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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
BEERS WHITE.
The Marriage the Social Event of the
 Season at Sheffield.

Sheffield, Dec. 8.-(Special. )-The crowning social event of the season In sheffieid was the marriage Thursday evening of Miss Marie White. daughter of former State Auditor Capt. ". S. White, and MT. John Bragg Beers. prominent young business man Of Selma Ala.
 The beautiful and impressive ceremony of tho Episcopal Church was used n uniting the young couple. the Rev. DeB. Waddell of Meridian, Miss, oficiating.
 The marriage took place in the recep- ton hall of the Sheffield Hotel. The spacious rooms and halls were artistic ally decorated with holly and mistletoe. and 8 color scheme of green and white was effectively carried out Before the ceremony Miss Nina Neale of Florence, rendered a choice vocal selection.
 The attendants were Miss Emmy White, sister of the bride, maid of honor, Miss Annie May Howe and Maud Dickerson of Montgomery. Miss Goethe Brown of Florence, Miss Annie Bell Cohen and Miss Annie Roulhac, bridesmaids, Mir. Hunt Taylor and Mir. Ray Jones of Montgomery, MT. Robert Brown of Florence and Mir. Allen Roulhac, grooma- men, Mir. Ray Wilkerson, VIII Kohn Of Montgomery, Sam T. Carloss and w. Alfred Grove, ushers.
 The young couple left on the night train on their bridal trip to Atlanta and other points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
HEAVY RAINFALL.
Farming Preparations Delayed py
 Rad Weather.

Opelika, Dec 2s.--(Special,) )-This sec ton has been visited by tremendous rain today and waterways are very high' The continued bad weather Is causing much delay to farming preparations
 Sheriff A. P. Hodge returned today rom Caicis, where he had been after Barby Battle, a notorious negro. who had serv- ed out a four years sentence for bur- glary. The same charge in another case hangs over him.
 MT. M. D. Jenkins and Miss Hattie Brown of Phenix were married yesterday at the home of the brides sister, Mrs Henry Norris, Rev. F. w. Williams of- ficiating.
 The reckless switching of cars over the main streets of the city continues de' spite the protests of the people. The Central of Georgia makes flying switches and there Is some talk of en1oining them
 Tax Collector Booker has not been ab- sent from his office a single day during the holidays in order not to let any fees accrue on the people who are badly be- hind this year. He has employed an as- sistant and has saved the taxpayers many dollars. He was recently highly comph- mented by the State Examiner for his efficiency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29

of tenderness and gratitude. thanking him and through hir1 his men, for this act of thoughtfulness on the part of the police force In looking after the comfort and welfare of the sick members of his family.
 Little acts of this sort endear a police force to the people. As a general thing policemen are looked upon as guardians of the people against ruffianism, but Chief Walters and the men under him regard their calling as covering a much wider scope, and they act as guardians of mer- cy as well as avengers of wrongs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
Three Deaths.

Miss Lola Beatty, after a weeks illness, died this morning at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. J. T., Morgan, with pneumonia. Her remains will be taken to Coaling, Ala, for interment She was a promi- nent member of the Methodist Church and was a Sunday school worker.
 c. H. Palmer, who was shot accident ally by his nephew, w. B. Newman. on Christmas day. while the latter was un- loading a pistol. died this morning in the St. Vincent Hospital from the wound The bullet from the pistol entered the ab- domen. It was a 32-calibre bullet and, therefore, caused much trouble.
 F. T. Matthews of Avondafe died this morning after weeks illness with pneu- monia. His remains will be carried to Tallapoosa, Ga, In the morning for in- terment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
TUscUMBTA's PosToFFIcE.
Its Facilities Will Be Greatly In
 creased.

Tuscumbia, Dec. 2S.-(SpeciaD-The Postoffice Department at Washington has arranged for more spacious and com fortabie accommodations for the postOf- flee in this city by leasing for a period of years a portion of the new Stanley brick building on Sixth Street. Under the building is to expend a thousand dollars for new and modern equipment and fixtures, which will embrace combi- nation lock boxes and many other in- proyements over the present fixtures. The new arrangements will give Tuscumbta facilities excelled only by the larger cities.
 County Superintendent of Education Charles A. Womble today distributed q, 300 among the public school teachers of Colbert County.
 Congressman William Richardson of the Eighth District is spending the hoii- day recess with his constituents. Con- Rressman Richardson is an alert, active member of Congress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
Recention at Hurtshoro.

