Blackmail and Murder Mystery in Dillon Case
Lucy, Jerry Ogden faces murder charge in a web of blackmail, poker chips, and a decades old note. MacNair investigates as Hubbard recalls yearly envelopes with poker chips tied to payments, linking Dillon to a hidden past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Jerry Ogden
MacNair
Alex Peterson
Andrew Ogden
Dillon
Ogdens
Ogden
James Dillon
Jerry
Hubbard
Deacon
The Dillon Blackmail Case Unfolds in Notebook Clues
In a faded notebook found by the narrator, a list records 26 entries each for 5 000 dollars dated January 1 of successive years. Ogden allegedly paid Dillon 5 000 annually, tying the mystery to James Dillon and possible killings tied to blackmail. Jerry’s fate and Dillon’s role remain unsettled as theories clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Andrew Ogden
Hillon
James Dillon
Henry
Ogden
MacNair
Jerry
Mystery surrounds Harvard student's death in Windsor field
Windsor Connecticut May 11 officials struggle to explain the death of Walter Huntington junior of Harvard College found shot in a field during a weekend visit Coroner Gilbert Calhoun calls it the most baffling case he has faced Two medical examiners deem it homicide while county detective Edward J Hickey suggests self inflicted death A woman's handkerchief among blood stained items in Huntington's pockets lends weight to a potential female connection and motive Henry Costello Hartford medical examiner supports this theory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Conn
Walter Huntington
Harvard College
Gilbert Calhoun
Huntington
Edward J. Hickey
Henry Costello
Hartford
Noted Crime Speculation Amid Forensic Clues
In a 1929 print, a narrator muses on speculation about a case accusing poker chips and quartz of implying evidence. The lead bullet, described as having plowed through a breast bone, is noted as potentially unrelated to the principal crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Morrow Co
Dillon and Ogden: long term $5,000 yearly pact
Andrew Ogden paid Dillon $5,000 annually for 26 years, a long term arrangement tied to a Monday chapter clue. The exact roles, context, and purpose hinge on the surrounding narrative, with the Monday installment suggesting a named agreement or inheritance linked to Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Andrew Ogden
Revival Meet Nearing A Close At Central Methodist Church
Large congregations are expected at the Central Methodist church revival meeting nearing its close. Pastor Dr John R Turner expressed gratification at the success of preaching led by Dr Pearson of Ensley and the efforts of the church community over several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Church
John R. Turner
Pearson
Ensley
Preacher to Speak at Lacon Sunday Afternoon
Rev. J. D. Wallace of the First Presbyterian church will preach in Lacon Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon. The public is extended a cordial invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wallace
First Presbyterian Church
Lacon
One Arrest Made In Prohibition Raid At West Decatur
One person was arrested on a charge of violating the prohibition law during a raid on a West Decatur store. Deputies Brazleton Willoughby and State Law Enforcement Officer Van Gilbert participated in the raid and secured a small quantity of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Decatur
Brazleton and
Willoughby
van Gilbert
Decatur Visit by Falkville Businessman W H Hardin
Decatur welcomed visitor W H Hardin of Falkville today as he conducted business in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
W. H. Hardin
Falkville
Local Educator Aubrey Fuller Visits Decatur
Aubrey Fuller of Central High School faculty arrived from the east end of the county for a brief visit with friends in Decatur today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Fuller
Central High School
Decatur
River Rises on Tennessee Gauge at Seventeen Point Eight Feet
The Tennessee River rose again with a morning gauge reading of 17.8 feet, the Weather Bureau reported. No injuries or evacuations noted and no downstream flood warnings issued at this time.
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Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Weather Log Shows 76/57 Temperature Range
The 24 hour period ending at 7 this morning recorded a high of 76 and a low of 57 degrees in today's temperature report.
