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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

rectors: C. w. Hooper. r. II. Agee. Law
Lamar, w. L. Thompson and w. p.
WEIGH.
II. II. Stewart is able to be out, after
being confined to his home by illness for
several days.
Raymond Callen has gone to Birming-
ham where he has accepted position
on railroad.
Rev. ]. r. Mangum, after spending a
week in Selma, has returned to his home
at Jackson.
Harry Woodward of Eutaw was in the
city today en- route to Montgomery.
Ben r. Howard has returned from a
pleasant stay at Tate Spring.
DIR. C. w. BrasheId of Linden is a Wis
itor to Selma today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
NEWS OF CENTRAL CITY
MR. LAMAR ARGUES FOR A DIS
PENShRY.
Mr.. Starr Does Not Yet Know
Whether He will Be a Candi-
date for the Speaker of the
House Of Representatives.
Advertiser Bureau.

Selma, August 5u
This has been a week OF excitement in
Selma insofar as politics Is concerned,
but everything is now quiet. The De-
mocracy of old Dallas is proud Of one
fact. and that is. that the majority for
Governor jerks is larger in this County
than it was in any other County in Ala
bama. A great many had predicted that
Dallas had lost her prestige in State af-
fairs on account of the smailness of her
white vote, and the followers Of Cover
nor Jelks are naturally elated that the
majority for him is the largest in the
State. No one here thought that this
would be the case.
All rancor and soreness, If there was
any. between the jerks and Johnston fol-
lowers, has died out and the followers
of the latter declare now that they are
for Governor Jelks and will do all in
their power to elect him If the enemy,
the Republicans, should develop any
strength in November. Dallas County
will give Governor Jelks twice the ma
jority in November that he received in
the primary last Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
New Road Finished.

Prattvllle. Aug 3o.-tSpecial)-W
worth & Co, who have been during the
Pc st few weeks gra ling ana travelling
the road through Bear Creek Swamp for
the county, finished their work yesterday
and 1t has been acc opted by the county
These men will give a barbecue next
Saturday at the end of the road. and all
who favor good roads are cordially in
vited to be present with well filled bas-
ketS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
THE VOTE FOR SANDERS.
He Was in No Sense a Candidate for
Committeeman.

Athens. Aug. 30-(Special ITO those
not familiar with the situation, an in
justice is likely to be done Colonel w. 7.
Sanders. of this place, in connection with
the selection of State Committeeman for
the Eighth District in the recent pri-
maries.
Colonel Sanders was in no sense a can
didate, and declined to allow his name
to be printed upon the ticket. He left
the State the latter part of July to travel
with his son who was recovering from a
serious illness, and was absent during
the entire month of August up to the
day preceding the primaries.
Although his name was not on the
ticket many friends in various counties
undertook to vote for him anyhow, and
wrote his name on the tickets after they
were printed and sent out. This was
done without Colonel Sanders's knowl-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
RICHARDSON NOMINEE.
So Declared by the Eighth District
Committee.

Decatur. Aug. 3O.-(SpeciaD The Demo-
ocratc Executive Committee of the
Eighth Congressional District met here
today and canvassed the vote of the late
primary for Congressman from this dis
trict. Judge William Richardson the pres
ent Congressman, was nominated without
opposition. His total vote m this district
was 1854.
The following Congressional Committee
was declared elected to serve for the
next four years: Robert Andrews, E. ].
Conyngton, j. d. Humphry, j. c. Kemps,
II. b. Malone. ]. b Tallick, DR.. r. J.
Thurmad II. A. Skeggs; chairman. II. A.
Skeggs; secretary, e. j. Conyngton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
Lancsster for senator.

wetumpka. Aug. s0--(Special.) Tho re-
turns from the primary last Monday give
the following vote for Senator FROM this
district: w. L. Lancaster. Ssli; Mr.. Ter:
rilI, s5s. Mr.. Pearson. 2s1. Mr.. Lancaster
is a successful business man of this place
and possesses the qualifications for maxi
ing good Senator
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
A New Bridge Keeper.

James Lide, who has been keeper OF the
bridge. rendered his resignation to take
effect August l. He was requested by
the authorities to hold on for another
month Henry Allen has been appointed
temporary bridge keeper, and will proba-
bly, be given the job permanently after
it is found out that he can perform the
duties satisfactorily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
Looking for Flowers's SLAYER.

