A Call to the Women of Sylacauga

The women of Sylacauga realize the importance of the issue at hand to rid our state permanently of the liquor evil, met Tuesday afternoon Oct. 12, formed an organization pledging their influence to further this cause.

Officers were elected as follows:
President, Mrs. J.T. Morris; first vice president, Mrs. L.T. Pearson; second vice president, Mrs. C.B. McLeod; secretary, Mrs. J.J. Johnson; treasurer, Mrs. Fred Prather.

A prayer service will be held Tuesday afternoon, at 3:30 o’clock of each week in the Baptist church.

All women in sympathy with this movement, are urgently requested to atend these services.

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Saw Mill Burns

Thursday night the large sawmill at Kellyton was destroyed by fire about 8 o’clock.

This was one of the largest mills of it’s kind in the state, and was owned by J.M. Steverson of Alexander City.

The Advance has not yet learned the exact loss incurred by the fire, but it will reach far into the thousands.

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No Lights

Friday night until about eight o’clock the city was without lights on account of the electrical storm the night before burning out several fuses and doing other damages to the electric plant.

Electricians were kept busy at the plant all day Friday, and it was about 8 o’clock at night before the damages were repaired sufficent to have lights.

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Golden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Crumpler celebrated their Golden wedding day Monday, Oct. 18th.

Fifty years of wedded life,
Fifty years of joy and stife,
Fifty years one for the other,
Fifty years they have lived together.

All of their children were present also the relatives in town, to enjoy a duplicate wedding dinner of fifty years ago. They were very appropriately and substantially remembered by their children and friends. Every one wished for them that their remaining years of wedded life will be as bright and peaceful as the day, and that each may still live to enjoy each other as in the past fifty years.

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Wise and Otherwise Club

The regular meeting of the Wise and Otherwise Club was held Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 12th, at the home of Misses Coker. The meeting was called to order by the President, Ruth Thigpen.

Miss Mattie Morris was teacher for the afternoon. She developed the subject “Founders of America” very interestingly and instructively. We learned the sad plight of the Indians when driven from their possessions by the Spaniards, and how they knew no other occupation than to hunt and fish.

Now the U.S. takes care of them, the yearly cost greatly exceeding a million dollars. Miss Morris also brought out very clearly the early settlements in South America, their purpose and accomplishment. Miss Hebson read a very interesting paper on the “Settlement of the Jamestown Colonies”.

Miss Thigpen then rendered a beautiful selection on the piano, called “Floating Along.” This was enjoyed very much.

Miss Jessie Berry next read a paper on “Indian Art.” We greatly enjoyed the descriptions of the wonderful things made by the Indians, from the tiny woven baskets, to the gloriously colored Navajo blalnkets. The number concluding the program, the Club adjourned to meet Oct 19th, with Miss Crumpler

The hostess served a delicious ice course.

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Marble City Study Club

At the regular meeting of the Marble City Study Club which was held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Prather, the pogram was a continuation of the study of Rome.

The responses to the roll call consisted of “the name of an ancient Roman, and some facts about him.”

Mrs. Leon Phillips was the leader of the discussion of “By gone Rome,” the details of which were in striking contrast to the study last meeting of “The Rome of today,” the two reviews showing that Rome is at once a renowned city of antiquity, and the finely built modern capitol of United Italy.

Mrs. Crowell’s oral sketch of “Roman__ and ___ _____” was an interesting one, glowing in detail the familiar legend of the foundation of Rome. After Mrs. Pearson’s reading of “If I in Rome should Dwell,” the entire Club joined in giving and discussing “Current Events.” Mrs. Hunt assisted the hostess in serving a delightful luncheon. Mrs. C.B. McCleod was an invited guest.

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Local News

____ (Henry? Harry?) Kelley spent Sunday in Rockford.

Mrs. J.W. Langley is visiting in Birmingham.

Luther J. Kelley was a visitor to Talladega Monday.

G.B. McDonald, of Rockford, was in the city Monday.