Westminster Presbyterian Church Services Notice
Westminster Presbyterian invites the public to Morning Worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon on Parables and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m The Young Peoples C E Society meets at 2 30 p m Westminster League C E at 6 30 p m A second sermon on The Signs of the Times discusses Christ second coming The church offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages The church extends a friendly welcome and includes Mother's Day services at 11 a m and Evening worship at 7 30 p m.
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Westminster Presbyterian
Ernest N. Hart
Young Peoples’ C. E. Society
Westminster League C. E
Christ
First Christian Church May Meetings and Services
May 12 1929 schedule includes Bible School 9 45 am Supt J B Harlow Morning Worship 11 am Lord's Supper Eld presiding 11 30 Sermon Mothers Standing By John 19 25 730 Sermon Your Chief Concern Matt 6 21 Working a meets Monday 3 pm May 15 730 The Hour of Prayer Faithfulness Rev 2 10 May 19 1929 begin series of meetings Lord willing all invited Jewell Howard Minister Always a welcome
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Bible School
J. B. Harlow
Eld
Jewell Howard
Mothers Day Program At Southside Baptist Church
J D Pickens, pastor, leads a Sunday with 9:45 Bible School aiming for 200 in class. Morning Worship at 11:00 features a Mother topic, and an urging for Fathers and children to attend. 6:15 B Y P U, 7:30 Evening Worship titled Tomorrow. Public invited to all services.
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Mexico
Southside Baptist
J. D. Pickens
B. Y. P. U. Department
Walter Bethany
St. Pauls Lutheran Service Times and Rally Note
St Pauls Lutheran presents a changeless Christ for a changing world with 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 Divine worship. The End of All Things is at Hand. No Bible study Sunday night due to Walther League rally at Cullman.
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ST. Paul’s Lutheran
Cullman
Special Mother’s Day Program at Sunday School Hour
A Sunday school hour features a special Mother’s Day program across all departments with no morning preaching service. Bible text referenced is B.YY. FP. 6:8. Evening services follow at 7:30 with special music at all services.
Central Methodist Revival at John R. Turner Church
Central Methodist invites worshipers for Sunday services starting with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J F Levin with preaching at 11 o clock and an evening service at 7 30 o clock The revival led by Dr John W Pearson has drawn large crowds and a big chorus choir will enhance the day Those wishing to unite with the church may do so
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist
John R. Turner
F. Levin
John W. Pearson
Central Baptist Church Schedule and June Sermon
Central Baptist led by Pastor James Allen Smith offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m with family Bible study, Mother's Day service at 10 45 a m, B Y P at 6 30 p m, Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m, teachers meeting at 7 p m and prayer meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. The June sermon titled Our Great Panic discusses sin and repentance as Christ-like, God-like, and fiend-like behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist
James Allen Smith
B. Y
Christ
God
Church of God announces services and events
Pastor W H Moore invites worshippers to Sunday school at 9 45 a m with J C Conley as superintendent General service at 11 with the topic Acceptable Service Evening program at 7 honoring mothers Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 all welcome to worship the Lord with us
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Church OF God
W. H. Moore
Decatur Baptist to Host Special Mother's Day Services
Oak and Lafayette Streets announce a Sunday program with Sunday school at 9 30 and a 11 o'clock sermon. All who are not elsewhere worshiping are invited. B Y P U at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30. Rev. McCready will speak at both services.
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Decatur Baptist Oak
Lafayette Streets
McCready
Willoughby Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule
Sunday School at 9 45 led by superintendent T F Lewis. Congregational meeting at 11. All members urged to attend. Ladies Aid Monday at 2 at the church. Prayer meeting Wednesday night at 7 30 led by W R McCluskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby Presbyterian
T. F. Lewis
W. R. McCluskey
Westside Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
Rev S P Pryor pastor delivers morning service at 11 00 and evening service at 7 30. Sunday School at 9 45. Christian Endeavor Sunday 7. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30. Boy Scouts Friday 5 30. Sunday evening features second illustrated sermon The Childhood of Jesus. Mother's Day observed with special music and a sermon on Christianity and Womanhood.
