Sylacauga People Will Share In Key Estate

Eight Birmingham persons are among heirs to the vast key estate in New York City, declared to be worth from $100,000,000 to $200,000,000, according to Mrs. Rebecca ___ Bagby, 146 Davies Street, Woodlawn. The Birmingham heirs are said to be Harry Key Milner, _19 Milner Crescent; Mrs. Bagby, Mrs. Georgia Key Prickett, 4212 Third Avenue, Avondale; Mrs. Jesse _allings, 2725 Highland Avenue; Miss Elizabeth V. Key, Woodlawn High School student; Mrs. S.T. Key, Pratt City; A Mrs. Saunders, Ridgeway Avenue, Ensley, and Mrs. _ D. Freeman, 5002 First Avenue. Quite a large number of heirs are also in Georgia, it was said.

The property of this estate, which was reverted to the heirs after the expiration of a 99 year lease, in the heart of the New York retail district.

“Martin Key, of England, who married the younger sister of Lady _ane Grey, was the first of the family to come to this country. His grandson, John Key, who was the first white child born of English parents in Philadelphia, was one of the pioneer settlers of Albermarls County, Virginia, having emigrated to that state in 1732. His son, Martin, who married Nancy Bibb, of the same state, had 12 children as follows: Thomas, John, Martin, Tandy, Joshua, William Bibb, Henry, Jesse, James, Walter, Elizabeth and Martha. The descendants of these heirs of Martin Key are scattered throughout the Southern states and quite a number of them are now in Georgia. Among the legal heirs are the descendants of William Bibb (son of Martin) who was the first of the family to come to this state. Soon after the Revolution, Tandy Clark, James and Henry, Jr., sons of Henry, Sr., (he the son of Martin) came to this state from South Carrolina and settled in Burke and Jefferson Counties. In about 1815, Joshua (he, the son of Thomas, who was a son of Martin), came to Augusta, thence to Burke County. Later Joseph, the son of Tandy, who was the son of Martin, settled in middle Georgia.”

From general information gathered there seems to also be some Talladega County relatives who will share pretty heavily in this estate. They are Mrs. E.J. Smith, of Sylacauga and Mrs. Mollie Key Kidd, of Childersburg.

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Clerk Falls 14 Feet Into Shaft

Talladega, Jan. 20

Tom Johnson, clerk of the Talladega Hardware Company, Friday was confined to his home suffering with slight injuries received when he fell about 14 feet through the elevator shaft from the first floor to the basement late Thursday afternoon. Johnson had raised the gate in the darkness and did not notice that the elevator was not there and stepped off into space. He was taken home, where it was found his injuries consisted of a badly bruised right heel and minor bruises about his face and body.

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Preacher Is Welcomed

Goodwater, Jan 18

Thursday night at Goodwater Baptist church a welcome service was held in recognition of the formal entry of Dr. J.L. Thompson into the pastorate of the local Baptist church. Rev. C.H. Rodgers of the Presbyterian church and Rev. W.L. Holdridge of the Methodist church and O.T. Smith for the Baptist church made addresses of welcome in behalf of the three churches of the town. Dr. J.L. Thompson preached an interesting sermon.

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Auto Accident

An automobile accident occurred last Thursday night in front of the home of Mr. C.W. Hammett, when Mr. Horace Maddocks backed his car into Tom Powers an old negro man who was riding a horse. As it appeared Mr. Maddocks had gotten into his car and was backing in order to turn around, and the negro was just behind the car evidently unseen by the driver. Seeing the car coming the horse made frantic efforts to get out of the way, and finally rared up on his hind feet falling over together with the old man. Whether the car struck the horse or he tripped himself and fell was hard to tell by the observers. By falling to the side perhaps accounts for the car not passing over either. Mr. Maddocks immediately got out and offered assistance to the negro who claimed he was not seriously hurt, but just stunned. He was assisted on his horse and went home. The next day the negro reported at the Levie and Son Milling Company where he is employed, suffering from considerable sprains and bruises, and has been unable to work since.

Just a few days before this happened Tom Powers while driving the dray of the Levie Milling Company was also run into by a car breaking down one of his wheels. He did not know the name of the driver of the car, who backed out of the wreck and whizzed away.

