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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
2
This Christmas message invites praise for God and His Son Christ Jesus, noting joys and sorrows shared by all. It speaks of the approaching Day of days, the birth of Christ, and the atonement, urging readers to rejoice, spread happiness, and send ten thousand good wishes through every line of the paper.
County officials recount a Supreme Court ruling that the County High School is a state institution not eligible for county funds. After securing $2,000 locally, a shortfall of about $2,000 remains to complete the building. The committee asks residents to donate through treasurer O. L. Judy, stressing immediate help and urging no further prompts.
There will be a Christmas Tree in the Christian church at San dersville on December 25 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited. Welcome address by Rev. J. W. Thrasher. Order committee: O. N. Wear Jim Latham W. T. Burch Nick Sandlin. Dressing committee: Lillian Wilson Orrie Cowan Orrie Montgomery Mollie Wear Annie McCarey Lona Burch. Dessie Thrasher Annie Latham Minnie Berryman Iola Nicholson.
The Board of Directors of the Union Ware House Company is called to meet at Lawn Creek on the first Monday in January, 4th day, 1909, at 11 a.m. Stock holders are invited to join. T. W. Owens, Pres’t. J. L. D. Byars, Sec’y.
In December 1865 a Huntsville to Memphis train runs amid floodwaters and damaged rails. A man carries a doll and a grip, inspires the cautious engineer to risk the trip, arriving in Memphis thirty five minutes early with a fifty dollar gift. Back home, May Hope, ill in bed, hears her father’s arrival and says Me knew papa would come as she dies, Santa bringing gifts for her.
An elderly correspondent in Texas writes from Rhome to Mr Jourd White in Moulton Alabama, sending a yearly message in 1908. He notes church growth from 98 to 154 members, describes a notable summer revival, and mentions crops with wheat looking good. The writer discusses local political voting, hints at Miss Evie Shelton, and requests $1 to renew the newspaper subscription for another year. He closes with warm regards to old friends.
The Moulton Advertiser reports the voting contest closed Monday night at 7 30 with a surge of interest unseen in a decade. Ballots cast far exceeded expectations, surpassing totals for the presidential election in Alabama. The publishers thank participants and announce about 800 new names joining as subscribers. The paper presents the vote count committee's report.
A committee report from Moulton Alabama dated December 21, 1908 presents vote tallies for Sewing Machines and Jersey animals premium contests. Evie Shelton leads with 107 267 votes earning first machine selection, Ellen Wilson 87 668 second machine, while Jake Alexander 77 650 and J H Heflin 83 125 earn first and second animal choices. other names and tallies listed.
The Moulton Advertiser notes Christmas is near and announces full stock of holiday goods. Tropical fruits candies and other items are offered at reduced prices, with a fresh carload bought at attractive figures. Readers urged to visit and buy early to save money before stock runs out.
The final tally shows 300 new names added to our subscription books and about 800 old patrons extended dates. Jake Alexander led with 387 new subscribers and 20 old ones, winning a valuable animal. Miss Evie Shelton and Ellen Wilson raised the most cash, earning shirts and New Year gifts. The print run totaled 875000 tickets, with 35000 remaining unaccounted for.
At evening services next Sunday Bro. Quinn will preach to men From a Prison to a Palace the story of Joseph. After the sermon the rights of matrimony will be solemnized between Mr. W T Night and Miss Gracie Montgomery.
Bro Swindell preached two fine sermons here Sunday and made impressions on our people.
R G Baxter of Henagar writes that the Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Company of Florence Alabama produced a fertilizer that gave superior satisfaction on his crop this year and that he plans to continue using theirs whenever possible.
Public auction of seized goods from Will Priest includes a bay mule known as the Llan mule a black mare mule a full wagon and gear. The sale to occur at the Court House door in Moulton on December 28 1908 during legal hours. Sheriff J C Cannon notes the writ admires the amount due and directs sale of Will Priest's interest in the described property.
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