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Westside Presbyterian
S. P. Pryor
Christian Endeavor
Jesus
Mother's Day Observance at First Me Church
The Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with J H Johnson as superintendent The sermon titled My Mother will be delivered Pastor Geo E Boyd will lead extra music including solos by William McNeil and Robert Banks In the evening at 7 30 p m graduation exercises for Benevolent Hospital nurses who have completed training Mrs D D McGehee will preside servants and guests will be present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FIRST
South
Geo
Mother's Day Services at St John’s Episcopal Church
St John’s Episcopal at Jackson Street and Gordon Drive East lists a Mother's Day service schedule with church school at 9:45 a.m. Women and men’s Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and an evening service at 7:30 p.m. The bulletin honors mothers with a poem and a biblical verse.
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ST. John’s Episcopal
Jackson St
Gordon Drive
East
Penny MacKinnon Dennis
Mother's Day Church
John
Christian Science Service in Morgan County Bank building
Sunday sermon at 11 o clock with the subject Adam and Falten Man. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p m on the first Wednesday monthly. Reading room open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 2 to p. All services in Morgan County Bank building.
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Adam and Falten
Thoreday
Morgan County Bank
Walker transfer to Morgan county jail on murder charge
Fred O. Walker, alleged slayer of a White, in a pistol duel in Yellow Bluff county area weeks ago, has been moved from Benevolent hospital to Morgan county jail on a first degree murder charge. He was seriously wounded in the exchange and guarded at the hospital until transfer. No counsel yet, case likely before the next grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred O. Walker
A. White
Yellow Bluff
Benevolent Hospital
Morgan County
Walker
Bud Davis
White
Davis
Christ's Glory to His People and Wrath Sermon Preview
Pastor J. T. Anderson leads 9:45 Sunday school and B F Teal preaches at 11:00 with the theme Christ's Glory Given to His People. Evening service at 7:30 discusses The Great Day of God's Wrath. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:15 led by Brother Tom Harrison. encourage honoring mothers with flowers.
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J. T. Anderson
B. F. Teal
Tom Harrison
Community notices and personal updates in Other Communities
Mrs Gerad left Wednesday for will remain with relatives for about three weeks. Mrs Grady Gorham returned to Warrior after a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J D Wilder. Hal Barcliff spent Wednesday in Birmingham. Mrs J D Wilder and her children Eloise Arthur left for Birmingham to visit relatives. Mrs Carl Gerard will leave Thursday for her home in Birmingham. Opel Winton spent the weekend with his parents. Miss Guthrie of Hartselle Public School faculty spent the weekend in Cullman. Guy Holladay and other quartets entertained with songs. Mrs Chainey and Grace Evelyn Morris were guests of Mrs Jim Morris. Felton Hogan improving after mumps. Lorene Dutton ill with tonsillitis. Rev Lawrence conducted services at Union Tabernacle Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs C H Bell and Miss Allie Bell of Decatur attended decoration at Friendship Sunday.
