The Moulton Advertiser Avoids Daily Political Rants
Readers ask why the paper limits political content. The editors affirm loyalty to Democratic nominees but favor focusing on community progress projects like churches, schools, farms, and moral education instead of constant political campaigning. The piece excites countywide support for constructive growth over partisan arguments.
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Moulton
Bryan
Taft
Constable
Moulton Advertiser
When a Fiend Goes Wrong Be a True Friend
This reflection urges steadfast friendship when a close companion errs. Do not desert him even if he falters. offer help and support while denying condoning bad conduct. Test faults with candor, forgive without apology, and you may gain a better person.
Pebble on the Beach Message of Shared Humanity
Do not imagine you are the only pebble on the beach. If you drop out of existence the world will soon forget you lived. In any role from preaching to banking others can do your work. We need each other daily and must feel others are human beings.
Our Good Roads Plan for Lawrence County
A concise call for improved roads to connect schools and churches in Lawrence County. The author argues that paved or well maintained roads enable year round access, link farmers to markets, allow socializing for women, and elevate the region to the best in the inland area.
Gibson Receives Cotton Trade for Vehicles and Wagons
J P Gibson advertises a stall of vehicles and harness-surveys wagons and wageies in exchange for middling cotton at Bowents. He notes cash prices on goods and invites customers to visit for favorable terms, paying 1 cent for cotton and offering goods at low fees.
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J. P. Gibson
History of the M. E. Church in Moulton Alabama
A historical account of the first and subsequent Methodist church sites in Moulton Alabama from 1821 to 1908. It covers founding deeds, prominent early members such as David L. Dinsmore and Michael Wert, ministerial figures including Rev. Edgar M. Swoope, and lists Pastors and Presiding Elders up to 1908. The 1908 sale of the church property to local trustees is noted.
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Ola Kumpe
M. E. Church
South
Moulton
Alabama
Ala
Barnard M. Patterson
John Moore
Michael Wert
Edgar Swoope
Isaac VanKaton
David L. Dinsmore
A. G. Milam
Wm. Eubanks
Thos. Eubanks
Wm. Spain
Methodist Church
Thos. Eubank
Nelson H. White
J. S. Farley
W. L. Dinsmore
Decatur
David F. Dinsmore
Lynchburg
Henrietta Rosamond
Birmingham
D. C. Goodlett
Goodlett
Harrisburg
Petersburg
Tenn
Ester Caroline Cowan
Wm. Eubank
Lawrence County
Texas
Nancy Kk. Almon
Almon
North Alabama
Lower Valley
Messrs. Jourd
Oul White
KE. S. Farley
KE. A. Farley
Methodist
Edgar M. Swoope
M. Cherry
F. A. Hewlett
Phelps
White
J. Davis
Milner
Allen
Wm. E. Mabry
Dobbs
Brittain
Leander Whitten
F. M. Grace
W. P. Owen
Wilson Williams
G. G. Smith
R. C. Carver
T. B. Parker
G. M. G. Duncan
J. W. Vary
G.K. Boyed
M. R. Smith
D.S. McGlown
G. L. Crow
C. Seale
G. W. Hamilton
E. H. Driskill
E. D. Emmerson
F. B. Faust
W. P. Petway
L. M. Wilson
J. W. Whitten
M. N. Norris
Gurley
W. A. Kirk
J. W. Newman
W. C. McCoy
R. A. Timmons
J. D. Simpson
L. A. Dorsey
Anson West
J. C. Persinger
G. E. Boyed
Methodists
A. J. Crosthwaite
A. L Windham
Jackson Windham
J. C. Kumpe
G. W. Parker
J. M Byars
J. W. Napps
Grand Jury Report on Lawrence County OK Jail Roads
The Fall Term 1908 grand jury finds the county jail and poor farm well kept and the treasurer’s books neatly kept with the county out of debt and $3798.08 credited in bank. It notes public roads poorly reported but urges ten days yearly work by overseers. 78 indictable cases and 68 true bills returned. Recommends semiannual publication of county expenses and thanks Judge Speake and officers.
