Cripple Creek Man Evans Tied to Bank Robberies and Joliet Escape
Evans known as Harry Sullivan rose as a clubman in Cripple Creek then fled with partner David Blumenfeld after a string of criminal acts. He allegedly aided Joliet jail escape, carried nitroglycerin, and was tied to the Chenoa Bank job and a $184000 Holdup. Blumenfeld arrested in Chicago awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
David Blumenfeld
Chicago
Evans
Harry Sullivan
Blumenfeld
Joliet
Harry Funk
Jefferson City
Missouri
Funk
Chenoa
Bluemenfeld
First Day Open Registration At Courthouse On July 4
Registration opens at the courthouse on July 4 as the first day for people to sign up. Officials urge early turnout and note required IDs and documents for eligibility.
Poll tax payment not enough to vote requires registration
Payment of poll tax does not grant voting rights. Citizens must register at the courthouse between July 4 and 14 to be eligible to vote.
Shenandoah Valley trip highlights agriculture and history
L N Duncan describes a June 17 motor trip from Washington to Winchester through the Shenandoah Valley visiting New Market Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington Roanoke Natural Bridge and Blacksburg. He praises dairy farming in upper valley notes cooperative milk distribution benefits and laments historic Civil War sites including Stonewall Jackson and Robert E Lee at Lexington and Washington and Lee University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Duncan
Auburn
Ala
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Frank E. Boyd
M. H. Pearson
Washington, D. C
International Soils Congress
Washin
Francis Scott Key Bridge
Virginia Hills
Winchester
New Market
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Lexington
Roanoke
Natural Bridge
Blacksburg
Washington
Local Notes From Birmingham Area Social Roundup
Tanner John Peck of Birmingham visiting his sister Mrs Millig Page Rev Sam Pryor of New Market spends a few days with family Wilbur Hall ships truck garden products to Battle Creek Mich with good returns Mr and Mrs N C Nichols and daughter guests of Mrs Nichols sister Mrs Ernest Price of Decatur on last Sunday Mrs B D Lyle gave an interesting talk on religious and social life Rev and Mrs McDaniel returned from Falkville ice cream supper at Methodist church Saturday night for Junior Epworth League Robert Nichols returned from a three day trip over Madison Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties W D Lyle recovered from illness then toured North Alabama farms noting crop conditions and Cats-ton area seemed in better condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
W. D. Lyle
North Alabama
Catston
Community notices and departures fill Austinville page
Miss Sarah Beele, student at the Staate Normal in Florence, is at home for a few days. Miss Rosa Kirkpatrick departs Sunday for Birmingham to visit ill sister Miss Allie Bell at T. C. I. hospital. Nina Crow, born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Burk on June 23, travels from Canton Ohio to Montgomery after a visit to Canton, Sheffield, and Florence. Mrs. Elmer Bussey and daughter Jane go to Memphis for the Fourth. Miss Zola Cosby heads to Hartselle for a weekend with Miss Alma Kerson. The play Hazel Adams by B Y P U members draws a large crowd. Miss Susie Philpot of Birmingham visits her aunt Mrs. J M Philpot. Norris family leaves for Witchita Falls to visit Mr. and Mrs. C A Brumbelow. S H Bradley family leave for Birmingham by car. Noble Small family leave for Arkansas to reside. Mr Small longtime L N A R Co employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Kirkpatrick
Birmingham
Allie Bell
Nina Crow
Bettie Crow
Montgomery
Canton
Ohio
Sheffield
Florence
Ala
Elmer Bussey
Jane
Memphis
Tenn
Noble Small
Arkansas
Mr. Small
Typhoid inoculation by Dr H C McRee planned for July 5
Oak Ridge neighbors report various visits and travel events. Dr H C McRee will inoculate at 8:00 a m Tuesday in Oak Ridge. Mrs Sarah Jones visited Mr and Mrs Will Sparkman Wednesday night. Mrs A L Clayton and granddaughter Evelyn with Mr and Mrs W A Martin went to Decatur Thursday. Miss Bera Legg stayed with her sister Mrs C W Sparkman Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs M N Norris and son Asa called on Mr and Mrs Norman Sharratt Wednesday night. L C Sparkman of Birmingham will spend the weekend and 4th with his parents Mr and Mrs W L Sparkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. McRee
