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This Day (October 23) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers                    Compiled by Thomas Hutchens  Today's ...
10/23/2026

This Day (October 23) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers

Compiled by Thomas Hutchens

Today's Photograph is of the Belk-Hudson Co. on Washington Street in the 1950's. See the entry for October 23, 1951 for the rest of the story.

Saturday, October 23, 1976-The Huntsville Times-Metropolitan Opera star Roberta Peters goes over the music with Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Conductor Marx Pales during Friday's rehearsal for a concert with the symphony tonight. Miss Peters rehearsed with the symphony in the Von Braun Civic Center Concert Hall.

Great Meal. Great Deal. Good Sun. Only-October 24, 1976-Shrimp Dinner-$1.99. Eat In or Take Home. Captain D's. A great little seafood place. Huntsville Locations Only: 660 North Parkway (Next to Handy Dan's) Phone 539-5751, 4314 University Drive (Across from U.A.H.) Phone 837-6780, 1009 Airport Road-Westbury Shopping Center-Phone 881-5551.

Tuesday, October 23, 1951-The Huntsville Times- Shop Belk's For Wednesday Bargains- Repeat Sale-Last Shipment Was A Quick Sellout. 10-Rib Umbrellas-$1.98-Colorful Rayon, Solid Colors, Patterns-Main Floor. Ladies' Raincoats-$1.98-Detachable Hood, Roomy Pockets, Choice of 6 colors-Main Floor. Belk-Hudson. (See Photograph)

Tuesday October 23, 1928-The Huntsville Daily Times-Smith-men and Hooverites stand shoulder trying on these fine suits and o'coats. This stock is loyal to both parties and men from both parties are its guests. There is much to be done in selection before election-both sides realize it and both democrats and republicans are grooming themselves for triumph. Victorious styles in suits and over-garments coupled with courageous values- $20 to $35. New Style Hats-$4, $5 to $8. Arrow Shirts-$1.50, $1.95 and $2.50. Fall weight Oxfords-$5, $6 to $9.50. Sweaters-Underwear. Fowler Brothers-Jefferson Street.

The First Frost Is Due In Huntsville Tomorrow! Better select your suit and overcoat Now. We have for your approval the biggest showing of quality merchandise ever shown in Huntsville. Suits, Overcoats and Hats that are fashioned by the world's foremost clothiers-Hickey-Freeman, Braeburn, Clothcraft, Heldman, Michael Sterns. Lumberjacks, Sweaters, Shoes, Shirts. Dunnavant's-Clothing-Shoes-Everything To Wear For The Whole Family. We sell you good merchandise as cheaply as good merchandise can be sold.

Saturday, October 23, 1886-The Huntsville Gazette-New Residence on Adams Avenue-During his recent visit to the city, Col. James F. O'Shaughnessey , purchased the lot on the corner of Locust and Adams Avenue and wiill erect an elegant and handsome residence. We are informed , 15 months ago, this lot was valued at $1,700 and was sold the other day at advance of several thousand dollars.

Saturday, October 23, 1819-The Alabama Republican-The Greatest Curiosity now exhibited in America- A Living Elephant will be exhibited in Huntsville , on Wednesday, the 27 inst. and continue one week only. Hours of exhibition from Nine in the morning till Five in the evening. Admittance- 50 cents -Children -half price.

Huntsville Library-The stockholders in the Huntsville Library, are informed that the Books are opened at the office of J.N. S. Jones, Esq. next door to the Printing Office, on the street leading to Ditto's Landing. The Library will be opened and Books delivered, every Tuesday and Friday from half past 11 o'clock A.M. to half past 12. John Boardman, Librarian.

📚From the Stacks📚It’s always interesting to learn about the context in which our ancestors lived. Context informs us of ...
10/23/2026

📚From the Stacks📚

It’s always interesting to learn about the context in which our ancestors lived. Context informs us of the decisions they made and why they made them. Have you ever wondered why an ancestor moved across the country, left behind a successful business, or chose an unexpected career path?

When we look at historical records, we often only see the "what" - a date of migration, a change in occupation, or a sudden relocation. But understanding the historical, economic, and social context in which a decision was made can give us the "why."