W.A. Conaway, of Hollins, was in the city Saturday.

J.W. Averett, of Chicago, was in the city Saturday.

J.H. Phillips, of Fayetteville, was in the city Saturday.

C.W. Porter, of Talladega Springs, was in the city Monday.

J.D. Thompson, of Weogufka, was in the city Saturday with cotton.

B.F. Cunningham, of Wolf City,  (TX?), was in the city Friday

Born — Oct. 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Richards, a daughter.

Messers Wallace and John Massey, of Weogufka were in Sylacauga Friday with cotton.

The talk of the town, Greer’s new store. No. 47 Broadway. (across the street from Smith Bros.)

Dr. B.B. Warwick, of Talladega, was in the city Monday.

Messrs. A.L. Farris and F.M. Hilyer, of Marble Valley, were in the city Friday.

Messrs J.W. Bailey and W.J. Wright, of Quincey, were marketing cotton in the city Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Stewart, were visitors to the Birmingham fair the first of the week.

Mrs. J. T. Henson and sister, Miss ____ Hughes, were visitors to Columbus Saturday and Sunday.

Victor Kelley, W____rt Peace and ____Shinn were visitors to the fair Saturday.

_. M. Pearson won first place in the chicken contest at the Birmingham fair.

Miss Sallie Donaldson spent Saturday and Sunday in Talladega with her sister, Miss Hattie Donaldson.

M.L. Heath, of R.F.D. No. 2 was a pleasant caller on the Advance Monday.

Mrs. G.W. Phillips and daughter, Mrs. L.M. Powers, of Anniston, are visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs. L.L. Ford.

For Rent or Sale — November __, four room cottage on Norton Ave. newly painted and papered, city water and sanitary. Apply, Dr. S.D. Motley – Hollins, Ala.

Rev. M.E. Butts, of Childersburg, filled the pulpit of the First Methodist church Sunday in the absence of Rev. J.T. Morris.

L.M. Williams, of Hollins, was in the city yesterday.

J.W. Hubbard, of Talladega, was in the city yesterday.

A farm to rent, good conveniences at Hanover, Coosa county. Call on W. Culverson, Sylacauga, Ala.

F.W. Jenkins was a visitor to the fair Saturday.

Misses Forbes and Ruth Thigpen were visitors to the fair Saturday.

Lost Amber bead necklace. Finder please return to Miss Forbes at college.

Mrs. Edna Horton, of Alexander City, spent Sunday in the city.

J.M. Steverson, of Alexander City, spent Sunday in the city.

Lost — between Mrs. Gross’ house and Baptist pastorium, one broach. Will appreciate finder return to Rush Gross.

R.O. Dykes was a visitor to the Birmingham fair Saturday.

Prof. G.H. Thigpen addressed the Sunday School at Mt. Olive Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Pond, of Rockford, is visiting their son, L.L. Pond.

J.M. Speer, of Weogufka, was in the city Tuesday.

J.W. Thornton, of Weogufka, was in town with cotton Tuesday.

Thomas Rayfield, of near Weogufka, was in the city Tuesday.

Messrs S.W. Vandersaal and A.H. Wilson of Pittsburg, Pa, President and Vice President of the Sylacauga Improvement Company, will be in Sylacauga on November 5 for a short visit. They will be glad to meet all prospective purchasers of town property. See the Company’s ad.

J.K. McEwen, of Weogufka, was in the city Tuesday with cotton.

J.T. Brouge, of Atlanta, Ga,, was in the city yesterday.

Will Edwards, of Ashland, spent Sunday in the city with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. R.L. Edwards.

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Miss Stonecipher Dead

Miss Mattie Stonecipher, who had been in bad health a good while, died Saturday, and was buried at the Marble City Cemetery Sunday afternoon.

She was 60 years old, and had never been married. Her father was at the burying, and is 94 years old. Rev. J.J. Johnson conducted the funeral services.

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Mr. W.J. Parrot Dead

Mr. W.J. Parrot died Sunday afternoon at his home in South End about 12:30 o’clock.

