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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
STRICKEN IN CHURCH
MRS. c. J. BARNES ATTACKED
 BY APoPLExY.
Seized by Sickness Sunday and suc- cumbed Yesterday--Senator Meador Says He is in the
 Race to the Last.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma. June 23. Mrs c. I. Barnes died today as re- suit of stroke of apoplexy sustained while at the First Baptist Church yes- terday. Mrs. Barnes was an aged lady, and had transferred her membership from the Second Baptist to the First Baptist Church. on account of the latter church being neafer her home. She had just been admitted to full fellowship in the church, and as is the custom of that de- nomination. had gone forward to have the brethren extend the right hand of fellowship. While this ceremony was be ing gone through with she was suddenly stricken with apoplexy and would have fallen to~the floor had not tender, loving arms been put about her to sustain her. She had had two slight strokes before and the third proved fatal. Mrs. Barnes was consecrated Christian and was stricken while in the act of standing up before all mankind and making public acknowledgment that she befived in and loved the Savior. She was the mother of Mir Ed Barnes, one of Selma's efficient mail carriers and the sympathy of all is extended to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
A Challenge Tasuad.

Captain V. B. Atkins. commanding of- ficer of the Dallas Light Dragons. au- thorizes your correspondent to print the following challenge to be decided at the approaching encampment fin Birming- ham:
 For the hest marksmanship he will en- ter nine of his men against nine from any other troop for S25 a side, or he Is willing for all the commands to put up $25 and the team making the best score to take the purse. He is also willing to drill his troop against any other troop in the regiment for $1OO side. or he is willing for all the companies to enter the contest, putting up s100 each, the best drilled command to take the purse.
 Captain Atkins is willing to put up and he says ''the other fellows must put up or shut up." It is more than likely that Captsin Atkinss proposition will be ac- cepted by some of the cavalry companies at Birmingham next month. If so, those
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
Ratson-WAhh.

Kellyton. June 23.-(Special)-A roman- tic marriage took place at Rockford last Thursday evening. Gree Batson of Mo- bile. formerly of Rockford, and Miss Hattie Webb of Kellyton being united at the home of Rev. Mir. Driskill. They were on a camp fish with other friends near Rockford and planned the mar ,Tiage. No other bride and groom of the season have more friends to congratulate them. Mrs Batson is a beautiful and accomplished young lady, noted for her strong and lovable character. Mir. Bat son is a graduate in pharmacy and holds splendid position in Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
The L. 6 N. Piers. .

The Alabama River is so very low now that some fine work is being done on the piers for the Louisville and Nashville bridge at this point. The coffer dam is finished and a big tub or barrel, twenty i've feet in diameter will be let down in- side the coffer dam. A cement bottom will then be made in this barrel and the water pumped out. As the pier is built up the space between the coffer dam and the barrel will be packed with clay, and in that way the barrel will be supported from both sides until the pier Is finished above the water The river is twelve or fourteen feet deep at this point and this means had to he resorted to in order to get a foundation for the pier in the mid dle of the river. where a Assure in the soapstone at the bottom makes 1t in- practical to make pier with the ordinary ooffer dam
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

\ gentleman in the city from Monroe County today says that warm contest is being gotten up in Monroe County over the proposed building of new court house The Commissioners Court is con- sidefing tearing down the old building and erecting new one on the site. to cost sae. 900 and many of the tax payers of tho county think that Is too much for thA county to invest in new court house.
 There are others who think that the court house should be moved closer to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and of course the little town of Monroeville will seriously object to such a plan. Petitions are being gotten up on all sides. but it is thought that the result will lie that Monroe will get new temple of justice in Keeping with the growth of the coun-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
Expressed No Opinion.

The last few days some of the State papers have contained expressions of opinion to the effect that Colonel H. s. b. Mallory was in favor of a State pri- mary. Colonel Mallory says that he has authorized no one to speak for him. and he does not think it right for member of the State Executive Committee to ex- press an opinion this far in advance Of the meeting of that oody.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
Senator Meador in Selma.

