Democratic Ticket State Nominees for Public Posts
State nominees include R. T. Simpson of Lauderdale and J. J. Mayfield of Tuscaloosa for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Electors at large named J. Pugh of Jefferson and Emmet ONeal of Lauderdale. John H. Wallace of Madison listed for Game and Fish Warden and Charles Henderson of Troy for President of the Railroad Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
R. T. Simpson
Lauderdale
J. J. Mayfield
Tuscaloosa
J. ©. Pugh
Jefferson
Emmet O'Neal
John H. Wallace
Madison
Rail Road Commission
Charles Henderson
Troy
Congressional Nominers and County Nominees Listed
William Richardson of Madison county leads the congressional nominators with county nominees listed for Superintendent of Education M Hi Craig Tax Collector D H Bracken Tax Assessor W C Hamilton Treasurer J M Sandlin and Court of Revenue with no district J C Hames nw district E B Harris sn district Rome Pickens se district Jack Windham
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hi. Craig
D. H. Bracken
W. C. Hamilton
J. M. Sandlin
Court of Revenue
J. C. Hames
E. B. Harris
Rome Pickens
Jack Windham
Minister’s Advice on Domestic Harmony Sparks Debate
A witty remark suggests husbands yield the last word to wives to cure marital strife. The quip ends with affirming that she will indeed have it, jesting on gender roles and household arguments.
No agnostics in Moulton as residents seek purpose
A local speech urges moral living in Moulton, arguing that some residents act as if there is no God or future reward. The speaker calls for better conduct and a glorious purpose, promising a land fairer than day after life ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Possible Governor Candidates Circle Names
Two years ahead prospects include Gen. W. W. Brandon Walter D Seed F N Julian and James Armstrong. The item warns against repeating worn campaign rumors and urges fresh contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Brandon
Walter D. Seed
F. N. Julian
James Armstrong
Comer Hall Metaphor Fails to Honor Alabama Resources
The writer laments Gov. Comer’s distress after the late primary and a new Comer Hall at State University in Tuscaloosa. They condemn using foreign bricks, marble, and cement, arguing Alabama should utilize its own abundant materials instead of sending resources away for the building. The piece calls the project a perpetual shame to Alabama’s resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
Cunningham
Our State University
Tuscaloosa
State University
Alabama
Comer Hall
State
Lane Chosen as Ideal Commissioner of Agriculture
A call for a young active farmer with deep soil knowledge and practical fertilizer expertise centers on Hon. Hector D. Lane of the lower valley. The Democrats of North Alabama would present Lane, a statewide respected farmer, as their candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture two years hence. Also included is a political roundup noting stalled federal actions such as Roosevelt's battleship plan, Sherman anti trust amendments, postal savings, colored troops discharge, and other policy delays and refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture
Hector D. Lane
Lower Valley
North Alabama
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Garber Opin on Justices of the Peace Jurisdiction
Attorney General Garber says Justices of the Peace have authority over offenses in Section 6733 of the Code despite local laws. He interprets Section 10 of the New Code as preserving local statutes unless repealed. He cites Section 6788 showing the Code repeals conflicting local laws, asserting JPs govern offenses under Section 6738.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Comer
Justices of the Peace
Garber
Herman
Ex President Davis Centenary Celebration Mentioned
J R McMinn mails a copy of a 1852 letter from Hon John T Morgan to Mr Brazzel, cited by the Birmingham News as authority, in a note to Jourd White editor of the Advertiser Moulton Alabama. The letter relates to Good Advice Cullman area historical reminiscence and commemorative events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Morgan
Brazzel
Talladega
Bill
Sam
John T. Morgan
Cullman
Alabama
Davis
Jourd White
Advertiser
Moulton
Ala
Birmingham News
J. R. McMinn
Congress Accomplishments and Reforms Summary
A historical record lists actions by Congress including banning child labor in Washington DC and track gambling, expanding widows pensions, funding public buildings, authorizing near a billion dollars in general appropriations, and creating a currency commission. It notes consular reclassification, an employers liability law, free foreign shipping to the Philippines, buffalo breeding, tariff revision machinery, two battleships with two more planned, pay raises for military and naval services, universal militia service for ages 18 to 45, broad arbitration treaties, waterways commission work, Philippine and Hawaiian fortifications, Japanese exposition funding, and an emergency currency bill issuing 500 million to curb panics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
District of Columbia
Consular
Supreme Court of the United States
Phillippines
Army
Navy Marine Corps and Revenue Cutter Service
Europe
Japan
The
Waterways Commission
Philippines
Hawaian
United States
Local Savings Ad Promises Low Prices on Goods
An advertisement promises exceptionally low prices on a wide range of goods, highlighting value and savings for shoppers. The copy emphasizes affordable values and money saved for every customer.
