New Counties Amendment Proposed in Alabama Election Notice
Governor B B Comer proclaims a November 1908 election to decide a constitutional amendment Article XIX creating new counties from parts of existing counties. The measure outlines procedures for petitions, boundary lines, funding, county officers, and court organization, with official ballots and publication requirements. Governor and Secretary of State will certify results and proclamations.
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Alabama
I. B. B. Comer
State of
Pew
Eck
Eamy
Secretary of State
Judicial Circuit and Chancery Division
Chancery
Montgomery
B. B. Comer
Rank N
Julian
Alabama governor proclaims 1908 election on constitutional amendment
Governor B B Comer proclaims that Alabama voters will decide in the 1908 general election on an amendment to Section 93 of Article IV and Section 98, Article LV, allowing convict fund proceeds to be used for public lands construction and maintenance, with the legislature able to adopt additional appropriations for that purpose. The measure, S B 851, proposes submitting the amendment to qualified electors.
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Alabama
Alabam
I. B. B. Comer
State of
Annetto
Alaama
Proclamation for Alabama constitutional amendment election
Governor B B Comer declares a public notice for a general election to consider a 1908 amendment to Article IV Sections 46 and 48. It outlines biennial legislative sessions, election timing, governor writs, newspaper notice, voting yes or no, and proclamation of results. The proclamation assigns duties to publish eight weeks prior and to report outcomes.
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Alstacna
Alabama
B. B. Comer
State of
Nuyern
Supreme Court
Ood
Senate
House of Representatives
Senae
Montgomery
Insolvent Estate of Gabe Pool Listed in Lawrence County
The State of Alabama Probate Court of Lawrence County announces the insolvency of the Gabe Pool estate. Administrators Marttia Pool and Walter Roberson must appear September 21, 1908, to settle accounts. Creditors and interested parties must contest at the Court House office, Judge J. C. Kumpe presiding.
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Alabama
Lawrence County
Gabe Pool
Marttia Pool
Walter Roberson
Baptist Muscle Shoals Association Meets at Salem
The Baptist Muscle Shoals Association will meet at Salem on Saturday October 3rd.
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The
Baptist Muscle Shoals Association
Salem
Notice of Appointments for Poll Tax Payment 1909
The payment of a Poll Tax is not compulsory but is necessary for all persons aged 21 to 45 who may wish to become qualified voters under the new Constitution to pay their Poll Tax on or before February 1, 1909.
Penalty for late tax assessment in Alabama code
A 5 percent penalty will be added to tax assessments for those who fail to assess before the first Monday in February. Citing Alabama Code Section 3945, the measure urges prompt payment either in person or by agent.
Lawrence County tax assessors to meet for 1908 taxes
W C Hamilton Pax Assessor and PD WE Bracken tax collector of Lawrence County will attend at specified times and places to assess the 1908 taxes and collect the 1907 taxes, as listed in the notice. The undersigned urge taxpayers to appear with full records and payments due.
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W. C. Hamilton
PD. WE. Bracken
Lawrence County
Lalama
Bring Your Deeds Tax Notice For October Deadlines
Tax due October first and delinquent January first each year. Taxpayers urged to bring deeds for correct land descriptions and attend appointments, as it is financially beneficial to do so.
Court House Appointments Near New Year at Moulton Alabama
The message notes spending the last ten days of 10S at the Court House in Moulton Alabama to wait for those providentially prevented from meeting at upcoming appointments. It emphasizes remembering the penalty, dates, and places.
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Court House
Moulton
Alabama
Tax officials W C Hamilton and D H Bracken noted
Tax Assessor W C Hamilton and Tax Collector D H Bracken appear in the notice dated August 20 1908. The document records their official positions and the date of action or filing.
Mills A Higgins files final proof for homestead in Alabama
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Montgomery dated August 12 1908 states Mills A Higgins of Danville Alabama who held Homestead Entry No 24910 HS has filed intent to make final five years proof to establish his land claim for Section 19 Township 6 West Huntsville Meridian before the Probate Court at Moulton Alabama on October 1 1908 Witnesses named are Robert S Higgins William H Halloway Thomas H Rooks and Mat A Parker all of Danville Alabama.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Montgomery
Ala
Mills A. Iliggins
Danville
Swi
Sely
Township &S
Huntsville
Meridian
Moulton
Robert S. Higgins
William H. Halloway
Thomas H. Rooks
Mat A. Parker
Nathan H. Alexander
Register
Mary J. Wilhite
Leola
Township 7
Range 8
Nantsville
Silvester Nelson
George M. Sparks
David T. Treadway
Emmet Armstrong
Palmer announces new dormitory and courses at 1908 session
Session begins October 7, 1908. A newly completed dormitory offers strong courses in standard academics and telegraphy steno graphy typewriting bookkeeping millinery dress design cooking music and art. Total expenses amount to 10600 dollars. For catalogue and information contact T. W. Palmer, President.
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T. W. Palmer
Fragments of Social Observations in a Summer Hotel
A series of wry social vignettes note gender roles and courtship in a summer hotel setting. The piece mocks generosity as a boast, comments on letters amid absence of men, argues women rarely show their reasoning, and links dress to poverty.
Brick for sale by Ler and Jones in Milton factory ad
For sale by Ler and Jones. Now offering 145,000 bricks ready for use at their Milton factory. Build now while prices are low and brick is recommended for comfort and durability. They can estimate and place bricks for customers.
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Moulton
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