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A Residence Is Burned

The residence belonging to Mr. Otis Levie on Spring Street was destroyed by fire about noon last Thursday. The fire caught on the ___ in flames, and the building was a total loss. It was located beyond the water mains, and no assistance could be given in the way of water. It was occupied by Mr. Silas Gilliand, of Gantt’s Quarry, who had only moved into it a few days ago. All the furniture was removed by those coming to the assistance. The house was partially insured.

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Negro Killed

Tuesday afternoon a shooting occurred at Walco between two negro women. It grew out of a quarrel between Lucile Waldren and Louise Parks, and resulted in the death of Louise Parks who was shot twice by Lucile Waldren. Trial was held Wednesday morning and the Waldren negro was bound over to the grand jury on $1000.00 bail which she made.

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Business Women’s Club

The Sylacauga Business and Professional Women’s Club held a social at their club rooms Tuesday evening which proved one of the most interesting affairs the organization ever held.

The program was opened with a song by the club, followed by a short talk by the President Mrs. J.V. Haralson. Mr. Jordon then addressed the club with a fitting talk on their organization and its work. The remainder of the program was a violin duet by Miss McDowell and Mrs. Haralson; a reading by Miss Gertrude Smith; duet by Miss Berry and Mrs. Vardaman; paper on local government by Mrs. Tatler; piano solo by Mrs. Tatler, and a song by the club. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Roberts, Mr. Fred Prather, Mr. J.E. Jordan, Mr. Le Olive, Mr. Rufus Vardaman, Mr. Haralson and Mr. John Robinson.

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Assault Is Charged

Talladega, Jan. 21

Charles Lewis Young, negro has been arrested near Bon Air by Chief Deputy Perry Campbell, Deputy Pierce, and Police Officer Bush from Sylacauga. He was arrested on charge of assault. It is alleged that he shot Annie Breedlove, negro at a negro dance last Saturday.

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Local Happenings

Mrs. F.M. Van Deusen is on a visit to relatives in New York.

When Al Ray Crumpler received his prize of $1.00 in the News missing word contest the other day he soon came to the News office, and longs for that a dollar would buy.

Evan Howard who is now making his home in Albany, Alabama, spent a few days the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Howard and other relatives and friends here.

Mrs. Jack Wright left Friday to join Mr. Wright in Louisville, Ky. where they will reside.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Pat Adcock, Monday a baby boy. Both mother and baby doing nicely.

Circle two of the Methodist Ladies Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. H.D. Brown Tuesday afternoon in a call meeting.

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D.A.R. Meeting

The Sylacauga Chapter D.A.R. was entertained in the home of Mrs. G.E. Crowell on Friday, at a regular monthly meeting. At this tine the delegates and alternates were elected for continental congress which convenes in Washington during the month of April, Mrs. G.E. Cowell being elected from Sylacauga.

The program included a paper, “What it means to be a Daughter of the Revolution,” by Mrs. Lane.

Round table discussion of “The D.A.R. Constitution,” conducted by Mrs. G.W. Phillips.

Several piano numbers by Mrs. Tattler, all were highly appreciated. Lovely refreshments were served.

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Methodist Meeting

A very interesting and instructive all day meeting was held at the First Methodist church Thursday, January 17, which was conducted by Rev. D.C. McNutt, presiding Elder of the Sylacauga District and ably assisted by F.M. McDonald, Sunday school field secretary and Rev. Brock Antermony, field secretary. Something like fifty delegates were present. The Sunday school program was given at the morning session at which time the officers for the ensuing year elected as follows: District secretary, W.M. Treadway, Montevallo; District elementary superintendent, Mrs. J.P. Roberts, Sylacauga; Mission study superintendent, Rev. J.H. Johnston, Alexander City; Superintendent of young people, J.H. Harris, Rockford; Treasurer, C.W. Hammett, Sylacauga; Group secretaries, Mrs. Z.S. Cowart, Calera; W.L. Doldridge, Goodwater; Miss Mattie Triplett, Sylacauga.

The afternoon session was devoted to Centenary campaign work and launched the superaments movement in the district.

A very profitable day was given to these lines of work, and the officers and delegates appreciate the lovely luncheon served by the Missionary society.