Sarah Jones
Will Sparkman
A. L. Clayton
Evelyn
W. A. Martin
Decatur
Bera Legg
C. W. Sparkman
M. N. Norris
Asa
Norman Sharratt
L. C. Sparkman
Birmingham
W. L. Sparkman
Corrected list of Morgan County Revolutionary heroes released
A corrected roster of Revolutionary War veterans from Morgan County was published by H. W. Hill of the Mooresville Sons of the American Revolution. The list includes James Dinsmoor, Les Elliott, Owen Evans, Thomas Hubbard, John Jones, John Livingston, James, John McDowell, Bosci Malone, William Mitchell, Andrew Nelson, ae Osteen, Elisha Parker, Richard Priddy, Burton Pride, Thomas Queen, Charles Raley, James H. Roane, David Stafford, Nicholas Thompson, Robert Wilson, and Charles Ross with ranks ranging from private to lieutenant and spanning N C Va Maryland and South Carolina lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Couny
H. W. Hill
Mooresville
The
Sons of the American Revolution
James Dinsmoor
N.C. Militia
Les Elliott
N.C
Owen Evans
Thomas Hubbard
John Jones
N. C. Continental Line
John Livingston
N. C
James
John McDowell
Maryland Continental Line
Bosci Malone
S. C. William~ Mitchell
Andrew Nelson
Morgan
Walker County
Robert Howand
Continental Line
Ae Osteen
N. C. Mila
Elisha Parker
Morgan County
Connecticut
Richard Priddy
Burton Pride
Milia
Thomas Queen
Charles Raley
Continental
James H. Roane
Reaster Blane
David Stafford
Nicholas Thompson
Robert Wilson
Charles Ross
Local Social News and Voter Registration Reminder
Visiting her son Jasper Graves this week Mrs. Jim Smith of Massey and Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Doss shared a Saturday night. Mrs. Boyd Puryear returned home after a week with her mother Mrs. Burl Orr who is improving after illness. Miss Wynn Sherrill visited Bernice Herring and others attended a singing at Penn school house. Sara Hardwick of Hartselle visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hardwick. Voter qualification notice urges registration on July 4 and advises to go first day to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Smith
Massey
Elbert Doss
Sara Hardwick
Hartselle
Mrs
J. W. Hardwick
Farmers Seize Fair Weather To Catch Up On Work
Hartselle residents make the most of good weather to complete farm chores. L B Sandlin of Falkville visits the community this week. Mrs J D Anders visits her aunt Mrs Jesse Roper. Mrs J A Blackburn Jr of Opelika visits relatives near Oak Grove. Mrs Sallie Teague visits her niece Mattie Aycock this week. Aged Reninie n of Birmingham (text fragment).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Blackburn, Jr
Opelika
Oak Grove
Kosher Butcher Sues Rabbi Over Talmudic Campaign
In Kansas City a kosher slaughterer Max Friedman sues Rabbi Jehu Braver and the United Synagogues for 100000 alleging a rabbinic circular branding his meat as treife ruined his business. The case tests authority of Talmudic law versus modern statutes with a jury unfamiliar with ancient terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas. City
INS
Circuit Court
Kansas City
Jehu Braver
United Synagogues of
Max Fr Man
Jed
Friedman
Braver
Trade at Home Keep Money Made at Home
A compact note highlights keeping earnings local by making and trading goods at home, emphasizing self reliance and community support. The item underscores domestic production and direct sales within the local economy.
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Ipple Creek
Buster
Hincelf
Interives
Ford
Chevrolet
Dixie Market
Albany
J. R. Doss
P. S
the Central National Bank
Wheeler Field
Hawaii
Lester Maitland
Albert Hegenberger
Hampshire
Alabama
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Ture
America
Aed
Will Rogers
Stonewall Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Southland
Washington and Lee University
Edward Valentine
General Lee
Robert IE. Lee
Tanner
John Peck
Mrs. Millig Page
Sam Pryor
Wilbur Hall
Battle Creek
Mich
N. C. Nichols
B. D. Lyle
Mrs. McDaniel
Falkville
Robert Nichols
Madison, Morgan, Lawrence
Limestone Counties
Austinville News
Sarah Beele
Staate Normal
Edwin Burk
Hazel Adams
Susie Philpot
J. M. Philpot
Yosid Norris
A Norris
Witchita Falls
Texas
C. A. Brumbelow
S. H. Bradley
Oak Ridge News
Jasper Graves
Penn School House
Jesse Roper
L. B. Sandlin
Age -Rerinien
Birminghagne
Akeed High
Barrett
Hilda Cafe
Queen Olives
Eid
Prop
MR. Guthrie
Lamb & CO
United States
Solomon
Second Ave
Moulton St
Jtboth
Rountree: Lumber CO
Moulton
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