Fire devastates North Alabama Baptist Academy in Courtland
A deadly fire at the North Alabama Baptist Academy in Courtland killed Hattie B. Irwin and Pearline Hubbard, both described as negresses. About 150 students and staff escaped as flames gripped a second story dormitory, with Irwin dying beneath the collapsing floors while attempting to reach the Hubbard girl. Other buildings and barns burned, but one dormitory survived. reopening plans remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie B. Irwin
Negress
Pearline Hubbard
Hubbard
Irwin
Courtland
North Alabama Baptist Academy
Hattie Irwin
Cars Damaged in Crash at Corner
Two vehicles sustained considerable damage in a collision Wednesday afternoon at the corner of Sherman Street and Sitth Avenue. Mrs. T. M. Faust and James T. Stewart were driving the cars. neither driver was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Faust
James T. Stewart
Sherman Street
Sitth Avenue
Composite All Tennessee Valley High School Football Team Chosen
The composite All Tennessee Valley 1928 grid selections were chosen from eight coaches and sports writers. First and second teams include notable players from Decatur Huntsville Coffee Morgan Deshler and Des Moines areas with positions across C centers guards and ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley
Sherman
Decatur
Millet
Cubirman
Reynolds
Huntsville
Vandiver
Ieaneéal Ruch
Pioneer Community Clinic Plans and Voices for Periodic Examinations
The article discusses plans to build a Pioneer community clinic to provide periodic physical exams for people of average means. It mentions requests for land from Northwestern and cites Mr. Hurley’s letter to President Scott advocating mass periodic examinations as part of improving worker health and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Hurley
Scott
Federal Trade Commission
The
Shipping Board
Morgan county chief downplays flu outbreak
Morgan county health officer Dr. H. C. McRee says influenza exists but is not epidemic in the county. He reports physicians’ notes show no large outbreak and urges caution as cases rise in some regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
H. C. McRee
McRee
Intruder Slays Carbondale Mayor and Wife in Home
J C Hundley 76 longtime Carbondale mayor and Luella 57 his wife were shot to death by an intruder in their home shortly before midnight. Police considered a motive unclear and noted a recently bought revolver suggesting preparation for trouble. No valuables were taken and detectives think a quarrel preceded the killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Ill
J. C. Hundley
Luella
Beyost
King's Condition Much Improved After Operation
London report says King George, after removal of purulent fluid from the base of the right lung, is progressing well. Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales were seen at the palace as Princess Mary noted the satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Lung
Palace
Mary
Prince of Wales
League of Mercy
St. James Palace
Still Captured In River Raid By Deputies Reported
Deputy sheriffs last night captured a still of 60 gallon capacity and arrested two men in a raid down the river from here. Sheriff B E Davis announced the raid was conducted by Deputies Willoughby Bud Davis Brazelton and Bit-Nechlen. Earlier a 500 gallon still was seized near the river west of Decatur with three negroes arrested. The raids were reported by Reemalien Tsnelton and WUiiseh-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Davis
Willoughby
Bud Davis
Brazelton
Bit -Nechlen
Decatur
Reemalien Tsnelton
Wuiiseh
Morgan county cotton yield tops 1927 figures in 1928 report
Department of Commerce figures show Morgan county's cotton yield through December 1, 1928 at 35 258 bales, up from 34 173 in 1927, while Alabama statewide output lags 1927. Ginners and farmers expect harvest near 90 percent done with ginning continuing into January or February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Alabama
Local Odd Fellows plan Santa Claus gifts for Cullman home
Public interest grows in the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan to aid children at the Cullman home. People with packages should leave them at J. A. Thornhill's office on Johnston Street or with Miss Gussie Bell at Twin City Bread, or call A. C. Teague to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Santa Claus
Cullman
J. A. Thornhill
Johnston’ Street
Gussie Bell
Twin City Bread Company
A. C. Teague
No Trace Found in Decatur for Deputy Drake Killing Suspect
Morgan county officials report no trace of Wesley Harris, a black man linked to the death of Madison County Deputy Sheriff James Drake. Harris’ abandoned car was found near Decatur Canning Co while posses scour nearby areas and a Parvin farm. Drake was shot after warning was given during a bond outreach, with Harris allegedly firing multiple shots and then fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Wesley
Harris
James Drake
Madison County
B. E. Davis
Morgan County
Decatur Canning Company
Davis
Parvin
Drake
Haris
Arrest of Negro Husband in Sniper Slaying Case
