(State News)
Joe Baykin and a Miss Floyd ran away from Fayetteville, went to Sylacauga and got married.

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Weekly Age
9 October 1889

Books of subscription to the capital stock of the Shelby, Alabama, Central railroad iron opened in the Shelby iron company’s office on Saturday, last, the 28, and were opened, so we are informed, in Sylacauga the 30th.

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Weekly Age
4 December 1889

John McClung, living near Sylacauga, lost his barn and contents by fire one day last week.

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Weekly Age
15 January 1890

Death Of An Old Settler

Sylacauga – January 6

Miss Ann Smith died at ___ home near this place this morning. ___ was the oldest settler of Sylacauga mo___ born in 1832 or before. Her will was ___ before her death just one day, leaving her farm to Jessie Nevins, a young man ___ lives near her and who was very k___ ___ her during life. No relatives were p___ , the nearest being in Louisiana; others ___ Texas. She will be buried tomorrow in the old cemetery at this place. ___ friends will be sad to hear of her d___

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Weekly Age
22 January 1890

The cotton receipts at Sylacauga this year will reach 8000 bales.

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The Weekly Age
30 April 1890

The Good Templars

The grand lodge elected officers to serve during the coming year:

(From Sylacauga:)
W.C. Cannon, of Sylacauga, grand chief Templar
J. Hughes, of Sylacauga, grand marshal

Next meeting at Sylacauga
A place for holding the meeting then came up for discussion and Sylacauga was decided upon. The Good Templars will convene there on the fourth Tuesday in next April.

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The Weekly
11 June 1890

Sylacauga has the “imported package” business. The liquid is imported from the country in jugs.

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The Weekly Age
13 August 1890

Sylacauga now has a three story gin house.

The Anniston and Atlantic has been widened all the way to Sylacauga.

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Weekly Age
August 27 1890

The people of Sylacauga call the two narrow gauge engines of the Anniston and Atlantic road “The Two Orphans” because the road has been widened and they are left useless.

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Weekly Age
10 September 1890

The Alabama Mineral

Sylacauga – September 9 – [Special]
Mr. John Sullivan has completed the grading on his contract for the first ten miles of the new road from Sylacauga to Calera today. The grading for the entire road is about seven-eights done. The first ten miles reaches from here to Fayetteville.
The lively “Sylacauga Bee” began to buzz last week.

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Weekly Age
24 September 1890

A human skeleton was found in the woods near Sylacauga last week, supposed to be that of a negro.

Skeleton In the Woods
Horrible Find Near Sylacauga – All the Flesh Gone – Murder Most Fou_

Sylacauga, Sept. 16 [Special.]
At Trammel’s Switch, four miles below here, the skeleton of a man has been found. The flesh had been picked nearly all off the bones except where protected by some of the clothing that remained on and could not easily be torn away. An alpaca co__ and a pair of brogan shoes were near by. The body – supposed to have been killed – had been covered up with limbs and leaves and a large, lately cut hickory stick was found near by.

The skeleton was found in the woods near the switch and is thought to be that of a negro man who drew some money there a few days ago and started for Atlanta accompanied by another negro who said he would go with him.

The dead man wore a truss, which was also found near by, and which another negro man says he bought from a firm in Goodwater. We have not learned the name of the dead man, and think from present indications that the murder will soon be traced up.

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The Weekly Age
10 December 1890

The tracks are completed on the Mineral road between Sylacauga and Shelby.

W.L. Hunter, who killed Charles Nickerson at Sylacauga was acquitted at his preliminary trial.

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Annex To Knight Hotel Near Completion

One Of The Most Modern Hotels In South

The annex to the Knight Hotel is nearing completion, and will be ready for use within the next few weeks. Work began on the hotel some few months ago, when such a demand for more room was needed.

The annex will consist of 46 rooms, two large sample rooms, dining room, kitchen and servant quarters. With this completion, this hotel will be one of the most modern hotels in the South. Private bath with each room cold and hot running water.

The hotel is run by Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Guice.

