The Sylacauga Advance
17 November 1909

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Singing at Sycamore

There will be an all-day singing at the Baptist church at Sycamore Sunday November 21. Prof. T.T. Taylor will conduct the singing. All are invited.

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Lively Business

Business is quite lively. A good business is done in Sylacauga daily.

The merchants are making preparations for the Christmas trade, and meanwhile are kept busy with the local trade of the season. While the price of cotton is not so good as a few days back the local trade has suffered little from its effects, most all the farmers of this section being able to hold their cotton, there is little being sold.

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Mrs. Cook Dies

Mrs. W.A. Cook passed away at her late residence near Alpine, on Thursday night last.

Mrs. Cook was the relict of the late W.A. Cook, and well known throughout the county, having resided in Talladega for a number of years. Her funeral services were conducted from the residence Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. E.G. Hunter.

……..Talladega Reporter

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Guardian’s Notice

The State of Alabama, Talladega County In Probabe Court, Special term, October 23rd, 1909.

Estate of Leslie A. Pearson (now Leslie A. Andrews) Minor.

This day came S.P. McDonald, Guardian of the estate of Leslie A. Pearson (now Leslie A. Andrews) and filed his account and vouchers for the final settlement of his guardianship. And the 18th day of November 1909, having been appointed by the court as a day for examining and auditing said account, notice is hereby given to all parties interested to appear at the term of court aforesaid and contest the same if they see proper.

Given under my hand at office this the 23rd day of October 1909.

J.E. Camp
Judge of Probate

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Notice to Non-Resident

The State of Alabama, Talladega county. T.L.Royston, Complainant
vs
Matilda Royston, Defendent

In city court of Talladega equity side.

In this cause, it is made to appear to the Register by the affidavit of J.B. Sanford as agen, for such purpose of the complainant that in the belief of affiant, a certain defendent to the original bill is a non-resident of the State of Alabama, that is, to say, to wit: that Matilda Royston is a non-resident of Ala. and resides in Louisiana her particular place of residence in that State being unknown, and further, that, in the belief of said affiant, the defendent is over the age of twenty-one years.

It is therefore ordered, by the Register, that publication be made in the Sylacauga Advance a newspaper published in the city of Sylacauga once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring her, the said Matilda Royston, to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 22nd day of November 1909, A.D. or, in thirty days thereafter, a decree pro confesso may be taken against her.

Done at office, in Talladega, Ala., this 21st day of October 1909, A.D.

J.W. Vandiver
Register

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Notice of Municipal Delinquent Tax Sale

To enforce decrees of tax sale rendered by the City Court of Talladega Equity side of Docket against certain delinquent tax payers of the Town of Sylacauga, I will sell before the court house door of Talladega on Monday, November 22, at noon, the following property, separately for cash to satisfy delinquent tax due Sylacauga, and the costs accrued in each case, to-wit:

Lot No. 2, in block A. Ogletree survey of Sylacauga, assessed against W.N. Thompson, tax and costs $6.20.

Lots Nos. 3 and 4, block 36 and lots 1 and 2, all in Mallory survey of Sylacauga and lot No. 6 block No. 45 and lot No. 6 block No. 37 in survey of town of Sylacauga, assessed against J.K. Brockman & Company tax and costs $11.25, lot No. 1 in block No. 8 survey of Sylacauga, assessed against C.M. Humphrey, tax and costs $.48, lot No. 6, Brown and Hightower survey of the town of Sylacauga tax and costs $6.48 assessed against Tom Scrivers.

This 18th day of October 1909.

J.W. Vandiver
Ex officio Register city court

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In the City Court

Several cases were disposed of in the city court Wednesday by trial before Judge G.K. Miller.

Polly Pearson, a negro woman from Ironaton, was fined $100.00 and costs for assault with a weapon. Several months ago she shot a negro man and wounded him and was acquitted at trial and this time for shooting at another and missing him she was convicted.

Henry Jones, colored, of Ironaton, was sentenced for 12 months and costs for stealing a watch from one of his race.

Noah Tally who shot at Geo. Brown at Silver Run, was fined $25.00 and costs. Both parties are negroes.

