davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
AGED WOMAN DIES.
Mrs. Mary Mclean Was the Oldest
 Resident of Eufaula.

xSC110CAt O4 GaAAAANs
 Eufaula. Nov. A.-(special.)-Mrs. Mary died at her home last night. She was close to 90 years old and in many re- spects was a most remarkable woman. Although she has been an invalid for the past twenty-five years her mental facul- ties were good. She could relate in- stances of the first settlement of the city and of the Indian war as accurately as if they had occurred but yesterday She was regarded as perfect encyclo- pedia on all topics pertaining to the early days of Eufaula. She was a life long member of the Presbyterian Church and was loved by all the citizens. She leaves daughter, Miss Lee Ellen. who has been her constant and devoted compan- ion during the weary years.
 Last night H. " Beasely of Ozark. and Miss Annie Bass of Louisville, surprised their friends by joining hearts and hands in the last named city. It was a Gretna Green affair on account of objections urged by the young lady's parents. E. T. Brown and Ed. Taylor. two prom inent citizens of the County who reside near Zeigler. disputed over some lum- Der yesterday and became involved in a difficulty whereupon Brown stabbed his antagonist three times in the neck, pro- ducing serious If not fatal wounds.
 John A, the 9-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. John Abb Henry who reside near the city. died after short illness and was buried here yesterday:
 A little daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Ernest Davis fell while playing yester- day and broke her arm.
 Circuit Court, which convened here Monday morning, adjourned yesterday. But little business was transacted. The gr and jury adjourned after finding eleven true bills.
 J. G. Hartman, an old citizen, suffered a stroke of paralysis while descending q stair this week and fell heavily. breaking his neck, causing instant death.
 Mrs. s. A. Moore, an old and much es- teemed lady, died at the home of her son-in-law. w. A. Cargill, this week and was buried at Hatchers. Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
AUsTILL AND o'coNNoR.
They Address Tuscaloosa Meeting in Favor of New Railroad.

Tuscaloosa, Nov. N.-(Speciat) )-Ar en- thusiastic meeting was held yesterday and West Alabama Railroad. which is to run from Florence to the Gulf at Mobile. Judge H. Austill of Mobile, who Is the most ardent promoter of the road. and present and addressed the meeting. Mir. O'Connor stated that he was making a preliminary trip over the route of the proposed road and desired to feel the pulse of the people. He stated that at a later date he would come through the territory and secure freight contracts for the new road; that the gentleman ir New York who is to finance the road de- of at per ssar fop S 1n or more years before he undertakes to finance it. A New York corporation has agreed to guarantee the ultimate pay years from their issuance. The request that these contracts be entered into guaranteeing the new road a portion of the tonnage of the business men of Tus- caloosa will be readily signed at the
 The meeting was addressed by Dr. w 8. Wyman, who was the first man to suggest this road many years ago; Gen. eral George D. Johnston. Hon. F. s Moody, Hon. James H. Fitts and MT. de- Graffenreid Of Greensboro, all of whom were heartily in favor of the proposition adv vanced by Mir. OConnor. A committed oi five was authorized by the Chairman, Mayor w. G. Cochrane, to cooperate with the promoters of the road.
 Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Helen McEachin Fitts to Edward St Clair Bailey of Chicago, is made. The marriage will take place at the home oi the bride in Chicago November 18th and will be very quiet affair. The bride-to- be is daughter of Captain and Mrs A E. McEachin of this place. and Was one of the belles of Tuscaloosa. Her mar riaee is looked forward to with much in. terest by her many Tuscaloosa friends.
 General Manager Ackert and party of officials were expected to arrive here to. day on an inspection tour. but at the last hour the trip was given out by the off, cials. Mr. Ackert, who recently assumed charge of the management of the road. has never visited Tuscaloosa and a num- bcr of the business men had intended tc ponement of his visit is quite a disap- f,ninfnnenf them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
The Session at Greenville Closed
 Last Night.

