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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
2
The piece reflects a 19th century political and social jabber. It mocks politicians and public figures, notes Bryan’s Pennsylvania surge, laments constant pins and breeches, and jokes about airships, Africa, and a lengthy railroad book by Gov. Comer. It cites Lawrence and Alabama fund concerns and calls for patriotic giving to a local campaign chair.
Interwoven with Christian faith, Bro Barbee honors his mother as first teacher and guiding light. The tribute lauds maternal love, a living monument beyond death, and urges support for education and the opening of the County High School at the earliest date. It contrasts prewar wealth with postwar dissipation and calls for sacrifice to advance schooling.
The Roanoke Leader editor praises Jonathan’s selfless friendship with David from First Samuel. The piece extols noble souls, argues such friendship is rare but real, and urges readers to seek worthy friendships to gain guidance, inspiration, and moral benediction amid life’s fog.
The Moulton Advertiser asserts its conscience is clear and quotes its long history of public service. It argues a bad conscience would doom journalism and credits the paper with supporting churches schools pastors and teachers while aiding missionary work.
A compact history traces the church from its 1820 1821 organization in Moulton and early house of worship west of the Baptist Institute to its 1850 establishment of the present church. It recalls pastors, members, and notable figures like Edgar C. Swoope and S. C. Lee, and notes preparations for a new church with corner stone ceremonies led by Rev. G. E. Boyed and Rev. F. B. Faust.
The September Term of our Circuit Court convened Monday with Judge Speake and Solicitor Almon. 29 cases to dispose of include Lindsey vs Southern R R and Hodges vs Wallace, plus Roberson and Pool against Mutual Life. Seven criminal cases feature Patterson’s retrial for prior killing. Potential murder docket items turn on Turner boys and West Montgomery cases. Sheriff Cannon, Clerk Byars, deputies, lawyers, and jurors fill the busy scene as the court prepares for next week’s proceedings.
Rev J O P Pace canvasses for the sale of a County Map urging every Lawrence man to own it. It is described as the best map examined and essential for real estate owners, with delivery promised next May.
The Moulton Baptist church ladies raised fifty dollars Friday evening for lighting the new church. They express deep thanks to all who contributed or helped, noting receipts would likely have been larger despite the muttering thunder.
The report notes Jim Brewer slashing Jasper Hamilton in the throat Sunday evening, with Hamilton treated by Dr. Masterson and the case to be investigated. It also records a September 6 wedding between Thomas J. Holland and Lizzie Letson in Lawrence County, ages 75 and 65 respectively, plus local notes on church talks, subscribers paying up, a Denver booster, a Birmingham fair hen valued at $10,000, and a mass burned whiskey seizure.
Mr Abraham Bernstein and his bride, recently married to a Jewish woman, return to their new home on Peach Tree streets near Roberson House on Diamond Avenue. The article extols the couple and reflects on heritage, blessing their union and future happiness.
An additional session of the state legislature is being threatened to address and patch up several cranky laws.
Sheriff still hunts West Montgomery after he killed Dave Previtt. West reportedly disposed of his property and fled, dodging pursuit. The article blames whiskey and bad women for the crime and notes the relentless pursuit and the moral judgement surrounding the case.
A lake of natural gas was discovered at Jasper, leaving only two local papers to cover the unusual event. The find could impact energy reporting and local industry interests in the town.
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