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Central Of Georgia Builds Switch

The Central Of Georgia railway is building a switch from their yards west of Norton Avenue to the Bonded Ware house, between Third Street and the street leading to the Fair Grounds.

The switch or spur tract is built for the handling of cotton and to be used later as an industrial track, should any other manufactures be built in the future. It will also accommodate the ice plant, both the plant of the American Marble and Granite Company, and the Sylacauga Marble works.

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Rev. S.A. Taylor Resigns From Mignon Church

Rev. S.A. Taylor has resigned as pastor of the Mignon Baptist Church, his resignation to take place on November 9th. He will go to the First Baptist church at Elba, Ala., where he has been called by that congregation.

Rev. and Mrs. Taylor have been at Mignon for about a year and have made many friends here and in Sylacauga, who will regret to see them leave.

Since his stay here, Rev. Taylor has done a great work, and caused much interest to be taken in church work among his congregation.

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Notice Of Unveiling

The public is invited to attend the Woodmen Of The World unveiling ceremony on Sunday afternoon, November the 2nd at 2 o’clock. The exercises will be participated in by Woodmen from both the Mignon and Gantts Quarry camps. Judge Carr, of Anniston, will be present and make the principal address, everybody come.

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Notice — Taken Up

I have taken up, on my place, near Over Brook Station, two cows: One dull colored cow, about six years of age, and a dull colored heifer, about two years old. Heifer has split in one ear. Owner can get same by paying for damage and reasonable amount for keep and advertising.

Willie McAdoo
Sylacauga, Ala, R.F.D.
Box 120

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Local News Of Sylacauga

Frank Barrow, spent Sunday in LaFayette.

Rev. J.C. McQueen, spent Wednesday in Talladega.

Miss Mary Cox, has returned to Attalla, after a visit to relatives in the city,

Miss Ruby Ponds, of Anniston, was the week-end guest of Mrs. J.C. Waites.

Miss Mary Willard Hall has returned to Attalla, after a weekend visit to friends in the city.

Gordon Calloway, of St. Louis, Mo., is the guest of friends and relatives in the city.

Mrs. Thompson and daughter, Eycella, of Goodwater, were visitors in the city Monday.

Miss Helen Thompson, of Goodwater, was the guest of friends in the city Tuesday.

Miss Girlie Tuxworth, of Womans College, spent the weekend with relatives at Walco.

Miss Lucile Calloway, has returned to her home in Rockford, after a visit to friends in the city.

Miss Dorthy (sic) Roberts, has returned to Womans College, after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Roberts.

Misses Janett Looney and Selma Johnston, of Talladega Springs, visited in the city Tuesday.

Forman Smith, spent the week-end in Montevallo.

J.B. Sanford, of Talladega was a business visitor in the city Wednesday.

Miss Christine Walker of Goodwater, was a visitor in the city Wednesday.

W.J. Guy, of Marble Valley was in the city Saturday, and paid The Advance a pleasant call.

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Gascot News

The farmers are very busy gathering their crops and making sorgham syrup.

Mrs. N.E. Morris, has been on the sick list this week.

O.E. Roberson and daughter, and Mrs. J.C. Hicks, attended the community fair at Winterboro, Friday and reported a fine time.

The Misses Feagans of Piedmont, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Fed Logan, Sunday.

Mr. John T. Bowden, was a pleasant visitor of Miss Agnes Logan, Sunday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. J.H. McGathey of Sycamore, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Logan.

Mr. C.J. Stewart, of Sylacauga, spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Hicks, Saturday night.

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fed Logan, died Friday.

Misses Agness and Loise Logan, and Miss Eola-Velle Roberson, attended church at Sycamore Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Logan, and son, Charlton, of Sycamore, visited Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Roberson, Sunday.

Mr. Ross, of Sylacauga, was the guest of his son, Mr. G.C. Ross, Saturday.

Mrs. G.C. Ross and family were visitors to Sylacauga Saturday.

Mrs. J.W. Brooks visited Mrs. W.M. Logan, Saturday.

