The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-26
BRIEF SELMA ITEMS.

On Friday afternoon next d So1u many Selmains will drive out to the Summerfield Orphans Home to wit ness the closing exercises of the school. There are now 79 little ones in the Home, and five more were sent out there this morning to be taken care of. They are from Huntsville and four Of the five are brothers and sisters If the people of Alabama could see the great work that is being done for the Or- phans of the State by the Summerfield Home. they would respond much more literally to the appeals of the agent when he calls on them. There is no nobler charity than to contribute to the support of these little ones, bereft of their natural guardians. Ii. Is 8 sad but pretty sight to see the bright l faced little ones line up and obey their teachers every command. They are being trained and educated and many of them will become useful ornaments to sociey.
 At a meeting of St. Johns Chapter, No. 2S. Royal Arch Masons, last night, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year and will he installed tomorrow night: T. P. Whitby, Nj. b. H. P; l.. w. Hubbard. M. F. K.; J. c. Hayward, M. E. S.. II. s. D. Nal lory. Treasurer; F. s. Starr Secretary; w. H. Trinby, c. H.; s. O. Tripp' P. S.; F. NJ. Stillwell, R. A. C.; Wm. Wilby, NJ. ": T. B. Craagh, NJ. "; F. F. Wise, NJ. l "; .. E. Wallin. Tyler.
 The Southern Railroad is now selling tickets straight through from Selma to Centerville on account of Gary Springs. When there are passengers from here to Centreville the NJ. and o. division is telegraphed and the train from Mont gomery to Centreville waits for the Selma train at Maplesville. This is a great convenience to the Selma public and saves a lay-over of nearly twenty four hours at Maplesviile.
 MT. George B. Bemis and family will kave today for Gary Springs, near Centerville.
 Joe Gill has returned from Perdido Bay and reports having had glorious time.
 Miss Anna Creagh was elected to fill the vacancy in the Green Street School last night, caused by the resignation of Mrs Baker. Miss Mamie Ware has been designated as teacher in charge
  schools.
 Mir. T. L. McGill. Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., has returned from three weeks trip North.
 Captain Dan B. Edwards of South side. is in the city today.
 J. Fcot Hooper has returned from a trip to Florida.
 E. NJ. Riley has resigned his position as United States Commissioner, and the sanfe has been accepted by Judge Bruce.
 C. P. Morrison. Tax Collector, has collected the taxes SO close this year that there is not a piece of land to be advertised for taxes in the whole county this year.
 Miss Mary Boggs of ALniston is on a visit to her aunt, Mrs. McKnnon.
 Mrs. D. T. McKinnon of Selma, died in Mobile on Saturday last of that dread disease, consumption. She was good woman. and was beloved of all who knew her.
 A telegram To DT- SeCnTlSL DflnSS the news that Eddy Glenn, who fell from the third story of a hotel in Jackson, Tenn. has a slim chance to live. Glenn was at one time shortstop for the Sel- ma baseball team.
 Mir Charles F. Wallin has received q canvas boat that folds up Ol the order of an umbrella. of wich he is very proud. It weighs but 50 pounds.
 The work of putting the trolley wire around the Riverview Circle has com menced. and the electric cars will be spinning around here in a short while.
 A collection is being taken up for Haggerty, the third basema1. who was released by Manager Peter. He has been playing in hard luck since he lefC Selma. and wants to get money enough to take him back to his home in Con