Alabama proposes new counties by constitutional amendment
Governor B B Comer proclaims a statewide election on a proposed constitutional amendment to create new counties from parts of existing ones. The measure titled Article XIX outlines petition requirements, boundaries, population, and taxation thresholds, plus election procedures and county governance rules. The 1908 vote date is set with official notices to be published in every county newspaper.
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Wilerers
Alabama
State of
Minty
Court House
Old County
Opposed
Secretary of State
Rua
Cludi
Chancery
Montgomery
B. B. Comer
Frank N. Julian
Alabama Governor Proclaims 1908 Road Fund Amendment Election
Governor B. B. Comer proclaims the November 1908 general election to decide a constitutional amendment. The measure directs net proceeds from the State Convict Fund to fund road construction, repair, and maintenance and allows further appropriations for that purpose. The amendment targets Section 98, Article IV of the Alabama Constitution.
Biennial Sessions Amendment Proposal for Alabama
Governor B B Comer proclaims an election at the November 1908 general election to decide a constitutional amendment providing for biennial sessions of the Alabama Legislature. The measure would alter sections 46 and 48 of Article IV, dictating legislative terms, election timing, and session length, with specific implementation details and proclamation by the Governor.
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Alabama
I. B. B. Comer
State of
Supreme Court
Senate Chamber
House of Representatives
Capitol
Senate
Montgomery
B. B. Comer
Alabama amendment on internal improvements and convict fund use
The proposed section 93 of article IV limits state involvement in works of internal improvement and lending of credit. It allows using net proceeds from the State Convict Fund for road construction and maintenance, with Legislature able to add funding. The governor is to issue a proclamation and election details outline.
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Alabama
Notice of Election in Lawrence County Alabama 1908
Notice sets election for November 8 1908 at voting precincts in Lawrence County Alabama for Eleven Electors United States President and Vice President a U S Congress from the 8th district two Alabama Supreme Court Justices railroad commissioner president game and fish warden county officers tax assessor collector treasurer superintendent of education coroner four revenue court justices of the peace and one constable per beat plus an election on a three year 1 mill tax for public schools. Sept 22 1908 J C Cannon sheriff.
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Lawrence County
Alabama
United States
Congress
Supreme Court of Alabama
Alabama Railroad Commission
Court of Revenue
J.C. Cannon
Election Notice for Tax to Support Public Schools
Notice from Lawrence County Alabama Court of Revenue states an election will be held on Tuesday November 3 1908 at voting places county wide to decide if a one mill special tax on taxable property shall be levied for three years to support public schools. J C Kumpe Judge of Probate and Chairman of Court of Revenue signs September 22 1908.
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State of Alabama
Lawrence County
Court of Revenue
J. C. Kumpe
Notice to Change School District in Town Creek Alabama
Notice to change the School District dated September 7, 1908 in Lawrence County Alabama requests shifting the west boundary of Courtland District to connect Township 8 Range 8 into Slate Hill District No 45, listing petitioners P Yates Hamp Evans N P LeMay Joe Evans Henry Long Jesse LeMay Jno Possey Tom Manly R W Gibson.
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Town Creek
Ala
County Board of Education
Lawrence County
Courtland District
Slate Hill District
P Yates
Hamp Evans
N. P. le- May
Joe Evans
Henry Long
Jesse le- May
Jno. Possey
Tom Manly
R. W Gibson
Letters Testamentary in Estate of Gibbs Deceased
Probate Court of Lawrence County grants letters on the will to J C Kumpe. All persons with claims must present them within the legal period or be barred. Notice dated April 13, 1908.
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M. EB. Gibbs
J. C. Kumpe
Lawrence County
J. B
Administrators Sale of Real Estate in Alabama
Probate Court of Lawrence County Alabama orders an administrator de bonis non to sell extensive estate lands at public cash auction in Courtland on October 19 1908. Property includes sections 7 18 17 27 34 in multiple townships ranges west of Lawrence County. Proceeds to be divided among heirs of R B Porter and R C Foster.