Will Bullard, white, of Sylacauga was tried for deserting his wife, and acquitted.

………Talladega Daily Home

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Social
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The W.O.W. Club

The W.O.W. Club met Tuesday, Nov. 9th, with Mrs. Jordan Debardelaben. The meeting was called to order by the president. After which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted.

Miss Hebson proved a most efficient teacher for the lesson, the subject being the “Cause and Beginning of the Revolution.” Each member responded enthusiastically and readily to each question asked. The brave deeds done by our grand-fathers, and the independence they showed in doing the things they knew to be right, even when they knew the circumstances should be an example to be followed by us, their grand-children.

That should be more inspiring and stir that spark of patriotism, causing each one to say “I’m glad I am an American!”

After the study of the lesson was over Miss Mathews read a paper on “Social Life and Institutions in Early New England.”

Miss Berry closed the program by reading for the Club that favorite Riley’s Love Lyrics, “An Old Sweetheart of Mine.”

The club then adjourned to meet Tuesday, November 16, with Miss Fulmer. The hostess served a delightful salad and ice course.

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N.B.P. Club

The N.B.P. Club met and was delightfully entertained by Miss Lutie Hebson last Tuesday evening.

Several enthusiastic games of dominoes were played, after which a salad course was served and very much enjoyed.

Those present were Misses Ethel Berry, Mary Ogletree, Lessie Conaway, Virgie Wilson, Minnie Vardaman, Messers. Loyd Shinn, Wishart Peace, Marcus Coker, Tompie Allen, Walton Cruise.

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Misses Maggie Thompson and Carrie Dunsmore gave an amendment party at the home of Miss Thompson Friday evening. The feature of the party was for each person present to do a piece of patch work, which when completed, the best one was rewarded a white ribbon representing prohibition.

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Local News
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Dr. Will Staples, of Anniston, was in the city Friday.

John A. Darden, of Goodwater, was in the city Thursday.

G.W. Stewart, of Weogufka, was in the city Friday.

L.P. Hickman, of Oldfield, was in the city Monday.

Jack Ogletree, of Alexander City, spent Sunday in the city.

R.L. Edwards was a visitor to Shelby Sunday.

Squire Nelson, of Weogufka, was in the city Monday.

Mr. Plassit, of Alexander City, was in the city Sunday.

H.T. Kelley was a visitor to Talladega the first of the week.

B.B. Killgore, of Weogufka, was in the city yesterday.

Dr. and Mrs. A.H. Paterson, of Hanover, were in the city Monday.

J.A.C. Stewart and daughter, of Hanover, were in the city Saturday.

H.G. Stewart, of Weogufka, was in the city Friday.

Will Mooney, of Weogufka, was in the city Saturday.

Wm. Baxley, of Weogufka, was in the city yesterday.

Mrs. Anga McDonald, of Alexander City, spent Sunday in the city with her parents.

Rev. J.O. Colley, of Birmingham, spoke to the Anti-Saloon League at the First Baptist church Sunday morning.

T.R. Williams, of the Talladega Home was in the city Sunday.

J.C. Dunlap made a trip to Nelson, Ga., last week where he purchased several monuments to supply his trade.

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Oak Grove

Several attended the speaking at Sylacauga on the amendment Monday.

R.W. McMillan was a visitor to Childersburg the first of the week.

Cornelius Nevans was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Perry Heath, of R.F.D. No. 2 Tuesday.

Walter Bolton, of Clay County, has returned home after a short visit to relatives here.

O. Merkle made a business trip to Childersburg Wednesday.

Mrs. R.W. McMillin visited Mrs. Malone Friday afternoon.

E.L. Conville, of Childersburg, was here on business Wednesday.

Mrs. Munroe and daughter, Miss Mattie, spent a short while with Rev. J.W. Culberson last week.

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Red Mes’ Carnival

The Red Men of this city have made arrangements with the great metropolitan shows and will hold a carnival, either on the streets or some vacant lot as best suits the business people and officials of the city. The carnival company will arrive next Sunday and the shows will be open to the public Monday night. From the time the beautiful electric illumination is turned on until “Saturday night there will be one continual round of pleasure and good fellowship. The company carries the Royal Italian Band who appears in concerts every evening and night.

