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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
2
The Moulton Advertiser urges voters to approve road bonds to fix mud holes and improve highways across Lawrence County. It argues low interest rates and long-term benefits will finance a path for pikes, with roads built where most people benefit and extended statewide impact through future legislation.
The Epworth League enjoyed a Friday evening hosted by Miss Kumpe at Judge J C Kumpe’s residence. Guests Miss Roberts Miss Kumpe Mrs James Stewart and Dr Farley participated in a lively program with a guessing contest and refined literary and musical features.
An announcement column highlights Col M A Clay of Jackson as a candidate to represent the Congressional District at the next National Democratic Convention in Denver. A friend commends him as a leading, loyal county citizen and party man, with Bryan era principles.
A citizen in Caddo Alabama dated March 9 1908 writes to editors praising Prof L E Wood as a scholar and educator. The writer argues Wood improves boys and girls through time use and preparation for life and that he is a Christian gentleman worthy of election to a position benefitting the county's children.
To the Honorable judge the 8th Judicial Circuit the grand jury reports county officers books correct and county jail safe and in good sanitary shape the poor house likewise ends good and sufficient examined 134 witnesses and found 50 true bills W S Howell foreman H D Lane secretary bailiff thanked officers prior to adjournment
The defunct K of P lodge at Moulton was reorganized Friday night by Knight Anderson of Florence with officers including J. M. Irwin CC F. D Gibson VO R. L. Quinn Pre late J. L. Aldridge K of R&S W. W. Windham M of A B. O. Masterson 1 GQ Jack Windham OG L. A. Stewart J. O. Kum pe and RK L. Quinn Trustees. R. L. Quinn elected delegate to the grand age at Tuscaloosa with T. H. Irwin as alternate.
Dear Sira letters from R M Young oppose a March 30 bond vote. He argues bonds risk mortgage of county property, urges enforcing road laws, over seers duty, and full ten days work. He asks if bonds will be secured and warns rising costs to future generations with 6 percent interest.
Parents left infant in a carriage near a lamp at a newly built home. The lamp toppled into the baby's lap causing the oil to ignite. The child perished while neighbors aided, and the charred remains of the household pet were buried by moonlight.
A Nashville trip by the Lan dersville millinery staff signals Gardners Millinery Opening around early April. The shop plans to unveil superior headwear, with stock selection underway in Nashville and a full notice due in next week’s paper.
A letter from Mt Hope Alabama argues for overseer graded roads and ditching to prevent water stagnation. It urges local workers ten days a year for five years to grade all roads, followed by county funding to rock and fix routes, with every effort kept in county hands and no bonding. It warns against private contractors profiting and debt. It ends with a call to farmers to think over the issue.
W P Roberson, a Farmers Union member, warns that the county faces a big debt if a bond measure proceeds. He urges action to address the financial obligation and the need to support the community.
Mr and Mrs Ratcliff of Morgan county visit relatives among sorrowing kin. They thank Rush Stockton for a chosen Good Roads article and state they will publish it next week, noting their appreciation for such submissions.
Readers respond with harsh letters about the statement and defend themselves from criticism. The rhetoric emphasizes resilience against hostile reactions rather than surrender to opposition.
A great educational rally will soon be held at Mt Hope. Notice will appear in this paper. A late letter from Prof Richeson will be published next week along with many other communications from various parties on diverse subjects.
The paper reports date corrections for L. D. Free A. I. Fuller T. W. Owen and J. H. Montgomery during the week and plans to publish more letters. It also notes a flood of road bonds letters, praise for Walter Almon’s snake discovery, a fatal natural gas explosion in Natchez Miss and several named residents and officials up for office or release.
In pursuance of a probate court decree, Commissioner J My Sanpins will sell at public auction at the County Court House door on April 14, 1908, to the highest bidder one half cash and balance on time to January 1, 1909. The property covers specified quarters in Township 6 Range 8, to divide among numerous Sibert, Bowman, Henkel, and related heirs.
The Lawrence County Republican Executive Committee is summoned to meet at Moulton on Saturday March 28 1908 to transact business. Members urged to attend in person or send proxies if unable to attend. List of committee members from Hillsboro Courtland Town Creek Red Bank Loosier Mount Hope Kinlock Landersville Moulton Mt Springs Pin Hook Mt Home Oakville Hamp ton Center School House Shiloh Morris Chapel Caddo with respective signatories and chair O Chenault secretary J R Burks.
The Stockholders of the Farmers Union Warehouse at Sillsboro will meet at Moulton on the first Saturday in April 1908 to elect a new board of Directors for the coming year. F. T. Neem, President, J. D. Le Brana, Secretary.
An old Molly caused amusement as she dashed through town. A preacher asks if men love women. the answer is yes. County registrars must sit two days before the primary. Wealth gained by sneaking and fraud will be a curse to the taker.
Contractor and builder W J Porter of Moulton offers to supply all kinds of materials and perform work in a modern artis tic manner. He asks to figure with clients before contracts and warns that delaying work may cost money.
By writ of Fieri Facias from the Chancery Court, J M Wheeler’s property in Lawrence County is levied and set for public auction at the Moulton Court House door on Monday May 4, 1906 during legal hours. Sheriff J C Cannon notes the notice dated March 13, 1908.
Obituary notes the death of Noble Glenn, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodlett, on a March evening in 1908 after several days of illness. The brief tribute speaks of heavenly ascent, faith in Jesus, and offers heartfelt sympathy from friends and a pastor to the bereaved family.
A Mexican judge sentenced a woman to seven months of silence, a case met with surprise and criticism. Authorities argue the punishment mirrors the alleged offense while critics call it excessive and a violation of basic rights.
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