27 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1918
Page
1
Locals report the serious illness of Mr. Andrew J Hee and Miss Evia Bell, a Athens school teacher, visiting relatives Sunday at home. Dr John Tewia seen on the streets after weeks confined to his room with La trippe.
Uncle Sam Stewart recovered enough to report a stroke or paralysis last week. B Elliott visited with family for several days and will relocate to Sheffield. Uncle Josh Blankenship, a longtime prominent resident of the southern county, died recently.
Mr and Mrs Albert Mont omery of Albertsville have moved here and now live at Ween Mise Elouise Hancock a popular teacher of Hillgbore spent the weekend with Misses Julia and Bertha Weatherwax Break your Cold or LaGrippe with a few doses of 666 County Registrar E B Harris of Mehama was there Monday on business W R Barbour and crew of forest rangers left Monday for Wayne County Tennessee to view a large tract for the government They will return Saturday Rider J T Harris of Flor ence filled the pulpit at the Moulton Church of Christ Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm He preached at Aldridge Grove at 5 pm
Miss Agnes Irwin, an attractive young lady of Hillsboro, spent the week end here as the guest of friends.
Hillsboro farmer Joe Hardin, a prominent local figure, is in town for undisclosed reasons. Residents note his longstanding involvement in regional agriculture and community projects.
Mr. C M Maulden district demonstration agent from Birmingham was here one day last week.
Miss Bettie Lou Windham spent last weekend at home. J. H. and Tom Roberson prominent Mt. Hope merchants were here Monday on business.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Riley Ellie lament the death of their infant who accidentally drowned in a creek near their Decatur home last Saturday.
Mrs T M Lawrence of Chapel Hill Tennessee and Roy Bell of Delias Texas appear in a public notice concerning a personal matter and potential legal proceedings. The record names two individuals and their respective locations.
A brief note recalls spending the last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Bell, mentioning their company and the time frame without additional context.
Hon Hector D Lane a popular fertilizer salesman from Courtland was in town on Monday for business.
Two Black men were jailed last week on charges of murdering a Black woman in Ceortland. The brief report notes the defendants were apprehended and held for further court action.
A Junior Order of the Red Cross was organized at Lawrence County High School on Friday Feb 22 with nearly all students pledging to contribute. Dues total 25 dollars per student and across high schools the drive aims to raise over 5 million for Red Cross propaganda. Officers elected Tuesday morning: President Etta Lee Vice President Bertha Wallace Treasurer Decia Wallace. The Heir of Mt Vernon was staged Feb 22 by the high school expression class led by Miss Elizabeth Gunn. gate receipts 50.60, 8.00 to liquidate sidewalk debt, remainder for school needs.
The regular meeting of the Lawrence County Farmer's Union will join the Mountain Home Local on Thursday March 7. A large number of farmers is expected to attend as important matters are set for discussion.
Dr Ira Landrith of Chicago will speak at the church in Moulton March 3 at 7 pm on The Dixie Highway to National Prohibition, urging ratification of the Federal Prohibition Amendment. A fifty year old Texan by birth, he has led Nashville reform efforts and campaigned nationwide for prohibition, praised as a forceful orator with humor and strong convictions.
A March 4 1918 afternoon program includes devotional exercises led by Mrs. Bell and a study brief on Sons of Italy by Mrs. Orwell. Topics cover Italian government agencies assimilation labor camps schools and movements with lectures on Christian individualism by Rev. R. W. Sides and closing prayer.
Official list of Confederate pensioners in Lawrence County Alabama as of January 1 1918 with full names and post office addresses including Danville Moulton Town Creek Trinity Hillsboro and other locales. Certified by J C Kumpe Judge of Probate on February 3 1918.
In Philadelphia the doctor gains upper hand as Rum endures severe injuries including nails in hands head and body, during a brutal encounter that leaves Rum battered from start to finish.
Mrs S R Sanders hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering in honor of Misses Irwin from Hillsboro. Games were played at two tables with Mrs R P Irwin winning high. A salad course followed. Guests included Miss Agnes Irwin Miss Ruth Stewart Mrs A L ywitdhema Miss Byrd Sandlin Mia F B Elliott and Miss Julia Sandlin.
John H. Day is announced as a candidate for the Legislature. A Heiga Democrat and prohibitionist, Day is a young man known countywide who has taught in various parts of the county and recently earned a first grade teaching certificate. He kept informed on current events and seeks the office he aspires to fill.
The Sanderson Co announces its millinery opening in Town Cragk Alabama. On March 12 they unveil a complete line of millinery and general merchandise at low prices. The firm touts fair treatment and quality goods to attract customers to inspect the new stock.
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