Personal notices and local sightings in Decatur
JOURNAL NOTES of Decatur list social updates and town news. J M Irwin visits Ike Terry in Darotin Shiartay. Ed Smith heads to Mt. Vernon with a patient to the asylum. Robert Lee Pickens leaves for Annapolis to enter the naval academy. Miss Marie Kimbrough gives a high school recital with Miss Eiloise McGregor. C P Preuit sells 20 bales of cotton at 22 1 2 c per pound, a high local price since the Civil War. Eugene Hamilton of Dallas Texas visits home folks. Local church services and Children Day exercises at the Baptist Church draw praise. Dr J N Jackson of Mt Hope and W B Barbour on business in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Preuit
A. L. Windham
Dr J W Fennell Visits Lanederville Resident Here
Dr J W Fennell of Landersville visited here today as a guest. The announcement notes his recent travels and participation in local events during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fennell
Landersville
Missionary Society To Hold Meeting
The Women s Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Monday June 18 at 4 o'clock. Social Science Leader is Mrs Clara Stewart. Program includes Bible lesson Our Lord s Childhood, hymns 409 and 410, prayers for the Governor and legislature, and talks on Social Legislation Right to be Born Right to Live After Being Born Child s Mother and Institutional Rights Training for Life s Tasks and Opportunity to take Advantage of This Training by Mrs Clara Stewart. Prayer for Social Service Workers. You are cordially invited to attend.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Clara Stewart
Bell
Ola Kumpe
Pearl Stewart
8. R. Sanders
Final Settlement Notice in Etheredge Estate Alabama
On June 11 1917 the court declared the estate of B T Etheredge deceased solvent and set July 9 1917 for T M Etheredge former administrator to appear at the Court House to make a final settlement and contest it if desired and to participate in electing an administrator of the insolvent estate.
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State of
Alabama
Lawrence County
B. T. Etheredge
T. M. Etheredge
Notice to Felix Atkins in Estate Land Sale Appeal
In Probate Lawrence County Court Isaac Jones deceased estate of application to sell land. Felix Atkins, heir, is nonresident or residence unknown. He must appear by publication in The Moulton Advertiser three weeks before July 6, 1917 to contest the administrator R L Reynolds plan to sell land and divide among heirs. June 11, 1917. J C Kumpe Judge of Probate.
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State of Alabama
Lawrence County
Isaac Jones
R. L. Reynolds
Felix Atkins
Alabama
Moulton Advertiser
J.C. Kumpe
How Shall We Pay for the War Analysis in 1917 Essay
Edwin A. A. Seligman argues against tax-only war funding and for a balanced mix of loans and taxes. He critiques the House proposal, recommends capping new tax revenue at 1.25 to 1.5 billion dollars, and favors an excess profits tax plus revised income and whiskey taxes to preserve economic elasticity while funding World War I expenditures.
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Edwin A. A. Seligman
McVickar
Columbia University
House of Representatives
Committee of Ways and Means
Secretary of the Treasury
Great Britain
Senate
Britain
Streas
Seciey
Air ship tévorde forecast sparks unusual sport interest
Local observers report a breaking air ship tévorde may become a notable sport trend. Officials note potential demonstrations in nearby venues as enthusiasts study technique and safety measures. The unexpected development has drawn attention from teams and spectators alike.
William C Hamilton Nineteen and Seventeen at Eight
Mr and Sirs William C Hamilton Nineteen and Seventeen are noted with an eight o'clock reference likely a time or date marker in a clipped notice. The fragmentary text resembles a social or formal salutation from a historical notices page.
British Before City of Jerusalem
An historical feature notes the World War era British Syrian campaign drawing toward Jerusalem, besieged by Turks since 1517. It recalls repeated occupations by Assyrians to Franks and sectarian abuse, while modern artillery would breach ancient walls. Jasper Eagle reports.
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Syria
Holy
Jerusalem
Jasper Eagle
Electrical storm damages farms around Moulton
A fierce storm last Friday morning 3 to 4 o'clock brought sheets of lightning and thunder to Moulton and nearby. A mare owned by James Almon was killed by lightning on his farm near town. W B Cole's barn and much hay corn and other property were burned. He saved his stock. Timber across the area was knocked down or blown over by wind.
