Eufaula Bank & Trust Company (Eufaula, AL)

Episode Information

Episode UID
61053371557
Episode Type
Run Only
Bank Type
state
Bank ID
6105337 routing
Routing Number
61-0533
Start Date
September 11, 1929
Location
Eufaula, Alabama (31.891, -85.145)

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gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
11fa0fbcdbd94b7d

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Events (1)
1. September 11, 1929 Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Wild rumors that President Boykin had 'skipped the bank's funds' and that the Boykins were leaving and selling furniture triggered withdrawals.
Measures
Bank paid all checks presented and officials were prepared; cashier reassured depositors and maintained ample cash on hand.
Newspaper Excerpt
attempted run on the Eufaula Bank & Trust Company here today was short lived. Wild rumors set afloat Monday resulted in many depositors being to withdraw their funds
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (9)
1. September 11, 1929 The Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, AL
Article from The Montgomery Advertiser, September 11, 1929

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Eufaula Bank Officials Forestall Run Started By Wild Rumor attempted run on the Eufaula Bank & Trust Company here today was short lived. Wild rumors set afloat Monday resulted in many depositors being to withdraw their funds doors bank opened this morning. When the "run" had dwindled practically nothing it found that the bank more available was on hand when the day's business The rumblings, which started Monday afternoon, for the bank and they quietly prepare for When the for business was an aburidance cash in and funds were unhesitatingly paid out fast checks were presented. the bank began to inquire into the cause the withdrawals and soon traced the down. Late the afternoon many of those who had earlier withdrawn ready Wheeler cashier of the bank stated early evening that the stronger the close the day Tuesday confidence was restored and busiwill be running as usual tomorrow it is predicted. According to the best information obtainable, of few shaken when Mrs. H. Boyof the bank began to call friends over the and offer to sell due to the fact that she and her another city. This effort to sell furniture seems, started the that Judge Boykin, who was the had "skipped the bank's funds." Judge Boykin negotiating with an institution Cleveland. Ohio, that city when the started. what any, has by Judge Boykin relative the has not yet made of recent developments in Alabama circles, both state and national, can readily see how rumor could easily shake the confidence depositors, stated Cashier Williams, "but we were too well fortified for the attempted to have any effect. As matter of fact looks like the run has been turned into concluded. good New Elected At meeting of the board of directors Monday the resignation of Judge L. H. Boykin as president was accepted and the officials were named: President, H. King Midway: ident, Judge Chauncey Sparks; cashier, Wheeler Williams. It is announced that Judge Boykin. who had served as the organization of the bank years ago, has with the department the Nickle Plate Railway headquarters in Cleveland. The president, H. L. King, of Midway, reputed be one the wealthiest Southeast Alabama and was raised from the office of vice president that of the institution. Judge Sparks, vice president, is of this section. Mr. Williams is man of continues as cashier Since the East Alabama National Bank closed its doors here July some of the citizens have become panicky

2. September 11, 1929 The Huntsville Times Huntsville, AL
Article from The Huntsville Times, September 11, 1929

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BRIEF RUN BANK STOPPED EFFECTIVELY EUFAULA Sept. brief run on the Eufaula Bank and Trust company today by bank as the result of attempt Mrs. Boykin, wife of the preisdent the bank to dispose of The flurry. which occured early found the bank prepared, the warning having the before. The run had its inception in reports that the Boykins planning to leave city and desired sell their furniture hurriedly. Mr. Boykin was reported to be in Cleveland on business.

