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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Their Crystal Wedding.

Mir. and Mrs. B. J. Scbuster threw open their palatial home on Dallas Street last crystal wedding. It was one of the most elegant affairs of the sort that ever took place in this city. From 8:30 until Il o'clock the hosts of friends of this pop uIar couple poured in to pay their re- spects Mir and Mrs Schuster own one of the most elegant mansions in Selma and 1t was beautifully decorated for this occa asion. the soft lights of the chande- Hers making it look all the more mag nihcent. In the archway separating the front from the back hall. were the fig ures. "1SS1-1902." The electric flights be- hind these figures made them very con- spicuous and could be seen from the mo- ment one started up the paved walk from the front gate.
 All of the doors were drawn and the entire down. stairs was thrown into one immense reception room. Palms and hot house plants made the scene one of trop. double parlors were pink and white car nations. The center piece in the main drawing room was an immense star. con- structed out of carnations.
 In the rear parlor refreshments were served by two of Selmas handsomest young ladies, Misses Julia Herzfeld and Adde Elkan and the delicious punch and sparkling champagne seemed all the more delicious when served by such love- ly hands. The library was decorated in
 
 1t was in this room that another bevy of beautiful girls. Misses Frances Meyer. Rachael Joseph and Francis Herzfeld served ice cream. and cake on small ta- bles. Miss Bertha and Maude Schuster and Lille and Corinne Levy, pretty daughters of the host and hostess. and their two lovely cousins. served coffee from an alcove.
 Mr. and Mrs. schuster did the honors of the evening in a most gracious man. ner. being assisted in receiving by Mir. and Mrs I. Bloch. Mfr. and Mrs. M. Leva. MT. and Mrs. I. Schwartz MT. and Mrs. H. Lilienthal and Mrs. A. S. Mag nus. Like a silver crowned setting In this lovely picture the venerable mother of MT. Schuster was there, her face lit up with a smile of happiness as she looked down from fer pinnacle of years upon the joyousness of her children and grand children.
 The genial host could not have been much happier fifteen years ago than he was last night, fer he and his lovely wife looked for all the world like young bri- dal couple as they stood In the drawing room last night and received the hearty congratulations of their hundreds of friends.
 Over a hundred handsome presents were received all in cut glass. befiting the crystal occasion. and were greatly admired by all who went to look at them.
 It was a delightful evening, and many toasts were drunk to the long life and happiness of MT. and Mrs. B. J. Schuster
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Two Mules Drowned.

A white man. whose name could not be learned. drove into the slough at the Tip ton place, two miles across the river. this morning The body was swept on the wagon and his two mules were drowned The man escaped and after he got to land pulled off his clothes and swan out to the wagon body, which had lodged against some tres and did what he could to save the groceries and other things that he was hauling home when the ac- cidont occurred
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
MAJ. .PARKES FINED S
RESULT or DIFFICULTY WITH
 LIEUTENANT YEATHAN.
The Latter Was Discharsed-rarkas Demanded Jury Trial in Case for Carrying Concealed
 Weapon-Events.

Birmingham, April l-(Special.)-In the Inferior Criminal Court today in the pres ence of large number of spectators the trial of former Major w. J. Parkes of the 3rd Regiment. A. N. G., and First Lieutenant John T. Yeatman of the Birm- ing Rifles same regiment. growing out Of personal difficulty between them sn Lieutenant Yeatman's place of business Saturday night, was called up at noon today. Major Parkes was charged with carrying concealed weapons and disorder ly conduct and Lieutenant Yeatman was charged with disorderly conduct. After hearing the evidence as to the disorderly conduct cases Judge Feagin imposed . fine of s on Major Parkes and released Liuetenant Yeatman. A trial by jury was demanded by Major Parkes In the carrying concealed weapons case and the defendant was held to appear in the Criminal Court. The difficulty between the two men has created much talk in military circles and other difficulties are not improbable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
water Puriacation Plant.