Senator ]. D. Meador of Marengo. came to the city yesterday and spent the day and until noon today in Selma, and then took the train for Decatur. where he will be a delegate to the State Baptist Con- vention. He says that the B., s. & N. O. ig now completed to within three miles of Myrtlewood. his home. and the people of his part of Marengo are looking for ward to the completion of the road to this point with a great deal of interest. Senator Meador announced to his friends that he would be in the race for Lieu- tenant Governor to the finish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
Eclectic Masnns.

Eclectic. June 23.-At the last communi- cation of Penick Lodge No. 161, A F. and A. M., the following officers were elected for the insuing Masonic year: Dr. M. L. Fielder. w, M; A. B. Estis, S w; Fielder Holy, J. w.: E. F. Will Hams. Secretary; J. w. Osborn, Treas urer Eli Haynie, S. D.; T. D. Avant, J. D.; J. D. Edward. Tiler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
THE VOTERS ARE PLEASED.
New Constitution is Popular in St
 Clair County.

Ashviile, June 23.-tSpecial.l-The regis trars for St. Clair County have completed their business except two days sitting in Ashville in July. The total number registered is 2,3S0, twenty-three of whom are negroes. There will probably be as many as 150 more who will register. St. Clair County's vote will be cut down about 700. The people are we'll pleased with the new Constitution as they are now convinced that all the white men can vote.
 Mr. Blackenshlp of Beaver Valley. died about Il o'clock last night. A cancer on his hand caused his death. He was 70 years old.
 Mrs. Thomas P. Mccullough died at her home in Crawford's Cove last night. She leaves a husband and several children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
Endorses The Advertiser.

F. Nj. Stillwell of this city met your correspondent this morning and said: T wish you would convey my thanks to The Advertiser for the very able article that it had on that great Democrat and states man, Grover Cleveland. For eight years I have been Cleveland man to the backbone and I want everybody to know tt -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

Sol Cox. formerly of this city. but now of Montgomery, was married on Saturday last to young lady of Columbus, Ga. Mir. Cox is very popular kere in Dallas and his hosts of friends w}ll be delighted to hear of his marriage.s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

c. W. Ely. representing the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific Rail- roads. is in the city today. He says that e big crowd will leave Selma for San Francisco to attend the convention of Knights of Pythias.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

Mir. Davis, bridge foreman on the Birm- inghann, Selma and New Orleans. division of the Louisville and Nashville was brought to the city yesterday and placed in an infirmary. suffering with malarial fever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
DEATH AT DEPOSIT.
Hezekiah Teague, Aged "A, suc-
 climbs-A Smoking Well.


 cumbs-A Smoking Well. , Huntsville. June 2s-(special.)-H kiah Teague. aged "A years. died yester- day at his home at Deposit. Mir. Teague was one of the. oldest and best known citizens of this county and has been a deacon m the Baptist Church many years. He leaves a wife who has lived with him fifty-four years, the couple having been married when MT Teague was 20 years old. The funeral was con- ducted from Locust Grove Church.
 Following the news of big crack in the earth at Jeff, Ala. comes the report, founded on the best authority that there is a smoking we'll on the farm of Dave Phillips, jus three miles across Capshaw Mountain from the big crack. The we'll has been giving forth vapory smoke for two weeks past an dthe water has sick enirg sulphurie taste. .fs@' = ;'7e 7s 2 7 The Southern Hotel of Chattanooga has been leased for term of twenty-four years to W. R. Steele, manager of the Huntsville Hotel of this city. MT. Steele will take charge of the Southern on July and will manage the two hostelries un- til January l. when his lease of the Huntsville expires. He has not intimated whether he will apply for a renewal of his lease here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
We Are Introducing

r,. MONTGOMERY PAINT. 'Tis celebrates tor it's purity. uniformity, permanency snl h4sutv: lis composed of pure lead. zinc an hhseeo A J. KENYON & CO. The wall Paper Men. 2l5 Dexter Ave,
 Montgomery, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
Delegates to Convention.