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Christian Endeavor Meet

The Christian Endeavor meeting of last Sabbath was in charge of Billie McLeod, the vice-president. Druscilla Williams was the leader. They had a snappy, wide awake meeting. The main feature of the meeting was a contest in naming Bible characters. The leader called the letters of the alphabet and the member’s responded with names of characters beginning with the letter called. Elizabeth Prather and Billie McLeod were the winners in this contest.

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Happenings in Mignon

From the school

Thursday afternoon Jan. 31 at 3:00 p.m. the Parent-Teachers Association will hold their regular meeting in the school auditorium. The pupils of the third grade will give the program.

The birthday of Robert E. Lee was observed last Thursday at the chapel exercises, the program being as follows:
Song – “America,” School.
Reading – “The 19th of January,” Sallie Howell.
“Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee,” Norman Knight.
Song – “Tenting Tonight,” Class
Lee’s favorite hymn, “How Firm a Foundation.”
Reading – “Robert E. Lee,” Una Thrash.
Song – “Dixie,” School.

Thursday morning the classes of Misses Cladwell (Caldwell?) and Waters gave the following program:
Song – “Sing a song of six pense,” Class
Song – “There little girl don’t cry,” Gladys Williams
Recitation – “He would not use his tooth brush”.
Song – “Our health campaign.”
Play – “Doctors busy day.”

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Walco News

Mr. Legg who has been superintendent of Walco has been transferred to Vancouver, British Columbia. We regret to lose him.

Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Brown and their youngest daughter, Miss Mable, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. L.A. House.

Dr. Reid, of Sylacauga, will preach at the school house Friday at 7:15 p.m.

Mrs. M.A. Howe gave a party Saturday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Legg.

Mr. Luxworth is our new superintendent. He took charge two weeks ago.

Since the opening of school at Christmas we have received five new pupils in our room, three of which are in the seventh grade. We now have forty-two in our room.

For some reason Walco school was omitted in the report given by the county last week. Our percent of attendance was 89. Those having perfect attendance were:

Grade one:
Claud Brown House, James Kimbrough, Witson Parrett, J.P. Tidwell, George Robbins and Helen Clemens.

Grade two:
Jack Bankston, Forrest Brown, Leonard Conville, Clara Belle Brown, Erlene Davis and Mildred Pickle.

Grade three: Lawson Parrett, Olin Conville, Jack Burk, Seloma Deyr, and Myrtice Lackey.

Grade four: Fabian House, W.O. McCain, Jr., Harold McCarty, and Coleman Tant.

Grade five: Helen Dodgen, Mattie Pearl Henderson, Hazel Pickle, Ofie Lucile Henderson, Lucile Lackey, and O.G Spencer, Jr.

Sixth grade: George Conville, Walton Legg, Raymond Dodgen, Louis Reynolds and Willie Hunt

Grade seven: Howard Parrett, Reuben Stewart, Fred Conville, Paul Durbin, Mildred Robbins, Winnie Tant, Evlyn Spencer, Annie Grace House, Helen McCarty, Mary Pickle and Myrtle Lee Pullens.

Those on the honor roll in our room were:

Fifth grade; O.G. Spencer, Harry Bradley, and Gordon McNeill. There were none in the sixth but in the seventh were Annie Grace House, Fred Conville, Mary Pickle and Reuben Stewart.

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A little Wolf arrived in town Jan 18. It is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf.

The second grade under the supervision of their teacher Miss Lila Howze dramatized “The Three Questions” in chapel this Monday morning. Master Walter Legg played a piano solo. We enjoyed the program.
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Gantt’s Quarry

Our school is progressing nicely though the attendance is not so good owing to bad weather. We have recently installed new desks in two rooms due to the interesting efforts of the School Community Club and also of Mr. Harrison, chairman of our board of trustees.

Mr. King who has been in Washington, D.C., since Christmas has returned to the Quarry. We are glad to see him back in our town.

We are expecting the Exchange club out one night during the week with a program, at which time it will present the picture which our school won for November.

We are certainly proud of our school’s record in the attendance contest so far, we having made the best attendance record in the county for the months of October, November and December.

Although, under the ruling of the County superintendent of Education our school will not be awarded any more prizes for attendance records, we are, nevertheless, going right ahead and make the best records possible, and also try in every other way to make our school the best in the county.

