State Democratic Execs Meet at Montgomery City Hall
The State Democratic Executive Committee plans a July 6 meeting at Montgomery City Hall to review contest challenges. Governor Comer sparked discussion with a telegram to Roosevelt after a famed African jungle hunter’s return, while commentary notes the unequal reach of justice between rich and poor in Alabama.
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City Hall
Montgomery
Gov
Comer
Roosevelt
Alabama
War claims for ex Confederates must be presented by May 1 1911
Old Confederate soldiers with war claims on Uncle Sam for property seized after surrender must file at once for payment before May 1 1911 when the extended time limit expires. There is still 25000 dollars left to pay, and under Appomattox surrender terms all soldiers can be compensated for property seized by federal forces such as horses, mules, saddles and side arms.
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Uncle Sam
Appomattox
Endorsement clash and Bryanism critique in 1912 politics
An Ohio Democratic faction endorses Harmon for president while Bryan opposes nominating him, paving the way for a possible Republican landslide. The piece urges Bryan to retire and decries populist tactics, arguing to expel the Dictator for the party’s sake. It scolds Editor Rawls over Indiana carpet-bagger tales and foreshadows a revival of the debate after November.
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Harmon
Ohio Democracy
Bryan
Billy
Joppa
Jona
Rawls
Indiana
Alabama
Bob
Lawrence
Muscle Shoals Power Dream Recalled by Local Voice
A local citizen urges Judge Richardson to report on Muscle Shoals water power and the prospect of harnessing it. The writer dreams of widespread electrification within 100 miles and asks timely action to push the enterprise before old age and delay intervene.
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Judge Richardson
North Alabama
Washington
Muscle Shoalse
Father Time
Town Creek to Host Grand Union Picnic July 27 1910
Town Creek Alabama gears up for a large Union Picnic on July 27 1910 with speeches by Emmett O Neal and William Richardson, a top North Alabama brass band, ample refreshments, and free admission. Vigilant committee enforces decorum while bootleggers are to be removed. Reduced rail fares from Huntsville to Iuka seek big attendance across the Tennessee Valley.
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Town Creek
Alabama
Huntsville
Iuka
Great Southern Railroad
Emmett O’neal
Florence
William Richardson
Muscle Shoals
Richardson
O'Neal
Tennessee Valley
Weekly Fashion News From Paris and New York
A Paris and New York fashion briefing notes black as a dominant feature in American wear. Velvet satin by the yard tops others for dark accents while black satin roses and black straw trim hats. Veils remain fine and nearly invisible. Foulard trends appear in parasols hats and coats with chiffon marquisette fabrics highlighted and sewing tips warn against over stitching even in bathing suits.
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Paris
Golden harvest celebrated by Charley C Prince cutter
The message notes Charley C Prince has cut down and saved a fine wheat crop. It highlights the prospect of home-made Jersey butter and Jersey milk to accompany fresh biscuits, praising a rich and beautiful world with plenty for all who work.
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Charley C. Prince
Happily Married at Moulton Rural Wedding
Mr F O Smith and Miss Minnie Byars wed at the bride’s parents’ home near Moulton on Thursday night at 8 o’clock Rev W W Heflin officiated in his noted manner. The Moulton Advertiser offers congratulations and a second notice adds a short wedding poem about taking a wife for a lasting care.
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F. O Smith
Minnie Byars
Moulton
W. W. Heflin
Singing Convention to Meet in July 1910
The Lawrence County Singing Convention will join the Antioch Class on the second Sunday and the Saturday before in July 1910. W. W. Tucker serves as President with C. C. Walker as Secretary. Two obituaries to appear next week include a grand old man and a sinless infant. J. W. West of Oakville reports a fire destroying a $3,000 mill and gin with no insurance. Origin unknown.
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Lawrence County Singing Convention
Antioch
W. W. Tucker
C. C. Walker
J. W. West
Oakville
Landersville Fire Destroys Prosperous Business House
A Thursday night blaze swept through Landersville six miles west of Moulton damaging the village’s largest business building. Mr. S. E. Gardner escaped a deadly engulfing fire, with losses pegged around 5000 dollars and insurance between 3000 and 4000. The origin remains unknown though accidental causes are favored. Gardner suspects no arson. The incident removes a prominent citizen and may force his departure.
