Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), September 19 1827
A most wicked and barbarous deed was perpetrated on the plantation of Mrs. Bedford about three miles distant from Florence, Alabama on the night of the 13th July. Thirteen of Mrs. Bedford’s catle had their bodies ripped open so that part of their entrails came through and five of her horses had their throat cut. Six of the cattle and one of the horses were dead when we last heard of them. (Contributed by Nancy Piper)

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), September 19 1827
A most wicked and barbarous deed was perpetrated on the plantation of Mrs. Bedford about three miles distant from Florence, Alabama on the night of the 13th July. Thirteen of Mrs. Bedford’s catle had their bodies ripped open so that part of their entrails came through and five of her horses had their throat cut. Six of the cattle and one of the horses were dead when we last heard of them. (Contributed by Nancy Piper)

The Forked Deer Blade (Jackson TN) 12 Jun 1884
Miss Rose Fenner of Florence AL is visiting the family of her brother, Dr. Fenner on Baltimore St.

From Marion Herald, Marion County , AL , August 24, 1888
Florence, Ala., May 14th, 1888 - Mr. Editor: from W. A. D. (Submitted by Veneta McKinney)
As I have not seen anything from this place in your valuable paper; it is with pleasure that I shall attempt to offer you a few words. We are now enjoying the salubrious spring weather, in all its beauties of nature; with now and then a pleasant new life-giving rain which settles the dust and gives the children dough out of which to make hot mud pies.

Florence is now building in earnest and not devoting any of her busy time to booms and building of air-castles. The thundering foot-steps of the locomotive will soon be heard on the new road from here to Nashville , and it is rumored that a picnic excursion will be given when through trains are started. The rails are now being put down rapidly. An iron furnace and stove foundry are under construction and will soon be in operation

A spoke and handle factory is nearly ready to being work.

Such machinery as a dish factory, compress, steam laundry, electric lights, water works, and bakery are in successful operation.

The Florence Hotel, quite a commodious and well furnished building, is quite an addition to the city, and is accommodating many travelers who pay the city a visit. While the city is improving, the Normal School is also keeping pace. Vocal Music, Calisthenics, and drawing have been added and doing good work. A Baptist Church will soon be erected in the city.

Picnics and excursions are now in order, and are being highly enjoyed by many of the young folks. A negro boy was drowned in a pond at the M. & C. depot on last Saturday. The Sheffield Furnace, at Sheffield , is now turning out pig iron, and the ore used is said to very fine.

Fearing this will find its way to the waste basket, I shall write no more tat this time. Wishing you happiness and success, I am yours truly.

Anniston Star Alabama 17 March 1929
Miss Dorothy Russell will leave today for Florence to resume her studies at the Florence Normal School.

Anniston Star Alabama 22 March 1929
A second attempted jail break within a month was frustarted by Sheriff W.L. Stutts of Lauderdale County hee today. Negro prisoners were caught int he act of battering bricks from the wall with window weights they secured by cutting through the window with a knife. A plot to effect a wholesale delivery was discovered several days ago when a bar on one of the windows was found sawed through.

Anniston Star Alabama 28 March 1929
Economy Wholesale Company recently established in Florence.

Anniston Star Alabama 09 April 1929
Mrs James Roberts of Florence, and Mrs. W.O. Stevens and Mrs. E.P. Kingsber of Huntsville will attend the session of North Alabama Presbyterial in Anniston the 14th and 15th of April.

Anniston Star Alabama 10 July 1930
Melvin Merks, 27,was in the Lauderdale County Jail today charged with the death of his wife April 10, 1930. He was arrested last night and is being held without bond pending preliminary hearing. Merks' 26 year old wife died in a hospital here from what physicians said was the result of an alleged illegal operation.

Anniston Star Alabama 27 April 1930
Florence AL - April 26, 1930 - G.D. Wallace, 32 and his brother R.H. Wallace, 37 of Cherokee, near here, wee killed today when cars on a freight train they were riding became uncoupled, throwing them beneath the wheels. Friends said they boarded the train to go to Bell buckle in search of work, G.D. Wallace was kiled instantly and his brother dies shortly after an ambulance reached Bell Buckle with him.

Anniston Star Alabama 21 July 1930
Leonard Phillips, Athens farmer, was being held for investigation today in connection with the death of an aged man who was run down by an automobile near here last night. The victim, who appeared to be about 70 years old stopped at a Rogersville cafe earlier in the night and gave his name as Kay. Nothing to indicat his identity was found on his person and authorities today were attempted to locate relatives. Phillips was arested by Deputy Sheriff Frank Weathers after a chase. The officer said Phillips apparently was intoxicated.

Anniston Star Alabama 26 July 1930
The waters of Wilson Lake at midnight Friday claimed the lives of three young people when their motor boat capsized shortly after leaving the shore at Edgewater Beach. The drowned are Teresa Fago, 24, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Fago; Tony Farzley, 21, son of Mr. an dMrs. George Farzley, all of this city and Jesse Hoffman, of Miami Fla. Reports are that the boat took a nose dive, following which it sank, the rear end going down first and thrown seven occupants into the lake. Nathan Kohn of Tuscumbia, saved Beatrice Aisezshtat and Bertha Klibanoff while Hoffman tried in vain to save the other members of the party. The young people had spent the evening at Edgewater Beach on a picnic party. The bodies had not been recovered Saturday morning.

Anniston Star Alabama 8 April 1937
Mrs. Benjamin Cunningham and Mrs. Mervin Koonce left today for Florence after being the guests of Mrs. Gerald King for the meeting of the North Alabama Methodist Womans Missionary Society at teh First Methodist Church.

The Alabama Courier (Athens Alabama) 03 Feb 1944
Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Powers of Veto, announce the wedding of their daughter to Mr. T.C. Burgess of Portland ME and Decatur AL, the wedding ceremony having occurred at Florence, AL, Saturday January 29, 1944 (Decatur Daily)

The Alabama Courier (Athens Alabama) 18 December 1947
Dr. and Mrs. W.C. Wood and Pat and Ann of Florence were week end guests of relatives.

Misses Alice and Cruse Patton of Florence spent Sunday here.

The Alabama Courier (Athens Alabama) 11 March 1948
Miss Mary Ella Clanton received her Bachelor of Science degree from Florence State Teachers College on March 5.

The Alabama Courier (Athens Alabama) 15 September 1949
President Perry B. James and Mrs. James, Professor and Mrs. Boehm and Dr. harrison L. Euler motored to Florence last Sunday afternoon where Dr. James had a conference with some friends relative to Athens College.

The Alabama Courier (Athens Alabama) 05 May 1949
Bryant Miller of Florence State Teacher College and Miss Genie Peacock of Florence will spend Sunday with the former's mother, Mrs. Mattie Miller.

The Alabama Courier (Athens Alabama) 15 Dec 1949
David Bailey graduated from Florence State Teachers College on December 8, majoring in business administration. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs Bob Bailey. Miss Oresta Bailey will also arrive from Florence College for the holidays.

Anniston Star Alabama 7 April 1953
Mrs. Mervin Koonce of Florence and Mrs. Ira Lutz of Wedowee are the guests ofMr. and Mrs. Frank L. Kirby, having arrived to attend the WSCS conference.

The Alabama Courier (Athens Alabama) 19 September 1968
Clint Holland of Rogersville is a patient at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence following a heart attack.