Primary results and candidate mentions stir county politics
The State Democratic Executive Committee met in Montgomery and ordered a May 18 primary amid strong opposition from the Black Belt faction favoring a convention. Delegates to the National Convention and several state offices will be elected, with notices of fees for announcements. Names of potential Probate Judge contenders are discussed, including Ernest Kumpe as a favored candidate by some, while editors emphasize unity and morals despite policy disputes.
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State
Democratic Executive Committee
Montgomery
Black Belt
Supreme Court
Board of Revenue
Democratic
New County Superintendent Election Rules From 1908 Circular
A Montgomery dated February 8 1908 circular to county superintendents explains that county superintendents are to be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1908 and thereafter every four years. It also states terms begin October 1 after election and last four years, with bonds due fifteen days before the new term. All current terms extended to October 1 1909.
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Montgomery
State pays outside lawyers over 11000 for railroads case
The Attorney General and an Assistant General oversee the matter, with more than $11,422 paid to outside lawyers. Over $10,000 went to two Birmingham attorneys, yet the railroads case remains unsettled. The piece argues the platform costs the people and laments ensuing economic hardship and unemployment.
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Birmingham
Advertising note from the paper urging reader loyalty
The notice invites readers to mention seeing ads in the paper when dealing with advertisers. It claims advertisers are honest and reliable, with broad representation across most business branches except whiskey, and emphasizes reader benefit from trustworthy ads.
Pennies in Rural Boxes Urged to Save Postmen Time
Mrs Mollie Downing postmistress at Moulton calls attention to patrons who put loose coins in rural delivery boxes to send letters instead of prepaying. The practice strains carriers, causes delays, and she urges customers to keep stamps and coins handy. She also recommends small detachable cups in mailboxes to hold coins when purchasing stamps.
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Mollie Downing
Moulton
Whiskey and Pistols Legal Notice Cites Penalties
The text warns that selling whiskey is unlawful and buyers may be indicted. It also imposes penalties for selling or bartering firearms under 24 inches, brass knuckles, dirks, slung shots, or bowie knives, with fines from 100 to 1000 dollars and possible hard labor for one to three years. Individuals found with such weapons on their person face a 500 dollar fine and state labor for one to three years.
A Good Letter from Athens to Moulton in 1909
A long personal note from Athens Alabama dated January 6 1909 accompanies an $8 50 remittance for past due items extending to 1912. The letter blends apology, friendship and recollections with religious reflections and a plan to visit next summer with Dr Jones Dr McDaniel Bob Rawls and The Democrat people, and to revisit old lakes and pike roads.
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Walter
Job
David
Devil
Abraham
Jacob
Joseph
Moses
Daniel
Elijah
Jones
Dr. McDaniel
Bob Rawls
Democrat
Pike Roads
More Sunshine Danville News Briefs
Danville notes welcome David Hogan and family back to the community. John Bibb and family plan to move to Birmingham. Sickness runs through the area but no one seriously ill. Walter Jackson and mother stayed with Mr. Wilson’s family for two days. Davis infant sick. Charley Bell bought a fine organ at Saturday’s sale. Harvey Horgan and wife visited home folks. John Hogan did as well. Sunshine.
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Danville
David Hogan
John Bibb
Birmingham
Walter Jackson
Wilson
Davis
Charley Bell
Harvey Horgan
John Hogan
Sunshine
Judge Hargis Murdered in Kentucky by Son
A Kentucky judge was killed last Friday by his son. The judge had previously killed or caused the deaths of six men and now has died, joining them. Ed Reeves lost two fingers at a saw mill in Decatur. Rufus Burleson died near Dick Pryor, a wealthy planter, in Limestone County. Several eminent lawyers are named as candidates for two vacancies on the state Supreme Bench.
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Hargis
Kentucky
Ed Reeves
Decatur
Rufus Burleson
Dick Pryor
Limestone County
Supreme Bench
Are
Ilton
Lusk, May
Per- Lapestie
Blooded Animals and Houston Advertised Livestock
A discussion notes rising demand for blooded and improved animals among all classes as a sign of better economic times. It highlights J. M. Houston's Live Stock advertisement and defends his reliability, urging trust in his representations and in diversified crops on the intensive plan, with emphasis on better brands of domestic animals.
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J. M. Houston
Old Lockey and Old Pide in County Race For Liberty
The article notes two cows with long posterities on the race track for two days in the county seeking freedom to roam. It mentions a razorback hog, the double barreled Billy Goat and stock law implications. The Court of Revenue is giving both sides a patient hearing under the law.
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Court of Revenue
Lane in Montgomery sparks bid for agriculture post
The Montgomery Advertiser lauds Hector D. Lane of Courtland as a strong candidate for the agriculture position once held by his father. Lane, son of the late Hector D. Lane, former Commissioner of Agriculture, was noted in Montgomery yesterday and is seen as a leading figure among Tennessee River Valley voters and local planters.