Mrs. J.C. Hicks, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. O.E. Roberson Monday.

Miss Eola-Velle Roberson attended the W.M.S. meeting at Sycamore, Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Blanchard, of Talladega Springs, spent the week-end with their parents Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Blanchard.

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Antioch News

Yes, leap year is about out but our girls around here are not worrying, for they don’t leap at everything that passes by.

Several from here went to the singing at Wilsonville, Sunday. They report a nice time.

Mr. Curtis and Dera Joiner visited Mt. Sharon, Sunday.

Mr. Ellison Deason, from Birmingham, was visiting his father, J.A. Deason, Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Dolphes Joiner, from Chelvin (sic) Rock, visited his father last Sunday.

Mr. J.T. Bullard, made a trip to Sylacauga, Saturday.

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Marble Valley School News

Our school is progressing nicely.

We entertained the other rooms with a program last Friday, and we are sending some of the jokes we had. Mr. Thomas Farr, was the one who was on the program for jokes, and is on again for next Friday.

Miss Anna:  Leon do you know a speech?
Leon: I know a short one.
Miss Anna: Say it for us.
Leon: I once had a piece of gum, I chewed it loud and slow. And every-where I went, it was sure to go. It followed me to school one day, which was against the rule. Miss Anna took it away from me and I saw her chewing it after school.

Miss Lillian: I ran across one of your friends in town last week.
Miss Rilla: Well did you hurt him very bad?

Miss Lillian: Van, why do you scratch your head so much?
Van: Because I’m the only that knows where it itches.

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J.M. Calloway and daughter, Lucille, of Rockford, were visitors in the city Saturday.

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Double Crime Feared

Body Of Stranger Found In Woods Near Alexander City

Goodwater, Ala., Oct. 20 —

An unidentified white man, approximately 30 years of age, who was found dead yesterday afternoon three miles east of Alexander City in a clump of woods, lies at the undertaking parlors or E.P. Duncan and Son at Alexander City.

His death is a mystery. He had only a box of aspirins, some liver medicine and a cheese sandwich and an empty purse on his person. Some think his name is Jack Leachy, who was seen around Alexander City several days ago.

In preparing the body for burial it was discovered that he had been operated on, but whether criminally or not is unknown as the operation appeared to have possibly been done some time. A party passing the place near where the body was found several nights ago, state that some cars were parked on the side of the road, but they thought nothing of it. This has only increased the mystery surrounding the death.

Victims of Wednesday’s Accident Buried Saturday

Wife and Two Young Ladies Seriously Injured

Mrs. J.E. Vann, who was injured in an automobile accident Wednesday afternoon when her daughter, Ida Mae and husband were killed, is reported much better this morning and her continued improvement is anticipated. The two young school teachers bruised in the accident are comfortable.

When his automobile went over a 15 foot embankment at a curve Wednesday afternoon, J.E. Vann, 50, and his 12 year old daughter, Ida Mae, were instantly killed, his wife and two young school teachers, Miss Dora Mosley of Equlity, Ala., and Miss Marjorie Willingham, of Rockford, were painfully injured.

The three injured persons were rushed to the Sylacauga Infirmary. The party were on their way to the County Fair, this city. At a curve on the highway near Stewartville, Mr. Vann lost control of his machine and it crashed fifteen feet down an embankment into the old road bed. The girl was hurled 30 feet, landing against a tree. The car turned over twice and fell on Mr. Vann. Mrs. Vann is believed internally injured. Mr. Vann was camp superintendent of the Wisconsin Alabama Lumber Company, which has a large operation here. He came here a few years ago from Haslin, Texas, to become connected with the Lumber Company, was widely known and leaves a number of friends and relatives.

The curve where the accident occurred is known as one of the most dangerous in Talladega County.

Funeral exercises were held at the First Baptist church Saturday afternoon, 3:30 o’clock, with Howard Undertakers in charge, Interments at the Marble City cemetery.

