The Sylacauga Advance – 17 November 1909

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.