Judge Alston Enters Race for Associate Justice Seat
Hon A H Alston former superior numera tal judge in Alabama declares candidacy for Associate Justice of the State Supreme Court. A Democratic loyalist from Clayton in Lawrence County, his entry stirs rivals as voters prepare for the May 18 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Alston
Supreme Court
Alabama
Judge Alston
Democratic Party
Lawrence County
Alston
Clayton
Murder and Wounding in Caddo Stirs Community
Walter Holland was stabbed to death in a Caddo fight over a trespass case. Frank Holland was badly wounded, and both Turners and their father were jailed. Judge Speake and Solicitor Almon observed the scene as Decatur visitors. The town notes local moves, law notices, and subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddo
Walter Holland
Bascom Turner
Frank Holland
William Turner
Walter
Frank
Turner
Moulton
Bascom
William
Turners
Speake
Almon
Decatur
Bryan Club Organized in Moulton Amid Eager Support
Col J W Tomlinson led a Bryan Club founding in Moulton last Tuesday. Nearly all of Lawrence County joined as excitement grows for a full vote for the Great Commoner in November. Tomlinson endorsed as State at large delegate to the National Democratic Convention for the May primary. Officers elected to run the party machinery: President J C Kumpe. Vice Presidents Jourd White H D Lane C M Sherrod N Robinson J J Pickens Albert Speake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tomlinson
Bryan Club
Moulton
Old Lawrence
Col. Tomlinson
Alabama
J. C. Kumpe
Jourd White
C. M. Sherrod
H. D. Lane
C. N. Robinson
J. J. Pickens
Albert Speake
Whisky Ads Burned Then Banished From The Moulton Advertiser
The Moulton Advertiser denounces whiskey advertising as vile and vows to keep it out of the paper though doing so hurts revenue. Editor notes strong support from readers, including Mrs Haynes Drake, and describes subscriber loyalty, with many paid in advance. Also mentions Hon. E M Ragland's election as Democratic Committee chair and Col C C Harris's narrow Decatur train escape.
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Moulton Advertiser
Haynes Drake
Moulton
E. M. Ragland
Sheffield Standard
Ragland
Good Roads Bond Drive Promotes County Road Improvements
Lawrence County needs better roads, with critics and supporters alike acknowledging poor infrastructure costs. The piece argues road bonds as the only path to durable, modern highways, citing vehicle damage, lost produce, and cotton transport losses as compelling evidence. It also notes local updates and various residents’ movements and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Death Notice of Dr William G Thrasher in Georgia 1819 1908
Rev T B Parker sends word of Dr William G Thrasher born March 7 1819 in Georgia died March 8 1908 aged 89. He was not a church member but during ten weeks of illness he sought spiritual preparation for the life to come. Burial was at Caddo near the Congregational church with many relatives and friends in attendance. the funeral was conducted by the message sender. Peace to his dust and rest to his soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Parker
William G. Thrasher
Georgia
Thrasher
Caddo
Congregational Church
Notice We Delinquent Tax Payers in Lawrence County Alabama
The Tax Collector in Lawrence County Alabama reports a list of delinquent taxpayers and real estate with unpaid taxes. The notice names properties assessed to unknown owners and known owners and requests attention to the delinquent accounts.
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State of
Alabama
Lawrence County
Asyoner
Hergin
Tax and cost list of multiple parcels and trustees
A long OCR list records tax and cost figures for numerous parcels in sections 3 8 9 11 12 16 18 19 24 25 27 29 33, including owners such as Sallie Nelson H L Davidson J R Russell Mat Jones J H Haywood Edward Balch Annie Garrison Mrs J M Pickens Richardson Bros De Dean W H Camps J C Miller F L Roger Prince Townsend A J Follett and 3 Roman trustee with extensive land descriptions in sections 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 13 15 17 18 19 21 23 24 25 27 29 33 and credits. Total tax and costs shown 17.46 11.10 5.29 8.30 11.00 5.25 2.98 3.16 5.81 5.50 7.74 5.82 3.89 5.71 202.25 credit by 210.85.