Hurtsboro, Dec. B.-(SpeciaD - The young people of Hurtsboro were delight fully entertained Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. s. A. Powell. The reception was given in honor of Miss Frankie Frazier of Union Springs. the guest of their daughters, Misses Marie end Elberta. Among the visitors present were Mas ter Hubert Long and sister, Miss Mar tha. from Eufaula. The evening was spent in playing the many games pro- Vided, interspers@d with music rendered by Mrs. Powell. Miss Marie and Miss Leola Borum. Miss Frankie Frazier. Mir. and Mrs. PowelPs reputation as enter tainefs is well Known The refreshments served were such as would gratify thS taste of the most fastidious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
Eggs by the Pound.

At a special meeting of the Alabama Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Associa- tion held this afternoon committee was appointed to consult with the Retail and Wholesale Grocers Association looking to the purchase and sale hereafter of poultry and eggs by the weight instead of by the head and dozen as now. It was shown that many chickens of little value were sold here while markets which sold poultry and eggs by the weight got the best of the production. The Association also decided to commence arrangements for their next show at least six months in advance of the date on which 1t Is to be held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
CARRIED TO EVERGREEN.
Remains of Mrs. P. D. Bowles Con
 veyed to Her Home.


 veyed to Her Home.
 Evergreen, Dec. S-(Special. 1.-The re- mains of Mrs. P. D. Rowles were last night brought here from Montgomery, where this most excellent lady. had gone for treatment She was the wife of Colonel P. D. ,Bowles, who Is so well remembered by the Veterans of the late war She had been sick for long time' and her death was not unexpected.
 Evergreen has had surfeit of street fairs The moral, quit-lovlng portion or the community will not consent to another.
 N. E. Stallworth and wife of Mobile. are here for a part of the holidays.
 Dr. E. M. Finch and bride, nee Miss Louise Virginia McGaughey of Mobile, have been here for several days.
 Hon. H. A. Cunningham of Port Sanilac, Mich. accompanied by his family, is here for the winter,is .3 The only marriage coming to the knowledge of your correspondent during the holidays was that of MT. R. R. Mar tin to Miss Maud Skutts.
 pr. E. M. Roberts. brother of Mrs. w. D. Atkinson. accompanied by his wife, is visiting Evergreen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
Body of Baby Found.

A telephone message to the police de- partment this morning shortly after o'clock informed the police of horrible find under a trestle on Third Avenue and Ninth Street made by a negro man. The dead body of a little baby, which physi- clans say was of colored percentage not withstanding the frail little thing Is ale most perfectly white, was found in a little common basket dead It had su- gar bag between it's lips. It was ntale child and appeared to be about two or three days old. There was a dent on the side of It's head. The police are now in- vestigating the mystery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
MAsoNs GIVE BANQUET.
A Highly Enjoyable Entertainment
 in Lafayette.

Lafayette. Dec 28.-(Special. )-Friday evening was the eliminating point in the Christmas holidays for Lafayette. The Masonic Lodge tendered to few in- vited guests and their own members a most sumptuous banquet in the Masonic Hall. The evening was one marked by good cheer and many good things to eat abounded. The occasion was highly
 The leading social event was the recep- ton rendered to the friends of the Nau- titus Club by this organization at the home of Mir. George F. Collins, his sis ter, Mrs. Jamie Scarboro, being the host ess The evening was indeed a most de- lIehtful one. There gathered many friends who did their best 10 make the Nautilus members feel that their ef- forts were fully appreciated.
 Tho Epworth League of Lafayette Methodist Church will entertain the Ep- worth League at the home of Col. and Mrs, E. M. Oliver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
ESCAPES ARE RECAPTURED.
Prisoners Who Broke Jail at Scale
 are Being Rounded Up.

Scale, Dec. .--(Special)-Deputy Sher- iff Chadwick returned to Scale Friday morning, having in charge three of the negro prisoners who escaped from jail here last Tusday He recaptured them at Eufaula Thursday, just as they were getting on the boat to go to Florida. All but four of the fugitives have been re- captured, and it is thought that these will soon be caught as they were seen in the county yesterday.
 Rev. Mr. Yarbrough, who recently moved here from Orion. has been criti- cally i'll for several days at the home of his son. Dr. F. R. Yarbrough. His con- dition Is slightly improved today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
DRUNKENNESS PREVAILED.
Negroes Spent e Noisy Christmas
 in Wetumpka.