3. September 19, 1929 Southern Aegis Ashville, AL
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The annual convention the Alabama Woman's Christian Union will be held at than Oct. and Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed duties as home agent Calhoun County. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize the annual old-time fiddlers' contest Fayette recently. Miss Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she trapped beneath overturned automobile the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six years. Loss from fire that swept through the second floor of the McCulla Tyler Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss $30,000. Jefferson County Grand Jury has started an investigation into the mysterious death of Owen K. Cameron, Linger Longer Lodge, Birmingham. Gilbert, chief deputy and employe in the Jefferson County sheroffice for 18 years, has been marily discharged by Sheriff Downs. Brown, Birmingham, fined and his driver's license was pended for months by Judge Abernethy on charges of reckless driving. Prof. Willis Russell, former structor in Johns Hopkins University, has been added to the English faculty College for the coming An expansion program under way the Tennessee, Alabama Georgia yards Gadsden. More than will be spent for expandterminal facilities. 570-acre tract land northwest Fairhope, Baldwin County, has selected the for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. Hornbuckle, pugilist, known under the name Jack Edwards was arrested Alabama City police warrant from Shelby, which charged first degree murder. Preparations are under way by the State Department of Game and Fisheries for its first annual fresh water fishing contest, which will and continue through the month. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration plot to liver from the county prisoner had planned to assist the the First National Bank Wetumpka. municipality that provides pubpublic the benefit inhabitants required to pay state county license specified the enue laws, Assistant Attorney General Evans ruled an opinion for warded the city attorney RussellAla. Mobile police were holding bear charges of robbery after had been captured in the residence Megginson. of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident the Selma Highway near Montgomery which several persons were injured. The honor of being the first to register the University Alabama went to two Miss Mortinare Wilfreshmen co-eds, and Ruth Evans, both of caloosa. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. HayMontgomery, under the pretext den, radio repair man, suddenly of being and escaped, after drew pistol ing $220 money. Affairs of the City Bank Trust which closed Company, Birmingham, its door July will be liquidated on and the bank will not immediately decided meeting open, its board of directors. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, cleared degree murder charges because insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slayRex Wright, Montgomery lice officer. Aug. Will Williams being held in the Jail charge of Bessemer County with intent to murder, in conassault with the shooting Harvey nection the home Williams on Dabbs the Taylor's Ferry Road. Weatherly, secretary and for the Dothan Chamtraffic manager announces that the Commerce, has begun drive for organization continued until members, the desired results are accomplished. Eugene Poff, Ardmore, Ala., bound by taurant operator, Clem, preliminary Judge Athens await action hearing in with the the Grand Harry Ardmore slaying Sept. Eufaula Bank Trust ComThe which opened for business two pany, in Eufaula with capital years stock met heavy the all checks presented. Bank officials claim the warranted. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, his monthly cotton report, which was based ditions Sept. estimated Alacotton yield this bama's prospective bales, bales year more harvested in 1928. The Mobile County Board of Rev. has adopted resolution that the county with and federal in promoting growth and safety the forests Mobile County and has authorized devoted appropriation operation this program. Commissioner Seth Storrs been authorized by the State Board Agriculture start negotiations with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving the offices all county demonstration agents Alabama, where tests have been approved.

4. September 19, 1929 The Southern Democrat Oneonta, AL
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ALABAMA NEWS A resume of the more important events of interest gathered from all sections of the State. A municipality that provides a public park or amusement in a public park for the benefit of its inhabitants is not required to pay state or county license as specified in the 1919 revenue laws, Assistant Attorney General A. A. Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded to the city attorney at Russellville, Ala. Commissioner Seth P. Storrs has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to start negotiations at once with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving sets in the offices of all county demonstration agents in Alabama, where reception tests have been approved. The Mobile County Board of Revenue has adopted a resolution proposing that the county join with the state and federal governments in promoting growth and safety of the forests in Mobile County and has authorized an appropriation to be devoted exclusively to operation of this program. F. W. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician. in his monthly cotton report, which was based on conditions as of Sept. 1, estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this year at 1,216,000 bales, or 97,000 bales more than were harvested in 1928. The Eufaula Bank & Trust Company, which opened for business two years ago in Eufaula with a capital stock of $50,000, met a heavy run by the payment of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was unwarranted. E. M. Weatherly, secretary and traffic manager for the Dothan Chamber of Commerce, announces that the organization has begun a drive for new members, to be continued until the desired results are accomplished. Will Williams was being held in the Bessemer County Jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder, in connection with the shooting of Harvey H. Dabbs at the home of Williams on the Taylor's Ferry Road. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, was cleared of first degree murder charges because of insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex C. Wright, Montgomery police officer, on Aug. 22. Affairs of the City Bank & Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door on July 6 will be liquidated immediately and the bank will not reopen, it was decided at a meeting of its board of directors. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. C. C. Hayden, Montgomery, under the pretext of being a radio repair man, suddenly drew a pistol and escaped, after taking $220 in money. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration of a plot to deliver from the county jail a prisoner who had planned to assist in the robbery of the First National Bank at Wetumpka. The honor of being the first to register at the ninety-ninth opening of the University of Alabama went to two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare Wilson and Miss Ruth Evans, both of Tuscaloosa. Scores of Dixie's leading flower and plant culturists, representing nine Southern states, were in Birmingham for the three-day convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Association. H. L. Williams, of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident on the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons were injured. A 750-acre tract of land northwest of Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by a survey committee as the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. A. J. Hornbuckle, a pugilist, known under the name of Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police on a warrant from Shelby, N. C., which charged first degree murder. A. H. Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, is among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six years. Loss from fire that swept through the second floor of the McCulla & Tyler Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss of $30,000. Miss Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she was trapped beneath an overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize at the annual old-time fiddlers' contest at Fayette recently. Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed her duties as home agent in Calhoun County. The forty-fourth annual convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at Dothan Oct. 29, 30 and 31. Preparations are under way by the State Department of Game and Fisheries for its first annual fresh water fishing contest, which will open Oct. 1 and continue through the month. Prof. I. Willis Russell, former instructor in Johns Hopkins University, has been added to the English faculty at Birmingham-Southerm College for the coming year. J. H. Brown, Birmingham, was fined $25 and his driver's license was suspended for six months by Judge H. B. Abernethy on charges of reckless

