The Talladega Watchtower, preceded by the Democratic Watchtower,[1][2] was a newspaper in Talladega, Alabama. It eventually merged with The Reporter and became the Talladega Watchtower and Reporter. It aligned with the Democrat Party. It was owned by James Harvey Joiner (November 17, 1819 - September 6, 1881). His son George Alburtus Joiner worked at the paper before developing his own business career and serving in the state legislature.[3]
Samuel Rice who later served on the Alabama Supreme Court was editor for a while.[4]
James Harvey Joiner's grandson Manly R. Joiner served as mayor of Talladega from 1922 - 1926 and from 1929 - 1935. A historical marker honoring the Joiner family was erected in Talladega in 1972.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Newspapers in Microform: United States". U.S. Library of Congress, Catalog Publication Division. November 28, 1948 – via Google Books.
- ^ "CONTENTdm". digital.archives.alabama.gov.
- ^ Owen, Thomas McAdory (November 28, 1921). "History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography". S. J. Clarke publishing Company – via Google Books.
- ^ "McConnell, Felix". Encyclopedia of Alabama.
- ^ "The Joiner Family Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org.