Bits & Pieces from Moulton Advertisers & Lawrence County Area papers
John N. ALDRIDGE was tried and acquitted last week charged with the killing of Wm. H. ALEXANDER several years ago. (Moulton Advertiser 7 May 1885) Contributed by Charity Goodwin
Will ALEXANDER was in town Monday with a fine beef, which he sold at 4 cents and 5 cents. (MA Jan 26, 1888 )
NOTICE! My wife, M. E. ALEXANDER, and myself, having amicably adjusted all differences between us, and the same having resulted from misunderstanding, I hereby withdraw and retract the notice published by me, in the Moulton Advertiser, dated 11th April, 1881, in reference to my said wife, M .E. Alexander. This 21st April, 1881.W. H. Alexander (Moulton Advertiser 28 Apr 1881)Contributed by Charity Goodwin
Henry ALMON of Moulton was with us Tuesday in attendance on the Masonic convention. (MA November 9, 1899 )
Hon. D.C. ALMON and family have gone to Kinlock Springs to spend several weeks --small pox ( MA 8-6-1903)
Charles ARMSTRONG was murdered and robbed in
Colbert county of $400.00. Making 2 identically the same down
there in a
short time. (Moulton Advertiser 25 Nov 1914)
We regret to learn that Col. A. E. ASHFORD met
with the misfortune of having his leg broken by his saddle horse
falling on it. The
accident occurred near Masterson's mill, on Monday last. We hope
to hear of his speedy recovery.
(Moulton Advertiser 21 Oct 1880)
Captain BAILEY of Hillsboro is an old time
Democrat, honest and fearless, but always submissive to the will
of his party. There is no better
material in the State for Auditor than BAILEY. (MA November 9,
1899 )
We take pleasure in announcing that John K. BAYLISS, last of Jonesboro, has taken charge of the Courtland Hotel.(March 12, 1885 MA)
Nelson BEAVERS, was badly shot by Bill SUMMERS, near Wolf Springs last week. Ma April 5,1888
Frank BENNET, who seriously
shot two deputy sheriffs and killed 2 blood hounds near Gadsden,
is still at large with a $50 reward
hanging over him. (Moulton Advertiser 11 Jul 1889)
Jeff BLANTON, who shot an officer in the back at Haleyville recently is out on a bond of $7,500. (Moulton Advertiser 6 Oct 1908)
Last week, in Limestone
county, Thos. BOURLAND shot and killed Mrs. BLAKELY. It is said
that he went to kill her husband, and
because she would not tell him where her husband shot her down.
He fled.
(Moulton Advertiser 14 Dec 1882)
As Titia BOWMAN was picking
cotton on the Sykes farm, a few miles from Courtland, Ala., on
the 1st, she was struck on the
head and killed by a broken limb dislodged by the wind from a
tall tree near which she was working.
(Moulton Advertiser 10 Nov 1892)
Died on the 16th at his home near this place, Edwin BRACKEN aged about 70 years. (MA Feb 24, 1881)
KILLING NEAR OAKVILLE Dan BRACKEN, colored, shot and killed his wife at their home at Oakville last Sunday night. From reports coming here it seems that they were quarreling when Bracken picked up a gun and he claims it was accidentally discharged, the load striking his wife, who lived until the next morning, but before dying she is reported to have made the statement that her husband shot her with the intent to kill. Bracken is in jail here to await the action of the grand jury which meets Monday, September 3. (Moulton Advertiser 22 Aug 1917)
W. H. BRADFORD, of near Avoca, honored us with a business call one day last week.(MA March 12, 1885 )
A girl child, 5 years
old, hepless and speechless, was deserte by its mother near Wolf
Springs last week. The child has never
taken a step, has never spoken a word, and lived by sucking its
food throuhg a rag rolled up like a sugar-treat. It was brought
here Sunday by a Mr. BRADFORD and consigned to the poor house by
Judge KUMPE. MA
In Chancery: Fourth District, North Western
Chancery Division, Lula BRANNAN vs. Wm. R. BRANNON. Wm. R.
BRANNAN a resident
of Little Rock. Ark. To answer or demur to the bill of complaint
in this cause by the 24th day of Jan. 1898. D.
C. GOODLETT, Register.
(MA December 30, 1897 )
F. T. BROWN, who shot and killed Fred ASHFORD in Courtland a few days ago, has had his preliminary trial and was bound over in a bond of $2,000 to await the action of the next grand jury. (LA 8 Jan 1897)
An old sow came very near eating up a little child of J. A. CALLAHAN's at Jacksonville a few days ago. (Moulton Advertiser 14 Jan 1886)
W. A. B. CARTER was foully murdered, near Scottsboro a few days ago, by Sol WALLER and W. U. WALKER. They made him drunk, then cut and shot him to pieces. The brutes are in jail. (Moulton Advertiser 24 May 1883)
John CARTER killed in Walker county and J. L. LINDSEY in Fayette both murdered. (Moulton Advertiser 25 Oct 1910)
We learn that Mr. Joe CLEERE, of Haleyville, who is well known to a large number of our readers, who has been sick for some time, was taken to Birmingham last week where he submitted to an operation removing one of his arms to check the spread of a cancer which has been the cause of his trouble. The operation was successful and Mr. Cleere's friends will be glad to learn that he is improving. (29 Jul 1914 Moulton Advertiser)
Brutal Murder
A quiet, peaceable White was shot to death by a brutal negro. The
Murderer at Large.