At HMCPL’s Special Collections department, our social studies collection provides a large selection of reference materials for learning about society, government, community, preservation, and the context in which our ancestors lived.

Our collection includes records for the following subjects:

- Indigenous Society: Learn about the community networks, culture, and removal of Indigenous Peoples.
- Black Society: See the court cases, lawyers, and movements that fought for Black personhood from the Antebellum to the Civil Rights Movement.
- Government and Labor: Find out about our early presidents, industries, and political groups.
- Preservation: Use our guides to find best practices on researching public history and exercising historic preservation.

Visit Special Collections today and understand your ancestors in a new way!

This Day (October 22) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers      Compiled by Thomas Hutchens Today's Photograph is o...
10/22/2026

This Day (October 22) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers

Compiled by Thomas Hutchens

Today's Photograph is of The Grand Theatre on Jefferson Street in the 1950's. See the entry for October 22, 1951 for the rest of the story.

Friday, October 22, 1976-The Huntsville Times-It Got a Little Nippy Outside-If you were a football fan Thursday night, it was an occasion to get bundled up. And with good reason. The temperature in North Alabama hit a record-low 34 degrees early this morning. These three young women, all Huntsville High students, got out their heaviest coats to watch Huntsville and Austin of Decatur play their football game at Milton Frank Stadium. Laurie Grisham, Becky Blue and Susan Goodwin.

Monday, October 22, 1951-The Huntsville Times-The New Grand Theatre-Now Showing-Doors Open 12:45 P.M.-Phone 817. One Woman and 4 Men---Desperate Adventures Dare the Terrows of the Wilds-Crosswinds-Every Thrill In Color By Technicolor-Starring John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Forrest Tucker, Also Alan Mowbray, John Abbott. Robert Lowery. (See Photograph)

Friday, October 22, 1926-The Huntsville Daily Times-The Briar! We'Ve Got Them, the new shoe styles in soft tan calf leather. Just what you want for the Fall days. You would expect to pay more for this kind of style, here you'll save money. There is a wide range to select from , all designed by Selz-famous for style and workmanship -$5, $6, to $9.50. Ask us to show you the Briar. Fowler Brothers-Jefferson Street.

There He Goes!! For a Touchdown! Richard Dix "The Quarterback" With Esther Ralston-A Paramount Picture. All the excitement, glamor and color that fills the Polo Grounds with 70,000 enthusiasts is packed into this new Dix special. The Lyric Theatre-Monday and Tuesday.

Saturday, October 22, 1892-The Huntsville Gazette-Ex-Congressman Miller of South Carolina, distinguished as one of our ablest and most representative and successful public men of the South was in the city Wednesday night and Thursday, stopping at the residence of Charles Hendley in the Davis Grove.

Friday, October 22, 1824-The Alabama Republican-The Rev. Messrs. Bester and Burn (Baptists) will preach at the Masonic Hall in this place on Sunday the 7th of next month.

Iron & Castings -In Store and for sale, By S.D. Morgan & Co. 14 tons of assorted Castings, 20 dozen bloomed & refined Bar Iron.

For Rent, Two commodious Brick Offices, on Madison Street, next to F. T. Mastin & Co.'s store. John Boardman.

This Day (October 21) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers      Compiled by Thomas Hutchens Today's Photograph is o...
10/21/2026

This Day (October 21) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers

Compiled by Thomas Hutchens

Today's Photograph is of The Henderson National Bank on Jefferson Street in the 1950's. See the entry for October 21, 1951 for the rest of the story.

Thursday, October 21, 1976-The Huntsville Times-Twickenham Station-Happy Hour-3:30 To 6:30-7 Days A Week-Special Prices-Oyster & Shrimp Bar-Across From The Civic Center On Williams Street.

In Concert Chicago-Tonight 8 P.M. Von Braun Civic Center Arena-Tickets On Sale Now! $7.00 In Advance $8.00 Day Of Show.

