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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
FAMOUS FOR HALF A CENTURY.

Those who suffer from stomach, blood, kidney or nervous troubles should bear in mind an important fact about Dr. liar ter's Iron Tonic; that is, that this rem edy has been largely used for forty-five years Once in a while some absolutely perfect compound Is discovered. This is one of them, and affords ample proof of the learning and wisdom of Dr. Harter. True. modern methods of preparing 1t are used, 1t Is now made in one of the finest laboratories in the world, but in all es- sentiaIs 1t is precisely the same as when first made by Dr. Harter nearly half a century ago. How many other remedies have grown in favor, or even survived. for that length of time?
 Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic Is a wonderful medicine It is more than a tonic; it is a blood maker and life renewer. It stimu- Iates the repair of the body and 1t sup plies something to repair with.
 All building or healing of the body de- bends on an abundance of blood that is rich in iron. Nowhere, except in Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic. can you get the pe- culiar form of iron that is all ready to become part of you as soon as 1t is taken
 If you are not well and have not been well for some time. try this remedy First will come better appetite, then bet ter digestion, then better color and finally increased activity of all the vital organs and new and wonderful sense of vtgor and strength. Prepared only hy The Dr. Harter Medicine Co.,. Dayton, Ohio. Sold everywhere. @
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
CAMPAIGN IN PERRY.
No Opposition to Ratification, But
 Apathy Exists.


 Marion, Oct. 2A-tSpecial. )-The cam paign Is now on in Perry. While there Is virtually no opposition, there is much apathy and a campaign will be waged to get out the vote.
 The infant of Mir. and Mrs. l.. A. Nich- ols died the first of the week of scarlet fever.
 One of the surprises in society circles this week was the announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Gallie Davis while wis., iting in Mississippi. to. MT. McCioud. Mrs Davis was the relic: of Mir. w. F.. Davis, for many years depot agent at Marion She had crossed the meridian of life several years ago. She was popu- lar belle in the ante-bellum days and was known throughout South and Middle Ala bama. Her son. MT. Ira Davis. Is man. ager of the Marion Telephone Company
 Circuit Court will convene next Mon day. It is understood that the Davis Barns case has been continued by con sent This case has been on the docket four or five years and a mistrial had at nearly every court. The amount at first involved was about $400, and the total amount with costs and attorneys fees added, will reach nearly $2,50O. The trial of the case consumed nearly a whole week at the last term of court, and the end Is not yet
 The first entertainment since the open ing of the schools will be a teachers recital at the Marion Female Seminary Friday evening. This school has a much larger attendance than last year, and It's faculty is considered among the strong est
 The Judson Is receiving it's first order of 400, GOO pressed brick for the building of it's $2000O annex The work has been de- layed on the structure on account of i'm portant change in the plans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
WHEELER UNDER ARREST.
Slayer of McSwain is Carried t
 Columbus. Ga.

Opelika, Oct. A-(SpeciaD-M J.. A. Greene, a prominent young business man of Opelika and Miss Mabel Bigham, a beautiful and accomplished young vol man, were married at the Presbyterian Church in this city last night, Rev. E. P. Davis officiating.
 Last night Policeman B. H. Willis of Columbus, Ga, canle through Opeliks with Luther Wheeler, whom he had ar- rested in West Point Ga, for killing J. H. McSwain in Columbus several days ago. Willis had to remain in Opelika some time with his prisoner before there was a train for Columbus. Pat McSwain, in the city. en route from Tallassee to Columbus, and hearing that Wheeler was here in the custody of the officer he found them, cursed Wheeler bitterly and was about to attack him when Officer Willis ordered him to desist, putting his hand on his pistol. McSwain became so violent that the Opelika authorities had to arrest him. He was finally released and all the parties went to Columbus at S:30
 Mr. James N Mccre, aged 72, died at his home at Phoenix last night. He was one of the oldest citizens in that section of the county
 two negroes, broke out of the Opelika guard house few days ago. One negor. Rob Lee Wilkinson. who made his escape some time ago. but was captured at Ced,rtown. Ga. and brought back. de- cIJned to escape this time as he had only A short time of his sentence to serve.
 Circ,lit Court has been engaged all day in the trial of the case of the State vs' Tom Mills. a young negro charged ,cjth assault with intent to commit rape on Susie Byrd d young white girl, last November.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
NEGROES BOLD THEFT.
Mrs. Paschtein Robbed on One of
 Troy's Principal Streets.