5. September 19, 1929 The Advertiser-Journal Haleyville, AL
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ALABAMA NEWS A resume of the more important events of interest gathered from all sections of the State. A municipality that provides publlc park or amusement in public park for the benefit of its inhabitants is not required to pay state or county license as specified in the 1919 revenue laws, Assistant Attorney General A. A. Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded to the city attorney at Russellville, Ala. Commissioner Seth P. Storrs has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to start negotiations at once with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving sets in the offices of all county demonstration agents in Alabama, where reception tests have been approved. The Mobile County Board of Revenue has adopted a resolution proposing that the county join with the state and federal governments in promoting growth and safety of the forests in Mobile County and has authorized an appropriation to be devoted exclusively to operation of this program. F. W. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, in his monthly cotton report, which was based on conditions as of Sept. 1, estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this year at 1,216,000 bales, or 97,000 bales more than were harvested in 1928. The Eufaula Bank & Trust Company, which opened for business two years ago in Eufaula with a capital stock of $50,000, met a heavy run by the payment of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was unwarranted. E. M. Weatherly, secretary and traffic manager for the Dothan Chamber of Commerce, announces that the organization has begun drive for new members, to be continued until the desired results are accomplished. Will Williams being held in the Bessemer County Jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder, in connection with the shooting of Harvey H. Dabbs at the home of Williams on the Taylor's Ferry Road. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, was cleared of first degree murder charges because of insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex C. Wright, Montgomery police officer, on Aug. 22. Affairs of the City Bank & Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door on July 6 will be liquidated immediately and the bank will not reopen, it was decided at a meeting of its board of directors. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. C. C. Hayden, Montgomery, under the pretext of being a radio repair man, suddenly drew pistol and escaped, after taking $220 in money. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration of plot to de: liver from the county jail a prisoner who had planned to assist in the robbery of the First National Bank at Wetumpka. The honor of being the first to register at the ninety-ninth opening of the University of Alabama went to two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare Wilson and Miss Ruth Evans, both of Tuscaloosa. Scores of Dixie's leading flower and plant culturists, representing nine Southern states, were in Birmingham for the three-day convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Association. H. L. Williams, of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident on the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons were injured. A 750-acre tract of land northwest of Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by survey committee as the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. A. J. Hornbuckle, a pugilist, known under the name of Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police on warrant from Shelby, N. C., which charged first degree murder. A. H. Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, is among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six years. Loss from fire that swept through the second floor of the McCulla & Tyler Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss of $30,000. Miss Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she was trapped beneath an overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize at the annual old-time fiddlers' contest at Fayette recently. Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed her duties as home agent in Calhoun County. The forty-fourth annual convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at Dothan Oct. 29, 30 and 31. Preparations are under way by the State Department of Game and Fisheries for its first annual fresh water fishing contest, which will open Oct. 1 and continue through the month. Prof. I. Willis Russell, former instructor in Johns Hopkins University, has been added to the English faculty at Birmingham-Southers College for the coming year. J. H. Brown, Birmingham, was fined $25 and his driver's license was suspended for six months by Judge H. B. Abernethy on charges of reckless driving.