His remains were interred at the Marble City Cemetery Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with Masonic honors.

Mr. Parrot was a good christian, a good Mason and discharged all the duties of a good man in every sense of the word, and was well liked by all who knew him.

Rev. J.J. Johnson conducted the funeral services.

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Talladega Springs

The Farmers’ Union held a public speaking at Marble Valley two days last week.

Miss Blonnie Smith, of Fayetteville, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mertie Jackson.

Mrs. J.W. McKinnon and daughter, little Miss Claribel, spent Saturday and Sunday in Talladega as the guest of her brother, Jno. S. Roberson.

Carl C. Smith spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday with home folks in Lineville.

Dr. I.D. Wood is improving from the fever.

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Oak Grove

As a result of the storm Thursday night, considerable damage was done, several houses being blown down and a number of trees uprooted.

Miss Katy Cosper opened school at Motes Chapel Monday.

John Horton, of Laniers, is visiting relatives here this week.

W.D. Killebrew and family are back home again after a few days stay in Vincent.

Edgar Munroe, of Goodwater, is a visitor of Mrs. M.E. Munroe.

The song service held here Sunday afternoon was well attended.

Miss Sudie Butts spent Sunday with Miss Bertha Caudle.

Mr. and Mrs. N.C. Hickman attended services here Sunday.

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Strayed Horse

I have at my place, about one and a half miles south of town, one bay mare with white blase in forhead. She was taken up September 14th, 1909. The owner can get her by paying for her keeping.
……….Jim McNeal, Sylacauga, Ala.

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Desolution Notice

September 10, 1909

Notice is hereby given of the desolution of the firm Williamson & Richards.

T.A. Williamson is now proprietor of the business and from the above given date is responsible for all contracts made by the firm above mentioned. As I am no longer connected with the business in any way.

John W.W. Richards

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Sixth Grade Society

The S.C.S. Club met Friday morning Oct. 8th, and was called to order by our new president, Will Shinn.

The devotional exercises was conducted by Fay Smith. The program was well rendered. Miss McDiarmid (our teacher) said it was the best program of this new year. It consisted of songs, readings, stories, compositions and a debate.

Sylacauga Drug Co. Will Rebuild

From information being given out by the owners of the building and the Sylacauga Drug Company, work will begin on the re-erection of the building destroyed by fire just as soon as the insurance adjustment is completed. The new building will be leased by the company, who will install a most modern drug store, with the best possible fixtures throughout.

The plans as made so far call for the new building to be the full length of the lot which is about ten feet longer than the old one was. It will be strictly modern in every respect, and two stories in height.

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Woman’s Club To Build Park

As soon as the weather clears up work is to begin on building the play ground that was started some time ago in the park next to the residence of Mrs. S.P. McDonald on Broadway. This work has been taken over by the Sylacauga Business and Professional Women’s Club, and the members of the club will co-operate with the city officials in rushing the grounds to completion.

Two committees have been appointed by the president of the Club and both committees are reported to be already active and plans being made for work. A ground committee composed of Miss Bessie Levie, chairman, with Misses Floy Plkington and Ora Stewart will work out plans for beautifying the grounds. Miss Erin Tubbs is chairman of the Equipment committee, and has as her assistant on the committee Mrs. Pearl Ingersol, and Miss Sadie Cliett. This committee will see that the equipment is secured for the play grounds.

While the Business and Professional Women’s Club is taking a very active part in making the play grounds a realty, they will be assisted by the City of Sylacauga, both in furnishing labor for building the grounds, and financing it.

Quite a number of swings, slides, and other things of amusement for the children will be purchased, and a wading pool for the children will be built. A special place will be constructed for the children to assemble daily and listen to stories told by people appointed to do this work. Park benches have already been built, and will be placed about over the park, where lovers can assemble while strolling on a hot summer afternoon.