 Trov. Oct. A.-(SpeciaD-Tonight about s o'clock Mrs. Paschtein was robbed on one of the principal streets of the city. only a few yards from Court Square. by a negro man. She had just left the cigar store of her husband to go into the resi- dence of Mrs. Williams and while stand ing on the sidewalk in the act of open- ing the gate the thief came up from be- hind, and, running his arms over her shoulder, seized her by the hands and tried to pull the rings from her fingers. She screamed for help and he abandoned this effort and seized her purse. contain ing 40 cents, and ran away. The police arrested a negro suspected of the crime, but it is not yet known whether they have the right one.
 A beautiful and impressive ceremony was that witnessed yesterday afternoon in the Baptist Church when the nuptials of Miss Sue Pierson and Mir. Francis Leonidas Pearson of Sylacauga were sol emnized.
 The interior of the church was taste fully decorated with palms and ferns and profusion of smilax. the altar ar- engagement being especially effective as a background for the bridal party: The ushers, Mir. Towles Pierson and MT J. P. Wood, Jr., entered from the right and left asles as the organ under the artistic touch of Miss Mary Murphrec gave forth the strains of the Lohingrin Bridal Chorus. ter, Miss Daisy Pierson, as maid o honor. while MT. E. w. Ledbetter of Sylacauga acted as best man to MT Pearson. .l
 pr. A. B. Campbell, pstor of the Bap' tist Church, performed the ceremony fr his usual impressive manner. and the bridal party passed from the church tc the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March.
 Miss Pierson wore a handsome ant modish suit of blue cloth with a stylisf hat of velvet, marbleized maline ant cut steel. and carried a cluster of Mar echai Mel roses and asparagus ferns
 Tn charming contrast, Miss Daisy Pier son was gowned in a creation of rose elaborately trimmed in velvet and Clun! lace with it she wore a picture hat O rose velvet and carried shower bouquet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25

ment of Dallas to give this man a speedy trial and condemn him to death if guilty.
 An old colored man named Louis Car ter. who is we'll acquainted with Will Harris. saw him and recognised him when he pulled the child off the railroad track and carried her into the bushes. The blood on his clothes when he was ar- asking on the way to the city if he was accused of the crime, all go to point to the fact that the right man has been arrested and now rests behind the bars
 Then, again, the fact that Judge Ma bry Is just recovering from a severe spell of illness will have to be taken into consideration. No one would have the Judge to overtax himself.
 There are now over twenty negroes confined in the Dallas county jail on the charge of murder. Some of them have ing the decision of theinr cases. The cost to the State of keeping so many men as long-term boardsrs at the county jail Is a great expense on the taxpayers some of them and turn them loose if they are innocent. or convict them If guilty, and If sentenced to hard labor let them go to the mines where, at least, they will be earning their bread and not be a burden on the taxpayers of the State. The great number of killings among the negroes of the black belt goes to show how lightly they regard life and
  they will know the result of their acts when they commit murder, there Is no telling where the murder wave will stop
 Mrs. Bell Blandin of Houston, Tex. is in the city the guest of Mrs. E. H: Hobbs. Mrs. Blandin Is the mother or Lieutsnant Blandin, who was on the Maine when it was blown up in Havana harhor, and who died fterward as a result of the terrible strain through which he passed on that occasion. Bishop R. w. Barnweil has returned from attending the general conference Of the Episcopal church at Sn Francisco He travelled a good deal while in the West and reports having had most delightful time.
 Mir and Mrs. George A. Cunningham have returned from an outing of several weeks at Perdido Beach.
 The frogs and switches for the street railway have arrived and will be put in at once, and in a short time now the residents of West Selma can go to their places of business on Water Street with, out transferring at Selma and Broad Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
T. R. Bates of Tuscaloosa Expires
 Verv Suddenly,

