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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
DEATH OF BEN P. HARRIS.
He Served Two Terms as Sheriff of
 Limestone County.

Athens, May 2-(SpeciaI)-B P. Har- ris. one of the most widely known and most popular men that ever lived in Limestone County, died at his late resi-. been a confirmed invalid for some months and was confined to his room both by blindness and illness, for some months, but 1t was not thought that his death was imminent. He was twice chosen sher- if of this County. This is possibly the only instance since the war where man has served two terms as sheriff in any North Alabama County. His popularity was very great. He was born and reared in Limestone and was prominently con- nected being a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families In the Northern part of the State. He leaves a widow. a daughter and three sons.
 A telegram from New Decatur, to MT. J. w. Tilman of this pace, brings the in- formation that Mrs. Nettie Mahona Don- egan, died at the home of her parents In that place last evening. She was born and reared in this County and was and was married last June to Pat Done gan of New Decatur. She was for some years one of the most successful and prominent young teachers Of this C0un- ty. She was also for two years the Dep uty Tax Collector of this County, and was very popular.
 John Kilgore a prominent young farm CT of this County. died yesterday after noon at ms nome near 1FeeHuriSf.
 The Democratic Executive Committee of this County has been called to meet at the court house in this place on the 10th at Il o'clock for the purpose of transt acting any business that may come be- fore it. The real object is to determine the time of holding the primary election for the selection of County officers. There seems to be a division of sentiment as to the proper time for holding primary. The election does not corne off until No vember when the Federal election is held. and the people are in no haste to name the nominees. Some of the candidates want an early primary election to deter mine their fates that they may take up something else.
 Two large industries will begin opera ton in this place within a few days. their plants almost being ready at this time. One is a large sash, blind and door fac tory. lumber mills. etc. and the other brick plant that will turn out 25oOo will employ some forty to sixty hands at good wages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
HUNTSVILLE LIBRARY.
Officers and Directors Elected by the
 Association.

Huntsville, May D. (SpeciaD - The Huntsville Public e Library Association elected officers and directors for a term or one year yesterday as follows: Mrs ". l. Wellman. President; Mrs. Felix Baldridge, Vice President; Miss Edna Rodgers, Secretary; Mrs. John Connor. Treasurer; Mrs. Arthur Owen Wilson, Ii. brarian. The directors are Rabbi F, Ja- cobs, Dr. F. l.. Brouillette, Paul Speake. Mrs. Amelia billiard, Mrs. Leo Marcheutz, Mrs. T. H. Wade and Miss May Steele. The library is in much better. condition than 1t has ever been before and more than hundred new books have been or dered during the past month
 There was no change today in the condition of Louis Hardage. who was shot yesterday by John O'Reilly. Harda ge is very badly wounded, having received a bullet through the liver, but may re- cover.
 The National Fish Commission shipped a few dozen gold fish to this city today 10 be placed in the fountains of the Spring Park.
 Cicero Holcomb of Section, Jackson county. was arrested yesterday by Den uty Marshal Arnold on a charge of re- taiiing illicit liquor. Holcomb was lodged in jail here.
 A good many men get their opinions as wei, as their clothes ready made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
Lee Did Not Lecture.

eA General Fitzhugh- s Lee was not able to .de1iver his lecture last night as was announced. because the parties who were managing the affair did not see their way clear to have the theatre opened. This was the first experience of the kind ever had by General Lee
 General Lee, when seen this morning said that he was still in politics, but de- clined to state positively whether 1t was his purpose to be candidate for United States Senator from Virginia. He said that his health was good. He said he agreed with General Wood that a very material reduction of the duties on sugar and other products of Cuba Is essential to the prosperity of the island and the maintenance of its peace. He stated fur ther that the capacity of the Cuban for self-government is a grave problem. If the island is prosperous. if labor is stead Ey employed, Cuba may work out its sal walton. But if depression and discontent come, the United States will be forced to send an army of occupation again, to protect not only the interests of Ameri- cans, but those of the English and Ger anteed shall be preserved. A reduction of tariff duties Is in all respects the wise thing to do. It will save the expenditure of vast sums of money and of much bloodshed.
 General Lee was called on by a large number of Confederate Veterans during his stay in Birmingham. He has promis- ed to return to the city and deliver a lecture under the auspices of the Veter- ans at no distant day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
DEATH OF DR. J. B. LoRANcE.
For Thirty Years He Was Pastor oi
 Courtiand Presbyterian Church.

