County Official Roster Listing Local Officials
County Directory lists Chancellor W H Simpson Circuit Judge D W Speake Judge of Probate J C Kumor Solicitor D C Almon Circuit Clerk R B Byars Sheriff John 8 Stephenson Tax Director D H H Bracken Tax Assessor W C Hamilton Tax Commissioner W N Almon Treasurer John P Henderson Superintendent of Education Henry G Almon County Surveyor N Delashaw Moulton Als County Surveyor B D Lester Crow Ann County Court Judge J C Kumpe County Solicitor J M Irwin Board Members Riverue W V Previtt J N Sheets A J Winchen EM Carruth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Simpson
DO. W. Speake
J.C. Kumor
D. C. Almon
RB. M. Byars
Reyuister
D. C. Goorflett
John 8. Stephenson
D. H H. Bracken
W C. Hamilton
W.N. Almon
John P. Henderson
Henry G. Almon
Delashaw
Moulton
Als
D. Lester Crow
Ann
J C. Kumpe
J. M
Irwin
Board of
Riverue
W. V Previtt
J. N. Sheets
A. J. Winchen
EM. Carruth
Court calendars set by local divisions and boards
Chancery Court convenes on the fourth Monday in February and August. County Court meets on the third Monday of each month. Probate Court convenes on the second Monday. Board of Revenue gathers on the second Mondays in February May August and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
County Court
Probate Court
Board of Revenue
Justices and Bailiffs by Beat Nos in Hillsboro area
A listing of justices and bailiffs by beat numbers for Hillsboro and surrounding locales. Each beat names a justice of the peace, a constable where listed, and associated towns such as Town Creek, Step, Coastland, Frossy, Avoca, Mt Hope, Landersville, Moulton, Oakville, Caddo, Pool MT, and Hillsboro with notary public ex officio judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anp
I. A. W. Bailey
W. RB. Aycock
P. J.A. Terry
Hillsboro
J. A. Gilchrist
C. M. Sherrod
J.P. H. Co. Wright
Coastland
Lyndon
WH. Mustin
Town Creek
N. J. Lemay
Gilbert Troop
J. P. Jas
N. Collier
C—Step
W. C. Stewart
T. R. Glenn
J P
Constable— Wheeler
J. H. Butler
L. M. Wallace
J. P
R. T. Matton
C—Frossy
Avoca
W.S. Ferguson
J.P. J. W. Howell
Mt. Hope
F. A. Cowan
P. Waterson
Uo, McNutt
Oakville
A.J. McCulloen
W.T. Hill
J. G. Chrasher
C—Caddo
T. B. Heart
Wm. Hawkins
Constable
J. B. Barbee
Fusure of the Peace
Ala
Religious Services and Masonic Notices in Courtland Area
Baptist preaching on the fourth Sunday with Edid R L Quinn as pastor Sunday School at 9 each Sunday Methodist services on the second and third Sundays Rev Edd Drisket is pastor Sunday School at 9 each Sunday Christian services pre on the first Sunday Rev J H Hill High Court level notes Courtland Lodge No 3 A F and A M meets on the second Monday Courtland Chapter No 25 Royal Arch Masons meets on the Tuesday Courtland Town Creek Lodge No 361 A F and A M meets on Thursdays Arria Lodge No 110 K of P meets at Castle Hall Moulton on Friday nights W O W No 43 meets in Moulton on the first and third Saturdays G O Chenenit and N E Delushaw noted as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
R. L. Quinn
Methodist
Edd Drisket
J. H. Hill
Vastor
Moulton Lodge
A. F
A. M
N. G. Delushaw
Courtland
Royal Arch Masons
N. G. Velashaw
W. T. Simmons
P. Arria
K. of P
Castle Hall
Moulton
F. D. Gibson
C. C
R. M. Byars
K. of R
May Flower Camp
G. O. Chenenit
C.C
Town Creek Lodge
W.O.W
H. L. Hagland
C.C. W
Poll tax payment required for qualified voters under new constitution
The poll tax is not compulsory but must be paid by all persons aged 11 to 45 who wish to become qualified voters under the New Constitution. Payment due on or before February 1, 1906, with all back polls also due. D. H. Bracken, Tax Collector. Aug. 1, 1905, W. C. Hamitter, Tax Assessor.