Near Town Creek, in this county, on Monday of last week, Mr.
Oscar COOPER, a respectable farmer of that neighborhood, had
occasion to reprimand Steven BINFORD, one of his colored
laborers, on account of his not doing work in a satisfactory
manner.
Binford did not like the talk of Cooper, and securing a shot gun,
emptied the contents into Cooper's body, killing him instantly.
The negro fled and is still at large. Cooper leaves a wife and
two small children. Great indignation is felt among Cooper's
neighbors, and it is believed that Steven's neck will grace a
halter when caught. (Moulton Advertiser 19 Jul 1888)
Jake COOPER, 70 years old, has just been
discharged from the Mississippi penitentiary after serving four
decase as a state convict.
(MA 12-18-1902)
Hon Wm. COOPER of Tuscumbia, has just celebrated his 84th birthday. (Moulton Advertiser 21 Jan 1886)
A Brutal Act
One Bob CORNELIUS, who has been working for Mr. R.J. STEPHENSON
near Danville, for three years or more, and who married
Miss Lotsy COLQUITT last December, soon became jealous of her,
and within five months, drove her from his home. On Monday the
14th,
he borrowed a gun, and intercepting he wife on her way from her
Danville home, forced her into a thicket and throwing her to the
ground
attempted to cut her throat. He no doubt thought he had killed
her. as the wound reached from ear to ear. The unfortunate woman
is now
believed to be recovering. MA Oct.24,1895
Hoyt COX, while hunting in Jackson county,
accidentally shot himself in the abdomen, and but little hope is
entertained
for his recovery. (Moulton Advertiser 1 Mar 1910)
Nicholas DAVIS, a prominent member of the Huntsville Bar, died in that city last week.(MA March 12, 1885 )
J.P. DULEY was tride fro bond in a
wife-whooping case last Saturday, and was released on a $250
bond, to appear before Justice SNEED a
Mt. Hope. (ASW July 12, 1888)
We regret to learn that William DUTTON fell
from the roof of a house last week and sustained serious injuries
- breaking
several ribs, sticking a nail in one of his jaws, dislocating a
finger, and otherwise hurting himself. MA Contributed by Charity
Goodwin
On Sunday last, near Swoope's Old Mill, as Mr.
A. ECKEBERGER was returning home from the Valley, he was shot at
by a man
concealed behind some rocks. The ball missed him but struck his
wagon bed in two feet of where he was setting. Mr. E. was
calm enough to return the salute by a couple of shots at the man
as he darted off in the woods. We hope the man, whoever he is,
may be arrested and brought to justice. (Moulton Advertiser 29
Mar 1874)
Dr. B. T. ETHEREDGE shot into an intruder on
his premises at Town Creek the other night, and the next morning
a big wolf sign was
found all around. He now offers $50 as a reward for the theiving
sneak. (Moulton Advertiser 16 Feb 1909)
Poo EVETTS will move from Landersville to Moulton and open a boarding house. (MA Jan 26, 1888)
Benj. FRANKS, who shot and killed Jasper Jones, Register in Chancery, of Jackson county, in 1878, was captured in Tennessee, two weeks ago, and is now in jail at Scottsboro. (Moulton Advertiser 18 Mar 1880)
Caleb FRY, a crazy man from Winston county, hanged himself with hickory bark near Cullman a few days ago. He had been carried to the Insane Asylum, but Dr. Bryce refused to receive him because he was not insane. (7 Jun 1883 Moulton Advertiser)
Bud FULLER was brutally murdered in his field by his son in Walker County. After shooting the old man three times he then beat him to a jelly. (Moulton Advertiser 28 Jul 1915)
Preuit GIBSON, of near this place, is in his seventh year. He has alittle cousin, Miss WILSON, six years old, of Texas who is visiting him. They are very devoted to each other, and last week they concluded to unite their destinies for all time to come. They put on their Sunday clothes,Preuit managed to steal a mule out of the lot, he mounted it, and taking his pet up behind him, they went in hot persuit of a minister who had just passed. The juveniles were captured, and the doting parents soon convinced them they were rather premature in having the silken knot tied. (Moulton Advertiser 6 Dec 1883) Contributed by Charity Goodwin
Tommie GOODWIN-Acquitted in the preliminary trail, on Monday last . Tommie Goodwin, charged with the murder of R.G. Letson, before Squires W.R. AYCOCK & Jon. A. GILCHRIST, was acquitted. The defense was represented by Hon. C.M. SHERROD, and he made out a clear case of self defense, not only so, but the State witnesses made it a clear case of Justifiable Homicide. (MANov 18,1898) Contributed by Charity Goodwin
The Preliminary trail of GOODWIN for the killing of LESTON was helod in the place last Saturday, before Judge Kumpe, and after examination of many witnesses the defendant was acquitted. (MANov. 24, 1898) Contributed by Charity Goodwin
J. D. GRAHAM, of the Temple community and an uncle of Tom Graham, who is employed at the Waurika caf?has given the world a concrete example of patriotism that some of our slackers, who make such desperate effort to get deferred classification, would do well to follow. Mr. Graham is 54 years of age and has a family of grown children. He has several brothers, all of whom have sons in the army and he decided that his family must also be represented. He made several unsuccessful attempts to enlist but after making trips to Oklahoma City, Houston, Dallas and Austin, he was finally accepted in the Texas Rangers and will do service on the Mexican border.Tom Graham has four brothers already in the army and being in the draft age he expects to be called in the next group. He, too, is ready and anxious to go. MA