For a chief free attraction they offer Velare, in the most sensational, thrilling and death defying act ever attempted. This young athlete astride a bicycle comes down an 80 foot incline at the speed of an express train; reaching a precipice 40 feet from the ground he throws himself from the wheel and sails through space landing in a tank 60 feet away, which contains bur four feet of water.

The show carries 10 pay attractions and they are so varied in their making that everybody will be able to pick out some that will please their particular fancy.

There can be seen, the old plantation with 14 happy darkies, singing, dancing, comedians and cake walkers.

The Wild West Show with bronco busters, ropers and marksmen.

Electric theater with the latest talking moving pictures and illustrated songs.

The merry-go-round delight of both and young. (sic)

Rushia, the snake girl, and the biggest collection of reptiles that have ever been seen together with a carnival show.

Determination, by the triumph of mind over matter.

Victoria Futtert, jolliest gil in the world. Otto, the littlest, tiniest piece of horse flesh, 21 inches high. The childrens especial delight.

The members of the Red Men have an especially good contract with the carnival and it is expected from the amount of labor they are putting into the matter and the extensive advertising they are doing within the radius of 15 miles of town that the crowds will be the biggest ever attracted by any show in this section and their profits will aid very materialy in the building of the Fraternal Hall.

Voting Contest

As is the custom throughout the country the Red Mens’ Carnival will have a Queen, of themany fair ladies in the town but one may have the honor. The whole thing being left to a vote of the people. The voting place will be established and the girls, other friends and admirers will have a chance to play the political game not only for the honor and the crown but one of the handsomest diamond rings that could be bought here. There will be no limit to the number of contestants and every young lady in the vicinity is invited to participate.

The Sylacauga Advance
10 November 1909
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Leg Broken

Friday morning the twelve year old son of Mr. G.W. Bowen had his leg badly broken by a bale of cotton falling on him at Brown’s warehouse.

His father had brought cotton to town and was unloading it at the warehouse. His son was standing on the walk in front of the building, when the bale of cotton was thrown from the wagon it fell over on the boy badly fracturing his left leg, just above the ankle, driving the bone through the flesh. He was carried to the Palace Drug Company where  physician attended him.

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Guilty of Three Misdemeanors

Floyd Simms was found guilty in three cases in the city court Thursday. In the first case he was fined one dollar and costs, in the second fifty dollars and costs, and in the third twenty dollars and costs. The whole trouble was over disturbing puplic worship near Laniers.

—–Talladega Home

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Notice To Non-Resident

The State of Alabama, Talladega county.
T.L. Royston, Complainant,
vs Matilda Royston, Defendent.
In city court of Talladega equity side.

In this cause, it is made to appear to the Register by the affidavit of J.B. Sanford as agen, for such purpose of the complainant that in the belief of affiant, a certain defendant, to the original bill is a non-resident of the State of Alabama, that is, to say, to wit: that Matilda Royston is a non-resident of Ala, and resides in Louisiana her particular place of residence in that State being unknown, and further, that, in the belief of said affiant, the defendant is over the age of twenty-one years.

It is therefore ordered, by the Register, that publication be made in the Sylacauga Advance, a newspaper published in the city of Sylacauga, once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring her, the said Matilda Royster, to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 22nd day of November 1909, A.D. or, in thirty days thereafter, a decree proconfesso may be taken against her.

Done at office, in Talladega Ala., this 21st day of October 1909. A.D.

J.W. Vandiver
Register

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Local News

J.F. Bradley, of Alpine, was in the city Monday.

J.C. Conaway, of Hollins, was in the city Thursday.

W.C. McGuire, was a visitor to Vincent Friday.

J.E. Thompson, of Weogufka, was in the city Friday.

Z. Katzenstein, of Talladega, was in the city yesterday.

Chas. W. Levie, of Birmingham, was in the city Monday.

For rent, one store house. Apply to J.A. Peters, Sylacauga, Ala.

T.H. Pitts, of Fayetteville, was in the city Monday.