The Bessemer police are still on the
lookout for the tramps who shot and in
stantly killed officer j. j. Flowers, a
few mornings ago. Three suspects ar
rested have proven their innocence and
have been released. A reward of $500 has
been offered for the arrest of the man
who did the shooting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
Shooting Caused by Jealousy.

John Stokes. negro, shot and fatally
wounded Gussie Walker. a negress. on
Tenth Avenue, this city, this morning
through jealousy. He caught the wo-
man in company with another man and
commenced firing on her. Four bullets
were shot into her body. Stokes was
chased for several blocks and captured
by men of his own color
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Applicants for admission to The
University School will be examined
at the school house, No. 5o4 Dexter
Avenue, every day between the hours
Of 9 and IL a. m, beginning Mon
day, September the list.
St J. M. & S. c. Starke Principals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
Pearson Appointed.

Clarence Pearson. formerly in the local
Central of Georgia Railroad freight depot
here as clerk has been appointed travel
ing auditor on the Southern Railway with
headquarters in Charlotte, N. c. He Is
yet young in years but has been in rail-
road work all his life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

Walter S. Butler and Il. f. Apperson
have returned from Birmingham where
they have been for day or so past help
ing to prepare a program for the State
Board of Missions for the Christian
Church, which convenes in Selma Novem-
Der 1913.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
NOMINATIONS DECLARED.
Men Who Will Represent Barbour
in the Legislature

Eufaula Aug 3O.-(Special(-The Demo
cratic Executive Committee has made the
following declaration respecting county
officers after a canvass of the returns OF
last Monday primary: E. p. Thomas
Senator; A. A. Mcdonald add ]. F. Nc
Tyer, Representatives to the Legislature
The vote was as follows: Thomas, 1879
Graves, 343; Walker, 249. For Representa-
tive. Mcdonald, 1,102; McTyer, $50; Bras
sell, 61S; Lee, 600; Stringfellow, 492.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

We have IN hand about 100000
stock which we will close out at close
figures to merchants. All fresh
goods. c. A. Stern & Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Ed Redmen. well known citizen of the
county, has been arrested ON a charge of
retailing whiskey without license and
has been taken to Montgomery by Deputy
United States Marshal Cliff Cox.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs Henry Bloom entertained
quite a number of friends this week in
honor of Mrs. David Levy of Columbus,
Ga, who Is visitidg her former home
here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

We have on hand about 100000
stock which we will close out at close
figures to merchants. All fresh
goods. G. A. Stern & Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Showers are falling every day and far
mers now have some assurance of a top
crop of cotton which they had about de-
SPARED Of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Two small stores occupied by negroes,
the property of Mrs John G.. Murray.
burned in West Selma yesterday after
noon. They were fully insured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Cotton again rolled in at lively rate
yesterday. Business went with hum all
day, and the streets presented a mid
winter appearance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Dr. w. w. Harper has purchased the
Clarke place, twenty acres and seven
room house. just this side of Sam Hous-
tons place The consideration was H,1O0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

When a pretty woman is stared at she
doesn't consider II glazing fault
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Judge S. p Prowell of Linden is In
Selma today He reports that work on
Marengos new court house Is progressing
most favorably.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

We find that the summer season has
left us more debiltated than usual. aud
have decided that 1t is due to trying to
decipher the monographs embroidered on
the girls ues.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

opponents. The question has been talked
in legal circles for several years past
but the general public is hardly acqualnt-
cd with the matter and public sentiment
cannot therefore be known at this time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Turner Reese has resigned his position
as custodian of the court house and Sher-
if Blackwell and his deputies Will look
after the keeping of the building here
after.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

DIR. sc. Wilkinson has returned from
his annual outing on the Gulf, where he
had a delightful time, being an enthusiast
tic angler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Young dove shooting is quite popular
among the local sports and quite a num-
Der of birds have been bagged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Large Tennessee Fryers, fresh ar
rival each day, at Morris & stuckey s.
Phone SEA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

