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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10
A STRONG COUPLE.
Man and Wife, Whose Feats of
 Strength Amaze Boston.
Boston Post.

Boston Post.
 Emil Wahlund of Boston, has the strength of a team of horses.
 His wife can lift ten times more weight than the average man can.
 This remarkably strong couple are said to be the most powerful couple in the world physically speaking.
 They are both young, each have beauty, and like most giants of strength, they are most companionable and good-na- tured. They have been married two years.
 For the past ten years the title of ''the strongest man in the world has been the cherished ambition of athletes and Kiants of the United States and Europe to demonstrate by feats of strength their light to this much coveted honor.
 There are many claimants for the po- lied, and probably will not for years to eome, and some new aspirant comes for ward and Overtops the rest. only to lind that later he is defeated by some one else and so the race goes merrily on. Many contests have been arranged be- tween these veritable mountains of flesh and muscle, and the public has wit nessed some excellent competitions be- tween Sandow, Randalow, Smith, Chis- holm and others each in himself estab- fishing surprising records in the various performances.
 Of all the men claiming the middle weight championship strong man" of the world. none are more eager to claim It and uphold the same than Emil Wah-
  Anv man of his weight in the world In such a contest having never been de- teated. thus owning the right to chal- enSe.
 Emil Wahlund, the marvellous Swcde. Ns he is called, was born in small Nt- age in Sweden in 1871. When boy he distinguished himself by not being afraid to do hard work, also in school by paving the record of whipping three bull. lies at one time. After leaving school he look up carpentering. and amazed many NC kmen with the great strength which he used in handling heavy timbers. He Intended the evening sessions of the Pa Eais Gymnasium in Stockholm.
 He landed in the United States at the pge of 22 He stin followed up his trade of carpentering. At the same time he commenced to stuoy muscular develop nent at the Posse School of swedish Gymnastics in this city, and was for years the favorite pupil of the late Baron Posse.
 Al many of the school exhibitions he was conspicuous in his class and won sev- eral medals. After completing the Tour wears course at the institution he started on a professional tour of the country, meeting all local athletes and strong men in the localities which he visited. lie de- 6eated all corners in tests of strength.
 His feats include heavyweight lifting dumbbell juggling, finger lifting. Greaco- Roman wrestling, and most amazing or all, a tug-of-war between hlmselI ana two heavy draught horses, which calls Tor A grand test of strength and endurance; having to withstand the opposition pull ing of the horses. the tension on the body Is almost beyond belief. Another faNcrlte display is the holding of a full-grown man up in the air, the full length of the arm, supporting the man on the palm of the hand. There appears to be no limit 10 his ca capabilities.
 His measurements are:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10

Mime. Tckla Wahlund. his wife, is eel ebrated in more ways than one, and can justly claim the woman's title of being the strongest in the world for her sex. She is known as the European strong woman" She is q striking blonde She was born in 1876. in Boro, a small manu- featuring town in the southern part of Sweden. and attended school there. As Ia common in that country. system of health exercises or gymnastics is a part of school life. and this training. with her natural strength. served to develop her body.
 At l2 years of age she took great delight In doing stunts before her classmates In lifting heavy pieces of iron and rocks. In doing these fcats she attracted the att tention of a wealthy Englishman. who, noticing her remarkable beauty. offered to take her to London and further edu- cate her, but this was refused. and the training at school continued until she was 15.
 Her figure Is perfection. being symmet- rcal, and she is as statutesque as a Gre clan goddess In Europe she has posed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10
Educate Your Bowels!

Don't neglect the slightest sign of irregu. larity, but see that you have at least one
 natural, easy movement day. Pills, salts and liquid physic are dangerous because they strain and weaken the bowels. What you want is mild but sure tonic laxative, that tones and strengthens the bowels and helps their movements. Such bowel med. icine is CASCARETS, and when you try them, you will find that 1t is the easiest thing in the world to make and keep your bowels clean and regular, strong and healthy. By keeping the bowels clean, all serious disorders are prevented by CASCARETS. Sample box, l0c. Months treatment soc. Sample and booklet free. Address Sterling Remedy Co.,, Chicago or New York. ssa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10
PROPRIETOR BUFFALO ULTIMA SPRINGS, VIRGINIA.

for celebrated sculptors and painters who have wished to perpetuate her graceful form. showing strength and physical beauty, in marble and upon canvas
 Seven years ago Mme.- Tekla came to America, and has since been giving ex- hibitions of her enormous strength
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10
Genealogical and
 Historical Department.

