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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
2
The lineup shows Taft 527 and Roosevelt 441 with 1,078 remaining to scrap. The Republican party is on the verge of dissolution and will likely finish in November.
A historical remark notes population rising from 4 million to 95 million and wealth from near zero to 125 billion, describing the nation as still in early development stages.
An inquiry notes seven tons of Bibles were shipped to South America and asks what other book is sent in ten lots to or from any land, while contrasting with the atheist claim that there is no God.
A statement urging cheerful living and positive conduct as a Christian influenced philosophy. It emphasizes true men and women uplift by brightening the world for others through simple, hopeful actions.
A distant view suggests the Republican party may fracture as Teddy Roosevelt seeks the Progressive nomination, while the people refuse a third term. The writer expresses confidence in Underwood as the Democratic nominee and a likely November victory.
Meeting with John Chitwood and Robert Goodlett at the Blue Hole last Thursday stirred fond memories spanning centuries. The pair, lively elderly narrators, captivated children and adults with fairy stories and historical anecdotes, making the tenth annual picnic feel complete and friendly.
The piece alleges Gov. O Nea l dismissed Bowman his dearest friend over a Back Tax Assessor office sale in Jefferson county. Bowman was found not guilty by a jury. The author condemns O Nea l for ingratitude and accuses him of aiding liquor dealers while criticizing Prohibition and a trip to Philadelphia to attack Prohibition critics.
Local and General reports cover indignation over a 61 million tax raise, opposition to extra legislative sessions, and Governor O Neal’s stance with the Tax Commission. Notices praise Rep Hector Lane, grief for J P Lockwood, a Birmingham death, a shoulder dislocation in Moulton, and anticipated Grass Worm coverage from an entomologist.
Judge W. P. Chitwood of Tus cumbia returns to his boyhood region near Moulton on a brief visit to relatives. He makes annual pilgrimages to rural scenes, marveling at the country’s improvement and recalling the days when they fished Big Nance with speckled fish and youth’s bright aspirations.
Judge D W Speaké of Decatur visited Moulton with William Stackelford and wife. They returned home after a short stay. Willie Shackelford, cashier of Decatur's First National Bank, was born locally and is noted as a leading state figure. Reports cover family tragedies, tax issues in Alabama, and remarks on Prohibition, California female voters, and Florence Times praise.
Lawrence County Court of Revenue convenes with F T Neeley and W C Hamilton assisting to adjust real and personal property taxes. Officials work amid some opposition as locals voice concerns.
The county undertakes a deep well boring on jail lot beneath the base rock to deliver pure water for domestic use and birds in cages. This project aims to secure a dependable water source and improve living conditions on the property.
A reader from Mehama Alabama encloses one dollar to extend his date in The Moulton Advertiser. He notes recent rains, corn planting delays due to cotton price concerns, and promises to visit if passing. He teases political issues, praising coffee and beds with no bugs in a friendly sign-off by A B Landers.
Letter expresses sending one year of The Moulton Advertiser to Uncle Dick Duke Minier Texas. W. F. Henderson praises Uncle Dick, recalls a joyful outing with about 200 youths on the creek, and invites others west to join next year with warm regards to Uncle Dick.
Last week a fire destroyed Will Shelton's barn wiping out corn hay four plow stock and tools plus a new survey valued at 1500 dollars. Soon after another blaze near John Vallahan burned six mules and more property with damage around 2000 dollars. Friends aided both men, and the editor notes electricity caused both fires while urging caution about life and property.
The duel between Roosevelt and Taft intensifies with no surrender in sight, while Democrats watch with cautious approval as the bitter contest widens.
John Neal Jackson born May 6 1851 united with Missionary Baptist Church as a youth and served Town Creek Church as clerk from 1881 to 1904 and deacon from 1901. He married Eva Clark producing eleven children and later Julia Drake with one son Paul Jones. He died April 15 1912 after a long life of faithfulness, leaving a grieving widow and children and a message of comfort in God’s house.
March 28 brought sorrow to Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Granger of Mt Hope as their infant son Cle burn Gilbert Granger born October 9, 1905 died after about 20 days illness. The funeral was conducted by Rev. G. W. Pace.
Albert Wallace, aged 20, died at dawn on April 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mitty Wallace after a period of suffering. The notice consoles the bereaved, speaks of his early bloom, and expresses faith in reunion in the hereafter, signed by A FRIEND.
Bro. Burns baptized three children Sunday and preached twice more in the evening. His Sunday sermons included a message on the Judgment and featured a notably high vocal key. He is regarded as a logical thinker and among the deepest Biblical minds Moulton has produced.
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