Russell Eugene Hines Veteran-Vietnam War Born Jan.3,1947 Died Nov.10, 2002 in the Morgan County tornado HINES, RUSSELL EUGENE, 55, Wartburg, passed away suddenly Sunday Nov. 10, 2002 along with his granddaughter Madison Ember Goode. He was preceded in death by his son David Hines; parents Raymond and Lorene (Potter) Hines; brothers, Robert, Wayne, Junior and Jackie… Continue reading Hines, Russell Eugene
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Barnes, Clarence Edward
Clarence Edward Barnes — Clarence Edward Barnes that was killed in Vietnam Clarence was the son of Floyd & Rose Walker Barnes.Clarence was the 1st Morgan County, Tn soldier to die in the VietNam Conflict.
Walker, James Lloyd
James Lloyd Walker JAMES LLOYD WALKER b-11-18-1946 – d-10-30-1966 Son of Jimmie and Beatrice Shaells Walker PFC E3- Army – Selective Service 25th Infantry Division 19 year old single, Caucasian, Male Born on Nov. 18, 1946 From BLACKFOOT, IDAHO His tour or duty began on Jul 15, 1966 Casualty was on Oct 30, 1966 – SOUTH… Continue reading Walker, James Lloyd
Peters, Absalom Barton
Absalom Barton Peters (1871-1923) Veteran of the Philippine American War 1899-1902 In 1898 when President McKinley called for volunteers to defend their country against Spain, A.B. Peters was one of the first to enlist. Capt. John W. Staples came to Burrville in May, 1898 and Prof. Peters with several other boys readily gave their… Continue reading Peters, Absalom Barton
Davidson, Lt. Col. John Leslie
Lt. Col. John Leslie Davidson Lt. Col. John Leslie Davidson (1907-2009) Retired’ 102, died Mar. 16, 2009 in Augusta, GA. He was the 6th of 9 children born on a cotton farm in South Dallas County, TX on Mar 18, 1907 to William Gilbert and Augusta Hull Davidson. John was with the 69th Div. in… Continue reading Davidson, Lt. Col. John Leslie
NEWS CLIPPINGS – 1916
NEWS CLIPPINGS – 1916> Central High School Honor Roll First Grade: Iva Levan, Henry Heidel Second Grade: Jessie Cooper Third Grade: Ella Crenshaw, Labon Summer, Mary Summer Iva Redmon Fourth Grade: Elsia Moates Fifth Grade: Lorene Davis, Nellie Hall, Parlia Henry Seventh Grade: Merida Byrd, Dixie Davis, Charley Newberry, Madge… Continue reading NEWS CLIPPINGS – 1916
Deer Lodge News-1910
DEER LODGE NEWS – EXCERPTS – 1910 The Deer Lodge News was a small newspaper which began publication in 1908. THE DEER LODGE NEWS, MARCH 10, 1910 Plowing, sowing oats, planting potatoes, and making garden is the order of the day with the farmers. Richard Pittman of Burrville was in out town yesterday and… Continue reading Deer Lodge News-1910
Oakdale Fire, 1913
OAKDALE FIRE, APRIL 11, 1913 SERIOUS FIRE IN OAKDALE $50,000 Worth of Property Destroyed Yesterday BLAZE IS DISCOVERED IN BUTTRAM HOTEL Wind Fans Flames and Almost All of Business Section is Burned But Little Insurance to Cover Loss SPECIAL TO THE CHATTANOOGA TIMES OAKDALE, Tenn, April 11. A fire swept through Oakdale early this morning… Continue reading Oakdale Fire, 1913
Hamby, Clyde
100-year-old Clyde Hamby “ain’t in no hurry” Published Oct. 15, 2004 By Krista Richmond Chronicle staffwriter Oct. 7 wasn’t just any birthday for Clyde Hamby of Westel. He celebrated 100 years of life. “I’ve enjoyed life,” said Hamby. “I ain’t in no hurry.” Hamby was born and raised in Hebbertsburg to Dexter and Dora Hamby.… Continue reading Hamby, Clyde
Newspaper Bits & Pieces, 1875-2004
NEWSPAPER BIT AND PIECES 1875——2005 1875 THE GALLOWS Nashville, Tenn., Aug 13, A Knoxville Tenn., special to the Banner says: At an early hour crowds poured in from the country to witness the execution of John Webb. The streets near the jail, were thronged with an immense crowd. It was with difficulty that the guards could… Continue reading Newspaper Bits & Pieces, 1875-2004