You will place the committee under great obligation if you will kindly for- ward to me on or before the 10th day Of November, 1901, the information desired.
 Cordially yours,
 Sarah T. Kinney, 11s9 Chapel Street, New Haven. Conn. Committees: Mrs. Sarah T. Kinney. Chairman; Mrs. Robert S. Hatcher. Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke churchman, Mrs Cert rude B. Darwin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10
CURES RHEUMATISM
 AND
 CATARRH. m pRnVE IT. MEDICINE SENT FREE
TO PROVE IT, MEDICINE SENT FREE

Botanic Blood Balm (B B. B. is taken internally and kills the poison in the blood which causes Rheumatism and Ca tarrh. thus making permanent, perfect cure of the worst cases;
 IF YOU HAVE RHEUMATISM, Sciatica, bone pains aching back swol- len joints. swollen muscles, difficulty in moving around so you have to use crutches, then Botanic Blood Balm (B. Is. B. will give quick relief from the first dose and permanently remove all the symptoms in week or ten days time Botanic Blood Balm is a most re- markable remedy for Rheumatism in all its forms Thousands have been cured Especially advised for old. chronic cases
 IF YOU HAVE CATARRH.
 Hundreds who have exhausted the skill of doctors, and vainly sought relief in the many modes of local treatment, have been cured by Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) even after having good reason to think themselves incuratle. The poison in the blood produces: had breath bad some cases vomiting up clear phlegm, enlargement of the soft bones of the nose, alterations of the mucous mem- hranes. hawking. nose bleeding, head aches. bad hearing. noises in the head.
 Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B. forces it's way through every blood vessel and ven. expelling all catarrhal poison that every symptom and thus makes a per feet cure of the worst catarrh.
 BLOOD BALM (B. B. B.) Purifies. enriches and strengthens the blood, Thoroughly tested for thirty gredients, Druggists Si per large bottle m
 To nrove it cures the worst case med lcine sent FREE by writing Blood Balm Co: $ Mitchell Street, Atlanta, Ga. De- scribe trouble and free medical advice given. Medicine sent prepaid In this way you can try B. BIB. before parting with your money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10
H1 H1HHAnnAhhhoAAp - - ! DAUGHTERS OF THE :. [ AMERICAN REVOLUTION
EDITORS.


 EDITORS.
 Mrs. J. Morgan Smith and Mrs. F.
 H. Nell.
 DIRECTORY.
 Mrs. !. Morgan Smith, Regent BIT Mrs. %iPkHGI%i P H. Nell, Historian, Auburn. Mrs. Frank r. Glass. Secretary, Mrs. noA.s0nn''6k; A. [. 6kowaelL Treasurer.
 Remember the days of old. com slider the years of many genera. tions; ask thy father and he will shew thee; thy elders and they Will
 CHAPTER DIRECTORY. General Sumter Chapter Regent. Mrs. L. c. Woodson. Birmins- Light Horse Harry Lee Chapter Regent. Mrs. F. H. Nell. Au- Peter Forney Chapter - Regent. , Mrs. John wyly, Montgomery, Andrew Jackson Chapter-Regent, 1 M.rsss Ms t wIy:. H. Johnss sr,an aaasasSa cSsster ezRegent. Mrs. J. L. cowan. rr.1eriek SesnkaA William Gray Chapter Regent, Mrs. H. D. Barr, An niston. John Wade Reyes Chapter-Re- gent. Mrs. Aurora P. Mcclellan.
 Athens. Mobile Chapter-Regent, Mrs. R.
 H. Clarke. Mobile. Tuscaloosa Chapter-Regent. Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce, Tuscaloosa. Lewis Chapter-Regent. Mrs. l.. Y.
 Dean. Eufaula. Mrs. Sarah Mcqueen, Regent, Flu
 taw
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10

When a screen in a room has caused callers to wonder what is concealed behind it, it has served its entire purpose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10

''when 1t comes to matrimony." says the cynical bachelor. ''it seems though no man ever gets old enough to know better"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10

It is to laugh when one sees some theatri- cal performance advertised under the head of 'Amusements"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10

Love may not be blind at the start, but 1t is never apt to see it's finish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10
Answers.