V.O. Russell, of Fayetteville, was in the city yesterday.

A new shipment of mahogany rockers. Sylacauga Furniture Co.

G.H. Ham, of Fayetteville, was in the city Monday.

B.L. Judson, of Atlanta, Ga., was in the city Saturday.

W.B. Campbell, of Fayetteville, was in the city Thursday.

W.O. Peace was a visitor to Anniston the latter part of last week.

Robt. Wilson, of Alexander City, was in the city Saturday.

D.M. Oden, of Childersburg, was a visitor to the city Monday.

J.W. McLeod was a visitor to Talladega yesterday.

T.J. Smith was a visitor to Clanton yesterday.

G.W. Matson, of Childersburg, was in the city Monday.

F.H. Hicks, of the Birmingham Ledger, was in the city Monday.

Japanese arts are now on exhibition in China and fancy baskets. Sylacauga Furniture Co.

James Howle, of Birmingham, was in the city Monday.

Mrs. J.C. Williams, of Cedar Town, Ga., is visiting her mother.

The “Wilson Biass” shirts at Jordan’s are the “swellest” patterns to be found. Look them over boys.

R.M. Speer, of Weogufka, was in the city Saturday.

Marcus Coker and Johnie Rozelle spent Sunday in Goodwater.

Drop in and look at Jackson’s complete line of Whiting’s Stationery; nothing quite equal to it in town.

M.A. Graham, of R.F.D. No. 1, was a pleasant caller on the Advance Thursday.

Yes, that “Blue” hat came from Jordan’s. They have pearls, blacks and all other colors and moderate prices.

W.H. Moody, of Talladega, is a visitor to his son and daughter, Will Moody and Mrs. H.H. Howard.

For Sale – A lot of nice burkshire pigs.
J.B. Spradley
Sylacauga, Ala

H.G. Darby, of Atlalnta, Ga., was shaking hands with his many friends in the city Thursday.

I hereby announce my headquarters for Christmas at the Sylacauga Furniture Co. store. Look out for the display in their window.

Yours Truly,
Santa Clause

There will be no services at the Methodist or Presbyterian churches Sunday morning on account of the temperance meeting at the Baptist church. All are invited.

J.M. Rainey, spent Sunday in Alexander City.

R.W. Hamilton, of the Advance spent Sunday in Alexander City.

Chas. Croley and son, Eulia, of near Rockford, was in the city Saturday.

W.J. Kelley, of Ashland, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city with his mother Mrs. H.W.C. Kelly.

A pound of good coffee and a handsome piece of china, all for a quarter at The Jordan Shoe Company’s Store.

Rev. J.C. Dunlap will address the Ladies Missionary Auxilary of the Baptist church at Oldfield Friday. The public is invited, especially the ladies.

Hon. J.B. Sanford of Sylacauga, was in attendance at the city court Wednesday – Talladega Reporter.

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Ye Spelling Bee

Come one and all with ye blue-back spelling book and 15 cents to ye college Friday night, November 12th.

Time 8:00 o’clock. We will have an old time spelling bee for ye benefit of ye art department. Do not forget.

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Sylacauga First and Third

The committee in charge awarded Prof. G.H. Thigpen Saturday for the best yield of corn per acre. The prize was $100.00.

The yield as published in the Adance several weeks ago was 120 bushels per acre.

The second prize of $50.00 was won by J.W. Rogers, of Alpine. His yield being 53 bushels.

Rev. J.W. Culberson, of Sylacauga, won the third prize of $25.00 and his yield was 51 bushels per acre.

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Business Change

The firm of Thompson and Howard have bought the stock of R.D. Edwards and moved from their old stand to the building formerly occupied by Mr. Edwards.

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A Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the citizens of Sylacauga for their thoughtfulness and help rendered during the fire Saturday night.

J.L. and Sadie E. Cliett

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Advertised Letters

Remaining unclaimed in the Sylacauga post office, Nov. 7, 1909.

One cent must be paid on each letter.

J.M. Burdeaux
George W. Foster (col)
Allen Gammond
William Patterson (col)

These letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office, Nov. 14, 1909.

