Public Officials List For Wilsonian Era Elections
The record lists candidate names for multiple offices including President Woodrow Wilson. Chief Justice John C. Anderson. Associate Justices Lucien D. Gardner and Ormond Somerville. Judge of the Court of Appeals John Pelham J B Brown C R Bricken. President Alabama Public Service Commission S P Kennedy. Congress E B Almon. Circuit Judges R C Brickell O Kyle. Probate Judge J C Kumpe. Circuit Clerk W R Jackson. Tax Assessor W C Hamilton. Tax Collector A W Walker. Board of Revenue A C Harris J R Armstrong J M Byars A T Murphree. Bar Board of Education T F Almon Q Burch R E F Coburn J M Houston F O Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Lucien D. Gardner
Ormond Somerville
Court of Appeals
John Pelham
J. B. Brown
C. R. Bricken
Alabama Public Service Commission
S. P. Kennedy
Congress
E. B. Almon
R. C. Brickell
O. Kyle
J. C. Kumpe
W. R. Jackson
W. C. Hamilton
A. W. Walker
Board of Revenue
A. C. Harris
J. R. Armstrong
J. M. Byars
A. T. Murphree
Bar Board of Education
T. F. Almon
Q. Burch
R. EF. Coburn
J. M. Houston
F. O. Smith
Scoundrel Tries to Kill Roosevelt in Kansas City
An assailant hurled an open knife at Ex President Roosevelt during a Kansas City address to the Blue and the Gray. The weapon missed, and Roosevelt escaped unharmed. It marks a second attempt on his life, with a third feared possible.
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Roosevelt
Kansas City
T. R
Faltal
Uncle Sam Reports New Hundred Dollar Bills Circulating
A brief note states new one hundred dollar bills are in circulation but warns against expecting any unsolicited payments from readers unless a long delinquent subscriber accidentally sends one.
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Uncle Sam
Tax assessments cut by $500000 in Montgomery County
Tax assessments have been reduced by five hundred thousand dollars in Montgomery County since 115, signaling returning sanity and true reform.
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Montgomery County
Ship brings 2 million in eatables and 5000 rabbits to Virginia
A vessel arriving in Virginia with coal also carries a cargo valued at 2,000,000 for English soldiers including 5,000 rabbits. The note hints at a device with double use, able to work both ways, in and out.
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Virginia
Confiscated liquor in Girard totals 1225 dollars
The report notes confiscated liquor at Girard now totaling 1225 dollars with small quantities still being recovered in isolated places. The piece condemns bootlegging and praises Bill Martin for enforcing Alabama law, contrasting with accused sympathizers and urging no mercy for violators.
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Girard
Alabama
Bill Martin
Americans Spend Vast Sums Motoring To Avoid Disreputable Luck
The article notes Americans spend about 1.15 million dollars yearly on car travel and vehicle costs, arguing this outlay is preferable to gambling or other disreputable sports, framing driving as a steadier form of entertainment and expense.
Re-elected principals named for two county schools
J. M. Crowell is re elected principal of Lawrence County High School and Earl M Hodson is retained as head of Lauderdale institution highlighting continued leadership at both schools.
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J. M. Crowell
Lawrence County
Earl M. Hodson
Lauderdale
Brief Editorialettes on Light, War, and Social Woes
A column praises electric lighting as a marvel while urging reflection on progress and misfortune. It notes European war carnage, billion-dollar wealth in Jefferson County, shifting fortunes, and contrasts poverty with fleeting affluence. Calls for thoughtful essays to curb vice and aid gospel efforts. Carranza is mentioned.
War Talk and Local Tragedies Spotlight Alabama Page
A Tennessee style war talk clashes with local death notices as editorials comment on national issues and rail disaster losses. The piece recalls William Waller’s death at 19, Tommy Tingle’s drowning near Jasper, and a fatal street fight near Moulton. It notes 46,000 railroad casualties in three months and criticizes prohibition leaders while praising J J Pickens as Chilton County Democratic chairman. Edgar Lile and York Adams die in a July ice cream supper incident. Edgar surrenders to jail for judicial review.
