Sylacauga Advance
Thursday, 5 January 1910
Marriage License
Issued in Talladega County during December
There were seventy two licenses to marry issued by the Judge of Probate of Talladega county during the month of December. Twenty eight were issued to whites, and forty-four to negroes.
During the year 1909 there were 434 licenses issued in Talladega county. White persons secured 178 licenses, and negroes 256.
The following parties secured license during December:
White:
J.A. Rachford, Milly Carver
W.A. Chappell, Ida May Calaway
Claud Hendrick, Evie Slaughter
J.A. Williams, M.A. Blanchard
Jas. Patterson, Missouri Kenedy
C.B. Riddle, Jr., Margaret Hurt
Luther Crow, Mamie Cunningham
J.J. Stephens, Myrtle Parnell
C.W. Webb, Jennie Burson
A.J. Nichols, Mamie Acker
B. Turner, Carrie Turner
O.B. Culberson, Eston Ettress
G.W. Gray, Mary Thomas
E.T. Summers, Nettie Estes
J.F. Haynes, Kate Haynes
B.F. Gunter, Jr. Guloarg Ivey
Knox Wyatt, Fannie Lackey
H.L. Horn, V.C. Smelley
Arthur Wilson, Etta Riser
W.K. Limbaugh, Maudie McDougal
G.H. Hutchinson, T.R. Winslett
H. Hodges, Louise Mallory
M.H. Fletcher, G.M. Earls(?)
J.W. Livingston, Mary Honeycutt
W.L. Bramlett, D.D. Griffin
Leroy Hurst, Roxie Nelson
R.W. Conn, Lizie Simms
J.D. Crow, S.E. Camp
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Company M.
Has Oyster and Turkey Supper Company Reorganizes
Invitations were issued and Captain L.D. Coker gave the members of Company M. an oyster and turkey supper Friday night.
There were about thirty present and the supper was enjoyed by all present.
At the business meeting before the supper Lieutenant Pearson and Peters tendered their resignations as commissioned officers of the company. New officers will be elected to supply their vacancies within a few weeks.
The company is getting in better condition than it has been for some time, and after the re-enlisting, Company M. will prove to be one of the best companies of the regiment.
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Chicken Thieves Caught
For several days citizens had been missing chickens from their poultry houses, and the town was thought to be filled with chicken thieves.
Thursday a clue was unearthed as to who the thieves were, when two negro boys, Will and Charley Sims, were arrested by officer W.W. Calaway.
The two negroes owned up to the stealing, when the poultry of Mr. S.M. Pence was recovered and recognized by him.
The negroes were carried to Talladega and placed in jail there Friday.
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Kills Sweetheart and Self
Last Wednesday afternoon Fate Smith shot and killed his sweetheart, Miss Alice Rhodes, at her home near Calera, then turned the pistol on himself sending a ball through his brain.
The young people had been sweethearts for more than a year, and young Smith was maddened because theyoung woman’s affections had grown cold towards him.
Smith was about 20 years of age, while the young lady was 18.
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Kills Wife
Thursday morning Laura Morgan, a negro woman, living near Goodwater, was found dead in bed, with her skull crushed. Her husband, Warren Morgan, is supposed to be her murderer. He has escaped.
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Pension Money
The pension money for the Confederate Veterans of Talladega county is now on hand for the second quarter.
Those entitled to pensions can now get their pay at the Probate Judges office.
The total amount paid quarterly in Talladega county to confederate veterans is $8,239.00. Of these there are 295 pensioners drawing $13.97 each, 259 drawing $12.50 each, 34 drawing $25.00 each and 2 receive $16.00 each.
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A Duel at Cropwell
Messrs. Al Jones and dock Williamson had a falling out at a Christmas tree at Cropwell on Saturday week. They afterwards met at the post office at that place when the renewal of the quarrel led to a pistol duel in which each shot the other. Young Jones is improving, says our meager report, but it is feared Williamson may die. — Talladega Reporter
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Robbed Car of Whiskey
Friday night, Dec. 24, a car containing several gallons of whiskey for parties at Jackson’s Gap was side-tracked on the Central of Georgia, and during the night was broken into and 171 quarts of whiskey stolen from it.
Last Wednesday night a car placed in a like manner was watched by a railroad detective and deputy Cornett.
After several hours of waiting the officers were removed by seeing three negroes enter. they were arrested and placed in the callaboose, after which a large portion of the whiskey was regained.
