Richardsons Enduring Patriotism Urges Richardson for Congress
A testimonial letter lauds Judge Richardson for his nonpartisan service in Congress, praising his honesty, courage, and faith in public duty. The author commends his refusal to bow to corruption, his respectful treatment of all constituents, and his wartime bravery paired with peacetime leadership, urging his return regardless of party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Richardson
Congress
Roosevelt
Richardson
Daniel
Uncle John N Craig laid to rest in Ferguson cemetery
An octogenarian uncle, John N Craig, died last Saturday and was buried on Sunday at Ferguson cemetery. He rose from poverty to become a leading businessman and raised a large family. The Moulton Advertiser reader since youth, he praised the paper as inspiration and beacon in life during a later visit. The Masonic fraternity conferred honors on him with Bro Bob Wear presiding.
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John N. Craig
Ferguson
Jacob
Egypt
Moses
John
Bob
Moulton Advertiser
Bro. White
Fear of war if Taft elected voiced in papers
Henry Watterson of The Ovverter Journal and Jourd White of The Moulton Advertiser warn of possible war if Taft wins. Both deny the accusation. Ragland is praised in a burst of mock verse while editors joke about Bryan's inauguration and calling for lighthearted relief.
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Henry Watterson
Ovverter Journal
Jourd White
Moulton Advertiser
Taft
Sheffield Standard
Bryan
Trade With Local Merchants Urged Over Mail Frauds
A warning to avoid mail fraud schemes. The piece urges readers to trade with trusted local merchants and lists several Moulton area firms and towns including Gardner at Lardersville Lind sey at Leighton Houston Armstrong at Town Creek Sanderson at Courtland Bailey at Hillsboro Edwards Lide Williamson Nesbit Wyker at Decatur Hughes Tidwell Crawford Malone of New Decatur Stewart at Hartselle and other reputable traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
Moulton
Gardner
Lardersville
Lindsey
Leighton
Houston & Armstrong
Town Creek
Sanderson
Courtland
Bailey
Hillsboro
Edwards, Lide, Williamson, Nesbit and Wyker
Decatur
Hughes & Tidwell
Crawford
Malone
New Decatur
Stewart
Hartselle
Leighton News Expands to Eight Pages This Week
The Leighton News increases from four to eight pages and earns praise as a bright attractive paper filled with moral and elevating content. Paul King joined as assistant and the publication plans further improvements soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton News
Abraham
Paul King
Local Barbs Favoring Aldridge for Public Affairs
The letter urges support for John N. Aldridge if Tom Watson wins the presidency, claiming he would be the busiest man in North Alabama handling Uncle Sam's offices. It notes he would staff post offices, rural routes, marshals, and public-domain oversight at Muscle Shoals Canal, needing about 500 men to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Watson
John N. Aldridge
North Alabama
Sam
Muscle Shoals Canal
John
Bryan poised to win solid south and key states
Chairman Mack of the National Democratic Committee declares Bryan will carry the solid south plus Nebraska Indiana Ohio Nevada West Virginia and New York for 261 electoral votes, with 242 needed. Several northern and western states are doubtful but leaning Bryan, signaling favorable momentum for the candidate.
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Mack
National Democratic Executive Committee
Bryan
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Nevada
West Virginia
New York
Landers Family Returns Home From West
E. B. Landers and his family from near Ora have come back to their county home after a winter spent out west seeking a better land. They declare Alabama the ideal state and urge Uncle Allen to consider a future there.
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E. B. Landers
Ora
Alabama
Uncle Allen
Fine Colt Show at Flossy ends with top honors to Rich ey
At Flossy and Mack King in North Alabama a colt show featured a long line of fine descendants. Henry Rich ey won $10 for the finest colt and Julius Butler received a vote of thanks for the next best exhibit.
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Flossy
Old Mack King
North Alabama
Henry Richey
Julius Butler
George Kumpe Awarded Premium at State Fair
George Kumpe of Leighton received a premium for wood engraving at the State Fair in Birmingham. He is described as a nephew of the probate judge.