Sunday, October 21. 1951-The Huntsville Times- Many a man has mounted to business success on these Four Basic Steps-To get started and then to keep headed up-ward, ambitious men and women today use at least four basic banking services: Savings Account, Checking Account, Safe Deposit Box, Financing or Loan Service. It's surprising how soon after taking the first step-regular savings-you can take the others "In your stride" and really go places. Come in and talk it over-won't you? The Henderson National Bank, Huntsville, Alabama-"Strength and Service" (See Photograph)

Thursday, October 21, 1926-The Huntsville Daily Times-It's Here At Last! At The Grand Theatre-Today-Tomorrow-Saturday-Milton Sills-Men Of Steel with Doris Kenyon. Made In Alabama-With more than 2000 Alabama people in the cast. Prices-15-30-40 cents. Show starts at 2:00-4:15-6:30-8:45.

Saturday, October 21, 1893-The Huntsville Gazette-Carpenters and contractors will find all kinds of tools, locks, hinges, nails, etc., etc. cheap at Nolen & Jones.

House keepers should not fail to call and see the magnificent line of cook stoves and ranges, every thing from a cheap step stove to a fine cast or steel Range, very cheap at Nolen & Jones.

Thursday, October 21, 1858- The Southern Advocate-Corn Meal- The Corn Mill at the Huntsville Steam Flouring Mills is now in operation. You can get your Corn ground at all times. They want to buy two thousand barrels of shelled corn, for which they will pay the highest market price.

This Day (October 16) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers      Compiled by Thomas Hutchens Today's Photograph is o...
10/16/2026

This Day (October 16) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers

Compiled by Thomas Hutchens

Today's Photograph is of the Whitesburg -Drive-In Theatre in the 1950's. See the entry for October 16, 1951 for the rest of the story.

Saturday, Otober 16, 1976-The Huntsville Times-Huntsville High Head Coach Larry McCoy told it like it was. "They just whipped our fannies," he said. What was the turning point of the game McCoy was asked. "When we lined up," said M cCoy. Butler ended up whipping its city rivals 42-24, but the game was much worse than that. Like the halftime score was 42-8 Rebels. Butler celebrated Homecoming at Milton Frank Stadium last night by rolling up 392 yards on the ground and 78 through the air for 470 yards total offense.

From The Islander Restaurant-2800 South Parkway-Open 11:00 A.M. All Day Saturday & Sunday Specials- Alaskan Crab Legs or BBQ Baby Back Ribs, or Combination Plate of Crab Legs & Barbecued Ribs-$5.95- All You Can Eat.

Tuesday, October 16, 1951-The Huntsville Times-Only 58 Shopping Days Until Christmas- Buy your Gifts on our Lay-A-Way Plan. A. L. Hipp, Jeweler "Established 1902" 102 Washington St. Phone 1024.

Load Up the Family! Drive Out To The Whitesburg Drive-In Tonight! Tonight and Wednesday-McDonald Cary, Maureen O'Hara In "Comanche Territory" Open 5:30 P.M. -Start 6:00 P.M. (See Photograph)

Tueasday, October 16, 1928-The Huntsville Daily Times-Make Your Car Look Like New With genuine Duco Paint-We have all the latest colors. New Equipment-expert painters. Let us make an estimate on your car. Every job guaranteed. The Pierce Auto Co.-In Taylor Motor Company's Former Location-Meridian Street-Phone 683.

Saturday, October 16, 1886-The Huntsville Gazette-Huntsville Steam Bottling Works-Manufacturers of Carbonated Drinks From Distilled Spring Water. For Sale by all Groceries, Confectionaries and Saloons. Bowling & Sugg-Huntsville, Ala.

Saturday, October 16, 1819-The Alabama Republican-Candles, Wh***ey and Porter. The subscribers inform their friends and the public, that they are at present enabled to supply them with New Candles, Old Wh***ey, & Draught Porter which is neither new or old, but just in its prime. Phelan & Dillon. The highest market price paid for Tallow, in Cash.

This Day (October 15) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers    Compiled by Thomas Hutchens Today's Photograph is of ...
10/15/2026

This Day (October 15) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers

Compiled by Thomas Hutchens

Today's Photograph is of the Ace Loan Co. on Jefferson Street in the 1950's. See the entry for October 15, 1951 for the rest of the story.

