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BORN


In this city June I'll, 20 Mr.. and Mrs. J. r.
RO.ealr, n son.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
Three Children Drowned.

CHATTANOOGA, Aug. 21.-A special
from Alfalfa, Ala, says three children
of Stephen Armstead, prominent citi-
zen Of that place, were drowned. A
boy, aged 10, and the two girls, aged 10
and Is, went to Big Mills creek, short
distance away. The little boy went in
bathing, and after disporting for awhile
in the water, he got beyond his depth
and was drowned. His sisters, who
were playing on the creek bank short
distance away, heard the cries of their
brother, and ran to his assistance. He
was struggling when they reached the
waters edge. Forgetful of personal
danger, the little girls plunged into the
water to save their brother. and getting
beyond their depths, they too were
drowned, making three lives. The alb
sence of the children from home was
noticed. A search was instituted, and
the boys clothes was found upon the
bank. The bodies of the two little girls
were fshed out late at night, but the
body of the boy was not found until
morning.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
PERSONAL

Mr.. c. H. Slater of Bloomfield,
Ala, was in the city Saturday.
Mrs. NJ. E. Jones of Osceola, Ark,
i in the city.
]. J. Smith Esq, has returned
from Ekmont,
Mrs. Milton Williams is visiting
her daughter in Mississippi.
Mr.. NJ. H. Harrison of Chattanoo-
ga was in to see us Thursday. a
Mr.. Chas Beware spent few
DAYS in Decatur this week with his
daughter Mrs j. Mosley.
Mr.. Y. Dixon has retured to Mem.
phis Tenn, very much impressed
with newly made friends.
Mr. A. r. Pailey of Madison left
thscity Tuesday for UniontownKy,
t0ake charge OF his school which
pens very soon.
MI. Norman Mastin, after spen-
ding a pleasant time with relatives
and friends at home took advantage
Of the excursion and left for Mem
phis, Saturday night.
DIR. Joseph G. Hartzell, of Cincinnati,
Secretary Of the Freedman's Aid and
Southern Educational Society, spent yes
'erday in the city IN the interest of a
school which is to be located in Alabama
for the education of colored children.
The Doctor was favorably impressed wi til
our city and was outspoken in the praise
Of our beautiful place and the surround
nss. Ii proper inducements are offered,
no doubt he will lend his influence o.
ward selecting Huntsville as the m ost
suitable town in which to erect and es-
labIlsh the intended school.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
A DUE BILL AND DRAFT

Found in the Keystone Banks Vault
for $4,000 Each.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21.-GOvernment
experts engaged in examining the assets
of the suspended Keystone National
bank, found tin box in the bank vault
which was supposed to have been the
personal property of Gideon w. Marsh,
the fugitive president of the bank. In
the box, in addition to number of
papers and documents, the experts
found clearing house due bill issued
by the Spring Garden National bank
(also suspended for $25, 900, and draft
of the Spring Garden bank on the Chase
National of New York, for $25, 900.
Both the due bill and draft are dated
Feb. 10, 1888. They have never been
cancelled. The due bill is similar to
those received by John Bardsley from
tho keystone bank, and upon which his
assignee has sued that institution.
While 1t is highly probable that both
the due bill and draft were loaned to
President Marsh of the Keystone bank,
by Francis w. Kennedy, the imprisoned
president of the Spring Garden bank, to
swell the assets of the former when the
bank examiner was expected to look
over the books, Receiver Yardley is of
the opinion that they can be collected,
or at least the Spring Garden bank be
compelled to acknowledge the indebted
ness represented by them. The experts
refused to disclose what other papers or
documents yoro fouu1 in fho books Or
say whether OF not they were important.
Regarding the $4,000 represented by
the draft and due bill, they said that so
far but little trace of them has been dis
covered in the books of the bank.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
State Normal School.

DR.. J. .. Humphrey, Huntsville Ala.
DEAR SIR:
Having given your great blood
remedy fair trials among the teach
ers and students of this Institution,
with most satisfactory results in cas-
es Of scrofula and rheumatism, take
pleasure in stating that it is all that
you claim for it, and | cheerfully
recommend it to all persons suffering
of such diseases. Respectfully,
II 20 1y. w. III. COUNCIL.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
The Gazette Would Like to See.

Table collections go.
The city build colored school
house.
The public take more interest in
the school house matter.
A light erected in the Grove.
A bridge at the intersection OF
dry and pinhook creeks.
The band make their debut.
Every subscriber to the school fund
pay up.
The school house ready for use by
the second school month.
Young men out next Sunday and
spend an hour with the Y. M. q. A.
The Y M. C. A. organized at the
c. p. church August 9th succeed
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
Society Meetings.
MASONIC.