Greenville, Nov. A.-(Special. )-The 1 Christian Church was crowded beyond
 it's seating capacity last night. The ser vice was quite lengthy but interesting 1 throughout. The song service was con
 ducted by Rev. o. P. speigel,, Birming- ham. and was followed by discussions l on State Work in which several took part J. A. Lord. editor of The Christian Standard. not being present as expected Rev. J. B. Rice of Selma, preached, his subject being "Co-operative Union Work in Alabama" He held the attention of the large congregation throughout. This mornings service consisted of Bible Study. well prepared paper on When is a Congregation Thoroughly Organized for Work?" by Rev. Percy T. Garner of Anniston, and a practical. fine sermon by Rev. 8. R. Hawkins. made more impress sive by blackboard illustration.
 The afternoon session was devoted to Sunday School work. A practical illus tration in primary teaching was given by a class taught by Miss Mamie Osborn. Papers were read by Mrs. w. R. Wad- kins. and Misses Eunice Varnon and Carrie Sleep. A vocal duet by Misses Maud and Sammie Angle and congrega- tional music led by Rev. S. P. Speigel were pleasing features. The Convention closed tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
JOHN KERNAcHAN HURT.


E,Iorence Nov. 2l.-(Special. .)-John Kernacben of Colbert County. one of the best Known men in this section; was on Court Street yesterday, and had his leg broken. The team belonged to Ker- nacban who had driven in from his country home The runaway created quite a sensation and many narrow es- canes were made from the frightened an- imals. .to- ,t 1,o,,,,.,, r,,..,. Kon5tz Texas, on the train. No par tic',lars were received by the family as to tha cause of the death and MT. Por- to- Isft to take charge of the remains Win Porter had been engaged in teach ,ns m in tbfs county for many years and also taught Grefnye Hs s so6 so6 of Gtass fss iste A W. Porter of this city ..
 The dspsnsaTy @ ass ssid s the the rst altS S aoaS months nrofit from tke business. The State license and other expenses incl down # inc t" profits for the first four months FTr;a,ds of the dspensary claim that 1t riIs iisnus nsv ot inc cty slO,OO) year after 1t gets well establlshsV' f~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
MRS. ED LEE VERY ILL.
Popular Matron of Perry Not Ez
 pected to Live. A,


 Marion, Nov. A.-(Special.)- Mfrs. Ed Lee of East Perry, is dangerously i'll and is not expected to live. Mrs. Lee Is the daughter of MT. John R. Hogue and well known to many society people of the State.
 The infant child of MT. and Mrs. Frank Whitman died veSterday of croup.
 MT. and Mrs. C. A. Lawrence who were married in MaplesviIle Tuesday. were rendered a reception by pr. and Mrs. Haley of Marion. last night. Mir. Law renee is a brother of Mrs. Haley, and a successful farmer of Chiffon County.
 The recent cold weather laid low the top crop of cotton. Several farmers ex- pected large yield and hoped that the warm weather would have continued just a short while when they would have re- couped from the damage by the summer drouth.
 Perry has number of hogs. but they are small and the product will fall short on account of the failure of the corn crop.
 A social event of marked interest oc- cured Wednesday morning in the Meth odist Church. It was the marriage of Miss Annie Chaires to MT. Joseph Aven- ger of Montgomery The decorations in the church were in pink chrysanthe- sweetest voice Gail Me Thine Own" The bridal chorus from The Rose Mai den' Miss Hamilton's violin rendering of the sweet and familiar "Always'' served as the Iegarto to the ceremony. The bridal chorus from Lohengrin was the prccessional and Mendelssohn's wedding march the recessionaL
 It was a meeting and commingling of Youth, Beauty, Love and Flowers. Miss Chaires was dressed in an exquisite French blue gown with hat in the same tone which was most becoming to her rare beauty. Miss Chaires has lived in the Seminary from childhood and has all the ease and accomplishment that only constant society can give. She had, for attendants, intimate friends who stood about her at the. sacred altar like will ing angels in waiting. The ceremony was performed by pr. Ahernathy. the pastor of the church. They left for New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
Thousands of Women Have Kidney
 Trouble and Never Suspect 1t.
Kidney Remedy SWAMPROOT Will Do for YOU
 Every Reader Bottle FREE
Women as We'll as Men are Made Miserable by Kidney and
 Bladder Troubles.