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Landersvile
Moulton
S. E. Gardner
Florence
Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Sunday School Convention at Ora Alabama July 1910
Sunday School delegates invited to Ora Alabama on July 10 1910 with devotional exercises readings music and talks. J W Howell Miss Inez Morrison Rev Rome Pickens J D Jackson Prof W S Dill and C G Richeson headline the program and committee notes.
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Ora
Ala
J. W. How
Inez Morrison
Rev
Rome Pick
C. G. Richeson
J. D. Jackson
Ora Sneed
Lawyer W L Chitwood Illness in Tuscumbia
The community learns of the dangerous illness of Lawyer W L Chitwood of Tuscumbia near death’s door with little hope of life.
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W. L. Chitwood
Tuscumbia
Picnic at Hodges Store July 9 in Oakville
A reader from Oakville reports a picnic at Hodges' Store on July 9 with invitations for all to bring filled baskets. The note mentions five Liberty Hall inmates with two using crutches and a wheelchair en route for one. a shotgun is prepared for the other. The writer hopes for smoother times ahead.
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Moulton
Liberty Hall
Sample Helps Frail Women
Frail women are urged to focus on bowel health to relieve weakness and indigestion. The ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic, claiming it cures constipation, prevents headaches, dizziness, and other ailments, and can be safely used by the whole family. Free samples and medical advice are offered through Dr. W. B. Caldwell.
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Dr. Caldwell
Earl
Cox
Twenty-fifth Street
Moline
Mts
Ellen Dungan
Muncie
Ind
Warning Notice Against Employing Two Dalton Minors
The notice warns the public not to employ or shelter Orsie Dalton and Hynes Cheat, two colored minors, as they are needed at home. One is the author’s son and the other his nephew. The signer, J. W. Dalton, threatens prosecution for sheltering or employing them. Dated June 13, 1910.
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Orsie Dalton
Hynes
J. W. Dalton
Mortgage Sale in Lawrence County Alabama 1910
By virtue of a mortgage recorded in Lawrence County Alabama I will sell at cash price to the highest bidder on Saturday July 16, 1910 at the courthouse door in Moulton. Property described as the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 15 township 6 range 9 west in Lawrence County Alabama. Mortgagor Harrett P Bradford mortgagee J J Leemon via E B Downing attorney.
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Harrett P. Bradford
Lawrence County
Alabama
Court House
Moulton
Lawrence
State of
J. J. Leemon
E. B. Downing
Executor's Settlement Notice from 1910 Probate Court
Notice of final settlement for M. E. Gibbs estate with executor J. B. Spangler, continued to July 11, 1910. Publication in The Moulton Advertiser for three weeks to notify out of state heirs William Odom Ada Oklahoma William Seay Ben Seay Henry Seay Edna Key Nina Nichols Grand Lake Arkansas Haywood Severs Max Severs and other heirs to appear and contest. Judge J. C. Kumpe signs June 18, 1910.
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M. E. Gibbs
J. B. Spangler
Moulton Advertiser
Alabama
William Odom
Alexander Odom
Ada
Oklahoma
William Seay
Ben Seay
Henry Seay
Edna Key
Texas
Nina Nichols
Grand Lake
Arkansas
Haywood Severs
Max Severs
Popular Grove
Neices
Morgan Odom
J.C. Kumpe
State of Alabama
Lawrence County
Moriah Bynum
Sallie Ann Harris
Notice of Lawrence County Board of Registrars Registration
The Lawrence County Board of Registrars will sit at the Court House in Moulton during the last week in September to register voters as required by a 1903 act. Registrars Jas. T. Masterson W. R. Harris and J. R. Howell announce the public process with notices posted at three places and a weekly newspaper advertisement.
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Alabama
Board of Registrars
Lawrence
Moulton
Jas. T. Masterson
W. R. Harris
J. R. Howell
Lawrence County
Notice of Pension Examiners for ex Confederate Soldiers
The Board of Pension Examiners for Lawrence County Alabama will open an office on the first Monday in July 1910 at the Court House in Moulton for examining ex Confederate soldiers and widows seeking pensions. Open daily 9 am to 4 pm for the first ten days, then as needed to review applications. Apply promptly so filings reach the State Board in Montgomery before the second Monday in August 1910.
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Board of Pension Examiners
Lawrence County
Ala
Moulton
Alabama
State Board
Montgomery
D. C. Goodlett
J. H. Irwin
Board of Pension Examiners of
State of Alabama
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William F. Costlow
Benjamin F. Waits
Nathan H. Alexander
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