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Moulton Advertiser

Location

Moulton, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1917

Page

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Personal notices from Haleyville area update local moves

W Co Suggs of Haleyville visited on business. Harbinhill moves family to Hillsboro due to mail service changes. Born to Mr and Mrs Earnest Holdt a son. Various locals travel, visits, and work notes. funeral announced for Chas Terry at Liberty Grove on June 10 at 11.00.

Harbinhill Hillsboro Daily Daily Mail Earnest Holdt Earnest John M. Roberts Chas. Terry Liberty Grove

Oxford Windham Visits Loved Ones This Sunday

Oxford Windham of L and N shops visited loved ones here on Sunday inviting family and friends to share in a quiet gathering at a local residence. He spoke briefly of community ties and expressed appreciation for support from neighbors and colleagues.

Oxford Windham L&n

Courtland Attorney C. Sherrod Visits on Business

Attorney C. Sherrod of Courtland was in town last week on legal business.

Sherrod of Courtland

Cotton stands improve after rains and sun in county

Farmers report better cotton stands due to recent rains and warm sunshine. Wilbur C. Bragg traveled to Mobile Monday for his brother Dr. John Bragg’s graduation on Tuesday June fifth. County Court met briefly Monday. J M Sandlin Jr and Robert White left Friday for Ohio to take jobs in a steel mill. Allen Farley’s new brick store is nearing completion. C H McWhorter, long located in East Texas, remains in or near the area.

Wilbur C. Bragg Mobile John Bragg J.M. Sandlin Jr Robert White Ohio

Forney Family Moves to Moulton from Decatur

Major John C. Forney in command of the United States legal force in Moulton traveled to Decatur Saturday to meet Mrs Forney and daughters Annie Katherine Frances and Lee Forney. They returned to Moulton to reside, taking rooms with Mr C C Kerby. The town welcomes them to the community.

John C. Forney United State Legal For Moulton Decatur

Bell Family’s Decatur Visit Includes Mrs Bell’s Guest

L. M. Bell and family traveled to Decatur on Tuesday to meet Mrs Bell’s father who is visiting as her guest. Mrs Paul White has been quite ill during the past week.

S. R. Osteen Huntsland Tenn Mrs. Osteen L. M. Bell Decatur Mrs. Bell Mrs Bell Paul White

Decatur Graduate to Read at Moulton High School

Miss Marie Kimbrough of Decatur, a Boston and New York elocution graduate, will give a reading in the Moulton High School auditorium Friday at 8 o clock. She will be assisted by Miss Ella Mc Gregor of Hartselle.

Marie Kimbrough Decatur Boston New York Moulton Kimbrough Ella McGregor Hartselle

Sour Stomach Advice and Home Remedy

A brief note explains sour stomach as a mild indigestion caused by rapid or excessive eating or unsuitable foods. It suggests eating slowly and chewing thoroughly, avoiding meat at supper, and taking Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion if symptoms occur.

Chamberlain

Lawrence County Good Roads Association Organized

The Lawrence County Good Roads Association was organized last Thursday night at the courthouse with about twenty citizens. Rev J W Jones chaired the meeting which approved forming a permanent group to improve roads, promote drainage and better maintenance. Officers named include President John P White Vice President L B Cropper Secretary Treasurer O L Judy with a 1 dollar membership fee. Members urged all county residents to join and support the drive for better roads.

Lawrence County Lawrence County Good Roads Association Court House J. W. Jones The Baptist Church John P. White L. B. Cropper O. L. Judy C. C. Prince C. C. Kerby Paul White O.L. Judy L.B. Cropper W. R. Jackson M. H. Sandlin L. M. Bell Bank of Moulton

Community Meeting At Wren June 16 Prominent County Men

Moulton Advertiser notes a community meeting at Wren on Saturday night June 16 with several of the county's most prominent men to take part in the program. Letter signed by ROBTB HENDERSON.

Moulton

Fourth of July Festivities Planned at Mount Hope

Mount Hope prepares a large Fourth of July celebration with prominent speakers, patriotic and educational addresses, music, and ample refreshments. A community dinner will be served around noon as residents are urged to make travel and attendance plans now.

Mount Hope Mt. Hope Jack Smith Ick Martin Frs Moun Hope

Red Hill Notes and Local Tidbits

Bud Masterson of Decatur passed through our town Saturday Jessie Karrh visited Sunday at J W Crown’s home A saddle was lost between Red Hill and Moulton Finder to notify Ruby McMillian or Albert Hightower Week brings more fellows aged twenty and thirty one than usual Question what is the matter Mrs Mc Whorter improved after illness at her mother’s home J W Crow wore out another pair of trousers while fishing on Flint and Elam Frank Goodier the most persistent angler in this country Ovely Moles once famed iron man of Indiana was here his father a Methodist preacher was poor and Moses wore overalls and brogans to church.

Red Hill Moulton Ruby McMillian Albert Hightower McWhorter J. R. Lockwell Mr. Crab Grass J. W. Crow Frank Goodier Ovely Moles Advertiser Indiana Moses

Children’s Service at Baptist Church

A children’s program arranged by the Baptist Sunday School will be presented at 7 45 p m Sunday by the children. The event aims to entertain and profit with Rev J W Jones to preach at 11 o’clock.

