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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
2
The Moulton Advertizer defends farmers rights to store cotton, warns against mislabeling farmers as outlaws, supports Heflin’s stance against Wall Street gamblers, and argues for Sam Blackwell’s return from the Denver convention while joking about the risks of travel and convention disruption.
Clippings praise Hon. John A. Lusk as a candidate for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Backed by Gov. Comer and state officers, the endorsements are noted as a strong show of support. The Moulton Advertiser plans coverage, though not aligned on all issues, will treat him fairly.
Morgan County voters approved 360000 for road bonds by about a 250 vote margin. Decatur New Decatur and Hartselle also backed the measure by large majorities for good roads. The note thanks Hon. W. J. Nesbit for the information.
The report notes 10 000 rioters marching through New York streets brandishing bombs and red flags while Mr Tom Faust of Florence visits his brother Rev Fred B Faust in the city for several days.
The speaker argues vanity blinds but love of beauty good and truth elevates both women and men. He urges women to wear the best their taste purse and surroundings will permit, appealing to a higher standard than vanity and materialism.
Parix predicts woolen dress goods voile veiling serge and nohairs silk oriental foulards taffetas and wash dress fabrics ginghams dimities linens and cotton voiles will be worn by fashion conscious women this season. Novelties abound with exquisite colorings the dominant note in Gardner’s Lan derville sale offerings.
With seven primary colors to work in, artists have created hues from sunlit sea land sky and flora. Gardner at Landersville can satisfy every color desire, offering a wide range of shades and tints for painting needs.
Dress goods and black will be worn more this season with two high tone stripe patterns. Lighter weight fabrics are praised as worthy weaves likely to satisfy wearers. Gardner in Landersville offers these dress goods at attractive prices.
The ad touts Gardner footwear and notions as a summer display. It promises durable, fashionable items that fit all tastes and budgets, claiming sharp price cuts to attract shoppers. It emphasizes vivid pyramid displays that showcase every letter of the alphabet and invite customers to try Gardner.
Easter greeting invites all ages to inspect a captivating millinery display. The collection features swell styles and fresh headgear for the young and old, now available at Roiner's in Landeraville.
A local seller advertises a large stock of men’s clothing and hats offered at very low prices. The inventory includes garments and furnishings with emphasis on affordability for buyers seeking bargains.
Local note from EB Gardner of Landersville Alabama mentions keeping and selling groceries and beer as a path to prosperity. He invites calls and references Jet’s ride on a prosperity bandwagon. March 80 3.
Educational Wave argues Kranklin county embraces Good Roads fever with a campaign to educate on public highways. It rejects election on road bonds, invites contributions for road improvement, and seeks facts over slander while inviting correction from both supporters and opponents. A model letter from Mt Hope urges a property tax, bonds if needed, and universal road tax aligned with civic duty.
We state that bars to Democratic pasture are down to all who choose to graze there yet require good faith and adherence to the primary decision. Those not pledging to vote nominees in November are not considered Democrats. Republicans should shift party if needed, others are not welcome in our green political pastures.
Will and Bascom Turner who faced murder and attempted murder charges after disputes with Frank and Walter Holland at Caddo were moved to Hillsboro for a preliminary trial postponed to Thursday. Attorneys agreed on bail for Will. Bascom remained jailed awaiting developments. W. J. Porter, supervising a residence for Dick Martin near Mt. Hope, visited with his family. A Wyoming mine explosion killed 70 miners.
The Democratic Congressional Executive Committee of the Eighth District announces a primary vote for May 18 1908 across Jack son Madison Limestone Morgan Lawrence Colbert and Lauderdale counties. Lawrence County committee will meet April 1 1908 in Moulton inviting all candidates and interested parties.
In accordance with a resolution by the Lawrence County Republican Executive Committee a mass convention of Republicans of Lawrence County is called to meet in the Tri city on April 15 1908 at 12 o clock noon for the selection of delegates to the District Convention at Decatur on October 22 and for delegates to the State Convention at Moose Jaw Race May 4 for other business. Eligible voters who support Republican principles and nominees are urged to attend and participate. Chenault Chair J R Burks Secretary.
A store in Moulton narrowly escaped a major fire when flames broke from a side room among cotton pad shipments around 1 AM last Wednesday. The blaze, started near pads loaded for shipment, was extinguished before serious damage. Ernest Kumpe suffered a burned hand but is recovering.
