The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-20

sion and was fonored by his fellow cit lzeps with a seat in the late Constitu- tfonai Convention where he made much reputation as 3 safe counsellor ana wise. prudent representative of the people. He knew what his people needed and what thy wanted and he did not hesitate to impress his knowledge upon his fellow delegates He won much distinction for that he possesses many of the requisites of the great and successful lawyer and citizen. Mir. Kirkland Is in the meri- dian of life. has just began a career the future of the industrial and prcfes- sional history of Alabama. He is part ner of Hon. M. Sollie, who is also widely known as a successful and able lawyer esate from the Third Congressional Dis triet MT. Soljie was as well informed as sry man in that Convention on the many important questions before 1t ard he knew how fo impart- that knowledge in an attractive and impressive way He was not only a speaker but worker and had much 10 do with shaping the final wtrk of that body. He is only 37 years cid. was raised on the farm and started with poor advantages. He attended the country schools and afterwards taught school, attending the University In 1881 and RSS. He taught school for one year atrvAbbeyille.. after returning from coi.l lego, and was admitted to the bar in 1889 and commenced the practice of law at Abbeviile. He moved to Ozark November l&9. and Is the senior member of Soltie X Kirkland, which enjoys a. lucrative practice throughout Southeast Alabama. He is strong man. fine lawyer ana has Il spleudid future bcfs,re him.
 Planters and Merchants Bank. E This is State bank and is one Of the solid business institutions of the city. bnving been in the lead in every enter prise and public spirited undertaking in no cify The tho. othcera carry with them contdenee and business stability. They are Dr. uewc Sessions, President, W. M. tiar- ner SIce- President; II. M Sessions, Cashier: l.. B. Martin, Assistant Cashier. She Cashier Mir, II. M. Sessions. Is Tn aetivs control and management ot Its affairs, and has conducted II successfully and wisely. with. business taet and Judgment which does him great credit. 'Jt Ia a State bank and has from cap ital of s5o,00o in ls91, grown to capital of Si6eG0s. with loans of sin,W0 a year. The stock has been increased from time to time and has paid good dividends ev- cry year. It stands as stone wall in the business aaffirs of this city and or tho county.
 The ozark Cotton Seed oil Mill and Fertilizer Company is another solid in- stituticn of which MT. Sessions Is the General Manager with Mir. l.. w. kolb as Secretary and Judge J. NJ. Carmi- chael as President. They manufacture h1gh h-graQe aclQ pnospnaIe anu IeTtilt1ets sold all over this section. 2,
 Mir. J. O. Eason.
 MT. J. O. Eason Is at the head of the Eason Drug Company, which deals Tn school books song books, school supplies. drugs, chemicals. toilet articles. per fumes and everything found in an up- to-date drus and book store. MT. Eason is only 9 years of age having been born in. Ozark. He has had but few advant- ages but by hard work and dint of energy and industry has come rapidly to the front as one of the most prom lsing young business men of the town Ha has personal and business qualities which mark him as one of the leading citizens of the future of this section.
 MT. M. o. Carroll.
 One of the leading and successful gro cery merchants is Mir. M. 0. Carroll who is 'deservedly popular with all classes of people He has built up a fine business by energy and perseverance. and has displayed business judgment and acu- men beyohd his years. He has we'll stoc ked family grocery. and is genial and compa nionable with his fellows, number Ing his friends by his acquaintances, He Is forging to the front and will be known In the future progress and growth of the city, having a prominent part In bringing 1t about He has a hand in every move ment that tends to the upbuilding and advancement of the city.
 Mir. I. R. Levy.
 One of the most popular andfdeserving