Baptist Church The Baptist Sunday School J. W. Jones

Seventh Grade Pupils Awarded Certificates Spring 1917

List of seventh grade pupils who passed examinations in Spring 1917 and were awarded certificates. Names include Louise Scruggs, Mt Hope. Lowell Dill, Mt Hope. Jessie Lee Almon, Mt Hope. Lucy Greenhaw, Wren. Ross Pearson, Wren. Ida Belle Porter, Hillsboro. Otis Lowry, Hillsboro. Dinsmore Thompson, Hillsboro. Thomas Corum, Hillsboro. Maymie Graham, Mountain Home. William Young, Moulton. Sybil Etheredge, Town Creek. Viva LeMay, Town Creek. Myrtle Etheredge, Town Creek. Annie Lottie Barret, Moulton. Gladys Gibson, Moulton. Etta Lee, Moulton. Emma Montgomery, Moulton. Russell Sandlin, Moulton. Ophelia Sherrill, Moulton. Avis Lockwell, Moulton. Douglas Stephenson, Moulton. Clebie Wallace, Moulton. Lottie Darmer, Moulton. Louise Almon, Moulton. Foree Woodruff, Moulton. Addie Moses, Moulton. Buford Moles, Moulton. Mildred Alexander, Moulton.

Louise Scruggs Mt. Hope Lowell Dill Jessie Lee Almon Lucy Greenhaw Wren Ross Pearson Ida Belle Porter Hillsboro Otis Lowry Dinsmore Thompson Thomas Corum Maymie Graham Mountain Home William Young Moulton Sybil Etheredge Town Creek Viva LeMay Myrtle Etheredge Annie Lottie Barret

Y Splits Fifty Fifty In Games With Moulton

Albany Decatur Daily reports a doubleheader where Albany locals and Moulton split. In game one Albany led early then Moulton rallied to tie and win 12 to 15 in ten innings. game two again saw a close contest with Moulton edging ahead 7 to 4. Key players include Kumpe, Hall, Frohoff, Williams, Halbrooks, Banks and Stephenson for Albany and Moulton contributions from B Almon, Kumpe, Sandlin, and Barnes.

Moulton Kumpe Wild Stephenson Gordon Hall N. Almon Short McKelvy Cowan Banks Halbrooks Frohoff Rich Frohoft Williams Banks Halbrooks Frohot White Almon Kumpe B Almon Kumpe Stephenson Bynum Barnes Halbrooks Hall B. Aimon Sorber Almon Ymca Ab. H. Po C Sanchin P Cowan YMCA

Twice a Day Mail Service Began in Moulton

Friday morning at 7 30 a m the United States mail began a double daily run between Moulton and Hillsboro. Post master W R Harris and local citizens with aid from Congressman E B Almon secured the service. Mail reaches Moulton at 9 00 a m and 1 45 p m and leaves for Hillsboro at 8 30 a m and 4 30 p m.

Harbin Hill United States Moulton Hillsboro W. R. Harris E. B. Almon

County Farmers Union To Meet In Salem School House

The Lawrence County Farmers Union will meet Thursday June 7 with the Salem Local. Sessions will be held in the Salem School House. President T A Cartee expects full attendance and important business. The union is prosperous with rising membership.

Lawrence County Farmers’ Union Salem T. A. Cartee County Union Advertiser Farmers’ Union

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Parent

Mrs P H Martin of Peru Indiana reports two daughters recovered quickly from whooping cough after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She notes the medicine kept coughs loose and made expectoration easy and effective.

Chamberlain P. H. Martin Peru Ind

Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by Richmond Reader

A Richmond reader, F. B. Breasey, reports a good opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets. He calls them a wonder and says nothing he has tried beat them for indigestion or constipation. The note invites others to try the remedy.

Chamberlain F. B. Breasey Richmond

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.co. Suggs Haleyville Hope R L. Almon Deca U. S. Cavalry Chattanooga Prof Mrs. J. M. Crowell Mr. Foster Murphysboro, Tenn Tennesee Cedar Co A.W. Landers New Decatur S. R. Martin Mr Hope R. M. Young James Bryant Birmingham Bro Ponder and Albany Rufus Long Thomas Alexander Tuscaloosa University G. F. Craig Martha and Mary Louise Chenault J. E. Houston Dick Harris Henry Alexander of Pin Hook Harvey Houston Bud Masterson W. 5S Howell Allen Farley Grace Knight Lucy Hamilton W. A. Moles George K. McGregor Carrie Alexander Tom Nelson Joe Howell Mt Hope Horace Jones County Board of Revenue C. H. McWhorter East Texas Good Roads Ass RED Hill Jessie Karrh J. W. Crown Gladys Gibson Etta Lee Emma Montgomery Russell Sandlin Ophelia Sherrill Avis Lockwell Douglas Stephenson Clebie Wallace Lottie Darmer Louise Almon Foree Woodruft Addie Moses Buford Moles Mildred Alexander Albany-Decatur Daily Evans Sly Williams Hill Sandia T. Almona B. Almon Swanson Sandlin Swatson Sand Ee Gordon Moulton Ab E. H. Po County Farmers’ Union
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