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Mignon W.M.S. Holds Meeting

The Womans Missionary Society of the Mignon Baptist church held its regular meeting in the Sunday school room of the church, Wednesday afternoon. All four circles were well represented at the meeting, and a good devotional program was conducted by Mrs. Chas. Thomas.

The Society has recently taken on new life and is now fostering the following auxiliaries; R.A., Y.W.A., G.A. and Sunbeam Band.

There were thirty-three women and nineteen children at the meeting Wednesday. A delicious plate luncheon was served which was enjoyed by all.

Mrs. T.L. Craddock has been recently elected president of Society, and is making wonderful progress. The society is now holding three weekly meetings at the homes of members monthly one at the church.

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Rev. S.A. Taylor Resigns From Mignon Church

Rev. S.A. Taylor has resigned as pastor of the Mignon Baptist Church, his resignation to take place on November 9th. He will go to the First Baptist church at Elba, Ala., where he has been called by that congregation.

Rev. and Mrs. Taylor have been at Mignon for about a year and have made many friends here and in Sylacauga, who will regret to see them leave.

Since his stay here, Rev. Taylor has done a great work, and caused much interest to be taken in church work among his congregation.

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Talladega County Fair Closed 12th Fair Sat. Night.

Largest Fair Ever Held in County — Horse Races Best Feature

The big Talladega County Fair which opened its big gates on Monday last, came to a close last night, marking down in its history as one of the greatest fairs ever held in our city or the county.

Crowds have flocked to the grounds each day, the opening day however witnessed the largest attendance. Quite a few additions were made in grounds this year, the new grand stand, the remodeling of the exhibit hall, and society booths.

Horse racing was another added feature, there being a greater and better collection of race horses ever to be seen on the tracks before, there numbering sixty-two horses with licensed starter, Fielding W. Scholler, presiding as judge.

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Local News Of Sylacauga

Mrs. French Craddock, spent Tuesday in Birmingham.

Clarence Atkins, of Talladega, attended the fair Wednesday.

Mrs. A.R. McMillian was a visitor in the city Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Felix Oglesly (Oglesby?), of Talladega, attended the fair Friday.

Miss Fannie Bell Triplett, of Anniston, was the guest of friends in the city Friday.

Judge and Mrs. E.A. Hammett of Talladega, were visitors in the city Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Bouie, have returned to Anniston, after a visit to friends in the city.

Paul Conaway, city Editor of the Anniston Star, visited friends in the city Thursday.

Hon. Geo. Burk, of Talladega, attended the fair in the city Friday.

Mrs. Roy Saxton, of Ashland, visited friends in the city Thursday.

Misses Ophelia Burk and Eva McDaniel, of Fayetteville, attended the fair Thursday.

Professor C.S. Crowther, Mrs. Foster McDonald, Mrs. Mitchell, attended the parents and teachers association in Anniston, during the past week.

C.S. Atkin, of Wenonab, N.J., has returned to the city after a visit to relatives in N.J.

Richard Boyd, of Alexander City, attended the fair Thursday.

Miss Marjorie Alred, of Clanton is the attractive guest of Miss Hattie Ramsey.

J.M. Calloway, of Spigner, is the guest of friends and relatives in the city.

Mrs. W.C. Ratchford, of LaFayette, is the guest of her sons, Dr. J.D. and William Ratchford.

J.A. Shinn, of West Point, Miss., is in the city visiting his son, F.G. Shinn. Mr. Shinn will leave Tuesday for an extended trip through the Carolinas.

Mr. and Mrs. R. St. John returned Tuesday from a visit in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. St. John attended the Lyric, where they heard the great artist Sasanoof, sing and saw one of his famous paintings.

Mrs. Mary Willard Hall and Miss Cox of Attalla, are visitors in the city

Ernest and Will Decetose, of Talladega, were in the city yesterday and paid a pleasant call at the Advance.

J.M. Calloway and daughter, Lucille, of Rockford, were visitors in the city Saturday.

Freights Turn At Sylacauga and Talladega
Two Thru Freights Daily

The L & N operating through the city has made quite a change in the operating of their freights which will prove to an advantage to shippers and consignees in the city.