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Deector D. Lane
Montgomery
Advertiser letter on Sunny Brook Whiskey deal
A Mississippi Valley publishing firm from Moulton Alabama writes to a Chicago based outlet at 12 14 State Street requesting acceptance of a Sunny Brook Pure Food Whiskey advertising proposition. The letter notes many proposals come in and the advertiser would rather sell whiskey than advertise it, stating no money will persuade them to handle the product.
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State Street
Chicago
Ill
Advertiser
Moulton
Ala
Sunny Brook
Masonic Conference Set Feb 17 in Courtland
Lawrence County Masonic Conference will convene in Courtland on February 17, 1908 at 2 p.m. sharp. A full delegation from each lodge is urged as important business for the order will be discussed. February 8, 1908. Brother Quinn made a hurried trip to Russellville last Saturday. his school there enrolls 120 with more to enter.
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Lawrence County
Masonic Conference
Courtland
Quinn
Russelville
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting in Lawrence County
The Democratic Executive Committee of Lawrence County is called to meet in Moulton at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb 19, 1908, to plan a primary election and address other business. Full attendance is urged. committee members from Hillsboro to Shiloh are listed by locality and representative.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Lawrence County
Moulton
Abil A.m
Wanted: 50 pounds of home made sausage at once
Advertiser seeks 50 pounds of well seasoned home made sausage ready for the pan, payable in cash at the highest market price. Sausage may be delivered in sacks or buckets. Call at this office immediately as needs are urgent.
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Jean
Bracken Seeks Re Election For Lawrence County Tax Collector
Announcement states D. H. Bracken is authorized to announce his candidacy for re election to the Tax Collector office of Lawrence County, under the Democratic banner, specifying the party action and official role sought.
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D. H. Bracken
Lawrence County
Candidate W. Hamilton Seeks Re election as Tax Assessor
Lawrence County announces W. Hamilton as a candidate for re election to Tax Assessor, subject to the Democratic Party action.
Lawrence County Superintendent Candidates Named
We announce MaR urn H. Clare as a candidate for Superintendent of Education of Lawrence County subject to Democratic Party action. Jas. J. Pickens is announced as a candidate for Superintendent of Education of Lawrence County subject to Democratic Party action. Charles C. Kersy is announced as a candidate for Superintendent of Education of Lawrence County.
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MaRurn H. Clare
Lawrence County
Democratic Party
Jas. J. Pickens
Charles C. Kersy
J. M. Sandlin
Sandlin Announces Candidacy for Lawrence County Treasurer
J M Sandlin is announced as a candidate for Treasurer of Lawrence County pending Democratic Party action. The notice names Sandlin and confirms party process as the eligibility step.
Windham Seeks Re Election to Lawrence County Court Seat
Jack son Windham announces candidacy for re election as a member of the Court of Revenue of Lawrence County from the Southeast District subject to Democratic Party action.
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Jackson Windham
Court of Revenue
Lawrence County
Democratic Party
Prohibition Linked Decline in Decatur Arrests
Arrests at Decatur have dropped from 100 to 25 per month due to prohibition. Three policemen have lost their jobs for theft failures, including Ed Thompson, a trend echoed in other places.
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Decatur
Ed Thompson
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Ct Poulton Advertiser
William Richardson
Madison County
Bryan
New York
Bin
Esfective
Athens
Old Lawrence County
Walter W. Simmons
Wothy Man
Will H. Dilg
Adverting Agency
A. L. Windham
Cha’n Co
Dem
Ova
Hillsboro
J. T. Porter
A. F. Redman
Loosier
J. T. Verry
Town Creek
W. J. Lee
Red Bank
Walton LeMay
Mt. Home
K. J. Richeson
Wheeler
H. D. Lane
Wolf Springs
G. N. Craig
Lick
W.R. Harris
Mt. Hope
J.R. Martin
Kinlock
J. H
W. ©. Hamilton
MR. Farmer
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer
Florence
Alabama
Windhan’s Department Star
Earth
Windham & Company
Moulton, Ala
Moulton Advertiser
Southern Agriculturist
Mary Ramey
Mepyorp Srbert
State of
Medford Sibert
Alleghany
Edna Sibert
Woodstock
Harry Stickley
Wyoodstock
Rebecca Sibert
Preston H. Sibert
Harrisonburg
Lawrence
J. C. Kumpe
E. C. McDonald
Sarah C. McDonald
Akin
Edward H. McDonald
Jasper
Texas
Annie E. Riddle
Uotaw
James Luke McDonald
Rye
Liberty County
Ward McDonald
Grovetown
Trinity County
Eugene F. McDonald
Claude C.mcdonald
R. E. McDonald
Burker
Grace M. Whitney
Dallas
Ida Payne
Ollie K. McDonald
Tow
Llano County
Crocket Jennings
Waxahatchie
Tandy C. McDonald
Court House
Said County
Susan C. Rhoads
W. H. Cornelius
Joan McCacaren
China Hall
W.J. Nesbit
Decatur, Ala
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