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Moulton
James Almon
W. B. Cole
Lawrence County School Improvement Association Meeting Notice
The Lawrence County School Improvement Association will meet at the High School in Moulton on Saturday June 17 at 10 am. Let every teacher and friend of education be present. Mr McKee of Florence will attend to help make the meeting a success. E A McBride President.
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Lawrence County School Improvement Association
Moulton
Mr. McKee
Florence
E. A. McBride
W O W to unveil McKelvy monument at Moulton cemetery
The Woodmen order unveils a monument for deceased Sovereign E B McKelvy at Moulton Cemetery on the Third Sunday in June. Graves of all departed Sovereigns will be decorated. Services start at 4 pm with Rev R L Quinn of Hartselle delivering the memorial address. All Woodmen urged to attend.
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W.O. W
E. B. McKelvy
Moulton
Willl
R. L. Quinn
Hartselle
Lawrence County Civil War Draft Registers 1862
Figures compiled by Clerk W R Jackson show 1862 men registered for military service in Lawrence County on June 6. The government estimated 1984 and the county listed 122 names beyond the estimate. It is probable Lawrence furnished that number of volunteers before registration day, making a credible showing.
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W R. Jackson
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Pershing Reaches Paris to Lead First American Division
General John Pershing has arrived in Paris and is preparing to take command of the first American division in France. Allied forces report big gains along the front, while the Germans appear to be faltering against British and French advances.
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John Pershing
France
Paris
For Sale or Rent in Moulton Alabama
On account of moving to Hillsboro I offer my house and lot in Moulton for sale or rent. Possession at once. Harbin Hill Moulton Alabama Regular newspaper notice style presents a concise real estate offer with location, owner name, and immediate possession.
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Hillsboro
Moulton
Harbin Hill
Ala
Medical Society Meets in Lawrence County
The Lawrence County Medical Society held an important meeting on Tuesday and adopted a resolution to volunteer its entire service to the War Department for use in any capacity directed by the department. Presidents J. T. Masterson and C. R. Whitman, secretary.
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Lawrence County Medical Society
War Department
Governor orders Sheriff prep for home defense drive
Governor Henderson requests all state sheriffs appoint fifty or more residents to form a home defense guard. With National Guard unavailable due to draft, the governor warns of possible future disorders needing organized local force to uphold the law. Public safety hinges on immediate action before broader drafts take effect.
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Henderson
National Guard
National Army
Whooping Cough Remedy Touted By Peru Reader
A reader from Peru Indiana reports success using Chamberlain's Cough Remedyt to ease whooping cough symptoms. The note emphasizes keeping airways loose and expelling mucus for relief and notes positive personal results.
Buy a $50 Liberty Bond in Installments Guide
A public notice explains how to purchase a $50 Liberty Bond in installments. A $1 deposit is due when the official application is signed and filed with the Federal Reserve or authorized agency. June 15 a government notice confirms allotment. if not allotted, the deposit is returned. Remaining payments schedule through August 30 outlines amounts and dates. upon second payment, an official certificate is issued and delivery follows after all payments. The bond carries $1.75 annual interest, paid semiannually, and runs 30 years with redemption possible after 15 years.
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Federal Reserve Dink
Rights for women voters spark pockets debate
Leatrice Forbes Robertson argues women will stop rummaging husbands pockets once they gain voting rights. She suggests another effective approach is to keep pockets empty, framing the issue in practical terms.
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Leatrice Forbes Robertson
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J. -M. Irwin Ata Ike Terry Wet Ie Darotin Shiartay On
Yee Sandhin Jr
Ori
J. T. Harris
Christian Church
Eeeens Garentom
N. Byars Iis
Deck Smith
Mt Hope
W.B. Barbour
Decatur
Ed Smith
Mt. Vernon
J. Frank Smith
Town Creek
A. Murphree
Landesville
T. J. Lauderdale
Gumn
J. Jeffreys
Landers
Route 1
Robert Lee Pickens
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Robert
H.richards
Marie Kimbrough
Eiloise McGregor
Louie Almon
Sheffield
Eugene Hamilton
Western Union Telegraph Co
Dallas
Texas
J. N. Jackson
Mt. Hope
McAdoo
Tévorde
William C. Hamilton
Lucy
Mr. J. A. Edgar Smith
Methodist Church
Moulton, Als
City of Jerusalem
School Improvement Association
General Pershing
Medical Society Meets
J. T. Masterson
Pres
C. R. Whitman
Sec’y
Low
Liberty
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