in Wetumpka .. Wetumpka, Dec. 2s-(Special.) .)-Christ- mas day passed rather noslly. There were a number of drunken negroes on the streets and many fireworks were ex- ploded.
 Christmas night the children were given a huge Christmas tree at the Audi torium, the three Sundays schools of the town having united in the purchase of gifts
 The same evening the Bachelors gave their fifth annual banquet, followed by a german. There were visitors from Mont gomery, Birmingham. Alexander City and other points, and the occasion was a most enjoyable one.
 Wetumpka has escaped an epidemic of la grippe so far this winter, but there are now several cases of serious sickness. MT. J. l.. Porter died this morning at an early hour. a victim of pneumonia. Mir Porter was a brave Confederate sol- dier, having suffered to the day of his death from wounds received in battle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
TO CHANGE BEAT NUMBER.
Effort to Annul Stock Law Passed
 bv Last Legislature.

Verbena, Dec. 8.L(spesial.) )-A move has been put on foot by Adams Reynolds S Co.,, to change the name of Beat to Beat 10 Chiffon County, with an idea they can annul the stock law for Beat passed by the last legislature. They have the "antis" thoroughly in sympathy with the move and good many actually favor the move. If they try it legal battle will insue to the bitter end.
 Nerbena has had fair trade during Christmas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29

Hams. the guests were welcomed on be- half of the Lodge by Mir. E. Fl. Dryer, Mayor Vandiver. The speeches were full of good will and were appropriate to the occasion. Two courses of refreshments tlcipated in by the society folk of the
 town. and many pretty young ladies from abroad who are visiting Friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
CrnssAtt ia ReleasAd.

The police have released R. Crossett. the white man who was arrested yester- day on suspicion of being Big Whiting wanted by some of the larger police de- partments for the panel game. Crossett Is connected with the shows now in winter quarters here and the owners thereof give him a good name.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
R. wi. Snyder. Resigns.

Roger W. Snyder, Soliciting Agent un- der Commercial Agent R. c. Hicks for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, in this city, has rendered his resignation effec- tive January 1, 1902. He will engage in other business. Mir. Snyder has been in the office here for more than four years. being with the Georgia and Alabama Railroad when 1t was absorbed by the Seaboard Air Line
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
BROUGHT FROM TEXAS.
White Man Accused of Assault with
 Intent to Murder.

Tuskegee. Dec. 2s.-(SpeciaL)- )-The mer- chants are happy over the largest Christ mas trade had in Tushkegee for years.
 Sheriff Conner returned from Hillsboro. Tex, last night. bringing with him a ed in this county under an indictment for assault with intent to murder.
 Mir. Perry Motley and wife of Kansas City are spending the holidays with Rev J. c. Motley.
 Mir. Holmes Powers and bride of Dem opolis are visiting the family of Dr l.. w. Johnston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
Arrived Too Late.

Mr. Edmund P. Lacy arrived in Selma yesterday afternoon at o'clock from Washington, but too late to attend the Sr., who was buried at F m The sin cere sympathies of a large circle of friends go out to Mir. Lacy in the loss of his father, and are especially grieved that he did not arrive in time to be here when all that was mortal of that good man was consigned to the bosom of the earth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
Talladega Elks Entertain.

Talladega. Dec. 2S-. Special. l-one. or the most successful functions of the hoI- idays was the entertainment given last night by the Elks in their comfortaDle and commodious quarters. About lSo lnI vited guests were present. After tooai panied on the plano by MT. Olins VIII
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
His Farewell Sermon.

On tomorrow Rev, J. B. Rice, pastor of the Christian Church. will preach his farewell sermon. He has been pastor of the church here for about a year and in few days will leave for his old home in Kentucky to visit relatives and from thence will go West and settle in some thriving Western city. MT. Rice has a great many friends in Selma who will wish for him prosperity wherever he may go,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
BOY SHOOTS HIMSELF.
Accident Causes the Death of Laban
 Wood.

