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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
LOOKING UP RELATIVES
MRS. MARY BALDY OF GRIFFIN
 ASKS GOVERNOR FOR HELP.
Says She is Very Desirous to Obtain Information About the staffords Who are Supposed to Live
 Near Mobile.

Mrs. Alice Baldy of Griffin, Ga., is seek ing information concerning the where aboutS of her Alabama relatives whose surname is Stafford. She has written letter to Governor Jelks in which she re- quests that the Governor place her in communication with tax officials in order that she may enquire of them If the Stafford family. whom he believes re- sides in the vicinity of Mobile, are tax payers in Alabama. rn
 The letter of Mrs Raldy is as foliowss Griffin, Ga, November l9.
 Dear Sir-I and others are very desir- ous of obtaining information concerning my fathers half brother MT. James Staff ford who moved from South Carolina to Alabama. His first wife vas Miss Scy- mour Compton of South Carolina and went with him. After her death he mar ried another lady in South Carolina on one. of his viG,s. to his old home. He died. I think, before the, year 1886, but how long before I do not know. One daughter. Mary, I think. kept up the cor respondence with my father after her marriage but l was child then. We had a number of old letters from rela- tives in Europe and in this country but the Federal army destroyed them when marching through Georgia. The ports were blockaded and railroads were cut for so many years; and there was so much sorrow and confusion and death and removals that we lost many ad- If l wanted to locate person in Goor- gia I would write to the Comptroller General who sees llStS or all tax payers but who in Alabama could tell me? would be glad if you would ask the prop CT official to put me in communication with the Staffords in or near Mobile es- pecially.
 "Very truly yours.
 Alice Baldy."
 The letter is addressed to His Excel lency. The Governor of Alabama, Execu- tive Mansion, Montgomery, Alabama" thereby, furnishing sad commentary on the failure of thet State. to provide an adequate residence for it's Chief Execu- tive.
 Governor Jelks has instructed that the names and addresses of the proper tax officials be sent to Mrs. Baldy and she will no doubt be able to locate her Ala. bama knsmen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
MEMS CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS.
Two scares and a rum is the

AND FURNISHINGS. result usually of jumping
 from behind bush ait wild horse--first he trembes with fright, then he runs with all his might. The r1oralaof this is, manu- facturer of men's fine clothing became very much scared some time ago on account of the continued warm weather and sold his entire stock of clotf- ing then on hand at about haff-price. So much for scare No. one. Now we are becoming scared--owing to the fact that the season is advancing rapidly without bringing the good results have right to expect from clothing sales at this time of the year. This accounts for scare No. two. Now for the run-- which will be the swiftest biggest and most enthus- iastic ever made any stock of clothing such prices never before attached to such goods. 800 Mems best grade taor-made fancy Cheviot,
 plain and fancy Worsted round and square cut four button Suits. worth Sls .oo at~~- Se.oS $50 Mems and Boys all wool pull on and lace ! front Sweaters at ~~~~~-~~..~ 4oc 100 Mems 75x75 and 3ox3o all silk black, white e., and fancy MufflerS 50, 75c., $H.oo 200 Mems extra heavy fleece lined wool Under
 garments=-Shirts and Drawcrs==worth the
 suit $500, to close out. shirt and drawers SI.48 3So Mems newest shape and highest grade
 Panama roll and Derby Hats. worth S4 100 at S2.5o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
OLD READERS ACTIVE
ADVERTISERS PLAN TO PEN
 SION THE TEN OLDEST.
Many Replies Have Already Been Received and Some Go Away BEck@A~ Bit of Newspaper
 History.

Considerable interest has already been aroused in Alabama by The Advertisers plan for pensionins its oldest readers.
 One week ago today the announcement was made that ten of the oldest readers who could prove their claims would be rewarded with lifetime subscription to either the Daily or Weekly Advertiser.
 The offer immediately became attracfive to the many thousand readers throughout this and adjoining States. Several hun dred of the oldest readers have from time to time been persistent in the as- aertion that each thought, or at least "reckoned'' that he was the oldest.
 The offer, as it is stated on another ants are required to furnish an affidavit giving the best recollection as to dates of beginning their subscription to this paper. Just . simple statement will not be positive enough to warrant decision being rendered fairly or without error.
 A great many communications have al- ready been received from different parts of the State. that indicate that some of dates and for that reason brief sketch of newspaper history is herewith repro duced.
 It may be of assistance to some desiring to recall the period when they first began to take The Advertiser.
 The first newspaper published in Mont gomery was The Republican, which was established by Jonathan Battelle, the first issue being dated January 6, 1921. The paper. under various names, continued to be published until the early part of 1858, when, as The Journal, Whig pa- per. it ceased to exist It had borne that name for number of years, and many of the most distinguished men of the State were contributors to its columns.
 On the 18th day of November, 1899, MT. ?. W. Thompson. who was with The Republican at its inception, issued a prospectus for "The Planters Gazette" which he proposed to establish in the city of Montgomery and which even at that early date had become an important political and business center. The de- etruction by fire of all the files of The Advertiser prior to July, 1865, removes all opportunity to fix the exact date of the first issue of The Gazette, but 1t was early in January, 1880. In 1885. the name of the paper was changed to 'Montgom- cry Advertiser and Planters Gazette" |" and the first part of the name has been retained through all the changes, trials
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
ARRESTED COW THIEF.
Police With Lantern Follow Track!
 Until Cow is Found.