Friday, October 15, 1976-The Huntsville Times-Stop and Smell the Roses at the Rose Show Presented by Huntsville Twickenham Rose Society-Saturday , October 16-Parkway City Mall-Drake At South Memorial Parkway.

Fantasy Playhouse Presents "Aladdin" October 23 & 24-1:30 & 4:30 P.M. Von Braun Civic Center Playhouse.

For...17 Years-Terry's Pizza and Lounge-Delivery-Huntsville's Finest Pizza-Italian Foods and Sandwiches. Party Rooms-3 Locations.

Prime Rib:$2.99-You never had it so good! Get rare satisfaction. Carved from hot roast prime ribs of beef. This amazing steakhouse buy includes baked potato or french fries, plus crunchy Sizzler toast! Prices good 4:00 P.M. Friday October 15 thru Closing Sunday , October 17. Sizzler Family Steak Hose- 1010 North Memorial Parkway.

Monday, October 15, 1951-The Huntsville Times-The New Grand Theatre-Now Showing-Doors Open 12:45 P.M. Phone 817. Harry Brock..he prefers blondes-but he's no gentleman! Paul Verrall...he knows too much about the wrong things! Billie Dawn... a Dawn that really comes up like thunder! Broadway's Biggest Hit...Born Yesterday Starring Judy Holliday, William Holden, Broderick Crawford.

$$$$$$ Are You Short Of Cash-Low Rates, Terms To Suit Your Needs-Ace Loan Co. Offices 3-4 Hutchens Building-Telephone 356. (See Photograph)

Friday, October 15, 1926-The Huntsville Daily Times-Choose any Fowler Brothers suit or Top Coat without fear of costliness. You can afford any suit or top coat in this store or it wouldn't be here. There is no chance of your falling in love with something you cannnot have-if the style appeals to you so will the price-so don't pay first attention to the cost mark on the sleeve ticket-just go ahead and reach your destination in desire and you'll experience no difficulty in the financial details. Kirscbaum and Curlee Suits $25 to $35. Top Coats $17.50 to $29.50. Nunn Bush, Selz and Star Brand Shoes. Fowler Brothers-"Lower the Cost of Dressing Well".

Saturday, October 15, 1892-The Huntsville Gazette-At Scottsboro Tonight- Hon. R.W. Austin, Republican nominee for Congress, has canceled his engagement to speak at Gurley tonight and will address the people at Scottsboro, that being a more convenient point for all to hear him. Scottsboro Republicans should see that he has a rousing reception.

Friday, October 15, 1824-The Alabama Republican-A large Umbrella, green silk, a little rubbed on the side, a duck's head on the handle, was some time since left by the owner at some store or shop in this town, not recollected. Any person leaving the same at this office shall be suitably rewarded.

This Day (October 14) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers     Compiled by Thomas Hutchens Today's Photograph is of...
10/14/2026

This Day (October 14) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers

Compiled by Thomas Hutchens

Today's Photograph is of the S. H. Kress & Co. on Washington Street in the 1950's. See the entry for October 14, 1951 for the rest of the story.

Thursday,, October 14, 1976-The Huntsville Times-At 2.09 P.M. Wednesday, the strains of "America The Beautiful" beamed out from the state's first fulltime public radio station, the Huntsville Public Library's WLRH-FM.

T. P. Crockmiers-Fresh Seafod Flown In Daily-2006 Country Club Avenue-Across From The Alabama Theatre-Phone 534-4512.

Sunday, October 14, 1951-The Huntsville Times-For Your Convenience-"Dear Customer" The Following Store's New Store Hours-Starting Monday October 15th will be Weekdays-Monday Through Friday- 8:30 To 5:30 P.M.- Bonnet Box, McLellans, S.H. Kress Co. and W. T. Grant will open each morning at 9 o'clock instead of 8:30. Saturdays-8:30 To 7:00 P.M. Through surveys and a study of shopping habits of our customers we believe these new stour hours will enable us to serve you better, and that they will be more convenient for our customers. A.L. Hipp, Jewelers, Becker's Department Store, Bitting & Wilson, Bonnett Box, Busch Jewelry, Butler's Shoe Store, Clift & Holmberg, Community Store, Davis Store, Dixie Shops, Dunnavant's, Harold's Department Store, I.Wind & Co., Jewel Shop, Johnson & Mahoney, Mangels, Martha Gayle Shop, Mary Shoppe, McLellans, S. H. Kress & Co., Southern Shoe Store, Uptain's Shoe Store, Vicki Frocks, W.T. Grant. (See Photograph)

