The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-24
The Newc of Mobile.

last night for purlOlnlns Huihpei "A pearl handled knives from the Mopile Hardware Company. Henry Hess Secre- tary-Treasurer of Post c, Travellers Pro- tectiye Association, was the instigator of his arrest Hitchcock. 1t seems, went into Mir Hess's store and left the knives, saving he would call for them later. MT. Hess, suspecting something wrong, sent his son to follow the lad ana founo ne was purloinng articles from the place named. When arrested the boy broke down and made a confession. He Is held for petit larceny.
 Lieut. A Sid Williams, son of Judge Price Williams, Jr., arrived home yester- day on furlough from Ft Leavenworth, Kas. He was warmly greeted on arrival by a large host of friends, being very popular in Mobile. Lieutenant Williams speaks in the highest terms of one Of Montgomery young men, Vince Fillmore, now a member of the United States army, and says he Is one of the most promising young men In the service.
 William H. Leslie, 8 years old. a na- tive of Mobile, died today at the family residence, 1O6 North Hamilton. He leaves father, mother, brother and two sisters. He was a most exemplary young man.
 The fire department was called this morning to the southeast corner of Jeff ferson and Palmetto Streets to an incip- tent blazo in the roof of a house occupied by negroes. The damage was slight.
 It Is rumored this afternoon that attor- neys for Peter McHale will sue out a writ of habeas corpus before Chancellor Smith. and that in event of failure there will ask executive clemency John Craft tonight addressed the voters of the seventh ward in his own interest for the mayoralty nomination. He was well received and made a good impress sion.
 The city and county public schools closed this afternoon for the Christmas | holidays, to open again January 5, next. Hon. J. K. Afford, Judge Of the Infe- rior Criminal Court. Is confined at his home with serious illness.
 Mobile Society News. | Miss May Mickle and MT. Daniel Wheel | CT were married this afternoon at half past 2 o'clock at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. w. E. Mickle, Mss Lorrie Mickle and MT. William Miclxle. | wore a becoming travelling gown and shortly after the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. l Wheeler departed for a short bridal tour. | The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. F. Carr. and only a few friends were present
 Mss olive Barker gave q large dinner l party Monday evening at the Battle House. Her table decorations were pink geraniums, Roman hyacinths and ferns tastefuly combined and were very pretty. Miss Barker's guests were MT. and Mrs. Buck; Misses Whiting. Moore. Bestor. Sheriff. Marie Bush, Ruth Huger. May Ce Robinson, F. L. Ward. E. D. Huger, O.. F. Cawthon. Jr., G. E. Aunspaugh, A. P. Bush. G. A. Furst. A. w. Brooks. W. C.. Horn.
 Tomorrow will be the day of Christmas trees. A big one was seen being taken into the Elk's building yesterday and on | Christmas morning 1t will be found cover ed with pretty toys, a present for every orphan in the city of Mobile.
 The Herald distribution of toys to the poor comes off tomorrow afternoon at o'clock and the tree at the Church Home at seven In the evening.
 Christmas week is always such q busy one that a rule no one has time to frolic and the only big affair of the week will be the s. 0. 8. ball Christmas night invita- tons to which have been issued
 Mrs. W. c. Fitts entertained the Hamil- ton Whist Club Monday afternoon. The other clubs will not meet this week.
 Mrs. c. E. Smith. accompanied by her son, is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins.
 Miss Hattie Wheeler entertained few friends informally at the Country Club Monday evening.