Work commenced today at Ensley on the site for the water purifcation plant which will he placed for the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company. The new plant will cost 33S.ooo and 1t will be a great money saver inasmuch as 1t will purify the water and prevent the forma- tion of scales in boilers. now causing much damage to the boilers. The plant will have a capacity of million gallons of purified water day and will sup pie the five furnaces. the steel plant and other works of the Tennessee Company at Ensley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
To Build Telephone.

Selma will soon have another telephone line running out into the country. Mfr. J. A. Minter was a visitor to Selma yes terday and he informed your correspon- soon commence the erection of line to connect Tyler, Soapstone and Polk with the city. Mir. Minter says the line will be built for the convenience of the bus mess men of those places and a good many private residences along the line may also connect with the wires. thus making 1t a paying line from the very start.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
paseball Team at Work,

The Birmingham baseball club. South ern League. Is practicing daily playing local teams. Thursday. Friday and Satur- day the team will so to Tuscaloosa to play the famous University ball club. The Birmingham players appear well and many of the devotees of the game are watching the practice games, a big crowd going to the park today to witness a game with the Howard College club. The uniforms for the Birmingham team have arrived.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

shorten. 1t is immaterial whether the corporation be dissolved or not. But even if this be not so. this court IS inclined to couGur with Judge Kirkpatrick in the conclusion that majority stockholder may vote to dissolve. even if he be ins duenccd 10 that course by wish to de- stroy a contract benehcial to the corpora ton but onerous to himself. The motion for injunction Is denied ard the stay vs- cafed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Bids All Closed.

The bids for the thirty-fve life member ship cards in the lodge of Elks closed this afternoon. At 12 o'clock eleven cards had been taken out and before the bids that seven more will be taken. Mir. Ed Jones telegraphed in saving he would take life membership card and pay $12h for the same. If the other seven that are expected came in the sum Of $l,Soo to s2, GO will have been realized. which amount will come near paying for the lot in which the new Eiks Home will be hIiiIt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Banqueted by Mr. Shannon.

J. J. shannon. furnace manager in the Ensley division of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company. has left the services of the company. Last night at Ensley he rendered a big banquet to the heads of the various departments which worked under him. Dr. R. M. Cunning ham was the principal speaker of the evening around the festive board. Mir. shannon has several prospective positions in view, all of them very lucrative.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Addresses Postnoned.

The Hon. Joseph Hrsch of Vicksburg. .,ss.; .; "no was oooktu TOT an auuress by the local lodge of B'nai Brith, at Harmony Hall. had to cancel the en- gagement on account of train interrup- uons west of Selma. This is very much regretted as an elaborate musical pro- gram had ben arranged for the occasion and Mir. Jacques Loeb of Montgomery. President of the Grand Lodge of the ninth district. was also to deliver an ad- dress
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Presbytery Meet.

A called meeting of the Presbytery of Tuscaloosa was held in the First Pres byterian Church this afternoon at 1 o'clock for the purpose of dismissing Rev J D. Mclean to the Synod of Texas. MT Mclean has been in this Presbytery for s long time and his brethren gave hlm up with regret.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
1000 Men Strike.

Niagara Falls. N. Y., April L--One thousand men representing the building trades of this city struck today for an advance of wages and an eight hour working day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Took Life Sentence.

Charlie Nelson. perhaps the most des- perate man ever confined in the Dallas County Jail, was arraigned in the Circuit Court this morning and by an arrange
 ment with the solicitor plead guilty to two murders and took a life sentence in each case. Nelson, a negro. has been tried twice for the murder of white man by the name of Charles Sumner. on South Side. There are many who think
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Refu,ed to say Who Shot Him.

Albert Perry. colored. died in the St. Vincent hospital from wounds inflicted on him in Livingston. south of here be- fore Sunday. Perry refused to tell how he was shot and died without the cause of his wounds being inflicted ever being known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

At the Electric Congress just held in Nos- COW. an electric motor plough exhihited which turned a furrow 2 inches desp
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
cbancerv Court Adjourned.