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George Kumpe
Birmingham
George
Leighton
Judge Kumpe Supports Good Roads Amendment at State Fair
Judge J C Kumpe of Moulton in Lawrence county visits the New Metropolitan during the Alabama State Fair. He endorses the good roads movement and urges a yes vote on the November 3 general election amendment as the best plan supported by highway advocates.
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J.C. Kumpe
Moulton
Lawrence County
Judge Kumpe
Friends of Good Roads
State of
Alabama
Chancery
Truly Grateful Bob Landers Thanks Neighbors
Bob Landers, who has been ill for a long time, came to town Monday looking feeble. He expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during confinement, noting they cared for him and sent syrup and other favors.
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Bob Landers
Mayflower Camp Meeting Called for November First Saturday
All members of Mayflower Camp No. 43 are requested to attend the next meeting on the first Saturday evening in November. Dues must be paid to Sovereign W. I. Hefin who has qualified as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower Camp
Sovereign
W. I. Hefin
Harmony District No. 35
Big Nance
County Board of Education
B. T. Bain
J. W. Terry
James Terry
W. W. Terry
Elias Terry
W. B. Mays
E. D. Smith
J. Hutto
C. M. Terry
E. Terry
Martin Hutto
J. R. Godsey
Turner Dies In Fall From Rock Pile At Cherokee
Edgar Turner, once a known Creek boy, died after falling on a pile of rock at the Cherokee crossing. The incident is under local inquiry as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.
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Edgar Turner
Afown Creek
Cherokee
Courts in New York City closed for lack of funds
The New York City courts shut down due to budget shortfalls with no money to cover operating expenses. Courts halted sessions as officials warned of staffing and service cuts impacting access to justice.
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New York City
Roberson and Hutto Called Friday Friends of West End
Roberson and Hutto, substantial citizens and true friends of the West End, called Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberson and
Hutto
West End
Hatton man uses oxen like horses in farming
H. M. Nix, a resident near Hatton, harnesses his oxen and works them as others use horses for farm tasks, illustrating a local farming practice.
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H. M. Nix
Near Hatton
Farmers' Union Condemns Night Riders Across West and South
The Farmers' Union in the west and south denounces the night riders in unmistakable terms, signaling broad rural opposition to the violent actions and warning of further action to curb their conduct.
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Farmers’ Union
Michigan Tragedy: 14 Die in Wreck and 21 in Forest Fires
Michigan reports a lethal double tragedy with 14 killed in a vehicle wreck and 21 perishing in forest fires. Authorities confirm casualties across multiple incidents as rescue and firefighting efforts continue.
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Michigan
Walter Cornelius Mourns Loss of Burned Child Near Edmund
Walter Cornelius of near Edmund mourns the death of a child who burned severely and did not survive. The tragedy prompted community concern and a somber family vigil.
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Walter Cornelius
Near
Edmund
Two Drunks Die In Ditch Under Guarded Watch
About 800 school children in an Indiana town marched to view two men who died after drinking and were found in a roadside ditch. Authorities, fearing mob reaction, kept crowds distant as the tragedy prompted questions about drinking and public safety.
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Leason
Indiana
County Registrars to Aid Voters in Moulton
County Registrars will be in Moulton on Friday and Saturday before the election to assist all who wish to become qualified voters.
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Moulton
Chicago Woman Leads Double Life with Two Husbands
A Chicago woman lived a double life for a year, maintaining two marriages to laboring men. One husband labored all day, the other all night, before her conduct was discovered.
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Chicago
Missouri farmer tragedy shocks schoolhouse scene
A Missouri farmer summoned his two young sons from the schoolhouse, struck one fatally and grievously injured the other before dying in a personal crisis. Authorities report the event as a violent home incident with a fatal outcome and unclear motive.
Mrs Bernstein Visits Huntsville and Moulton Friends
Mrs A Bernstein recently visited her parents and other loved ones in Huntsville and expresses pleasure with Moulton and its people along with her husband who is described as handsome and accommodating.