The Gun Club held prize shoot yester-
day afternoon and made some fine scores.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Jersey Butter and Fresh Tennessee
Eggs. Morris & stuckey.
Phone 324.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
ROOSEVELT INVITED
PRESIDENT URGED TO VISIT
BIRMINGHAM.
Young Woman Bitten by an Adder.
Tennessee Company May Sell
Two of Its Furnaces at
Sheffield. 49,

Birmingham. Aug. 30.-(Special)-An in
vitation has been telegraphed to His Ex-
cellency, Theodore Roosevelt, President of
the United States. to come to Birming-
ham on his Southern tour next month.
The following telegram was sent at noon
today:
THE people of Birmingham want you
to come here from Chattanooga. 1t is a
short trip. a Southern welcome awaits
you. We will not take mo- for an an
swer. Please reply.
wv. NJ. Drennen,
Mayor"
"B. F. Roden.
President Commercial Club"
Birmingham was visited by President
Harrison in 1891. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Harrison, Postmaster General
John Wanamaker. and other members of
his cabinet. There was great public
reception given and the visit was an
event In the city's history. 1t Is believed
that President Roosevelt will make the
trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
HEAVY VOTE IN LowNDEs.
"a Per Cent. of the Registered Voters
Entered Democratic primary


Hayneville. Aug. 30.-(Special. )-Circuit
Court which has been in session here for
the past two weeks. adjourned yesterday
AS is customary, the last week of court
was devoted to the criminal docket A
number of murder cases were set for
trial at this term. but several of them
were continued, and the State was I'M
able to secure q conviction for murder In
the first degree in any of those that went
before the juries.
The following, all negroes, were SEN
fenced to the penitentiary: Bunch Reese
murder in second degree, ten years: Wal
ter Logan, murder in second degree,
forty years; STAFFORD Harrison, murder
in second degree, fifteen years; Charlotte
Wilson, murder in second degree, fifteen
years; Tom Cyrus. burglary, three years
on each of two indictments; Henry Cren-
shaw burglary, three years: Jonas Good
win, grand larceny, one year.
A few convictions were also secured
for miner offenses. but, on the whole the
cities of Lowndes seem to have had a
wholesome respect for the majesty of
the law during the past six months.
The number of votes polled In Lowndes
in the recent primary seems to have
been much greater. in proportion to the
number of registered voters, than in most
of the counties of the State. Out of ,0S0
registered votes, 907, or 81 per cent, were
cast on the 25th. The people are well
pleased with the primary systef. The
County Executive Committee issued IL
call for a county primary long before the
State Committee decided to hold a pri-
mary and in accordance with this ac-
ton, a primary election was held Au-
gust Ind, in which all the county Of
ficers and representatives were nomin-
ated. Lowndes always takes d leading
part in every good move.
Cotton is opening very rapidly. In fact,
many farmers say it is unusual to see
so much open cotton so early in the sea e
SON It is being rapidly picked out and
ginned. much to the delight Of all classes,
for with the first bales Sold a little ready
money begins to find it's way into pock-
cts that have been empty for many
months. and the country trade. that Is 50
dull through the summer season. begins
to take on new life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

8. S. Sellers and wife went up to Autau-
eaville yesterday to spend few days
with Hon. ]. A. Wilkinson, father~ef Mrs.
Sellers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Miss Mamie Lee Calien left yesterday
for st Louis, where she has accepted a
lucrative position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Seig Mayer has accepted lucrative po-
sition in Demopolis and will remove to
that city to reside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

The Cotton Exchange elected the fol-
lowing officers to serve the ensuing year:
Isaac Bloch. President; John w. Mar
shall, Vice President; C. A. McKinnon.
Secretary and Treasurer. Board Of Di.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31
FIFTEEN DOLLARS
Makes to Order an ell Wool Mohair
OVERHEAD Cheviot Suit.

