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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
3
The writer notes both regions doubling cotton mill capacity and mentions many new mills. They question reports that mills pay only 2 percent on invested capital. The text also cites Jefferson county tax increases totaling $10 million, implying more funds for the state treasury.
Envious of attractive women are those with health issues. Constipation and kidney toxins show in pimples and poor complexion. Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys, purify blood, strengthen nerves and skin. Many owe health and beauty to them. 50c at all medicine dealers.
J. Crow reports a strong sorghum hay crop last year and another harvest in storage. He notes the hay remains bright and sweet and preferred by his horses over corn and fresh oats. Meanwhile a man convicted of murdering his wife in Atlanta faces a death penalty on July 22. A noted bishop criticizes Harvard Princeton and Yale for undermining faith and teaching immorality.
Bert R. Lean of Cheng Washington recounts a near fatal lung illness that resisted experts in Spokane and California before Dr King s New Discovery cured him completely. The remedy is advertised for lung trouble bronchitis coughs colds asthma croup and whooping cough priced 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free guaranteed by all medicine dealers.
Read the towns laws published on the fourth page of this paper and fall into line for good municipal government. The famous Kenlock place, about 400 acres, sold last Wednesday at public auction for 1200. D. C. Goodlette bid it off for Dr. D. F. Dinsmore of Lynchburg, Va. Lands are still cheap in this country. we advise everybody to secure homes at once.
Foley's Honey and Tar-W. Windham is highly recommended for chronic throat and lung issues. Many sufferers from bronchitis asthma and consumption report comfort and relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar.
Dr. Tom Irwin Dr. Gee Kumpe D H Bracken and Ernest Kumpe spent several days last week fishing in the mountains south of Moulton. It is not too late to plant sweet potatoes and there is always a demand for them. Whipperwill peas and sorghum may yet be sowed for hay. Try a few acres of each and see how your corn crib will hold out.
Pineules promises a universal kidney remedy to treat kidneys and bladder complaints. It claims quick action for lame backs rheumatic pains bladder inflammation urinary disorders and general kidney weakness sold by J M Sandlin.
A man in Ohio shot his wife and brother in law then killed himself. In Pennsylvania an explosion killed 17 miners. A letter from Bro. Clathorn of Boaz appears this week. Stephenson and Alexander weighed a fine lot of beef cattle for the Decatur slaughter pen. Hope Walter Grubbs receives 1000 pounds of porterhouse steak.
A sprained ankle normally disables for a month or more but using Cham berlain s Liniment with faithful directions may heal in less than a week in many cases. The preparation provides prompt relief for sprains bruises chronic or muscular rheumatism and is sold by J. M. Sandlin E. Gardner Sandersville and D. W. Irwin Hillsboro.
Judge Lardner and Andrew Wade, respected locals, paid friendly calls last week while the town’s mood turned sour after a long absence from hosting the Judge at a late hour. A marked incident involved a blackhand youth pursued by a Chicago man. the fugitive was killed during the escape attempt.
Foley's Honey and Tar touted as a cure for persistent coughs that resist other treatments. Warns against trying untested remedies as delays may let a cold settle on the lungs. W. W. Windham.
A Missouri penitentiary inmate says he has killed six people including his baby and asks to be hanged. The confession is reportedly confirmed. The Jefferson county court house bond issue failed by 618 votes.
The Woodmen of World plan a community picnic at the High School building one mile south of Mt Hope on July 3. Public addresses will be given by Onl. M. Sherrod and Travis Williams. Committee on Entertainment includes W. R. Jackson R. Whitman and J. S. Gibson.
A claim praises De Witt's Little Early Risers as the best liver pills available, described as small, gentle, pleasant, and effective with a strong reputation, and sold by all druggists.
A comment questions integrity of reporting a liquor seller by a patron. A New Jersey Catholic church was dynamited with no serious damage reported. In Memphis two Black men were killed over a 25 cent debt from six years ago on a board bill. Col Robert McKee, former Alabama soldier and journalist, died in California.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the original and urges buyers to request the product to treat cuts burns and wounds including piles. It notes the salve is sold by all druggists and warns against imitations.