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A. Bernstein
Huntsville
Moulton
Floor collapse disrupts packed Baptist Association
A floor collapse occurred at a colored Baptist church on Friday night during a packed Association gathering. No one was killed and injuries were not reported, though the building was described as crowded like a box of sardines.
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Colored Baptist Church
Association
Judge Kumpe Visits Birmingham With Daughters
Judge Kumpe traveled to Birmingham last week for important business. He was accompanied by his daughter Ola and Miss Maggie Prince who attended the fair during the visit.
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Judge Kumpe
Birmingham
Miss Ola
Maggie Prince
Fletch Sandlin and Wife Seek Quiet Red Hills
In a tale of restless spirits, Fletch Sandlin and his wife long for the old red hills of Moulton as they endure sand storms in the wild west. The narrative invites contemplation of travel, memory, and the enduring pull of homeland.
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Fletch Sandlin
Wild West
Red Hills
Moulton
Dear old home paper praised by traveler
A. W. Russell, attending medical lectures in Mobile, writes that he cannot do without the home paper from Moulton Advertiser. He says he reads it with deep interest and regards it as among the best papers published, wishing continued success for the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Advertiser
Mobile
A. W. Russell
Dr F D Gibson returns from Denver reports wife improved
Dr F D Gibson came back from Denver last Saturday and says his wife is somewhat better prompting joy among friends in this area and beyond. Ada Branch died at Tuscumbia last week and was the daughter of lawyer Branch.
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F. D. Gibson
Denver
Ada Branch
Tuscumbia
Lawyer Branch
Jo Wheeler Smith to Wed Miss Annie Lee McClung
Jo Wheeler Smith of Mt Hope announced plans to marry Miss Annie Lee McClung tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the bride s home with Elder F B Boyett officiating The couple s betrothal brought smiles and congratulations from friends in Alabama
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Jo Wheeler Smith
Mt.Hope
R. C. Jackson
Alabama
Clark
Annie Lee McClung
F. B. Boyett
Lawrence County Couple Wed At Bride's Parents Home
On September 2, 1908, Elder RT Wear married Mr H Warren to Miss Gracie Parker at the bride's parents residence in Lawrence County Alabama. A gathering of friends witnessed the ceremony as the couple began their life together with good wishes for happiness and prosperity.
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RT. Wear
H. Warren
Gracie Parker
Lawrence County
Alabama
Twain
Mutton Heads and Back Numbers Criticized
A terse editorial note condemns certain individuals described as mutton heads with fourth class ideas delivered in a frazzled manner. It likens their influence to a dog tick unable to affect a thoughtful person, using pointed, period voice typical of the era.
Col Oscar Chenault Visits Russellville To Settle Matters
Col Oscar Chenault one of Moulton's leading attorneys and partner of his brother William L Chenault was in the city late last week attending to business affairs.
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Russelville
Oscar Chenault
Moulton
William L
Tragic House Fire Claims Farr SONS Near Russelville
The two sons of J. H. Farr near Russelville hunted late, returned home, and likely left a lantern burning. The house caught fire shortly after they went to bed upstairs, and both boys perished in the blaze.
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J. H. Farr
Russelville
Child’s Dim Letter From Danville Ends Unread
A nine year old girl writes from near Danville but the handwriting is too faint for our readers to decipher. She forgets to sign her name, which would have kept the note out of the paper.
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Danville
Colonel Tucker Arrested in Illinois for Desertion
Col. W. W. Tucker, who married General Logan's daughter, is under arrest in Illinois on desertion charges. He was caught with another woman by his side, similar to Fora ker, amid accusations of marital infidelity and breach of marriage.
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Col. W. W. Tucker
Gen. Logan
Illinois
Foraker
Senator Jo Johnson Predicts Bryan Victory in East
Senator Jo Johnson, after canvassing the Eastern States, forecasts Bryan's win. He cautions against betting on elections. The cotton gin at Russelville is under guard from night riders, while Old Lawrence reports only doctors and prefers safety.
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Jo Johnson
Bryan
Uncle Jo
Russelville
Old Lawrence
Dr G Chisholm Visits Major Cities for Notable News
Dr G Chisholm toured several large cities and returned with encouraging Bryan news. The report highlights positive developments and suggests further follow up in a forthcoming update.