Tuscaloosa Oct. A.--(speciaD-J:: R: Rates a well known citizen, was found dead in his bed this morning, death re- sHltng from an attack tack of heart trouble t nast two weeks About 5:30 this morning, Mrs. Bates was told by her husband that he was feeling better and she then went ont to prepare his breakfast. When @be' sbe returned at 6 o'clock she found that Mir. Bates had expired during her sheenca Mr. Bates came here from Gpeensboro several years since and was about 70 years of age He leaves a wife and ssveTaI children. one son being a trairnaster anu on the Plant System.
 Hon. t3i Tennent I-omax is announced to snaaE fin The Tuscaloosa court house on SPedn Pednssdav td ", October 30. on the subject of the new Coustttntion. This will be the TIE. Ii1n ei6e of the question. MT. Loma | will have 9rFe qgd9nGe nobsT 5 to Thsosdnsn hsaT hi@ Tbe,.e m he attended college and studied law. ,,.-,,b.s1 uae bera ,,o- ,ordat, gsther.os some information rela- tive to the Wtrrior River.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25

The mild and Immediate effect of pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney and bladder remedy is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. Swamp Root will set your whole system right, and the best proof of this is trial.
 IA West iI7th St. NEW YORK CITY. DEAR SIR: Oct. 9th, 1900. 'I had been suffering severely from kidney trouble. All symptoms were on hand; my former strength and power had left me; could hardly drag myself along Even my mental capacity was giving out, and often wished to die. It was then I saw an adver tisemcnt of yours in a New York papcr, but would not have paid any attention to it. had it not promised a sworn guarantee with every bottle of your medicine, asserting that your Swamp Root is purely vegetable, and does not contain any harmful drugs, I am 70 years can recommend Swamp-Root to all sufferers from kidney troublest Four members of my family have been using Swamp Root for four different kidney diseases, with the same good results
 With many thanks to you. remain.
 Very truly yours.
 ROBERT BERNER. You may have a sample bottle of this famous kidney remedy, Swamp Root, sent free by mail, postpaid, by which you may test it's virtues for such disorders as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25

of white carnations and plumosa. Miss and Mrs. J. O. Pierson. She is one of Troy's most cultured and accomplished young women, being graduate or the State Normal School of this city. in wnlcn she has served for four or i've years as teacher of elocution. She is univer- sally beloved for her sweet attractive ness. v..,
 MT. Pearson is progressive young business man of Sylacauga and IS wei known in North Alabama.
 As evidence of the good wishes of thell many friends the wedding presents were numerous and handsome.
 MT. and Mrs. Pearson left on the alter- noon train for Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
THE SAME STORY
OUTLOOK FOR RATIFICATION IS
 THE BRIGHTEsa.
Pickens and Blount Said to Be in Line for New Constitution. Mr. Bowie to Speak
 in Bessemer.

Birmingham. Oct. A.-(Special )-Samuel Cox of Pickens County, was visitor at the headquarters of the State Democratic Campaign Committee for ratification of the new constitution, this morning and reported that all indications pointed to Pickens County going for ratification with a big majority. He said that sentiment was changing and that more interest was being displayed daily. W. s. Brown, a prominent merchant of Birmingham, re- ported at the headquarters today that had just completed short trip to Blount County and that here was possibility of that county giving a majority in favor of ratification. Congressman Sidney J. Bowie will speak m Bessemer. Jefferson County, tomorrow night and a large crowd is expected will turn out. MT. Robert J. Lowe, chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee, will in- troduce Congressman Bowie and . great rally it promises to be. Colonel W. W. Brandon spoke at Blountsville last night. He arrived at Garden City last afternoon after 5 o'clock. drove fourteen miles through the country, made tow hour'i speech, drove back to Garden City and reported at the headquarters at o'clock this morning. General reports received at headquarters indicate that all whit' counties in the State will go for ratifica ton and it Is believed that the opposition in the others will be very light. Efforti are being made oy the opposition force! to have joint debate in Birmingham and they have named Colonel W. H. Den son as their speaker. They asked fol Mir. John B. Knox as the speaker fol ratification. but that gentleman has Sc many dates ahead that the proposition could not be accepted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
A TEXAS WONDER
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

One small bottle of Halls Great Discovery cures all kidney and bladder troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes, seminal emissions. weak and lame backs, rheumatism and all tr- resulariues of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women, regulates bladder troubles in children. If not sold by your druggist will be sent by mall on receipt of Sl. One small bot tie Is two months treatment and will cure any case above mentioned Dr. E. ". Hall
 Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all drug gists and the Montgomery Drug Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
GIN HOUSE BURNED.
Fire Supposed to Have Been or In
 cendiarY Origin.

