From the files of 1900
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage erected on the bluff, overlooking the Vinemont railroad station and will use it as a summer home.
A.M. Weatherford has been at work putting electric lights in the courthouse, this week.
Mrs. M.W. Howard stopped in Cullman, this week, on her return from Kentucky, where Mr. Howard has been making campaign speeches.
John F. Knight went to Birmingham on Wednesday to meet Mrs. Knight, who has just returned from Canada. They will reside here.
Probate Judge, S.L. Fuller has received warrants for 253 disabled Confederate soldiers and widows of deceased soldiers, which he will distribute.
The Cullman Cotton Company has completed arrangements for putting in a guano factory, which will be ready for operation next year.
From the files of 1930
Byron Ashwander, of Hanceville, purchased the first “A” automobile license in this county on October 1st, according to Probate Judge, Homer F. Mitchell. The tag is number A 103-301 and will be used on a Ford coach. George Ashwander, of Hanceville, purchased the first “B” tag for his Dodge sedan and Alton McBrayer purchased the first truck tag for his Ford truck.
At the B.P.W. benefit “Bug” party, on Thursday, Miss Mamie Hoelscher won first prize and Miss Margaret Schlosser and Miss Gertrude Ziegler second and consolation.
Among those attending the state fair in Birmingham this week were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill and Miss Gertrude Hill, Casper Mages and Miss Betty Mages, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Rainey, Hartwell Speegle, Miss Sophie Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Leeth and children and Miss Thelma Kinney.
The Cullman Bearcats won their opening game of the season, by defeating Fairview, 12 to 0.
Charley Bilgero, who underwent an operation in Birmingham last Thursday is reported to be resting well, at this time.
W.C. Debtor, of Simcoe, is enlarging his poultry farm.
From the files of 1950
Charley Dewberry, age three, was killed at Liberty Grove, when he fell into a neighbor’s boiling pot of water, where they were killing hogs.
Mr. and Mrs. Fonzie Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. Oran Holmes and Lowell Holmes were baptized at the John R. Holmes pond, last week.
Jack Mann, age 22 and Vida Faye Hamrick were recently married.
Mrs. Lonnie Rice, of Hanceville, rode the Greyhound bus to Birmingham last Monday.
