Memories Of Lawrence County In Antebellum Times
The piece recalls late 19th century Lawrence County life describing mail and telegraph limits, Dry Creek Hillsboro, a treadmill cotton gin, local postmasters, and community figures like W. P. Borum and Philip Cornelius. The narrator reflects on democracy, local roads, schools, tanning businesses, and personal ties with neighbors, including a portrait of Borum’s home and character.
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Acorn Avenue
Lawrence County
Dry Creely
Mr. Watkins
Malcolm Gilchrist
W. P. Borum
Philip Cornelius
Watkins
Gilchrist
W. P
Morning Thoughts Daily Reflection Fragments From a Week
A multi day devotional note speaks of failure and hope on Sunday, growth through daily effort on Monday, learning from fault on Tuesday, kindness and shared songs, life as a schoolhouse full of opportunities, and a Saturday image of sunlit flowers and bright light.
Tragic Fatal Accident in Gadsden District
A boy visiting a girl in Gadsden discharged a carried gun causing the girl to be fatally shot. The tragedy occurred as the boy left the scene, with authorities investigating the accidental discharge and seeking details from witnesses.
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Gadsden
Oklahoma Oil, Railroads, and a Call for School Tax Support
Letter from Oakland Oklahoma Territory dated Oct 28 1908 discusses oil output, land quality, and crop prospects in the Chickasaw Nation. It notes Oklahoma’s oil potential and projected 1908 production, political mix, Bryan as a candidate, and praises local school-building plans including an $8000 brick schoolhouse in Oakland. It urges Lawrence County readers to support a one mill school tax and pay dues, signing off with best wishes and a donation of $8.00 to Mr. Bracken.
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Borum
Lawrence County
Oakland
Oklo
Messrs. White & Son
Moulton
Ala
Alabama
Advertiser
Union
Old Lawrence
United States
Oklahoma
State Federation of Commercial Clubs
Bryan
Lea
Der
Teachi Ig
Bro. White
Special Notice From Printer On Subscriptions And Postage
Beaist harness A W J Userv Prof Wood and others reply to statements from this office. After an embargo from Uncle Sam, the paper may stop or raise postage. A rubber stamp will warn subscribers their time expires next week. The notice appears in red ink on papers about to run out. Please renew and watch the bordered notice on page one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Userv
Prof. Wood
Uncle Sam
Tennessee Valley Teachers to Meet in Huntsville
The Tennessee Valley Teachers Association will convene in Huntsville on November 20 and 21 with a robust program. Leading educators from the state will speak Friday and Saturday, and a strong program for Friday night aims to uplift teachers from all counties in the Eighth Congressional District. J. M. Collings is listed.
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Tennessee Valley Teachers’ Association
Huntsville
Pegram
Eighth Congressional District
J. M. Colligz
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J.M. Irwin
Lawrence Counte
Chenault
E. B. Downing
Chenault & Downing
Attorneys At Law
Alia
Bank of Moulton
Ino. Hirwin
Public Square
Tewin
Gipson
Noulton, Afa
B. O. Masterson
Masterson Hotel
Mattie Masterson
ig@nonu
Windham & CO
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All Newsdealers
Dunn & Co
Yori
F St
Washington, D
Dr. M. Groenendyke
S. W. Barser
Olive St
Los Angeles
Cal
Oakville
Courtland
Pin Hook
Memphis
Daily Mail
Telegraph
Twaybill
Redhill
Pintock
Dry Creek
Hillsboro
Calaboose
Cornelius
Robert E. Lee
Darius Lynch
Hickory Grove
Beaty Torrence
Vietory
Camp Spring
Will Allen Milam
California
Rying
Far West
Mous
Bracken
L. &. Wood
Jiet
iLime
Vulcan
John D. Wyker & Son
Decatur, Aalinabarma
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