Butler Grill-Phone 9181-Formerly George's Cafe- 1103 W. Clinton St. New Operation Under The Capable Management Of James T. Taylor-Recently Connected With Redstone Arsenal Cafeteria. Try Our Sunday Menu-Choice Of Young Roast Turkey or Home Baked Ham, Dressing, New Peas, Cranberry Sauce, Celery Sticks, Snowflake Potatoes, Hot Rolls-75 cents-Drink And Dessert Extra. We Specialize In Seafoods-Devilled Crab, Jumbo Shrimp, Select Oysters, Cream Dipped Catfish Steaks, Filet of Flounder, Red Snapper Steaks. Choice Steaks. Also-Variety Of Delicious Sandwiches.

Thursday, October 14, 1926-The Huntsville Daily Times-'There's No place like Holmes" Holmes Furniture Company-And now comes a week for the home-that you may be interested in improving its beauty and its comfort for the long indoor months. In co-operation with the National "Home Beautiful Week" We have arranged our store throughout for a week of demonstration and individual displays of the new styles in home furnishing. Interesting to every home maker concerned with bettering her abode and just as interesting from point of value. It will pay you to come in and browse around for new ideas. Scores of special offerings with exceptional savings. Practically the entire first floor is devoted to a grand display of living room suites. Home Beautiful Week.

The Newest of the New! Women's Winter Coats- Smartly styled of choice fabrics. These are just the sort of snug coats for crisp winter days. There are swagger coats for sports or general utility wear, elaborately fur trimmed models for street and day time wear. The high grade tailoring and fine quality linings show them to be remarkable values. Stout sizes, junior sizes-regular sizes. Sam Schiffman & Co. The Friendly Store.

Saturday, October 14, 1893-The Huntsville Gazette-Alabastine, Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty and a full stock of Painters supplies-Anderson & Dement-Dealer In Fresh Drugs and Chemicals- Try Our Pineapple, and Cherry Ice, and Soda Water pure with Frut Juices.

Coal! Coal! The Best Domestic Coal on the Market. Red Ash, Glen Mary, Jellico And Bon Air. Also The Very Best Steam Coal-My Prices Are Moderate. Stove Wood, Cut -Ready for Use. Office in the Halsey Buildig opposite the Huntsville Hotel. C.H. Halsey.

Thursday, October 14, 1858-The Southern Advocate-The Weather-We had slight frosts last week but they did no material damage. We were visited with a fine rain on Monday morning, and the dust has disappeared. It is now cloudy and chilly .

Fire- About 2 o'clock on Friday morning last, the Gin House belonging to Judge F.L. Hammond in this county was consumed by fire, with about 50 bales of cotton. It is not known how the fire originated. The cotton was the choicest of the crop, and the loss is quite a severe one, about $5,000.

This Day (October 13) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers           Compiled by Thomas Hutchens Today's Photograph...
10/13/2026

This Day (October 13) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers

Compiled by Thomas Hutchens

Today's Photograph is of The Grand Thetre on Jefferson street in the 1920's. See the entry for October 13, 1926 for the rest of the story.

Wednesday, October 13, 1976-The Huntsville Times-Senior Citizen Craft Show & Sale-Thursday and Friday-October 14th & 15th-Parkway City Mall-Drake At South Parkway.

Thursday Only From 5 P.M. 'Til Closing-Your Choice : Super Chef And Regular Fries or Ham and Cheese Sandwich And Regular Fries-99 cents. You get more at Burger Chef-All Huntsville locations.

University Playhouse -Presents Noel Coward's Private Lives-VBCC Playhouse-Oct. 14-15-16-8:15 P.M., Oct. 17-2:30 P.M. Tickets $3.00-Students $2.00.