Jas. D. GREEN, who killed E.W. THOMPSON about one year ago, was sent to the penitentiary for life from Colbert county. (Moulton Advertiser 1 Apr 1880)
Mrs. R. L. HARRIS, of West Tennessee and a lady of more than local fame is visiting relatives in and near Moulton. (MA November 9, 1899 )
Col. Jack HARRIS came very near raising another rebellion in New York recently on the Lamar question. (MA Jan 26, 1888 )
Governor O'NEAL has issued a parole to Exie
HARTLEY, a 17 year old white girl, who has been convicted in
Cherokee county and
sentenced to six months for vagrancy. The case presents the most
revolting situation in Alabama prison annals. The girl has been
sent to Flat Top mines to serve her term with some 600 other
convicts, most of whom were negro men, she being the only woman
in
the mines. The case is a disgrace to the state of Alabama and the
legislature should take some steps to prevent a repetition of
this
in the future.(Moulton Advertiser 5 Aug 1914)
Aunt Ann HOLMES, now of the county poor house , said to be over 100 yrs old, it quite ill and not expected to live. (MA 4-1-1897)
Richard HARLOW, 15 years old, is in jail at Athens for killing his little sister. (Moulton Advertiser 19 Jan 1888)
Hitt HILL, accidentally shot in the right arm
ten days ago, had it amputated last week three inches below the
shoulder.
Drs. IRWIN and GIBSON doing the surgery. Patient is doing well.
Dr. MASTERSON was present and pronounced a
favorable criticism on the amputation. (MA 2-5-1903)
A HUMAN CURIOSITY
Dr. John P. HODGES of Oakville, one of the most successful
physicians in the State, was to see us last Friday and in
conversation
with him gave us the details of a human curiosity which he was
called in to treat a few days before.A baby with two heads, four
arms
and hands, four legs and feet, but with one body, was born to Mr.
and Mrs. John MANN on the 11th of this month. The child lingered
about twelve hours and died. This is indeed a human curiosity,
but the child is far better off dead than alive.Dr. Hodges
reports the
mother as doing well. (Moulton Advertiser 20 Jan 1887)
Mr. Thomas A. HUTCHESON, a former Moulton boy,
now of Barry Novarro County Texas has been here during the past
week visiting friends
and relatives. Tom is one of the biggest men we have ever
known, and we wish him the fullest success financially,
politically and matrimonially.
What more can we say? (MA December 30, 1897 )
A pleasant birthday party was given by Mr.
& Mrs T. KELLY on Tuesday night to honor Miss Mary Ellen,
their oldest daughter.
MA Oct.13, 1892
Legal Advertisement:
State of Ala. Lawrence Co., Ala. Probate Court Feb. 26, 1885,
Mary P. KING, a minor. B. C. KING, former guardian
of Mary P. KING, filed his statements in writing and render oath,
for a final statement of his guardianship.(March 5, 1885 MA)
Mrs. R.H. LANDERS is quite sick and little hope is entertained if her recovery. MA 4-8-1897
W.H. LEAGUE was expelled from Chapel Wheel No
303, of Winston County, for committing adultery
(ASW Aug. 16, 1888)
Extract from THE CHRISTIAN
MONTHLY, edited and published by J. M. Pickens, Mountain
Home, Lawrence County, Alabama, 1870 and
1871.(Two bound volumes deposited with the Library of the
School of Religion, Butler University, Indianapolis,Indiana,
1945.
February 1871, page 96. (Advertisement.)
10,000 Acres of Fine Agricultural Lands For Sale.
These lands are located in North-West Louisiana, will produce
from 900 to 1500 lbs.of seed cotton per acre, and will be divided
into tracts of
any size to suit purchasersmproved or unimproved.
Homes to emigrants for $5.00 per acre, one third cash, balance on
one and two years.
40 acres free of charge to a competent Christian Minister, and
terms easy to the Brotherhood. Address
A. O. P. PICKENS,
Real Estate Agent
Coushatta, Natchitoches Parish, Red River, Louisiana.
(Same advertisement repeated in March, April and May 1871.)(Contributed by:[email protected] June 2004)
Shot on Feb. 3, 1881 in
Lawrence County, Alabama. Late Greenback candidate
forGovernor of Alabama. He was an innocent victim.
Robert LETSON came up to where William DAVIDSON and Rev. J. M.
PICKENS were sharpening an ax, and began a quarrel with Davidson,
then shot him. Mr Pickens tried to come between them.
He was about 45 years of age. (AI Feb 10, 1881)(Contributed by:[email protected] )
Robert G. LETSON shot and killed Rev. J.M.
PICKENS and severely if not fatally wounder Wm. DAVIDSON, at
Mountain Home on Thursday
morning of last week. LETSON immediatley repaired to Courtland
and surrendered himself to the authorities, stating that he had
killed PICKENS and DAVIDSON. Davidson for slandering his
daughter, and Pickens in self-defense. He was given a preliminary
trial at Courtland on Saturday and Monday last, and the following
card tells the result: Courtland Feb. 7, 1881
Maj. D.C. WHITE:
Dear Sir: LETSON's trial was concluded this evening. The
sttorneys submitted they cse without argumnet. The verdict was to
send him to the Tuscumbia jail, there to await his trial in the
Circuit Court. Letson preferred jail to giving bond. The sheriff
will take him there tomorrow. No other news. Your friend, D.