15i. DIXON-The name of Robert Dixon can be found in Smiths Story Of Geor- gia in the list of those who received sol diers' grants for services in the Revolu- tion.
 165. CALHOUN-Appleton's American Encyclopedia says that James Calhoun emigrated from Donegal. Ireland to Pennsylvania in 1733. bringing his family including Patrick, who was only years old. "rhe Calhoun family moved to the banks of the Kanawha In what Is now Wythe County, Va. The incursions or the Indians consequent upon Braddock's de feat, compelled them to new emigration and again moving southward they estab- Iished in 1756 the Calhoun settlement In the upper part of South Carollna near the Savannah River in what is now AD- beville County. They were pioneer settlers upon the Cherokee frontier and were en- gagged in frequent conflicts with the ln- dians." .
 This James Calhoun was the father of Patrick Calhoun who married Martha Caldwell and of Repecca Calhoun who married General Andrew Pickins.
 37. LAN1ER-We have not yet foun' the revolutionary services or Lewis La may he of interest to the family. The statement is made in William and Mary Quarterly, page 35, Vol. w. that Jonn Washington of Surry County, Va, whose known. married for his second wife Eliz- nbeth Jordan. who died in 173o She was the daughter of Arthur Jordan yl,eo %ho died died in 1GaS John Washington and Ellzapetn Jordan had eleven children one of them. Elizabeth, married Lanier. She Is men tioned in her mothers will proved In li"N as Elizabeth Lanier ,,.
 Stubbs's Early Settlers" page bll' gives the children of this maria ge-Kich- rted A Craft. and Sampson. who married Elizabeth Chamberlain of New Kent County, Va. dren: Lewis Lanier of Scriven County Ga: Buckncr Lanier of Virginia ,gh So1onr, hTr Dreu,rv I,edbeiter of Brunswick County Va; Nancy married Major !n vauEhan In,6d o1 Roanoke. N. C.; Rebecca Lanler married Many Harrisses in Georgia are descended from this last couple - 1,....
 Perhaps Lewis Lanier of Anson County. N C (17eSl who was member of the Hnsborough c9HyeetGn srIn.n was con3S the Same an ond Is mentioned in Whites Statistics as one of the early settlers of that county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10
Chantsr Heports.

On the afternoon of October 25. the .uartha Wayles Jefferson Chapter met at the home of the Vice Regent. Mrs. A: B. Bennett The afternoon was devoted the chapter to jealous work. The chapter is pursuing the study of the battles Of the Revolution with the heroes and the women of the Revolution; It is also homes will also be Q feature of the win ter's study. A charmingly graphic de scription of Jeffersons home, Monticello. was read at the meeting. The committee appointed presented set of beautiful resolutions in honor of Miss Mamie E. Shapard. who died recently. These were unanimously adopted and 1t was ordered that they be suitably inscribed upon copy be sent to the family and to each of the city papers for publication.
 In the social ho IT dainty salads, crack CT. and fruit chariot were srsac te%ps,ns'y 1soss
 Historian.
 The Mobile Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held us nrst afternoon, October 2s, the Regent presid- ing. The meeting was Q small one, many If the members are out or the city' gut much business was transacted MISS Ma, Historian. The work of the chapter has been mapped out The study Of the Decs laration of Independence, with sketches oi he lives of the men who framed if. Al making plans and arrangements for ba- saar and concert to be given some time In December. In this way the chapter hopes to make liberal contribution to the Continental Hall fund, to help restore the church near Mount Vernon, and to add to the fund for the purchase of the set of silver for the battleship Alabama. We hope to send many communication to the Daughters Column Of tSundaysl Montgomery Advertiser, and in that way keep in touch with the chapters all over the State. The absence from the State or our beloved State Regent and the causes for the same were dplored and the MO bile Chapter hopes that she and her nus band may soon return In renewed health and strength t-t-
 Mobile, Oct. A. ."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-10
3I.
 Queries.

172. RUFFIN-Is not J. E.. M: Query TO mistaken in saying that Mrs. Eiizabeth Kinchen, nee Ruffin, was the wife Of Ma thaniei Cooke? In the Virginia Magazine Gt Ruffin fhis'0rs reiict of MT. Kinchin, married Richard Cooke tthe foIrthl, and was the mother of Nathaniel Cooke and other children. G. '. |.
 i73. JAMES-I am very anxious to be- come D. A. R. and to enter on as many lines as possible. Can you or your read- CTS help me in tracing my James ances- try? My ancestor. John James Of South Carolina, was born between 1Il5 and lf2o: he married first Priscilla McGirth, and had children; Mary. ,wno married John Bradford and had nine children; Jonn James, Jr, who married Martha Richard son and had two children. John James. Sr., married, second, in 1765, Sarah Moore. daughter of Isam Moore of Manchester
 s. C., and had children; Samuel, born l7s9. married in Sumpter District, 8. C., in 179f. Mary Darlington, died Septem- ber 1S 1921, had eight children: he had sisters, Sarah married Mr. 0oode and settled in Georgia or Alabama: Rebecca married Thomas Darlington; Nancy mar ried pr Howard of Statesburg; Elsie married Benjamin Gerald. Wos this John James, Sr., John James of the Lake mentioned in Simm's History and in Weeks's Life of Marion? If not did he al- so serve in the Revolution? E. J. 5.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-07-11
RESIDENT
DENTIST.
r. B.
FOSTER,