Sunday, October 13, 1957-The Huntsville Times-Grants-Known for Values. Pet Headquarters-Tropical Fish, Parakeets, Canaries, Other Rare Birds And Pets-Come To Grants For All Pets And Supplies-Tropical Fish, Tanks, Equipment, Bird and Pet Feeds, Cages, Special Needs. W. T. Grant Co.-115 Washington Street.

Wednesday, October 13, 1926-The Huntsville Daily Times-There's No Place Like Home Especially When It Has a Good Piano In It. We have ba Good Piano ready to be placed in your home. One that will supply you with a full measure of happiness, and make your home more attractive to all. The quality of our intruments is the highest. Our prices are in reach of all. Our terms will be found very attractive to you. Our service to the musical people will be found to be 100 per cent. Cable-Shelby-Burton Piano Co. Edwin Hall, Manager-107 Washington Street-The House That Stands For Quality.

The Grand Theatre-Soon-Milton Sills -Men Of Steel with Doris Kenyon. Written by Milton Sills. (See Photograph)

Saturday, October 13, 1883-The Huntsville Gazette-The old water wheel at the Spring was torn away this week, preparatory to putting in the improved Wilder Turbine.

Yesterday found the largest crowd at the Fair on record.

Finest line of Toilet Soaps in Huntsville at Lambert's Drug Store.

Friday, October 13, 1820-The Alabams Republican-Scientifical Theatre- Mr. Vincent Dumilieu most respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Huntsville and vicinity, that on Saturday evening the 14th inst. at the Huntsville Inn, he will bring forward a new & splendid Entertainment, consisting of almost incredible experiments in Natural Magic, Philosophy and elegant Dexterity of Hand, which have never been excelled by any performer in America-The whole to conclude with his swallowing a Sword 26 inches in length.

This Day (October 11) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers    Compiled by Thomas Hutchens Today's Photograph is of ...
10/11/2026

This Day (October 11) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers

Compiled by Thomas Hutchens

Today's Photograph is of the Martin Theatre on Washington Street in the 1970's. See the entry for October 11, 1976 for the rest of the story.

Monday, October 11, 1976-The Huntsville Times- Save 75 cents-Special Offer-Buy One Krystal King And Get One Free. Buy one Krystasl King , a quarter pound 100% beef hamburger served on a toasted sesame seed bun, and get the second one free. Regular price $1.50 for only 75 cents. Offer good with coupon only from October 11 through 10 p.m. Sunday October 17, 1976 at participating Krystal Restaurants. Krystal's What You're Hungry For.

Sport Parachutists....Have Fun-All you have to do is stand in the airplane door and jump. Simple enough, right? Huntsville Sport Parachute Club proved that in a points meet at Epps Air Park near Harvest. Points are scored by the distance in meters that a jumper lands from a target approximately six inches in diameter. Sometimes, the landing can be a bit rough. However, the parachutists all agree that the feeling of freeflight preceding the landing more than makes up for a few jolts.

He's clean. He's mean. He's the go-between. Charles Bronson is Ray St. Ives. St. Ives. Martin Theatre-Downtown/539-8431. 7:00, 9:00. (See Photograph)

The Rancher Dinner-$1.19-A whole third pound of chopped beefsteak that 's three-quarters sirloin, Flame-broiled 'n'pure delicious. Served on a big platter with lots of golden fries, Texas toast and fresh garden salad! You get more to like at Burger Chef. All Huntsville locations.

Thursday, October 11, 1951-The Huntsville Times-A Wrapper To Remember- Fresher! Miles and Miles Fresher...Ideal Sandwich Bread-On Sale At Your Favorite Grocer! Baked Daily In Huntsville.

Loans-Cash-$10 and Up Personal-Auto-Southern Finance Co. (Over Hutchens) "Authorized Money Lender"

Monday, October 11, 1926-The Huntsville Daily Times-A Real Treat---The Dale Troy Orchestra-Eleven-Musicians and Entertainers-Added Attraction-Thursday-Matinee and Night with "The Rainmaker" Matinee-10-20-30 cents, Night-10-30-40 cents. At The Lyric Theatre of Course.

Saturday, October 11, 1890-The Huntsville Gazette-Stay away from the circus.

Remember winter is ahead.

Save your money and stay out of the circus Oct. 17th.

