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Cordova, Alabama 1920 – many marriages in month of February

This article and more abstracts are available in the Book ALABAMA GENEALOGY NOTES: Volume XI- Scroll to the bottom to see Table of Contents of the book

CORDOVA HAPPENINGS

(By Vim)

Transcribed from The Mountain Eagle Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, Wednesday, February 11, 1920

Cordova has had the privilege of welcoming a rather large number of brides and grooms the last few months than usual. The latest to take up a residence among us are Hillary Nelson and Miss Hethie Shores who were married at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Malone, in Birmingham last Wednesday. The bride formerly lived in Jasper but has been in Sipsey for more than a year. Hillary is a product of Cordova, much loved by his wide circle of friends. They are house keeping at the residence of Mr. Frank Nelson. Their many friends wish for this popular couple a happy life.

Mr. M. H. Johnson spent Sunday with home folks at Corona

Rev. C. Wolford made a business trip to Sipsey Thursday.

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Mr. John L. Gilbert will shortly return to Cordova as he has taken a position with the Big Warrior Coal Co. and will commence his work about the first of March. His many friends will be glad to see him return. Few men who have lived in Cordova so short a time are so greatly beloved.

Mr. and Mrs. Cowden have rooms with Mr. Chas. Nations.

Mr. Paul Rice who has been on the engineer corps of the Big Warrior Coal Co., has accepted another job and moved from Cordova. Paul has much liked by all who knew him.

The basement of the Indian Head Mills caught fire Thursday night and only by careful work was a serious loss averted. A small damage was the only loss.

Mr. F. M. Jackson, Jr. of Birmingham spent the weekend with friends in Cordova.

Mr. Luther Walker who was so seriously injured at the mill last summer is about again on crutches and will soon be at his usual work.

Mr. Vice, who has been employed at the Express office, has accepted a position in Birmingham.

Mrs. E. F. Bliss, Mr. Stuart Bliss, Miss Emma Bliss and Mr. Benson of Birmingham spent the week end with Miss Maybelle Wheeler.

Miss Mary Mayfield of the Indian Head office has been called to Stuart, Ala., because of the illness of her mother.

Miss Minnie Hood spent Sunday in Littleton.

Miss Lelia Hood of Birmingham spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hood.

Mr. Harry White of Birmingham spent Sunday with W. M. Stokes.

Miss Mary Alexander and Miss Marion Long of Jasper spent Sunday in Cordova with friends.

Mr. Buin Shepher of Jasper spent Sunday with homefolks.

G. S. ELLIOTT ADVISES BUILDING REGARDLESS OF HIGH PRICES

G. S. Elliott’s light and power magnate was in Jasper last Monday, where he was summoned as a juror.

Mr. Elliott is known as a business man of unusual sagacity, and he is possessed of a keen vision when it is a question of Cordova’s future. He has recently erected a handsome modern cottage in Cordova for one of his employees. Great care was used in the selection of materials, and of course the cost of erection was a heavy item. But in spite of these factors, before the cottage was completed, Mr. Elliott says he could have sold it for cash at a profit of over $700. Under such conditions Mr Elliott says he cannot understand why every man who owns a piece of real estate in the different towns of Walker county does not build at least one dwelling. He would find a ready sale at a big profit.

ALABAMA GENEALOGY NOTES: Volume XI

BOOK 11

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • CORDOVA HAPPENINGS, Walker County, Alabama 1920
  • April 5, 1878 — School, Sheriff’s sale and tragic accident in the news in Ashville, Alabama
  • AUBERRY NOTES from PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA
  • Transcribed from Huntsville Republican, August 5, 1817
  • Blount County News-Dispatch, Blountsville, Alabama, March 19, 1879
  • BRANDED SLAVE IN SUMTER COUNTY, ALABAMA, 1836
  • CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS BURIED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA

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