The three negroes arrested are Will McCoy, Kinnie McLemore and Walter Harris.
Harris has been employed at the depot and was the spotter of the wet goods.
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Notice To Non-Resident
The State of Alabama, Talladega county. W.C. Dorsey, Complainant, vs.
Lessie Dorsey, Defendent
In city court of Talladega equity side.
Iin this cause, it is made to appear to the Register by the affidavit of J.B. Sanford as agent, 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 Lessie Dorsey is a non-resident of Ala. and resides in Georgia her particular address 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 madein the Sylacauga Advance, a newspaper published in the city of Sylacauga, once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring her, the said Lessie Dorsey to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 8th day of January 1910, A.D. or, in thirty days thereafter, a decree proconfesso may be taken against her.
Done at office, in Talladega, Ala. this 8th day of December 1909, A.D.
J.W. Vandiver
Register
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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 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 case 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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Local News
Camp Hicks spent Sunday in Childersburg
Dr. A.W. Askew, of Alexander City was in the city, Sunday.
Dan Dison, of Hanover, was in the city yesterday.
E.S. Washow, of Hanover, was in the city yesterday attending business.
Clyde Ogletree, of Columbus, Ga., spent Sunday with friends in the city.
Borden H. Burr, of Birmingham, spent Sunday in the city.
Miss Ruth Thigpen returned from an extended visit in Tuskegee.
Julian Huey, of Talladega, was a visitor in the city Sunday.
Mr. C.W. White was a visitor to Jacksons Gap Sunday.
H.T. Keller left Monday to take charge of the Telephone exchange of Goodwater.
E.A. Hammett was a visitor to Talladega Friday.
Bliss Green, of Columbiana, was in the city Saturday.
Mrs. J.W. Brown and son, Hugh, left Friday for a several week’s visit in Jacksonville, Fla.
James Horton, of Hobsville Cove, was in the city Thursday.
Gibson Stringer and Andrew H____(?) of Talladega, were in the city Sunday.
Varner H. Thompson left for Oklahoma City, Okla., Sunday.
Edwin Allen, of Kentucky, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Allen.
J.H. Hastie, of Talladega Springs, was in the city Friday.
Miss Lula Killebrew returned Monday after a week’s visit to relatives in Birmingham.
E.H. Thompson left for his home in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday after a fortnight’s visit to relatives here and at Hanover.
T.J. Boone, Jr. of Columbus, Ga. spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents in the city.
Miss Emilie White, of Jackson Gap, is a visitor of her brother, C.W. White. She is on her way home from Birmingham.
A.J. Baxley has resigned his position as book keeper for Goldberg Bros. McGregor Roberts will fill the place formerly occupied by Mr. Baxley.
Dr. W.P. Hamner and family returned Thursday from a visit to relatives at Five Point.
Mrs. Riley Lecroy and family, of Weogufka, have moved to the city.
Mrs. M. Hamilton and family, of Talladega Springs, have moved to the city and are occupying the residence of L.H. Crumpler, Jr.
French Craddock left for New Orleans, La. Sunday to resume his studies in the Tulane University, after spending the holidays in the city with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. F.H. Craddock.
T.D. Wood has re-accepted a position with J.W. Langley, Mr. Martin having resigned his position to re-enter school.
Rush Gross, who has been with Smith Bros. for several years, has accepted a position with the Sylacauga Mercantile Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Crumpler and little daughter, who have been visiting Major L.H. Crumpler, left yesterday (Tuesday) morning for their home in Tallaquah, Okla.
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Infant Dies
Monday night the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burk Ogletree died. Its remains were interred at the Marble City Cemetery yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon at 3:00, Rev. J.J. Johnson conducting the funeral services.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ogletree sympathize with them in their bereavement.
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Business Changes
The first of the year finds several business changes in Sylacauga:
H. Stark moves his business to the Sylacauga Furniture Company’s old stand. The Furniture Company moves to the building formerly occupied by F.G. Courtney and the Sylacauga Bottling Works. The Bottling Works has moved to the Hightower building in front of the post office. H.M. Hubbard has moved his restaurant from the Pearson building to the old Thompson and Wilson stand on Broadway. The Sylacauga Cash Store has broadened out and will carry a line of farm supplies, having rented an adjoining building. F.G. Courtney will occupy part of the J.H. Lane Mercantile building. That company having gone out of the dry goods business. S.D. Castleman will occupy part of the Lane building.
