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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
2
The article notes that despite disagreements on railroad policy, Gov. Comer is respected for his honesty and oratory. Gov. Comer, Gen. Brandon and Superintendent Gunnells will arrive this afternoon to speak on education. A large crowd is hoped for at the 9 AM tomorrow morning address in town.
The Moulton Advertiser announces a new newspaper head replacing the aging design. Gov. Comer and officials arrive in Moulton to inspect sites for a proposed high school with a public meeting planned at 9 a.m. in the courthouse. A delegation travels from Courtland via multiple towns, with a decision expected in 7 to 10 days. The issue also presents J. L. Aldridge letters and gossip on gubernatorial candidates from The Montgomery Journal.
The Postoffice Department requires publishers to drop overdue subscriptions and raise mailing prices. Paul White seeks remittance by March first or risk losing readers as the paper warns that Uncle Sam will intervene. Birmingham's growth noted by The Ledger as context.
Memphis January 7 The annual Farmers Educational and Co operative Union session opens with about 1000 delegates from every southern state plus Missouri Kansas and Washington. The program centers on reducing cotton acreage and holding cotton for higher prices. President Barrett says the goal is fifteen cents a pound and hints at holding back supply. Proposals include warehouse certificates for stored cotton backed by bonds and a possible regular stock company built on stored cotton.
J P Heidt killed a large catamount on the southeast side of Brushy Mountain last Sunday. It weighed 12 pounds and was large enough to carry off a lamb or pig. Great storms sweep oceans with many ships reported lost with all aboard. Misses Toney and Addie Masterson of New Decatur visited our town several days last week. A southern coach jumped into a creek in Georgia, killing 3 trainmen and hospitalizing 80 passengers.
Mr Fletcher Yonder Sandlin of Ardmore will wed Miss Mae Howell in a double harness ceremony at the family home on January 16 1908 Rev R L Quinn to officiate The couple plans a farewell visit after the knot is tied and begins life together in their distant western home The write up praises Mae Howell and wishes the couple well for their future together.
Mrs Arch Woodard a Pin Hook resident aged, dropped dead in her yard last Friday. Death comes quietly and unexpectedly. Peace to her soul. Uncle Bob Wilson long trusted friend is reported critically ill at his Moulton area home.
The terrors of a crime in Jacksonville include the killing of one brother by the other during a pursuit of a burglar. Local news mentions Quincy Snider and community supporters, plus small notes on subscribers and local figures, including Mt Hope resident H D Pickens and others. The text mixes community notices with odd anecdotes, reflecting local life and concerns.
From Montgomery via Decatur comes word that Miss Harriet Seamans of Moulton is in dangerous condition and not expected to live. She has faced death before yet has baffled the monster, and hope remains she will again escape.
Jourd White notes he collected between 100 and 500 dollars in subscriptions last week, as reported by the Birmingham Ledger, describing the amount as good and cheerful.
The Decatur trial of Cliff Way last week found him guilty with a 13 year penitentiary sentence. The paper notes sympathy for his wife and family and mentions W S Gray running for Morgan County Tax Assessor, praising his fitness. Also reported are the death of F M Washburn, a whiskey case judge ruling, a dead juror in New York, seven dead and twelve wounded in a South Alabama railroad wreck, and a sales job ad from Fairfax Refining Co in Ohio.
A handsome Sewing Machine was offered by A. Bernstein to the public and presented by W. L. Bynum who took home the prize days ago. It was awarded with a valuable clock, drawing cards to Bernstein’s emporium of trade. Bernstein is building a fine business and gaining local trust.
The department store line declares a general stock in a warm New Year message dated January 5 1908. It expresses that everything can be found to make people happy and contented and extends wishes for prosperity and better times with a promise of more business to come.
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