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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
2
From this district, William Richardson of Madison County seeks the congressional seat. He is listed as a candidate for the forthcoming election, with campaign notes highlighting his local ties and political platform.
The piece laments panic and New Deal like measures that turned hundreds from Decatur railroad shops and extols returning to farm life. It contrasts smoky urban toil with a idyllic country home where family meals, love, and independence fulfill the heart. It also comments on Bryan, Taft, and a Feb 18 1908 Republican committee meeting in Birmingham.
Farmers in Moult on Lawrence county met on January 29 1908 to reorganize the Southern Cotton Association electing Jourd White as president and Will Shelton as secretary Delegates W R Coffey and W W Horton were chosen to attend the State Southern Cotton Association meeting in Montgomery February 6 and 7 1908 The group lauded the association for shielding farmers from gamblers and cited cotton price gains from 7 to 10 cents The note pays tribute to Harvey Jordan and W H Seymour for leadership and ends with resolutions reaffirming support and gratitude Weatherwax committee member author
The State Democratic Executive Committee will meet in Montgomery next Friday, Jan. 7, to consider party welfare. A general primary election is expected in April. A rural project will begin after a bridge over Moore's Creek is built to enable Carrier crossing. Also a Star Route to Double Springs from Moulton is proposed.
The County Court of Revenue meets here Monday for an interesting session. A number of stock law contests are to be settled along with many other important questions. Leave your whisky and go home.
The note recalls Ground Hog Day predicting six weeks of bad weather as a little animal emerged from its hole last Sunday and returned quickly. Frank IT Neeley will serve in the Probate office, and congratulations are given to Judge Kumpe and the public for securing Neeley’s services.
A 1908 letter from H G Almon, state superintendent of education, urges teachers in Lawrence County to hold suitable exercises on February 22. For program details, write Harry C Gunnels in Montgomery Alabama, enclosing a two cent stamp, and act promptly to allow ample preparation time.
A 1908 letter from T O Jones of Athens forwarding a four dollar check to Jourd White and Son at Moulton for The Moulton Advertiser. The piece blends cheer with a grim blizzard scene and notes about debts, household needs, and hopes the paper will endure until Gabriel's horn.
John Borden of Ala R1 appeals to Mr Hope for publication of a note alleging Sal lie Borden, once married to John Borden, is now separated, claiming to be a widow living near Jasper after stating her husband is dead and that he remarried.
A local correction mentions cold weather and social updates including the marriage of G. W. Rooks and Miss Emma Higgins. It recites a correction about a prior letter regarding a consumptive friend, notes singing at Birt Higgins' last Sunday, and lists travel and illness updates. The document announces non resident notice and probate proceedings for E. C. McDonald deceased with a petition filed by Sara C. McDonald and a hearing set for March 2, 1908 in Moulton before Judge J. C. Kumpe.
Dear Sirs The Lawrence County Union will meet at Anti och on Thursday before the 4th Sunday in Feb which is the 20th day We expect a good meeting and some State Officers to be with us Local delegations urged Messrs White and White are welcome Signed Das H Martin Brother
W R Thompson, long-time county resident now living near Rogersville, was found dead on the public road near Liberty Church eight miles northwest of Moulton while visiting relatives. He recently supported The Moulton Advertiser with a subscription and his loss is mourned by the community. Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co., Florence, Ala.
A clear majority of 107 congressmen have declared for Bryan while 16 oppose him, illustrating the rising tide in his favor and signaling shifting political momentum.
Land to be sold at public auction on February 17 1908 in front of the courthouse by order of Judge Kumpe to divide among owners Susan C. Rhoads W H Cornelius and John McCacurmy. Auction specifies 12.5 acres SE corner of NW and 11 acres NE corner of SW within section 26 township 6 range 6. Sale proceeds to cash and under probate decree.
Probate Court announces petitions filed to establish Stock Law Districts in Lawrence County for the Feb Term 1908. The described areas in Beat 7 north of the Sec 13 line and east half of Township 6 Range 8, and in Beat 9 south of the Danville and Simms Mill Road, prohibit stock at large.
Beat 7 All of Township 6 Range 8 in the county except sections 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 prohibit stock of all kinds from running at large in the specified area.
The description outlines the start at the NE corner of Section 4 Township 6 Range 6, follows section lines north to the beat line between Beats 1 and 10, then west to Beat No 4 east line, south along the beat line to NE corner of Section 1, T6, R7, and east to the NE corner of Section 4, R6, establishing no stock running at large within Beat No 10 and related Beat 9 area readings.
Gur Wiatto proclaims constant policy of releasing special attractions and bargain prices. The notice invites customers to visit and be convinced that this sale is the culminating point of their price offerings.
A proposal to alter the Stock Law District in Beat No 5 known as Wolf Springs from a full to a partial Stock Law. The change would prohibit only hogs sheep goats and calves from running at large.
Citizens file petitions to abolish the Stock Law District in the northern part of Township 7 Range 8, defined by Byler Road and the west line of Section 13, seeking district removal in the county.
Notice shows abolition action for a stock law district in Beat 10 within described 1908 boundaries in the county. C. Kumpe, Judge of Probate, signs the proclamation dated January 17, 1908. Public notice limits apply to the described sections and townships.
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Under a Lawrence County Probate Court decree in January 1908 guardian B F Hagood will sell at public outcry to the highest cash bidder on February 8 1908 within legal hours at Hagoods Store Hatton Alabama the real estate described as 5 NE M and W ief SW of Section 5 and NE M of NE X of Section 6 in Township 6 Range 8 West all in Lawrence County Elisabeth J Gray guardian B F Hagood non compos mentis
The message emphasizes customer satisfaction as the top priority and asserts that a purchase is perfectly satisfactory and the customer treated courteously. It promotes a sale conducted on always satisfactory lines with in store bargains unmatched by others and unlikely to be offered again.
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