Freights which have been operating from Anniston to Calera will turn at Sylacauga, while the locals which formerly operated from Calera to Anniston will turn back at Talladega, thus making Sylacauga and Talladega a terminal.

In addition to the local freights there will be two through freights daily from Anniston to Birmingham and from Birmingham to Anniston. This will allow the business man in Sylacauga to receive an evening shipment from either Anniston or Birmingham the next morning after the freight is placed in the depot at either Birmingham or Anniston.

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Store Broken Into and Robbed

Weogufka Merchant Loses More Than $75.00 Worth of Merchandise

The store of B.B. Killgore, of Weogufka, was broken into Saturday night, Oct. 4th; and more than $75.,00 worth of merchandise taken by the burglars.

It is said that entrance to the building was gained by forcing a lock on one of the doors.

While no arrests have been made it is stated that Mr. Killgore has a clue, which it is thought will bring the guilty parties to justice.

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Autos Have Head-In Collision

Mr. H.M. Harris, of Route 1, had an accident on the Quarry road Sunday afternoon which wrecked his car and did some damage to the car of Alex Mitchell, colored.

It seems that Mr. Harris was trailing a wagon waiting for some cars to pass which he saw in front. After the cars had past he proceeded to pass the wagon, when Mitchell and he met in a head-on collision in the cloud of dust which the passing cars had made.

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Talladega County Fair Is Now In Full Swing

Horse Racing Big Feature of Affair – Thirty-Three Horses Taking Part

The Talladega County Fair is now in full swing, and the people are thronging the grounds as they do each year.

The one big feature of the fair this year is the racing. There are thirty-three horses present to participate in the races. The following owners will race the number of horses as placed following their names:

A. Hailey, Memphis, Tenn, 4; Chas. Bean, Mt. Sterling, Ky., 2; W.F. Jenkins, Orlando, Fla., 3; R.B. Swope, Winchester, Ky., 1; Nixon Bros., Guntersville, Ala., 3; T.Hayes, Lynchburg, Tenn., 1; Chas Boswell, Boonsville, Ind., 3; Turner Presley, Valdosta, Ga., 2; Smith Bros., Dadeville, Ala., 5; Millard Hodge, Opelika, Ala., 2; James Dunn, New Orleans, La., 6.

The races will start each afternoon at 2 o’clock and Col. Fielding W. Scholler, of Franklin, Ind. will be in charge of the races during the week.

The one thing to be regretted is that the main exhibit hall is found to small this year to accommodate the many exhibits which has been offered. It is stated, that Weogufka had an excellent exhibit which had to be excluded this year on account of the lack of space. This is to be regretted, as several of the Weogufka community own stock in the fair association, and since the organization of the association, this community has always contributed to the Talladega County Fair, although they are in Coosa County.

This one thing should put the stock-holders and officials of the fair association to thinking of making the fair a Four Counties Fair instead of the Talladega County Fair.

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Society

Mrs. Frank Scott Entertains Jos. McDonald Chapter D.A.R.

At her home Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Frank Scott proved a delightful hostess to members of the Joseph McDonald Chapter D.A.R. Sixteen answered to roll call.

After the usual amount of business an interesting address was given by the new Regent, Mrs. Gene Smith, a vocal solo was also enjoyed, given by Miss Willie Woods.

After the program a delicious salad course was served the guest. Mrs. Ralph Johnston was the guest of the afternoon.

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Marble City Study Club

The Marble City Study Club met at the home of Mrs. W.J. McLeod Wednesday afternoon with a large enrollment of members present. After the business the following program was rendered:

Historian report, Mrs. R.S. Hunt; Reading, Mrs. E.O. Batson; Vocal solo, Miss Joyce Lane, accompanied by Mrs. French Craddock.

The club was glad to have one of their former members present for this meeting, Mrs. Geo. Phillips, an out of town guest.

After the usual program, the guest were served delicious refreshments, by the hostess.