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Oak Grove
Rev. J.W. Culberson filled his appointment at this place Sunday.
Miss Annette Webb, of Talladega, is the guest of the Misses Killebrew this week.
Miss Mattie Munroe is visiting relatives in Clay county.
Miss Minnie Belle Morris, of Emauhee, attended services here Sunday.
Miss Zulalu Sanford has returned from a delightful visit to relatives in Plantersville.
J.B. King, of Childersburg, has returned home, after a visit to relatives here.
Morton and Miss Alberta Roberson, of Emauhee, were the guests of J.T. Sanford and family the first of the week.
Chester Balton, of Clay, is visiting L.B. Munroe.
Louis Lee, of R.F.D. No. 2 was with friends here the first of the week.
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School Opens With Increase
Monday the Fourth district Agricultural School re-opened after a two week’s vacation with an increase of 17 in scholarship. The school now has more than 300 enrolled. The enrollment now being the greatest the school has ever witnessed.
Prof. G.H. Thigpen is doing uch for the school, as its principal, and many repairs and conveniences have been to the school.
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Talladega Springs
1909 with its many joys and sorrows, its many broken resolutions, has been folded and laid away in the past; not ours any more.
Notwithstanding the great quantities of whiskey shipped to our depot, we had a very quiet Christmas. Everything passed off nicely.
Hendrix Darden, a promising young lawyer of Birmingham, visited the family of W.H. Mitchell, last week.
Albert Stamps of Birmingham, visited home folks here last week.
Misses Nora and Esther Mitchell returned to the Judson Monday, after spending the holidays at home.
Mrs. Janet Hamilton will move from our town to Sylacauga this week, we regret to have her leave us.
O.O. Hall, of Pelham, spent Christmas here with his wife.
Mrs. Eugene Wilson is visiting relatives in Atlanta.
Miss Mertie Jackson left Monday for the Judson, where she goes to study vocal and instrumental music.
Mrs. A.L. Porter entertained at a domino party last Friday evening, also had recitation by Mr. Hurbert Bishop and music by his charming young wife. Those present report a good time.
George Burton and family have moved from here to Ensley.
Kytell Bros is now occupying the house known as the haunted house.
Several families have moved into the vacant cottages of R.G. Lochridge and A.L. Porter.
School opened here Monday with good prospects.
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Marble City Study Club
Great richness of color was one of the most attractive features in the decorations, on the afternoon of Jan. first, when Mrs. Crowell charmingly entertained socially for the Marble City Study Club.
The reception hall, parlor and dining room were bright with Christmas and New Year bells, ferns and oleanders giving the necessary touch of green.
The rooms being darkened the electric lights gave up added brilliancy to the scene.
Several games of dominoes were enjoyed. the prizes were very appropriate, being bells, (silver bells). Mrs. Edgar Thomas was the successful contestant for the guest prize, and Mrs. Leon Phillips the club prize.
Each guest was given a dainty calendar.
Mrs. Crowell was assisted in serving a delightful afternoon menu, by Miss Hassie Neighbors.
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Social Events of the Young Set
During the past week there were five parties given for the younger set of Sylacauga. They were all enjoyed very much and the crowd only wished the holidays would last longer.
Last Monday night Mr. and Mrs. Jordan DeBardelaben entertained the crowd in honor of Mr. Wishart Lane and Josephine Miller.
Tuesday night a surprise party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Mathews.
Wednesday night Miss Flora McLeod entertained at her home.
Thursday night Miss Lutie Hebson had the crowd out with her and Friday night Mrs. R.L. Edwards entertained the crowd.
The games play were Hearts, Domino, Whist and Up-Jinks.
The crowd who enjoyed these delightful evenings consisted of Misses Lutie Hebson, Lessie Conaway, Margie Peace, Monnie Mathews, Flora McLeod, Blanche Rainey, Virgie Wilson, Annie and Minie Vardaman, Kate McLeod, Mary Ogletree, Noma Dobson, Clyde Coker, Misses Cannon, Messrs. Wishart Peace, Leonard Smith, Rex Mathews, Loyd Shinn, Johnnie Brown, Lane Hebson, Thompie Allen, Joe Bunting, Lawrence Rainey, Willie Lane, Walton Cruise, Eugene Smith, Marcus Coker, Marvin Edwards, Willie Burns, Frell Shinn, Fluker Ogletree, McDonald Pearson, Willie Edwards and Gene Edwards.