Centerville, April 1.-tSpecial)-The Chancery Court adjourned this afternoon. There was a great deal of business before the court and Chancellor Smith de- spatched business very rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

that Charlie as acting in self-defense when he shot Sumner, and 1T nc could have gUtten fair trial would nave pecn @ acquitted of the charge. He toos ne Ins fife sentence G for killing Frank Banks He had been tried once m tne banks ,.sse and a hung jury was the result. eleven standing for acauitai ana one TOT conviction.
 jail and afterwards secured q pistoi ln his cell and made his escape py shooting three time at Jailer Aycock anq then run ming over him and gettink out 10 liberty. Charlie Nelson shot at Sherii Joe Lump kin Twenty-Five times with Winchester rife in a cabin just beyond the bridge while Mir. Lumpkin and posse was at tempting to arrest him. four oi the sno,s taking effect in that gahxm' oss. ,,i,,s and his subsequent career of lawiessness Charlie may have come clear or the charge of killing Shelly sumner; ne could have staved of he trial till now. He has been willing all the time to sake a fife sentence and is more than willing to get of with his life. Charlie has been tried three times and has cost the Coun- ty thousands of dollars. The agreement ment for life thus ends celebrated case.
 The case of Alto Evans. also charged with murder. was continued untii the next term of the Circuit Court on @ ac- count of the absence of witnesses: The crime with. which he was charged was committed at Orrviile and as the washout at the Cahaba River Is between here and that town the witnesses could not come and the case was continued on that ac- count.
 The case of John Dawson. charged with the murder of Deputy Sheriff Joe Ed
 wards, is set for Friday. One of the ablest lawyers at the Selma bar will as- sist the solicitor in the prosecution of this case. while one of our strongest law nrms will defend him. A great deal of inter- est is taken in the Dawson case by pco- ole all over the County and the outcome of the trial will be watched with the deepest interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
HEALIn
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The man who insures hls life is wise for his family.
 The man who insures his health is wise both for his family and himself.
 You may insure health by suard- ing 1t. It Is worth guarding. At the first attack of disease, which generally approaches through the LIVER and mani- fests itself h innumerable ways T'utt's Pills And save your cath.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
The Sons of Veterans.

A meeting of the Sons of Veterans was held in the apartments Of the Confed- crate Veterans last night and move started to organize the descendants of the old heroes of lS6i-5. so that their memory will he kept green when the last soldier who wore the gray shall have folded his blanket around him and pass cd to the Great Beyond.
 The meeting was called to order by Major D. M. Scott. who. in few ap-- propriate words explained the object of the meeting. Mir. F. M. Wood was call was made Secretary. The temporary or ganization was made permanent.
 Eloquent and appropriate addresses were made by Captain John F. Burns. Mir. Simon Gay. Major D. M. Scott and Dr. E. s. Starr. They all urged upon the young men of Dallas County to or ganize and form a compact orgsniza- ganization now being kept up by the old Confederate soldiers when they be- come too few or too feeble to attend the meetings.
 A great deal of enthusiasm was aroused by the meeting. and committee com Burns and n. M. Scott. Jr.. was appoint ed to select a name for the camp A Committee on Credentials. consisting of Wm. Weaver. John A. Mckinnon and R. E. l.. Neil vas then appointed. On En- rollment, Eugene Robbins, J. B. Star and W. E. Wailes. Jr.: on Badges. J. Hooper Adams Henry Lardent and Lee Hooper.
 A meeting will be held in the Dragons armory on Monday night next to perfect the organization. A great many old Con- federate Veterans were present at this meeting and took the liveliest interest In seeing the Sons of Veterans organized.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Baseball Organization.

