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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
2
A Tripod Sermon argues work ahead of fault finding and warns against overburdening oneself with costly social engagements books and flashy pursuits. It notes that the weight of superfluous money and duties sinks even strong workers and urges readers to unburden before the old ship sinks.
The Huntsville Evening Tribune notes three monuments to Capt. J. M. Falkner, praising his lifelong deeds. It highlights his two public projects in Montgomery County and Mountain Creek soldier home, but elevates his third monument as the greatest a citizen of Alabama has built through integrity charity and public regard.
Editor notes scattered news from Camp Spring area. Rain slowed crops then drought followed. farmers vent slight grumbling. Hickory Grove had a good crowd last Sunday with a proposed Sunday School time change to morning for better attendance. Mentions Rural Route, pike roads, a Mt Hope visit by Mr and Mrs Clark Jackson, a planned Hickory Grove picnic, Annie Young’s return from Athens, and Mrs Annie Bailey’s illness recovery.
A reader named S Peerson sends one dollar to Messrs White for a subscription to The Moulton Advertiser and asks to use R F D route No 2 as a convenience. He requests a late paper to follow the Jap-Russ war news and signs off with Hurrah for Paul.
Dear Brother White announces a Masonic and Educational Picnic on June 24 at the Wallace Institute south of Mt. Hope. Public installation of Officers will take place and all are invited with baskets. Brethren urged to attend and assist the band with music. Signed R T Wear.
Polk Drain of Landersville sought 25000 damages in federal court against Sloss Sheffield Iron and Steel Co for the death of his son in the company’s employ. The jury returned a verdict for Drain totaling 3000.
The Alabama Press Association will meet in Sylacauga on July 19 to discuss advertising rates. After resolving rates editors will take a pleasure trip to a noted city for wine and dine before returning home. The writers are wished a glorious outing while some stay behind.
The reader expects Will Alexander to return to town to report on the killing of a large boa constrictor and hopes he will come out victorious in his coverage.
The wedding planned for Thursday morning at 9 o'clock in the Moulton Methodist church will unite Miss Mae Kumpe, daughter of Hon. J. C. Kumpe, Probate Judge, with Mr. Henry D. Jones, a Russelville attorney. A large crowd is expected for the ceremony and reception in Hillsboro and Russelville.
A Hillsboro Wea wire reports a large fire last Monday night destroying several frame houses and shops on the southeast block with estimated losses around five thousand dollars. Ownership and insurance details are unknown. The writer hopes brick or stone replacements will arise. R. M. Young visited Mount Hope to check on his ailing sister, who grows weaker amid her prolonged suffering.
A community picnic is planned at Aldridge Grove five miles south of Moulton on July 4 1905 inviting all. The event promises music speaking other amusements with cool breezes fine water and scenic grove suitable for picnics and stock hitching. Lemonade stands may be set up with no ground option.
The message argues Hon P Lane of Huntsville should gain the Republican nomination on a self made platform. It praises Lane as able and patriotic and urges GOP action to elevate the party beyond patronage politics and toward uplifting the townships and suffering humanity of the state. It endorses a shift away from “delegate making” toward principled leadership and even suggests Roosevelt ignore the party if needed.
The following brethren were elected officers of Moulton Masonic Lodge No 6 for the ensuing year N G Delashaw W M J A Walker SS W A L Windham J W Jackson Windham Treasurer J R Vaughan Secretary G W Jackson SD L D Free Tiler T Delashaw E W Bussey Stewards listed.
Uncle Tandy Key, nearing ninety, died last Friday and was buried Sunday at Washer graveyard after a funeral led by Elder Luther Wear. A large crowd attended. he was noted for honesty, cheerfulness, and service to God and country, leaving a long record of community kindness and devotion.
Russia seeks peace while Japan shows willingness as 60 000 Old Confederates gather in Louisville for a reunion. Cal Murphy mourns a baby lost Monday night to flux. Dozens of serious cases reported nearby. Sheriff Stephenson and wife travel to Kinlock for a brief stay. Birmingham marks foundation stone of a new Masonic temple.
Help wanted ad style health notice warns of energy loss and early signs of Brights disease. It extols Prickly Ash Bitters as a four fold remedy boosting liver and stomach, strengthening kidneys, and cleansing bowels. Windham & Co and S E Gardner venders named.
Dr D C Walker of Pitt recently graduated Birmingham Medical College visited town for a day or two. Dr Chenault and Dr Burke, Board of Censors, were in town on important business last Thursday. Bob Rawis of The Athens Courier has been re appointed Back Tax Assessor for this county. Borch of Landersville visited recently and arranged his date for the Moulton Advertiser.
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