The following gentlemen left for Deca- itur this afternoon to represent the First Baptist Church of Selma in the State Convention, which conyenes in that city Colonel H. s. D. Mallory, W. F. Welcn and f. M. Johnson. A great many dele gates are passing through the city and it looks as. if a fine attendance will be on hand when the gayel raps for order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

The news from Marion is to the effect that Mrs. Lockhart, who was thrown from buggy last Friday. is better. She is being attended by professional nurse from this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
PRISONERS BREAK JAIL.
Four Men Escape from Ashland Bas-
 tile-Three are Uncaptured.

tile-Three are Uncaptureo.
 Ashland. June 23.--fspeciaf.) )-Last Sat- urday night the occupants of the jail es- capped. They were four In number, one white man named Miller. charged with selling whiskey; two young negroes. Gus McLendon and Henry Mcdonald. charged with larceny and enc old ne- gro. Bill Mckinney, who has been con victed of arson, and who is awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court on his appeal Old Bill is too old or crippled to run away, but went to the deputy sheriff and told him of the escape. The other three prisoners have gone to parts unkI own. z
 Ashland Lodge. A. F. and A. M., on Saturday last elected the following of- ficers for the ensuing year: c. w. Mac key, W. M; E. J. Garrison. s. w.; B. Holdridge, J. w; J. W. Miller. Treas urer: J. A. White, Secretary; W. D. Jor- dan. S. D.; T. c. Hornsley, J. D.; J. R. Glenn, Tiler.
 John l.. Garrison was married yester- day at Lineville to Miss Lula Barnhifl; and, at the same time and place. w. w. Hallmark was married to Miss Rosa Smith. These young people are very high ly esteemed and respected by all who know them.
 Work on the oil mill here and the one at Lineville is on in earnest. Rock Is be- ing hauled here for the foundation. while the Linevilie people are making brick for theirs.
 This town had four funerals last week, two infants, and G. P. Black. who was drowned in Talladega Creek. and the mother of J. A. White were buried hree.
 The farmers say that unless they get rain soon tfeir crops will be ruined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

Joseph Pollock, ex-Councilman from the Fourth Ward, now connected with leading establishment of St. Louis, left for that city this afternoon. to be gone several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

J. M. Jenkins has invited scores of his friends to be present tomorrow at bar Leoue to be given in honor Of his mothers birthday. Mrs. Jenkins possesses health and all the blessings of life and sur roi nded by her children. her grand chill dren and her friends, she will celebrate the happy anniversary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

Rev. ". J. Elliott administered the or- dinance of baptism to two converts at his regular service on Sunday morning. The m amhership of this church is steadily in- creasing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
RACE GROWING WARM.
Thompson and Brewer Both Have
 Friends in Fillmore.

Wetumpka, June 23.-(Special) )-The po- litical situation is being freely discussed in all parts of Fillmore County. The race between Brewer and Thompson grows in interest and the friends of each faction are preparing for battle.
 There are three citizens of Wetumpka who are announced candidates for legis- lative honors.
 Mrs. Luff Welch, who suffered a stroke of paralysis Saturday. is improving.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
nArEs ARE As F0LloWe ].
SHIP YOUR GOODS
 Uv THG SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

which operates on 2 900 miles of Rrst-class railroads, with connections with other com- psnies, to all points accessible by express.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

There is a great deal of complaint among the business men about the dust on Broad Street. as the sprinkiing is done in very unsatisfactory manner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
Contest Over Court House.

who witness the drilling Of the troops win see some fine horsemanshtp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

Mrs. Rosa Lovejoy has returned from a six-week's visit to Kentucky and Ten nessee and was accompanied home by Master Caldwell DeBardeleben.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

The Y. M. c. A. team defeated Demo- polls this afternoon by score of to 2. Two more games are to be played.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

pr. c. B. Thomas of Thomaston, wa: here yesterday. He is speaking of start ing a paper at Thomaston. 't
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

The fact has been remarked on that there are no big electric fire bugs around the electric lights at night, as is usually the case this time of year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

Commissioner of Agriculture R. R. Poole spent Sunday in the city, on his way to his home In Marengo County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24
Local and Personal.