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Gerad
Will
Grady Gorham
Warrior
J. D. Wilder
Hal Barcliff
Birmingham
Eloise
Arthur
Carl Gerard
Opel Winton
Miss Guthrie
Hartselle
Cullman
Guy Holladay
Misses Tee
Ae Kirkpatrick Sithee
Papatrick
Canin
Chainey
Grace
Evelyn Morris
Jim Morris
Felton Hogan
Lorene Dutton
D. M. Dutton
Lawrence
Union Tabernacle
C. H. Bell
Allie Bell
Decatur
Friendship
Mother's Day Services and School Operetta at Falkville
Misses Ruth King and Elsie Rowe visited Mrs. J Henry King. Mr and Mrs W L Junkin visited their ill daughter in Decatur. A 9:45 Sunday Mother's Day program at the Baptist church followed by an 11 oclock sermon by Rev R L Alexander of Howard College and evening services. On May 15 the high school operetta The Wind Mills of Holland directed by Miss Esther Murdock. Junior class hosted seniors. P T A to elect officers at Wednesday May 14 after missing meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth King
Elsie Rowe
J. Henry King
W. L. Junkin
Decatur
Albert Davis
Baptist Church
R. L. Alexander
Howard College
Rev. Alexander
Wind Mills of
Holland
Esther Murdock
V. A. McCrosky
Ninth Street Methodist Message and Schedule
Pastor M. M. Newton leads Sunday school at 9 45 with L R Yarbrough. Sept 11 morning sermon A Mothers Help. Evening program with special music. Leagues meet 6 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Newton
L. R. Yarbrough
CHURCH OF CHRIST Grant Street Services Schedule
Bible classes at 9 45 a m on Sunday Lord's Day worship at 10 45 a m with a sermon The morning discourse theme is The Health of the Soul Evening sermon at 7 30 p m Ladies Bible class Tuesday at 245 p m with Mrs A C Joiner 916 Somerville Road Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Welcome awaiting all services
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A. C. Joiner
Somerville Road
Danville Route 1 Memorial Service at Friendship
Memorial and decoration services were held at Friendship Sunday with attendees from across the country. The program began at ten o clock led by D. M. Dutton and ended with Rev. W E Pritchard in charge. An afternoon singing featured well known county singers and a quartet of Illie Holladay Clyde Holladay Alvie Bell and other performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship
D. M. Dutton
W. E. Pritchard
Illie Holladay
Clyde Holladay
Alvie Bell
East Five Points Social News Roundup
East Five Points residents attend visits and gatherings. Misses Oley and Alice Roberts of Trinity route one stayed with Mrs. Eva White. R. L. and W. F. White visited in Hartselle. Roy White visited Char lie Barnell. Marie Sue White visited Mrs. Lewis White. Charlie Long Lewis and John White were in Hartselle. Mrs. Franks spent the week with grandson Coy White. A large crowd attended the Basham singing. Mrs. Mertle Barnett visited her mother, Mrs. Cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oley
Alice Roberts
Trinity Route One
Eva White
R. L
W. F. White
Hartselle
Roy White
Charlie Barnell
Marie Sue White
Lewis White
Charlie Long
Lewis and
John White
Athens Route One Visitors and Local Visits
Mrs L E Lovell and Mrs R D Baucom were visitors in Athens on Wednesday. Misses Mamie and Mina Clements visited grandparents A N Clements Monday. Mr and Mrs R B Baucom spent Monday night with E O Sharp and family. A N Clements, Calvin Eubanks, Vinard Silas and Alvin Moyers went fishing Monday afternoon. Mrs A N Clements and daughter Edna Sharp were guests of Mrs L E Lovell Wednesday afternoon. Foster Watson visited friends near Tennessee River on Sunday. E O Sharp and family visited his brother S G Sharp over the weekend. Tom Britton visited L E Lovell Saturday night. Mrs A T Moyers was Sunday afternoon guest of Mrs Calvin Eubanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Lovell
R. D. Baucom
Athens
Mamie
Mina Clements
A. N. Clements
R. B. Baucom
E. O. Sharp
Calvin Eubanks
Vinard Silas
Alvin Moyers
Edna Sharp
Foster Watson
Tennessee River
S. G. Sharp
Tom Britton
A. T. Moyers
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Black
Stimson
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Luther MacNair
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Exclusive Territory Drug Specialty & Mfg, Co., Inc
Roanoke
Virginia
Decatur Coal & Mfg. Co
Decatur Fertilizer Co
SEMET
Solvay Coke
Albany Grain & Coal Co
Harvard
Isain Whiter
SELLA
Company
Gold Bar Prunes
Brock & Spight Co
First Baptist
Albany
Fairview Baptist
Falkville News
Ninth ST. Methodist
Church OF Christ
Grant Street
Danville
Toledo
Ohio
Knight
Willys-Knight
Willys-Overland, Inc
Toledo, Ohio
Bank Street
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