The Sylacauga News – 12 March 1924

The Sylacauga News
12 March 1924

Talladega County Goes Four To One For Oscar W. Underwood

Sylacauga, Mignon, Gantts Quarry, Sycamore and All This Section Gives Him a Majority

The election passed off in Sylacauga Tuesday more or less quietly but quite to the disappointment of the Underwood opponents who lost this beat by 88 votes. It had been long thought that Syloacauga was a strong Musgrove center, but when the final show down came, his friends were not as numerous as had been suspected, and Underwood came out with flying colors.

Box No 1 in Sylacauga is made up largely of voters from Mignon, and the vote for this box showed 169 votes for Underwood, 74 votes for Musgrove, and 4 for Dinsmore. Box No. 2 is made up of Syoacauga eople almost exclusively and here Musgrove carried it by 11 votes resulting as follows. Musgrove 95, Underwood 84, and Dinsmore 4. Box 3 embraces the Gantt’s Quarry section which voted 42 for Underwood and 38 for Musgrove.

Childersburg voted 69 for Underwood, 54 for Musgrove, and 7 for Dinsmore.

Fayetteville voted 32 for Underwood and 1 for Musgrove.

Up to late Wednesday afternoon all beats in the county had not been heard from, but the repirt so far is as folloiws: Beat No 1 box 1 Lincoln, Underwood 47; Musgrove 20. Beat No. 1 box 2 Estaboga, Underwood 16; Musgrove 10. Beat No. 5 box 1 Talladega, Underwood 197; Musgrove 23; Dinsmore 1. Beat No. 5 box 2 Talladega, Underwood 204; Musgrove 23; Dinsmore 1. Beat No. 5 box 3 Talladega, Underwood 149; Musgrove 5. Beat No. 6 Alpine, went three majoity for Underwood. Beat No 7 Laniers, Underwood 28; Musgrove 10. Beat No 9 box 1 Alpine, Underwood 18; others 0. Beat No. 9 box 2 Alpine and Sycamore, Underwood 26; Musgrove 2. Beat No. 10 box 1 Fayetteville, Underwood 32; Musgrove 1. Beat No. 10 box 2 Talladega Springs, Underwood 32; Musgrove 1. Beat No. 12 Childersburg, Underwood 69; Musgrove 4; Dinsmore 2. Beat No. 13 Sycamore, Underwood 67; Musgrove 9; Dinsmore 3. Beat 14 box 1 Chandler Springs, Underwood 9; others 0. Beat 14 box 2 Talladega R.F.D. Underwood 8; others 0. Beat 17 Talladega R.F.D. Underwood 21; Musgrove 1. Beat 18 Munford, Underwood 31; Musgrove 30; Dinsmore 1.

Talladega county goes 4 to 1 for Underwood

Underwood……….1,249
Musgrove………..  321
Dinsmore………..   17

Underwood carries Sylacauga by 88 votes.

Underwood……….  295
Musgrove………..  207
Dinsmore………..    8

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Sylacauga Quiet Since Convention

Delegates Highly Pleased With Recption Given Them While Here

Sylacauga is a little quiet after the D.A.R. Convention of last week, while our people have an opportunity to reflect and receive congratulations for the success of the meeting. All delegates report a most pleasant time with entertainments far surpassing their expectations, while the attendance record shows that there were more present than at any previous convention. There was not a hitch in the entire program, everything going off in perfect order just as had been planned. Much time and efforts was spent in making the social features something really worth while, and as each day came to a close the isitors were entertained in delightful manners. The final feature was the elaborate Exchange luncheon at Beverly Hall, followed by the U.D.C. reception at the home of Mrs. J.E. Jordan.