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William Waller
State University
Tommy Tingle
Jasper
Montgomery
Edgar Lile
York Adams
Moulton
Edgar
Man’s Kidney Pain Relief Reported by Indiana Reader
Frank Moseley of Moore's Hill Indiana reports using Foley Kidney Pills, noting almost constant side and back pains eased after the first dose and all pain gone within 48 hours. Pills promote active kidneys and healthier sleep, per Sandlin Drug Co.
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Frank Moseley
Moore's Hill, Ltd
Foley
Sandlin Drug Co
Duroc Hogs and Jersey Cattle Offer in Alabama
Advertisement notes best hogs and cattle in Alabama with promises of supply for desired numbers. Claims all registered stock available. Ends with a generic warning about a gentle tapping on doors, mentioning Gen Opportunity and Gen. Prosperity entering.
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Alabama
Gen Opportunity
Gen. Prosperity
New York Builds Grand Hotel With 2500 Rooms
New York plans a $15,000 ono hotel promising top world status. When complete it will offer more than 2500 rooms with daily rates from 3 to 15 dollars.
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New York
First Great Sea Battle Off Norway Coast Reported
The coast of Norway sees a major fleet clash lasting 24 hours between Germany and England. Reports indicate 16 ships sunk, two German and fourteen British, with fewer than six survivors saved on all sunken vessels. Land and air fighting continues as readers are urged to seek relief at Mt Hope on July 4.
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Norway
Germany
England
Mt. Hope
Stomach Troubles and Constipation Rave from Wellsburg Drugstore
8 H Murphy, a Wellsburg NY druggist, praises Chamberlain's Tablets as the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has sold in thirty four years of service. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
H. Murphy
Wellsburg
N.Y
Mt Hope Fourth of July Picnic Promises Greater Grand Event
The annual July 4 picnic at Mt Hope is advertised in this paper with extensive preparations to surpass past successes. Thousands are already looking forward to the occasion with excitement.
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Mt. Hope
Moulton Baptist Sunday School Gives to Evergreen Orphanage
The Moulton Baptist Sunday School contributed another handsome offering to the Evergreen orphanage praising the Lord for support and generosity.
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Moulton
How Cr Summers Cleared His Cold in Holdrege Neb
Cr Summers of Holdrege Nebraska contracted a severe cough and cold and could hardly sleep. He used Foley's Honey and Tar and says his cough was entirely cured and he credits the medicine for a speedy recovery. Foley's soothes and heals and children love it. Sandlia Drug Co advertisement.
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Cr.Summers
Holdredge
Neb
Foley
Sandlia Drug
Welcome extended to Bro. Jones at Cherokee field
The Cherokee News praises the consecrated man and the paper reproduces the compliment. His work at Cherokee is welcomed with prayers that it may not be duplicated in the community.
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W. B. Crumpton
Alabama
Brandeis Seated as First Jewish U S Supreme Justice
Louis D Brandeis wins confirmation to the United States Supreme Court after a lengthy battle becoming the first Jewish justice in the court.
Public endorsement of Chamberlain's Tablets notice
Mrs. C FE. Riey of Silion New York praises Chamberlain's Tablets for six months use calling it the best remedy she has tried. The ad claims the tablets are available everywhere to purchase.
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Chamberlain
Presidential favorites sharpen in crowded field
Oil up your talking machines the old parties see their presidential favorites taking shape as campaigns gear up. Both major camps push early frontrunners amid mounting endorsements and voter outreach.
Courtland Defeats Decatur In Courtland Game
A large crowd from Moulton watched Courtland beat Decatur 5 to 1 last Thursday afternoon. Courtland dominated the game with decisive hitting while Decatur struggled at the plate.