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Dr. G. Chisholm
Bryan
Its Weight in Gold
Its Weight in Gold. Community sickness is noted with improving fever case J R Waters. Rev White at Lindsey will preach next two Sundays and the day before. M A Higgins traveled to Moulton. Mt Hope folks plan a move back. Miss Annie Adcocklisted for election vote for machine Ellen Wilson. Walter Jackson signs.
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J. R. Waters
Rev. White
Lindsey
M.A. Higgins
Moulton
Cullman
Higgins
Birmingham
W.H. Halloway
T. H. Rooks
Mt. Hope
G.W. Rooks
Annie Adcock
O. K
Moulton Advertiser
Ellen Wilson
Walter Jackson
Correction on Baptism Story at Hartsell
A correction clarifies that Bro. McClannahan, a Morgan County Baptist minister, was not baptized at Hartsell by Bro. Hill. It was one of his sons who went into the water, and the error arose from a mistaken report. The piece notes the misinfo and urges careful attribution.
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Bro. McClannahan
Morgan County
Christian Church
Hartsell
Bro. Hill
Birmingham’s Prohibition Year Spurs Revenue Gain
Birmingham reports a $100,000 revenue increase during the first year of prohibition and notes a marked drop in crime. The update argues this is strong support for keeping Old Red Eye off the throne, despite occasional bootleggers and wildcatters being caught.
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Birmingham
Hearst Sued for 600000 in Omaha Case
Hearst faced a $600,000 lawsuit filed by Gov. Haskell after an Omaha incident where an officer reportedly forced entry to a state room car to reach the individual. The event follows Hearst's recent public appearances with officials in the spotlight.
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Hearst
Omaha
Haskell
State Room
Miss Bettie Irwin Plans Texas Visit
Miss Bettie Irwin leaves Monday for a visit to relatives in Texas and carries best wishes for a pleasant trip and safe return. She is accompanied as far as Memphis by her father.
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Bettie Irwin
Texas
Memphis
Brother sues railroad after brother killed by train
Two years ago Robert Hyde was killed by a train at Tuscumbia. His brother sued for $25,000 and was awarded a verdict of $10,000. Some claim a railroad incurs no trouble or expense in such cases.
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Robert Hyde
Tuscumbia
Democrats announce receipts to Bryan campaign fund
Democrats report receipts totaling 248 567 dollars and 55 cents for the Bryan campaign fund with contributions from loyal party men in and around Moulton exceeding 100 dollars.
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Bryan
Moulton
Ohio Republicans Concede State as Bryan Leads
Several prominent Ohio Republicans now acknowledge Bryan leads the state while Democratic enthusiasm continues to grow.
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Ohio
Bryan
Election officers pledged to ensure fair polls for all
A brief note in this paper lists the election officers and asserts they may be relied upon to provide a fair deal at the polls. The item emphasizes trust in local election administration and impartiality during the voting process.
Illinoi Campaign Sparks Heat as Chicago Suffers Major Fire
A heated campaign atmosphere rises across Illinois while Chicago endures a devastating blaze last week that caused extensive damage and stoked regional tension. Fire crews battled the inferno as residents faced disruptions and officials urged caution amid the incident.
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Chicago
Prohibition Violators Arrested in Birmingham Night
Fifty eight violators were arrested in two Birmingham locations in one night and bound over in 200 dollars each. H J Drennen, a bank cashier from Arkansas, fled with ten thousand dollars belonging to depositors.
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Birmingham
H.J Drennen
Arkansas Bank
Break-in near Russellville ends in fatal shooting
Two Black intruders broke into an Italian resident's home near Russellville. One attacker was fatally shot and the other wounded, authorities say, as they pursue charges and investigate motives. no further names released.
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Russelville
100 Prussians in Mine Trapped 800 Feet Deep
A group of 100 miners are trapped 800 feet underground after a collapse. Rescue attempts are blocked, and there is no immediate prospect of escape or cutting through to safety. Authorities coordinate efforts as conditions become critical.
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