New Counties Amendment Proposed in Alabama Constitution
The Legislature of Alabama has ordered a statewide election to decide a proposed constitutional amendment. The amendment would authorize creating new counties from portions of existing counties, with criteria on population, taxable value, and representation. An election will be held on the next general election day, with procedures for petitions, boundaries, polling, notices, and counts overseen by the probate judge, the governor, and the secretary of state.
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Alabama
Alaama
Tigre
State of
Toledo
Preoate
Hall
Court House
Tate
Secretary of State
Establishment of a new county election and office setup
The document outlines election procedures for establishing a new Alabama county in 1908. It covers ballot wording for a constitutional amendment, funding and duties of the judge of probate, appointment and term of county officers, court jurisdiction across the new county, site selection, and preservation of existing municipalities. It also mandates a statewide vote in November 1908 with gubernatorial proclamation and publication requirements, signed by Governor B. B. Comer and Secretary of State Frank N. Julian.
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Ony Co
Judicial Circuit and Chancery
Chancery
Witereof
State of
Alabama
Montgomery
B. B. Comer
Frank N. Julian
Bs-St
Alabama Governor Proclaims Road Fund Constitutional Amendment
Governor B. B. Comer proclaims an election set for November 1908 to allow Alabama voters to approve an amendment to Section 98, Article IV, allowing state convict fund proceeds to be used for reconstruction and maintenance of public roads, with potential further appropriations. The proclamation follows legislative action in 1907 ordering the statewide vote.
Alabama Biennial Sessions Amendment Proposed Enactment
The governor announces a proposed constitutional amendment to provide biennial sessions of the Alabama Legislature. The amendment, to be voted on at the 1908 general election, would redefine terms for Senators and Representatives and set biennial meeting rules, with details on notices, voting, and governor’s powers.
Alabama Amendment Proposal on Internal Improvements
The text outlines proposed constitutional changes to Section 938 of Article IV forbidding state engagement in private or corporate enterprises or lending credit, with exceptions to fund public roads via the State Convict Fund and potential additional appropriations. It states the governor must publish notice in a newspaper in each county before the 1908 general election and explains the ballot wording to be used on the November election day. The document ends with the governor and secretary of state attestations.
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Alabama
B. B. Comer
State of
Supreme Court
Legisature
Senate Chamber
House of Representatives
Capitol
Senate
Notice of Election in Lawrence County Alabama 1908
Election will be held at Lawrence County precincts on Tuesday November 8 1908 for President and Vice President of the United States Congress from Alabama 8th district Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court President of the Alabama Railroad Commission Game and Fish Warden local county officers Tax Assessor Tax Collector County Treasurer County Superintendent of Education Coroner 4 Members of the Court of Revenue 2 Justices of the Peace and 1 Constable for each seat plus a vote on a three year one mill local school tax. Sept 22 1908 J G Cannon sheriff.
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Lawrence County
Alabama
United States
Congress
Congressional
Poeta Alabama
Supreme Court of Alabama
Alabama Railroad Commission
Court of Revenue
J. GC. Cannon
Special Tax Election For Public Schools In Lawrence County
Notice from Lawrence County Alabama Court of Revenue announces an election to decide imposing a one mill special tax on taxable property for three years to fund public schools. Voters will cast ballots at county polling places on November 3, 1908 as ordered by Judge J. C. Kumpe.
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State of
Alabama
Lawrence County
Court of Revenue
J. C. Kumpe
Notice to Change School District in Alabama 1908
Notice from Town Creek Alabama dated September 7, 1908. Petition to the Lawrence County Board of Education seeks redrawing of the west line of Courtland District to include Township 3 Range 8 portion in Slate Hill district No. 45, establishing the Range line between 7 and 38 as the new boundary. Signers include J. W. Yates Hamp Evans N P LeMay Joe Evans Henry Long Jesse LeMay Jno Possey Tom Manly R W Gibson.