6. September 19, 1929 The Blocton Enterprise West Blocton, AL
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In annual convention Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held than Oct. 29, and Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, assumed duties home agent Calhoun County. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, awarded first prize the annual old-time fiddlers' contest Fayette recently. Miss Mathews suffered burns when she trapped beneath overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. H. Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six Loss from fire that swept through the second floor of the McCulla Tyler Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss of $30,000. Jefferson County Grand Jury has started an investigation into the mysterious death Owen K. Cameron, at Linger Longer Lodge, ham. Gilbert, chief deputy and employe in the Jefferson County sheroffice for years, has been summarily discharged by Sheriff Downs. Brown, Birmingham, fined and his driver's license was pended for six months by Judge Abernethy on charges reckless driving. Prof. Willis Russell, former structor in Johns Hopkins University, has been added to the English faculty at College for the coming An expansion program under way the Tennessee, Alabama Georgia Railway yards at Gadsden. More than $40,000 will spent soon for expandterminal facilities. 570-acre tract of land northwest Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by survey committee the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. Hornbuckle, pugilist, known under the name Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police warrant from Shelby, C., which charged first degree murder. Preparations are under way by the State Department Game and Fisheries for its first annual fresh water fishing contest, which will and continue through the month. Sheriff Holdbrooks. Elmore County, reported frustration plot liver from the county jail prisoner had planned to assist the bery of the First National Bank Wetumpka. municipality that provides lie park amusement in public park for the benefit of its inhabitants required to pay state county license as specified the 1919 enue laws, Assistant Attorney General Evans ruled an opinion warded the attorney Russell- Mobile police holding bear charges robbery after had been captured in the residence Megginson. Williams, of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following automobile accident the Selma Highway near Montgomery In which several persons were injured. The honor being the first to reg. ister the opening of the University Alabama went two freshmen co-eds, Mortinare and both of An unmasked white man after entering the home of Mrs. Montgomery, under the pretext of being radio repair man, suddenly drew pistol and escaped, after ing $220 money. Affairs of the City Bank Trust Birmingham, which closed its door on July will be liquidated immediately and the bank will not decided meeting of open, its board of directors. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, cleared first degree murder charges because of insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex Wright. Montgomery lice Will Williams being held in the Jail charge of Bessemer County assault with intent to murder, with the shooting of Harvey nection Dabbs the home Williams on at the Taylor's Ferry Road. Weatherly, secretary and traffic manager for the Dothan ChamCommerce, announces that the ber has begun drive for organization to continued until members, the desired results accomplished. Eugene Poff, 52, Ardmore, taurant operator, was bound over by Judge Clem, at preliminary Athens await action of hearing the Grand Jury, connection with the Harry Hunter, Ardmore slaying merchant, Sept. The Eufaula Bank Trust Company, which opened for business two Eufaula with capital stock met heavy by the of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was unwarranted. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, in his monthly cotton report, which was based ditions Sept. estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this bales, bales year harvested in 1928. The Mobile County Board of has adopted resolution proposing that the county join with the state and federal in promoting growth and safety the forests Mobile County and has authorized an appropriation be devoted operation this program. Commissioner Seth Storrs has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to start negotiations at once with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio in the offices all county demonstration agents Alabama, where reception have been approved.