W.T. Stewart, P.M.

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Negro House-Breaker

Sunday morning Deputy Coleman Cornett arrested a negro, Shack Fluker, for breaking into the residence of Mr. Lee Motes, who resides about two miles from town. The negro had stolen a watch of Mr. Motes and several other articles.

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Notice

I will appreciate any information of my children sent me at Sylacauga.

They were allured away by un-known parties about three years ago in Atlanta, Ga. Their names and ages are as follows: Maude Snow, age 13 years; Willard Snow, age 10 years.

They are thought to be somewhere in the state of Georgia.

I am very much grieved about their absence, and will greatly appreciate any information from them.

Mrs. Retter Snow,
Sylacauga, Ala.

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Barn Burns

Saturday night the barn of J.L. Cliett was destroyed by fire at about 9:30 o’clock.

Mr. Cliett lost all of his hay and feed stuff. The origin of the fire is unknown.

The building was partly covered by insurance.

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Anti-Saloon League To Meet

The Anti-Saloon League of Alabama will hold a meeting at the First Baptist church of Sylacauga Sunday morning at 11:00 o’clock. All are invited to be present.

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W. and O.W. Club

The W. and O.W. Club met Tuesday Nov. 2nd, with Miss Hebson. The responses to roll call were facts about Pilgrims and Puritans. Many quaint and interesting customs were given.

Miss Fulmer proved an able teacher for the afternoon. The lesson included the important period from 1689-1763, when France and England were struggling so desperately for supremacy in our country. The many horrible deeds done, the many cruel murders committed, slaying unmercifully innocent women and children, is only a glimpse into the suffering borne at that time.

In contrast with the lesson of the many wars coming in such rapid succession, Miss Thigpen read a splendid review of the old love story of Miles Standish and Priscilla Mullins. We could but sympathize with the soldier, Standish, in the loss of his lovely Priscilla, and could we but admire the plucky youth, John Alden.

Miss Hebson then read a very interesting selection called “The Mountain Whites.” These are the mountaineers of Kentucky and Tennessee. They are a hearty people who appreciate a friend but hate an eney. Their home life and customs are as simple and true as those of the Pilgrims and Puritans.

The current events concluding the program, the Club adjourned to meet Tuesday Nov. 9th with Mrs. Jordan DeBardelaben.

The hostess served a dainty salad course.

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Marble City Study Club

The Marble City Study Club, met Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 3, with Mrs. Langley.

The topic of study for the afternoon being Venice, the dream city of the Adriatic, many beautiful quotations from “The Merchant of Venice,” were ____ in response to roll call.

A delightful article written by Eric Waters, about this city, “throwed upon a hundred isles,” formed the nucleus of discussion. Waters gives to the mind a very vivid picture of Venice with her one hundred and eighty canals and four hundred labyrinths thronged with gandalos; with her wonderful Palace of the Doges; and her own St. Mark, a veritable treasure house of Art and Splendor, whose venerable walls have seen the changing fortunes of numberless generations.

Mrs. Pearson’s reading of that exquisite poem “Venice,” made an impression that will remain; and though Venice is now a city of dreams and hers a dying glory as Bryan has so beautifully said: “Beauty still is here. States fall, Arts fade, But nature cannot die.”

Mrs. Leon Phillips closed the program with a number of interesting current events after which the hostess served delicious ices and cake.

The Club will meet November 10 with Mrs. Pearson.

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The Show

Gentry Brothers dog and pony show gave their last performance of the season in Sylacauga Saturday.

The show is a clean and presentable animal show and their exhibition of trained animals were good.

The show goes into winter quarters at Bloomington, Ind.

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Oak Grove

Rev. J.W. Culberson filled his regular appointment here Sunday. A very large congregation was present.

Miss Katy Cosper, teacher in charge of Motes Chapel school, spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks.

Fred Forshee, of Sylacauga, was with friends here Sunday.

Miss Dora Bolton, of Clay, is the attractive guest of Miss Mattie Munroe this week.

Julius Rayfield, of R.F.D. No. 2 attended services here Sunday.

Tom Ogletree, of Fayetteville, made an important trip through here Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Butts were visitors to H.M. Caudle and family the first of the week.

