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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
2
The write up mocks Roosevelt for removing the motto In God We Trust from coins and notes that Congress ordered it restored. It calls him brazen and implies relief at his reversal, noting public reaction and political theater surrounding the recall.
The piece notes that Governor Comer has not yet written a poem about the weather or the railroad but expresses hope to hear from him before the coming dreary fall season with its purple leaves.
The piece notes Gov Comer as a lucky man and questions his political prospects. It states he has not been named a Vice Presidential contender and suggests his status as a potential senator has faded, likening his position to having crawled into a cavern.
Building churches and erecting school houses, digging wells and planting trees, exhibits unselfish ness in the highest degree. In doing this, we are looking for ward to the prosperity and hap piness of those who are to follow in our foot prints.
Taft enjoys united support from rivals including Knox and Foreaker and negroes form campaign clubs for him in doubtful states. The passage urges disgruntled Democrats to unite for Bryan.
The nation watches as W. J. Bryan prepares to address Republican rivals, with anticipated, dramatic oratory to rally support. The public awaits his decisive arguments in the coming weeks across the country.
A Cleveland area account claims a man saved himself by gripping a mule’s tail, described as a near miracle. Skeptics warn such a stunt is wildly hazardous and unlikely to be replicated.
Two ladies entered as contestents with results due next week. Game plans include more participants. Contest closes December 20. Miss Mabel Sandlin returns home after two weeks in Franklin county. Al Masterson and family visit Hartselle. Courtland and Moulton play ball this afternoon. George McGregor visits Moulton relatives. Letters and other items crowded out this week. Frank Wasson reports cotton blooms for two weeks. Will Hamilton has a fine pea patch and hopes for a good harvest. Rev. R. T. Wear visits Moulton friends.
Ardmore Oklahoma June 21 1908 letter from John 8 Howell defends John Howell against a Memphis Commercial Appeal report alleging he was robbed on June 15 in a bottom near Union Depot. He denies drinking, explains details of the attack, and seeks $850,000 damages, urging publication of the correction.
The County Court jury term will convene on the third Monday in July. Jurors listed include S. A. McBride C. A. Hall E. D. Hamilton F. M. Coptin Sam Bracken W. R. Smith T. A. Long J. X N. Briley KR. L. Bobo J. H. Butler Everet Elkins J. H. Aldridge W. F. Hightower J. B. Jones W. OC. Wallace G. T. Roberts J. S. Barron Will Shelton J. E. Jacobs Isaac Johnson J. M. Standing H. M. Clardy T. M. Wasson L. D. Free T. F. Lentz L. L. Redman A Kidd C. A. Young O. L. Pitt R. Martin.
Hon W T Lowe labeled a premier stump speaker for a Landeraville July Fourth speech with Prof M H Craig invited for educational remarks. Local organizers include W R Cleere S T Black Alex Murphree C Latham Andrew Wade W H Martin N D Sandlin. Other items note drownings, riots, political shifts, and community life across Alabama and nearby states.
Frank Sherrod a respected Courtland resident collapsed Saturday morning while leaving a bathroom at his home. About 45, he was renowned for public service and had planned major property improvements, leaving tasks to others. May his soul rest in peace.
Friday night’s Ice Cream Supper raised a net $31.50 for the new Baptist Church. Promoters called the event a gratifying success and noted the funds will assist in bricklaying for the building.
Lawrence County singing convention convenes at Pleasant Grove eight miles south of Moulton on the second Sunday and the preceding Saturday in July 1908. All are invited to attend and bring their voices. A Carter, secretary.
Moulton Masonic Lodge No. 6 selects and installs W S Howell as Worshipful Master W A Moses as Senior Warden H A Bragg as Junior Warden Jack Windham as Treasurer J R Vaughn as Secretary N G Delashaw as Lad S D B O Masterson as Junior Deacon W M Daniel as Tiler Corner Hall at Tuscaloosa to cost 50000 Tom Windham is seen on crutches Hon John D Rockefeller plans to write a life history of himself
Danville residents share seasonal weather notes and local happenings. Farmers are busy with crops amid rains. Day brothers visit from Texas. Dr. Crow travels to Montgomery. Mrs. Penn and J A Hogan are ill. Ed Hogan plans summer visits. Ora Freeman arrives July. Dr. A P Martin aids a sick relative. J M Templeton and Hayes head to Hartselle. young people attend Upshaw singing. Elma Dutton visits. Bertha Hogan and Ellen Wilson plan Cullman visits.
The Lawrence County Board of Registrars announces registration appointments by beat from July 27 to August 21 1908 at various locations including Mountain Home Hillsboro Wheeler Courtland Red Bank Town Creek Lick Wolf Springs Loosier Landersville Mount Hope Kinlock Moulton Morris Chapel Caddo Oakville Mountain Springs Shiloh Centre Hampton Pin Hook. The board will meet August 10 1908 at the courthouse for purging the registration list and asks citizens to report deaths and removals.
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