Hayneville, Dec. 2S.-(Special. 1.-The danger of the cannon cracker was made apparent here this Christmas, by small negro boy and a grown negro man, hav- ing a hand, each. partially blown off by the explosions of the crackers, while holding them. The hands were so badly lacerated that it was necessary for the physician to amputate considerable portion of the hand or each victim.
 Laban Warren Wood. a youth. IA years of age, accidentally shot himself yester- day while out hunting near Dranes In this county. His arm was torn off; which wound caused his death. He was a son of MT. George w. Wood. who resides near Calhoun. in this county. He had gone to spend the holidays at the home of his uncle Mir. o. P. Woodruff, and was out with one of his cousins, about his own age, when the accident occurred
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29

The Christmas edition of The Mont gomery Advertiser. issued last Sunday. was most excellent number of that al- ways interesting paper. Montgomery grows and The Advertiser prospers.- Bessemer Weekly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29

The Advertiser Christmas edition is- sued Sunday was a magnificent newspa- per. It contained nearly fifty pages and Clipper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29

round therein.-Greensboro Waterman. The Montgomery Advertiser published | on December 18th was possible the most creditable sheet ever gotten out in this State and was filled with very interest | ing and valuable reading hitter This great issue of The Advertiser was one which reflects much credit upon the man. agement of that paper.-Greenville Ad- vocate.
 Last Sundays Montgomery Advertiser was a splenAid success and was brim full of choice reading matter. This is- serving on account of its value from a historical point of view.-Piedmont En-i quirer.
 The Montgomery Advertiser. with the usual enterprise of its managers, issued on Sunday last 40-page Christmas num- Der. filled with choice and entertaining reading. The Advertiser Of today ranks | among the best newspapers in the South. | ,-Conecuh Record.
 The Montgomery Advertisers Christ mas edition last Sunday was one of the finest If not the very finest special num- Der eyer issued by an Alabama newspa- per. It was creditable alike to The Ad- vertiser. Montgomery and Alabama.-An- niston Star.
 The Christmas issue of The Advertiser was a week ahead of Christmas, but it will require till the end of Christmas for us to find the time to read all the good no more than was expected of The Ad- vertiser when 1t sets itself to do thing. -Dothan Home Journal
 The Montgomery Advertiser last Sun day issued mammoth Christmas edi- ton. It was replete with historical facts, interesting fiction, and well written and prettily displayed advertising, and was a credit to Alabama's best paper. May Grandma live forever and continue to prosper.-Cleburne New Era.
 The Montgomery Advertisers Sunday edition was a hummer: it's a hummer at all times. but 1t was more so last Sun day, just a little larger paper than a printer-paper man can read between times" Whether there are any farmers on The Advertisers editorial stan we do not know, but we do know that 1t is furnishing the farmers some valuable suggestions. Reaper.
 dom turn to the Christmas edition of The Montgomery Advertiser issued last Sum day. It's a gem and will hold you down 2 pretty good while with ,n1la such talent dda as aid, Judge Thomas and number of oth- CTS making an excellent edition. The Advertiser don't do things by halves and her Christmas issue is evident proof of that fact.-Lowndes News.
 The Montgomery Advertiser got out a most interesting forty-page Christmas edition last Sunday The comic supple ment was printed In colors and the oth- CT pages were filled with good articles by The Advertiser stan and prominent Alabamians. It was a most creditabIe production and was issued without any brag or bluster that characterixes some of It's contemporaries, The Advertiser .5 easily Alabama'a leading paper and last Sundays issue is only one of the indieA- tions.-Huntsville Republican.
 Last Sundays e6ition of The Montgom- cry Advertiser was an up-to-date paper in every respect, refecting credit on ey-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29

The Sunday Montgomery Advertiser was peach. Grandma" has lived a handsome or we'll dressed as on this aus picious occasion.-West Point News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29

There are two kinds of people in the world-the wise and the other wise. The wise drink old Forefa- ther. Why don't youP
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29

January Smart Set.
 Gladys lon Christmas morning)-What a dear little clock! Who gave you that? Marjorie-George, of course.
 Gladys-Is it going?
 Marjorie-Oh, no. George wishes me to understand that l may set my own time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29

Last Sundays edition of The Montgom- cry. Advertiser was indeed beauty.-- Dadeville Free Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
Leaves for Meridian.