Hollis Dye Works make to order for
only fifteen dollars. an all-wool. mohair
overplaid. black or blue cheviot suit
perfect fit and satisfaction guaranteed.
100 s. Court st. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Rolls and Bread every afternoon
at The Noe Redit, 8 Court Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

large variety the latest styles from the art looms of
Germany, Switzerland and America. Our
be to make goods.
When it comes DEFY COMPETITION
comparison prices given will YOU
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Miss Edna Nelson who has been visit
ing friends in Marion and Eutaw for
several weeks, was brought home here
yesterday quite i'll with fever. s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

The refreshing rains of the last few
days have put new life into everything
and everybody. Gardeners are busy
sowing turnips and fall vegetables.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-31

Harry Woodward of Eutaw was in tn
city today en- route to Montgomery.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-01-11
AUDITORS NOTICE,
aIiCS.fe

'ia"cs"'e II \, c, Dec 4 1901.
Notice Is hereby given that this of .
nce II! he .p-n from The Ist dxy OF
January to the 2Uth day "f February.
ls'2 for the purpose of receiving the
turns of the Taxpayers Of Lancaster
county.
Il nersons having property In their
possession or control - Manager.
Ho'de. or As Husband, Parent. Gusr
nisn, " ustee Executor. Administra.
t'r. Receiver. Accounting officer
Agent. Att rney ar Factor on the Ist
'iay nf J'nuary 1892. are required tn
'i-t 'he same for taxation within the
time required by law. or incur tho
penalty of Fifty per cent. which at.
caches In case of failure to do 40
A e. e.assessn- mt of all Real Estate
a"d all improvements there n. to.
gether with all personal properly of
every description must he gwen to the
Auditor for tue asses. ment for 1902.
The rOll Tax OF One Dollar ia laid
upon All male persons between the
ages of Il aud 80 years, except persons
who are OK mp' by law
Tho Auditor o. an assistant will at.
tehd the Following places in the ooun-
~ on the days named below for the
convenience OF the pubic
.'sctola Tuesday Jan z. 1902. IL m.
Pleasant Valley We'd Jan. 8, 1902.
Re'air Thursday Jan 8
Van W>ck, Friday Jan 10
Dixie, Monday q m Jan. Is.
Dwight. Monday p. M, Jan is.
rradrsvitie, Tuesday Jan. IA
Iaxahaw Wednesday Jan. Is.
r Al 'r"ek church Thursday Jan. l6.
DIR. &C. WeIshe's. Friday Jan II.
Primrs, SaiurGa, Jan lS
Halle Gold Mine. Monday Jan. 20
ksr-haW. Tuesday and "Wednesday
Jan 2lst ana % to p m.
Heath springs. Thursday Jan 23
Pleasant Hill, Friday Jan, Oath to 2
w: T.. VanIaudirgham's, Monday
Jan. 81
II wal be to the interest of every
Tax Payer TO make their return
promptly and save the penalty of so
per cent which att iches af, er the Goth
of February
After the above dates I will he found
in the auditors Office to wait upon
he Pub'is,
r. sDectfuIlv
JHO. A. COOK,
Auditor, l.. T..
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enco.
Section 8. All able bodied male
persons between the ages of eigh-
teen and fifty years, residing with
IN the incorporated limits of the
said town, not exempt from road
duty under the laws of the State,
shall work the Streets, pavsmsnts,
ways aud bridges of the Town
Hnder the direction of and to the
j>satlstaction of such policemen or
overseers as may be appointed or
may have already been appointed,
for a space of time not less than
four da $, nor exceeding six days
In each year. Provided, that at
the time of receiving notice to
perform such work, any person
may paw iato the Town Treasury
iwo Dollars Communication tax
which shall be received In lieu of
said work; that a substitute may
be furnished, provided, such sub
sttute is male person over
eighteen years of age and provided
with necessary tools, and he shall
be required to do full and salts
factory work.
ANY person refusing to pay
SAID Communication tax, perform
said wor~, or furnish the requil ed
sn stitute with necessary tools,
sh"ll he fined no. less than ten
dollars nor more than thirty dol
lars, or be imprisoned not less
than ten days nor more than thirty
days, in the discretion of tho
Mayor.
Section 9. All ordinances or
par's of ordinances inconsistent
herewith, shall he and the same
nre hereby repealed.
Ratified by the Mavor and Al
dermen in Council assembled, this
Sth day of January, in the year
of our Lord one thousad nine
hundred and two.
Attest R E. WYLIE,
Mayor.
SEAL CHAs. D. JONES,
~ Clerk and Treas.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-01-11
IL Ordinance
IL Raise Supplies for the Fiscal
Year Commencing January
tSt, 1902.