Courtland, May 2.-(Special.)-Dr. J. B. Lorance. one of Courtland's most highly respected citizens, died at his home here Wednesday. Just thirty years ago Dr. Lorance was installed as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at this place and for thirty years he has devoted his time to the spiritual welfare of the people of this community. No one stood higher as minister and a man, and his death Is universally deplored.
 He had filed his resignation with the officers of the church to take effect next Sunday when his successor was to have been elected Dr. Lorance was very old man. His wife died about fifteen days ago and her remains were carried to St. Louis. Mo. for interment to which place the remains of Dr. Lorance have been sent.
 If man is rich, people talk of his wife s luck in ''striking it," as if she had gambied to win him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
Thompson's Party Invited.

Congressman c. W. Thompson, one of the Alabama representatives at Washing ton, who will escort about twenty promi- nent Republicans through Alabama show ing them conditions, brought about by a resolution of Congressman Crumpacker of Indiana, to reduce the South's repre- sentation in Congress, will come to Birm- ingham with them. Mayor w. M. Dren- nen of this city, Is in receipt of the fol- lowing telegram;
 'Is there any opposition in Birmingham to my bringing a party of twenty promi- nent Republican leaders to Birmingham while in Alabama
 "Charles W. Thompson" The Mayor sent the following reply: Birmingham will feel honored to have you and. your distinguished Republican friends 9o visit us during your tour of Alabama w. M. Drennen." The telegram was presented tonight to the Birmingham Commercial Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
A WARM CAMPAIGN.
Elba is Enlivened by Discussion of
 Municipal Politics.

Elba, May 2.-(Special)-The town is considerably enlivened with municipal politics at present. While the election Tor town officers will not be held until June quite a number of candidates for the va rious offices have announced. There are three candidates for Mayor. two for Clerk and six for Marshal.
 So far, no announcements have been made for councilmen. A mass meeting of white citizens will be held next Tuesday night for the purpose of making nomi- nations.
 The Baptist Methodist and Presbyte- rian Sunday Schools are having a union picnic near town today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
UN1oNTowN SCHOOLS.
The Present Scholastic Year Will
 Close May 30.

Uniontown, May 2.-(Special )--The Board of Education at a meeting held today decided to close the schools for the scholastic year May 30
 Miss Mamie Carr, who has charge of the Music Departmsnt. will hold her mu- sical the last week of May. Being a most thorough and competent teacher, her en- tertainments are always anticipated with unusual pleasure.
 Miss Ida Anderson and MT. James Shroeder were married today by Rev. F. L. Loveless. Sunday evening Miss Clevie Miller and MT. Richard Ward will be married by Rev. George F. Rob- ertson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
TAMPA EXCURSION MAY 2eTH

The Plant Systems Special train excur- sion to Tampa, May 18th, is the greatest trip ever offered for the money. Only s 00 round trip. Tickets good seven days. Pullman Sleepers and Day Coaches. Write w. V. Lifsey, Division Passenger Agent, for sleeper reservations.
 adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
Capt. W. L. Pitts to Wed.

Captain w. Lewellen Pitts of Union- town, accompanied by his uncle. D. w.. Pitts, is a visitor to Selma today. On June Captain Pitts will lead to the altar Miss Hattie Harwood. one of the sweetest of the Canebrake belles. Cap tain Pitts was a resident of Selma for many years and was the commanding of ficer of the artillery company. and has great many friends a:nd admirers in this city. He was the recipient of a great many congra tulations today. He is a ris- ing young lawyer of Central Alabama and an exceedingly bright future is in store for him in his chosen profession.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

Association to sign the new wage scale of the workingmen. Many are getting work with other contractors and announcement Is made that two of the members of the Building Masters Association have signed the scale. The painters claim that they are holding firm also. Their demand like that of the carpenters is for 5 cents per hour, eight hours to constitute a days work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
rhe Bir woodward Buildine.