O press an opinion this far in advance of the meeting of that oody.
 Local and Personal.
 Sol Cox. formerly of this city. but now of Montgomery, was married on Saturday last to a young lady of Columbus. Ga, MT. Cox Is very popular kere in Dallas and his hosts of friends VI be delighted to hear of his marriage
 c. W. Ely, representing the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific Rail- roads, is In the city today. He says that e biz crowd will leave Selma for San Francisco to attend the convention of Knights of Pythias.
 Mir. Davis, bridge foreman on the Birm- ingham, Selma and New Orleans. division of the Louisville and Nashville was brought to the city yesterday and placed in an infirmary. suffering with malariai fever
 The news from Marion is to the effect that Mrs. Lockhart, who was thrown from a buggy last Friday. is better. She is being attended by professional nurse from this city.
 Joseph Pollock, ex-Councilman from the Fourth Ward, now connected with leading establishment of St. Louis, left for that city this afternoon. to be gone several days
 There is a great deal of complaint among the business men about the dust on Broad Street, as the sprinkling is done in a very unsatisfactory manner.
 Mrs. Rosa Lovejoy has returned from six-week's visit to Kentucky and Ten nessee and was accompanied home by Master Caldwell DeBardeleben.
 The fact has been remarked on that there are no big electric fire bugs around the electric lights at night, as is usually the case this time of year.
 State Treasurer J. Craig Smith passed through the city yesterday on his way to West Dallas to look after his large planting interests.
 Commissioner of Agriculture R. R. Poole spent Sunday in the city. on his way to his home in Marengo County. J. B. Ellis of Orrville, passed through the city today on his way to attend the State Baptist Convention at Decatur
 The Y. M. c. A. team defeated Demo- polls this afternoon by a score of 5 to 2. Two more games are to be played.
 pr. c. B. Thomas of Thomaston, was here yesterday. He is speaking of start ing 6 paper at Thomaston.
 Eight negro crap shooters were fined sl5 each in police court this moring.
 E. Lamar is spending a few days in New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

J. B. Ellis of Orrville, passed through the city today on his way to attend the State Baptist Convention at Decatur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

State Treasurer J. Craig Smith passed through the city yesterday on his way to West Dallas to look after his large planting interests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-24

Eight negro crap shooters were fined sl each in police court this moring.
 E. Lamar IS spending few days il New York.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-07

Consult the Dytflc6 clalrvoyant6 anu
palmists. Candy house 215 Rood street.
Earnest Jepson, tonsorialist, who has
been working for John GodiuR. leaves
tomorrow " morning for Ouray to accept
. position there.
Twenty pounds of sugar for 81 with
81 worth OF groceries. Selling out to
make room for shoes A B. Stoddart,
Post Office block.
Mrs. Mort. Steele and her youngest
son left last MI hit for her old homs at
Lathrop. Missouri. They will be absent
during the heated term.
Mrs. b. T. Napier OF Glenwood Springs
came down for brief visit with her sis-
ter, Mrs. Terrence, before the departure
OF the latter for the east.
D. T. Clark went through the city last
night with II car loads Of cattle from the
west. They will be placed on his ranch
in tho Gunnison country.
The party at the Graham home Thurs
day night was upon Fred and Walter
Graham and not upon the brothers who
had returned from college.
Bedwell has just received carload Of
the handsomest Studebaker buggies and
carriages ever brought to the city. They
will be sold at very low figures.
Miss NAPLES and Miss Bailey, teach
ers in the public schools, left this morn
ing over the narrow gauge for Chicago
and points east, for the summer.
All members OF the Women of Wood
craft are requested to meet at the o o
F hall tomorrow at 80 to attend Wood.
men memorial services in body.
Our summer shirts, neckties, collars
cuffs. handkerchief and hosiery are dan
dies and the prices are right.
Graham & Hards.
MISS Elzabsth Wilhelmy will return
home from Boulder tomorrow, where she
has been attending the university. She
will spend the summer in this city with
her parents.
The telephone working force left this
city yesterday to commence the construc.
tions OF the 80 mile line between Delta
and Hotchkiss, and following the new
line OF railroad into that country.
NJ L. Roberts went to lola over the
narrow gauge this morning TO fish. He
says the water is yet rather cold for sue
cessful trout Il fishing, but just the same
he cannot resist the temptation to try.
We have sold upwards OF one hundred
suits this spring and every one is salts
fed with fit and price. And now is the
time to get in your order for Fourth OF
July suits, fit guaranteed.
Graham & Hards.
The Royalty Club will deliver at your
home, Val Blatz or Lemp's famous beer.
quarts at 81. 80 per dozen. Tney also
bottle small size OF Val Blatz for 81 25
per case OF two dozen. Phone a trial
order.
Morris Mcfarland and Allan Wells,
old time friends Of l N. Bunting, were
arrivals in the ci y at noon today, enroute
west with the Shriners. Both gentlemen
are from MIR. Bunting's old home in
Pennsylvania.
We have at all times in stock, Old
Thompson. Old Saratoga, Royalty Club,
Hanover Rye and Fields 1SSS-bottled d
good in Wholesale or retail quantities.
Our cigar brands are strictly the best
TEe Royalty Club.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-07
We are in Town.