Brierfeld. Oct -4.-t5peciaD-rhe gin house and fine new gin, with condenser ard feeder and cotton press on the Lit- tle Cahaba River three miles from here. were burned this morning; s,.s They ,sSrn were the property of George smith, q negro. The fire is supposed to have been 1n- cendiary. Four bales of cotton were burned. The loss is about s1,ooo. The gin had just been purchased. .,-
 Mir W. l., Mulkey's home near SIX Mile was burned yesterday morning He and his family were awakened Dy the flames and all had barely time to escape. None of the family was injured, but the home and furniture are almost total total loss. It is not known how the hre
 The beautiful October weather is being thoroughly utilized by the far farmers CT .be m coton will be gathered this month. Crops are little better than anticipated month ago. .,. . ox, the question of ratification of the new Constitution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
To Prove what SwampRoot the Great Kidney Remedy Will Do for YOU Every Reader of 1.-The Advertiser" May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

unhealthy kidneys responsible for sickness and suffering through neglect kidney permitted results sure to folow. sf
 kidneys most be- attention first
 bady taking pr Kimers Swamp great kidney your kidneys the other health
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
Enelishmen Visit Industries.

Messrs J. Stephen Jeans, Axel Sahlin. E. Parks and H. H. Parkes. the English iron masters in this district. investigating the industries of Alabama, today spent their time looking over the steel indus tries. They were greatly surprised at what they have already seen. and while they do not like admitting much. say that the natural conditions are wonder ful hereabouts. They state that the hos pitality being shown them throughout their American trip has been good and causes much surprise when it is known that they are here making an investiga- ton of the conditions and the possibili- ties of the future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
READ THIS.

RIPLEY, Tenn. June l. leoi.-Dr. E. W. Hall St. Louis. Mo-: Having tried various remedies without satisfactory results, was persuaded to give your Wonder trial l have used one bottle and although my case Is one of long standing that baffled the skill of the best physicians. yet it yielded at once to the Texas Wonder'' which I heartily recom- mend to all suffering from kidney troubles. Yours truly, W. H. BRUToN. Pastor Baptist Churc. hRipley, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
Morton Dropped from Rolls.

J. F. Morton, a laborer, who has been performinR classified work in the Bir- mingham postoff1ce. has been dropped from the rolls by order of the Postoffice Department at Washington. MT. Morton has been employed in the Birmingham office about two years. and 1t seems that there was a difference of opinion as to whether or not the work which he was performing came under the head of clas- sified work, and his name was dropped from the rolls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25

A floating cobbler's shop is one of the fea tiIres of the Penobscot Bay island life Cfptaif VI O. CottIe in his sloop Yankee Nation going from place to place and giving attention nIe may save up for his coming. Captain Cot tle has a new dog as a companion to take thu place of lip, who was with him for many years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25

kidney, bladder and uric acid diseases, poor digestion, when obliged to pass your water frequently night and day, smarting or irritation in passing. brick-dust or sediment in the urine, headache. back ache, lame back. dizziness. sleeplessness. nervousness, heart disturbance due to bad blood. neuralgia. irritability. worm out feeling, lack of ambition, loss of fieshs sallow complexion. or Bright's disease.
 If your water. when allowed to remain undisturbed in a glass or bottle for twenty-four hours, forms sediment or settling or has cloudy appearances, It is evidence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention.
 Swamp-Roo is the great discovery of Dr. Kilmer, the eminent kidney and blad- der specialist. Hospitals use 1t with won- derful success in both slight and severe cases. Doctors recommend it to their patients and use 1t in their own families. because they recognize in Swamp Root the greatest and most successful remedy.
 Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is for sale the world over at druggists in bottles of two sizes and two prices-fifty cents and one dollar. Remember the name Swamp-Root, and the address, RfnRhamfOn. N. ".
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
To Be Heard November 4.

