Sylacauga Advance – 10 September 1924

10 September 1924
Sylacauga Advance

City Politics Takes On New Phase

Wm. Landam Comes Out Of Race — J. Ed. Jordan Enters

Monday a flurry was caused when it was announced on the streets that Wm. M. Landam had withdrawn from the race for Mayor, leaving P.L. Moseley, his opponent, alone in the race.

This was quite a surprise to his many supporters, as Mr. Landham had made a through canvass of the city and had developed quite a strong following.

Mr. Landham gave as his reason for withdrawing from the race was to keep dissension from the church and orders of which he and Mr. Moseley were both members.

Following the news of Mr. Landham withdrawing from the race, Tuesday morning, J. Ed. Jordan announced as a candidate to succeed himself to the office. While Mr. Jordan only has a week in which to make his campaign, his followers claim that he will develop quite a strong following.

Mr. Moseley was induced to enter the race at a meeting of several of the citizens several weeks ago, when the following ticket was put out: PL. Moseley, Mayor; T.R. Mathews, Alderman-at-large; Leonard L. Smith, Alderman Ward One; F.M. McDonald, Alderman Ward Two; J.W. Brown, Jr. Alderman Ward Three; and J.D. Ratchford, Alderman Ward Four.

Wm. M. Landham announced later as candidate for Mayor, with C.E. Turner on his ticket as Alderman-at-large; C.C. Peters as Alderman from Ward Three, and Jos Hawkins as Alderman from Ward Four.

C.E. Turner, C.C. Peters and Jos. Hawkins are still in the race.

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J. Ed. Jordan Announces

In this issue of The Advance appears the announcement of J.Ed. Jordan for the office of Mayor of the City of Syolacauga to be held next Monday, September 15th.

Mr. Jordan’s announcement follows the withdrawal of Mr. Wm. M. Landham from the (….illegible….) his record made during the last administration.

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All Day Singing

There will be an all day singing at New Site church on the second Sunday in October, October 12th, 1924.

The lessons will be conducted from the Old Christian Harmony. All lovers of music come and bring your books.
…….F.G. Culberson

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Local News of Sylacauga

Bruner Runyan, spent Sunday in Ashland

Miss Lutie Hebson, is visiting friends in Birmingham.

Born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Robbs, a daughter.

Elect Jordan and have a progressive administration.
(Pd. Political Advertisement)

Mrs. Lloyd Parks, is visiting her brother in Linchburg, Va.

We serve the best sandwiches.
Jack’s Place

Frank Jones, of Talladega, visited in the city Sunday.

Vote for J.Ed. Jordan for Mayor.
(Pd. Political Advertisement)

H.W. Pond of Rockford, visited relatives in the city Saturday.

Misses Erin Patton and Eurda Johnston, spent the week-end in Ashland.

Rev. C.L. Ellis of Birmingham visited friends and relatives in the city Monday.

See our new line of Cara None toilet goods.
Sylacauga Drug Company

Clyde Warren, left Monday for Birmingham where he will attend Howard College.

Teachers, we sell for less. Make us prove this.
Palace Drug Company

Mrs. H.H. Howard, has returned from a visit in Lyles, Tenn.

(…Illegible) Dooley(?) has returned to her home in Birmingham after a visit to her father W.A. Burns

Mr. and Mrs. Pat Adcock and children are visiting relatives in Georgia.

The first meeting of the Sylacauga Music Study Club will be held at the home of Mrs. Randolph St. Johns, Wednesday, September 17th.

Dr. Julls Jones of Rockford spent Sunday in the city.

Kenneth Williams left Monday for Auburn, where he will attend school.

Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Patterson and son have returned from a visit in Andalusia.

William Harrison and William Hurt, left Monday for Auburn, where they will attend school.

Mr. and Mrs. O.O. Colvin, have returned from a visit in Alexander City.

W.L. Little, of Atlanta, Ga., was in the city Tuesday attending business.

E.T. Bright, Jr. left Tuesday for Auburn, where he will enter his second term at the Poly-technic Institute.

Miss Rosary Looney, leaves Friday for Marion, where she will be a student at Judson College.

Chester Knight and Geddis Baxley left Sunday for the University of Alabama, where they will attend school.

Mrs. R. Williams and daughter, Miss Drucilla Williams have returned from a visit in Montgomery.

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Smith, Miss Mary Gene Smith and Forman Smith, have returned from a visit to Springville and Birmingham.

R. Thompson, of Route 3, was in town Saturday and had us forward (illegible…..)

J.B. Smith, of Weogufka, was in the city Saturday and gave us his subscription to The Advance.

J.B. Horsley, of Route 2 was in town Saturday and paid The Advance quite a compliment in saying that our Sunday paper is one of the best newspapers which he has ever read.

L.J. Watkins, of Gantts Quarry, was a pleasant caller at The Advance office Saturday afternoon.

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Accidental Shot Kills Boy of Five

Talladega Youth Meets Death While On Visit To Neighbor

Talladega, Ala. Sept. 9

John Shadrix, 5 year old son of J.A. and Mrs. Shadrix, was instantly killed today by the accidental discharge of a pistol believed to have been fired by himself.

John with his brother, James, 7, and father and mother were visiting a neighbor where the shooting occurred. The boys were playing in an adjoining room when a shot was heard.

The pistol hung on the wall but was taken down by the boy it is thought. When found, John lay on the floor with a bullet wound through the corner of his mouth. James was not questioned because of his age.

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August Marriages in Talladega County

Eighteen White Couples Marry In County During Past Month

Following is a list of the white couples who secured license to marry in Talladega County during the month of August:

Frank Martin, Pluma Blair
Herman Gay, Rena Browning
Freeman Franklin, Mamie Lou Richardson
Walter E. Miller, Edna Jones
Timmon C. Hubbard, Kate Floyd
C.B. Hosey, Lillian M. Roden
J.A. Williams, Mary Drayer
Olen Calvin Catchings, Neall Thornton
L.S. Loveless, Gertrude Gravette
Garfield Lee Walker, Doshie Dobbs
Oscar Davenport, Neona Martin
Joseph Clayton, Olivett Pritchett
George Parker, Lily May Murphy
Frank White, Etta Owens
Jeffie Oscar Morris, Dovie Honeycutt
James F. Tedesco, Grace Robertson
Warren W. Jemison, Sadie B. Norred

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Notice

State of Alabama Talladega County

Notice is hereby given that application will be made for the pardon or parole of Birdie Finch, who was convicted in the Circuit Court of Talladega County, Alabama on March 11, 1920 of manslaughter in the first degree and sentenced to imprisonment in the penitentiary for a term of ten(?) yeats.

This the 27th day of August, 1924

Birdie Finch

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Order and Notice to Non-Resident – In Equity

To Tom Gulley:–

A Bill has been filed in the Circuit Court of Talladega County Equity Docket, against you by Silva Gulley, alleging certain grounds of Complaint, and it appearing by the affidavite to said bill that you are a non-resident, and over twenty-one years of age, and reside in the State of Tennessee, but a more exact address is unknown and cannot be ascertained after due and diligent effort.

The Register hereby orders publication of these facts, and this order in this newspaper, and requires you to answer or demur to the said bill before the 5th day of October 1924.

This, the 5th day of August, 1924.

M.R. Joiner
Register in Chancery