Lonnie Ogletree made a flying trip to Childersburg Sunday afternoon.

Otto Merkel was a visitor to Gantts Quarry the first of the week.

Miss Bertha Caudle has returned from a delightful visit to the Misses Bishop.

F.A. Fields, Jr. was with friends at Gantts Quarry the first of the week.

R.W. McMillan is our champion cane grower, making 112 gallons of syrup (besides saving 1600 stalks for seed) on three quarters of an acre.

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Talladega Springs

Farmers are busy gathering their crops.

Mrs. J.H. Hastie and sister, Miss Allie, spent Saturday in Fayetteville.

Dr. J.W. Grimes and son, Clyde, left Tuesday for their new home in the west, having sold his property here to Dr. Wilson, of Birmngham.

Miss Mae Lockridge is on the sick list this week.

Miss Alma Stamps left Tuesday for Birmingham, where she will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Rheinhart, for four or six weeks.

Mrs. O.O. Hall is in Pelham this week.

Several attended the speaking at Fayetteville on the amendment Friday.

R.L. McKinnon was in town last Friday.

Louis Jackson spent Friday and Saturday with Edgar Wood last week.

H.K. Stockley, of the Merchants and Planters bank of Sylacauga, was here on business Friday.

Success to the editor.

“Billy”

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Tallasahatchie

I was not frightened into mistakes as accused by the Sycamore correspondent, but unless the editor comes to my rescue I will have to advertise for friends to help me convince “Hunter” that mistakes are not “haystacks” and if they were, correspondents are not responsible for them in every case. They do sometimes occur after the communicants have been laid to rest and I want Mr. “Hunter” to be there-by informed. Please help me lest I be frightened out of journalism by his rigid criticisms.

Rev. Mr. Ruff, of Coosa county preached at this place Sunday.

Our information is that Messrs. Solley and Bowden will leave on the 16th for Texas. They are to sojourn in the same quarters with Mr. House, who left here last year, and use water from the same windmill.

Some of our citizens heard Mr. Price on the amendment in your town Monday night.

Ladies Aid to meet Saturday afternoon

……….Evergreen

Sylacauga Advance 20 October 1909
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A Call to the Women of Sylacauga

The women of Sylacauga realize the importance of the issue at hand to rid our state permanently of the liquor evil, met Tuesday afternoon Oct. 12, formed an organization pledging their influence to further this cause.

Officers were elected as follows:
President, Mrs. J.T. Morris; first vice president, Mrs. L.T. Pearson; second vice president, Mrs. C.B. McLeod; secretary, Mrs. J.J. Johnson; treasurer, Mrs. Fred Prather.

A prayer service will be held Tuesday afternoon, at 3:30 o’clock of each week in the Baptist church.

All women in sympathy with this movement, are urgently requested to atend these services.

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Saw Mill Burns

Thursday night the large sawmill at Kellyton was destroyed by fire about 8 o’clock.

This was one of the largest mills of it’s kind in the state, and was owned by J.M. Steverson of Alexander City.

The Advance has not yet learned the exact loss incurred by the fire, but it will reach far into the thousands.

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No Lights

Friday night until about eight o’clock the city was without lights on account of the electrical storm the night before burning out several fuses and doing other damages to the electric plant.

Electricians were kept busy at the plant all day Friday, and it was about 8 o’clock at night before the damages were repaired sufficent to have lights.

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Golden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Crumpler celebrated their Golden wedding day Monday, Oct. 18th.

Fifty years of wedded life,
Fifty years of joy and stife,
Fifty years one for the other,
Fifty years they have lived together.

All of their children were present also the relatives in town, to enjoy a duplicate wedding dinner of fifty years ago. They were very appropriately and substantially remembered by their children and friends. Every one wished for them that their remaining years of wedded life will be as bright and peaceful as the day, and that each may still live to enjoy each other as in the past fifty years.

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Wise and Otherwise Club

The regular meeting of the Wise and Otherwise Club was held Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 12th, at the home of Misses Coker. The meeting was called to order by the President, Ruth Thigpen.