Evening Star Lodge No. 6 second
Monday night of each month, at their
Hall in Davis Grove. IL. { Bin
ford w. NJ. Charles dendley Sec.
SHARON COURT.
Meets at Masonic Hall. in Davis
Grove, LIST, Ord, Friday nights at
s o'clockMrs H. @. Binford, M. A.,
Mrs. Mollie Belts Secretary.
IMMACULATEs.
Huntsville Lodge No. IA meets
every Friday night at their Hall.
Emanuel McCally w. NJ, Walter
Thompson Capt. Of ceremonies Sam
Taylor, Sec.
ODD FELLOWS.
Spring City Lodge No. 276S meets
lst and 3rd Tuesday nights in each
month. Charles Rice, N. G.; IF r.
Davis, Sec.
NJ. t. NO. i.
1st and 3rd Tuesday nights. Mrs.
Lizzie Nelson w. p, Miss Sarah
Scruggs, Sec.
PRINCES HENDERSON TEMPLE NO. AZ.
LIST and 3rd, Tuesday nights. Mrs,
G. A. Mcdonald w. p, Miss Erma
Hall, Sec.
UNITED BROTHERS OF FRIENDSHIP.
United Brothers of Friendship lst
and 3rd Monday nights. A. Rob>
erts, w. NJ, William Bates, Sec.
Queen Esther's court. No.13, meets 3rd
Monday nights in each month. Mime
Donegan, Nj. B. @; Emma Leather wood,
W. S; Maria McCalley, Chron.
The Opening Gems No. % meet
first and third Saturday of each
month. Leah Martin, M. S., Emma
Grey Beasley X. s., Maria Sue Tur-
ner, w. d.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT Huntsville, Ala.
Julyl0 tn. 1891.

LAND OFFICE AT Huntsville, Ala. I
July10 tn. 1891. {
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof il support OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Register and Receiver at Huntsville, Ala on
4th day of se pae,nber, 1891
viz: James K. Beaver A. F. Homestead Entry,
No 15404 for the seq SW14 Section 8 and NE14
NW14 Section IL Township Range East.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiya-
ton of, sail lands viz:
Marshall II. Rich. Benton Green James Ken
nedy and Robert Travis, all OF Francisco Ala.
WIN c. WELLS,
7-25-6t. Register.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
mr J 8 aradford's Loss.

No'nlhs definite has been ascertained
1Oou' the conhagration early last Friday
'''inihS' IN which Mr.. j. B. Brad
H. Nv sustained the heavy loss by having
handsome old homestead destroyed
" " Hre' the occurrence being one shroud-
~ !" mystery. The entire community
w.: s,e. The misfortune and sympathize
WIN Mr.. Bradford and his mother in a
'0Ss That cannot be replaced.
we learn that Mr.. Bradford held So 900
,"''iice on the residence and furniture,
-' same being in the Phoenix of London,
.4 ~ "oine Protection; these companies
!, represented by Messrs. Newman,
Boyd " Cruise.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
-
0WENTHAL
Leaders Of Low Prices.

Think of your feelings when
you are owed by parties for hard
work and you then can tell how we
feel over negligence to pay your
subscription.
Capt. Cash Mosby ran the last
excursion Of this season to Memphis
on Saturday last. Huntsville was
we'll represented and quite a number
took advantage Of the excursion
rates.
The school trustees are being
encouraged in their work by some
and discouraged by others. Mr.. S.
}. B. Carter one of the trustees has
succeeded in collecting the handsome
sum of $4,000.
There is a lively demand for
Catalogues Of the Goth Fair, which
shows that deep interest is being
taken. The streamers bills and etc,
will be here In few days.
The service held at the Indian
Creek church last Sunday, was
very impressive and well attended.
Seven were baptised, Mr.. VIM. Bran
don was among the members.
The Fair Grounds and buildings
are in splendid shape, and stable
room is plentiful. For privileges
and any other information the secre :.
tary Mr. w. R. Manufacturing will
gladly give
Secretary Manufacturing, of the Fair
Association, closed contract yesterday
with Mr.. John Varin, employing the
Huntsville Cornet Band to furnish music
during the coming fair. He also sold
Mr.. Warm the beer privilege at the
grounds for that time
Eight Of our saloon men were
before Judge Speake Monday morn>
ing, and pleaded guilty to a charge
of keeping an open bar on Sunday.
They were soon disposed Of and the
fine and cost paid.
AT 2:30 o'clock Friday morning
the fire alarm was heard, and it was
discovered that the Bradford resi-
dence was on fire. The fire depart
ment was soon on the spot and sue
ceeded only in saving the furniture
and fixtures of the lower rooms.
On Monday morning an attempt
was made by an unknown person to
rob the cash box at Rison's drug store
and in attempting to prevent the
robbery the night clerk Mr.. Nash re.
ceived a painful pistol shot wound.
Harry Battle, negro boy of this city,
attempted to steal ride on freight
train on the M. & G. road few days ago,
and received serious injuries by being
partially crushed. He was up the road
when the occurrence took place, but was
brought home where he is now receiving
medical attention.
SAVANNAH, GA, August 1S.-A dis
patch from Jacksonville, Fla, says that a
fire is raging there; that sixty-fve houses
are burning and the confagration is not
under control.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
The School For Our People.