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Sylacauga Chapter D.A.R. Entertained

Friday afternoon at her home on Broadway, Mrs. J.P. Roberts entertained the Sylacauga Chapter D.A.R. The home was beautifully decorated with fall flowers. This meeting of the D..A.R. was due to be at the home of Miss Maude Hebson, but was given at the home of her sister Mrs. Roberts, instead.

After the business a splendid report on her recent trip to the Kate Duncan School at Guntersville was given by Mrs. J.H. Lane, also a violin solo by Mrs. R. Williams.

After this interesting program rook was enjoyed by the members.

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Matrons Study Club

The initial meeting of the Matrons Study Club for the year 1924-25 was held at the home of Mrs. Dave Goldberg on Oct. 7, at one o’clock. The members were served a delightful luncheon, after which the business of the club was taken up.

As a course of study for this year, the club is using “Literature of To-day — Royster. The first program was “Memoirs of a Midget” — Walter De La Mare.

The following subjects were discussed: “The story of the Book,” Mrs. J.P. Roberts; “The Book in Relation to Literature”, Mrs. St. John; and “Walter De La Mare” Mrs. Mitchell.

Several musical selections were also enjoyed, among which were a vocal solo, “Three Roses” by Mrs. J.C. Waites, piano solo, “Tam’o Shanter” by Mrs. Pruett, and a violin solo, “Romanza” by Mrs. R. Williams, Mrs. Porch accompanying.

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Epworth League Social

The Epoworth League members enjoyed a Japanese Social, Friday night in the basement of the Methodist church. The basement was beautifully decorated in Japanese designs for the occasion and many games were also enjoyed.

The object of this affair was to get up a box to send to the Japanese Kindergarten in Japan.

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Mrs. R.W. Prather, Mrs. M.G. Hightower, Mrs. W.H. Boozer, Mrs. W.A. Moody, Mrs. Mitchell attended the third district meeting of the Federated Clubs, which met in Anniston this week.

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Kiwanis Endorsed Synodical Hospital

The Kiwanis club is in favor of the Presbyterian Synod taking over the old Isbell college building and converting it into a hospital.

The club endorsed the movement at its weekly luncheon Tuesday and will prepare resolutions for Dr. A.C. Ormond to present to the Synod.

J.R. Lester gave an interesting account of his trip to the National Safety Council at Louisville. — Talladega Home.

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Mrs. D.C. Hart Dead

News reached the city Saturday morning of the death of one of Sylacauga’s former school girls, Mrs. D.C. Hart (Lucy Hardy), who for the past year had lived with her parents in Vicksburg, Miss. Mrs. Hart underwent an operation a year ago which has caused her to be in ill health every since. Two weeks ago she was taken ill again, but her condition was not thought to be serious until Thursday, when a sudden change took place. She was operated on Friday morning and died.

Mrs. Hart is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Ledbetter of this city, where she made her home with her mother before moving to Mississippi.

Mrs. Hart has a host of friends in the city who will be grieved to learn of her death. She was a girl who was loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Casey, of Vicksburg, Miss.

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Marble Valley School

Our school began September 1st with Mr. W.R. Adkins and Misses Rilla Prater, Lillian and Anna Watters, as assistant teachers.

We, (first year Junior high school grade) are very glad to say that we have our same teacher, Miss Prater, again. We are going to try to make this a more successful year than last.

There are seven in our class and there’s only one who has not missed a day and that is Miss Christene Gleen, but we all come as regular as we can.

We have a volley ball for the girls and a basket ball for the boys. We all enjoy playing ball.

There’s only one girl in school that does not have bobbed hair, that is Miss Leota Cooper.

We are trying to prevent the “and” and “ain’t” habit in our class.

We are going to have a program next Friday evening, so we will call again next week with some jokes.

“Seventh Grade Class”

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Shelving Rock News

The farmers of this section are about through picking cotton.

The box supper Saturday night was just fine. There were six boxes and one guess cake.

Mr. Jeffie Robinson from Coosa, was a visitor up here Sunday.