Notice of a Land Claim and Float Proof Set
Department of the Interior Land Office in Montgomery Alabama publishes a notice that John W. Red has filed for float proof to support his claim for the SWNE and EN Wh of the Huntsville Meridian. Proof will be made before the Probate Judge in Mil ton Alabama January 12 1906. Witnesses named include John J Beck William J Burden Robert A Scoggin and Emmit Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior Land Office
Montgomery
Ala
Moulton
John W. Red
RS West
Huntsville
Tir
John J Beck
William J Burden
Hatton, Ala
Robert A. Scoggin
Emmit Kent
Town Creek
Robert Barber
Final Proof Notice for Huntsville Series Settlers
Consolidated notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office Montgomery Alabama dated November 17 1905 states James J Jenkins Huntsville Series for the SW SWQ Sec 14 SE Sec 15 NFE N Fi Sec 22 and NW4IN W4 Sec 23 T8 R7 West will file final proof January 5 1906 before the Probate Judge in Moulton Alabama Witnesses include John R Waters John M Pitman Allen J Young and Benjamin F Waits all of Pool Als Also William M Hale Huntsville Series for the NS Ej Sec 32 T8S R7W with witnesses Alva W Payne Matison Bo Graham William Reed and Pishop H Hawkins of Mountain Home Alabama ROBERT BARBER Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Ala
James J Jenkins
Huntsville
John R Waters
John M. Pitman
Allen J. Young
Benjamin F. Waits
Pool
Als
William M. Hale
Huntsville Meridian
Alva W. Payne
Matison Bo Graham
William Reed
Pishop H. Hawkins
Mountain Home
Alabama
Robert Barber
Register
Notice of final proof filing for minor heirs of Mullican
Department of the Interior Land Office Montgomery Ala November 24 1905 announces Anthony L Mullican guardian of the minor heirs of William C Mullican deceased filed notice of intent to make final proof before the Probate Judge at Moulton Ala January 13 1906 for Huntsville Series land parcels describing Nf N WH Sec 4 T 8 7 west id N EX N ER Sec 5 8 R 7 west and Si WS Wi Sen 33 T 7 R 7 west Huntsville Meridian. Witnesses listed as Thomas P Robbins Henry T Waits Thomas D Yarbrough and Elisha D Smith of Wren Ala. Robert Barber Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Ala
Anthony L Mullican
William C. Mullican
Huntsville
West
Huntsville Meridian
Thomas P. Robbins
Henry T. Waits
Thomas D. Yarbrough
Elisha D. Smith
Wren
Alabama
Robert Barber
Election notice for Moulton mayor and council in January
Notice published for the town of Oulton Pennsylvania electing a mayor and four councilmen on the first Monday in January 193 for the year 1905. Public notice lists officials and dates with names blurred. Local authorities call for voters to participate in the municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baal BeGourt House
Oulton
Moulton
A.J. Srosthwaepe Dee
Citizens of Mouton nominate 1905 city officers at Mass Meeting
The citizens of Mouton met in a Mass Meeting at the court house on Tuesday and nominated the 1905 city officers ticket. For mayor the ticket lists G. O Chenaults and councilmen J K Stewart, Jourd White, F D Gibson and J Ciffy. J M Irwin presiding, D C Goodlet secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouton
Court House
G. O Chenaults
J K. Stewart
Jourd White
F. D. Gibson
J Ciffy
J M. Irwin
Cha
Election Notice for Beat No 9 on Stock Law
An order of the Court of Revenue of Lawrence County Alabama orders an election in Oakville Beat precinct No 9 to decide if stock may be prohibited from running at large. The notice lists polling places officers and dates for January 8 1908 and December 1905 publication details with signatures from W A Byars and V A Bears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Revenue
Lawrence County
Alabama
W. A. Byars
Oakville
Moulton
A. Bears
J C. Kumpe
W. Ferguson
Tennessee Senate Campaign Heats Up Local Race
In Tennessee County politics grow tense as Senator Carmack attacks rival Bob Taylor over policy. The lively contest shows increasing attention to state issues and party alignment ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Carmack
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Southern Bell Card Pullers Crown American Farmers
A brief editorial praising American farmers, noting Southern bell card pullers as the true rulers of the land and emphasizing their importance to national vitality.
Farmers urged to grow own cotton and food at home
A call urges farmers to reduce reliance on market prices by producing cotton and basic foods like bread and meat at home. It warns that abandoning self-sufficiency would lead to personal crisis and ruin, while optimism remains for brighter days ahead despite looming challenges.
All Run Down II Advice From Your Doctor
The text suggests there is organic trouble that can be remedied, advocating consulting a doctor rather than self-medicating with advertised remedies. It recommends a concentrated fat food to enrich the blood and tone the system as likely needed.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Stronger Bodies For All
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as the ideal nourishment for the weak and emaciated. It claims to rebuild broken bodies when other foods fail and suggests it is especially beneficial for delicate children and anaemic girls. A free sample offer is included.