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Town Creek
Ala
County Board of Education
Lawrence County
Courtland District
Slate Hill District
J. W. Yates
Hamp Evans
N. P. le- May
Joe Evans
Henry Long
Jesse le- May
Jno. Possey
Tom Manly
R. W. Gibson
Letters Testamentary Granted in Gibbs Estate
Probate court grants letters testamentary on Gibbs will to J B Spangier executor on April 13 1908 in Lawrence County notice to creditors to present claims within legally allowed time or be barred A rese rew
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M. E. Gibbs
J. C. Kumpe
Lawrence County
J. B. Spangier
Annie
Crenshaw
J.C. Kumpe
J. T. Kirk
Real Estate Sale by Administrator De Bonis Non
Public auction in Courtland Lawrence County Alabama on October 19 1908 for estate of Robert Coleman Foster deceased. Lands include portions of sections 7 18 17 27 and 3 8 west with multiple tracts allotted to heirs Lt B Porter and R C Foster. Greg N Preuit administrator de bonis non of R C Foster estate.
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Lawrence County
Alabama
de Bonis
Robert Coleman Foster
Courtland
Lt. B. Porter
R. C. Foster
Greg N. Preuit
de Bonis Non
Notice of Homestead Final Proof for Blankenship land
Notice is given that Jesse M. Blankenship of Leola Alabama who filed for Homestead Entry 27871 H 8 Serial 0498 for NWY of the SW Section 2 Township 8 West Huntsville Meridian has filed intention to make Final Five years proof to establish claim before the Probate Court in Moulton Alabama on November 7 1908 Witnesses include Joshua L. Blankenship Robert C. Montgomery Hamby Parker and Lewis M. Turner
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Montgomery
Ala
Jesse M. Blankenship
Leola
Township
Huntsville Meridian
Probate
Moulton
Alabama
Joshua L. Blankenship
Robert C. Montgomery
Hamby Parker
Lewis M. Turner
Cole
Nathan H. Alexander
Register
Notice of Appointment s Poll Tax Eligibility in 1909
The payment of a Poll Tax is not compulsory but is required for all persons aged 21 to 45 who wish to become qualified voters under the new Constitution. Pay the Poll Tax on or before February 1, 1909.
Taxpayers face penalty for early February tax assessment
A penalty of a percentum will be added to the assessment of tax payers who fail to assess their taxes before the first Monday in February. See the Code of Alabama Section 3945. This should stimulate all to meet us promptly, either in person or by agent.
Tax Assessor and Tax Collector to Meet in Lawrence County
W. C. Hamilton as Tax Assessor and D. H. Bracken as Tax Collector of Lawrence County Alabama will attend at specified times and places to assess 1909 taxes and collect 1908 taxes.
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W. C. Hamilton
D. H. Bracken
Lawrence County
Alabama
Taxes Due at Oct First and Delinquent Jan First
All taxes are due on October first and become delinquent on January first each year. Taxpayers should bring their deeds to obtain proper land descriptions. Attending these appointments is urged and will be financially beneficial.
Last Days of 1908 at Moulton Court House
A group plans to spend the last ten days of 1908 at the Court House in Moulton Alabama to wait on those providentially prevented from meeting at upcoming appointments. Remember the penalty dates and places.
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Court House
Moulton
Alabama
Unequalled Carnival at Alabama State Fair in Birmingham
The article touts a premier carnival at the Alabama State Fair in Birmingham from October 9 to 17. Manager Spellman will bring twenty top acts to perform, promising a lineup where every act is a leader and urging attendance at the fair.
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Birmingham
Spellman
No woman ever considers herself fat as long as there is another one fatter
The adage notes how comparison drives body image among women, suggesting self perception shifts with the presence of a fatter peer. It implies social comparison rather than objective weight concerns governs self-esteem.
Tax Officials Hamilton Bracken Notice August 20 1908
Tax Assessor W C Hamilton and Tax Collector D H Bracken announce a date in the summer of 1908 with tax collection actions or notices related to property assessments and duties for residents within the jurisdiction.
Blaine Defeated as Party Splits Cited in Press
The piece notes Blaine’s defeat amid Republican factionalism, arguing the split is worse than current divides. It suggests Taft faces a similar drift and predicts William Jennings Bryan nears his political aim as days pass.
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Blaine
Republican Party
Taft
Bryan
Woman's gas bill relief tied to daughter's engagement
A humorous adage suggests a woman rests easy about gas expenses only when her daughter is engaged, implying wedding preparations ease financial worries. The remark reflects social expectations and domestic budgeting attitudes of its era.
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