Patron – A murder, telephone poles, births, estates and visitors are in the news in Elba May 1901 (Transcribed excerpts from The Elba Clipper,…
Evergreen, Alabama had a meeting in 1839 to start an Academy for their children. Here are the names of some of those who attended…
(Transcribed from History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography, Volume II, 1921 ) ORGANIZED 1896 The Pratt Coal Co., the oldest of the…
(Transcribed excerpts from The Elba Clipper, Elba, Alabama, May 23, 1901) MARRIED Last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mr. A. G. Hutchison in…
De Soto Was Refused Indian Maidens To Accompany Him This story is an excerpt from the book ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS Exploration: Lost & Forgotten Stories…
In colonial days, “preserving meat for the winter or for use during travel was a major concern before canning and usually kept for years,…
“And while we may look back upon what we suppose to be the errors and follies of those who have preceded, we should consider…
ASH CAKE from the 1930s 2 cups corn meal 1 teaspooon salt 1 tablespoon sugar boiling water Mix corn meal, salt and sugar, then…
Fire in Union Springs, – Accounts of Accidents and Interesting Happenings in Anniston and other places in Alabama on October 20, 1883 (Transcribed from…
(Transcribed excerpts from The Elba Clipper, Elba, Alabama, May 23, 1901) THEY SAY That Capt. Smith is chuck full of advice for the young…
Interesting epitaphs for three women There is an epitaph of an eccentric character that may be seen on a tombstone at the burying-grounds near Hoosick Falls,…
(Transcribed excerpts from The Elba Clipper, Elba, Alabama, May 23, 1901) NOTICE, TAX SALE Whereas, by a decree of the Probate Court of Coffee…
People Across the Country Heard the News. As people across the country were tuning up their radio dial for something of interest to listen…
(Transcribed excerpts from The Elba Clipper, Elba, Alabama, May 23, 1901) SOLDIER WAS DISCHARGED Joe Harrison of Coffee County has reason to congratulate himself…
Patron – Local and State news and Home for Confederates – from Elba, Alabama May 1901 (Transcribed excerpts from The Elba Clipper, Elba, Alabama,…
Personal mentions Transcribed From the Florence Times October 6, 1905 – Lauderdale County, Alabama The Coming and Going of the Citizens at Large Visitor…
This is an excerpt from the book Vinegar of the Four Thieves CLEANSERS and SALVES COLD CREAM – Melt one ounce oil of almonds,…
Alexander Travis was the uncle of William Barrett Travis. Both were early settlers of Conecuh County, Alabama. (Transcribed from Evergreen Star, Evergreen, Conecuh County,…
(Excerpts transcribed from The New Era, Double Springs, Alabama, Jan. 4, 1901 – The paper was badly torn) CONTEST NOTICE Huntsville, Ala Dec 8,…
A COUNTERFEITER CONVICTED Joe Shackleford, of Green Pond, Bibb County (Excerpt transcribed from THE BLADE-ENTERPRISE Thursday, September 11, 1890) Birmingham News, of 3rd. Joe…
(Excerpts transcribed from The New Era, Double Springs, Alabama, Jan. 4, 1901 – The paper was badly torn) Personals W. D. Cates, A. J.…
(Transcribed from Evergreen Star, Evergreen, Conecuh County, Alabama, September 4, 1879 --- this page was badly smeared so part of the story could not…
(Transcribed from Abbeville Herald, Abbeville, Alabama April 1, 1920) (Transcribed from Abbeville Herald, Abbeville, Alabama April 1, 1920) (Transcribed from Abbeville Herald, Abbeville, Alabama…
(Imagine what it was like traversing Alabama alone when it was a wilderness. You can hear the tension in Richard Breckenridge's words as he…
(Excerpt from The Dothan Eagle, Houston County, September 21, 1908) CITY ELECTION The city of Dothan had an election today, but few people knew…
The widow of Nicholas Stallworth, Sr. (died 1836) took care of about 40 girls who were attending school in Conecuh County, Alabama. (Transcribed from…
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(Transcribed excerpts from The Elba Clipper, Elba, Alabama, May 23, 1901) LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. Starling of Troy spent Sunday here. Drink & vote…