The steel to the tenth and last story of the big Woodward building is now be- ing put up. The men at work on this part of the job say they will be able to quit within two weeks. The bricklayers are now on the third story and the inside work on the first story will begin im- mediateiy. The building is to be com pleted entirely by October 1st.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

The city butchers have all agreed to close their stalls at Il a. m. instead of F m.. and all the barbers have signed an agreement to close at p. m. Com mencing yesterday. May 1. all of the stores in the city close their door sat 6 o'clock. in order to give their clerks a little more rest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
Presbyterian Picnic.

May 19 the Sunday School of the First Presbyterian Church will picnic at White hall. half way between Montgomery and Selma. For many years past this Sunday School has been having it's annual picnics at Lake Lanier, nine miles below the city, but this year 1t will hold its annual outing at Whitehall The Western Rail road has a large force of hands at work at Whitehall and will put it in perfect condition for picnics this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
Effort to Register Negroes.

The Dallas County Registrars are now in the Fork. They expect to be in West Dallas next week. where. 1t Is reported, an effort will be made to register negroes in several beats. The Registrars can be depended on to do their duty and 1t mat ters not what kind of pressure is brought to bear on them they are going to regis ter only those negroes who can comply with the requirements of the new Con stitution. It is said that the strongest pressure to register the negroes will be brought to bear on the Registrars in Brownss and Pierce's beats. The num- Der of negroes so far registered in Dal- las Is below thirty and it will be below fifty when they have finished their work. August l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

The Misses Young gave lawn psrty to the members of their school and invit- cd guests on their lawn from to o'clock this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

n che Southern yaxds here for the past four months, left today for Anniston to take . similar position In that city.
 Back Tax Commissioner and will enter upon the discharge of his duties as soon as his commission arrives. His appoint- mont gives general satisfaction
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
UNoUEsTIoNABLY THF

"Wichert G Gardiner's. fine ox- lords, colonials and Slippers have no who once wears them will have no other. Cost no more than other hipb grades; $2.oo to $500. Bullock & Fleming,
 Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

Mrs. D. H. Reese, who has beer, on a visit to Mrs. s. F. Miller. left today for her home at Richmond, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

with snght attack of illness.
 Mrs. Nancy w. Green died at the In- nrmary last night and was laid to rest this afternoon.
 Jim Gamble, a negro. who was work ing with the bridge gang on the South ern. cut his leg badly with a foot adze and had to be brought in on a hand car rom Potters this morning. He was taken to the City Infirmary.
 McD. Campbell, who has been quite i'll Tor two weeks. was able to be at his post of duty today.
 Captain V. B. Atkins is still i'll, but his condition is not at all serious.
 Mrs Lem Bailey and children have gone to Montgomery and will go from there to Atlanta.
 Miss Susie Kiues of Marion and Mir. George Mcdonald were united in mar riage by Rev. J. l.. Cross at the Bap- tist parsonage at 9 o'clock last night.
 The young people had a delightful dance at the Pavilion last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
Personal and Local.

There are now ninety-six children at the Summerfeld Orphaus Home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

One of the distinctive characteristics of Dowe's Randy Kitchen is it's cleanliness. You're welcome any time--all the time to inspect the entire place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

Mrs. s F. Miller is confined to her bee with a slight attack of illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
The Carnenters, Strike.

A total of 134 carpenters were reported out work yesterday afternoon because of the refusal of the Building Masters
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

]. T. Murphy. who has been yard clerk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
schley to Be in Birmingham.

Birmingham will have another promi- nent citizen of the United States in the city tomorrow, Admiral W. S. Schley. The ztay of the Admiral will be for four hours. He will be enroute from Meridian, Miss. to Chattanooga. Inasmuch as but few people knew of his coming until last af- ternoon, no preparations for an enter tainment have been made. The statement fs made that the Admiral is travelling on the slow train so as to avoid any night travel, hence his lay-over in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
VISIT OF MIR. BRYAN
NEBRAsKAN TO BE IN BIRMIN0-
 HOM TODAY.
Admiral schley will Also Spend sev- sral Hours in the City-Gen- eral Lee Did Not
 Lecture.