Miss Sadie and Mavis Blankenship, were the guest of Miss Evalina Martin, Sunday.

We hope to have a good Sunday School next Sunday.

Everybody come to Sunday School, everyone has a warm invitation.

Mr. Green and Mr. Payton had a nice supper Saturday night, or at least we think so, at the box supper.

Mr. Porter Morris and Mr. Harvie Ricks, had a nice supper at the box supper.

There was a spelling match at Shelvin Rock, Friday afternoon and ended as a tie.

Leap year is about out so hurry up girls, hurry up just three more months.

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Box Supper

There will be a box supper at Riser’s Chapel, Saturday night October 25th. The proceeds will go for the church. Everybody is cordially invited, come and bring a well filled basket.

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J.M. Smith, Birmingham
Guest of the Advance

Mr. James M. Smith of Birmingham, who is visiting relatives near the city, called in the Advance office this morning and gave the force a few of the old time violin selections.

Mr. Smith will take part in the old Fiddlers Contest at the fair Friday. Many fiddlers from Birmingham will also participate in the event, and music lovers will have a real treat.

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Local News of Sylacauga

Mrs. N.J. Harrison is visiting in Birmingham.

F.M. Howard, visited in Birmingham, Tuesday.

E.F. Martin of Mississippi was a visitor in the city Monday.

W.C. Adams, of Rockford, attended business in town Wednesday.

C.L. Ragan, of Talladega, was a visitor in the city Tuesday.

Rev. C.J. Bentley, of Birmingham was a visitor in the city Monday.

Mr. R.H. Willingham, of Texas, is the guest of relatives in the city.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Batson, of Birmingham, are the guest of relatives in the city.

Dr. and Mrs. S.C. Batson of Birmingham, are the guest of relatives in the city.

Mr. and Mrs. B.F, Carpenter, passed through the city Tuesday en-route to Anniston.

Frank Hammett, W.C. Ratchford, and J.M. Hightower spent Sunday in Montgomery.

Fred Lecroy, has returned to his home in Mississippi, after a visit to friends in the city.

Dr. J.M. Davis, has returned from Atlanta, where he attended the Dental Association, which met there last week.

Mrs. J.B. McCain, Mr. and Mrs. Winston Stewart, visited friends and relatives in the city Tuesday.

Miss Mary Cox and Miss Mary Willard Hall, of Attalla, will spend the weekend in the city as guest of friends.

Miss Janie Sue Batson, has returned to Birmingham, after spending the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Batson

Dr. Laving Willingham, of White House, Texas, was in the city the first of the week on his return to  his home in Texas, after a week’s visit to relatives in Coosa County. Dr. Willingham has not been in Sylacauga since 1897 and finds many changes here. While talking to an Advance reporter, he stated that even the hills of Coosa county had grown much taller than they were when he was a boy.

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W.F. Laumer Buys Valentine Bakery

Will Make Several Marked Improvements in Place

Wm. F. Laumer, of Goodwater, has purchased the Valentine Bakery and is now having several improvements made in the place.

Mr. Laumer is an experienced bakery man, having spent several years in the business, having operated the bakery for the Alabama power company at Mitchell Dam and at Cherokee Bluff.

While this business is now closed down for repairs and additional improvements, Mr. Laumer stated to an Advance reporter that he hopes to reopen within the next few days and give Sylacauga a service in the bakery ___ which the town can ___ be proud of.

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Three Boys Held On Cotton Theft Charge

Three white boys are being held in the county jail on charges of grand larceny. They are being held for Justice W.M. Thweatt at McFall.

Harry Spratt, George Jackson alias George Moore, and Leroy Smith are charged with stealing cotton. It is alleged they stole 306 pounds of seed cotton from the farm of Jim Ingram after it had been gathered and left standing in baskets in the field.

The boys were arrested by Baliff Harry Brown of McFall.

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Mrs. D.A. Parker Entertains U.D.C.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy met at the home of Mrs. D.A. Parker Thursday, Oct. 2nd, with Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. Veazey, Mrs. S.P. McDonald, Mrs. Tom Ogletree, Jr., Mrs. McQueen and Mrs. Parker hostesses.