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Sallie Nelson
H. L. Davidson
J.R. Russell
Mat Jones
J. TH. Haywood
Edward Balch
C. W. Hale
Mount Hope
Alabama
Russelville
G. W. Jackson
H. ©. McClannahan
F. D. Cleere
J.J. Dukeminier
Annie Garrison
J. M. Pickens
Richardson*Bros
Ll. de Dean
W. H. Camps
J. C. Miller
F. L. Roger S
Prince Townsend—s
A. J. Folett
Sely
Tax sales list of fractional sections and acres by description
A garbled inventory lists numerous land parcels with township ranges and sections, showing fractions of quarters and acres, plus tax and cost amounts. It references many sections in ranges 15 to 19 and 21 to 28, with totals like 4.10 and 3.96, amid inconsistent OCR formatting and stray fragments.
Notice of Probate Court Sale for Tax Deeds
This notice informs you to appear before the Probate Court at the next term starting Monday April 13 1908 to show cause why a decree for sale of specified real estate to pay assessed taxes and costs should not be made. The properties listed include sections 28 29 14 and 6 in township 8 6 and relate to various tax amounts and costs.
Notice to Non-Residents In Probate Request 1908
Margarett Gibbs deceased and heirs named by site to non residents including Gibbs Odoms Seays Nichols and Severs. J B Spangler petitions in Lawrence County Alabama Probate Court to admit the will to probate with April 13 1908 hearing date. Notice to contest provided. Judge J C Kumpe signs.
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T. William Odom
Alexander Odom
Ada
Oklahoma
Decedent
Morgan Odom
William Seay
Ben Seay
Henry Seay
Finna Key
Henry Key
Texas
Ninaichols
William Nichols
Grand Lake
Arkansas
Haywood Severs
Max Severs
Poplar Grove
William Odom
J. B. Spangler
Lawrence County
State of
Alabama
Margarett E. Gibbs
J. C. Kumpe
Ada Whithrow
J. E. Agee
Gabe Pool
Said County
Wolf Springs
Pennsylvania woman leaps to escape bed bugs dies
A wealthy Pennsylvania woman fled a bed bug threat by leaping from a two story window and is expected to die. The item notes other local obituaries and civic notices, including Thomas Randolph’s death near Landersville and election candidates R. P. Morrison and J. H. Butler for the Court of Revenue, praising their character and fitness for office.
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Pennsylvania
Thomas Randolph
The
Baptist Church
Landersville
W. J. Been
Town Creek
R. P. Morrison
J. H. Butler
Court of Revenue
Non-Resident Notice in Nor thern Division Chancery
The State of Alabama law suit names Don Phinizy and Jack Phinizy as non residents of Alabama residing in San Angelo Texas and under age 21 but over 14. The Register orders publication in The Moulton Advertiser for four weeks to require them to answer by March 16 1908 or face decree pro confesso. D C Goopert Register.
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P. W. Phinizy
Early Phinizy
D. C
Moulton
D. C. Goopert
State officers and convention delegates assessed fees
Candidates for state officers and delegates to the Democratic national convention are assessed from 6.00 to 175.00 dollars. The item lists fee ranges and implies varying costs for different positions or roles within the party process. The notice highlights financial requirements for candidacy and delegate eligibility.
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Chic Moulton Advertiser
Fixerlnattorm
Truth
Justice
William Richardson
Madison County
Jasper Eagle
J. P. Almon
Laser Inn
Birmingham
Aimon
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Bob Kirkland
R. P. Bates
Leighton
Lynne
Tidwell
Lowe
Callahan
Temple of Justice
Howdy
Chitwood
Tuscumbia
J. M. Irwin, Cha’p. R. M. Byars, Sec’y
Col. C. C. Harris
Chenault
Lewis Redman
Courtland
Far West
Oaklahoma
Albert Windham
T. B. Heard
Bryan
J. T. Wallace
Bond
Levi Wells
Riley Odom
Seawright
Frank Goodlett
Guy Masterson
Jacksonville
Judge Kumpe
Court of Revenue of
Court House
J.C. Kum
Probate Court
Will of
Medical Society of
County Board of Revenue
Jas. W. Fennell
Thos. H. Irwin
J. Neal Jackson
D. C. Walker
China Hall
W.J. Nesbit
Decatur, Ala
Cutra Hatt
Bank Street
OSE
China
Florence
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer, Co
Ala
A. ©. Saunders
Jasper
Chancery
Moulton and
Martha Pool
Walter Roberson
Lawrences
Florence Wagon Works
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Company
Windhan's Department
Earth
Windeam & Company
Moulton, ‘Ala
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