.. Modern methods; low prices.
Office over Mayo & Barker's Drug
Store, Bemidji, MINI.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25
AGilt TO Give.

1t is often dificnlt to decide what
TO get your friends for holidays
gifts. Here is a suggestion:
"Good morning, Jennie, | have
brought You nice present." said
-Gertrude, as she handed her friend
"a neatly wrapped package.
The pale, weary looking girl, who
was slowly recovering from severe
Illness, opened the bundle ana held
mp a large bottle of clear. rich
medicine.
Hoods Sarsaparr;llaf'i she ex-
claimed. al have been reading
about it today aud wished | had u
bottle. +"
On New Years Day Jennie wis
able to he out on the street, and 10
her Friends who remarked how
well sbe was looking she simply
saids "Hood,s Sarsaparrilla," and
livery oNe of them knew it was this
great medicine That had given back
her health.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25
NOTICE
TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS.

Notice is now here given to any
and all persons owing this, the CT
" of Brownsville, Texas, any
Taxes for all or either of the wears
AID. 1885, 1856, 1887, 1855, 1889,
1890, 1891, 1892, 1898, 1894, 1895,
1896, 1897, 1888, 1899, and 1900,
to Immediately pay the same to the
City Tax Collector, of this city,
falling in which, within a reason
lble time, | will proceed to collect
rhe same by due process of law, to-
gethet with all interest, penalties,
costs and charges accrued, or to ac-
erue, thereon.
No interest will he charged, or
penalty, costs, or charges required
to be paid, upon any such taxes as
are paid before such legal proceed
ings are Instituted to collect them.
And, as a large proportion OF
such taxes are payable in City
Warrants, or "Scrip," which can
now be purchased at mach less
than its par value, all such deIin-
quents can, in this respect, also,
save quite an amount by promptly
paying them
All sneh delinqnents should at
once pay all such taxes, due by
them. and by so doing save the
large amount Of interest, and the
penalty due upon such unpaid
Taxes, and the costs aud charges
that will necessarily accrue there
on, if they are not pad before
such legal proceedings are insti-
tuted.
JAMES b. WELLS,
Attorney for The City Of Browns
Vile, for the collection of Delin-
quent Taxes.
January 2ud. 1901.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25
Notice

In compliance with Art. a, Re-
vised Statutes of IS, requiring as
signees of insolvent estates in cases
of Assignments for benefit of cred
itors to give public notice of their
appointment as suehj l, j. S.
Thornham, hereby give such notice
that | have been appointed assignee
of the insoivent estate of Eucio
Bouis, said assignment being made
for benefit of accepting creditors.
My 2. o. address is Brownsville,
Cameron Co, Texas.
JESSE s. THORNHAM,
Brownsville, Texas, Jan. S, 1901
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25
ABOUT TOWN.

The balmy, sfn.IIlg like weather
still continues.
Consul Griffith OF Matafnoros
4as been a vi-tfm Of grip the past
week.
DR.. Anderson, the post surgeon,
aias been III for a week or more
and Unable to-attend TO his prac-
sice.
Capt. Ayers expects to tea8e for
Washington next week, ard will
probably receive his promotion
very shortly.
For SAEE:-One large second
7land IRE proof safe, i1l first class
condition. WIFI be sold cheap.
Can be seen at Mrs. Geo. Krausse's
store on Elizabeth street.
: Died, in fllis city yesterday, Sra.
$imona CARA, aged about forty
years. TIE remains were taken
TO the Randreno ranch, where they
were inferred today.
George Puteghat left this morn
ing by stage for Alice to meet the
<emains OF his brother DR.. VIM.
Putegnat, and bring them here for
fnterment.
SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED at TEE
Herald Office for any periodical
I'm earth, at publishers prices.
Save expense OF postal orders and
setters, by giving rs your order.
HERALD STATIONERY DEPT.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25
Death of Mr. sauder.