SIMMONS
As the matter is to undergo judicial investigation we withhold
comment. (MA Feb. 1881) Contribued By Charity Goodwin
R..G. LETSON of Mt. Home was shot and killed by
his son in law Thomas GOODWIN on last Thursday evening at the
home Harvey WRIGHT, about 4 miles from here . It seems that some
family trouble has arisen between the two and Goodwin left
Letson's house a month ago. On Thursday Leston went to look for
Goodwin for what cause is not known, but Goodwin
fearing trouble was prepared for him an on sight shot him with a
double barrel shot gun, loaded with buck shot. Seventeen of
which took effect, killing Letson instantly. The facts in the
case no doublt will all come out at the preliminary trail, which
is set
Monday next. (MANov.11,1898) Contributed by Charity Goodwin
Mr. Van LOVE , whose mind became diseased some time ago, was taken to the asylum in Tuskaloosa last Friday. We hope to see him back soon. (MA March 25, 1897)
Two of our countymen have become deranged during the past week, Mr. J. V. LOVE, of Town Creek, and Mr. Albert JOHNSON, of near Mt. Hope. The latter is being watched at home, but Mr. Love's nieghbors deemed the best place for him where he could not do violence to himself or others, and he was therefore placed in our county jail. (MA March 18, 1897)
J. V. LOVE, formerly of this county, was
arrested in Tuscaloosa last week for reckless driving and will be
sent to the assylum.
When taken up, he had quite a sum of money on his person.
(Moulton Advertiser 30 Apr 1905)
Prof. C.G. LYNCH is taken from the Historyt of Notable Men of Alabamapublished by the Southern Historical Society of Alanta, Ga.Entered the merchantile selling good, farming and held office of Magistrate. Charles Gibson Lynch was born Sept. 21, 1851 at Oakville, Lawrence Co., Ala. Son of Darius Lynch, who was born in 1809 in Tennessee, came to Limestone Co., Ala with his parents in 1817, died April 27, 1898, At his death he was prehaps the oldest Mason in the State. (MA5-1898)
A. B. MASTERSON has returned from Mississippi and is now clerking for the Messrs Irwin. Modest, neat, industrious, polite and capable, he is destined to take rank as a first class salesman. (MA Jan 26, 1888 )
W. D. MAYFIELD, who murdered Jim HIGHTOWER at
his (Mayfield's) home, two or three miles east of Moulton, on
Tuesday morning,
December 29th, had a preliminary hearing before Judge KUMPE, in
this place, on Saturday last. After listening patiently to all
the
testimony, pro and con, the Judge decided the case not bailable,
and returned the prisoner to jail to await the action of the
Grand
Jury.(Moulton Advertiser 15 Jan 1891)
Ed McDONALD's fine horse, snagged so badly two weeks ago, died last Friday.(MA Jan 26, 1888)
George JAMES has just been tried for the murder of Enoch CLAYBURN at Cullman and was convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be hanged on September 25. (Moulton Advertiser 12 Aug 1914)
Mrs. Mary JONES, of Jackson county, celebrated her one hundredth birthday on the 14th of July. Mrs. Jones and the Junior were born on the same day of the month, but the good woman is just 65 years older than we are. The 14th of July is lucky for a person to be born on. People born on that day always live to be over a hundred years old, and generally accumulate a large fortune. (Moulton Advertiser 26 Jul 1883)
Died at his residence near Courtland on the 4th, Col. Frank JONES, in the 72nd year of his age. And on the 11th at his residence in Courtland, of pneumonia, Mr. A.D. SIMMONS, in the 65th year of his age. We hope some friend will furnish us sketches of the loves of these noble and useful citizens. (MA Feb 17, 1881)
Two young ladies, Misses JONES, 17 and 19 years old, committed suicide by hanging near Gadsden, Ala., one day last week. The oldest one had been betrayed and seduced she told the young sister of her sin, and their shame was too great for them to bear. They were highly respectable. The brutal scoundrel ought to be hung by the neck until dead. (Moulton Advertiser 7 Aug 1884)
Four girl babies were recently born to Flake
KEY and his wife at Hollis, Okla. Their combined weight was 11½
pounds and they
are all alive, with mother doing nicely. The family went from
Lawrence county, and their numerous relatives are deeply
interested in
them. Thousands of people are going to see the little quaduplets
and many useful presents are being given to them. The dear
mother is poor, but bravely faces the future and if we had the
wealth of some people she nor her children should never want for
a
single material thing. (Moulton Advertiser 30 Jun 1915)
Judge KUMPE has received a letter from
Tuscaloosa stating that "Malinda McDONALD, a colored insane
patient from Lawrence
County, had died on Dec. 25th" She had been there many
years. Signed by J. T. SEARY, MD. (Moulton Advertiser 2 Jan 1902)
Mrs. Miles LEE of Madison county was bitten some time ago by a mad dog,and last week after six days of intense suffering died a most horrible death. (Moulton Advertiser 4 Feb 1886)
Jim LEONARD died suddenly near Jaspar, and his wife has been jailed charged with the diabolical crime. (Moulton Advertiser 31 May 1910)
Mrs. Robert MASTERSON, and her lovely step-daughters, have returned to their home at Round Rock, Texas. One of our young men is thinking of going out there to tell his girl good bye. (Moulton Advertiser 17 Jul 1884)
Mr. Henry W. MELTON was ordained to the Gospel Ministry at Town Creek Baptist Church last Sunday.(March 12, 1885 MA)
Mrs. Lucy MICHAEL, nearly 70 years old died near this place on Friday last. She had been a member of the Methodist Church 40 years. She has left many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. (MA Feb 24, 1881)
Notice Probate Court Lawrence Co. Ala. Estate
of Sophronia MILAM deceased. Notice is hereby given that
all persons having claims against
said estate are requird to present the same within the time
allowed. A. J. OWEN Admr.(MA December 30, 1897 )
Mrs. J. M. MILAM, a most excellent Christian lady died at Camp Spring one day last week.(MA March 12, 1885 )
Nat MOON was thrown from a
plow horse and killed in Madison co., one day last week. His foot
was caught in the gear, and his
body was bruised almost beyond recognition. (Moulton Advertiser 5
Jul 1877)
Thomas NEWTON, of Jackson
county, has lost his son strayed or stolen.Small in size, very
talkative and is 16 years old. If you
should see young Tom drop his anxious father a card or note at
Carpenter, Jackson county, Alabama.