There can be no doubt of the fact
mat the State Normal and Industri
al School of this city is thoroughly
prepared to give our boys ard girls
nrst class Instruction in important
Trades as we'll as in all Normal and
college branches. The best teachers
are employed in all departments.
oeqd to Prof. w. II. Council for a
copy Of the catalogue, which will give
you full information about this excel
lent school. S.15 ".
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
Monday August 81, 1891
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Huntsville Ala
August 10th, 1881 !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intent ton
to make final proof in support OF his claim and
that said proof; will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Huntsville Ala, on
26th day Of September, 1891.
viz: Chauncey II. Slater, Homestead Entry No.
1857 for the Southwest quarter OF Northeast
quarter Section H. Township 6, South Range
East.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land viz:
Bloomfield Ala, Henry Whisenant, Oleander Ala,
VIM. Z. WELLS,
S-15-6t. Register.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
PlNE THOUSAND
Patients Ask Permission to
Touch Holy Coat at TreveS.
A Warm Protest Circulated
Against It's Exhibition.

Patients Hoping TO Be Healed by
Touching the Observation-Disclosures and
Anti-CathoIics Openly Oppose the Ex-
hibitiOn, Declaring it Done for Pecu-
mary Benefit-Raiiwav Preparations.
TREvEs, Aug. 2l.-Five thousand pa
tients have written asking permission
to touch the holy coat, hoping thereby
to be healed. The vicorate has adopted
strict regulations to prevent danger to
the public health. All persons suffer
ing fnom infectious diseases will be ex-
Guided from the exhibition.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
The Old Settlers Meet.

OTTUMwA, Ia, Aug. 81 Over 300 old
settlers who resided in Wapello county
over forty years, met in their animal
reunion on the fair grounds about a
characteristic log cabin. R-v. w. A.
Nye and Hon. w. A. Work were the
orators. j. NJ. Peck was elected presi-
dent for the ensuing year r. II. War
dan, vice president and historian, and
John Ford. ss0efGU.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22

Il; n'he l. o. |. celebration which
~. - Desln on Monday the oath inst
e to be grand affair. Plenty
y people from abroad will be here.
programme will include three
II. "uu great preparations are be,
arOyal time.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
26fh day Of Ne D fe n, b er, Iss
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Huntsville, |
Alabama, August l4th 1891. (

Land Office at Huntsville
Alabama, August l4th 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his 1ention to
make fl nal proof in support OF his claim, aud
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Huntsville Ala, on
22ud, day ofsepsember' 1891,
viz: Homestead entry No. l54S9, Caledonia bar
haIa widow OF Hiram Durham, deceased, for the
South half Southwest quarter and Northwest
quarter of Southwest quarter Section 9 and
Northeast quarter southeast quarter Section s
Township South Range East.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF,
said land viz:
William w. Kell, William NJ Cam pbell, OF
Garth Ala, Richard Little of Maysyille, Ala
En0ch ). Jinkins, of Garth Ala.
Wn. C. WELLS,
Register,
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22