Until Cow is Found.
 The police did some clever work last night when they arrested Louis Robin son. chaIg d with stealing a COW. Three hours after the COW had been stolen, it was found and returned to it's owners, and within twenty hours the thief was secured behind prison bars
 About Il o'clock Friday night Ed Grigg. a negro who resides in Kennedytown, came to the police station and reported that some one had stolen his COW. He had discovered the theft a short while af- ter 1t occurred. He said he followed the tracks of the COW and a man to the iron bridge on North Court Street and there lost sight of them.
 Captain Taylor. with Officers Jackson and Taylor, went out to investigate the matter. They secured a lantern and tracked the COW and the thief to the iron bridge and thence on North Court Street to the Central of Georgia Railroad track. The tracks led up the railroad until they reached the crossing of the Lower We tumpka road. Here they left the railroad and proceeded up the road until they reached a stock yard. Here the COW was corralled. The negro had left the COW there and said he would return the next proprietors of the stock yard.
 Captain Taylor arrived at the stock yard just an hour behind the thief He went at once to the proprietor of the yard who said that a negro had been to see him a few days previous and describ- ed a cow which he said he owned and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
HATS.

Am offering of manufac- turers Sample Hats like this a month ago would have rum the people wiNd-- and we doubt very much if the effect now will fall far short of producing a real hat panic==because such styles, shapes, makes and qualities as is to be found i'm this collection were never placed before the purchasing public of Montgomery and vicinity heretofore at even twice and thrice the price we make this week.
 100 dozen Ladies' new est, best and most dashy untrirt1med Camels hair Short back Sailors, large Turbans, large flare Walk ing Hats, etc., in black, tam, gray, brown, cardi- nal and navy, worth the first of the season ST.oo, now 40c.
 z5 dozen Ladies' new, stylish and up-to-date silk draped and large black bird trimmed Scratch Felt Turbans i'm castor, brown, navy; gray and cardinal, worth formerly S2.oo. This sale 08.
 100 dozen Children's trimmed Felt and Scratch CamelS Hair Hats--all col- ors, all shapes--worth up to $I.oo at 4@c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24

these old soldiers without the presence of Burns. This distinguished citizen oi Burnsville is also a constant attendant upon political gatherings. He says that when Burns has answered the roll call the meeting Is ready to-begin business.
 But this story Is to tell how Burns met friend in Montgomery during the recent reunion; friend whom he had not. seen since the days of his youth. which Burns admits was very many years ago.
 The Evansville citizen was standing outside of the Exchange Hotel entertain ing his friends with one of his stock stories when a whitehaired. but vigorous looking old gentleman ebowed his way into the crowd.
 That's you, John Burns, that's you' he declared as he grasped the hand of the surprised Burns.
 Well, durn it. remarked Burns, drop ping into a favorite expression in his ex- citement of surprise. "durn it, of course it's me. Didn't think 1t was Mister Will liam Jennings Bryan did you? Who be you any way?"
 John, don't you remember the feller that stole the nigger up above Burns vile in '5S and caused so much excite ment in the neighborhod?" the stranger asked, his face radiant at meeting his old time friend.
 Course do, course do. durn it." said Burns. Are you the feller?"
 Then the stranger with the white hair laughed.
 No. no. no. of course not John. I'm the feller that took that fellow to the penitentiary. Don't you remember. John. I took him across the country and went up the river on the old Car She was famous boat, don't you know?' He was one of those blamed Yankees and I landed him at Wetumpka' '
 Well, l will be durned." drawled Burns. "If you ain't Bill Taylor, I'm not from Burnsville."
 The two veterans of many years fell to fighting the war over gain and their ac- Quaintance of the olden and golden years was renewed. The stranger proved to be Captain w. H. Taylor, formerly of Autauga County, but now of Calhoun County He was a deputy sheriff of Au- tauga County when he was sent to cap- ture the Heller who stole the negro. Captain Taylor is kinsman of Police Captain Taylor and is well known in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
BUILDING PERMITS.
List of Structures Authorized for the Week by the City Engineer

