Old Lawrence and the three Gibson brothers noted teachers
In reminiscence from Oakville, a writer contrasts mental diligence among three Gibson brothers, William, James, and Charles R. Gibson. Charles excels in math and languages, William drifts, and James blends study with mischief. the piece reflects on early education shaping life, with anecdotes from school days and later careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gibson
Sterling Charter
Oakville
William W
James
Charles R
William
Billy
Moulton
Streeter
Charles R. Gibson
Rome
Charlie
Cooper
Paris
Orir
Gibson
Or. W. Miller
Kentucky
Dr. Miller
A Dreadful Lesson From Floods
The National Forest Association warns floods across the South reveal the cost of deforestation. Torrential rains in the Piedmont and Appalachian regions amplify damage to lives and property, urging preservation of forests to prevent worsening disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Forest Association
South
Piedmont
Appalachian
The successful wife and her tactful marriage
A saying attributes success to a wife who handles her husband's stupidity with tact as if it were her own, emphasizing restraint and diplomacy in domestic life.
When a girl is engaged she writes to her fiancé
A traditional view highlights a fiancé’s letters as cherished tokens exchanged during engagements, reflecting the era’s emphasis on courtship rituals and personal correspondence.
Pen Portraits of Faith and School Teachings
A reader shares a devotional note praising the August issue and recounts church service highlights from a Florence preacher. The letter extols teachers who humbly seek Christ, contrasts two vivid charity images, and ends with a blessing for the publication and its work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wear
J. O. A. Pace
Florence
Christ
Bro Barbee
Alabama
Elen Wilson
Man
Obituary for Ruth Gertrude Jackson 1907 1908
Ruth Gertrude Jackson dies at age one year and one month on September 4 1908. The notice speaks of a devout family in mourning, a brief life described as a beam of light and a flower plucked to bloom in paradise with comforting religious verses and prayers. R T Wear signs the obituary on behalf of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Artie Jackson
Ruth Gertrude
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Garden
Earth
Gardner
Ruth
R. T
Obituary of Rebecca T Hollowell 1834 1908
Rebecca T Hollowell born April 19 1834 died August 27 1908 aged 74 years 4 months and 8 days. Wife of John Hollowell mother of three with two living children Henry and Sallie. She died instantly at dawn while in prayer and was a Methodist for 28 years. Survived by children and spiritual legacy of peace in faith, with verses and blessing from F. H. Almon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca T Hollowell
John Hollowell
Henry
Sallie
Methodist Church
Beckie
Christ
Jesus
F. H. Almon
Local Jeweler Oliver White Leaves Town Residence Sale
Oliver White, longtime town jeweler, has sold his home and moved with his mother back to their former residence in Lawrence County near Moulton. The Russellville Times notes the departure with regret for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver White
Smiths
Lawrence County
Moulton
Russellville
Texas Letter From Scurry to The Moulton Advertiser
A September 9 1908 letter from Lawrence Cillespic of Scurry Texas writes of baptisms and a Baptist meeting near Kaufman where 12 inch rains flood the area and water works fail. He notes cotton shortages and prices, hog sales offers in Crandall, and a National Farmers Union meeting in Fort Worth. He also mentions past receipt of papers and an honor roll error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scurry
Texas
Uncle Jourd White
Trinity River
Boisdark Creek
West Weiss
Kaufman
Crandall
Tam
Farmers’ Union
Fort Worth
Lawrence County
Lawrence Cillespic
Danville Notes and Local News Recap
Dear Editor reports from Danville on Sunday Morning noting improvement of the sick Miss Bertha Hogan return home and visits by Laele Will Turrentine of Missouri age 77 in good health. Mrs Ida Sullivant moves to Danville to live with sister. Homer Haynes of Adamsville killed by a shaft fall. community offers sympathy and reflections on faith and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hogan
Laele Will Turrentine
Missouri
Ellen Wilson
Willi Hogan’s
David Hogan
Ida Sullivant
Danville
G. W. Dutton Jr
Hogan
John Harden
Homer Haynes
Adamsville
Danville Notes and Local Movements In 1904
Danville Route 4 updates show Jessie Scruggs returning to Florence after finishing school. J M Templeton and Paul Jackson visited Hartselle. M A Parker has been sick. W L Carley operates a productive saw mill. Syrup making begins, promising sweetness for 1904. Writer visited Moulton. cotton opening underway and pickers urged to work. John Bradford, hog and cattle buyer from Cullman, was in town. M Higgins stayed in Cullman several days. Walter Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Scruggs
Florence
J. M. Templeton
Paul Jackson
Hartselle
Moulton
John Bradford
Cullman
M. A. Higgins
Walter Jackson
Roosevelt and Hobson Clash Over Military Growth Vote
The writer argues that if Roosevelt’s recommendations pass the army would expand greatly though patriots in Congress may oppose Teddy and Hobson. He says the army and navy are too large already and the Republicans push for greater power through military expansion as a display of brass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Teddy
Hobson
Republican Party
Quest for Fun The Shape of Life You Seek
A reflective note on how meaning and joy arise from personal pursuit. The piece muses on happiness as a journey shaped by choices, relationships, and moments of curiosity. It invites readers to pursue activities that spark genuine interest.
Honor Roll. Mid-summer list with many names and dates
Long list of names and townships with dated credits and amounts, from Mt Hope to Town Creek and Hillsboro. Mentions William Lee, O L Judy, J W Delashaw, and others with various dates like 1908 1909. Note announces honor roll will be discontinued after this issue until later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Lee
Mt. Hope
O. L. Judy
Moulton
N. A Miller
J.W. Delashaw
Baulton
R. Martin
Mount Hope
Roberson
T. Y. Vaughn
Kimo
J. O. Couch
Italy
John H. Gray
Hillsboro
J. L. Carey
Calera
J. Kt. Montgomery
Haley- Ville
Onc
Ed Berryman
Town Creek
Solos Aces
Frank R. King
Leighton
SAU Hk SG
S. D. McCulloch
Omer
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M. Irwen
Ala
B. Dewalog
Chenault & Downing
Attorneys At Law
Charbery
Feder
Bank of Moulton
Hirwin
Orrick
Public Square
Flice
TE. Irwin
F.D. Gibson
Noulton
Ofice
B. O. Masterson
the Masterson Hotel
Mattir Masterson
Old Lawrence
Muller
James 8. Clark
Henry Clay
Los Angeles
Cal
Chamberlain
Windham & CO
Lewine Machine Co
Broad St
Atlanta
Dr. King
Throat
Route
G. A. Harrison
Albert L. Priest
Sard
L. Tucker
Rogersville
Wm. M. Cook
Pearcy
Lara J. ©. Montgomery
W.L. Chenault
Ruseelville
S. McDornell
Hee
W. S. McKelvey
E.F. Pfatt
New Decatur
Ville
Kenson Dutton
Riel Pharetewny
Pai
Ki. N. Streater
W. Speake
Rose
Wm. M. Hale
W. J. Hawkins
Trinity
W.C Bynum
Denville
Pie Pwee
S. L. Hawkins
Gee A. T. Conner
J.J. Beamnes
Julia A. Knauts
Town
E. Ht. Harris
Ebdavaes
J. Ll. Garvin
Newburg
G. M. Letson
Courtland
Ni. O. Benner
Birdie White
Allace
John White
Koonville
W. Smith
Atsed
W. K. Pico Menten
Moe
P. L. Hitt
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