The Sylacauga Advance – 3 November 1909

The Sylacauga Advance
3 November 1909

For the Old Soldiers

The Ladies’ Book Club of Childersburg proposes to give an entertainment November 23, the proceds of which will be sent to the indigent old soldiers of the Mountain Creek Old Soldiers’ Home.

Will not the ladies’ clubs of the state join in this laudable cause?

Miss Mollie Oden, Pres.
Mrs. W.C. Hicks, Vice-Pres.
Miss Emma Keith, Sec-Treas.
Miss Leanora Oden, Lib.

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Gentry Bros. Famous Show Coming

An open challenge to the unmarried women of Sylacauga to compete in a dishwashing contest with Gertie, the only monkey girl in the world who has taken a course in domestic science, was issued today by oneof the advance representatives of Gentry Brothers Famous Shows which will be in Sylacauga Saturday, Nov. 6, for two performances only, one at 2:15 in the afternoon and the other at 8:15 at night.

This onkey housemaid, in whose behalf the challenge was issued, was born three years ago, and in her brief existence has astounded thousands of women by her wonderful skill and dexterity in washing dishes.

Twenty dishes washed and dried in ten minutes is her record.

There are no “strings” to this challenge, the only condition being that all of the women who accept the defi (sic), must take their turns in the order that their applications are received and that the contests must be held on the show grounds of the Gentry Brothers Famous Shows a week from next Saturday, Nov. 6.

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October Marriages

As Evidenced by the Probate Records of Talladega County for the Past Month

White:

S.H. Ricbert, May___ F. Davis
J.H. Nail, Olie H. Silas
J.W. Glaze, Mattie _______
J.M. Alrice, Mrs. Lula Morgan
N.C. Hickman, Rosa McGrady
Jessee O. Wesson, Salli Pelham
Earl J. Harris, Myrtle H.J. Hood
Will Watson, Pearl Thackerson
James Fower, Lizzie Duncan
John Bowdon, Mable Thomas
W.F. Holcombe, Myrtle A. Brint
M.P. Pittis, Nettie Holmes

Colored:

Andrew Baker, Johnnie Harris
Halloma Green, Rose B. Malory
Albert Pope, Carrie Townsend
Joseph Beckham, Olivia Gomez
R.D. Whitman, Rena Moore
Jack Elliott, Jessie McElderry
Huston White, Ella Young
Fred Kelley, Sallie Crousier
Fred Turner, Belle Barclay
Chas. Jones, Mamie Moore
Lawson Jones, Henrieta Cary
James Mabry, Katie Jones
Earnest Montgomery, Eva Wood
Arthur Britton, Pearl Crinn
Jake Baker, Hazel Williams
Wm. White, Ada Estell
Luther McGregory, Sara Murphy

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Social

Marble City Study Club

The regular meeting of the Marble City Study Club was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Crowell.

The members responding to roll call quoted from Shakespeare’s “Julius Ceasar.” Mrs. Langley led a discussion of early Roman history, in which everyone joined enthusiastically. Rome’s legendary history; her physical condition, the division of her people into classes, and the struggle between these, and her influence upon the whole world, were some of the points brought out.

Mrs. Smith had well prepared questions on the “Royal Family of Italy,” to which were given excellent answers. What more beautiful study could one have than of the life of Italy’s rulers at present, Victor Emmanuel the third and Etena?

Of course the pageantry of their court life is similar to that in all the courts of Europe, but it is the human things of their life which are referred to. Their marriages was a most romantic one, being a true love match, which is said to be the exception rather than the rule among royality.

The house of Savoy is rich in saints, warriors and statesmen; but in Emanuel it has produced a really exemplary husband, and with their fine beautiful children they are a family altogether interesting.

Mrs. DeBardelaben gave a number of “Current Events,” chief among them being the details of the magnificent entertaining which our own Birmingham is to do for President Taft this week. At the close of the program the houses served a salad course with frozen punch.