Lawrence County Cotton Growers appoint local presidents
Under Lawrence County Cotton Growers Association guidance, local Beat Presidents are named to a one year term to organize members and collect dues. The plan funds a county, state, and national structure with a $1 membership and 26 cents annual dues plus 8 cents per bale. Will Shelton is secretary and F N McMillan treasurer. The message urges building support across races and territories to sustain cotton prices and Southern prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Cotton Growers'Association
Mr. Hope
J. S. Gibson
Kenlock
J. J Riddle
Landersville
S. E. Gardner
Camp Spring
Jo Young
Wren—Rush Stockton
Pin Huook
J. N. Aldridge
Templeton
N. H. Ashbraner
Oakville
J. N. Byars
Jessefori
J. J. Wallace
Morris Chappel
Will Howell
Caddo
T. B. Parker
Pitt
A. G. Bayne
Kimo
Jack Windham
John A. Byars
Moulton
Lawrence County
Beat
Cotton Growers Association
Harvie Jordan
National Organization
Wall Street
Southern Cotton Growers Association
Old Lawrence
County Meeting Call for Lawrence County Cotton Growers
Lawrence County Cotton Growers' Association calls a meeting at the Court House in Moulton on Tuesday December 26 1905 to address demands of the State Association meeting in Montgomery on January 83 beat presidents urged to attend with at least five loyal members from each locality to report in writing and act as beats are called delay means defeat active cooperation means victory signed Jourd White president and Witt Surrton secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Cotton Growers’ Association
Court House
Moulton
Montgomery
Fragmented Republican stance and brisk ad copy clash
A period piece laments a divided Republican party and Roosevelt’s stubbornness while mocking McDuffe. The note promotes China Hall in Decatur Alabama selling a six knives and six forks set for one dollar. It also rails against brutal ball games, citing 26 deaths this fall, and jokes about suicides for funeral profits.
William Rogers knives and forks sale at China Hall
William Rogers cutlery set priced at 88.95 at China Hall. Similar items elsewhere cost 0.50 more each, reflecting a price differential across vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
China Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. M. Sherrod
Henry C. Jones
Moulton, Bhikkrod & Jones
Lawrence
Courtland and
Ate
G. O. Chenault
Bank of Moulton
J.m.irwin
M. Sherrod
Courtland, Ala
Windham & Co
Grove
Christian Church
John H. Irwin
Wixpaam
Irwin M
J. Marion Lovett
Decatur, Asages
Bank Street
Masterson Hotel
Mattie Masterson
Bismark Hotel
Iic
Decatur, Ala
R. E. Saunders
Bell'Tavern
Jonn S. Howell
Chamberlain
J. H. Brewer
Landersaville and
R. Y. Goodiett
J.P
Constable— Jacobs
Church Directory
Masonic
Mt. Hope Lodge
J. RK. Martin
W. M. E BR. Kirby
Courtland Lodge No. 3
A. FP
Yin
Swoope
W. M. H. E. Pippen
Sec’y
A. Mith
J. M. Houston
Almon
C. F. Lawrence Lodge
W.H. Smith
N G. Ta BR
Sanderson, Bec
Coprimianis &c
Petquis
Taken & Mune Co
Scientific American
Rwest Ciry
D. H. Bracken
W. C. Hamitter
Department of the Interior
Department of the
Fmterier
W.W. Windham
Paul White
Robert Byars
W. A. Moses
D. A. J Crosthwaite
Dol. Gibson
L.A. Stewart
Hampton’s Store
Hampton’s
Jesse Johnson
C. W. Speake
W.T. Previtt
James D. Lindsey
A. G. Pucket
D .Tl. Stover
J. R Lowery
J. M. Byars
C. Rains
H. R. Plaff
T. R. Ow
J W. Crow
Jd. C. Kumpe
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Nghoul Entertainment
Owueen
Santa Claus
Lilly Bragg
Dolly
Colonel Wayne
Robert Montgomery
Solomon Davis
Dee McCarty
Matthew Davis
Will Coffey
Medfeld Guy Masterson
Pete Rupert Montgomery
Mrs. Wayne
Nina Wayne Mrs
Bradford Minnie
Annie McCarty
Lucy Montgomery
Daisy Benniefield
Bessie Massey
E. R. Little
Probate
Delia Downing
Lawrence County Cotton Growers Association
Will Shelton
F. N. McMillan
County Meeting
Republican Party
Roosevelt
McDufe
Decatur
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