills Cemetery in North Russellville. A movement to move Governor Sevier’s wife’s remains to the Tennessee Capitol was opposed by Dr. Sevier who said his grandmother’s wishes should be honored.
The notice invites the congregation to hear Brother Quinn at the Baptist church in this place next Sunday. It promises comforting messages and urges all parishioners to attend and receive them.
Hon David Calvin Albison traveled through the lowyer valley on urgent business despite a fierce blizzard and snow clouds. Mrs Minnie McGregor and two children from Tuscumbia are spending Christmas holidays here.
Decatur resident Ben Milam faces charges of kidnapping African Americans and planning to sell them, a case that has drawn attention from local residents familiar with the defendant.
In pursuance of a commission issued by Judge Kumpe of the Pro bate Court, Lawrence County Alabama, dated October 14, 1901, I will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder one third cash, one third due in 12 months, and one third due in 21 months on the lands in Lawrence County Alabama.
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