(Moulton Advertiser 3 May 1883)
Wm. NORRIS, 95 years old, has been convicted of counterfeiting in the Federal Court in Birmingham. MA Oct.10, 1905
Jesse PALMER met with a
painful and almost fatal accident at England's mill, south of
town, in Winston county, last Wednesday.
A log rolled over him, breaking his left leg in two places and
badly crushing his right shoulder to such an extent that several
bones
had to be removed from it. Dr's. T. H. and J. H. IRWIN responded
promptly to calls made on them, patched the young man up as
well as possible and left him resting quietly. (20 Jul 1909
Moulton Advertiser)
Mr. W. P. PALMORE, a nephew of our friend, W. W. ALEXANDER and a very nice young gentleman has been visiting friends and scenes of his youth in and around Moulton. He hails from Marion County.(MA December 30, 1897 ) Contributed by Charity Goodwin
Mrs. Jas. PARKER, living some
six miles south of Moulton, presented her husband with twin girls
one day last week. Mother and children aredoing
well. MA Oct. 13, 1892
T. J. PATRICK starts to
Missouri next week with his three children. He carries with him
to his western home the best wishes of our
people.(Moulton Advertiser 28 Apr 1876)
R. H. PEEBLES, who shot and
killed Kennard BARNES at Hillsboro a few weeks ago, was tried
before Judge Foster,
in this place, on the 7th, on a write of habeas corpus and
discharged. A large crowd of country people attended the trial.
(Moulton Advertiser 14 Jan 1886)
Our good old citizen and father in law, Mr. Pleasant PONDER, celebrated his 77th birth day last Sunday. Mrs. Sallie DOSS cooked a fine gobbler for the grand old sire, to which a few of the children and grand children paid their respects in a dignified manner. Seventy seven - borrowed time, but the old bozo is watching and waiting. There are but few older men than he is in this country - there are none better. That's what his youngest daughter says, and we believe she is about correct. (MA Jan 26, 1888 )
Legal Advertisement: Probate court, State of Ala. Lawrence Co. Final settlement of guardianship of A. V. PONDER, former guardian of minors James P. and Robert L. LIVINGSTON.(MA March 12, 1885 )
Recently at Athens a horse thief, Jim POWERS who was in jail at that place, was visited by his wife and infant to tell the husband and father good bye before he was removed to the coal mine. The jailor waited at the door until the parting word was said the sighing and weeping were heart rending. Soon the woman returned with the child and her face closely veiled. The clanking door closed, and the jailor felt that the agony was over. A few minutes later the little baby was found on the outskirts of town, and its mother claimed it through the jail bars. She had exchanged clothing with her husband to help him out of a close place. (Moulton Advertiser 9 Jan 1890)
Mr. Sip RETHERFORD shot Will
GIBSON in the back last Monday evening. Gibson had struck Sip's
son Mauray in the face with a
weight, producing painful injuries, which caused the shooting.
The ball is still in Gibson, but he is not thought to be
dangerous.
(Moulton Advertiser 12 Feb 1891) Contributed by Charity Goodwin
Sheriff Walter ROBERSON
returned from Oak Lodge, I. T., late Saturday night last,
accompanied by Bud LINDLEY who has an indictment hanging
over him in this county for raping a defenseless girl about a
year ago and who, since that time, has been a refugee from
justice in the wild and woolly west.
Jim NESMITH is doubtless glad to see Buds familiar face,
and they can now talk over the latters daring leap for
liberty from a moving train.