Birmingham, May 2.-(Special. )-Wfl- liam Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska will arrive in Birmingham tomorrow after noon from West Point Miss, and will remain here until Monday morning. He will be the guest of John w. Tomlinson, who accompanied him in his memorable trip through the country in a presidential campaign. Tomorrow evening Mir. Bryan will be the guest of honor at a banquet at the Hillman. Covers are to be laid for I50 guests, among whom will be many from different sections of the State.
 According to the program being ar- ranged, John Pugh will be toastmaster. Rev. Dr. McFerrin of the First Methodist Church will say grace, and Rufus N. Rhodes will respond to the toast of 'Wel- come to Our Distinguished Visitor" Then MT. Bryan will respond. Among other toasts and responses to be heard will be the following: Independence for the Philippine Islands," Hon. Tennent Lomax of Montgomery; Union of States but not Unifcation of States" Hon. John W. A. Sanford of Montgomery; "Ele- ments of True Greatness in the Politi- cian," Hon. J. Thomas Heflin of Cham bers: "A Good Democrat" Hon. F. A. Hood of Chattanooga.
 MT. Bryan will attend services at the First Methodist Church in this city on Sunday morning. It is stated that MT. Bryan's visit has no political significance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

good many men get their opinions as wei, as their clothes ready made. ' "e'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
First Barbecue of the Season.
For a Good Cause.

The young girls and boys on Lauderdale Street. in the vicinity of Second Street desiring to raise some money for the Rectory of St. Pauls Church. have de- cided to give a concert at the home of Mrs. R. T. Barber. on Saturday night The concert is under the direction of Misses Mary Gait and Belle Barber and the following excellent program will be given.
 Song, Because Love You"-Miss Per- kins and John Land.
 Piano Solo-Miss Mabel Jones.
 Recitation-Percival Sneed.
 Song. We May Never Meet Again. John Land.
 Instrumental, Air de Ballet-Miss Elsie Jones.
 Violin Solo. Alice. Where Art Thou?- Miss Jessie Mae Perkins.
 Duet Gold Fish Polka-Miss Mabel Jones, Miss Belle Barber.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03

Mrs. Nancy W. Green died at the In-
 firmary last night and was laid to rest
 this afternoon
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-20
NITRO GLYcERINE IS USED
Modale Post Office Looted Satur.
day Night
Government Safe Is Blown Open
and Large Sum Of Money


Using nitro glycerine to effect their
purpose, gang of safe crackers early
Sunday morning blew open the Gov
eminent safe in the Modale post office
and undetected stole large sum of
money, papers, etc, and successfully
made their escape without leaving the
least clue as to their identity or difec-
ton they went.
From the expeditions manner in
which they turned the trick, officers
who are now at work on the case
think the robbers are connected with
the organized gang of safe crackers
that has opereted for several months
in the northwestern section OF Iowa.
The burglars gained an entrance to
the POST Office building by forcing the
lock ON the front door. They then
made an immediate attack on the Gov
ernment safe, doing the work in &C.
cordance with the very latest ethics in
the science of safe cracking.
In some manner the sound from the
explosion was mutfled but the force
of the exploding nitro glycerlne was
such that it almost wrecked the large
and heavy safe. The robbers did not
touch the $500 in stamps within the
safe but took every cent of money that
was stored away in the safe.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-20
Lcsh's Public Sale

The Undersigned will sell at
public sale at his farm four miles
southwest OF Mo Valley, Iowa, on
/ Tuesday, Feb IS, 1902, the follow
ing property, sale at l0a m. 81
head cattle, consisting of COWS,
steers, heifers and calves. Some
of the COWS are fresh now, others
will be soon. Farm machinery: l
champion binder, used two sea-
sons, walking lister, 2 tongue
less cultivators, one walking Gull
tivator with tongue, l disc culti-
vator, 2 King cultivetors, l stir
ring pillow, | sulky pillow, new, 2
farm wagons, spring wagon, 2
sets work harness, and other i'm
plements not mentioned. head
horses: 2 mares IL years old,
weight about $500 pounds; two
geldines five and six years old,
weight about 1900 pounds; one
mare FIVE years old, weight about
l,l50 pounds; one filly coming 3
years old, weight about 1000
pounds; one 2 year old horse colt,
weight 500 pounds. 600 bushels
of corn in crib, 400 bushels of
wheat, $50 bushels of oats, 10 doz
chickens, household and kitchen
furniture and other articles not
mentioned Free lunch at noon.
'Terms-l2 months credit on all
sums Of $40 and over, purchaser
giving note bearing 8 per cent in
terest with approved security.
Under $40 cash; 2 per cent off for
cash. r M LOSH. Prop,
Dan McCune, Auctioneer.
J s McGavren, Clerk.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-20
Rural Free Delivery