MT. steve Partridge will leave tomor- row for Meridian, where he goes to take a position as reporter on the new. paper that Is shortly to be started in that city. Steve Partridge is a splendid young fel- low and has a host of friends in Selma who wish for him the greatest amount of success in his new home. He is a good newspaper man and will add very largely toward making the new paper success. He knows news when he sees it, and dishes it up entertainingly.
 Miss Lula Thornton and MT. Albert Green, prominent merchant of Mar Sna,I: id1. Pexi Esre united in marriage by left shortly afterward for their home in the Lone Star State.
 News reached Selma today that Dr. w. R. Chapman, a prominent physician of Pine Apple. had passed away He was a brother of Dr. c. c. Chapman, who was killed in the terrible Birmingham cyclone about year ago.
 MT. and Mrs. c. M. Thompson were married in Birmingham a day or so ago and are now domiciled at the Hotel AL bert. The bride will receive a most cor dial welcome to MT. Thompson's home
 The young ladies who manipulate the keyboard in the telephone exchange have been remembered in a substantial man ner for their many courtesies by the HNOesSAAS~AS " ''PAtSAASo
 It is said that Mir. J. B. Kornegay, who, up to a month ago, was one of the proprietors of the Hotel Albert has ac- cepted position with the L.. and N. and will go to railroading.
 Rev. o. P. Speigel. who was pastor of the Christian Church in this city at one time. has resigned his pastorate in Bir- mingham and will move to Chicago to re- side.
 Frank B. Jones, travelling passenger agent for the Southern, has returned home after spending the holidays at his old home, Decatur.
 Mir. A. s. Johnson and family will re- move from Selma to Columbia. Tenn, where in future they will reside. killing occurred in Dallas county during the Christmas times, up to now.
 Colonel Bob Meyer and his son. MT. I. Matt Meyer of Tilden, are in the city today en route to Montgomery.
 The Dallas County Registrars will com mence to register the voters ot Dallas Couaty about February 1.
 from ChiIdersburE where he spent the Christmas holidays.
 Mir. Walter Reese of Owensboro, Ky, is the guest of his brother, Mir. Solomon Reese.
 Mrs. Yeatman ,of Virginia is on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Virgil Weaver.
 Erwin Cade has accepted a position on the road as commercial tourist.
 The Dixie Club gave a delightful ger man at the Hotel Albert last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29
Y. M. (. A. PROGRAM
ENTERTAINMENT TO BE GIVEN NEW YEARS.
News of the Killing of Negro at Benton Reaches Selma-Mrs.
 Meyer Reported
 Slightly Better
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Dec. g. The following Is the program to be given at the Y. Nj. c. A. on New Years deal of care and noHdoubt a tremendous audience will greet the young men on that occasion: Gymnastic Program. Bag punching-Messrs. Nunnalee and Green.
 Dumb bell drill-By class.
 Parallel bars-By class.
 High jumping-Messrs. Brlslin, Craig, Hayes, Valz, Russell, Boggs, Howard. High diving-Messrs. Gait. Brislin. Rus sell, Hobbs, Green.
 Pyramids-By class.
 Match game of basket ball. hne-up as Oranges Blacks. Howard. Center Russell Eskridge .......R. forward ............Craig Calhoun .'....L forwaro 11.SliS ..Sans Helmer .........R. guard -.McCoro Huston ..........L. guard ............Boggs
 Musical Program. Quartette-Messrs. Hobbs, D. Brislin, ouartetts-Me Craigh. Scott. At- kins. Lapsley. Solo-T. H. Benner.
 Solo-Hugh H. Hudson.
 Recitation-Mrs. P. H. Sims. SoIo--Mrs. w. w. Harper. Recttation-Miss Octavia Lauderdale. Solo-Miss c. Byrne.
 Instrumental solo-Miss Garrett. Recitation-Miss Varnon.
 Instrumental-D. M Scott, Henry Vaughan. 1r The mems gospel meeting, at the \; M: c. A. this afternoon at o'clock will pc addressed by Rev. w. F. Hurt. Special music will be furnished by male quar- tette composed of Messrs Brislin, Craigh. McGill, Benner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-29

cry department of the establishment pro- ducing such a paper. It's pages were full Of historical matter pertaining to the early history of Alabama and the city of It's publication. 1t will compare favor- ably with any edition of the best New York papers, and surpasses any hereto- fore produced in the South.
 Every sAlabamian who loves his State should read Sundays edition of The Montgomery iA Advertiser.- Birmingham
 The Christmas edition of The Mont gomery Advertiser last Sunday was per- haps the finest specimen of Southern Journalism ever published. The colored supplement and the mammoth size was an index that it contained a feast of reading matter. Hello! it's The Mont gomery Advertiserr' '"The old lady Is gettin' up in the cool, ain't she?" Gee mighty, where can I get one2' We certainly ought to be proud of that paper 1t has more enterprise than any paper In the State!" were some of the remarks overhead by our reporter at the postoffice Sunday morning. 1t was full of information, historical sketches and other matter which was of interest to all. We congratulate The Advertiser; it re- fleets great credit to the management and speaks volumes for the proud little city of Montgomery Banner,