The Club will meet Nov. 3, with Mrs. Langley.

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A Halloween Party

One of the most enjoyable occasions of the season was the Halloween party given by the young ladies of the Phileatha class at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J.J. Johnson Friday evening.

The invitations were issued in rhyme.

The house was decorated to suit the occasion; spooks were placed in various places, and the scene was quite ghost-like.

The following guest were present:
Misses Brett, Toland, Donaldson, Forbes, Holcombe, Thigpen, Gertrued and Lucile Nix, Hatcher, Bilbrey, Nora and Lillian Cruise, Phillips, Wallace, Horn, Thweatt, Morris, Fretwell, Killabrew, Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. Willamson, Mesdames Langley and Baxley, Messrs. Rush Gross, Frank(?) Crow(?), O. Dykes, E.W. Jenkins, Clarke, Strong, Bentley, Walton Cruise, Will Moody, (?) Peace, Fred Hebson,Luther Kelley, J.P. Phillips, E___ Ogletree and Dr. R.D. Porch.

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W. and O.W. Club For Oct. 19
[The Wise and Otherwise Club]

At the regular meeting of the W. & O.W. Club held at the hone of Miss Zulah Crumpler Tuesday, Oct 19, Miss Thigpen presiding.

Each member responded to roll call with well selected quotations from William Cullen Bryant.

Miss Mathews was teacher for the afternoon. The subject of the lesson was the “Good Old Colony Times.” Each member entered enthusiatically into the discussion and each showed an increasing interest in the events of earlier days. Miss Berry read a well prepared paper on “The Dutch Colonies of New Netherlands.” Next Miss Crumpler read a beautiful selection from Irving’s “Sketch Book.”

Miss Coker gave the club a splendid sketch of “Rip Van Winkle.” Each member heartily agreed that this old legend is one of universal favor. This number concluding the program, the club adjourned to meet Tuesday Oct, 16th with Miss Fulmer.

A delicious salad course was served by the hostess.

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W. and O.W. – Oct 26

The W. and O.W. Club met Tuesday Oct. 26th at the hone of Miss Morris. The eeting was called to order by iss Andrews, the Vice President, owing to the absence of the President.

A very interesting lesson prepared for the afternoon, was taught by Mrs. Jordan DeBardelaben.

We found the settlements of the colonies of Maryland, New Jersey, the Carolinas, and Georgia very interesting, and ore so was the founding of Pennsylvania and the historic old city of Philidelphia.

Miss Coker read a splendidly prepared paper on “The Founding of Philadelphia.” She told of the magnificent buildings, the beautiful streets and avenues, the parks, etc., also the fact that Philadelphia ranks third in population.

Miss Andrews read a very interesting paper on “Indian Education.” The great and good work done at the C_____ _____ was especially ___ upon. In this ______ ________ the Indians ___ developed into good, _______ American citizens.

The program __________—–

The hostess served a dainty salad course.

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The Wesleyan Class

Motto – Fidelity
Flower – Violet
Colors – Purple and White
Pin – Pin in shape of a Violet

The Wesleyan Class of the First Methodist church held its first social meeting Friday, Oct. 29, with Mrs. D.A. Parker. The subject for the afternoon was “October.” The roll call by the secretary was responded to by many appropriate automnal quotations. The original quotation by Mrs. Hamner was especially appreciated and read as follows:

“When summer has led,
And the leaves are dead,
And frozen is the river,
In tempest and storm,
May this class grow strong,
And ever remember our sister.”

Mrs. Parker then read “October’s Bright Blue Weather” which was enjoyed by all present. The constitution was next read by the secretary.

It was decided that the class pin should be a violet, about natural size, with a tiny pearl in the center, thus bringing out the class colors, purple and white.

Next followed a contest on trees. Pretty little cards in the shape of aple trees tied with red ribbon were used for the contest, Last, but not least, ___ the dainty aple leaf napkins and _______ refreshments.