(December 8, 1898 MA)
Newspapers report that Bob Robertson, formely of this locality, is to be hung today in Texas for murder. (MA 1-15-1903)
Archer ROBINSON is going to move to a farm, 4 miles west of Moulton, and pull a bell cord over a mule's back. (MA Jan 26, 1888 )
While in Leighton a few days ago we had the pleasure of meeting Fletch SANDLIN's Squaw, and was captivated by her lovely smiles. She is not only good looking, but as bright as a flash of sunlight on a sheet of polished steel. (Moulton Advertiser 29 Mar 1906)
Talk is cheap until you tackle the Long Distance Telephone, but that cuts no figure with Fletch SANDLIN when wants to hear from his girl in Moulton. He simply rings up, and talks until his tongue hangs out, and then turns away with a sad heart. (Moulton Advertiser 31 Jan 1907)
We glean the following items from the Courtland
correspondent of the Montgomery Advertiser:
An effort is being made to secure the pardon of Hollis and
Chassie SCOGGINS who were sentenced to three years in the
penitentiary last April, a year ago, for shooting one W. T.
Chilcoat for ruining their sister under the promise of marriage.
(Moulton Advertiser 20 Jul 1899)
The SCOGGIN Boys were taken to the coal mines last Saturday. There is a general feeling throughout the county to have them pardoned. (Moulton Advertiser 11 Feb 1899)
Billie SEAMANS had two bales of cotton to burn up one night last week on Rip VAUGHANS and Allie SHOEMAKERS roadwagon. He is unfortunate but Bill and Allie and Rip are not the boys to sit down and whine over spilt milk.(MA March 12, 1885 )
A difficulty between Jo SEAMANS and Anthony BAYLESS, last Monday night resulted in Jo stabbing Anthony in the left side. Sr. John IRWIN patched up the wound, which was not considered dangerous. Jo fled to parts unknown. MA Nov 7, 1895
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Bill SEAMANS accidentally shot James CROW yesterday, near this
place, while out bird hunting.They were small shot and 63
peppered him on the left side, but we are glad to report no
serious damage was done.(December 22, 1898 MA)
That elegant gentleman and true Democrat, Col. W. H. SHAW, gave us a pleasant call on Monday.(MA March 12, 1885 )
It is said that our debonair friend, P. W. SHOEMAKER, has not made a track in Moulton since his marriage. (MA Jan 26, 1888 )
Rev. J. W. SHOEMAKER, who endeavored to steal a few postage stamps from Uncle Sam, was tried at the recent Conference in Huntsville and expelled from the Methodist Church. Poor creature! His greed has placed a stain upon him which can never be erased, but he is not alone.There are others, high in position, whose crimes will some day be revealed to the public.(December 8, 1898 MA)
Allie SHOEMAKER created some excitement in town
last Monday by permitting a team to runaway with him, but no
special damage was done.
(MA November 9, 1899 )
A thief was shot at Pearcle SHOEMAKER's, one
night last week. Blood was found the next morning, and the next
time Pearcle
will get some fresh meat. (Moulton Advertiser 5 Mar 1885)
"Whiskey brought me to this," said Tim SHARPE as he swung off into eternity Friday at Anniston for killing two policemen in that City some months ago. Poor Tim! For many years he was a fine citizen, one of the best in Calhoun county, was honored and respected by every,but liquor tripped him and he fell. Going from bad to worse, as people generally do who in anyway monkey with booze, he soon reached his rope's end and disapeared through a trap door. Let our boys take warning, and keep out from under the influence of the demoralizing stuff. It withers and blights all who touch it. (Moulton Advertiser 30 Jun 1915)
Mrs. Lizzie SHELTON, a lady of high social standing in Scottsboro, while walking across the street last Wednesday, seeing Hugh BYNUM at a distance, called him to her side, drew a pistol and shot him through the shoulder. She fired twice again without effect, and then surrendered to the authorities. She claims that Bynum had insulted her. (Moulton Advertiser 4 Jun 1885)
Jos. SMITH hanged himself in Lauderdale county but the world moves on just the same. (Moulton Advertiser 29 Sep 1908)
Died at Courtland on Firday, Feb 11, 1881m A.D. SIMMONS., Esq., aged 65 years. He was for many years the acting Post master here. He was married at Athens in 1840 to Miss Jane WOLLARD, who survives him. He resided in Courtland for 35 years. (MA March 3, 1881)
Dr. R.M. SIMPSON had his forward badly disfigured last week by jumping from a unruly horse. MA Oct. 27, 1892
J. M. SKELTON, one of North Alabama's most
widely known political campaign managers, committed suicide in
his store at
Scottsboro. Despondency over ill health was the cause.
(Moulton Advertiser 29 Sep 1915)
John STUART is going to move to Landersville and go into business. (MA Jan 26, 1888)
Courtland
A negro woman employed by Capt. C.C. SWOOPE on his plantation
four miles from town, created considerable excitement a few
nights ago by becoming suddenly insane. She alarmed the
neighborhood with her cries. She was crazy with religious
excitement.
Capt. Swoope will have the woman sent to the insane asylum at
Tuscaloosa. (Leighton News 12 Feb 1900)
I, at the November term, presented my claim for
making five coffins, all of which was just and unpaid. Simeon
NELSON is to
pay for C.C. TEDFORD and Caroline TEDFORD. J.P. TEDFORD died in
Morgan County, sometthing over 200 yeards
from the Lawrence County line.
Jesse BENNETT
Basham's Cap, Ala Ma Feb. 17,1887
James TRICE, 17 years old, was murdered in a
store a few miles beyond Athens, one night last week. Wesley
WARREN, colored,
confessed havingcommitted the crime and was hung by a mob. Later
Two more colored men were arrested, goods found in their
possession, they confessed and were hung.