The author extols Alabama highlighting its pleasant climate productive soil and virtuous society. He urges readers to move there noting many deaths from heat prostration nationwide but claims Alabama offers happiness and opportunity for all. The tone is promotional inviting settlement and prosperity.
Patent medicine ad claims Rings Little Liver Pills regulate bowels and cure sick headaches. Easy to take and sold by J. M. Sandlin.
Wm Johnson of Lawrence county near Moulton praises the last heavy rain as worth 200 dollars to his crop while neighbors say it nearly ruined them. He weathered wet and dry spells well, and supports good roads with sound judgment.
The ad asserts no other medicine matches DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for kidney and bladder ailments and promises relief from back pain rheumatic pains and urinary disorders. It invites readers to request a free trial box by sending their name to E C DeWitt Co Chicago and notes availability from local druggists.
Miss Lucy Montgomery entertained young people on Wednesday night. Mrs. Mattie Masterson spent last week in New Decatur with son Gerald and family. Guy Masterson returns home from the State Normal at Jacksonville and remains a studious young man.
Advertisement asserts deafness is curable only by constitutional remedies from Hall's Catarrh Cure. Claims nine of ten cases caused by catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case not cured by the product. Includes address F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo and price 75 cents for Hall's Family Pills.
In Montgomery a black burglar was killed by a man of his own race who officers say justified the shooting. A mockingbird dies in Anniston at sixteen, having languished in a cage yet sang on until death. Teddy’s actions are praised for killing snakes in Lawrence County, contrasting with alleged murder in Africa.
A health notice advises mothers to apply Chamberlains Salve immediately after nursing to cure sore nipples. Wipe away with a soft cloth before the next nursing. Trained nurses reportedly achieve best results. Available for sale by Sandlin Drug Co and S. E. Gardner in Sandersville and D. W.
Bro Wadsworth calls the District Sunday School Convention to meet at Sulphur Spring on the first Sunday and the Saturday before in July. Many interesting subjects on the program attract those preparing for the occasion.
An advertisement extols Foley's Orino Laxative as beneficial for constipation stomach and liver troubles. It claims it sweetens the stomach breath gently stimulates the liver and regulates the bowels and is superior to pills and ordinary laxatives.
T. W. Arnett, a drummer and evangelist, took rat poison with intent to kill himself at Montgomery but survived. He declares he now intends to be a better man. Captain Stephenson of Courtland visited last Wednesday, rekindling old memories with friends.
The first application of ManZan, the great Pile remedy, will almost instantly relieve and continued use for a few days will effect a cure. The tube has a small nozzle for clean use. ManZan is for the cure of any kind of Piles and is sold here by J. M. Sandlin.
A Blount County Journal reader reports a man in Alabama posted an unusual notice on a tree. The message reads Los or strade a Sorel horse too wite feet and wite face. Blind in wun i five doler reword.
Ennis Bros report long use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made at Des Moines. They credit a Houston Texas incident for saving a life and note introduction into Narcoossee Florida mercantile business. The remedy is sold by J M Sandlin S E Gardner Sandersville and D W Irwin Hillsboro.
Dr. B. T. Ethredge of Town Creek visited Thursday and announced that another set of twins arrived in his bailiwick. Town Creek leads the world in twin births and its residents take pride. He was accompanied by Maj. Owens.
A sufferer notes relief from stomach trouble with Dr King s New Life Pills. He reports improved digestion appetite nerves vigor as stomach liver and kidneys function better. Sold for 25c at all medicine dealers.
W R Jackson of Mt Hope toured the Caddo picnic on Friday to mingle with attendees and shake hands as he plans for the next campaign. A fogged sea collision left two big ships with no fatalities. Texas sail burned with a lone prisoner perishing aboard.
The advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the perfect remedy for cuts, burns, bruises, sores, eczema, and many other conditions. It promises effectiveness for sore eyes and cold sores and notes the product is available for five cents at medicine dealers.
A bystander watching a large fire in Philadelphia collapsed and died on the street. In related scene, a bank’s interior is being repapered and beautified.
