Local Advertiser outlines candidates and political tensions
Jourd White and Paul White publish the June 7 issue. William Richardson seeks Democratic support for Congress in the 8th District while Hon. B. B. Comer dominates the first page with rail policy criticisms. The paper attacks the Tennessee Democratic State Convention, forecasts Gen. Patterson’s gubernatorial bid, notes Alfonso of Spain’s royal wedding attack, and endorses Frank N. Julian for Secretary of State. Weather commentary follows.
Sheriff candidate W R Cleere urged by paper readers
Hon H A Skeggs writes to the people urging careful perusal. The paper announces W R Cleere as sheriff candidate, praised as an honest active man worthy of Democratic votes in Lawrence. A Mt Home letter arrived late. Geo McGregor of Hartsell visited Tuesday. A Pin Hook letter is burned for lack of name. More announcements to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Cleere
Lawrence
Mt. Home
Geo. McGregor
Hartsell
Pame
Clearance Sale of Millinery Goods by Mrs Roberson
A 15 day clearance sale to close out an extensive stock of millinery items. Beautiful ribbons and trimmings offered at a great reduction with captivating bats. Call and view the selection at 06 Mrs J A Roberson signed notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Roberson
Rich Mountain Tree Yields 775 Staves and Wildlife
A Leola correspondent reports a man cutting staves for S. W. Smith found a mountain tree last week yielding 775 staves. The log contained two coons, two fox squirrels, five gray squirrels, a swarm of bees, and about ten gallons of honey. Some escape is likely as the tree is cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola
S. W. Smith
Skeggs Seeks Alabama Railroad Commissioner Nomination
Hon H A Skeggs of Decatur writes to Alabama Democrats outlining his long party service and a pledge to regulate railroad rates fairly and impartially. He denounces current railroad claim settlements and car service rules, cites thirty years in business with railroads, and appeals for support. A local Union Picnic at Hickory Grove school house on July 7 invites farmers and editors families, promising free food and pleasant day. Crops look good and folk are busy with work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Comer
Railroad Commission
Comer
H. A. Skeggs
Decatur
Alabama
H. A. Skegggs, Jr
Hickory Grove
Editors
Old Hickory Grove
H. G
Register
GC. O. Chenault
I A .J. Parker
Laura V. Parker
State of
Vienne Johnson County
Sslino's
Moulton
Town Creek Cracks and Summer Plans in County Letter
A Town Creek neighbor writes of busy farmers saving crops, saw mill workers with blues, and young people enjoying lemonade and picnics. He notes approaching singings and meetings, contemplates crossing the Mason Dixon line for church, and calls for gentler civilization while critiquing two locals near Yadkin. Signed by William G. Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason and Dixon Line
Yaddo
William G. Norton
They Come and Go at Camp 5 by Bachelor
They Come and Go at Camp 5 records visits of Mildred Almon from Town Creek and relatives L L Tollison J T Milam plus cousin Welch Tollison, with Lonnie Lilian Burch guests of M A Bureh, and a sick William Young under care of Dr Nex Jackson Will Jackson Tom Wasson and families. John Cunningham’s son burned by a fall into fire, recovery hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Almon
Mildred
Town Creek
L. L. Tollison
J. T. Milam
Miss Welch Tollison
Lonnie
Lilian Burch
Landersville
M. A. Bureh
Nex Jackson
Will Jackson
Tom Wasson
Mr. Hope
William Young
John Cunningham
Mt Hope Visitors Delighted By Local News From Mt Hope
A Mt Hope letter from Hon Jourd White and Son of Moulton Alabama thanks the Advertiser for hospitality during a youth visit to the Moulton High School closing exercises. The piece notes the drama Steel King and remarks on Southern hospitality, a large funeral attendance at Bethel, a W O W picnic, a clearance sale at Chenault Bros, and local gossip from Mt Hope including visits, sermons, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jourd White
A. G. Fields
Arthur Henly
Mises
Maggie Jackson
Lucille Jackson
Julia Morrison
Bettie Vickens
Moulton
KR. L. Quinn
Steel King
Bethel
G. O. Chenault
W.O. W
Chenault Bros
Advertiser
K. D. Whitman
Progress Pencilings and Local News Notes
Local items report Mrs Martha Royer improving after illness and Jessie Royer sick with chills. Miss Velma Brooks still living. Miss Lena Crow sad after Wednesday night and Miss Lizzie Crow hosted by Mrs Barnes. Crops busy after welcome rains. Senators Morgan and Pettus oppose Hepburn Rate Bill, citing constitutional issues and harm to Alabama farmers merchants and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Royer
Marvin Holt
Velma Brooks
Antioch
Emmit McNut
Jim McKay
Orpha Roger
W. H. Cornelius
Hartsell
Lena Crow
Arthur Callahan
Addie Crow
Minnie Byars
Enon
Herbert Hill
Landersvillee Links and Local Happenings