It used to be considered that only urf- nary and bladder troubles were to be traced to the kidneys. but now modern science proves that nearly all diseases have their beginning in the disorder of these most important organs.
 The kidneys filter and purify the blood that Is their work. So when your kidneys are weak or out of order you can under stand how quickly your entire body is affected, and how every organ seems to fall to do It's duty.
 If you are sick or feel badly" begin taking the famous new discovery. pr. Kilmer's swamp-R Root, because as soon as your kidneys are we'll they will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince anyone.
 Many women suffer untold misery be- cause the nature of their disease is not correctly understood; in most cases they are led to believe that womb trouble or female weakness of some sort is responsi- ble for their many ills. when in fact dis ordered kidneys are the chief cause of their distressing troubles.
 Neuralgia. nervousness, headache. puffy or dark circles under the eyes, rheuma- tism. a dragging pain or dull ache in the back. weakness or bearing down sensa- ton. profuse or scanty supply of urine.
 with strong odor. frequent desire to pass it night or day, with scalding or burning sensation--Aiese are all unmista kable signs of kidney and bladder trouble.
 If there is any doubt in your mind as to your condition, take from your urine on rising about four ounces, place 1t in glass or bottle and let it stand twenty four hours. If on examination it is milky or cloudy, if there is q brick-dust settling, or if small particles float about in 1t, your kidneys are Tn need of immediate att tention.
 Other symptoms showing that you need Swamp Root are sleepiessness, dizziness. irregular heart. breathlessness, sallow, unhealthy complexion, plenty. of ambition but no strength.
 Swamp-Root Is pleasant to take and Is used in the leading hospitals, recommend- ed by physicians in their private prac- tice, and Is taken by doctors themselves. because they recognize in it the greatest and most successful remedy that science has ever been able to compound.
 If you are already convinced that Swamp-Root Is what you need, you can purchase the regular fifty-cent and one dollar bottles at the drug stores every where.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
MURPHREE-HUBBARD.
A Brilliant Wedding is Celebrated
 in Trov

Troy, Nov. a.-(Special.) )--One of the
 most brilliant and impressive weddings ever witnessed Tn this city, took place
 in the Baptist Church at s;SO o'clock last married to Mir. Key MHrphree. Miss
 Hubbard and MT. Murphree are two of
 Troy's most popular young people, and | long before the time at which the cere- mony was to begin their host of friends had filled the church to overfiowing. The decorations which covered the altar and rostrum of the church were exquisitely | beautiful.
 At the appointed time. Miss Mary Mur- phree at the large pipe organ pealed forth the strains of Lohengrin's bridal chorus, while Dr. A. B. Campbell entered
 the church from the pastors study and
 the bridal party marched slowly up the
 aisles on either side. The ushers. Messrs
 Rufus Post, Dr. Pugh Brown, Bob Mur-
 phree. E.. R. Brannen, Oscar Williams
 ventional black and wearing white kid | gloves, came first, and took their posi- | tions on each side of the altar Follow
 ing the ushers up the left aisle came
 the groom, leaning upon the arm or w. ] H. Murphree, Jr., his best man. Fol
 lowing the ushers up the aisle to the
 right of the altar, came first the brlde
 of white crepe de chine. over white satin.
 and beautiful white picture hat, carrying
 large boquet of white carnations and
 plumosa Following the brides maid l came the lh NA SSS CA
 white taffeta, with a shirred mousseline yoke, the bodice of tucks and silk ap- | plique, and skirt elaborately trimmed i with applique founces and ribbon, and | her bridal veil clasped with diamond 1 cluster. an heirloom of the Murphree 1 family She leaned upon the arm of her
 father. Judge John P. Hubbard. who
 gave her away at the altar.
 1 One of the most beautiful features of | this wedding was the two young attend | ants. little Julia Murphree. or 5 years l of age, and sister to the groom, and 1 little Hubbard Pennington, about years | of age, and nephew to the bride. They | were elaborately dressed and marched in- i to church very gracefully, and took po- l sitions one on each side of Dr. A. B. | Campbell the officiating minister. Dr. | Campbell performed the marriage cere- ] mony in a very impressive manner, and 1 the bridal party left the church to the i strains of Mendelsohhn's wedding march Miss Amy Hubbard is the daughter of i Hon. J. P. Hubbard of this city. She | Is one of Troy's most beautiful and ac- complished young ladies, being a gradu- | ate of Judson Institute. and the Troy 1 State Normal College. MT. Key Mur. phree is the son of MT. W. H. Murphree , of this city and is a member of one oi the most influential families of this sec. ton. He is a rising young business man The wedding presents were numerous anC | valuable. Mir. and Mrs. Murphree Jeff
 on the 9:20 Alabama Midland train las
 night to St. Augustine, Jacksonville anC
 other points of interest in Florida.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
Swamp.Reot So Pleasant 10 Take.