An old remedy advertisement touts Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a prompt cure for summer colds. It claims the product will gently move the bowels and ease coughs, sold by M. Sandlir.
A Birmingham man who was wounded in a fight sues the man who shot him for 60,000 dollars. The case seeks monetary compensation as an alternative to further violence, but there is an expectation it may take time to resolve and collect the money.
Local ad urges citizens to heed kidney and bladder symptoms warning of Bright's disease risk. Foley's Kidney Remedy is pitched as a quick cure by W. W. Windham, emphasizing prompt treatment to avoid serious illness.
In New York City a 6,000 voice chorus performed in one of its large parks drawing crowds to hear singers create music during a night event. In Iowa a train incident left two white men dead. a man described as a negro, age unknown, was involved.
An old advertises Foley's Honey and Tar promising to cure coughs and colds, prevent pneumonia and consumption, with refunds if it fails. It notes opiates in the product, claims the genuine item is in a yellow package, and warns about substitutes.
Mr and Mrs James Coffer of Decatur are guests of Mr and Mrs James Stewart this week. Aunt Linn Alexander aged 70 plus passed peacefully Monday night and will be buried on the mountain southeast of Moulton this afternoon. The Misses Peters replace a roof on their residence. Albert Coffey was wounded Monday when a mower machine penetrated his heel.
Elderly men seek Foley's Kidney Remedy for enlarged prostate with relief after initial use. Dexter Ky resident L E Morris shares his father’s case, where doctors warned operation but two bottles eased kidney and bladder troubles and prostate symptoms.
Newly elected officers for Moulton lodge No. 6 A F and A M are W S Howell worshipful master H A Bragg senior warden Claud Vaughan junior warden Pelham Delashaw secretary B O Masterson junior deacon Noble Delashaw treasurer Jack Windham tyler W M Woodruff finder and filer for the upcoming Masonic year.
An advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first signs of kidney or bladder issues such as back ache urinary irregularities and exhaustion. It promises quick improvement and recommends starting today from W. W. Windham.
In New York a clever suitor won a young woman's affection then faced a breech of promise suit. The supreme court upheld a verdict of 15000, with the loser to pay or face imprisonment. A separate Georgia case reports a Black man killed George Howell and his wife, shot at their son, and fled.
A man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicine was cured by a few boxes of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets priced at 25 cents. Free samples at J M Sandlin's with notices in Hillsboro and Landersville drug stores.
Bandits blew off a bank door in New York and got away with 1000 dollars. A lone bandit at Fort Worth robbed a bank in broad daylight and walked off with 1000 dollars. Mrs Mattie Lynch of Ripley visits relatives in Moulton and is warmly welcomed by locals.
An old advertisement touts Pinesalve as a carbolized antiseptic that thoroughly heals and cleanses and stops pains. It is sold by J M Sandiin.
Hogs command eight dollars ten cents per hundred pounds in the wholesale market while meat prices climb. The note warns that farmers may be forced to raise their own supplies or risk starvation or subsistence on boll weevils.
The Lawrence County Singing Convention will meet at Morris Chapel on the second Sunday in July and Saturday before. Every classis urged to be represented and come with overflowing hearts of praise. Officers are to be elected and other important business to be transacted. T. A. Cartee.
An old line advertises Chamberlains Liniment as a cure and relief for rheumatism noting it can relieve pain and aid sleep. It urges trying the product and lists J. M. Sandlin, 8S. BE. Gardner, Sandersville, and D. W. Irwin, Hillsboro as sellers.
Mrs Mattie Harting Landers wife of H F Landers died Sunday morning after an illness of several months at her Prospect Drive home She belonged to a prominent city family and was loved by many She is survived by her husband two young children six sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held at 2 30 pm conducted by Dr S D Logan with a large gathering Interment was at City cemetery
County Union meets July 26 and 27 with Lindsey Local and State Officers. Commissioner Wilkinson or assistant to lecture on diversified farming and crop rotation. All interested in farming urged to attend and hear public addresses by state speakers. J D French President J D L Byars Secretary Treasurer.
