Prohibition Campaign Seeks Local Donations in 1909
In a county appeal, leaders urge support for the prohibition movement, urging neighbors to donate money to cover speakers and campaign costs. Treasurer Albert L. Windham of Moulton is named, with other small contributions noted from Town Creek and Caddo. The note warns against repealing prohibition and frames the effort as a non political, non sectarian clash to protect homes and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beat Committee
Prohibition
Moulton
Town Creek
Caddo
Albert L. Windham
Ala
Jourd White
Campaign Committee for Lawrence County Prohibition
A local campaign committee names chairs to organize Lawrence County against temperance opponents. The group pledges moral uplift, urging sobriety for men and virtuous marriages, and expresses confidence in victory on November 29.
Committeemen listed by towns in amendment drive
Our women and daughters are urged to exert influence for the far reaching movement. Emphasize making the Amendment part of organic law to keep Prohibition Wagon forever at the forefront.
The Monster and the Whiskey Tyrant in a Jury Speech
J R Estes of Mountain Home publishes a Robert Ing ersoll speech to a jury on whiskey manufacture. The orator portrays alcohol as a merciless tyrant demoralizing society from distillery to scaffold, blaming intemperance for wrecked families, crime, disease, and national decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Estes
Mountain Home
Robert Ingersoll
Tomas Acree
Though Dead Still Speaketh of Prohibition in 1888
A historically framed sermon preached in April 1888 at a Baptist meeting in Moulton, invoking Rev. W. A. Stockton to urge constitutional prohibition. It cites national alcohol harm, economic loss, and social wreckage, arguing that temperance must become federal law to end drunkenness and protect families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
W. A. Stockton
Prohibition pledge from Alabama voter Beams asks endurance
J J Beams of Trimity Alabama declares support for the Constitutional Prohibition Amendment amid a hot election climate. He recalls Lawrence County saloons, notes long travel to re-register and vote, comments on cotton, prices, and shortages, and urges roads improvement while endorsing the drink ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Moulton
Hillsboro
J.J. Beams
Trimity, Ala
Prohibition Amendment Endorsed In Alabama Editorial
A persuasive piece by Mrs. Maud Alexander Craig argues for the proposed constitutional amendment making prohibition permanent in Alabama. It cites saved state funds, reduced crime, protection of women and children, and moral uplift, urging voters to support the amendment on election day November 29. A. R. Moore signs the appeal to uphold virtue, peace, and a clean ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Christian
Maud Alexander Craig
Moulton Advertiser
Lawrence County
Alabama Christain
Alabama
Birmingham
A. R. Moore
Prohibition Law Question From Roanoke Leader
The Roanoke Leader urges lawmakers to ban searches of houses where liquor is kept and sold. It argues a neighbor could open a blind tiger and ruin neighborhoods while claiming legal protection, and a whiskey seller could relocate and evade enforcement, threatening community peace.
Conference votes change to allow home vote on amendment
The North Alabama Conference meets at Roanoke on December 1 shifting from Navy eight. The time change lets preachers stay home to vote. The whiskey gang derides them as political persons but the label may boost their majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
Roanoke
Navy
Whiskey Gang
Outside View on Alabama Amendment Fight
The Chicago Tribune argues the saloon lobby would mobilize to defeat the amendment, citing widespread dissatisfaction with current laws if defeated, and predicts liquor interests would back a strong push to block the proposal, while adoption would halt reform efforts for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Alabama
the Tribune
Father
Local notes from Addison on crops, marriages, and community life
The writer reports good health and a light cotton harvest in the area around Addison Route 1L. Mentions Ed Lindler and Idelia Wood marrying, visits from Mr. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes, and a soon to be saw mill town growth at Tar Spring with Poplar Lumber Co. Also references Birt Higgins visits, correspondence from June Bug, thanks for a fountain pen, and support for the constitutional amendment opposing whiskey. The letter closes with Ellen Wilson urging aid to curb liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. White
Ed Lindler
Idelia Wood
Papa
Hartselle
John Harvey
Mr. Harvey
James Haynes
M. A. Parker
Danville
Bertha Hogan
Moulton
Martin
Alice Wheeler
Tar
Poplar Lumber Co
Birt Higgins
Cleo
Bertha
Ellen Wilson
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Justice
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Temple of Commerce
Chenas
B. Downing
Chenault & Downing
Attorneys At Law
Bank of Moulton
Solicitors In Chancery
Moulton, Ala
J-M. Irwin
Attorney At Law
Lawrence Count
Ino. Irwin
Orrick
Bank OF
Public Square
BE. D
Gibscow
Noulton
Masterson Hotel
Mrs. Marrre
Masterson
A. L. Windham
Notary Public
Justice OF Peace
John W. Kennedy & CO. C’ 'Icago
Irwin Diag Co
Machinery Oil
Red Banner of Rum
God of Batte
A. W. Bailey
W. A. Darmer
I. L. James
D. P. Woodall
Courtland
Jake Grimes
Orrin Campbell
J. A. Gilchrist
J. W. Terry
Levi Moran
W. J. Lee
J. R. Armstrong
O. N. Sanderson
Loosier
G. W. Thrasher
G.W. Bond
J. J. Beck
Red Bank
N. P. LeMay
W. P. LeMay
Wheeler
A. Harris
John Tatham
Daniel Gilchrist
Mt. Hope
G. G Grimes
J. H Wardsworth
Walter Porter
Wolf Springs
J. R. Howell
J. Noah Briley
W. T. NeSmith
Julius Butler
Lick
M. H. Golden
James Y. Briley
R. H. Bradford
Wheeler Smith
J. Lt. Howell
A.J. Field
George Roberson
Kinlock
W. B. Gibson
J. E. Stephenson
J. J. Brock
Landersville
L. M Wear
W. L. White
Nick Samblin
Rash Stockton
KE. F. Weatherwax
Ab Heflin
J. D. L. Byars
Wash Armstrong
F. T P. Neely
T. R. Alexander
Pin Hook
W. W. Parker
Ernett Simpson
Jake Alexander
Oakville
O. A. Young
J. W. McMillan
W. F. Free
Hampton
O. P. Watterson
O. W. Speake
J. H. Riddle
Morris’ Chapel
A. F. McClesky
G. W. Parker
J. A. Walker
Joe Lively, Jr. Caddo
John C. Ham
W.A. Stockton
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Philosphy
Addison
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