BE it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the Town of Lam
caster, ). c., in Council as
semhled, and by the authority
If the same, to provide for sup
plies and nece ssary expenses of
the rown
Hecll"n /. That the following
taxes oe and are hereby levied for
the fiscal year 1902, that is to
SAY:
lst A tax of fifty cents on
each $4,000 of the value of all
real and pers 'nal property with
IN the corporate limits of the town
of Lancaster, S: c., due and pay
able between the first and thlrtv-
first days of October 1902; and
all taxes due and remaining un-
paid on the first day of Novem-
ber 1902, shall be ST. .j.ct 10 su "a
penalties and costs as are now or
may hereafte" he imposed by State
laws for the non-payment IF taxes
when due.
2nd. The following licenses shall
be paid in advance on or for the
following vocaiions, businesses or
privileges, and it shall be uplaw-
fnl for anyone to engage in or fol-
low any of the following businesses
or vocations within the corporate
limits of the Town without first
pay ing the license hereinafter
stated for said calling or business;
add where the license is based up
on income from said business or
vocation, the income derived from
said business or vocation for the
last fiscal year ending Decem ber
3lst, 1901, shall be the basis for
the amount to be paid, and it
shall be the duty of each person,
firm or corporation following any
business or calling where license
is based upon income, to furnish
the Town Treasurer, upon demand,
with statement, under oath,
showing the amount derived from
said business or vocation for the
last fiscal year ending Decembe
31st, 1901, and in any cases
where license is desired to follow
any of SAID vocatlons or businesses
during the fiscal year 1902 that
are ba ed upon income for same,
by BEGINNERS, new comers or
transient practitioners, the lowest
schedule shall be the amount to
be paid for the year or any part
thereof, when not otherwise spsci-
fed: That is,
Dentists or tooth extrac-
tors, resident, each or
firm, with income 500.
per annum or less, per
year, 5 500
With income over 500.
and not over 1000. per
annum, per year, 1000
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lo.oo to 5O .OO, in the
discretion of tho Mayor)
Theatrical performances
or other exhibitions, not
! local, per day, 200 to
! 25 90, Tin the discre-
ton of the Mayor
Bicycles, with pavement
privileges, Except on
main street, each, leach
+ bicycle to bear license
tag 100
Agents for the sale of
pianos, organs, clocks,
stoves or ranges, $500
Dealers in patent rights, $500
Fertilizer agents, 1000
Agents or dealers in en-.
glnes, gins, presses and
machinery. 1000
Banks, State, those whose
capital is less than 5O,-
600, Is 90; whose capi-
tai is 5O,0O0, or over, $500
Building and loan ascot
ations, each, 1000
Merchants, stock 1000 to
500 90. 200
Merchants, stock 5OO.O to
1000 90, 500
Merchants, stock 100000
:, to 1000 90, 400
Merchants, stock 1000 90
to ZOO 90, 600
Merchants, stock 100000,
b to 100000, 500
Merchants, stock 100000
g to Is, 100000, 900
Merchants, stock Is, 100000
to 20, 100000, 1900
Merchants, stock 100000
to 10000 90, 1900
Merchants, stock 80, 100000
to so, ,OO0,0), 2O.sO
Merchants, stock 100000
and ever, 5000
Drug stores and jewelers.
licensed as merchants
Money lenders, persons,
firms or corporations
lending money at inter-
est, or negotiating loans,
whether by real estate
agents, attorneys at law,
or others, not including
banks, 5.OOl
Building ontractors, en-
plcylng one to five work
men, 5.O0l
Building contractors, EN-.
plying five to ten work.
men, 10.O0l
Building contractors, en-
plOving more than ten
workmen, 2O.OOI
Newspapers, each, 6.O0I
Newspapers with job Office
combined, 7.5Ol
Job Offices, each, 5.OOI
Painters or tinuers, each, 5.00I
Occulists or opticians, or
specialists on throat, ear
and eye or nose, 10.00l
Railroad companies, each,
for business done exclu-
sively within the town of
Lancaster, but not includ-
ing any business done to
/, Or from points without the
State, and not including
any business done for the
government Of the Uni
ted States, it's officers or
agents, %. 90
Telephone companies, each,
for business done exclu-
sively within the townof
Lancaster, but not inclu-
ding any business done
to or from points without
the State, and not includ-
ing any business done for
the govern nent of the
United States, it's officers
or agents, for each
phone, per year, rs