From the files of 1900:
The Chicago Glee Club will sing in Kullman’s Hall on Wednesday. Reserved seats are 35 cents, on sale at the post office.
Mr. J.R. Morgan of Johnson’s Crossing made a flying trip to Birmingham last week. Suppose he accepted a position down there.
Every farmer who makes his living by raising cotton should vote to return Senator Morgan to the Senate and insure the construction of the Nicaragua Canal, which undoubtedly means 10 cents a pound for cotton.
Special at the Hustler this week, 75 cent ladies hats going at 44 cents each. Adv.
Reverend J.C. Whately of Holly Pond was in to see us this week.
Mr. William Tucker at Trimble, who has been sick with fever so long is able to be out again.
Mr. Stely Holmes has received his commission as postmaster for Unity.
On Friday, Mrs. J.G. Koon entertained delightfully a few friends with music at her home in Vinemont.
Married at the home of the bride, last Sunday were Mr. George D. Kilgo and Miss Mollie L. Arwood with Reverend
U.E. Morris officiating.
Mardi Gras will be celebrated in Cullman this year. Cullman is always up- to-date.
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Brown entertained a number of friends at a card party, Wednesday evening.
At the “Progressive Carrom” party given by Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Adkins on Monday, Miss Florence Felter and Mr.
J.J. Curtis won the prizes and Mr. Ludwig Richard was awarded the booby prize.
From the files of 1930:
George T. Weeks of Hanceville last week killed a 34 month-old hog that weighed 942 pounds before being dressed and actually netted 860 pounds of meat.
The population of Cullman County increased from 26,321 to 33,031 in 1920 and is estimated at 40,000, now.