Announcements authorize M A Cray of Jackson County as a candidate for Delegate to the National Democratic Convention in Denver subject to the democratic primary on May 18. R H Walker also named as candidate for Delegate from the 8th District at the May 18 primary.
An official notice states D. H. Bracken is a candidate for reelection as Tax Collector of Lawrence County, pending Democratic Party action. The announcement underscores party support and the holds the incumbent seeks another term.
The candidate W. C. Hampton announces his bid for re election to the office of Tax Assessor. Vows to continue fair property valuation, efficient tax collection, and community service through proven office experience.
Authorized notices announce MaRr Lin HT Craig Jas J PickensCharles C Krerey A D Bowers R L Quinn and L E Woop as candidates for Superintendent of Education of Lawrence County subject to Democratic Party action.
Authorized notices announce J. M. Sandlin as Democratic Treasurer candidate for Lawrence County subject to party action Joun N. Sheets as Treasurer candidate and Thom as NaPoeon Alman as Treasurer candidate also subject to Democratic Party action in Lawrence County races
A series of notices announces multiple candidates for the Lawrence County Court of Revenue from various districts. Names include Jack son Windham J W Byxom Rev Romk Pickens J C Ham es J J Beams Ett gan B Harris Grover W Roperson Julious H Burer Ros ERT P Morrison Jos J Terry and Et BERT N WEAR, all subject to Democratic Party action.
ME J. 2 Waldrop and Miss Annie Befirden wed at Bel Ravern in Moulton joining for life. The couple left for Maplesville amid well wishes. Maj. Scott welcomed a baby girl and Ed Spain a baby boy. Dr. Tom Masterson and Dr. Tom Irwin attend events and report three bright jewels. A Knoxville duel ended with a wound over a marriage dispute. Reverend Mathews preached here. Two new railroads entered Jasper last Saturday with D A McGregor awaiting them.
John Storm a standard bred stallion stands at my Hillsboro barn for 1900 season at $10 with free return if mare not foal. Sired by John R Gentry with lines to Star Pointer and Bay Tom. 1000 pounds plus, 16 hands. Breeder J J Harris invites inspection and pedigree study to prove it best in the South.
Under a Probate Court order of Lawrence County Alabama guardian Edgar C Swoope will sell at the late residence of W Swoope known as Rockey Hill on Saturday April 18 1908 between real sales hours for cash the property of Annie Swoope Clay Swoope Tempe Swoope and Carter Swoope minors. The sale lists nine mares six mule colts four horse colts six cows five calves with description provided by the guardian. The sale is to receive the highest bid for the minors property.
By writ issued from Cullman County Chancery Court I levy on J M Wheeler property The SW of the SW of Section 35 Township 8 Range 6 West in Lawrence County Alabama public sale to occur May 4 1908 during legal hours at the Court House door in Moulton Alabama Sheriff J C Cannon notes the sale as directed by the judgment against Wheeler
Hon Abraham Bernstein reports a busy period opening new goods and adding extra force to serve all calls. He promotes a beautiful stock sold at marvelously cheap prices. Miss Smith heads the millinery department of the great fashion bazaar inviting ladies to visit.
Elbert N. Wear is announced for Court of Revenue today. He is a good man, and if elected will make a fine officer.
Probate Court of Lawrence County Alabama directs sale of described lands in Township 6 Range 8 for division among multiple owners led by Mary Ramey Catherine Hockman and many Sibert and Bowman relatives. Auction set for April 14 1908 at 1200 PM in front of Court House with one half cash and balance by January 1 1908 per decree of Judge J C Kumpe.
Guardian J K Swoope announces sale of land for Charles McDonald a non compos mentis at Courtland Post Office door on Monday April 20. The property lies along the south bank of the Tennessee River in fractional West half of Section 17 Township 3 South Range 8 West Lawrence County Alabama and includes entire river frontage. Land area 1 to 5 acres. Auction for cash to highest bidder. This 30th day of March 1908.
W D Dawson Administrator of the Estate of J G Dawson deceased files his account for final settlement in Lawrence County Alabama Probate Court. The court sets April 13 1908 as the day to settle and allows interested persons to appear and contest. Judge J C Kumpr signs March 12 1908.
Department of the Interior land office notice states Oscar A Jackson of Danville Alabama has filed final five years proof for Homestead Entry No 27205 in Township 8S Range 6W. Proof to be made before the Probate Judge in Moulton Alabama on April 17 1908 with witnesses Walter G Jackson Edward M Jackson W Lemon Carley General Jackson Freeman and Robert D Johnston.
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