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Moulton
Courtland
Decatur
Keep Your Liver Active and You Will Keep Well
J P Delashawy of Moulton Route 4 reviews Byars Liver Pills, saying they are mild, pleasant and do not gripe. He recommends them after a thorough trial. Sold by Moulton Drug Co for 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byars
J P. Delashawy
Moulton
Route 4
Moulton Drug Co
Races at Courtland and Baseball Game Planned
A Courtland event on June 15 features a day of horse racing at Mr. Harvey Gilchrist’s farm south of town and a baseball game. Fast horses and fast stepping are expected, with lunches available on the grounds. Races start at 1 PM.
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Courtland
Harvey Gilchrist
Picnic at Kimo in Windham Grove Saturday
A basket picnic is planned in the grove in front of the Windham old-place at Kimo on Saturday June 10. All are invited to spend the day with old friends.
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Windham
Kimo
Child Poisoned by Daisy Fly Killer Flower Near Riley Simmons Farm
A child living north of town ingested a flower from a Daisy Fly Killer and was poisoned last week. The child has about recovered and is reported on the mend.
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Riley Simmons
Dr King’s New Discovery For Coughs And Colds
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It promises proven medicines, a money back guarantee, and easy dosage with clear directions for use.
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Dr. King
Lorgest
Local druggists fined in Huntsville for prohibition violation
Two local druggists on the chainpang with a lot of negroes at Huntsville face prohibition violation charges and must each pay 100 dollars. Madison county democrats set a July primary to choose the tax collector.
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Huntsville
Madison County
Florence Summer School Attended by Local Teachers
Several teachers and prospective teachers from Florence attended the Florence State Normal summer school. Those who have already gone include Misses Carrie Mae Pickens Ola and Rosamond Goodlette Blanche Ellis Robert Henderson and Anderson McBride.
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Florence State Normal
Larrie Mae Pickens
Ola and
Rosamond Goodlette
Blanche Ellis
Robert Henderson
Anderson McBride
ClearSkin Comes From Within
This ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a mild daily cleanser to improve complexion by cleansing the system and aiding liver and bowels. It targets young and adult buyers and urges obtaining the treatment from druggists for 25e.
State Examination results show seven of twenty seven pass
Of twenty seven who took the recent State teachers examination only seven passed. Second Grade Nadine Shelpon. Third Grade Mrs James A Berryall, Mes Lucy Pitt, Miss Lela Green, Miss Susie Norwood, Miss Ethel Blick, Panul Witt.
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Nadine Shel
James A. Berrylal
Lucy Pitt
Lela Green
Susie Norwood
Ethel Bliek
Panul Witt
For Sale One 1 passenger touring car
One 1 passenger touring car offered in fine condition. Bargain price. Contact B. W. Blle Trinity Alabama.
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B. W
Trinity
Ala
Executor Final Settlement Notice in Probate Court
In Probate Court Lawrence Conny Tannery 20 1916 In the matter of the estate of Jackson Windraum deceased A L Windram executor files accounts vouchers evidence and sworn statement for final settlement The 10th day of July to be appointed to make the settlement Ida Poughis Miles Texans appears and others interested may contest Witnessing judge Kempe Bosn Wig IoC KEMPE BOSH Judge of Probate
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Mabama
Lawrence Conny
Jackson Windraum
L. Windram
Son Whitch
Ida Poughis
Miles
Mg Hhaat
Wig
Ioc Kempe
Bosh
Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel in 19th century ad pitch
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable liver medicine that cleanses the bowels and livens the liver without salivation. It claims calomel poisons bones and causes sickness, urging readers to switch for health and a money back guarantee. It promises benefits for adults and children alike.
Doan’s Kidney Pills Claim Backache Relief
A Tuscombia Alabama resident, H W Bernhardt, reports three years of morning backache and stiffness ending after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. The ad cites a 50 cent price and urges readers to obtain the same remedy through Foster Milburn Co reps in Buffalo NY.