Mrs. J.V. Haralson is the hustling president of this live organization, and some splendid meetings have been held since organization. The Club is to be highly commended for taking this great step in making the park a realty, which is a much needed thing in Sylacauga, and will prove very beneficial to the children of the entire city. A couple of tennis courts are being built on Second street back of Mrs. Haralson’s residence, and will be used by the members of this club.

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Sylacauga Music Club Meeting

February twelfth at the home of Mrs. R.D. Porch, this club held the regular meeting with assistant hostesses Mesdame M.G. Hightower, J.J. Hightower, J.W. Langley, S. Reubin and Miss Christa Davis entertaining.
Twenty-eight members responded to roll with interesting current events in the musical world. After the business the lesson on “Origin of Melody” was taught by Mrs. Lane assisted by Mesdames Pruett and Veazey.

The program consisted of selections from grand opera:

Piano – “Overture” (Faust) Miss Christa Davis
Talk on Opera – Mrs. J.P. Roberts
Duet – “Oh Haste Crimson Morning” (Luciade Lammermoor) Donizetti – Mrs. French Craddock, Mrs. M.G. Hightower
Violin – “Intermezzo Sinfonico” (Cavalleria Rusticano) Massagni – Mrs. R. Williams
Solo – “Love and music, these have I lived for” (Tosca) – Miss Joyce Lane
Piano Duet – “Miserere” (Ill Trovatore) Verdi – Mrs. Pitts, Mrs. Pruett. In conclusion the club sang “America the Beautiful.”

In the dining room a sumptuous salad course with coffee was served. Valentine decorations were carried out in the dining room.

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Editor Chas. Greer’s, condition has not been so good for the past few days. His son Dr. H.D. Greer, of Decatur was with him Wednesday.

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Small Pox In Rendalia Community

“The smallpox outbreak,” says Dr. H.J. Hill, county health officer, “apparently introduced into the Rendalia community from south Alabama or west Florida, seems to be under control as a result of isolation of cases and vaccination of contacts,” declared Dr. Hill. Even though this particular outbreak is under control, on account of the fact that nineteen counties of the state are more or less infested with this disease, it appears to be the part of wisdom for all persons who have not been successfully vaccinated or had the disease to lose no time in being vaccinated,” concluded Dr. Hill.

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Cars Collide

Sunday about noon, a Buick six driven by Mr. Tom Moseley, of near Rockford, collided with a Ford driven by Felix Smith, of Rockford, on the Sylacauga road about four miles from Rockford. According to statements from those in the cars they were attempting to pass each other when the rear ends struck. Both cars were badly damaged, and the occupants of both cars received minor scratches and bruises. The Ford was taken to Rockford for repairs and the Buick was brought in by the Sylacauga Motor Company.

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D.A.R. Convention Opens In Sylacauga Wednesday

Many Social Events Will Be Interspersed With Business Sessions of the Meetings

Prominent People Coming

Official Program Announced For Everyday and Hour

Next Wednesday March 5th at 9 a.m. the state convention of the D.A.R. will convene in Sylacauga with all business sessions being held at the Baptist church. This promises to be one of the biggest affairs of recent years ever held here, and our people are sparing no effort to make it huge success. The arrangement committees, are very active with all details, and the convention will be handled in a perfect manner.

The hours from 9 a.m. Wednesday to 3 p.m., will be devoted to meetings of the Credential Committee. At 4 o’clock the delegates will be given a tea by Mrs. Braxton Bragg Comer, Jr., at her beautiful home in Mignon.

The opening session of the conference will be held at the Baptist church Wednesday evening at 8:30. The session will be called to order by Mrs. J. Morgan Smith, honorary vice president general N.S.D.A.R. Invocation will be by Dr. A. Hamilton Reid, and a number of musical selections will be given by the Avondale Mills Band. Greetings from the city will be extended by Mayor J.E. Jordan, for the Exchange Club, by President G.C. Murchison and from the Sylacauga Chapter by Miss Carolyn Lane. Response will be given in behalf of the Alabama Daughters by Mrs. Watt T. Brown. The remainder of the program will consist of greetings and report of Staqte Regent, Mrs. Walter A. Robinson; Greetings by Mrs. Howard H McCall, vice president general N.S.D.A.R.; Greetings, Mr. F.W. Millaugh, Sons of the American Revolution, Laison; Organ solo by Mrs. R.D. Porch; Address by Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, president general N.S.D.A.R.; violni solo by Mrs. Jatie Middleton; “The American Creed” led by Mrs. Rhett Goode, honorary state regent.