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Daniel W. Speake
Alabama
Lawrence County
Court of Revenue
J.T. Wallace
J. K. Swoope
Moulton Church Bricks Laid in Historic Stone Cornerstone
The Moulton Methodist Church site notes cornerstone laid Sept 8 1908 and first brick Aug 20 1908 by D C Goodlett. Building committee A L Windham and J C Kumpe. contractor S C Lee. Pastor Rev F B Faust praises Presiding Elder Dr George E Boyer for past influence. The record venerates the church’s role in local righteousness and eternal hopes.
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Moulton
D.C. Goodlett
Methodist Church
A. L. Windham
E. A. Farley
Jas. M. Irwin
J.C. Kumpe
C. Lee
F. B. Faust
Bouyant
Jordan
New Jerusalem
Criminal Week Reflections On a Town’s Violations
A week’s survey portrays a town plagued by bully boys fighters sellers gamblers and thieves with bloodied hands and knife scars. Murder cases loom but results wait until next week as West Montgomery is captured and returned handcuffed to the sheriff amid courtroom preparations and looming trials.
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West Montgomery
Tuscumbia
Sheriff Cannon
West
Jackson
Clint Kelsoe
Joe Montgomery
Turner Boys
Walter Holland
Dave Previtt
Kyle
Wert
Callahan
Howell declines Independent Party nomination for County Treasurer
John Howell states he did not request the Independent party nomination for County Treasurer and declines to run on that ticket. He signs the message with respect.
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Independent Party
John Howell
Local Notices From Morgan County and Surrounding Areas
Maj. D C Goodlett improves after illness with visits from Dr Dinsmore and Ab Masterson. Mrs W J Porter and children visiting Morgan. Haleyville city marshal Ben Burnett shot dead by Jeff Blanton while escorting a prisoner. Frank Simms builds two story residence near proposed County High School for about 25 boarders. Methodist church front gable damaged. Banker Judy planning to build on purchased lot. Miss Ethel Miller attends Holiness school in Albertsville. Miss Patria Kirkland returns to Deaf and Dumb school in Talladega. Obituaries coming next week. R H Roberts attempted suicide in Decatur using laudium.
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D. C. Goodlett
Dinsmore
Decatur
Ab Masterson
Hartselle
W. J. Porter
Morgan
Mat Houston
Step
Ben Burnett
Haleyville
Jeff Blanton
Frank Simms
New Methodist
Judy
Ethel Miller
Albertsville
Patria Kirkland
Talladega
R. H. Roberts
Ex Senator Sullivan Leads Mob at Oxford
A report claims W. V. Sullivan of Mississippi led a mob in Oxford and expressed pride in it. The piece discusses mob violence, alleging a black man killed a white woman by throatcut, though the man may be innocent, and notes past abuses where mob justice led to wrongful deaths.
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United States
W. V. Sullivan
Mississippi
Oxford
Sullivan
Lusk to Hear Complaints in Moulton on Wednesday
Hon John A Lusk associate railroad commissioner will be in Moulton on Wednesday Sept 80 for the purpose of hearing any complaint our people may desire to make against the transportation companies.
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John A. Lusk
Moulton
Meeting of Alabama business men in MontgomerySept 21
A meeting of Alabama farmers bankers merchants and business men will be held in Montgomery on Sept 21 to finance the present cotton crop. Send your best men as delegates. Elder W W Parker shot and killed a mad dog Sunday. Mrs Estelle White McClasson a most excellent woman recently died at Iuka.
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Alabama
Montgomery
W. W. Parker
Estelle White McClasson
Iuka
Judge Speake and supporters seek county high school injunction
Judge Speake traveled with his associate and spent Sunday at the family home. Lawyer Sherrod filed an injunction with Treasurer Henderson on behalf of three taxpayers of the lower valley to stop any County funds from being paid to the proposed County High School. Chancellor Simpson will hear the case next week at Decatur, with a likely path to the Supreme Court.
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Sherrod
Lower Valley
Henderson
Simpson
Decatur
Supreme Court
Wood Wanted By Lee and Jones 1908 Brick Yard Ad
This 1908 notice offers $1.50 per card for all wood delivered to the brick yard. The firm Lee and Jones claims the advance will prevent delays in their building plans. Sept 12, 1908.
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LEE & Jones
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Criminal Week
Giatrars
J. R. Howell
W. R. Harris
J. T. Masterson
Registrars
Judge Speake
Charlie
Wood
Nick Serie
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