Week by the City Engineer
 Building permits issued during week ending November g, 1901, are as follows; R. H. Sommerville. to erect two-story frame house on Catoma Street. between Montgomery and Bell Streets. $2.400.
 Mrs. Katie Hinsaw. to erect two-story frame house on Holcombe Street between Mildred Street and Jeff Davis Avenue. $2.000. @5t
 Ed Cunningham, to build addition on one-story frame house on Union Street. between Scott and High Streets, $400.
 A. J. Stokes, to erect one-story frame house on corner Ripley and Columbus Streets. $400.
 Mrs D. Baum. to put new roof on two- story frame house, 421 South Lawrence Street. $100.
 w. D. Peck to erect barn in rear Of one-story frame house on Grove Street. between Lawrence and McDonough Streets. $100.
 Minnie P Conway. to build addition to one-Story frame house corner Alabama and Bainbridge Streets. $75.
 J. c. Tyson. to build addition on one story frame house, 415 South Street. S5
 Mary J. Boykin. to make repairs on Street, 80.
 Mrs, Kate Uhlfelder. to repair roof of two-story frame house, 422 South Law renee Street, $50.
 Mrs, T B. Stubbs. to repair roof on house in rear of two-story brick house, 11s North MeDonough Street, $20.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24

LADIES' Having already said a the mice, SHIRT WAISTS complimentary and truthful
 things could think of about shirt waists at rows end-=so far as argu- ment goes=-but there is much the waists cam say for themselves. For instance there is style shape, cut artistic workmanship, fit finish dantiness and loyliness to be admired i'm these manufacturers pie waists than in anything we've sold yet-=and what Is more these new waists cheaper i'm the sar1s proportion that they newer, prettier and more stylish.
 200 Ladies' both open back and front corded, tucked peated and hemstitched finest French Flan- nel Waists in all the popular walking, visiting and opera shrdes, worth up to S4 50 at $Ho8.
 I5o Ladies' very fine and beautifully made corded tucked and hemstitched, open back and front Silk Waists, worth S3.5o at ST.oS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
Appointments Made.

Appointments were announced at the State Executive Department yesterday as follows:
 Notaries Publlc-J. c. Wilson. Besse. mer; W. R. Lee, Prattville; J. R. Mont gomery Birmingham Pierce A. Ellis Warrior.
 Notaries Public and Justices of the Peace-J. W. Gentry, Beat 19, Sumter County; H. H. Pitts. Beat II, Randolph County A. W. Todd. Beat 6. Limestone County; Mack Simpson. Beat '. Hale County.
 Justice of the Peace-Clarence Grove, Beat IS. Sumter County.
 CsAstabls-Winiam Steele Beat 8 Greene G0untXu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
FEMALE MINSTREL IN JAIL.
Vivian Russell Arrested on Charge
 of Stealing from Tuscaloosa.

VIVIdU 1NUss6II EITG5CGU UM OudTg6
 of Stealing from Tuscaloosa.
 The Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County will arrive in Montgomery today He comes here after Vivian Russell, alias Maggie Foster, who was arrested few days ago by Detective Paul Rapport.
 Vivian Russell had been employed as a domestic in the family of Dr. Giles of the Alabama Female Institute at Tusca- loosa- She left the Druid City several weeks ago and about the same time sev- eral articles of wearing apparel belonging to Mrs. Giles disappeared.
 Detective Rapport went to work on the case and arrested Vivian. who in the meantime had joined the Alabama Min strels.
 The wearing apparel, which had been stolen. was found in the possession of the actress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
Ul.1oN CHURCH SERVICE.
All the Churches May Unite Fol
 Thanksgiving Services.