Rain showers brighten the community though sickness remains with Mrs Edd Gray’s daughter Johnnie improved. Several locals attend a Masonic march in Bethel for J. M. Landers. Elder J H Hill travels to Pinhook and Fairfield to meet appointments. Judge S E Gardner and family visit Leighton relatives. Mrs Lona Craig and Imo Gardner visit kin in Leighton Sheffield and Littleton. Emmett Whitman seen en route to Moulton, avoiding Sunday painting. Doc denied riding in Rufus Williams wagon but seen with family. Henry and wife settle in a new white house on the hill. Mrs Thompson from Hatton visits Eld J H Hill’s family. Judm and E Gardner’s pony injured after a run. We end here to give space for a better writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Gray
Johnnie
Bethel
J. M. Landers
J.H. Hill
Pinhook
Fairfield
S. E. Gardner
Leighton
Lona Craig
Imo Gardner
Sheffield
Littleton
Emmett Whitman
Berg
Moulton
Emmett
Rufus Williams
Doc
Henry
Wife
White House
Alabama Constitution and railroads shape national progress
A discussion cites Alabama’s recent constitutional framework and state supported railroads as foundational to American prosperity. The speaker credits state chartered lines and land grants for growth while noting capitalists sometimes misuse power, yet railroads remain the era’s chief driver of advancement and influence in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Mr. Knox
Senate of the
United States
Democratic ticket announcements for Alabama offices
Announcements list patriotic gentlemen for Democratic party offices including Alternate US Senator Jos F Johnston Birmingham and John B Knox Anniston. Governor candidates R M Cunningham Jefferson and B B Comer Jefferson. Lieutenant Governor A B Gray Jefferson and Emroet O Neal Florence. State Auditor Horace Hood Montgomery. Rail Road Commissioner K B A Skeggs Decatur and J G Harris Montgomery. Secretary of State Frank N Julian Celbert. Commissioner of Agriculture J A B Lovett Culimar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. F. Johnston
Birmingham
John B. Knox
Anniston
Alabama
R. M. Cunningham
Jefferson
Heo
B. B. Comer
A. B. Gray
Emroet O’ Neal
Florence
C—O
Horace Hood
Montgomery
O—O
KB. A. Skeggs
Decatur
J. G. Harris
Frank N. Julian
Celbert
Agriculture
J. A. B. Lovett
Culimar
Senatorial candidates announced for Lawrence and Morgan Counties
The announcement lists Montgomery Groenendyke of Pitt, A Lynne of Decatur, and W T Lowe of Decatur as candidates for State Senator from the Lawrence and Morgan Counties district, all subject to Democratic party action ahead of the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Groenendyke
Pitt
Wrence
Morgan
Democratic Party
S A. Lynne
Decatur
Lawrence
W.T. Lowe
Morgan Counties
Lawrence County announces Joseph Robert Martin for Legislature
A candidate announced for the Lower House from Lawrence County subject to Democratic Party action. The notice names Joseph Robert Martin as the candidate and cites party affiliation as the determining factor for eligibility.
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Lawrence County
Sheriff Candidates for Lawrence County Announced
Public notices authorize James J. Masterson Geo W Jacobs Hilary Waldrop John H Brewer Jar A Cannon and W B Cicere as sheriff candidates for Lawrence county at the next election, with authorization to announce each bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Masterson
Lawrence County
Democratic Party
Geo. W. Jacobs
Democratic Rtv
Hilary Waldrop
John H. Brewer
Jar. A. Cannon
W. BR. Cicere
Gin Machinery and Second Hand Xin Outfit For Sale
Second hand gin setup including two 70-8in Munger gins lint flue and battery condenser complete elevator system with 30 inch fan and connecting piping. Owner moving to a larger plant and will sell entire system or any part cheap for cash or on easy terms. Landersville address or call S. EK Gardner 6 4 06.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landersville
S. EK. Gardner
Non-Resident Notice in Chancery for Moulton Case
In chancery at Moulton under the 4th District Northern Chancery Division, J A Parker and others are listed in a non resident notice. The filing indicates legal action requiring response or participation by involved parties within the specified court process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery
Moulton
Northern Chancery Division
J A Parker
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Chis Moulton Advertiser
Paul White
Phon Hi No
Wiliam Richardson
Nashville
Tennessee
Clay Evans
Patterson
Memphis
Josiah
Morgan County
Alfonso
Spain
Batttle
Tuscumbia
Bachelor
Mt. Hope
J. M. Curtis
G. W. Boger
Frank Crow
Zolar Byars
Wilmer Young
Leeper
Cathe Crow
Susie Cowan
Senator Morgan
Washington
Pettus
Senate
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New Ger
Landersvillee Links
Jervis Lumber
Balding Maer
Sita
I. A.J Parker
D. C. Goodlette Register
Shing Guois
Ats
FRA
EB. Gardner
Ala
Mek
E. Gardner
Dunlap Oxfords
Our Special
Other Oxfords
Ladies Oxfords
Edward’s Shoe Store
LaFayett (Depot
W. A. Mitchell & CO
Hartselle, Ala
Windham & Co
Jonn
Terry
Courtland
Hartselle, Als
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