7. September 20, 1929 The Phenix-Girard Journal Girard, AL
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ALABAMA NEWS A resume of the more important events of interest gathered from all sections of the State. A municipality that provides publie park or amusement in a public park for the benefit of its inhabitants is not required to pay state or county license as specified in the 1919 revenue laws, Assistant Attorney General A. A. Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded to the city attorney at Russellville, Ala. Commissioner Seth P. Storrs has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to start negotiations at once with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving sets in the offices of all county demonstration agents in Alabama, where reception tests have been approved. The Mobile County Board of Revenue has adopted a resolution proposing that the county join with the state and federal governments in promoting growth and safety of the forests in Mobile County and has authorized an appropriation to be devoted exclusively to operation of this program. F. W. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, in his monthly cotton report, which was based on conditions as of Sept. 1, estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this year at 1,216,000 bales, or 97,000 bales more than were harvested in 1928. The Eufaula Bank & Trust Company, which opened for business two years ago in Eufaula with capital stock of $50,000, met a heavy run by the payment of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was unwarranted. E. M. Weatherly, secretary and traffic manager for the Dothan Chamber of Commerce, announces that the organization has begun drive for new members. to be continued until the desired results are accomplished. Will Williams was being held in the Bessemer County Jail on charge of assault with intent to murder. in connection with the shooting of Harvey H. Dabbs at the home of Williams on the Taylor's Ferry Road. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, was cleared of first degree murder charges because of Insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex C. Wright, Montgomery police officer. on Aug. 22. Affairs of the City Bank & Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door on July 6 will be liquidated immediately and the bank will not reopen, it was decided at a meeting of Its board of directors. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. C. C. Hayden, Montgomery, under the pretext of being radio repair man, suddenly drew pistol and escaped, after taking $220 in money. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration of plot to deliver from the county jail a prisoner who had planned to assist in the robbery of the First National Bank at Wetumpka. The henor of being the first to register at the opening of the University of Alabama went to two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare Wilson and Miss Ruth Evans, both of Tuscaloosa. Scores of Dixie's leading flower and plant culturists, representing nine Southern states, were in Birmingham for the three-day convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Association. H. L. Williams, of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident on the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons were injured. A 750-acre tract of land northwest of Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by a survey committee as the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. A. J. Hornbuckle, a pugilist, known under the name of Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police on warrant from Shelby, N. C., which charged first degree murder. A. H. Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, is among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six years. Loss from fire that swept through the second floor of the McCulla & Tyler Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss of $30,000. Miss Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she was trapped beneath an overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize at the annual old-time fiddlers' contest at Fayette recently. Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed her duties as home agent in Calhoun County. The forty-fourth annual convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at Dothan Oct. 29, 30 and 31. Preparations are under way by the State Department of Game and Fisheries for its first annual fresh water fishing contest, which will open Oct. 1 and continue through the month. Prof. I. Willis Russell, former instructor in Johns Hopkins University, has been added to the English faculty at Birmingham-Southern College for the coming year. J. H. Brown, Birmingham, was fined $25 and his driver's license was suspended for six months by Judge H. B. Abernethy on charges of reckless driving.

8. September 25, 1929 Our Southern Home Livingston, AL
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ALABAMA NEWS A resume of the more important events of interest gathered from all sections of the State. A municipality that provides a pub Iic park or amusement in a public park for the benefit of its inhabitants is not required to pay state or county license as specified in the 1919 revenue laws, Assistant Attorney General A. A. Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded to the city attorney at Russellville, Ala. Commissioner Seth P. Storrs has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to start negotiations at once with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving sets in the offices of all county demonstration agents in Alabama, where reception tests have been approved. The Mobile County Board of Revenue has adopted a resolution proposing that the county join with the state and federal governments in promoting growth and safety of the forests in Mobile*County and has authorized an appropriation to be devoted exclusively to operation of this program. F. W. Gist, state and federal agricultural statistician, in his monthly cotton report, which was based on conditions as of Sept. 1, estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this year at 1,216,000 bales, or 97,000 bales more than were harvested in 1928. The Eufaula Bank & Trust Company, which opened for business two years ago in Eufaula with a capital stock of $50,000, met a heavy run by the payment of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was unwarranted. E. M. Weatherly, secretary and traffic manager for the Dothan Cham ber of Commerce, announces that the organization has begun a drive for new members, to be continued until the desired results are accomplished. Will Williams was being held in the Bessemer County Jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder, in connection with the shooting of Harvey H. Dabbs at the home of Williams on the Taylor's Ferry Road. Joseph Dodsen Choate, 26, was cleared of first degree murder charges because of insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex C. Wright, Montgomery police officer, on Aug. 22. Affairs of the City Bank & Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door on July 6 will be liquidated immediately and the bank will not reopen, it was decided at a meeting of its board of directors. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. C. C. Hayden, Montgomery, under the pretext of being a radio repair man, suddenly drew a pistol and escaped, after taking $220 in money. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration of a plot to deliver from the county jail a prisoner who had planned to assist in the robbery of the First National Bank at Wetumpka. The honor of being the first to register at the ninety-ninth opening of the University of Alabama went to two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare Wilson and Miss Ruth Evans, both of Tuscaloosa. Scores of Dixie's leading flower and plant culturists, representing nine Southern states, were in Birmingham for the three-day convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Association. H. L. Williams, of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident on the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons were injured. A 750-acre tract of land northwest of Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by a survey committee as the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. A. J. Hornbuckle, a pugilist, known under the name of Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police on a warrant from Shelby, N. C., which charged first degree murder. A. H. Carmichael, of Tuscumbia, is among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six years. Loss from fire that swept through the second floor of the McCulla & Tyler Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss of $30,000. Miss Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she was trapped beneath an overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. Charles Stripling, widely known Kennedy fiddler, was awarded first prize at the annual old-time fiddlers' contest at Fayette recently. Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed her duties as home agent in Calhoun County. The forty-fourth annual convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held at Do. than Oct. 29, 30 and 31.