Miss Mattie Morris was teacher for the afternoon. She developed the subject “Founders of America” very interestingly and instructively. We learned the sad plight of the Indians when driven from their possessions by the Spaniards, and how they knew no other occupation than to hunt and fish.

Now the U.S. takes care of them, the yearly cost greatly exceeding a million dollars. Miss Morris also brought out very clearly the early settlements in South America, their purpose and accomplishment. Miss Hebson read a very interesting paper on the “Settlement of the Jamestown Colonies”.

Miss Thigpen then rendered a beautiful selection on the piano, called “Floating Along.” This was enjoyed very much.

Miss Jessie Berry next read a paper on “Indian Art.” We greatly enjoyed the descriptions of the wonderful things made by the Indians, from the tiny woven baskets, to the gloriously colored Navajo blalnkets. The number concluding the program, the Club adjourned to meet Oct 19th, with Miss Crumpler

The hostess served a delicious ice course.

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Marble City Study Club

At the regular meeting of the Marble City Study Club which was held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Prather, the pogram was a continuation of the study of Rome.

The responses to the roll call consisted of “the name of an ancient Roman, and some facts about him.”

Mrs. Leon Phillips was the leader of the discussion of “By gone Rome,” the details of which were in striking contrast to the study last meeting of “The Rome of today,” the two reviews showing that Rome is at once a renowned city of antiquity, and the finely built modern capitol of United Italy.

Mrs. Crowell’s oral sketch of “Roman__ and ___ _____” was an interesting one, glowing in detail the familiar legend of the foundation of Rome. After Mrs. Pearson’s reading of “If I in Rome should Dwell,” the entire Club joined in giving and discussing “Current Events.” Mrs. Hunt assisted the hostess in serving a delightful luncheon. Mrs. C.B. McCleod was an invited guest.

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Local News

____ (Henry? Harry?) Kelley spent Sunday in Rockford.

Mrs. J.W. Langley is visiting in Birmingham.

Luther J. Kelley was a visitor to Talladega Monday.

G.B. McDonald, of Rockford, was in the city Monday.

W.A. Conaway, of Hollins, was in the city Saturday.

J.W. Averett, of Chicago, was in the city Saturday.

J.H. Phillips, of Fayetteville, was in the city Saturday.

C.W. Porter, of Talladega Springs, was in the city Monday.

J.D. Thompson, of Weogufka, was in the city Saturday with cotton.

B.F. Cunningham, of Wolf City,  (TX?), was in the city Friday

Born — Oct. 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Richards, a daughter.

Messers Wallace and John Massey, of Weogufka were in Sylacauga Friday with cotton.

The talk of the town, Greer’s new store. No. 47 Broadway. (across the street from Smith Bros.)

Dr. B.B. Warwick, of Talladega, was in the city Monday.

Messrs. A.L. Farris and F.M. Hilyer, of Marble Valley, were in the city Friday.

Messrs J.W. Bailey and W.J. Wright, of Quincey, were marketing cotton in the city Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Stewart, were visitors to the Birmingham fair the first of the week.

Mrs. J. T. Henson and sister, Miss ____ Hughes, were visitors to Columbus Saturday and Sunday.

Victor Kelley, W____rt Peace and ____Shinn were visitors to the fair Saturday.

_. M. Pearson won first place in the chicken contest at the Birmingham fair.

Miss Sallie Donaldson spent Saturday and Sunday in Talladega with her sister, Miss Hattie Donaldson.

M.L. Heath, of R.F.D. No. 2 was a pleasant caller on the Advance Monday.

Mrs. G.W. Phillips and daughter, Mrs. L.M. Powers, of Anniston, are visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs. L.L. Ford.

For Rent or Sale — November __, four room cottage on Norton Ave. newly painted and papered, city water and sanitary. Apply, Dr. S.D. Motley – Hollins, Ala.

Rev. M.E. Butts, of Childersburg, filled the pulpit of the First Methodist church Sunday in the absence of Rev. J.T. Morris.

L.M. Williams, of Hollins, was in the city yesterday.

J.W. Hubbard, of Talladega, was in the city yesterday.