 Union Thanksgiving services will be held at the First Baptist Church Thurs day morning at Il o'clock. Rev. A. J. Lamar, pastor of the Court Street Meth odist Church. will preach the sermon. Dr. c. A. Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist Church. inaugurated this move ment. He invited other churches with the result that the congregations of the First Baptist Church. the Court Street Methodist Church, the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church and the Adams Street Baptist Church will unite and hold a Union Thanksgiving service.
 Invitations have been Issued to the con gregations of the Clayton Street Meth. odist Church, the Clayton Street Baptist Church. Methodist Protestant Church South Montgomery Baptist Church ant Perry Street Methodist Church to unite in the service. Invitations were also eX- tended to the congregations of the Firs Presbyterian Church and the Central Presbyterian Church.
 These churches have not fully decided whether they can unite in the union ser vice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
VACANT JUDGEsHIP.
Judge J. w. Lapsley's Death Causes
 Vacancy in Anniston City Court.

The news of the death of Judge James ton City Court, came as a great shock and surprise to Governor Jelks and other State officials among whom the late Judge was we'll known and whom they held in the highest esteem.
 Judge Lapsley had presided over the City Court of Anniston two terms and was filling his third term by appoint ment of the late Governor Sanford when death overlook him.
 The death of Judge Lapsley creates a vacancy that Governor Jelks will be called upon to fill. but of course no ap- plications for the place have yet been filed and the Governor has not given the question consideration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24

desired to sell. The negro was named Louis Robinson, he said.
 The police kept watch at the stock yard all of yesterday but the negro failed to put in an appearance. The COW was turn ed over to its rightful owner About s o'clock last night Police Officer Davis discovered Louis Robinson on Monroe Street and arrested him on the charge of grand larceny.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
Cou.ghing?

Start at once for your drug store for some cough medi- cine. If you meet your doc tor on the way, tell him you are going after a bottle of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. If he has anything better to offer you, get it. We want to help you, and so does your doctor.
 CT coughed terribly after having Ia grippe. If it had not been for Ayers Cherry Pectoral, don't think could possibly have pulled through"
 E. E. D"'';s. Providence, R. l. 1Se.. sn- Sin'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24


 A New Form of Grip Epidemic.
 Within the last week the physicians of thls city have made the discovery that Grip in a strange form is epidemic The attack is accompanied by pains Tn the muscles, particularly of the arms ahr shoulders, which suggest the twinges of rheumatism. Vague sensations Tn the chest of very uncomfortable description induce gone" and forlorn rame or mind There is a sharp cough but the most distressing features or orunarV grip are lacking.
 The prompt use of Dr. Humphrey Specific Seventy-seven CTTD VIII preaA up the worst attack of Grip and colds
 At all druggists 25 cents, or maiieo on receipt of price. Doctors BOOK Maleo Free.
 Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. Corner William and John Streets' NC" York.
 Al all Druggists as cents, or ,aa msaIe1 s. on re- ceiPt of price Doctors Book mAe
 HumphreyS Hsmsapashio Meciei9e yc, ySss, cur ner William ana John aErs2ssS SNA~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
JUST AS GOOD.

Just because The Advertiser agrees to practically give every subscriber 6 $1, ,00000 Accident Policy does not mean that it is inferior to others .. It's just as good as any policy you pay full rates for. Ask about it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
Caught Tom Hill.

Tom Hill a negro. was arrested by De- tective Rapport yesterday afternoon on a warrant sworn out by Caesar Williams. an pnGe of Hills charging him with en- teTng his house and stealing $55 Hill will have a hearing before Recorder Ar Tington Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
Miss Rosenberg Dies.

NIlss hoseHDeTB OIos'
 Sad news of the death of Miss Corinne Rosenberg. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fl. Rosenberg of Philadelphia, and sister of Mrs. Gus Rice of this city, was re- ceived yesterday. At about the same hour a letter was received from the de- ceased, showing her death very sudden. She was 19 years old and was extreme ly beautiful. Her friends and relauvaS mourn her loss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24

HARD CoLDS-People whose blood Is pure are not nearly so likely to take hard colds as are others. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the blood pure; and this great medicine recovers the system after a cold
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
DRESS GOODS AND SILKS.

DRESS GOODS Women who go shopping dress AND SILKS. goods must remember that there is
 something than the lowest priceo earth behind our Venetians, Cloths, Chevots, Homespuns and Serges--which being proposition to make up new, stylish, dashy, comfortable and guaranteed good fitting skirts at about what is usually paid for material buying is made doubly profitable here this week.
 Skirts will be made up in any style you may se- lect and warranted to fit and give satisfaction from any of best Chevots, ,Cames hsirs Scotch Tweeds Canvas and Ladies Cloths in black and colors--co plete for S76o.
 2S pieces Venetians in navy, gray, olive, gob- elin, garnet, brown, tan and black, worth
 formerly 65c, now .----- l. 44c IS pieces genuine Covert Cloths in brown, gray, garnet and black, worth ST. .oo at - -- ..-e Soc 50 pieces finest French Flannes in all the new
 est and most popular shades guaranteed to
 wash, worth zSc. at-------- 4zc IS pieces solid Taffeta Silks and blue and white
 and brown and white striped Silks, worth
 soc. at ---------- -4- ---- ----- a9c 70 pieces 3o-inch Corduroy in green, brown, 9, tan, covert, mode, garnet pink, navy and
 black worth SSc at csc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24