9. October 2, 1929 Daily Mountain Eagle Jasper, AL
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ALABAMA NEWS A resume of the more important events of interest gathered from all sections of the State. A municipality that provides a pub lic park or amusement in a public park for the benefit of its inhabitants is not required to pay state or county license as specified in the 1919 revonue laws, Assistant Attorney General A. A. Evans ruled in an opinion forwarded to the city attorney at Russellville, Ala. Commissioner Seth P. Storrs has been authorized by the State Board of Agriculture to start negotiations at once with Alabama Polytechnic Institute for establishing radio receiving sets in the offices of all county demonstration agents in Alabama. where reception tests have been approved. The Mobile County Board of Revenue has adopted a resolution proposing that the county join with the state and federal governments in promoting growth and safety of the forests in Mobile County and has authorized an appropriation to be devoted exclusively to operation of this program. F. W. Gist. state and federal agricultural statistician, in his monthly cotton report. which was based on conditions as of Sept. 1, estimated Alabama's prospective cotton yield this year at 1,216,000 bales, or 97,000 bales more than were harvested in 1928. The Eufaula Bank & Trust Company, which opened for business two years ago in Eufaula with a capital stock of $50,000, met a heavy run by the payment of all checks presented. Bank officials claim the run was unwarranted. E. M. Weatherly, secretary and traffic manager for the Dothan Chamber of Commerce, announces that the organization has begun a drive for new members. to be continued until the desired results are accomplished. Will Williams was being held in the Bessemer County Jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder. in connection with the shooting of Harvey H. Dabbs at the home of Williams on the Taylor's Ferry Road. Joseph Dodsen Choate. 26, was cleared of first degree murder charges because of insufficient evidence. The charges against him followed the slaying of Rex C. Wright, Montgomery police officer. on Aug. 22. Affairs of the City Bank & Trust Company, Birmingham, which closed its door on July 6 will be liquidated immediately and the bank will not reopen, it was decided at a meeting of its board of directors. An unmasked white man who, after entering the home of Mrs. C. C. Hayden, Montgomery, under the pretext of being a radio repair man, suddenly drew pistol and escaped, after taking $220 in money. Sheriff Holdbrooks, Elmore County, reported frustration of a plot to deliver from the county jail a prisoner who had planned to assist in the robbery of the First National Bank at Wetumpka. The honor of being the first to regLister at the ninety-ninth opening of the University of Alabama went to two freshmen co-eds, Miss Mortinare Wilson and Miss Ruth Evans, both of Tuscaloosa. Scorts of Dixie's leading flower and plant culturists, representing nine Southern states, were in Birmingham for the three-day convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Association. H. L. Williams, of Selma, was charged with reckless driving following an automobile accident on the Selma Highway near Montgomery in which several persons were injured. A 750-acre tract of land northwest of Fairhope, in Baldwin County, has been selected by a survey committee as the site for the Gulf Coast Agricultural Experiment Station. A. J. Hornbuckle, a pugilist, known under the name of Jack Edwards was arrested by Alabama City police on a warrant from Shelby, N. C., which charged first degree murder. A. II. Carmichael. of Tuscumbia, is among the three members of the State Board of education reappointed by Gov. Graves for the coming six years. Loss from fire that swept through the S cond floor of the McCulla & Tyler Baking Company, Birmingham, caused an approximate loss of $30,000. Miss Jewel Mathews suffered severe burns when she Was trapped beneath an overturned automobile on the Bee Line Highway, south of Decatur. Charles Stripling. widely known Kenn fiddler, was awarded first prize at the annual old-time fiddlers' contest at Fayette recently. Mrs. Florence Farish, former Colbert County home demonstration agent, has assumed her duties as home agent in Calhoun County. The forty fourth annual convention of the Alabama Woman's Christian Temp rance Union will be held at Dothan Oct. 29. 30 and 31. Preparations are under way by the State D partment of Game and Fisheries for its first annual fresh water fishing contest, which will open Oct. 1 and continue through the month. Prof. I. Willis Russell, former in structor in Johns Hopkins University has been added to the English faculty at Birmingham-Southern College for the coming year. J. H. Brown, Birmingham, was fined $25 and his driver's license was sus pended for six months by Judge H. B Abernethy on charges of reckless driving.