………..Seventh Grade

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Talladega Notes

Talladega Jan 22

One of the largest real estate deals of recent months has made on Tuesday when Jones & Thornton bought the entire Wilson addition to the city of Talladega from Mrs. L.A. Jemison. The property consists of 18 lots at the intersection of Cherry and McMilan streets.
Park Avenue will be extended through the property and homes will be built on it. Improvements will be started at once.

The barn of Lewis Cater, living on Route 3, was burned Tuesday, according to reports reaching Talladega. It was reported it was a total loss with all the farm implements, grain and feed being destroyed.

Efforts were made to burglaise the Louisville and Nashville depot Tuesday night. Burglars entered through the window in the ticket office and made their way into the freight office where the safe was standing. They hammered at the combination in an attempt to remove it so they could get into the safe but aside from making a few nicks in it did no damage.

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In Memoriam

We have to record the sad news of the passing away of our beloved and esteemed brother, Nathaniel _owen Cook, who died after a few weeks illness November 4th, 1923 and was buried November __.

Wewoka A.F. & A. M. Lodge 39 feels that its loss is irr___ not only as a brother ___ and leader, as he was ___ more especially for the ___ lofty ideals and pue ___ with which he was imb___ which characterized his thoughts, actions and life. ___ since brother Cook has been a member of our fraternity he h___ lavishly of all his great energy and time, in all m___ that had for the purpose __ organization and permanent ___ of mankind and our fr___.

To the younger brothers ____ greatly loved, for he had a ___ advising and instruction in a fatherly way which was eas__ acceptable.

Resolve that a copy of these ___lutions be published in our papers and a copy sent to the bereaved widow and famiy of __ Cook.

Wewoka A.F.& A.M. Lodge No. 539

W.H. Nelson Raises Champion Chickens

W.H. Nelson of Gantts Quarry who is raising White Leghorns, is making quite a record with his pen No. 60 in the laying contest at Auburn.

This pen of Leghorns are running third in the contest, and are ___imed to be one of the finest ___s of Leghorns ever exhibited in Alabama.

Mr. Nelson entered the poultry business as a side line, but has proven quite a success, and it is ___ that he intends enlarging his __ps and going into the business on a larger scale.

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Dr. T.E. Reeves Dead

Dr. T.E. Reeves died at his residence at Walco Camps, about _ miles south of the city, Tuesday morning at 4 o’clock. His remains were taken in charge by the Howard Undertaking Parlors and prepared and shipped to Lineville where interment will take place this afternoon (Wednesday 3:30).

Dr. Reeves was well known in the city, having practiced for the Wisconsin-Alabama Lumber Company for near two years.

He leaves his wife and several children to mourn his departure.

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Local Automobile Agency receives Solid Car

Last week the Vardaman-Peace Cheverolet Company received a solid car load of new modeled Cheverolet’s. This is the first car load of new model Cheverolets to be received in the state and Messers. Vardaman and Peace are to be congratulated in receiving such prompt service with their company.

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Anouncements

For Sheriff

I announce to my friends and the public that I am a candidate for sheriff of Talladega County, subject to the democratic primary. The influence and support of all the people will be appreciated.

J.C. Standford
(Paid political advertisement)

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Alabama roads are good — (to get stuck in.)

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_r. A.K. Whetstone of Ha__ was in the city Tuesday.

__nnie Teel, of Rockford was in the city Saturday on business.

G.C. Scaggs of Rockford was in the city Tuesday on business.

_. C. Blare of Sylacauga Rt. 1, was in town Saturday attending business.

_. E. Ogletree, county surveyor of Talladega is in the city this week making surveys of several ___ lines near the city.

T.E. Collins of Weogufka was attending business in the city on Saturday.

Misses Linda Pace and Chloe ___tle, who have been the guests of Mrs. Will A. Moody left Tuesday for their home in Birmingham.

Miss Hellen Harrington of Chicago is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Harrington.

Tom Barns of Talladega was attending business in the city Saturday.

Miss Lee Mae Palmer has returned from a visit to Opelika.

J.C. Stanford of Talladega who is a candidate for the office of Talladega County was shaking hands with friends in the city Wednesday.

Griffin Synott of the Vanderbilt University is the guest of Toby Washam.