Died in This city, Jan "a, 1901,
Dir. Louis Sander, aged so yesrs
and SIX months.
DECREASED had been in failing
health for some time, but bravely
refused TO give mp. bearing his
suffering with wonderful fortitudf
for one of his advanced years, and
only taking to his bed within The
past week, SFhen his infrmiiy be-
came too much for him tn suSlain.
Peacefully and Hucnmplaini1ngly he
has passed into rest az il ripe old
aye sincerely mnurned by the many
whose respect and esteem he had
won by a long life in their midst
rs a useful and upright citizen.
Louis Sauder wis a native of
Heidelberg, Germany. born May
oath, 1920. He came to this coun-
try when a young man and located
in Brownsville about the year 1913.
He was married here, and is sur
vived by his wife and two children;
namely Mrs. Bertha WoIther of
Chicago and Oscar Sander OF this
place. They lave the sincere
sympathy Of a wide circle of
friends in their deep sorrow for the
loved husband and father Of whom
Death has deprived them.
The funeral took place at three
O'Clock from the family residence
on Washington st, the service be-
ing conducted by Rev. Z. Mora, at
the Presbyterian church.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25
Attention. Piano players:

The well-kno@n piano timer, A.
Nordmann, of San Antonio, is III
the city ready and willing to put
AZ kinds of musical instruments
in tune or repair. Mr. NordmanD
is the only manufacturer of pianos
in Texas. and his reputation as a
piano manufacturer and tuner is
first class. He will also have OH
exhibition in few days several
handsome pianos and our readers
will do we'll to watch for the an
mounct nient of their arrival. Par
ties Wishing tanning or repairing
done can leave orders at The
HERALD Office.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25
IIow's This3

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case OF Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarth Cure.
CHENEY & CO.. Prors.,
Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have
known F. J. Cheney for the last is
years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transac-
lions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their
hrin.
West & Truax, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Waldiug. Kinnan & Marvin.
Wholesale, Druggists, Toledo, O,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
iernalIy, acting directly upon the
blood and !nueons surfaces of the
system. Price 75e. per hottie. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25
His Sympathetic Inquiry.

They had wandered into the con-
servatofy. The music came to
them in faint, rhythmic thrObS.
81 have had many lnen at my
feet" she was saying carelessly,
"but in vain. None Of them meet
my requirements.
He pondered.
"Have you tried cOrhplaSterSf"
he suddenly asked. 81 have known
them to do the work when the
most skillfnI chiropodists have
failed. "+Exehauge.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25
THE TWICE-A WEEK
REPUBIIC.

REPrBIIC.
Every Monday and Thursday a
newspaper as COED as magazine-
and better, for il contains the lat
est by telegraph as we'll as inter-
esting stories Is sent to the sub
scriber of the Twice Week"
Republic, which, is only 81 year.
The man who reads the ''Twire-
Week Republic knows all about
affairs political, domestic and for
eign events; IS posted about the
markets and commercial matters
generally.
The woman who reads the
f'Twiee-a Week" Republic gathers
q bit If valuable information ahoht
household affairs and late fashions
and fluids recreation in the bright
stories that come under both the
headings of fact and ictioh. There
IS gossip about new books and e
dozen other topics of especial in
terest to the %ide-awake man and
woman.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25

OF Wales does not figure in his
mothers will. But as king he en-
tiers into the enjoyment of her civil
lists of 50, 900, geo year, of her
annual revenues of the Dnehy of
Lancaster, Announcing to nearly
81 eco, coo more, while he likewise
becomes the owner Of Windsor
Castle and of Buckingham Palace.
His own inlHne of 5000, 600 Il
year passes to his only son, the
Duke of York, who now becomes
Prince of Wales, in (which latter
capacity he will likewise become
Duke of Cornwall and receive the
revenues of that Duchy, amounting
to $500, eco year.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25

Lead pencils at 10 cents Mex
lean money, per dozen. tablets FROM
, cents up, pens, pen holders,
states, slate pencils and Students
crayOns. fourteen colorS, at The
HERALD job and stationery Office.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-01-25
GETTING ALONG Nicely.

"iias Serib5ler, the anrhof, aud
his wife made hpi''
'Oh, yes; she now reads what
he writes, and hs eats what she
cooks. ''-Ainslee's Magazine.