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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary ad note from a periodical archive hints at volume and issue markers Ot 66 No 42 as part of a longer publication record. It shows cataloging elements rather than complete article content. The readable text suggests a page header or masthead fragment.
A call urges immediate payment of poll taxes to restore voting rights. It notes 200,000 white men in Alabama remain disfranchised for unpaid taxes, including 300 in Lawrence County, and argues delinquency harms honor, patriotism, and civic standing.
The Moulton Advertiser marks its approaching eightieth birthday by urging Lawrence county residents to support a one mill school tax. It argues the small levy will extend public school terms and benefit generations, citing Sid Bowie of Birmingham as an advocate and urging organizers to campaign immediately.
County citizens press to finish Lawrence County High School before spring term despite objections and obstacles. The piece lauds collective effort and framed opposition as a repeat of past resistance to education, urging unity for a “glorious victory.”
Bob Landers has been quite sick for ten days but is better now and the family hopes to see him up again soon.
The writer recalls meeting Hon John A Lusk of Marshall county and describes him as an active influential politician and clean man who often served in the Legislature and chaired for Gov Comer in the Senate. Lusk is hailed as a significant figure to reckon with by aspiring politicians and noted for his fair conduct on the Railroad Commission after the death of John Gid Harris.
Petitions filed with the Judge of Probate ask the Court of Revenue at the November Term 1908 to establish stock law districts in Lawrence County. Described territory runs south on the range line to the Winston County line then east along the county line to the starting point, prohibiting stock of all kinds from running at large.
The Muscle Shoals Baptist Association, one of Alabama’s oldest religious bodies, gathered at Salem on Saturday. Officers named include R L Quinn moderator J I Stockton clerk and W D Irwin treasurer. Delegates from 40 plus churches attended as three days of work were completed to advance the Redeemer's cause. An immense Sunday crowd attended with Salem’s hospitality and abundant feeding.
Senator John H. Bankhead spoke Saturday on improving public highways. He championed the Overton Amendment to raise 1 million dollars annually from convict labor for road funding, urged adoption to boost rural Alabama and commerce, and drew strong local endorsements from B. F. Turrentine, W. 9. Watson, J. A. Milam and others.
Beginning at southwest corner of Section 31, Township 6 Range 88, then north four miles to northwest corner of Section 18, east to northeast corner of Section 16, south to northeast corner of Section 33, and west to the township line. this area prohibits all stock from running at large.
In Beat No 8 a survey starts on the line between Lawrence and Winston Counties at the Range 7 and 8 division, runs west to Borden's creek, ascends Borden's creek to Armstrong's creek, follows Armstrong's creek to the Township line between Townships 7 and 8, Range 8, then east to the Range line and south along the Range line to the starting point.
Beginning on the County line between Winston and Lawrence Counties where Owel creek crosses the line and following the creek upstream to the Section line between Sections 22 and 23 T8 R7 then north along the section line to the township boundary with Townships 7 and 8 then west along that township line to the corner of Section 6 T8 R7.
Petitions to repeal existing Stock Law Districts were filed in the county and described territories. The petitions will be presented at the term of the Court of Revenue.
In Beat No 2 to repeal or abolish the existing Stock Law District in all that part of Beat No 2 in said County south of the line dividing Townships 4 and 5.
To repeal and abolish the existing Stock Law District in all that part of Beat No. 4 known as Mt. Home beat. South of a line from the southwest corner of Section 18 to the southeast corner of Section 13 in Township 5 Range 7.
The territory described includes all of Township 7 Range 8 North of the Byler road and west of the line of Section 13 Township 7 Range 8. This defines the Stock Law District boundaries for the specified area.
A proposal to repeal and abolish the Stock Law District in Beat No 10 outlines boundaries from the southwest corner of Section 24 Township 6 Range 7 east along section lines to the southeast corner of Section 21 in Township 6 Range 6, north to the northeast corner of Section 4 in Township 6 Range 6, west to the northwest corner of Section 1 in Township 6 Range 7, then south to the starting point at the southwest corner of Section 24 in Township 6 Range 7 in the county.
The Citizens Independent Ticket lists Democratic rivals in Lawrence County for November. Education superintendent nominee J D L Byars. tax collector L E Hurst. tax assessor H E Weatherwax. revenue court nominees N E district P L Kiutt N W district W B L White S W district Clifton Kent 8 E district John N Aldridge. No opponent yet for treasurer J M Sandlin, but his election is not assured.
The Lawrence County Singing Convention will meet at Union Hill near Caddo next Saturday. All are invited. W Tucker.
Wood buyers Lee and Jones offer to pay 1.50 per card for all wood delivered to their brick yard to avoid delays in building plans. Collect wood and receive payment. September 12, 1908.
A short market notice from J P Gibson announces exchanging vehicles and harness for middling cotton at 10 cents per unit. He offers spot cash on all goods and urges customers needing wagons or buggies to call. Cotton currently quotes 84 cents, but he will trade for goods at the lowest prices, promoting a bargain customers will be proud of.
Caleb Powers, the noted Kentucky prisoner, has united with the Christian church and proposes to lead a different life. Lots of delegates to the Association called to see us Saturday, and only wish we had space for a write up of each. J. T. Hendon, an old Confederate soldier living near Danville, was here Monday with his good wife.
The old Methodist church has been repaired and the Moulton school will open in that building next Friday, Oct. 12. All pupils who plan to attend should enter the first day. Terms remain the same. The first six months are free for children living in the district. those beyond the limit pay regular tuition. R. L. Quinn, Teacher.
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