Mrs. W.M. Lane has returned from a month’s visit to her daughter, Mrs. Jud. D. DeBardelaben in Birmingham.

Mr. Thad. W. Gordon of the Campbell-Ewald Advertising Company of Detroit, Mich. was in the city Monday aiding the Vardaman-Peace Cheverolet Company in mapping out their advertising campaign for the year.

Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Persons of Alexander City were visitors in the city Friday.

Mrs. W.T. Porter left Saturday morning for an extended visit to various points of interest in Florida.

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Schelvin (Shelvin) Rock News

We are having some very bad weather at the beginning of a New Year.

Our school is progressing nicely although our teacher has a good number of pupils.

Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Standly were visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Butts Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Ocie Hosey left the first of the week for Georgia where he will take up a position with the Winfield Saw Mill Co.

Mr. Willie and Jean Green, of Tuscaloosa, are visiting relatives in this Community.

Mr. Squire Martin, and family of Waco, Texas are visitors of this community.

Messers Curtis Morris and Jasper Butler motored to Mignon Sunday afternoon.

We have new neighbors in our community, Mr. and Mrs. Phill Robinson of Coosa County.

Mr. and Mrs. Ocie Hosey were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hosey last week.

Wishing every one a prosperous New Year.

—– Rose Bud

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Holly Spring News

We all had a fine Christmas and Santa Claus did not forget any one.

We are sorry to say that Mr. Jess Morris has been on the sick list, but is improving.

We enjoyed the dance and a fine fruit supper at Mr Jimmie Morris’ Saturday night.

Mr. Fonzer Varner was the guest of Miss Virgil Blankingship Saturday afternoon.

We had a dance at Mr. Clint Robinson’s Christmas night. It was enjoyed by all who attended.

Misses Daisy and Velma Morris were at the fruit supper Saturday night.

Misses Viola ad Exar Robinson was the guests of Miss Virgil Blankingship last week.

Miss Ke__nie Morris and brother Curtis is the guest of Miss Virgil Blankingship.

Mr. and Mrs. Alphie Deason of Gantts Quarry was visiting the latters parents Mr. and Mrs. Jess Morris Christmas.

Mr. Claudie Morris and Virgil Blankingship made music for dance Saturday night.

Mr. Jackson Joiner and family motored to Mr. John Morris’ Friday.

We all had a nice time at the dance Friday night at Mr. Henery Joiners.

—-The Rose of Coosa.

Mr. and Mrs. Mims Roberts of Talladega were the week-end guests of Mrs. H.M. Roberts.

The many friends of Miss Ernesta Castleman will be glad to know that she is improving after a very serious operation for appendicitis.

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J.C. Standford Announces For Sheriff

In this issue of The Advance appears the announcement of J.C. Standford of Talladega for the office of Sheriff of Talladega County.

Mr. Standford is well known throughout the county having been chief of police of the City of Talladega a number of years and has previously made the race for sheriff of the county.

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Russell News

Messers Carl and Bert Zeiglar were in Sylacauga Saturday.

John Pearson made a business trip to Talladega Springs Saturday.

Isaac and John Green motored to Sylacauga Wednesday to see friends who are visiting from Florida.

Marvin Pearson is learning to play the guitar very fast. He will soon be able to play some selections at school.

Jack Talton of Florida has been visiting relatives here recently.

Despite the cold weather last week we had two good fox races. Some 25 or 30 dogs were in the races.

There is to be an oyster supper at Russell’s School house next Saturday night January 23, for the benefit of the school. Everybody is invited.

Judge E.A. Hammett of Talladega was a visitor in the city Friday.

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Woodmen Elect Officers

The regular annual election of the Woodmen of the World was held at their lodge on Second Street Friday night of last week the following officers being elected for the ensuing year:

C.H. Lipsey, P.C.; J.H. Moore, C.M.; W.T. Fields, A.L.; E.F. Conville, Banker; J.T. Erwin, Clerk; W.H. Conville, Escort; W.R. Cleghorn, Watchman; J.C. Thomas, Secretary; T.L. Owings, Physician; Clem ___man, A.D. Summers, and E.J. Drawhorn, Auditors.

There is much interest being taken by the members of this lodge, and much enthusiam is being shown. The meeting nights are on Friday of each week.