You have no idea how well feel. am sat- isf1ed that do not need any more medicine as I am in good health as ever was in my life" So says Mrs. Mary Engelhard. of 2eSS Madison Street. St. Louis, Mo, to reporter of the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
 For more than ten years 1 suffered with what the doctors termed female trouble; also heart trouble. with swelling of the feet and limbs. Last summer I felt so badly that l thought had not long to live: l consulted doctor after doctor and took their medicines. but felt no better friend recommended me to try Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. and I must say derived immense benefit almost from the first week I continued the medicine. taking it regularly and I am now in splendid health. The pains and aches have all gone. l have recommended Swamp Root to all my friends. and told them what 1t has done for me will gladly answer any one who desires to write me regarding my case. I most heartily in dorse Swamp Root from every standpoint. There is such a pleasant taste to Swamp-R Root. and 1t goes right to the weak spots and drives them out of the system."
 NuR%N~z.-k>ESte<-Akes4>~<
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22

ed to reside in the county, there was no necessity for averring that the Probate Judge made the certificate.
 The relator then filed demurrers to the answer of Mir. Nunnelee which were ar gued by Mir. Mcleod for the relator. The respondents attorneys did not ar- que the demurrers at all, and the court overruled the demurrers and the relator took issue on the answers filed.
 The court then set the cause for trial December and drew a venire of thirty men from which to select jury to try the case. ,'....
 During the progress of the proceedings. while discussing the question of crossing the interrogatories to Theo. Lacy, Jr, Mir Reese stated that he had asked Mir Mcleod to furnish him with the street number of the residence of MT. Lacy in Kansas City and his business address.
 MT. Mcleod said that the only informa- tion he had was his postoffice address.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
An Heroic Deed.

When the little town of Gallon was on fire a day or so ago, Rev. R. H. Cobbs of Greensboro did an heroic act in saving the depot from destruction. There were very few of the white residents of the village present at the time that the fire broke out, and Rev. Mir. Cobbs organized the negroes who came to the confiagra- ton into a bucket brigade and directed their efforts and by his cool Judgment and commands succeeded in saving the depot building from destruction. MT. Cobbs is an Episcopal minister but from the manner in which he controlled and directed those negroes one would infer that he was a member of fire brigade in his early young manhood The Southern is indebted to him for saivng the depot from destruction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
The Circuit Clerk Contest.

The contest over the office of Circuit Clerk of Dallas county came up before Judge Mabry this morning at o'clock. The attorneys for MT. Nunnelee were sustained on every legal proposition that was before the Judge.
 The relator. MT. c. Crawford Phillips, filed a motion to strike out of the answer of respondent, J. H. Nunnelee, the woros in the Probate Judges certincate 10 the Governor concerning the removal of MT. Theo. Lacy from the county. After the motion had been argued by Mir. Mcleod for Mr. Philips and Mir. Satterfield for MT. Nunnelee, the court asked MT, Reese of counsel for MT. Nunnelee if he desired to argue the case any further. MT. Reese stated that he did not desire to make any argument and the court sustained the motion and stated that if it appeared from the answer that Mir. Lacy had ceas-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
Mads a New woman of Me.

During three years I was frequently at- tackled with severe spells of scknes: many of these sick spells kept me in bed. dangerously ill., from three weeks to three months, under the constant care of the best physicians Of Kansas City The doctors never told me I had anything the matter of my kidneys, but l did not know for sure.
 Some doctors pronounced my case gall stones. and said I could not live without a surgical operation, to which would never consent. A friend suggested try Dr. Kiimer' 5 Swamp Root. I began to take SwampRoot regularly, and when had used only three 5O- cent bottles I felt fine and was able to do more work than I had done in four years. It has made new woman 8 me. have had only slight attack since I began to take Swamp Root, and that was caused by being drenthed with rain and catching cold. Stom- ach trouble had bothered me for years and had become chronic. I am now A years of age and feel much younger than did ten years ago. I freely give this testimonial for the benefit of those who have suffered as I have. Proprietress of Criswell House, 2ii W. Fifth
 Street, Kansas City. Mo
 .l4e. /s. 9 S4Az-~<.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
ORGANIZATION FORMED
B. F. RIDDEN OF BIRMINGHAM IS
 CHAIRMAN.
J. F. B. Jackson Prepares Paper on Good Roads-Frisco Section Foreman Shot by Town
 Marshal.

