Stranger in town sparks Roosevelts debate at The Advertiser
A visiting stranger mocked fears of social equality and praised Roosevelt yet admitted he would not dine with a race other than his own, provoking editorial pushback. The note then promotes Edward P. Lane for governor, cites fiscal prudence, and urges pay as you go to avoid debt while sharing local gossip and community notices from Moulton.
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Advertiser
Roosevelt
Teddy
Judge Kyle
Decatur
Oscola
P. Lane
Lane
A. M. Gray
New York
American Journal of Health
Thacher
Hot political campaign hints stir Alabama in 1900 paper
The Sheffield Standard predicts a heated Alabama campaign next year as railroad rate regulation becomes the flashpoint. Demagogues push the issue while industrial investments fade. The paper urges a strong opposition party, cautions against officious meddling, and notes other items from local news and poetry, including earthquake losses in Africa and upcoming Confederate Reunion plans.
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Sheffield Standard
Alabama
Mrs Lowe Hosts Honoring Miss Irwin and Miss Kumpe
Mrs W T Lowe entertained a few friends Tuesday afternoon in honor of her sister Miss Nan Nie Irwin and Miss Mae Kumpe of Moulton. William Renault, after an absence of six weeks, has returned to his post of duty at this place.
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W. T. Lowe
Nannie Irwin
Mae Kumpe
Moulton
Decatur News
William Renault
Mt Hope Stems and Local Brevities
The column notes dry heat and delayed crops awaiting a shower. Local visits include Mrs Annie Sargeant and daughter from Jacksonville to South Town. Residents Mrs Albert McClannahan of Mississippi and Mr James Pickens with Miss Lillie Roberson return from Florence and Judson respectively. June 24 picnic at Rock Spring School invited. Mr J C Roberson and Mrs Laura Stevenson happily marry after a trip to Monlton.
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Annie Sargeant
Jacksonville
Drake
Young
South Town
Albert McClannahan
Mississippi
John Gipson
James Pickens
Lillie Roberson
Florence
Maggie Jackson
Judson
Marion
Frank Spangler
Leighton
Mise
Baptist
Presbyterian
Methodist
Christian
Rock Spring
Wm. Mitchel
J. C. Roberson
Laura Stevenson
Monlton
Roberson
Stevenson
Another Pic Nic at Aldridge Grove July 4 1905
A local notice invites all to a Pic Nic at Aldridge Grove five miles south of Moulton on July 4 1905 with music speaking and amusements. The grove offers air breezes water scenery and stock hitching space with lemonade stands allowed.
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Aldridge Grove
Moulton
C. B
Romance Touches Rural Moulton Wedding
Mr J Roberson and Mrs Laura Stevenson wed on Cheatham Street in Moulton with Rev R L Quinn Odico officiating. The ceremony happened at 11am in a buggy after arriving from Mt Hope. Friends J Elkins and wife Join Roberson Ceanis and children joined the couple at a wedding feast in the Telephone Exchange office before returning to their country home to begin new duties.
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J. ©. Roberson
Laura A. Stevenson
Cheatham Street
Moulton
R. L Quinn
Mt. Hope
J. B. Elkins
Roberson
Mrs. Ceanis
Miss Mary Harris Dies After Long Illness
Miss Mary Harris died at her parents home last Thursday and was buried Friday at Ferguson Cemetery. She had been in feeble health for years, and death was perhaps a relief. Condolences offered to the bereaved family.
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Mary Harris
Ferguson
Yearling advertised for pasture near Moulton
Blue male yearling about 18 months old offered by J R Norwood residing three miles south of Moulton. Owner can reclaim by calling and paying for this notice with pasture.
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Moulton
J.R Norwood
Will of Mary Gould wills tombstone and burial plan
Mary C Gould of Lawrence County Alabama drafts her last will and testament on March 7 1892. She directs sale of estate to cover funeral expenses sickness costs and admin fees and to bury her in Hebron church yard with a tombstone and fence. The residue goes to niece Annie Johnson and nephew John Goulds children. Jourd White named executor with bond.
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M Gould
Alabama
LaWrence County
Mary
Gould
Aid County
Hebron Church
NX. C
Almon
John Gauwld
Terressa Gould
John Gould
William Gould
Elizabeth Gould
Annie Johnson
John Goulds
A.C. Gould
Croley
P. O. Acadia Parish
Jourd White
Wade
Mary C. Comp
Death of Mrs. Martha Conner Near Hatton in 1905
Mrs. Martha Conner wife of A J Conner died near Hatton on May 20 1905 after weeks of fever. She leaves a husband three children and many relatives. She and her husband shared a last kiss and she said all was well. A Primitive Baptist and Christian, she was beloved by all. Cintha and Julia Croster.
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Martha Conner
A.J. Conner
Hatton
Pic Nic at Red Hill Set for July 4 Introduction
Announcement declares the annual Pic Nic at Red Hill on July 4 with scenes and incidents never seen before on this continent. Everyone is invited. expected speakers, music and abundant refreshments accompany the event.
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Red Hill
Self Inflicted Death Shocks Elaba Woman
Miss Gussie Freeman of Elaba committed suicide last week using a double barrel shotgun. No reason given as she expressed fatigue with life. She left a loving note to her mother and spoke of going home to glory where angels have wings and the weary are at rest.
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Gussie Freeman
Elaba
Battle ships no longer needed as torpedo boats prove decisive
Battle ships costing millions are shown unnecessary after an explosion demonstrated the effectiveness of inexpensive torpedo boats for Japan, leaving Russia without a fleet.
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Japan
Russia
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Hudson
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Concord
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Flossy
Bethel Avoca
Jim
Bill Riley Roberts
China
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England
United States
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Birmingham Ledger
Johnson Graxs
J. B. Burgess
Wallace Wear
East Lake
Inka
Bro. Wear
Baptist Church
Leightop News
Africa
Frank T Neely
Hillboro
Louisville
Willian H. Shaw
Bro. Shaw
Rush King
T. Gould
Mary C. Gould
J. M. Doss
Ala
W. T. Seamans
Windham & Co
Pic Nic
J. NM. Sandlin
Chamberlain
Jepsen
Hodson
Theo
Bell Tavern
John S. Howell
Sears, Roebuck & Co
H. L. Davis
W. S. Gray
General Merchandize
Seter
Gioves
W.S. Gray
Dr. Thacher
Moulton, Ala
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