The petition of Jenkins ct al to have the decree under which a receiver was appointed for the Continental Security Redemption Company set aside and the motion to remove the receiver will be heard by Judge Toulmin of the United States Court on November 4, decree to that effect having been rendered today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25

of der Y who will gladly send you by mall nme 
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
". H. Moore in Birmingham.

W. H. Moore of Chicago. President of the National Good Roads Association. was in Birmingham today and met several gentlemen at the Commercial Club rooms. making arrangements for a convention on good roads to be held here and for a visit of the Southern Railways Good Roads special train of ten cars November 17th to the 24th. The train carries machinery for the construction of good roads and sixteen practical men will give the demonstration. The city and county will furnish the material with which the work will he done and will also furnish more labor and teams with which to handle the material. The con- vention proper will last four days, com mencing Wednesday, and the railroads running into Birmingham will be asked to grant one fare rate for distance of one hundred miles on account Of this convention. Mayor W. M. Drepnen IS chairman of the committee and he VIII name six other members. Committees on invitations, program and advertising will be named. Samuel Spencer, presl- dent of the Southern Railway, W. w. Finley, vice-president of the same con- cern. J. M. Falkner, general attorney in Alabama for the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad and several other prominent citizens of the State will be Invited to come and deliver addresses at the con- VentiOn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25
Rural Delivery Routes.

The men who are to carry the rural free delivery routes in Jefferson County. which are to be put in operation Novem- Der 18th. are now going over their routes and familiarizing themselves with their duties in order to be in readiness when the service goes into effect. Many Of the people residing along the proposed routes of the rural delivery are providing then- selves with boxes so that the' mall car riers can leave the letters and collect them also without having to stop to call out some one from the houses. The carriers will leave the Birmingham post office about 7:30 o'clock each morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25

The parents of Rev. T. J. Crosby of Texas, are now on a visit to their son. the rector of St. Pauls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25

MT. Frank Jones of Decatur who has been appointed to succeed MT. A. B. Free man as Travelling Passenger Agent for the Southern. with headquarters in Selma, has arrived and entered upon the dis charge of his duties He is a most affa- ble. competent and energetic young rail road man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-25

Mir Carter Jones has come to Selma and accepted a position as engineer on the Southern Railroad. MT Jones is popular in railroad circles and has been most cor dially welcomed to Selma.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-28
Hawkins Bargains.

Four cottages in good loca-
ton, renting all the time; $500
buys them.
A neat Broom cottage on North
Pixies Peak, one lot, title good
SS00-eas terms.
See Hawkins for bargains in
houses, lots, horses, wagons and
buggies.
Good well improved ranch to
trade for Florence real estate.
Good bargain in lot close in;
must be sold at once.
A big bargain in two business
lots. Call at once; only a few
days option
The above does not begin to
state the amount of property /
have for sale | have everything.
Office 422. West Main street.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-28
AnInsurance Agent.

An insurance agent should be IA
responsible citizen as well as a
capable insurance man, because
fire insurance is too serious mat
ter to be uncertain about. After
ones property is burned up or
down-it is too late then to con
slider through whom you want to
settle.
| am agent for the Phoenix of
Hartford, The London and Lam
cashire, the Northern, the German
American, the Connecticut, the
Palatine, the Greenwich, the Penn
sylvania, New Jersey Plate Glass,
the Prudential Life Insurance Co
the Standard Accident Insurance
Co, and the Masonic Fraternal-
all good reliable companies
S9tf G. d. JOHNSON,
Opp P O., Upstairs.
The Florence daily tribune., 1901-02-28
Death of F. L. Beers.

Frederick Eugene Beers died a
his residence on East Second
street, at l;30 p m, yesterday, O
consumption, He was aged 3;
years. 3 months aud | day, ant
was native of centrai New York
state.
He came here about seven years
ago and had been employed as day
operator at the ID. & X. G tele.
graph office here until about two
months ago, when his illness ne.
cessitated his ceasing work. He
was member of the Order OF
Railway Telegraphers. He leaves
wife and little boy, the latter
aged about 3 years The funeral
will be private and will be held
from the family residence at 2 p
IN. tomorrow