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Lawrence County
Alabama
de Bonis
Robert Coleman Foster
Courtland
R. B. Porter
R. C. Foster
Gregn
Preuit
Notice of Final Five Years Proof on Homestead Entry
Notice is hereby given Mills A Higgins of Danville Alabama has filed intent to make Final Five Years Proof to establish claim to W% of SW 4 and SEl4 of SW1, Section 9, Town 8 8 Range 6 West Huntsville Meridian. Before Judge of Probate Court Molton Alabama October 1 1908. Witnesses Robert S Higgins William H Halloway Thomas H Rooks Mat A Parker all of Danville Alabama. Nathan H Alexander Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Montgomery
Ala
Mills A. Higgins
Danville
H. S
Township
Huntsville
Meridian
Moulton
Robert S. Higgins
William H. Halloway
Thomas H. Rooks
Mat A. Parker
Nathan H. Alexander
Register
Letters of Administration for Annie Crenshaw Estate
Probate Court grants administration to J. T. Kirk on September 21. All claimants must present their claims within the legal period or be barred. Lawrence County Probate Court notification from Judge J Kumpe.
Notice of Appointments Not Compulsory Poll Tax Rule
Payment of a Poll Tax is not compulsory but is required for all persons between 21 and 45 who wish to become qualified voters under the new Constitution, to pay their Poll Tax on or before February 1, 1909.
Taxpayers urged to file before February deadline
A 5 percent penalty will be added to tax assessments for those who fail to file before the first Monday in February. Citing the Code of Alabama Section 8945, officials urge prompt payment in person or through an agent.
Tax Assessors to Assess and Collect 1908 Taxes in Lawrence County
W C Hamilton Tax Assessor and D H Bracken Tax Collector of Lawrence County Alabama will attend at specified times and places to assess the 1908 taxes and collect the 1908 taxes. This notice outlines the official steps for taxpayers to appear before the officers and fulfill tax obligations for the year.
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W. C. Hamilton
D. H. Bracken
Lawrence County
Alabama
October Tax Deadlines and Land Deed Descriptions
All taxes are due on October 1 and become delinquent on January 1 each year. Taxpayers should bring deeds to obtain the proper land descriptions. Attending these appointments is urged as it benefits taxpayers financially.
Court House Meetings in Moulton Alabama End of 1908
A notice states that for the last ten days of 1908 residents will meet at the Court House in Moulton Alabama to await those providentially prevented from attending upcoming appointments. The message emphasizes remembering the penalty, dates, and places.
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Court House
Moulton
Alabama
Baptist Muscle Shoals Association Meets at Salem
The Baptist Muscle Shoals Association will convene at Salem on Saturday October 3 for a scheduled church gathering and related sessions.
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The
Baptist Muscle Shoals Association
Salem
NEW BRICK FOR SALE BY LEE AND JONEN
An old time advertisement promotes brick for sale from LEE AND JONEN. It claims bricks are cheaper now than ever and offers delivery or placement services from a Molton factory. It touts brick as durable and affordable and urges readers to act while opportunity knocks.
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Moulton
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Dewitt
Irwin Drug CO
Annie
Crenshaw
J. Kumpe
J. T. Kirk
Windham & Company
Morris’ Chapel
Caddo
Frida
Ray Mt. Hope
Wedneay
Kinlock
Mt. Spring
Ae Landersvilele
Pin Hook
Shiloh
Tuesda
Wednesda
Hampton’ S
Thury
Oakville
Ae Moulton
Hillsboro
Wheeler
Mt. Slome
Red Bank
Mt. Springs
Center
Saturda
Hampton’s
Associati
LEE & Jonen
Builders and Contractors
Moulton, Ala
Naty
Windham & CO
C. K. Side Hardware Company
All Bank Street
Decatur. Ala
E. G. Payne
Inside Fish & Spe
New Decatur, Ala
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