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Newspaper
Moulton Advertiser
Location
Moulton, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
4
Alabama Governor announces a statewide vote on a 1908 amendment to create new counties from existing ones. The measure outlines petition, boundary, population, and valuation requirements, election procedures, notice, and certification, with judge of probate oversight and statewide canvass and proclamation.
The text outlines election procedures for a proposed constitutional amendment to create a new county in Alabama, detailing ballot wording Official Ballot Shall the new county be established yes no, judge of probate responsibilities, officer appointments, court oversight, and county site designation. It notes election timing November 1908, publication requirements, and legislative confirmation post establishment.
Governor B. B. Comer proclaims statewide vote on a constitutional amendment to Section 93 Article IV allowing net proceeds from the State Convict Fund to be used for road construction, repair, and maintenance. The measure would enable additional appropriations for road work and outline legislative authority. The amendment proposal appears as SB 551 in the general election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1908.
Governor B B Comer proclaims a statewide vote on a constitutional amendment to provide biennial legislature sessions. The measure would set two year terms for representatives, four years for senators, and biennial legislative meetings. Election dated November 1908 with Yes No options. Territorial scope in Alabama.
Governor announces amendment to Section 93 Article V to bar state funding of private enterprises and prohibits lending credit, allowing convict fund proceeds for road construction with possible further appropriations. Voter notice to publish eight weeks before 1908 general election with ballots stating the proposal for public approval.
Notice dated Sept 7 1908 from Town Creek Alabama petitions Lawrence County Board of Education to redraw the west boundary of Courtland District to include Township 3 Range 8 area into Slate Hill district No 45. Signers include J W Yates Hamp Evans N P LeMay Joe Evans Henry Long Jesse LeMay Jno Possey Tom Manly and R W Gibson.
Letters testamentary on the will of M E Gibbs were granted April 13 1908 by Judge J C Kumpe of Lawrence County Probate Court. Creditors must present claims within the legal period or be barred. J B Spangler executor.
The national slate lists William J. Bryan of Nebraska for president and John W. Kern of Indiana for vice president as the Democratic ticket.
Associate Justice candidates include R. T. Simpson of Lauderdale and J. J. Mayfield of Tuscaloosa. Electors at large list J. Pugh of Jefferson and Emmet O'Neal of Lauderdale. Game and Fish Warden named John H. Wallace of Madison. Rail Road Commission President contender Charles Henderson of Troy.
William Richardson of Madison county named for congressional nomination. County nominees include Superintendent of Education M. H. Craig Tax Collector D. H. Bracken Tax Assessor W. C. Hamilton Treasurer J. M. Sandlin and Court of Revenue with no district J. C. Hames nw district E. B. Harris sw district Rome Pickens se district Jack Windham.
Notice stating the poll tax is not compulsory but required for all persons aged 21 to 45 who may wish to become qualified voters under the new Constitution to pay the poll tax on or before February 1, 1909.
A penalty of five percent will be added to the tax assessment for those who fail to assess their taxes before the first Monday in February. See the Code of Alabama Section 3945. This aims to urge all taxpayers to meet promptly, in person or by agent.
W C Hamilton Tax Assessor and D H Bracken Tax Collector of Lawrence County Alabama will attend at specified times and places to assess 1909 taxes and collect 1908 taxes.
All taxes are due on October 1 and delinquent after January 1 each year. Tax payers should bring deeds to obtain correct land descriptions. Attendees are urged to attend these appointments for their financial interest.
In late December 1908 the group plans to stay ten days at the Court House in Moulton Alabama to assist those unable to attend upcoming appointments. Remember the penalty, dates and places.
W. C. Hamilton serves as Tax Assessor and D. H. Bracken as Tax Collector for the scheduled duties on August 20, 1908, per local notices.
Notice from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office Montgomery dated August 12 1908 states Mills A Higgins of Danville Alabama filed intent to make final five years proof to establish a homestead claim for the Wi of Sw Selg of Swi4 Section 19 Township 88 Range 6 west Huntsville Meridian. The proof is to be 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. Register Nathan H Alexander.
Advertises brick from LEE AND JONES with a claim of low cost and high durability. Promises ready stock of 145,000 bricks and offers estimates and placement from their Moulton factory. Emphasizes opportunity and affordable building material choices.
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