(Moulton Advertiser 28 Jun 1883)
Legal Advertisement: Probate Court, State
of Ala., Lawrence Co. Feb. 26, 1885. Estate of Milton
VAUGHAN, deceased. Joseph WHEELER,
formerly administrator of said estate (having resigned his
administration) and filed his account, vouchers and evidences for
a final settlement of said administration.(March 5, 1885 MA)
Gov. HOUSTON offers a reward of $200 for the
arrest of John VAUGHAN who killed G. DUNCAN in Lauderdale county
last Feb. No
description is given of Vaughn, and the proclamation reminds us
of a little scrap of the Governor's congressional history when he
wanted Moss the inventor of telegraphy, put in the asylum for
asking for a small appropriation to consumate what is now a great
blessing. (Moulton Advertiser 5 Jul 1877)
J. H. WADSWORTH has moved from Mt. Hope to Eugene, Ind. and wants the paper sent to him there. He say," I want to subscribe for THE Moulton Advertiser at least a year in order to keep up with the news of all Lawrence (MA 4-2-1903)
Forest WATKIN, who was sent from this county
five years ago to the State Penitentiary for life, had had his
term reduced to 10 yrs, he has
served five years. (MA Jan.16, 1896)
Forest WATKINS waylaid and shot Jim YORK in the head, near Oakville, late Sunday evening. York will die and Watkins has fled. (Moulton Advertiser 13 Feb 1890)
Dr. W.H. WATKINS a venerable and distinguished Methodist minister died on the 5th in Jackson, Mississippi. (MA Feb 17, 1881)
The old soldiers who fought in Indian Wars feel
very greateful to General WHEELER for having them placed in the
penson roll. There are lots
of old heroes in this district, and the pension money will be
very acceptable to them now in their advanced life. MA June 2,
1892
Mr. Jown W. WHITE, a member of the Tuscumbia
city council, has been sent to the Insane Asylum at Tuscaloosa.
He is a noble
gentleman, and we hope soon to hear of his mind being restored.
Religion, we learn, was the subject on which his mind gave way.
(Moulton Advertiser 13 Mar 1874)
W. C. WHITFIELD was killed with an ax by T. M.
TIDWELL, near Scottsboro, last week. Cause ; women and whiskey.
(Moulton Advertiser 5 Mar 1885)
Albert WINDHAM has quit wagoning and is now a merchant in this place. (MA Jan 26, 1888 )
We see it stated in many of our exchanges that
Mr. Burton WILLIAMSON killed a Revenue officer at MT. Hope
sometime ago. This is a mistake. Mr. Martin BEARD, the gentleman
who was killed, lived near Mt. Hope and was engaged in farming.
(MA Feb 3, 1881)
Wash WRIGHT was shot and killed by Al GLOVER at a church Sunday,in Lauderdale county. Both young men, and they fell out about a girl.(Moulton Advertiser 28 Jun 1916)
C. M. WRIGHT, a prominent citizen of Leighton and formerly tax collector of Lawrence county, was shot by a negro at that place last Saturday from the effects of which he died Sunday night.(June 29, 1905 MA)
J. D. WYKER, the hardware man, says he was so busy selling stoves he hadnt had time to write an ad this week, and if you dont believe it call around to his place of business and see for yourself. (MA November 9, 1899 )
Mrs. YOUNG of Eastern Texas is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Geo. ALMON, near this place. (MA Jan 26, 1888 )
Marriages:
Mr. E. V. CHARDAVOYNE and Miss Annie PIPPEN were married at Courtland on the 11th inst. They launch out upon the great sea of life beneath bright skies but with still brighter hopes. Our congratulations are tendered, and may no dark cloud over cast its shadow across their path. (MA Jan 26, 1888 )
Married, on the 11th inst., by Elder W. R.
COLE, Mr. James ELKINS to Miss R. A. ANDERSON - all of this
county. Two soulswith but a single
thought - Two hearts that beat as one. (MA Jan 26, 1888 )
To Wed His Fifth.
Mr. Wm. ELLIOTT, of Spring Valley, has had more than an average
man's experience of a multiplicity of marriages. He has already
been married four times, and will, if rumor be true, soon lead to
the altar his blushing fifth. He has married in succession, Margy
TREADWAY, Mariah McBRIDE, Violet THORN, and Mary BRYANT, and his
prospective fifth is Miss Kate BRYANT.
(Leighton News 2 Mar 1894)
Mr. Nathan M. FALK and Miss Lona BOSHWITZ were
married in the new Jewish Synagogue, in Memphis, on 18th, Rabbi
M.
SAMFIELD officiated. Nathan is well known to many of our readers.
(Moulton Advertiser 28 Feb 1884)
Married at the residence of the Bride's Uncle,
Henry GOODWIN, on the 4th inst. , Mr. Harvey WRIGHT and Misses
Mollie GOODWIN. All of the County Elder R.W. NORWOOD Officiating.