This is the time of the year
when the Rural Free delivery CAR
riers leads what "Our Teddy" calls
a strenuous life and MS congress lis
considering raise of pay for him
it will be interesting to look into
the matter a little and see If lie
ought to have it, The II Il. ID.
carrier is now receiving $500 per
annum. Out of this sum he has
to keep two horses which will cost
about:
Hay, 8 tons nj So per ton IS Y
Oats, 300 bu at 40c per bn... 1870
Shoeing horses . &c
Repairing baggy. 1853 10
Medicine for horses ect 10
Total 24S
This is allowing nothing for in
vested in horses and buggies or
for replacing them when they
wear out and deducting the ex-
penses from the salary you will
see they have left clear 1852.
For this salary they travel every
day in sun or storm, DO holidays,
through heat or cold, good roads
or bad, if roads are passable, an
average distance of twenty.six and
a half miles a day for 3l3 days or
a total of 1895 miller per year.
And it must be remembered these
men have to put up bonds and be
responsible.
Nov everybody knows that the
best men are looking for the best
jobs and that they seem to find
them. We need good men in this
service and the only way to get
them is to pay them fair wages.
The city cousins who have no ex-
pense with horses get from 5000 to
sllO0 per year. A great many
farmers Jamestown their apprecia-
ton of this service and their de-
sire to have 1t continued and to
encourage good men to remain in
it by making contribution of corn
oats, ect, which is deeply appre.
ciated by the carriers. -LeMars
Globe.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-20

@ HI Towslee, Glenwood's we'll
known fruit dealer authority on
such matters, predicts that there
will be very small peach crop
here this year on account princi-
pally of the severe cold at times
this winter. He says that Ia
below is about as far down as
peaches will stand. When the
weather gets down " go anu lower
then it is all up with peaches.
Another thing that he believes
initiate against the peach crop
hereabout is that last year the
trees bore heavily and at the same
time underwent severe hot, dry
spell thereby weakening the trees.
-Glenwood Opinion.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-02-20
Ortcinal Notice

State of Iowa, Harrison County, IS:
j. j. Amen, Plaintiff lnthe District
! Versus Court of the
Anton Hanson, Han State of Iowa in
nah Hanson, Fred and for Harri-
erlck Cronemeyer II SON County, at
Co, William Ladley, the April Term,
and r Loveiana & "A ID 1902.
Co., Defendants.
To Anton Hanson, Hannah Hanson,
Frederick Cronemeyer Il Co., Wit
liam Ladiey and +, Loveland Il Co.,
Defendants.
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 2lst day of March, 1902. a
petition vii he flied by SAID plalnt,tf
j j Amen, in the office of the Clerk
of the District Court of said County
and State, claiming that he is the alb
solute and unqualified owner of the
following described real property to
wit: Lot number Twenty (20) IN
Block number Four C) in the City of
Missouri Valley, Harrison County,
Iowa, and praying the establishment
OF his estate, aud that You be barred
and forever estopped from having or
claiming any right or title adverse to
his claim; and that certain mortgage
ON said property given by defendants
Anton Hanson aud Hannah Hanson
to defendant Frederick Cronemeyer &
Go. on June 2ath, 1868. and that Ger
tain mortgage on said property gwen
by said defendants, Anton and Han
nah Hanson To defendant William
Lsdley, on June 29lh, 1865. and that a
certain mortgage on SAID property
given by the SAID defendants Anton
and Hannah Hanson TO defendant |.
Loveland Il Co on June 29th, 1868.
and each of said mortgages ha set
aside, cancelled and held for nanght as
to said premises. and that unless you
appear and defend before noon of the
second dav of the next term of the
District Court, commencing at Logan,
i'm said County, on the LIST day of April.
1902, default will be entered against
You and Judgment rendered thereon.
Dated this 18th day of January, A
ID. 1902
j. ]. AMEN, Plaintiff.
G. w. Kellogg, Attorney. FOO