Following the adjournment of this session there will be an informal reception in the church parlors given by the John Piney Oden Chapter U.D.C.

The conference will be again called to order Thursday morning March 6th at 9 a.m. by the State Regent. The morning will be devoted to business with reports of committees and appointment of new committees, and announcements. Mrs. Watt T. Brown will talk on Patriotic Education. The meeting will adjourn at noon for luncheon and reconvene at 2 o’clock. During the afternoon session the following short talks will be made:

Americanization, Mrs. B.E. Pruett; Better Films, Mrs. J.R. Draper; Conservation and Thrift, Mrs. John G. Winter; Correct use of Flag, Mrs. Sam Gentry; D.A.R. Student Loan Fund, Mrs. Edwin Goodhue; Ellis Island, Mrs. J.H. Lane; Genealogical Research, Mrs. Fleetwood Rice; Girl Homemakers, Mrs. B.C. Brickell; Historical and Literary Reciprocity, Mrs. Geo. Goodrich; Historical Research and Preservation of Records, Mrs. Kate Hine; International Relations Rhett Goode; Magazine, Mrs. Chas. Ingram, Jr.; Manual for Immigrants, Mrs. Richard M. Jones; Memorial Caroline Scott Harrison, Mrs. J.B. Ellis; Memorial Continental Library, Miss Mary Thurber Liquidation and Endowment, Mrs. A.G. Story; National Old Trails Road, Mrs. Jos. R. Estes; Philaphine Scholarship, Mrs. John Lusk; Preservation of Historic Spots, Mrs. John Lewis Cobbs.

At 4 o’clock the convention will be given an automobile trip to the many points of interest over the Sylacauga district, visiting the mills, the quarries and other industries.

At seven o’clock the Sylacauga Exchange Club will entertain the delegates at dinner at Beverly Hall, and at 9 o’clock a reception will be given by the local chapters at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.E Jordan.

The final session will be held Friday morning convening promptly at 9 o’clock. It will be devoted to general business affairs. Following this session the conference will close with a luncheon at the Knight hotel at noon.

All business sessions will be held in the First Baptist church and the public is invited and urged to attend.

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Prospects Bright For Good Baseball Season At Agricultural School

Baseball practice will begin at the State Secondary Agricultural School as soon as the weather clears up, and prospects are bright, for perhaps one of the best baseball teams in the history of the school. Coach Finley has one of the largest collections of material to select his team from, as the school has had for several years.

The team will be greatly strengthened this year by the addition of three splendid players. J.O. Ray, who was second string catcher for Mignon last year, John Watson who played second base for the fast Boaz combination last year, and Joe Harris, who twirled for the Talladega High School last spring.

Ray will more than likely do the catching, and Bradley a last year man, and Harris will do the pitching forming a splendid battery. Fred Hagan, Fred Kytle, and Hogan Stewart are coming out for first base, Watson will occupy the keystone corner. Bill Harrison a last year lad and Paul Crow are seeking the position at short, Leonard Lackey, Lester Burris and Clarence Williams are going after third, Billey McLeod, Ralph Peters, Tom McDowell, Kenneth Williams, Ayer Munroe, Roy Prather, Morris Cannon and many others, will be the material from which the out field will be selected.

You will notice Kenneth Williams is coming out for a position in the garden, Kenneth was with the team last year, and although he is not the “Home Run” king of the big league, he is headed in that direction, and the papers will likely get the two men confused sooner or later.

It is believed a splendid schedule will be worked out in the near future and Sylacauga has the material for one of the best high school teams in the State this spring. Coach Finley will round the boys into shape for an opening game early in the season. Look forward to some real hot games, and watch the Aggies come out on top.