The Chapter is glad to have the following new members:
Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Tuxworth of Walco, Mrs. L.K. Ogletree, Mrs. Leonard Smith, Miss Bessie Levie, and Miss Mable Claire Daniel.

Mrs. Pearl Ingersol was unanimously elected, First Vice President and Mrs. Jack Pitts was unanimously elected chaplain of the chapter.

The special work of the U.D.C. this year is enclosing the old cemetery with a substantial iron fence. An opportunity will be given not only to everyone who has an interest in the appearance of the town, to contribute to this worthy cause.

During the social hour a reading was given by Mary Virginia White, a piano solo by Mrs. David Pruett was enjoyed.

Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

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Local News of Sylacauga

T.L. Wood has returned from a business trip in Birmingham.

J.S. Speer, of Weogufka was transacting business in the city today.

Mr. and Mrs. S.P. McDonald have returned from a visit to Tuscaloosa.

Dr. W.H. Hutchinson, of Childersburg, was a visitor in the city Friday.

Mrs. D.C. Batson, of Birmingham, is visiting relatives in the city and at Fayetteville.

W.H. Robinson, of Route 1, is attending business in town Thursday.

W.W. Averett, a farmer of Fayetteville attended business in town Friday.

T.R. Russell, of Childersburg was the guest of friends in the city Friday.

Judge G.B. McDonald, of Rockford, was a business visitor in the city Wednesday.

John K. McEwen, of Rockford was attending business in the city Thursday.

Mrs. Ralph Wilcox, of Birmingham, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Matson.

Mr. and Mrs. William R. ___ter, of Gantts Quarry, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. F. _ Jackson, in Atlanta, Ga.

Mrs. Burk, of Montgomery is the guest of Mrs. J.P. Roberts.

Mrs. G.M. Guice, has returned from a visit in Atlanta.

Miss Beatrice McDowell, is spending the week end in Talladega.

S.N. Coleman is doing nicely after undergoing an operation for appendicitis.

Mrs. J.M. Davis and Mrs. Judson Darden spent Friday in Talladega.

Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Bishop spent the weekend in Birmingham.

O.L. Speer, of Coosa County, was transacting business in the city Friday.

J. Flip Hunter has returned to his home in Roanoak after a visit to friends in the city.

Miss Christine Parker, of Talladega, is the weekend guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Parker.

J.D. Thompson of Weogufka, was among the visitors in the city Wednesday.

Hon. J.R. Sanford, of Talladega, visited friends in the city Thursday.

Mrs. Charles Looney has returned from Birmingham where she has been taking treatment.

Dr. John W. Wilson is leaving this week for Baltimore, where he will do course graduate work at John Hopkins University.

Miss Janie Sue Batson, who is attending school at Howard College is the week end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Batson.

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Mrs. D.C. Hart Dead

News reached the city Saturday orning of the death of one of Sylacauga’s former school girls, Mrs. D.C. Hart (Lucy Hardy), who for the past year had lived with her parents in Vicksburg, Miss. Mrs. Hart underwent an operation a year ago, which has caused her to be in ill health every since. Two weeks ago she was taken ill again, but her condition was not thought to be serious until Thursday when a sudden change took place. She was operated on Friday morning and died.

Mrs. Hart is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Ledbetter of this city, where she made her home with her mother before moving to Mississippi.

Mrs. Hart has a host of friends in the city who will be grieved to learn of her death. She was a girl who was loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Casey, of Vicksburg, Miss.

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John Milton Langley, accompanied by Mr. Rafael, who have been playing in an orchestra in Winston Salem, are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Langley.

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New Business Houses Going Up

J.F. Edwards, of Sycamore is completing a nice brick business house on North Broadway. This is a modern one-story business house and will be complete within the next few days.

T.H. Owen in the same section of the city is adding an extension of thirty feet to his business house, which also will be completed within the next few days.