Those present were Mesdames Par___, B.S. and B.A. Phillips, Jackson ____, Oden, Stewart, Hamner, White(?).

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Local News

_ Watts is quite ill with chills.

W. Peace was a visitor to Anniston ____.

_ McEwen, of near Rockford was in the city Saturday.

_ Logan, of Atlanta, Ga., was in the city Saturday.

_ Fulmer, of Talladega, was in the city Saturday.

_ Smith, of Talladega was in the city ____.

_. C. McGuire was a visitor to Goodwater Monday.

___ie Knight was a visitor to Talladega Sunday.

____ Cora Carter, of Fayetteville was in the city shopping Monday.

_. J. Henson, of Columbus,Ga., was in the city Sunday.

_. E. Calloway, of Weogufka, was in the city yesterday.

_. E. McAlrath, of Goodwater, was in the city Monday.

____ R.D. and R.L. Edwards ___ Monday for Rockford.

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

_. A. Carmichael, of Holllins, was a ____ caller on the Advance Tuesday.

_. O. Roberson, of Fayetteville, was a plesant caller on the Advance ___day.

________ Meados and F.M. Steverson, of Alexander City, was in the city ____day.

_. N. West and son, Burton, have returned from an extended visit in ____ (Florida?)

Mrs. Chatman, of Columbiana, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Harry Roberts.

Johnnie Brown, of Owenton, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city with ___ parents.

__ Cirling(?), of Alexander City, was in the city a few hours Monday en route to Jacksonville.

For sale – A lot of nice burk-__ pigs.
J.B. Spradley – Sylacauga, AL

Miss Ethel Bilbrey, of Birmingham, was the attractive guest of the Misses Nix the first of the week.

Hon. C.C. Whitson, of Talladega, was in the city Sunday en route to Rockford to speak on the proposed amendment.

G.H. Stewart, of Weogufka, was a pleasant visitor to the Advance Saturday.

J.H. Bullard, of Sycamore, R.F.D. No. 1, was a plesant caller on the Advance Friday.

Mr. E.J. Calloway, of the Kilgore Mercantile Co. at Weogufka, was in the City Saturday.

Rev. C.J. Bentley, of Avondale, was in the city a few days the latter part of last week.

Mrs. J. Embry, of Calcis, was here visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Spradley Friday, returning home Sunday.

Mrs. Nancy Riley and children, of Childersburg, was here visiting her father’s family, Saturday and Sunday.

J.W. Batson, J.M. Callaway and A.J. Baxley attended the Sunday School Convention at Weogufka Sunday.

Profs R.O. Dykes, E.W. Jenkins and Miss Amanda McDirmid attended the Sunday School Convention in Talladga Saturday and Sunday.

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Oak Grove

The farmers have lately been very busy gathering in the fleecy staple. The crop is sone shorter this year than last, but the much higher prices keep us from repining.

T. Lightsey has returned to Sylacauga, after spending a while with relatives here.

Miss Etta Fields entertained a number of friends at her home Saturday.

O. Merkle spent Sunday with friends in Sylacauga.

Jim Lightsy, of Center Hill, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Lightsey.

Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Bush entertained a few of the younger set at their house Saturday evening. Several interesting games were played after which refreshments were served.

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I.O.O.F.

Whereas the all wise Creator of the universe has removed from our midst our brother and chaplain, Wm. H. Parrot, who died Oct. 17, 1909.

Resolved by Sylacauga Lodge No. 110 I.O.O.F.

1st, That we mourn the loss of our brother and chaplain.

2nd. That his life exemplified the motto of our order, friendship, love and truth.

3rd. That a page of our records be dedicated to his memory.

4th, That a copy of the resolutions be sent to his family extending to them our deepest sympathy in the loss of a good husband and father. That a ___ be sent to our paper for publication.

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J.A. Peters,
W.W. Mathew(?)
_.C. Cain