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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
4
The piece notes Pelee eruption near Moulton with two young combatants uninjured, Ellen Groenendyke’s Africa mission return to Decatur, Wheeler family trip to Europe to inspect armories, and longing for Little Jo’s return to Mt. Sandy amid the editor’s modest public stance beside a renowned General.
The Alabama Press Association endorsed a Democratic Primary in Mobile, noting it could favor big money and outsiders over local poor candidates. The Moulton Advertiser recognizes the shift, respecting the state's Democratic Executive Committee decision while criticizing cost barriers and past county conventions.
Indigent ex confederate soldiers in Alabama, over 100 housed in poorhouses, will get a home at Mountain Creek near Montgomery. Judge J. M. Falkner leads the effort with aid from philanthropists as Bob Taylor and his quartet plan a June 14 lecture to raise funds. Tickets sold to support the home, with women organizing a statewide canvass. Local committees formed in Moulton area and Lawrence county. Jasper Eagle notes improvements on a new railroad to Decatur and a fishing excursion by the president.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. Priced at 25 cents. The ad emphasizes rapid relief and simple remedy.
In a Civil War style raid narrative the party pursues rebels through rough terrain. A captured man exposes shifting signals and a spy questions loyalties as guards are reinforced and eight prisoners are taken. The dialogue reveals Confederate sympathies among some prisoners as pursuit continues toward dawn. The section ends noting western floods and a brutal robbery crucifixion.
A Montgomery Advertiser fragment notes Mrs. William H. Simpson of Decatur Alabama and Gov. Johnston amid racial tensions. Simon Applebury is accused of killing Peyt Johnson on a Harris farm. bounty offered. No rain in nine weeks worries farmers. Jersey stock sale highlighted. Miss Anne Carter departs Rocky Hill for Como Mississippi.
Found-on Moulton road a pair of spectacles and a lady's hat are offered for claim. Bil Moseley of Trinity promotes tobacco business and asks for contact. Crop prospects praised as best in years. Local chatter mentions Janes and Berry riders at White's Gap. A Turbine water wheel sale inquiry via the Postmaster at Caddo. Octayas.
A reader reports a stone believed to be a diamond found near Esom Hill on March 30 1992. The letter recalls a past incident in Edwardsville and asks for testing guidance and where to send the rock for verification while noting potential risks from optic nerve strain.
Weather holds fine as the community plans a Children’s Day event in June. The note mentions young people and a cheerful, celebratory tone with emphasis on June and the involvement of youth and local organizers.
Camp Spring area notes cover crops, rains, and planting progress while locals praise visitors, discuss community events, church activities, and plans for roads, bridges, and self sufficiency. Readers hope for more rains, better infrastructure, and continued farming with homegrown supplies. Local names cited include W. W. Willis, Captain Ward McDonald, Dr. Fennell, and BR. L. Irwin.
Fred Pfaff reports preparations for another Independence Day Picnic, with due notice to be published. The county notes three murders since March. Bro J N Bragg and wife return near Moulton after time in Marshall county. Lost bill book and notes in Moulton May 17. reward offered for return of contents.
Lawrence County Alabama registrars announce the June 1904 voter registration at multiple precincts. Dates include June 1 Hillsboro June 2 Courtland June 3 Red Bank June 6 Town Creek June 9 Mountain Home June 12 Well Spring June 16 Lick School June 19 Hope June 23 Wy Mountain June 26 Oakville June 29 Morris Chapel June 30 Moulton. Registrars W J Mastin and R M Byars urge qualified residents to register promptly.
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