Rev John M Chaney will preach at Hodges Store on Second Sunday in July at 11 a.m. in a local church gathering context. The notice emphasizes a summer service time and location for parishioners and neighbors.
The New Decatur Advertiser and The Leighton News complain of merchant and politician ingratitude while Mounton Advertiser oozes thanks for broad approval. Local incidents include Mrs. Mary Grubbs injured in Decatur yard, Judge Almon moving to Florence, 16 Georgia children struck by lightning no fatalities, crops poor in Mount Hope, and a Chicago suicide in a bank case. Gouverneur Emmet O Neal eyes Governor bid with Birmingham talks, Windham in Colorado reports hopeful return, Florence church revival ends with 28 additions, Presbyterians plan a 4000 Sunday School annex, a saloon blaze in Chicago destroys 25000 in liquor, and Congress allocates 10000000 for the next census.
Sunday June 27 program at Chalybeate Springs church included Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. preaching by pastor. The afternoon featured a children's program with songs, recitations, prayers, and a Bible prize decision by J. H. Wadsworth, Ed Holland, and Mrs. Sarah Graham. Collection for the Orphans Home at Sumnerfield was taken by Miss Berryhill and Miss Smith.
The Woodmen of the World host a picnic at Concord School house on Saturday July 17. Everyone is invited and the event will focus on Educational pursuits with prominent speakers. Entertainment committee members include G. N. Craig J. W. Counts J. W. Bradford and W. 38. Fretwell.
A $25 reward is offered for a 2 year old black filly with a star on the face and a wire cut on the left shoulder that strayed from home near Hillsboro Alabama Rural 2. Payable if delivered or information leading to recovery. Contact George Bankston. June 29, 1909.
The column notes sick residents G W Rooks and B F Waits with Dr Orton, wishes for recovery, and reports a June 22 marriage at the bride’s home of David Brown and Catharine Ashabana with J R Waters officiating. Visitors Mrs Ed Brundige and Mrs G A Higgins, Lindsey’s Sunday School news, a July 3 picnic by the Masons, Rev Williams’s sermons, Lee Waters’s return, and musical notes about Dessie Minor with Prof Sewell.
Landersville readers send in bits about crops and weather hopeful for fair skies. J E T plans to use his buggy this summer. W T F promoted remedies fail to ease a troubled heart. E H B sad on Sunday and wonders about the new church. J M Terry writes a letter and hunts the Tom Cat. Troubled Heart signs off.
A reader from Oplee reports hot wet weather and grassy crops. A 14 year old boy named Homer Hooper describes his large family of five sisters and eight brothers, his blue eyes and light hair, and notes his father’s death seven years ago and Mr. June Harris’s death on a recent Saturday night. Another unreadable letter from Oplee lacks author name.
Town Creek residents greet letters from readers including Gemama Dempsey Effie Moats and Emer Posey. The note praises Rural 3-Health and asks for more writing to fill the paper with heartwarming lines.
The Russelville Times calls loudly for a dog law while The Moulton Advertiser agrees with the stance that Bro. Rome Pickens should not molest dogs. J. A. Wilkinson notes a gloomy crop outlook in Alabama as much cotton is abandoned and creeks and river bottoms stay flooded.
Mary Holland born Vaughan, died May 14 1909 after years of deep faith and suffering. She leaves her husband Edd Holland, ten children with seven gone before, aged parents J R Vaughan and E P Vaughan, five brothers and one sister. Funeral at home conducted by Rev Swindell and R T Wear, buried at the old homestead cemetery. Neighbors recall her gentle spirit and hopeful faith amid hardship. May God comfort the bereaved family.
A 19th century style medical ad claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures piles from constipation with painless daily bowel movements. Includes testimonials from Moneague Illinois and Minneapolis Kansas readers, notes price six cents to a dollar, and offers free samples from Pepsin Syrup Co. Monticello DL. Windham and Irwin Drug Co.
Boyd Claborn writes of a December 26 1905 trip from Boaz to Hillsboro through Huntsville and Moulton sharing county beauty and road conditions. He laments cotton dominance, urges diverse crops, praises The Moulton Advertiser, and signs with best wishes to Bro White and readers.
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