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Sylacauga Drug Co. Burned Wed. Night

Last Wednesday night about 1:00 o’clock fire was discovered in the rear of the Sylacauga Drug Co., and it rapidly spread over the entire building before the fire fighting apparatus could be brought into service. It was soon seen that the fire was out of control and the firemen managed to confine it to the one building which was completely destroyed, with all its contents. The building is owned by Goldberg Brothers, and is estimated to be worth about $8000, partially covered by insurance. The Sylacauga Drug Company’s losses were about $15,000 which included stock and fixtures partially insured. Both the store and the equipment were practically new, and the company enjoyed a good business. Just how the fire started is hard to determine however when first discovered it was burning in the rear. As the stove was out when the store was closed it is thought that perhaps a match or a rat caused it. The manager of the company Dr. Prickett, had been sick for some time, and left home about three o’clock Wednesday afternoon leaving his books on the counter. Those closing the store left them out of the safe, but most of the records were rescued.
The fire was held to the building of its origin, and only slight water damage was sustained by those adjoining, including T.P. Johnston’s Department Store, and offices over it. The Porter building was occupied by a number of roomers, who made their escape through the smoke in confusion.

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Local Happenings

Mr. James Russell, of Auburn, spent the first of the week with his parents here.

Dr. T.H. Owings, of Emory, spent the first of the week with homefolks.

Mr. John Milton Langley, of Howard spent the first of the week with his parents.

Mr. F.H. Moffett, of Birmingham, was in Sylacauga this week.

Mr. Max Goldberg, of the University of Alabama, was at home for the week-end.

Dr. Castleman, attended a medical meeting and banquet in Birmingham Friday.

Mr. Rex Mathews, and Miss Williams have returned from a trip to New York City where they purchased the spring goods for the McLeod Mathews Dry Goods Company. According to their statement they have a very nice line that will be shown just as fast as the goods can be received.

Prof. W.W. Hill, of Auburn, was in Sylacauga Saturday and Sunday.

The government had a representative in Sylacauga for two days this week assisting the people in making out their income tax reports.

Mr. Wiley, president of the Madras Marble Company has been in Sylacauga this week looking after his interests in this section.

Mrs. J.C. McQueen was called to Gadsden this week on account of the illness of her sister.

Mr. Frank Barrow, who has for the past two years been connected with the Sylacauga Drug Company, will leave the city the first of the week for Montgomery where he has accepted a position with the Nettle Moore Drug Company, one of Montgomery’s largest drug stores. Mr. Barrow came to Sylacauga from LaFayette, and since coming to Sylacauga has made many friends who hate to give him up, but hope that Frank will soon return to the Marble City.

Prof. Geo. H. Thigpen, of Montgomery was a visitor to Sylacauga Monday. It seemed mighty good to see Prof. Thigpen shaking hands with his many friends, and school pupils, having for several years been Superintendent of the Fourth District Agricultural School of Sylacauga.

Mr. Felix Grimsley who was once a resident of Sylacauga was a visitor here Tuesday. Mr. Grimsley is now with the Dixie Construction Company and has for some time been located at Alexander City. Mr. Grimsley states that he is moving to Birmingham in the near future, where he will be in the company’s office. Mr. Grimsley was the owner of the Mathews Tire and Oil Company before leaving Sylacauga.

Mr. T.D. Wood was a business visitor to Birmingham the first of the week.

Mr. Knox Triplett, who is manager of the Wood Jewelry Company of Alexander City, spent Sunday with homefolks.

Among those attending the concert given by Sousa’s band in Birmingham last week were: Mrs. John C. Williams, Mrs. Thos. L. Hagan, Mrs. R.D. Porch, Mrs. D.C. Pruett, and Mrs. Randolph St. John.

Mrs. Ross Edwards is visiting relatives in Birmingham this week.

Miss Mary Phillips was a week-end visitor of Miss Alice Roberts in Talladega.