Birmingham, Nov. 21.-(Special)-At the Good Roads Convention for North Ala bama. being held here the Committee on Permanent Organization presented the following list for officers of the new or
 ganization and the gentlemen were chosen to the positions named: Chairman, B. F. Roden of Birmingham First Vice Presi-
 dent, R. A. oRear of Walker County
 Second ice.President. Captain Jack Chambers of Marshall; Third vice-Presi- dent J. G, Wood of Jackson; Fourth
 Vice-President, Frank Fitch of Bi5b; Fifth President. W. F. Foreman, St.
 of Etowah; Seventh vice-President. T. H. Davidson of Blount; Eighth Nice-Presi- dent. Bud York of Cullman; Ninth Vice
 President. W. 0. Cochran of Tuscaloosa;
 Shelby: Eleventh vice-President, J. E.
 Camp Talladega: Twelfth vice-Presi. dent. A. P. Smith of Greene; Thirteenth
 Vice. President Representative Walden P. Cook of Calhoun: Secretary, J. A. Rountree of Jefferson.
 Resolutions providing for the perma
 rent organization were adopted. Apaper Superintendent of the Public Roads in
 Jefferson County, was read to the Con. vention by General Rufus N. Rhodes. | was a general article on the themc oi good roads. Colonel J. M. Falkner oi Montgomery. was introduced and he de livered most interesting address. He
 said that the prospect or possibility ot obtaining good roads in Alabama ought to be hailed with delight by all the reo-
 pie in the State. He thought that the matter should be taken, up vigorously and a regular campaign pursued in the interest of good roads. He did not be- | lieve that Birmingh am should drop thu
 matter after the Convention was over
 Mir. NJ. A. Hayes of the Industrial De- | partment of the Southern Railway, was the next speaker and he touched upon | the great industrial improvement thai
 was to be seen on all sides. Tonight M | o. Eldridge Director af Roads of tho United States government, delivered Ln address upon The Roads of E,iroi onc America" The address was illustrate | with steropticon views. The Convention does not adjourn until Saturday morn l ing. The practical demonstrations in road building are being pushed and large | crowds are watching the work as 1t prog resses. Tomorrow morning Congressman J. H. Bankhead and William Richardson are on the program for addresses. Ther, will be a general discussion on the sub | feet nf road hutlAtnr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22

will have to be postponed. unless the city fathers can come to the rescue and help out with the sum asked for. 5000.
 There is no, doubt but that this build ing is badly needed, for the school house now being used is inadequate to the demands of the children in the eastern part of the city and 1t is sincerely to be hoped that some plan can be devised whereby the necessary amount of money can be raised and the building erected by the time of the opening of the next schol- astic year. The trustees will do their best to bring about this result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
The Result Declared.

The City Council of Selma met in the Council chamber at noon today and de- ciared the result of the election in the Fourth Ward to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of MT. Joseph Fol- lock- After all the votes had been taou- later it was found that Major Frank M. Dcnner had received 26 votes and MT. w. M. Costigan { votes. Major Dormer was, therefore, declared the duly and legally elected representative from the Fourth Ward to fill out the unexpired term.
 This is the first election held under the recent act of the Legislature. giving the people the authority to i'll vacancies in the City Council by direct vote. It has been the custom heretofore to allow the City Council to fill all vacancies. The new law works admirably and the sovereigns are glad of the privilege of voting direct for their representatives when a vacancy occurs. The smallness of the vote Is ac- counted for by the fact that only small number of the voters in the ward took the trouble to register. and then only half of that number voted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-22
colored Baptists Meet.

Uniontown. Nov. 21.-(Special.) )-The Colored Baptist State Convention met 1T the Baptist Church yesterday morning at II a. m. Four hundred delegates are in attendance and one hundred more are ex pected. The following officers were elect ed for the ensuing year: Rev. J. Q. A Wilhite. President; pr. J. H. Eason Vice-President; Professor R. B. Hudson Recording Secretary; Rev. l. T. Simpson Treasurer; Rev. R, T. Pollard, Cores bonding Secretary.
 As soon as the officers were elected ar informal conference was held, after whicl the introductory sermon was delivered by Rev. D. M. Coleman. Crumptonia Ala.
 Last night the addresses of welcome were made upon the part of the town After the enrolment of the members thu Convention adjourned until today. The Convention will be in session until Sun day evening.
 Conditions in Rio Rico.
 Washington, Nov. Ex-Governor Hunt