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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
2
A fragmented entry lists names and ownership notes including Jourd White with volume 84 and date month unknown, dm and owner designation, number 24. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event details or context to expand beyond basic identifiers.
The homecoming memorial services at the Methodist church Sunday, led by Judge E. B. Almon, moved many to tears with memories of the Werts Farleys Lynches Stewards McDonalds Whites and Almons. Almon spoke on religion and education, stressing balanced training of soul mind and body, and praising his own public service. Afternoon addresses at the Presbyterian church by Charles P. and David O. Almon followed brief talks by Jourd White, T Farley and D C Almon, ending with the Lord's Supper.
A letter from Boyd Texas recounts the Southern Baptist Convention in St Louis May 14 1918. Texas led Foreign Missions giving $86896 and the writer notes state pride and broader impressions of St Louis with its history and institutions. He recounts meetings with Alabama and ex Alabama friends, praises Cooper Cowan as a rising gospel speaker, and reports on the program and adjournment of the conference.
The Baptist Ministers and Laymen of the Mussel Shoals Association held a two day conference in Moult beginning May 27. Elders Hitt Wear Roberts Woodward Sims led devotions discussions and preaching. Sessions included The Preacher's Prayer Life and The Personality of the Holy Spirit with multiple speakers.
Professor A D Roberts, recently closing a successful school in Madison county, is in town a few days for important business and social visits. He plans to teach next term at Grove Bill in Clark county, where residents expect him to be a valuable addition as a progressive, broad minded citizen, church member, and Mason, renowned in music and education.
A brief moral meditation warns against betraying friends for money or wealth. It laments rushing to ruin and hell while insisting on steadfast loyalty and adherence to the ninth commandment.
A quirky ad promises a simple remedy for property rights troubles and jury uncertainty. It boasts a yearly supply with a no cure, no pay offer, urging readers to shake before taking and follow directions for relief.
The writer notes those who have gone voluntarily or summoned to court are given support. Distinctive barristers encountered are praised for their ability, claiming they would compare favorably with any Bar on earth.
Herman Farley, once a Moulton youth now a Birmingham business figure, spent several days in town with his wife. She was charmed by the city’s churches, schools, courthouse, jail, homes, lawns, water, and friendly people, remarking that even “the half was told her.” The couple enjoyed a rural outing and plan a return before season’s end.
A new term brings Judge Charles Pomeroy Almon to the circuit bench in Lawrence County. Born near town, he grew up among neighbors, played with local youths, fished and hunted here, and now sits on the bench as a respected figure. The community recalls his father Bill Doe, a longtime friend, and cherishes memories shared since childhood.
We greet Charlie with warm welcome back to his devoted mother and sisters and to familiar places like the swimming hole mulberry trees and plum orchard. Old memories cluster around the sugar-beech spring and the Big Name as we celebrate his return with a joyful welcome.
The speaker notes juries are white farmer men who stay tethered to facts and warns against lawyers overusing the phrase reasonable doubt. He expects crocodile tears may be shed to sway jurors, but hopes justice is achieved and no one is harmed emotionally.
A faded life-like portrait of Uncle Billie Cooper, praised as a top-level lawyer, now overlooks the Judge's stand in Lawrence County's Temple of Justice. The Moulton Advertiser presented it to the people, with plans to add more portraits later. Also notes Andy Carnegie's philanthropy to Nashville schools and a surge of Alabama graduates, including a journalist starting at The Moulton Advertiser.
The article notes Judge Almon delivered a strong charge praised by listeners. It promises to publish copious extracts covering bootlegging, wild catting, pistol toteing, gambling, stealing, wife beating, forgery, adultery, dynamiting, trespassing and other violations for public benefit.
Miss Mabel Srygley of Bear Creek starts a new life and teaching career while Vipin W. Farley of Rugeumbia praises county highways as the best in Lawrence County. Obituary notice for W. J. Barnes to run next week. Andrew Carnegie donates 1,000,000 to Vanderbilt University. Methodist Ladies host cake and cream to pay church debt. Kansas courts bar lawyers from entering a unique justice system.
Jo Gibson spoke from the office window on Monday praising good roads and commending The Moulton Advertiser for its years of service on behalf of the cause.
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