Beverly Hall was decorated in national colors with national shields gracefully nestled among the folds of the draping bunting. Over the main entrance was an electric sign “Spirit of ‘76″ and just inside the D.A.R. Insignia brilliantly lighted greeted you. There were streamers hanging from the walls, each bearing the name ofone of the original thirteen states. The entire room was lighted by the soft glow of many candles placed on the tables. An elaborate eal was served, and music was rendered by the Sylacauga Orchestra. After the meal a beautiful program was rendered, which consisted of songs, tableau, and musical selections, arranged with costumes and decorations that were the custom in revolutionary days.

The merry party left Beverly Hall for the home of Mrs. Jordan, where the local chapter of the U.D.C. gave a reception that was in keeping with the standard of excellent that has been set at all entertainments of the week. The decorations and music were appropriate to the event. This concluded the social affairs of the meeting.

The final business session was held at the Baptist church Friday morning when it was decided to hold the next meeting at Guntersville in order to permit the delegates to visit the Kate Duncan Smith D.A.T. School located there; and officers for next year were elected as follows:

Mrs. Walter A. Robinson, of Gadsden re-elected regent; Mrs. C.M. Tardy, of Birmingham, vice regent; Mrs. R.M. Jones, of Florence, recording secretary; Mrs. J.E. Jordan, of Sylacauga, corresponding secretary; Mrs. John A. Lusk, Guntersville, historian; Mrs. J.H. Lane, Sylacauga, official reader; Mrs. Fleetwood Rice, Tuscaloosa, registrar; Miss Mary C. Thurber, Mobile, librarian.

Special compliments were extended The Sylacauga News for its D.A.R. issue of last week, and the beautiful program and menu cards made by them were highly complimented. Many expressing surprise that such products could be made in a town of this size.

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Notice of Issuance of Letters

Estate of D.C. Bryant, deceased.

Letters of administration upon the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on 7 day of March 1924, by the Hon. E.A. Hammett, Judge of Probate of Talladega County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

This, 7 day of March 1924
J.A. Strickland, Administrator

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Mrs. Hannah Virginia Callier

On the evening of February 28th, at the ripe age of 80 years, Mrs. Hannah Virginia Callier passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.W. Waite at Grove Hill, Clarke County, Ala.

She was the widow of Dr. Armstead Mayfield Callier of Perry County, one of the most efficient and popular physicians ever to practice in this state. Before her marriage Mrs. Callier was Miss Hannah Viginia Pugh, a relative of United States Senator Pugh, and a descentand of the Randolphs, Macons and Alstons of Virginia. She was a true type of the old school Southern gentel woman. She has gone but her influence lives on giving strength and encouragement to those who knew and loved her.

Of her iediate famioy Mrs. Callier is survived by three step-daughters, Mrs. Ellen Bolling, Mrs. O.T. Grimes and Mrs. Annie Pearson of Tuscaloosa and four daughters, Mrs. N.G. McKinney, of Meridian, Miss, Miss Mary Callier, of Tuscaloosa Mrs. H.T. Brown of North Carolina and Mrs. J.R. Threadgill, of this city.
………Talladega Home.
Mrs. Threadgill formerly lived in Sylacauga.

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Local Happenings

Mr. R.E. Brown, of Birmingham, was a business visitor to Sylacauga this week.

Mrs. Sam DeHaney, of Birmingham was the week-end visitor at the home of her father, Mr. W.J. Wood of Sylacauga.

Miss Alice Simpson spent the week-end with relatives in Talladega.

Miss Irma Carl Turner spent Saturday in Talladega.

Miss Mary Willard Hall, of Odenville, was a week-end visitor at the home of Misses Virgie Oden and Sadie Cliett. Miss Hall was the teacher of the Home Economics Department of the State Secondary School here for three years.

Mr. H.F. Hayes is reported trying out with the Birmingham Barons this spring. Hayes is seeking a position as back stop with the Barons. Hayes will be remembered by the Sylacauga People having been with the fast Mignon base ball team for a few games last season.

Mr. Myatt, of Birmingham was a visitor at the parsonage Sunday.

Miss Gladys Brymer visited homefolks at Shelby Sunday.

Miss Mary Lou Caldwell was a week-end visitor to homefolks in Plantersville.