(MANov. 8,1894) Contributed by Charity Goodwin
Willie GOODWYN, a robust man, is in jail in Marion county for stealing and marrying a 10-year old girl. (Moulton Advertiser 15 Mar 1910)
One of the most remarkable men in this county todat is John GREENHAW, who was born in Madison Co., Ala in 1791, and went to St. Clair Co., Ala, where he married Miss. Sallie SHUBERT. He moved to Lawrence County in 1861, and thence to Corinth, Mississippi in 1871, where he still lives at the ripe old age of 105 years old. He is in perfect health, had a perfect set of teeth, good appetite and moves around nimbly as a boy. (MA March 4, 1897)
J. W. and L. E. HARDIN, divorced two years ago are trying matrimony again in Franklin County. (Moulton Advertiser 11 Jan 1910)
On Sunday evening at the home of A. HEFLIN the
brides father, Dr. A. E. ADAMS and Miss Sallie HEFLIN were
united in marriage.
Rev. A. J. WORLEY officiating. Only a few friends were
present to witness the nuptials. The groom is one of
Ardmores most favorably
known professional men, while the bride is a young lady of rare
accomplishments and numbers her friends by the list of her
acquaintances.
Dr. and Mrs. ADAMS are at home to their friends on North Court
Street in their cozy residence. (MA December 30, 1897 )
WEDDING BELLS
The wedding bells will be heard tonight at the Baptist Church, in
Moulton.There beneath the glittering lights of the sanctuary Mr.
Robert A. KIRKLAND
and Miss Mollie E. MASTERSON will be united in the hold bonds of
matrimony.After the ceremony a few friends and relatives of the
high contracting
parties will be invited to the wedding supper, given in honor of
the occasion by the brides brother-in-law, Mr. H. B.
IRWIN.(March 5, 1885 MA)
Married in Henderson, N.C., on the 5th inst.,
by the Rev. Mr. NELSON, Mr. D. M. HODGES, Jr., of Moulton, Ala.,
to Miss Jennie
POSEYdaughter of Hon. B.F. Posey, of the former place.
The happy couple reached their home, near this place, on the
10th, and were warmly welcomed by the groom's numerous friends.
We tender our hearty congratulations, and wish for friend Dee and
his lovely bride the realization of their rosiest dreams.
(Moulton Advertiser 14 Feb 1878)
Mr. John NICHILS and Miss Lou BEZLEY, of
Cullman county, ran away from their homes and came to Hartselle
last Friday and
were united in marriage by Esquire J. W. Jaggers in his office.
(Alabama Enquirer 14 Feb 1895)
Lewis REBMAN, recently married, goes with his
lovely wife from Courtland to the far west and will settle down
to accumulate
a fortune in the new State of Oaklahoma. They ordered The Moulton
Advertiser to follow them, and of course it will be read with
interest. (Moulton Advertiser 10 Mar 1908)
Capt. Ed RICE was shot and killed at Jones'
Lane, in Limestone county, last week, by two brothers named
Plant. One of the murders
is still at large. (Moulton Advertiser 20 Mar 1874)
Cards are out for the marriage in Memphis,
Tenn., on the 6th of January next, of Mr. W.W. SIMMONS to Miss
Kate LEE. We have
been favored with an invitation to be present and witness the
happy twain made one, and regret that pressing home duties
deprive
us of the pleasure. However, we extend our congratulations
(Moulton Advertiser 31 Dec 1885)
Mr. M.A. SPEIGHTS and Mrs. Mattie HILL were
united in marriage, at the home of the bride's father, near
Itaska, Hill co., Texas,
on Sunday, December 13, 1896, Rev. F.C. Sowell officiating. The
bride is an accomplished daughter of our neighbor,
Mr. Wm. H. ALDRIDGE.She is a woman of unquestionable character, a
loving disposition, and has lived here long enough to win
the love of all. The groom is also a young man of our community,
and no one stands higher here for integrity than he. We extend to
them our congratulations, and wish them a happy, prosperous
journey through life.
(Moulton Advertiser 21 Jan 1897)
Mr. Newton Spiva and Miss Elsyade Waits were happily married in the Courthouse at this place last Friday in the presence fo many witnesses. It is said that Newton made three voyages to town before landing the prize, but he is now the happiest man in Lawrence Country. (MA 4-23-1903)
Miss Mary Johnnie STEPHENSON and Mr. Seth M. WALKER were married in the Presbyterian church, at Waco, Texas, on the 11th of this month. We extend our congratulations to the happy couple, and wish for them the realization of their brightest anticipations. Miss Johnnie is native Alabamian, and is said to be the loveliest woman in Texas. (Moulton Advertiser 20 Jan 1887)
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. TWEEDY of Courtland announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Alice GARTH to Mr. Vincent DURBIN of Pittsburg. The marriage will be on May 14 at Florence. (Moulton Advertiser 16 Apr 1913)
Miss Sallie H. WALLACE, nine years old, recently eloped with W. D. BAILY from Waterford, Miss., and was married to him. Baily was jailed at Boliver, Tenn., and the baby wife returned to her mother. (Moulton Advertiser 26 Dec 1889)
It seems that Albert LANG out-generaled Hugh WILEY for a life-prize, recently, near Pitt. While the latter came to Moulton after license to wed Miss Novella PARKER, so the report goes, the former slipped away with the fair one and they were happily married. Cheer up, Hugh, there are as good fish in the sea as was ever caught out. (Moulton Advertiser 2 Jan 1902)
It was Hugh WILEY who was recently married to Miss Novella Parker, and not Albert LONG, as was erroneously reported to several papers.May sunshine and flowers, sweet milk and honey, with everything else good, be theirs all through life. (Moulton Advertiser 16 Jan 1902)
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