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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
2
The Moulton Advertiser endorses William Richardson of Madison County for Congress. The paper pledges to support democratic principles of Truth Justice and Mercy and urges readers to back Richardson in the district race.
The piece dismisses a mass meeting opposing the Democratic party in Moulton on May ninth as unlikely to draw interest. It cites a strong corn crop and continued Democratic rule as the key issues. The editorial urges readers to govern themselves and notes William Jennings Bryan’s recurring nomination talk.
The local piece critiques Easter fashion, saying hats may go out of date and warns against women spending beyond the means of fathers and husbands. It notes Joseph G. Smith and son Jack visiting town, reports Mt. Hope quiet, and comments on Joe’s religious hopes. Judge Kumpe is in Montgomery regarding high school location. two children bitten by a mad dog in Cullman county. Bandits robed an Ohio express train of 10000. Mrs T R Alexander visiting relatives in Nashville.
Poem urging loyalty to homeland, warning against self interest. It contrasts boundless wealth and titles with empty fame, asserting that a self centered life forfeits honor and leaves one unwept, unsung.
The piece questions Dr. R. M. Cunningham's bid to be a delegate-at-large to the Denver Convention, arguing it would disrupt party unity. It asserts Alabama supports Bryan and predicts a poor outcome for Cunningham when the May 18 polls close. It signals general support for Bryan and a call for a fair deal in the campaign.
Notice announces two day registration at Moulton on May 15 and 16 for those entitled to vote but not yet registered. It cautions voters to verify qualification, as poll tax is not the sole gate and improper registration can bar voting.
In Lawrence County Republicans divide into Regulars and Lilly Whites. Mass meetings at Moulton and Birmingham appoint delegates to district and state conventions. Dr. J. T. Masterson leads both sides and is elected as delegate to the Regular and Lilly Whites statewide conventions. Chenault attends Birmingham as Regular delegate.
Hon William Richardson delivers a stirring congressional speech urging Democratic unity to unseat the Republicans next November. He calls for clear Democratic principles, tariff reform as core, and attacks on trusts tied to tariff policy to win national control for the people for years.
The piece argues campaigns should not demand contributions for public works or religious causes, noting candidates have legitimate expenses. It mentions Mrs. Lee Goodlett’s illness and reports the fatal shooting of Matthew Gray near Decatur.
A large fire in Fort Wayne Indiana on Sunday left ten people dead and many injured. Fire crews battled the blaze as residents evacuated and investigators began questions about the cause.
Bandits robbed an express company at Pittsburg last Thursday seizing $500000 and diverting a train of $55000 toward Texas.
In Lawrence County the number of qualified voters is expected to stay under 800. The exact totals will be provided for each beat next week.
Hon J A Bilbro is presented as a candidate for Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court with high praise from Noble G Delashawy of the Grand Masonic Lodge. A forthcoming note promises more on Bilbro next week.
Nat Lipscomb suffered a broken leg when a team ran away with him on Monday. Details were scarce but relief was dispatched as Dr. John and Price Irwin visited to aid. The incident left locals hoping for a quick recovery.
Will McCarey killed a monster rattle snake in his back yard on Monday and sent the rattles to Walter Almon. Walter has blocked every crack under the residence to prevent further intrusion.
The Methodist revival closed here last Wednesday night with five additions to the church. Rev. R L Quinn will preach at Mt Home on the fourth Sunday in May at eight oclock in the evening.
Er Frye of Athens, a Socialist advocating government ownership of land and all produced goods, argues with religious justification from Jesus’ wheat field example. The discussion touches on fairness of land distribution, with Frye promoting Union Nursery Company of Smithville Tenn as a sponsor. A local aside mentions a poor widow and paving roads.
Authorized notices name M A Cray of Jackson County and R H Walker as candidates for delegate to the National Democratic Convention from the 8th district. Primary election to be held May 18 in Denver Colorado to determine party delegates.
D. H. Bracken announces candidacy for reelection as Tax Collector of Lawrence County. The bid is subject to Democratic Party action. Bracken is a known county official seeking another term.
By fax the announcement states W. C. HawThson is authorized to announce his candidacy for re election to the office of Tax Assessor. The notice emphasizes continuity and experience in the county tax office.
Authorized notices declare MAR tin H Crate CRATE as a Democratic Party candidate for Superintendent of Education Lawrence County subject to party action. Also announced are Craz es C Kerry and A D Bowers as candidates for the same office with party consideration and R L Quinn as a candidate for Superintendent of Education.
We are authorized to announce J M Sandlin as a candidate for Treasurer of Lawrence County subject to Democratic Party action Joun N Sheets as a candidate for Treasurer Thom as Napoleon Almon as a candidate for Treasurer of Lawrence County subject to Democratic Party action
We announce multiple candidates for the Lawrence County Court of Revenue Southeast Northeast and other districts. Jack Windham J W Bynum Romer Pickers J C Hawes E J Harri8 George Roberson Junius Burer Rosert Morrison listed as candidates from various districts subject to Democratic Party action.
Administrators Martha Pool and Walter Roberson announce a public auction of the Gabe Pool estate lands in Lawrence County Alabama. Real property includes multiple parcels in Townships 5 and 6, Range 9, with specified fractions and undivided interests, to be sold for half cash and staggered payments in 1909 and 1910. Auction date is May 16, 1908 at the decedent's residence with sale notice dated April 20, 1908.
Lawrence County Alabama petitioners urge creation of a new school district with described township boundaries starting on the township line between 5 and 6 and running across sections to Sec 18 then east to Previtt Creek. Names include W. J. Burden M. B. Rutherford and G. W. Thompson with many others dated April 22 1908. Also a transfer request asks moving the north half of Sec 24 Township 5 Range 6 from Union Hill District No 3 to Trinity District in Morgan County, signed by J. A. Terry and Y. P. Parham.
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