All Day Singing at Sulphur Spring Church
All day preaching and singing with dinner on the ground at Sulphur Spring church four miles south of Hillsboro on the third Sabbath in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulphur Spring Church
Hillsboro
Republicans in Chicago contest 229 seats at RNC session
Reports from the Chicago gathering note 229 contested seats with Southern patriots aiming for seating. Democrats expected to win as Bryan is anticipated. Mentions S B Poland and Kentucky visitors, Mrs Sallie McDonald selling a home, and local business activity. Also covers primary campaign expense filings, a death in Decatur, Baptist disorder, and agricultural notes on cotton and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Chicago
South
Bryan
S.B. Poland
Kentucky
O. L. Juby
Sallie McDonald
Moulton
Ed Delashaw
J. P. Gibson
U.S. Mail
Abraham Bernstein
Birmingham
Clark Bragg
Lizzie
Sam Ponder
Decatur
Bethel
Hartselle
Montgomery
Alabama
High Waters Dear Mr White 1908 Letter to the Advertiser
A 1908 letter from A W Hill written June 4 describes prolonged rain flooding rivers and fields. He notes 14 hours of downpour, boats and water everywhere, plans to go to town for fishing hooks if possible, and ends with a note of relief that the situation is not worse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. White
Moulton Advertiser
Estate of Harriet Seamans Deceased Probate Court Notice
Letters of Administration granted June 1908 by Judge J C Kumpe. W T Seamens is administrator. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within lawful time or be barred. Lawrence County Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Seamans
J. C. Kumpe
Lawrence County
W. T. Seamens
State of
Alabama
R. C. Foster
Virginia Preuit
W. W. Preuit
R. ©. Foster
Notice of School District Trustee Election in Lawrence County
H G Almon announces an 1908 election at 2 p m on July 4 to elect three district trustees per public school district. Eligible voters must be qualified electors. trustees must be freeholders or householders who can read and write. Certificates of election filed within five days. fallback rules apply if trustees absent or unable to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. G. Almon
Lawrence
Alabama
Board of Trustees
H. G. Almon
Court House
Moulton
Ala
Board of Pension Examiners
State Board
Montgomery
J.C. Kumpe
D. C
J. H. Irwin
Lawrence County
Guardian seeks sale of Rocky Hill land for minors
In Lawrence County Alabama Probate Court guardian E C Swoope seeks permission to sell 680 acres known as the Rocky Hill place two and a half miles west of Courtland and furniture on site. Hearing set for July 18 1908 with notice to Annie Swoope Tempe Swoope Clay Swoope and Carter Swoope minors and other interested parties. Advertising in The Moulton Advertiser for three weeks prior to July 13 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Swoope
Tempe Swoope
Clay Swoope
Carter Swoope
Lawrence
Rocky Hill Place
Moulton Adv
Annie Swoopé
Ae Wronpe
Swoope
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Chic Moulton Arpertiser
William Richardson
Madison County
Morgan
Justices of Peace
Price
Ij. P. Coats
Lonsdale
Panama
Derware
Franklin-Turner CO
Atlanta, Ga
P.O
Kings of Plati'n & Pulpit
R. F.D
High Waters
A. W. Hill
Stewart & F
Ariey
Moulton, Ala
Crown
C. K. Side Hardware Company
Ali Bank Street
Decatur, Ala
Thos. Simms
Pin Hook
Dink Knight
Dink
Penny
J.B. Penny
J. BE. Penny
Courtland
Leueiinstone
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