SHORT LOCAL ITEMS.
The fire department was out
Wednesday evening practicing.
= The hottest days of this season
are said to have been last week.
Searcy Dement, has accepted position
as book-keeper at the drug store of Mr..
John l.. Rison.
Two of the bell boys Of Hotel
Monte Sano, Thomas Griffin and
Scott Stepens are in trouble.
Mayor Murphy had quite an in
teresting court Monday morning. Six
cases were tried and each fined.
Now is none too early to decide
where the children should attend
school next term.
Mrs. Milton Carol entertained a
number Of young people at her resi-
dence on last Thursday evening.
Elder Wesley Prettyman filed
the M. E. church pulpit Sunday.
The Elder is as eloquent as ever.
Rev. j.. F. Humphrey made a
speech to the school celebration at
Meridianville last Saturday.
The Gipsies for the most of the
week have had possession of the com-
mons surrounded by the Davis spring
b.anch.
Mr.. Henry Dahn has had a very
good looking and substantial pave
ment laid in fornt of his Randolph
street entrance.
! The Grand jury after weeks session,
during whice time they have returned
about $40 indictments, will adjourn to-
day.
You can find a nice line of trou-
sering at c. G. Pearson's. made up
to order, or sold by the pattern at low
figures. tt.
Twilight, the race horse formerly own
ed by Mr.. Jere Murphy, but now the
property of Mr. Charles nj. Hamaker,
won race at the Gadsden fair Thursday.
The Y. M. G. A. had very in
teresting meeting last Sunday The
time was changed from one to five
o'clock.
Miss Callle II alton entertained
a party of young people at her resi-
dence "Wednesday evening, the oc
casion being her sixteenth birth day.
The dining hall privilege for the
coming Fair has been rented to MIR.
Geo. Nicely who is an old hand at
the business and promises plenty to
eat well cooked and nicely served.
Our CORTLAND neighbors had
another Gander Pulling under the
cedars at the county Bridge Friday,
Mr. Fred c. Ashford was the gener-
al manager.
Single and double balloon as
cension and leap and balloon races.
something never before seen here
will be at the Fair Grounds during
the Fair.
Serious objections are being
raised against hog pens in the city
limits. We think it good step and
should receive the proper attention
A few friends were entertained
by Miss Gertie McGill at her resi-
dence last Friday afternoon. She is
very pleasant young lady and very
entertaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. Binford have had
no small account of anxiety during
the past week caused by the serious
illness of their children Blaine, and
Sadie Glad, they are better.-Bir-
ham Broad Axe.
Mr.. Binford is brother Of h. G.
Binford of this city ard an old resi-
dent of this place, and we are conf
dent that his many friends will be
GLAD to learn of their childrens re-
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Huntsville, 1
Alabama July 10Th, 1891. (

Land Office at Huntsville,
Alabama July 10Th, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention TO
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver at Huntsville Alabama on the
Monday August 81, 1891.
viz Bradford w. Smithey H. E. No. 1899, for
the SEA NW14 NE14 SW14 Ma SEA Section 81,
Township Range East.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF,
said land, viz:
Henry w. Perry. New Market, Alabama.
A. Jackson Perry, {"
Allison w. Baker
Eli Sharp,
VIM. c. WELL.
7-256t. Register.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
WEEKLY GAZETTE
SATURDAY, AUGUST. 22n 1891.
. MASONIC.

nozids Temple Lodge No g. Tuscaloosa. Ala.
pi1,,ar meeting first Tuesday night OF each
month. FL" AM ~
Pc GO0DE, sec. NJ
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT HUNTSVILLE,
Alabama July 18th, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Rec liver at Huntsville Ala, on
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
eth day Of September, 1891.

viz: Homestead Entry 15458, Lunce L. Mat
thews for the Ell Of NE14 Section and the VIZ
OF NWA section Township South Range
East.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF,
said land viz:
George Wright, James Moore John Moore and
George McDougall, all Of New Market
VIM. q. WELLS,
725-6t Register.
Huntsville gazette., 1891-08-22
For = Church Benefit.