Mr. and Mrs. Newsome, of Roanoke were visitors to Sylacauga Saturday. Mrs. Newsome wilol be remembered in Sylacauga as Miss Mary Sorrell, having resided here several years ago.

Miss Alice Roberts, of Talladega, was a week-end visitor to Miss Mary Phillips here.

Mr. Anderson Hannah and wife, of Birmingham, were in Sylacauga the first of the week visiting Mr. Hannah’s sister, Mrs. Chas. H. Greer.

Mrs. A.L. Harlan, of Alexander City, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ingersol while a delegate at the D.A.R. Convention.

Mrs. Pearl Ingersol had as her guest during the D.A.R. Convention, Mrs. Louis Crew, of Goodwater.

The Wise and Otherwise Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. O.O. Colvin Wednesday afternoon. The subject of the priogram was “Americans in Opera.” The discussion was lead by Mrs. Vardaman assisted by Mrs. Mathews, Mrs. Dobson and Mrs. J.J. McDonald. A delicious iced course was served.

Rev. J.C. McQueen will preach at the Methodist church at Childersburg on next Sunday at 3 p.m.

Everybody is invited to the Walco school at 7:15 p.m. on Friday to the services which will be conducted by Rev. J.C. McQueen.

Mr. John Ed. Wallis attended the Hardware Convention in Atlanta this week.

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Fayetteville

The junior basket ball team of Fayetteville High School defeated the Junior basket ball team of Gantt’s Quarry Friday afternoon on the Fayetteville court by the score of 16 to 2.

The Senior basket ball team of this place defeated the Wilsonville basket ball team, on the Fayetteille court Saturday afternoon by the score of 18 to 13. The Fayetteville “First Five” has made a wonderful record this year, having lost only three games. Of the different schools with whom they have competed for the record they have were: winning 2 games from Chioldersburg; 2 games from Winterboro; defeating Mignon, and Wilsonville, also a tie game with Rockford. However, like all other teams they couldn’t win all games and were defeated one game each hy Rockford and Mignon. Hurrah for the Fayetteville basket ball team!

Miss Carmenita Green, of Wonan’s College at Montevallo spent the week with relatives here.

Mr. V.O. Russell, of Dadeville spent the week-end here.

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A Note of Thanks

The harmonious spirit which is characteristic of Sylacauga people was never more eident than during the conference of the Alabama Society Daughers of the Aerican Revoution, arch 5 to 7th. The auto committee takes pleasure in expressing thanks to everyone who assisted in any way with car or service in any manner.

The conference was declared one of the most successful of the twenty-six held in the leading Alabama cities. The comfort and pleasure of the visitors was added to greatly by those who appreciate the noble womanhood and the aim of the D.A.R. organization. Among those who manifested this opportunity for service are there whom we take pleasure in mentioning:

Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Haralsn, Mr. W.M. Landham, Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Roberts, Rev. and Mrs. J.C. McQueen, Palace Drug Co., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith, Messrs. Fay Smith and John Milton Hightower.

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Sale of Lands for Division

In re:

Application of J.W. Brown, Jr. for the sale of certain real estate for division.

In the Probate Court of Talladega County, Alabama.

Under and by virtue of a decree of the Probate Court of Talladega County, Alabama, rendered on the 12th day of March, 1924 in the above entitled cause, the undersigned, as Comissioner duly appointed, will sell during the legal hours of sale to the highest bidder for cash before the Merchants & Planters National Bank at Sylacauga, Alabama, on Tuesday the 1st day of April, 1924, the following described real estate, to-wit:

Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 Block 8 and Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 Block 9, J. M. Lanning Survey of the City of Syoacauga, Alabama, a map of which is recorded in Plat Book 1, page 69 in the office of the Judge of Probate of Talladega County, Alabama.

Said sakle is made for division among said joint owners and is subject to confirmation of the Probate Court.