Messers Raymond Hammett, and Roy Prather spend Sunday at the home of Judge E.A. Hammett in Talladega.

Rev. E.B. Norton attended the funeral of his cousin in Birmingham this week.

The body of Mrs. Mary Catchings who died at Woodlawn Sunday arrived in Sylacauga Monday morning and was buried at Rockford Monday afternoon. The body upon arrival in Sylacauga was turned over to the Howard Undertaking Company.

Mr. T.W. Strickland, better known as Wiley, left the latter part of the week for his home at Albertville. Strickland was a clerk in the Sylacuaga Drug Company before it was destroyed by fire, and since coming to Sylacauga has made many friends here. it is not yet known where he will be located, but his many friends in Sylacauga hated to give him up, and hope that he can soon time be back in Sylacauga.

Miss Louise Howell, who is a teacher in the Mignon Public School visited at the home of her brother, Dr. J.V. Howell, at Pell City the past week-end.

Messers “Happ” Doggrell, and Harold Harmon, of Anniston were visitors to Sylacauga Sunday afternoon.

Messers Frank Barrow, Franklin Hammett and Miss Kathleen Hillman, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Barrow, in LaFayette Sunday.

John Milton Hightower has recently returned from a trip to Cuba. John Milton was conducting a division of an Elliott Tour, and states that he had a wonderful time. He is contemplating another trip to Florida and Cuba in the near future. He will conduct this tour.

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Card of Thanks

In this way we desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and expressions of sympathy to us in the recent illness and death of our father.

Mrs. C.H. Willingham
Mrs. John T. Batson
J.W. Batson
J.O. Batson
D.C. Batson
E.O. Batson
Adin Batson

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Weekly Events in Mignon

Gov. and Mrs. B.B. Comer, were visitors to Mignon a few days this week.

Mrs. Tatler and Mrs. Carl Turner were visitors to Birmingham this week.

The school team defeated the Goodwater High school team in a basketball game Friday by a score of 21 to 12.

On the 14th of February the school team defeated Fayetteville by the score of 32 to 10, but Fayetteville came back on the 21st and took the game scoring 13 to Mignon’s 10.

One of the most interesting events at Mignon in some time took place Thursday night of last week at the school building, when the pupils of the first grade of the school assisted by Mrs. Hillman and their expression and piano pupils gave an operetta, “A Trip fo Pleasure Island.” The costumes used in the production of this operetta were beautiful, and each character was dressed to represent their part.

Just prior to the operetta a special song was given by the entire first grade, and a reading was given by Morris Riley. The first scene of the operetta was the invitation extended to the children to accompany their teacher, Miss Bright on a trip to Pleasure Island to see Mother Goods. The second scene was Pleasure Island, where the pupils were greeted by Mother Goose, and all the characters representing a Mother Goose rhyme, joined in, making the occasion very enjoyable.
Any one in the audience could very easily let their minds wander to Pleasure Island with Miss Bright and her pupils, and once again be carried back to Mother Goose days. Miss Verna Mae Phillips took the part of Miss Bright the teacher, and her pupils were, Frances Huett, Beamon Tomlin, and Dora Deane _anders. Pauline Teel acted Mother Goose.
Between scenes piano selections and readings were given by Misses Margie Howard, Vergie Taylor, Una Thrash, Cora Mitchell, assisted by Miss Hillman.
The auditorium was packed to it’s capacity, and the much appreciated program was very successfully given.

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Center Hill

Mr. George Barnett and wife and little daughter, Mary Bell, are visiting relatives at Straven, Alabama.

The Ladies Aid Society held their regular meeting Saturday afternoon.

There will be a Church supper Friday night, February 29. Everybody is invited to come and help this good cause. The supper will be served in the Center Hill school building.

Several from this place represented the quarterly meeting held at Risers Chapel Sunday. All reported a day well spent. Our President Elder, Bro. McNutt, preached an excellent sermon. A wonderful dinner was spread at noon. In the afternoon a business session was held with much success.

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