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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
3
Denver convention proceedings reveal Hon. W. J. Bryan as leader and three time nominee who chose his running mate and shaped the platform. He dictated chairmen and committees and will guide speakers. Taft is deemed Roosevelt’s creature, while Bryan is portrayed as self made. Further coverage promised next week.
Dr Cunningham expresses surprise at Mallory for governor and hints at aiming for a clear field. Some Alabama figures resist such theories while others watch closely for his platform. The speaker hopes for a fair plank on railroads and utilities to restore state governance stability and Alabama’s standing.
The piece recalls Caleb Powers tied to Gov Gobel’s murder case, notes his pardon and congressional bid in Kentucky, and reflects on Kentucky figures like Daniel Boone Henry Clay Jefferson Davis Abraham Lincoln and Henry Watterson. It also discusses H S D Mallory of Selma facing criticism for early endorsement and asserts support for his potential governorship in Alabama.
The paper states Hon. J. C. Kumpe is not a candidate for Governor and would not accept if offered. It notes his forty years before the public and his continued vigor and patriotism, urging a return to his law practice.
The writer reflects on sixty years since July 14 1848, praising the Civil War era, emancipation, and global changes. He recalls early life in Moulton, printing days, a Democratic stance, and religious journeys from Baptist to Methodism, ending with news of Lawyer Chenault visiting Russelville relatives.
A banker defends using a home printer, arguing patronage strengthens local businesses and public services. The Moulton Advertiser praises community support, pledging fair pricing and refusing to undercut local printers while keeping money circulating locally. It notes loyalty to home professionals benefits banks, grocers, tradespeople, churches, and teachers.
A J Distinguished jurist Hon Charles Pomeroy Almon of Russellville and his family arrived in Moulton last Friday to spend a week or longer at the consecrated homestead near town. Judge Almon, a Lawrence county product, rose to prominence as an impartial jurist praised by bar and people. His star rises and may reach a Chief Justice robes. We plan a trip to Big Nance with Charlie before he leaves and expect him to share the speckled beauties of the famed fishing creek.
The speaking judge and congressman Richardson will visit Moulton on Monday to meet constituents. He enjoys strong local support and draws large crowds during annual tours. Uncle Jack Windham led a Friday lemonade stand and greeted passersby with a warm smile, identified as a Chesterfeld.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the board and stockholders of Hillsboro Warehouse will be held at Harmony on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July. The purpose is to hear the report of the Constitution and By laws Committee and address other business. J D L Byars Secretary Treasurer.
We report a visit by V. Chardavoyne of Courtland and his brother in law Ford on important business. Ed, after 31 years as Southern R R agent at Courtland, resigns for rest. A Sewing Machine contest adds 40 votes for a local lady. The Crow home hosts a birthday party for Miss Buss with a royal gathering. Hudson Sandlin is named school census enumerator for the district.
The Editor notes a letter received July 9 after a month and five days transit from Cuartel de Espana in Manila to Moulton Alabama. The piece mentions four cents postage and two dates, one at Manila and one at Moulton, and welcomes Mr Aldreg as a new subscriber to the Moulton Advertiser.
A note reports the third or independent party in Lawrence County missing after a planned last Saturday meeting to patch their ticket. No one has information to share on the gathering or its outcome.
A Sunday sermon by Brother Boyd is noted and farmers look to crops for good results. George W Sheets of Trinity admits an error and settles debits with the office after a prompt response. A Wren Singing drew 1500 attendees with ample food and sweet music. Charles looks well with his family near Mou-ton. The Board of Revenue met to adjust tax books. Mrs. Annie Roberson was missed at the ice cream supper due to sickness, and a long-time church helper has passed on in a peaceful, almost angelic departure after the midnight curtain.
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