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H. W. Bernhardt
Tuscumbia
Ala
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Republicans and Democrats Prepare For Presidential Conventions
The Republicans hold their quadrennial presidential convention in Chicago while the Democrats plan their meeting in St. Louis next week. The two parties will reveal their nominees and platforms, shaping the political landscape.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Singing Convention at Antioch Church
Lawrence County singing convention set for July at Antioch Church seven miles east of Moulton Saturday and Sunday July 5 and 6. The Banner contest will be held. everyone is invited and asked to bring song books.
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Lawrence County
Antioch Church
Moulton
Religious services schedule across churches and lodges
Churches offer regular Sunday School at 9:30 each Sunday with Rev H C Dunn C C Kerby sup Methodist preaching twice monthly and Lord's Supper at 9:45 am at Church of Christ Bible study Sundays and Lord's Supper observed weekly Visitors urged to attend Rev Nl Baker speaks third Lord's day and Rev Rome Pickens preaches first two Sundays each month at 11 am Presbyterian services listed with Sabbath School Sundays and invitation to strangers Sister Willie Thomas to preach third Sunday monthly at the Tabernacle Mt Hope area four miles east everyone invited
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H.C. Dunn
C. C. Kerby
Methodist
Guy F. Pon
Moses
H. KL
Velashaw
Baker
Rome Pickens
Presbyterian Church
Willie Thomas
Durin
Tabernacle
B. Mt. Hope
Court calendar and educational notes from W S Dill county superintendent
Court schedules detail chancery, circuit, county, jury, probate, and board of revenue terms with specific Mondays across February, April, June, August, November, and January. Educational items note teachers paid on the first Saturday at Moulton and examinations on Mondays in December, April and July. W S Dill signs as County Superintendent.
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Chancery Court
Circuit Court
Probate Court
Board of Revenue
Moulton
W.S. Dill
Caddo Churches Headlined by Monthly Preaching Plans
In Caddo area churches list regular services and leadership. Methodist church with Rev W W Abdri and Neighbors from Toiway holds preaching on first Sunday. third Sunday afternoon services. Sunday School every Sunday at 10 o'clock. Inman Napps supt. singing on first and third Sundays. Congregational church runs preaching on second and fourth Sundays at 11. Rev J E Johnson pastor with Sunday School at 9:30. E R Hames supt. fourth Sunday preaching. Ladies Aid meets first Saturday afternoon. Lopezster Congregational reports preaching first Saturday and Sunday of each month. Rev J E Johnson pastor. Sunday School each Sunday. M L Thrasher supt.
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Methodist
W. W. Abdri
Neighbors
Toiway
Inman Napps
J. E. Johnson
Peter
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lcoster
Simday School
Dam
M L. Thrasher
Lawrence Okla. Association Leadership Roster
The document lists officers for the Lawrence Association including President C. C. Smith Mehama Vice President W J Lee Town Creek Secretary Treasurer O P Eggleston Courtland Elementary Supt Miss Sallie Mc Bride Halsboro Secondary Supt Mrs W A K Lee Town Creek Adult Supt C Kerby Moultony President District No 1 A W Walker Hillsboro R1 President District No 2 W Hutton Town Creek President District No 3 J T Howell Mt Hope President District No 4 John M Crowell Trinity Executive Committee J W Napps Trinity W A Moses Moulton R Jackson Mt Tope J Rees Town k R G W Roberson Mt Hope
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W. @. Hueton
Town Creek
J. T. Howell
Mt. Hope
John M. Crowell
Trinity
J. W. Napps
W. A. Moses
Moulton
Jackson
Mt. Tope
J. Rees
Town K
G. W. Roberson
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Luther Aldridge
Mirabeau
France
Jefferson County
Birmingham
John S. Mosby
Fame
James J. Hill
Carranza
Mexico
Wilson
Teddy
J. J. Pickens
Chilton County
Democratic Executive Committee
Indiana
Jersey
Louis D. Brandeis
US Supreme Bench
Florence
Ponr
Weinberg’s J. &. Os Co
Shellons Ala
Dodson
Dodain
Bell Telephone
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Singing
J. P. French
Church Directory
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