The young m en of the Y. NJ. c. A. have held a meeting and perfected an organization whereby Selma enthusias sts will sec some good ball in Selma the coming season. Ben Howard was chosen CaptGtn and Secretary Truman l.. McGiil will be the Manager of the team. Twen- ty names of young men who love to play ball have been handed in and. the tea n following is the list from which the club will be selected: Claud Stewart. D. NJ Scott. Teddy Kincey. Joe Parrish. Pres ley Welsh. Smith Reobins. Ben Howard, B. K. Perine. John Creagh, Gevin I.eiser. Walter Osborne. Robert Keebie, W. R. Shafer. Hugh Johnston. Joe Allen. Wal ter Allen. Ben Bibb. Joe Kyser and Frank Milhous These young men com pose some of the best amateur talent in Selma and after they are organized and play few games they think that they can make 1t exceedsskiv warm for any visiting club
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
The editor is in receipt of a pleasant

The editor is in receipt of pleasant
letter from Joseph HeSSer, Pensacola,
Florida, in which we learn that he and
his wife are rejoicing over the arrival
of a baby boy, born March 10, 1902.
This will be pleasant news to their
many friends in Grand Rapids.
Frank Ford, formerly student in
our high school, is now proprietor of a
music store JIG Milwaukee. His
brother Guy who was Superintendent
of our public school is now professor
in Yale College where we understand
he is doing excellent work.
Martin Conway of Orient, Dakota,
is in the city visiting his parents,
brothers and sisters, and many friends
who are always glad to see him.
Martin was delighted to note the
favorable changes being made in
Grand Rapids, the home of his child
hood.
A. e. Rood Of Monroe, Wis. a we'll
known real estate agent, was in the
city Saturday, and with him were J. f.
Miller, and G.. II. Hall of Judah, Wis.
The two last named gentlemen were
looking at some improved farms in the
town of Rudolph with d view to pur-
chasing the same.
Mrs. Mary Ashford and son, George
arrived home the past week from
Rochester, Minnesota, where they
spent the winter with relatives. Mrs.
Ashford is enjoying pretty good health
for woman Of her years, and her son
George is not as well as he was last
fail when he left here. For the pres
emf they are stopping with Mrs.
Anderson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
Notice of Application.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OF WoOD. 90
In the matter of the estate of William Small
brook, deceased.
On this 18th day of March, "A. D. 1902, upon
reading and filing the petition of Bertha Small
brook of the town of Hansen, in Wood county,
Wisconsin stating that William Smallbrook Of
said town of Hansen in the county of Wood, died
interstate, on or about the 4th day of March, 1902
and praying that said Bertha Smallbrook be
appointed admintstrix of the estate of said
deceased
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me, at the probate Office in the city of
Grand Rapids in said county, on the 18th day of
April, A ID. 1902, at 10 o'clock a. m.
AND 1T Is FURTHER ORDERED That notice of
the time and place appointd for hearing said
Application be given 10 all persons interested by
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successfully In the Wood County Reporter, a
newspaper printed in said county, previous to
the time appointed for said hearing.
By the Court, w. J. CONWAY
ZO-3W County Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
INFORMATION TO VOTERS.

The following instructions guidance
ooOh ballot
inform the voter ballot he
must not indicate
election words
nominated
party the ballot
ballot Marked other will counted
OF some OF the OF the party have been erased cross mark
IN the the
e name or names candidates another and will be counted
If the
some OF the candidates of different political parties he should make
within the in which the If he wishes for
office ballot the
spoiled another
aowedn
ballot be shown
W the should be folded
&c that OF
ceras on the outside be Then the voter should out OF
box hand him his ballot to be placed the box of the
lot have assistance the
to be chosen by the and declares totally blind
assisted
county The presiding officer
disability The diff
offices
candidates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
Personals