J.C. Cornett, Commissioner

Knox, Acker, Dixon & Sims, Attorneys

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Walco Notes

First Grade: John C. Brooks, Stanley Carpenter, James Kimbrough, J.P. Tidwell, Helen Clemnts, Rebecca Garrigus, Eunice Belle Dyer.

Second Grade: Jack Bankston, Forrest Brown, Lee Garrigus, Murray McClusky, Ralph Stewart, W.F. Tempel, Clara Belle Brown, Mary Elle Chastine, Katherine Gaston, Edna Kelley, Mary Aline Wolf.

Third Grade: Julius Carpenter, Lawson Parrett, Olin Conville, Jock Burk, Marshal Clements, Selucr Dyer, Thelma Brooks, Velma Keen, Foster Denson.

Fourth Grade: Ballard McNeill, Harold Garrigus.

Fifth Grade: Helen Dodgen, Hazel Pickle, Mary Addie Temple, Lucile Lackey, Harry Bradley, O.Q. Spencer, Gordon McNeill.

Sixth Grade: Murtie Brooks, Sarah Gaston, Hirshel Garrigus.

Seventh Grade: Reuben Stewart, Walter and Leslie Lee, Calvin Parrett, Mildred Robbins, Winnie Tant, Evlyn Spencer, Mary Pickle, Helen McCarty, Annie Grace House, Wynona Clements, Myrtle Lee Pullens.

Those pupils having perfect attendance for February.

Second Grade: Jack Bankston, Forrest Brown, Leonard Conville, Walter Davis, Hammond Durbin, Lee Garrigus, Clara Belle Brown, Erline Davis.

First Grade: Flecher Conville, Claud Brown House, James Kimbrough, Whitson Parrett, Edward Reynolds, J.P. Tidwell, Helen Clements, Rebecca Garrigus, Cleo Moore.

Third Grade: Lawson Parrett, Olin Conville, Jack Burk, Edwin Dodgen, Royce Moore, Selmer Deyer, Brown Farris, Oneida Tuxworth.

Fourth Grade: Clyde Allmond, Clifton Allmond, Lemos Allmond, Hubert Clements, Jesse Carpenter, Annie Lou Reynolds, Harold Garrigus, Ballard McNeill, W.O. McCain, Harold McCarty, Coleman Tant, Garland Radford, Flossy Abernathy, Janie Mae Robbins.

Fifth Grade: Helen Dodgen, Ofie Henderson, attie Pearl Henderson, Haze Pickle, Mary Addie Temple, Lucile Lackey, Rosemary Tuxworth, Harry Bradley, Gordon McNeill, O.Q. Spencer.

Sixth Grade: George Conville, Raymond Dodgen, Hirshel Garrigus, Louis Reynolds.

Seventh Grade: Reuben Stewart, Walter and Leslie Lee, Cumbee Brown, Fred Conville, Paul Durbin, Annie Grace House, Helen McCarty, Evlyn Spencer, Winnie Tant.

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Straven News

Miss Vera Day, Mr. Lewis Patterson and Miss Gladys Hughes all of Straven attended the B.Y.P.U. convention at Vincent last Sunday.

Miss Alta Baker is visiting her sister Mrs. Robt. Carrol, of Dargin.

Miss Gertrude Caldwell, of Birmngham, was a week-end visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Callahan, of Straven.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Butler, of Underwood, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bosworth Saturday night and Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Killian attended Grand Oopera in Birmingham Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Baker, of No. 2 Straven have recently moved to Eddins Field.

Miss Daisy Fae Killian who is attending school at Montevallo visited homefolks Saturday and Sunday.

The Straven school will be out in two weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bosworth and daughter, U.V., of Straven visited Mrs. Simons of Helena Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. J.A. Campbell and daughter Aetna have been ill for several days. Both have measles.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Arnett were guest of Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Patterson of Nebo Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Chas. Bosworth and Mr. Dock Baker made a business trip to Columbiana last Thursday.

There will be a big carnival show in Straven every night this week.

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