The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-11

At 3:3O o'clock this afternoon Rev. J. L. Gross pronounced the ceremony at the residence of the brides father, Il. C. Keeble, that united for life the destinies of Charles Franklin Voltz and Miss Alice Robbins Keeple. The groom is popular employe of the Selma postoff1ce while his bride is one of Selma's most lovely young ladies. The bride and groom have the hearty congratulations Of most or friends.
 Dr. E s. Starr, one of the members of the House elected from Dallas, has ap- pointed W. O. Allen to scholarship in the Jacksonville State Normal School. Young Allen, who is son of A. D. AL len of Plantersville, and nephew or ex-Councilman Walter Allen, will leave for Jacksonville in a few days to take up his studies in that excellent school,
 Hon. H, F. Reese is in receipt of letter from Congressman Syd Bowie, in which that gentleman returns his sincere thanks to the Democracy of Dallas for the manner in which they supported him. Mir Bowie among other things said: AU of the Black Belt counties are fine, but Dallas County is the brightest jewel in the crown"
 A negro, whose name could not De learned, was knocked down and robbed Saturday night by another negro near tbe Ruckeye Cotton Seed Oil Mills. He was beaten in a fearful manner and was left for dead, after the robber bad taken his coat, shoes and hat. There is no clue to the assailant.
 Mrs. A. P. Mcleod has returned rom a stay of ten days in Montgomery, where she was called to the bedside Of her mother, Mrs. George w. Halls, who has been seriously ill., Mrs. Mcleod brings the gratifying information that Mrs. Halls is gradually getting better.
 Hon. seaborn Wright of Rome, will sneak on the subject of a dispensary at the Academy of Music tomorrow night. Every preparation has been made to give him a rousing reception. It Is expected that a tremendous crowd will go to hear him, as the lecture is free.
 Edgar Wallace haA a narrow escape from serious injury this morning. While driving the spirited colt of Ed Jones this morning, the animal became unman- agreeable and ran away, throwing MT. Wallace out, but he escaped with only slight injuries.
 The Selma Y. M. c. A. football team will play Montgomery Thanksgiving Day. It has not been definitely decided wheth- CT the game will take place in Selma or Montgomery, but it is more than likely that the Selma team will go to the Cap ital City.
 The Alabama Missionary Christian Con- AEA trtf fnrN Church of this city tonight. Thirty-five delegates have already arrived and it is expected that fully 100 will be present. The convention will be in session three days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Royal Randolph Smith of Cartersville, Ga, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jul lia, to Julian Lee Smith of Selma, the marriage to occur early in January at the First Presbyterian Church of Carters- vile.
 G. w. Beers of Montgomery, is in the city today. He was dressed in the uni form of a Confederate soldier and at tracted a good deal of attention as he walked along the streets.
 Miss Annie Mel, who has been so dan gerouSly Ill for several uays past, spent a good night last night and strong hopes are now entertained for her recovery.
 pr. J. T. Searcy, Superintendent oe the Alabama Insane Hospitals, was in the city for a few hours today on his way from Mt. Vernon to Tuscaloosa.
 Miss Rec Ogletree of Uniontown, ar rived in the city this morning and is the guest of Mrs. T. w. Hall, and will re main all through Fall Festival week.
 A. A. Oden, County Treasurer of Nor gan County, is in the city on attendance of the Christian convention.
 Hugh Nelson of. Montgomery, came to Selma Sunday and spent the day with hls fathers family.