27 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
1
Walter Stephenson and Miss Myrtle visited Decatur on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Bell took a trip to Decatur last Thursday. Robert Coffey left Monday for Florence to enlist in the United States Army.
Mrs C C Kerby and Mrs d cotdendy and two shopping in December last Thursday. Mr and Mrs J M Irwin moved to Harteelle last Sunday. Robert L Almon a member of the Eleventh United States Cavalry at Fort Oglethorpe Ga spent Sunday at home. Miss Julia Sandlin is visiting her brother Walter in Evansville Ind.
Ah as D. C. Almon, 8 Chenault and Tennis Pidwell of Decatur took testimony while W. R. Register in Chancery conducted proceedings. Frank Harrigs of Decatur demonstrated the Hups iobile last Monday. George McGregor of here spent Sunday with residents.
The Methodist church ladies hosted a Friday night ice cream supper with a cake walk revealing Miss Bird Sanchin and Mr. Wilbur Bragg as the winners.
Two prominent African American residents died recently. Aunt Sarah McDaniel was buried Saturday and Uncle Tom Bayless followed with a burial Monday.
Mr O L Judy traveled to Decatur on Tuesday to have his young son undergo adnoids removal. Dr W L Darby is scheduled to preach at the Presbyterian church Friday night at 8 o'clock.
Hon E B Almon is in Washington hospital after an appendicitis operation. He is expected to return to his post in four days.
J. C. Irwin entertained a few friends Monday in a private social gathering.
An ad promotes a corns remedy claiming painless removal. It touts a product named freecone, described as an ether compound invented by a Cincinnati maker. The rhetoric targets readers seeking quick relief from hard corns on toes.
Prof J M Crowell visits relatives in Tennessee. L A Stewart and Mr and Mrs F B Stewart drive to Tuscumbia for a day. R M Byars and James Almon show off a new car bought last week. Judge J C Kumpe and Major John C Forney were in Decatur on business. G O Chenault and family from Albany stayed with Mrs Mollie Downing on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs A L Windham and their young son will travel to Denver Colorado in a few days to spend the summer there with relatives and in the mountain city climate.
Rush Roberts, son of Mr and Mrs Ab Roberts of Aliceville Alabama, is here on a visit to relatives.
Mrs. Tom Nelson and Mrs. Coppidge of Decatur were guests of Mrs. T. R. Alexander on Tuesday.
Rev. J. W. Jones completed his first year as pastor at Moulton's Baptist Church. 102 Sunday School attendees celebrated the milestone with a sermon at 11 o'clock. over $1,300 raised for various purposes, 21 new members joined, and Sunday School attendance rose. Prayer Meeting and B Y P U showed growing interest, and the congregation wishes him continued success next year.
A reader from Richmond praises Chamberlains Tablets noting they gave good relief for indigestion and constipation. The letter urges others troubled by similar issues to try the tablets.
To sell your farm, contact Northwestern Business Agency in Minneapolis Minnesota for assistance with listing, pricing, and sale procedures.
Mr. William Green of West Lauderdale brought to Florence a tale of two children aged six to ten who run wild in the rough woods. A Sunday hunt by locals failed to trap them. theories range from river abandonment to parental death. Sheriff urged the brood-hounds be used to locate the children amid community excitement.
Mrs. C C Kerby and Theo spent Tuesday with relatives at Town Creek. The visit highlighted family time in the community setting.
Miss Vera Alexander has returned from Albany where she visited relatives and spent time with family.
A Supreme Court anecdote recounts a case where customs officials taxed a food item as a sauce. A justice consulted his wife who identified the sample as fish, not sauce, leading to the court sustaining the importer's appeal. The tale, cited in Francis E. Leupp’s Walks About Washington, highlights quiet deliberation and occasional human humor within the high court.
Representative James R Mann criticizes Congress arguing no commission appointed in his twenty years has produced anything valuable and calls for accountability within the body.
An Omaha physician recommends specialized fingered gloves for foot care to prevent contamination and improve hygiene. The guidance stresses proper sizing and material to suit foot procedures and patient safety.
Pastor Guy F. Ponder invites all with young children to Sunday services aimed at a regular baby day. The Red Crags will attend, and church walks will be credited for member contributions. Cards and subscriptions will be collected now or later to aid soldiers on the firing line. Special music will be provided.
In response to President Wilson, the pastor will lead a Red Cross appeal at the Methodist church next Sunday morning. The town is urged to attend and support the effort, with a call against laziness and inaction.
Alabama observes Good Roads Days designated by the Legislature and promoted by the Good Roads Association. The governor will issue a proclamation 60 days in advance and the highway commission will publish a observing program. Officials note heightened activity around promoting these days.
A meeting of Lawrence County teachers is scheduled for next Saturday June 30 at 1020 am at the Moulton High School.
Dr Barlow a noted local farmer near Moulton showed a Ford Automobile fitted with tractor wheels plowing weedland. Two 24 inch disc plows were attached and the machine cut about six inches deep. The parade claimed the tractor could break 6 to 7 acres per day.
The Young People Missionary Society met at Mrs Stewart's home Saturday at 4 PM. The program featured a society song, Bible reading by the president, and prayers. Readings included The Ten Commandments of Love by Nettie Free and others. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7 at 4 PM. all youths are urged to attend and join.
The program for the Methodist Missionary Society on July 2 includes hymns 350 and 510, a Bible lesson on How they gave to restore the temple from 2 Chronicles 31 5 10, prayer, and presentations on Christian Stewardship by Miss Ola Kumpe, Industrial Life of Women and Children in Cuba by Mrs. J A Ed Smith, and Social Work Among Women by Mrs. W J Heflin. An invitation extends to all to attend.
A community picnic is planned for the Fourth of July at Isaac Johnsons Springs four miles south of Hodges Store on the Hartselle and Double Springs road. Everyone is invited to spend the day. Committee: W. M. Pearson, J. M. Brannon, C. A. Hockett.
An ice cream supper is planned about one hundred yards north of Harmony school house.
Letter from H O Murfee praises Robert Lee Pickens son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pickens for ranking among the ten highest on the Naval Academy entrance examination at Marion Alabama in June 1917. Murfee notes his conduct promise and military potential and expresses earnest parental pride and expectations for future service.
The Health Department in New York found Chinese lamindrys in better condition than white establishments. The report notes higher cleanliness and compliance levels among Chinese operators.
In Milford B Martin vs Willi Dukeminier James Dukeminier and unknown heirs of Susanna Parks deceased, publication ordered in Moulton Advertiser for four weeks to plead to the bill by July 36, 1917, or a decree Pro Confesso may be taken. Done at Moulton June 21, 1917. W R Jackson, Register.
The Bank of Moulton reports assets including loans and discounts, banking house, and furniture totaling $121,094.64 with liabilities of $72,063.36 in deposits and $28,000 capital stock paid in plus surplus and profits. O L Judy, cashier, swore the figures true before county officials on June 26, 1917.
A money saving beauty tip claims mixing juice from two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white creates a quarter pint skin softener. The lotion allegedly bleaches freckles and tan and smooths rough hands when massaged daily into face neck arms and hands.
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