A farm to rent, good conveniences at Hanover, Coosa county. Call on W. Culverson, Sylacauga, Ala.

F.W. Jenkins was a visitor to the fair Saturday.

Misses Forbes and Ruth Thigpen were visitors to the fair Saturday.

Lost Amber bead necklace. Finder please return to Miss Forbes at college.

Mrs. Edna Horton, of Alexander City, spent Sunday in the city.

J.M. Steverson, of Alexander City, spent Sunday in the city.

Lost — between Mrs. Gross’ house and Baptist pastorium, one broach. Will appreciate finder return to Rush Gross.

R.O. Dykes was a visitor to the Birmingham fair Saturday.

Prof. G.H. Thigpen addressed the Sunday School at Mt. Olive Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Pond, of Rockford, is visiting their son, L.L. Pond.

J.M. Speer, of Weogufka, was in the city Tuesday.

J.W. Thornton, of Weogufka, was in town with cotton Tuesday.

Thomas Rayfield, of near Weogufka, was in the city Tuesday.

Messrs S.W. Vandersaal and A.H. Wilson of Pittsburg, Pa, President and Vice President of the Sylacauga Improvement Company, will be in Sylacauga on November 5 for a short visit. They will be glad to meet all prospective purchasers of town property. See the Company’s ad.

J.K. McEwen, of Weogufka, was in the city Tuesday with cotton.

J.T. Brouge, of Atlanta, Ga,, was in the city yesterday.

Will Edwards, of Ashland, spent Sunday in the city with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. R.L. Edwards.

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Miss Stonecipher Dead

Miss Mattie Stonecipher, who had been in bad health a good while, died Saturday, and was buried at the Marble City Cemetery Sunday afternoon.

She was 60 years old, and had never been married. Her father was at the burying, and is 94 years old. Rev. J.J. Johnson conducted the funeral services.

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Mr. W.J. Parrot Dead

Mr. W.J. Parrot died Sunday afternoon at his home in South End about 12:30 o’clock.

His remains were interred at the Marble City Cemetery Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with Masonic honors.

Mr. Parrot was a good christian, a good Mason and discharged all the duties of a good man in every sense of the word, and was well liked by all who knew him.

Rev. J.J. Johnson conducted the funeral services.

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Talladega Springs

The Farmers’ Union held a public speaking at Marble Valley two days last week.

Miss Blonnie Smith, of Fayetteville, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mertie Jackson.

Mrs. J.W. McKinnon and daughter, little Miss Claribel, spent Saturday and Sunday in Talladega as the guest of her brother, Jno. S. Roberson.

Carl C. Smith spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday with home folks in Lineville.

Dr. I.D. Wood is improving from the fever.

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Oak Grove

As a result of the storm Thursday night, considerable damage was done, several houses being blown down and a number of trees uprooted.

Miss Katy Cosper opened school at Motes Chapel Monday.

John Horton, of Laniers, is visiting relatives here this week.

W.D. Killebrew and family are back home again after a few days stay in Vincent.

Edgar Munroe, of Goodwater, is a visitor of Mrs. M.E. Munroe.

The song service held here Sunday afternoon was well attended.

Miss Sudie Butts spent Sunday with Miss Bertha Caudle.

Mr. and Mrs. N.C. Hickman attended services here Sunday.

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Strayed Horse

I have at my place, about one and a half miles south of town, one bay mare with white blase in forhead. She was taken up September 14th, 1909. The owner can get her by paying for her keeping.
……….Jim McNeal, Sylacauga, Ala.

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Desolution Notice

September 10, 1909

Notice is hereby given of the desolution of the firm Williamson & Richards.

T.A. Williamson is now proprietor of the business and from the above given date is responsible for all contracts made by the firm above mentioned. As I am no longer connected with the business in any way.

John W.W. Richards

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Sixth Grade Society

The S.C.S. Club met Friday morning Oct. 8th, and was called to order by our new president, Will Shinn.

The devotional exercises was conducted by Fay Smith. The program was well rendered. Miss McDiarmid (our teacher) said it was the best program of this new year. It consisted of songs, readings, stories, compositions and a debate.