BERLIN, Aug. 81. - Many Catholic
communities in the country are protest
ing against the exhibition of the holy
coat at TEeves, while non Catholics
openly declare that it is only done for
the pecuniary benefit of the Catholic
church. To such an extent is the pro-
test being carried that pamphlets at
lacking the%bishop at Treves have been
widely circulated. These pamphlets
also attack the statements of the Epis-
copal secretary, Father Williams, who
held that the coat was genuine, as Jesus
Christ, in his public capacity as rabbi,
wore the dress of the upper class of
Jews. The p amphlets referred to dwell
upon the fact that, according to the
Bible, Jesus Christ was always poorly
dressed, and that he preached against
caring for dress.
Preparing for Big Passenger Traffc.
BERLIN, Aug. 21.-The arrangements
of railways entering Treves are making
extensive preparations for AN enormous
passenger traffic. Trains announced
for Sunday alone will be able to bring
$4,000 pilgrims to Treves for comtem-
plation of the holy coat relic. The
burgomaster of Treves says he expects
that 500, 900 pilgrims will come to the
city and march in the procession. He
is of the opinion that the bulk of the
pilgrims will bring their own food, and
that, therefore, there will be no diff
Guilty in feeding the crowd. The pro-
vost of the cathedral has declined mill
tary aid to preserve order. The guard
of honor, which will line the pilgrim
route, will consist of volunteers from
Catholic patrician families and pupils
of the priests seminary. The pope per-
mits the exhibition to continue two
months, and the bishop thinks that six
weeks will suffice. A deputation of the
knights of Malta will attend the in
auguration. All restauranters are
obliged to dismiss their mattresses and
employ only men during the exhibition
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-10
PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr. J. R. Gordon, left for Dallas last
evening. ......
w. f. Pettus, stockman' Of Hondo
City. is in town on business.
Geo. II. BondieS, prominent citizen OF
FOrney, is among the arrivals. s..
J. M. KokernOt, a stockman of Alpine,
is in the city. a
MeSsrS. Shad and John White. of Eagle
Pass, are at the Mahncke.
II. B. Stoddard, of Bryan. Texas. is at
the Menger.
Mrs. A. X. jenkins has arrived from
Kentucky to join her husband. DR..
jenkins.
Mrs. Matte P. Krekel the liberal lee
turer arrived from Dallas last night. She
remains here until the close of next week.
J. M. Berginnis, in the employ of c. I'll.
Bond & Co., the Cuero cotton buyers, is in
the city on visit.
I'D. Shaw and wife. of Waco, and Ed
itor Murray, of the Denison Gazetteer,
accompanied by his wife, are in the city
for the Liberal state convention.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-10
THE LIBERALS CONVENE.
A Well Attended Opening Session
Report of the Years Work.

The first annual convention of the Lib
.eral Association of Texas, was called to
order at eleven O'Clock this morning by
Col. Geo. W. Sweet. president of the local
society, with short address of welcome
and an introduction of Mr.. J, ID. Shaw of
Waco, the president of the state aSSocia-
tiOn. ..
There were SiXty-hve delegates present
at the opening session this morning,
mostly from north and northeast Texas,
although the southwest portion of the
state was represented.
Mr.. Shaw TOOK the stand, speaking /
length upon the objects of the asSocia =
ton, reviewing its works and making
recommendations, looking towards the
secularization of state and school, and
suggesting the organization Of local So
cietiesi wherever any number Of liberals
could be found.
The report of the executive committee
was presented, showing the work per-
formed by the association. Five societies,
in Ell Paso, Fort Worth, Goldthwaite,
Flatonia and. Austin, were organized
since last August. Lectures were deliv-
cred by the following speakers in this
lectures: DIR. j. L. York. 40: Sam. P.
Putnam, so; o. A. Phelps. go: j. D. Shaw,
5; Mrs. Matte P. Krekel, 12: as
well as five debates on the plat
form with Christian divineS By
MIRO. "a. Phelps. of Colorado The
literature distributed during the year,
tracts, pamphlets, etc. was 1880
A committee on organization Of seven
was appointed, after which the meeting
adjourned to p. m. today.
An evening session will be called at
Mission Garden at s p. m. tonight when
Judge Richards, of Austin. Mr.. Sewer. OF
Vernon, Texas, and Rev. Mr.. Schulz, OF
Fort Worth, Twill address the audience.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-04-10
WAKING up.
The Board of Trade Reorganizes for
Active Work

At the meeting of the Board of Trade
yesterday afternoon. general reorgan-
ization took place.
Mr.. Chas. Hugo was elected permanent
president.
j. L. 5. Hunt was reelected permanent
secretary.
f. GrOos was elected treasurer.
For vice. presidents: l.. N. Gregory. d.
ODpenheimer and Richard Wooiey. Jr.
were elected.
The president was authorized to ap-
point delegate to represent the Board at
the Commercial congress of Western
states to meet in Denver April 10, and $50
for expenses were appropriated.
Copies of the constitution and by laws
of the Board were ordered printed.
Regular monthly meetings were ap-
pointed to be held the first Thursday of
each month, beginning at 8 p. m.
MeSsrs. j. E. Pancoast. L. NJ. Gregory
and P. G. Rucker were appointed as a
committee to induce other merchants and
property owners to become members.
Other routine business was transacted
and then the board adjourned.