Huntsville police arrest Wesley Harris a Negro husband amid the search for the deputy sheriff J Madison County shot to death. Officers say the fatal shot came from within the Harris residence and that the wife admitted her husband fired two shots into Drake's body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro
Huntsville
Ala
Wesley Harris
J. Madison County
Wale oteeteTan
Drake
Harris Residence
Kiddies Toy Drive At Princess Theater Saturday Morning
Decatur invites all children to the Princess theater Saturday at 10 for a toy and garment exchange admission. Bring an old toy or clothing to the lobby to gain entry to a Christmas themed matinee. Items will be distributed to needy city children by the Community Welfare board with Mrs Ritter overseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiddies
Decatur
Princess Theater
James T. Bewiet
The
Princess
Toca Theater
W. H. Ritter
Community Welfare Board
Slaying Probe Shifts to Suspected White Involvement Abbeville
In Abbeville Alabama two unidentified Black people are sought by multiple counties after the slaying of Miss Mourning daughter of a county farmer. Her horse returned home dragging an empty buggy and she was found murdered near the Alabama Georgia line. Police say robbery was unlikely as her purse remained in the buggy and they suspect a yet unidentified white man may be involved. Funeral services for Miss Mourning were set at her father Robert Mourning’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Ala
Alice
Alabama-Georgia
Gibbons
Miss Mourning
Robert
Slain Deputy Drake's alleged killer hunted near Decatur
Huntsville authorities sought Wesley Harris after a car linked to the deputy's slayer was found in Decatur. Officials believed Harris hid near Decatur or rode a train after the shooting. Funeral services for Deputy Drake were to be held today in Monrovia where the fatal shooting occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Als
Wesley Harris
J. C. Drake
Decatur
Harris
Drake
Monrovia
Information on Influenza Asked
Washington reports the board of strategy on influenza, convened by Surgeon General Cumming, has asked physicians in the west for information on the critical aspects of the outbreak. Officials say data is needed before a formal settlement of the influenza situation. Reported cases rose from 40,820 to 41,063 as state health officials updated totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Board of Strategy On
Cumming
West
Charles Rountree Nominated for Meritorious Service Cup
Mayor B L Malone and Charles T Rountree are named nominees for Decatur’s silver loving cup for meritorious service in 1028. Nominations for John Patterson Dr W Bailey and Barrett Shelton also receive seconds. Nomination letters cite Rountree’s civic and charitable work and Shelton’s countywide aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Malone
Charles T. Rountree
Decatur
John Patterson
Morgan County
Slightly Colder Weather Forecast for Decatur Area
The forecast from Washington shows slightly colder temperatures moving into Decatur and nearby sections. Weather conditions are not expected to bring a cold wave, with no major severe warnings issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Washington
Work Progresses as Central Baptist Tabernacle Razed
Razing of the Central Baptist Tabernacle continues with most of the structure to be removed by week’s end. The church is already using space in the new auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Tabernacle
Solon States Yield Is Less Than Thought
Senator Heflin of Alabama said the 1928 cotton crop estimate was too large by about 500000 bales. He based his claim on reports from state agriculture commissioners in ten southern cotton states, who reported only 1094000 bales left to gin after December 1, 1927, significantly below the government’s tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Heflin Saii
Commissioners of Agriculture
Death ends deadly quarrel between brothers
Early today a long feud between William and Robert ended with both men dead after a shooting and subsequent poison intake. Robert confessed to the shooting stating his brother had threatened his life before the fight. The sisters, fearing further violence, alerted police and both men died at the hospital. The girl involved had married another man nine years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Robert
Program Planned for Decatur Rotary Club Meeting
The program committee works on the agenda for next week’s Decatur Rotary Club meeting, the first since its charter was granted. The announcements mention Shackelford and W. E. Kimbrough as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Rotary Club
Shackelford
W. E. Kimbrough
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Ala. Baptist
France
Ned Tees
Ris
Vf. Morgan
Lawrence
Colbert County
Cullman County
DeKalb County
Jackson County
Lauderdale County
Lawrence County
Malone
William Russell Huber
Coolidge
Bruce
Huber
Hunt
IRL
Charles Rountree
Limestone
Shelton
Christian Organization
Decatur Daily
Solon
Bylabamian
U. S
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!