The city fathers at once replaced the bridge over Davis Spring Branch.

Hon. R. W. Austin and others will speak here next Wednesday night.

Friday, October 11, 1822-The Alabama Republican-Theatre- Mr. S. Drake's Benefit and The Last Night. On Saturday Evening, October 12, will be presented Coleman's celebrated Play of The Iron Chest, with the laughable Afterpiece of Turn Out, Or, A Peep At Politics.

Huntsville Library-The annual meeting of the Stockholders in the Huntsville Library Company for the election of Directors and a Treasurer, will be held at the Library Room, on Thursday the 24th inst. at 4 o'clock P.M. Samuel Hazard, Secretary.

For Sale , A Second Hand Piano Forte-Apply to Mogans & Turner.

This Day (October 10) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers     Compiled by Thomas Hutchens  Today's Photograph is o...
10/10/2026

This Day (October 10) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers

Compiled by Thomas Hutchens

Today's Photograph is of The Huntsville Coffee Co. on Washington Street in the 1920's. See the entry for October 10, 1926 for the rest of the story.

Sunday, October 10, 1976-The Huntsville Times-Heart of Huntsvville Mall-Huntsville, Alabama -Celebrating 15th Birthday-Third Annual Fiddlers Convention and Bluegrass Contest- Fri. and Sat. , Oct. 15th and 16th, 1976.

1977 New Car Show -Oct. 11-16-The Newest, Best, and Most Beautiful From...Bill Penney Olds Toyota, Bob Tabb Cadillac, Continental Cars, Dewey Brazelton's Imports, Huntsville Dodge, Lee-Bentley, Ray & Pearman Lincoln-Mercury, Royal Cheverolet, Smith Pontiac, Stockton Buick-Opel, Superior AMC/Jeep Inc. Universal Volkswagon, and Woody Anderson Ford. Tomorrow through Saturday, The Mall Merchants ' Association invites you and your family to see the beautiful new '77 cars on display in The Mall. Plush and luxurious. Sleek and Sporty. Small and economical. You'll see them all under one roof...free! When it comes to selecting your new car...or shopping for fall...why look all over...when The Mall has it all? The Mall- North Memorial Parkway At University Drive.

Where shall we go on our Sunday Drive? Why Not Shop At...Hickory Farms Of Ohioo-The Mall-10-9 and 1-6 Sunday. America's Leading Cheese Stores.

Twickenham Station Ready To Open-With a caboose for a bar and a passenger car for a dining room , Twickenham Station opens its doors Monday on Williams Street across from the Von Braun Civic Center. The restaurant-lounge will serve its specialty, prime rib, and other entrees and beverages in antique-filled rooms from 11 a.m. until midnight. Walker Mead will manage the facility.

Wednesday, October 10, 1951-The Huntsville Times-Holiday Notice-All Huntsville Banks will be close Friday, October 12, 1951 in observance of Columbus and Fraternal Day, a legal holiday in Alabama.

W. R. Austin, DDS announces the opening of offices for the General Practice of Denistry at Uptown Building Suite 204-108 S. Washington St.-Telephone 4526.

Sunday, October 10, 1926-The Huntsville Daily Times- On a Cool, Crisp Morning Twickenham Blend Coffee-There's a Flavor You Will Favor. The happiest day you ever spent could have been marred by coffee which was improperly selected. There are no chances to take with Twickenham Blend . That rich flavor is retained indefinitely because it has been properly roasted and packed. At Your Grocers. Twickenham Blend Coffee-Huntsville Cofee Co. (See Photograph)

Saturday, October 10, 1891-The Huntsville Gazette-Last Day of the Fair.

The city School is Full.

W.H. Harris' new Nickel Plate Railroad Circus will show Monday on ther grounds opposite the Depot.

The city during the week has been filled with strangers and business in nearly every branch has been good.

Friday, October 10, 1823-The Alabama Republican-Flour, Sugar , & c. Just Received , and for sale by Estell, Malone, Metcalf & Co. A quantity of superfine Flour, fresh from the Cincinnati mills. Also , a quantity of Brown Sugar. Likewise, A few barrels of 4th proof Peach Brandy, very old and good.

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