e. II. Levy. Wholesale tailor Of San
Francisco. Suits made TO order from
$40 up, pants 81 up. At AL Main street
and Buens Vista Hotel.
The daily sentinel., 1902-06-07

Consult the Dytrics clairvoyants and
palmists, Candy house, 2l5 Rood street.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-10-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
sHERIFF'S SALE.
state of Mississippi
Washington County.

state of Mississippi
Washington County.
simpson Computing Scale Company VS..
b, Emslie.
BY virtue of an execution issued upon the
Judgment in the above suit and to me directed
by W. X. Gildnrt, clork OF the circuit court of
the county of Washington, state of Missis-
sipp', will on Monday, The Sd day of Novem-
her, 1902, at the front door of the court house
Of the cluny of Washington, state of Missls-
sipp, between the hours prescribed by law for
sherif's sales, offer for sale, and sell, at public
cutlery, to the highest bidder for cash, the fol-
lowing described land, situated in the county
of Washington, state of Mississippi, levied
upon by me under laid writ of execution us
the property of Bridget Elmslie, towit;
Southwest quarter of section "a, township Is,
range 5, west, except that part thereof hereto
fore decided by James Campbell to II. & j. D.
Nichols.
Anundivided one-half interest in lot 8 of
section 81, township Is, range 5, west, being
the same land conveyed to b. Elmslie bv
James Campbell by deed datep the 23rd day OF
NOven Der, 1893, and recorded in book H-3,
page co., OF the record Of land deeds of the
said county Of Washington.
Also the following described lots of land
situated in the city of Greenville, county of
Washington and state of Mississippi, towit:
Lot A Of block of the Bachelor Bend all
dition to the said city of Greenville.
Also that certain parcel of land fronting $50
feet on the west side of Main street, and ex-
tending back $40 feet between perpendicular
parallel lines, and more particularly de-
scribed as the south half of lot ,, lots and 4,
aud s. feet nff the north side of lot of block :
Of the Bee Ranch addition to the said city Of
Greenville, being the same land conveyed TO B.
Elmslie by James Haggart and William Nc
Master py deed dated September 25, 1897, and
recorded in book O-3 page 67s. of the record
of land deeds of the said county of Washingto
Said land will be sold to satisfy tine judg-
ment rendered In the above suit and ali costs.
Witness my signature this 10Th day of
October, 1902. w. e, HUNT. Sheriff.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1902-10-25
TRUSTEES SALE.

Under and l'y virtue of The power and autho-
riIy We ted in me as substituted Trustee In that
certain trust deed executed by L Merchant
and Ella Merchant his wife, on the 2Sch day
of August, 1900, to 4. II. Garlic Trustee, for
theuse and benefit of am ; HanRart and Will
liam Mae Master, md which sad trust deed was
flied tor record in the eflice oil the Chaneery
Clerk of the County of tshii gton, state If
Mississippi, on the 18th day Of ''ctober. 1902 at
the request ofthe holder Of indebtedness secur-
ell by "a trust deed, and for the purdose of
collecting the same, default having been made
in Tie payment thereof, 1 will on Monday, The
sd day November, 1902, between the hours OF
Poe SEX noon and one y. M, aud the front
dnor of the curt House Of the T. un'y of Wash
instOn, Stale of Mississippi, oler for sale. a. d
sell, 10 the highe bidder for cash. the follow
ing described lot of land conveyed in said trust
deed, to-wit:
Lot of Block 10 Of the 9Th Addition to the
City OF GreenvtlIe, In the County of " ashing-
ton and State of Mi sltsipp.
Tie ut e t. laid land is believed to be good.
but viii sell and vonvey as trustee only
ilness my sign allure this 18th day Of Octo-
Der, 1902 j. N. BELWIrH
Subst tuled Trustee.