This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
2
The Moulton Advertiser announces the weekly edition dated January 26 19 83 volume 83 number 27 with local notices and community briefs from Jeurd White and staff. The paper highlights local events, society notes, and upcoming community items for readers.
The article reports on the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore following Chicago as split factions unfold. Alton Parker is named Temporary Chairman while Champ Clark, Woodrow Wilson, and AO. Underwood vie for influence, with Harmon and other minds in the field. A tense, uncertain path to November looms.
Local and General reports Roosevelt has one endorsement for President by 500 Progressive Republicans in Chicago, with an August convention to nominate him. A Democratic victory could follow if Bryan’s faction harms prospects. Four women delegates at Chicago’s Republican National Convention drew attention to attire. Other notes mention a scuffle injuring a boy, a bicycle accident, Downing’s Chicago visit, arrest of John Legg for a double murder, Mrs. Walter Harris’s dissolution, and Dr Dinsmore reporting 3000 hookworm cases in Alabama.
A whisky election held last Saturday in Tuscaloosa County resulted in a 750 vote majority to maintain prohibition. The victory is hailed as a win for order and decency.
A Sunday School Picnic and Farmers Union Rally will be held at Mountain Home on July 4 1912. Programs are being prepared for each event. All are invited to attend and bring well filled baskets. J H Wadsworth.
A satirical column mocks half cent coins as comfort for churchgoers and recalls a neighbor who borrowed a dollar for a benevolent collection yet returned a dime. It riffs on political figures, women in the White House, and party contest dynamics, noting upcoming conventions and possible outcomes.
Lawrence County will meet Monday in the High School building and will hold until Friday afternoon. No particulars are given. Teachers without a joyful excuse are required to attend or will forfeit their license.
The first Baltimore echo notes Bryan losing before the Committee and now warring on the issue. It highlights political contention, potential strategies, and the shift in rhetoric as the debate heats up.
Dr. Masterson returns from Decatur reporting his sick children convalescing and brings news that Uncle Tom Holland is well and pleased with his new home environment.
The program outlines sessions for July including devotional services, report of county secretary, training workers, and key topics like The Convention Key Word Work. It lists speakers Rev H O Chambers C Palmer and county officials with times from 9:00 A. M. to 5:15 P. M. Adjournment follows main sessions and a conference plan for next year.
After four days the Republican Convention adjourned in Chicago with Taft and Sherman leading while Roosevelt is felt to be the rightful nominee. Roosevelt is said to form a new party after withdrawing his name, with August plans to unite his followers. Disgraceful scenes at the convention leave many observers disgusted with both sides.
Presbyterians to meet in Tuscumbia Bayleyton Colbert County June 29 30 1912 at Wren with a program including Welcome Address by A J Montgomery responses by Richard Alexander Royce by Rev H B Oster, discussions on duties and ruling elders, sermons on the New Birth Justification and How to be Saved led by several pastors and lay leaders including Virgil Smith Rev A J Maddox Rev Gimp th Rev T L Granger Rev W M N Minden and Bro Meddox George A Lyles.
The officers of Moulton Masonic Lodge No. 6 were elected and installed Saturday. W. A. Moses was chosen as Worshipful Master, A. D. Roberts as Senior Warden, L. A. Stewart as Junior Warden, W. O. Jackson as Secretary, Jackson Windham as Treasurer, W. S. Howell as Senior Deacon, Claude Vaughan as Junior Deacon, C. C. Walker as C. C. and other posts noted.
A. E. Burmell writes from Mt. Hope Route 2 praising a Blue Hole picnic and a Town Creek fishing day on the 19th. He recalls worms in corn, boat rides, and a generous feast prepared by local women, noting Kent’s appetite and J W Freeman’s coffee prowess. Burmell invites readers to visit Cave Spring and signs as a true friend.
The contract for building the Pike Road from Moutton to Hillsboro will be let to the lowest and best bidder at the Court House on July 10. For particulars call at the Probate office.
A list of petite jurors for the County Court July term beginning July 16 includes Dave L Richardson William A Burden Nix D Sandlin 8 R Martin J Blair Elkins Geo W Gray James Counts John W Carpenter James M Minor A Bennett White James Wilson Emmett C Mitchell EF Cap Weatherwax W Lawrence Woodward William E Hagood E Orren Campbell Walter E Sapp John T Hayes William T Hill James H Martin John C Shelton Walton P Lemay Leander Terry Rufe P Gowers James T McMillan James R Sockwell Lucian S Sandlin George T Moats Dock Robbins J Daleb Key Gus T Welborne James M Haynes F Marion Loosier.
A newspaper snippet mocks readers and editors for reprinting ancient religious lore and old court items. It contrasts Moulton and New Decatur Advertisers as quipping about age of news and protecting editor Hildredth from street provocation.
A long running family reunion at Rev Rome Pickens home has drawn numerous relatives, culminating Monday with 23 attendees. The gathering showcased a large extended family, many married with many children, as observers counted generations and descendants. Ted and Taft were asked to share the news.
An anxious father seeks news of his son Charlie Pool who left Memphis for St Louis on March 2 and has not been heard from since. The family asks anyone with information to contact Alonzo Pool of Trinity Alabama and notes a twofold plea for help and a one dollar credit item.
Local notes cheer health and church news. Bre. Fennel kept his appointment and Elder Harris visited from Florence. Rose and Bud send regards, praise for a Sunday at Popular Creek, and best wishes to all. The letter mentions peach thieves and a grass worm remedy, with road news absent this week.
The note warns subscribers that papers cease after back dues, with a date code 7-1-11 indicating one year remains unpaid. It threatens fines and possible jail if charges are not settled, and urges clearing all outstanding balances before resuming delivery.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.