DO YOU WANT THE BESTe Ross's Barber Shop is the place tt go. Exchange Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
YOU NEEDN'T BE ALARMED
TABLE LINENS While many house wife i'm and AND NAPKINS. around Montgomery will find it

TABLE LINENS While many house wife i'm and AND NAPKINS. around Montgomery will find it
 hard to invoice that for which they should be thankful next Thursday--those whose Thanksgiving tables spread with cloth from this sale will have much to credit to the fhoughtful ness, love and generosity of someone Who shall it beS We'll furnish the linen at manufacturers prices who will furnish the small amount of money neces- sary to make somebody thankful.
 6o=inch bleached Damask worth 6oc at -------- 44c 66-inch bleached Damask, worth z5c. at -.---- Soc 72=inch bleached Damask, worth Soc. at ------ 6Sc 72-inch bleacFed Damask, worth Qoc at zzc 72-inch bleaChed Damask, worth SH. TO at Soc 72=inch Double Satin Damask worth St. 50 att SI.33 72-inch Double Satin DamasE, worth SI.zS at Sr.45 6o-inch Turkey Red Damask, worth 35 and
 5oc at --. ~--~-- ~--~-~--~. -~~~-23 and 32c oo-inch Turkey Red Damask, worth 6oc. at 44c o2-inch Turkey Red Damask, worth S5c at ~~- csc H6xH6 plain hemmed Napkins, worth S5c at csc 2ox2o plain hemmed Napkins worth SH.I5 at Soc 2ox2o plain hemmed Napkins, worth SI.z5 at S1.34 24x24 plain hemmed Napkins, worth S2.2S at SIz0 24x24 plain hemmed Napkins worth $2.5o at S2<e3
  LADIES' SHOES That do your walking and their
 own talking--25o pairs Goodyear welt, extension soIe Cuban heel and kid tip find Gaze Dongola Lace Shoes--all sizes and widths, worth S3.o at S2.5o.
 Mems Bal and Congress 'Franklin Shoes"--
 guaranteed for comfort and good wear at $500 Little Gents half double sole, satin calf, don-
 gola top, London last, spring heel and cap toe
 Lace Shoes, 9 to I3, at --~ .-- --.~.~ SI.z5 Youths'=-13 to Sz.5o Boys,--2A to 57a SI.z5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
APRONS, GLOVES, UNDERWEAR, ETC.

sary walking Christmas times in search of Nurses Apf0ns-. which if they do not find, twill be due to the tact that the provdent people are picking them up while they are cheap and plenty.
 7S dozen fine dmity and beautiful plain, tucked, embroidered and hemstitched Nurses Aprons, 10, 34. and 40c.
 5odozen Ladies' best make and perfect fitting black, white tan, mode, brown and gray guaranteed Kid Gloves. The best $l.oo value at 83c.
 200 Ladies' full regular silk embroidered neck and front fleece lined Richelieu Ribbed Undergar- ments, worth the piece soc. This sale 24c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-24
TEASEL DOWN
 AND FLANNELETTE.
Show us the woman who won't iilnnn af fhe nmnnr=

|TEASEL DOWN Show the woman who AND FLANNELETTE. won't jump at the oppor- tunity to buy every day
 necessity that looks like wool, like wool warns like wool and washes better than wool--and we'll show you woman who has never known the beauty, comfort and economy of "Teasel Down. the rival of Eiderdown. MONDAY AND TUESDAY | I5o pieces light medium and dark checked, plaid
 and fancy Teasel Down and Fannelette worth r21ac. lat 0c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-12
ITS WORK
HAS Been
FINISHED.
Episcopal Convention Com
pIeled It's LaboTs Early This
Afternoon ELECTIONS.

The closing session OF the second day
of the Episcopal convention opened TINS
morning in Grace church where portion
of the service for morning prayer was
said after which the clergymen and lay
delegates repaired to the chapel ADJOINING
the church where the order OF business
incidental to the second days proceedings
was carried out.
Bishop McVickar was in the chair ana
called the convention TO order shorty