Walter Burt was home with his
family over Sunday.
Miss Elmere Rocheleau was visitor
in Mosinee last Wednesday.
Peter Loves second child is down
with the scarlet fever
Mr.. Grundy of Tomahawk, was in
| the city Monday on business
Mrs. Mccormick, mother of Mrs.
M. j. Belanger, is quite sick.
J. W. Cameron of Milwaukee. was in
the city Monday on business.
E. P. Rogers, of Finley, was in the
city Monday on legal business.
J. L. Heron was a visitor among
friends in Rhinelander the past week.
Chas. Jocks of Merrill, was in the
| city Saturday on real estate business.
Wilson Mcconnell of Meadow ValIov
was in the city Monday on business,
Miss Mabel Garrety, of MilIston. is
the guest of her friend Mrs. VIM. Love.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramsey Crotteau of
! Merrill are visiting relatives in this
| city.
III. Wright and family are moving
into the old Baker homestead this
week.
Mrs. N. J. Belanger has been a great
sufferer with neuralgia the present
week.
f. S. Gill has done nice Job of paper
| hanging and decorating in the candy
kitchen this week.
W. G. Scott. sold e. T. Deyo Of Port
| Edwards handsome Hamilton piano
the past week.
A handsome little daughter was born
unto Mr.. and Mrs. Sam RawsOn Sunday
! afternoon, March %.
Rube Lyon was among those who
went TO WauSau 70 hear SOuSa's band
this past week.
George Clendening has moved his
family back to Meehan after spending
the winter in this city.
Miss Annie Engemoen of Arkdale.
is in the employ of Mrs. Geo. w. Davis
as clerk and general assistant.
Mrs. \. L. Gross has been confined
to the house this week on account of
sickness.
Bat O'Day returned home from the
north Sunday night TO look after his
| farm interests near this city.
Mrs. l. E. Dunayan has been con-
fined to the house aud quite sick this
week.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. SeverSon, who formerly
run the Bandeline House on the west
side have moved back to Milwaukee
L. B. Kelley, with the Northern
Paper Company went to Lynn, Clark
County, Monday, on business for his
company.
H. Sampson, Chas. E. DAILY and
John O'Day were in Dancy. Tuesday
on business connected with the, John
DAILY estate.
Edward Moran. travelling salesman
for AwSumb & FAX, of ST. Paul, Mime
!. sofa, WSin the city tine fore part OF
! the week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
Notice of Final Settlement.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Hans Peter
Peterson, deceased
On reading and filing the petition of AnnaIMary
Peterson, representing among other things that
she has fully administered the said estate. and
praying that a time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing her account of her ad-
minlstratiOn, and that the residue of the said
estate be assigned to such persons as are by
law entitled to the same;
1T Is ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me, at my Office in the city of Grand
Rapids, on the 8th day of April, 1902, at 10
o'clock a m.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice Of
said application and hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publication of copy Of
this order for three successive weeks in the
Wood County Reporter. newspaper printed in
said county, before the day fixed for said
hearing.
Dated this 4th day of March, 1902.
By the court w j. CONWAY
6-3W County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
Notice of Application.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OF WooD. SO
In the matter of the estate of Simon Kronholm,
deceased.
On this 18th day of March, A. d. 1902, upon
reading and filing the petition of Marie Kron-
holm, widow of Simon Kronholm, deceased
stating that Simon Kronholm of the county of
Wood, died intestate, on or about the 8th day of
March, 1902, and praying that Marie Kronholm
be appointed administrative Of the estate Of
said deceased.
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be heard
Grand Rapids, Wood county, Wis ON the 18th,
day of April, A. d. 1902, at 10 o'clock q. N.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
the time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given to all persons interested,
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks successfully in the Wood County
Reporter, a newspaper printed in said county,
previous to the time appointed for said hearing.
By the Court, W. J. CONWAY,
u. N. NArGHAN, County Judge.
Attorney for Petitioner. 20-3w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
High School Grand Rapids, Wis.

Sealed proposals will be received by
The Building Committee to be sent to
T. a. Taylor up to 7:3O p. m. Tuesday
the 9th day Of April, 1902 for the con-
struction and completion of school
building at Grand Rapids, Wis. in
accordance with plans and sDecitica-
tions which will be on file at t. a.
TaylOr's office on and after the 9TH
day of April and at Chandler & Parks
Architects, Racine, Wis. Contractors
desiring plan for their own personal
use can have same by remitting s700
to Chandler & Park, the plans to be
returned after the bids are opened.
\ certified check of 800 must accom-
pany each complete bid. Separate
bids will also be received on different
parts of the work. The same to be
accompanied by d certified check of
2 per cent. Of the bid.
1t is the intention Of the building
committee to award the contract to
the lowest reasonable bidder, but the
committee reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Signed: [. A. TAYoR. Chairman,
Building and Grounds Committee.