The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-30

"ahSCu uCiiZtI5 OL thC CdhiC ttOh, and neither is any one able to explain why they fell in the streets and perished in such great numbers. A good many here who saw the large quantities of flies on the street are anxious to know from whence they came and where they were going. It was a peculiar thing for them to swoop down on the city in such tre- mendous numbers.
 PERSONAL AND LOCAL.
 J. A. Wilkinson. nominee-elect from Au- tauga County. is circulating among his Selma friends today and receiving their hearty congratulations. He was a mem- Der of the City Council of Selma for a number of years and made good one.
 W w. Burns. who has served the Democracy as Chairman of the Execu- tive Committee. was not candidate for reelection yesterday, nor did F. M. Wood care to succeed him self as Secretary.
 The Jelks ticket for Executive Commit tcemen carried this county by large ma jorities. Major Scott, on account of be- ing a local man, boiled over 400, about twice as many as the other three got.
 Arthur Cunningham and bride. nee Miss Willie Selden. passed through the city last night On their way to their future home in Mobile. They were met at the depot by some relatives and friends.
 Rev A. A. Little has gone to join his family at Blowing Rock, N. C., where he will spend the month of September. Dr. Reed of Columbia. S. C.. will fill the pulpit during his absence.
 J. A. Minter of Tyler came into the city yesterday and he was busy all day receiving the congratulations of his friends on his election as member of the Board of Revenue.
 There was a great deal of talk here about Ali Tunstall winning out in Hale, and his hundreds of Selma friends are delighted that he will be back in the next Legislature.
 The drain pipe for the Y. M c. A. swimming pool is now being placed. and the water will be turned in the pool just as soon as the building is completed.
 Cotton seed men say that on account of the long drought, cotton seed did not mature well, and there is not near as much oil in the seed as usual
 House rent is Selma continues to be high, and if some one would erect a few dozen four and five-room cottages, they would find ready renters.
 Misses Helen Scott and Flora Korne- gay have returned from Point Clear. where they have been members of house party given by Mrs McDuffie. p. The election of J. B. Ellis. Chairman, and R. E. L. Neil. Secretary of the Coun- ty Democratic Executive Committee. gives general satisfaction.
 Chief of Police E. T. Walters received a telegram this morning offering a re- ward of $500 for the tramp who killed the policeman in Bessemer.
 Work on the First Baptist Church is progressing finely. When completed. il will be one of the handsomest places oi worship in the State.
 Miss Annie Bill will leave in a few days to spend the balance of the heated term, before the public schools open, in Columbia, Tenn.
 John D. Riggs, who was a great John. ston man, laughs at the defeat of his favorite. and says "he never could pick a winner"
 Now that it has rained and change has come in the weather. the summer tourists are coming home by every train
 E. S. Starr, one of the nominees for the Legislature from Dallas. is thinking of becoming candidate for Speaker.
 Capt. Daniel Partridge arrived home from Perdido Bay last night, and reports Colonel Hatch greatly improved.
 Stacy L. Hutchinson. who is at an in- firmary, suffering with typhoid fever, is reported to be doing very we'll
 John Dunwoody of Waltersboro, s. C.. has moved to Selma and in the future will make this his home.
 Miss Lillian V. Campbell of Demopolis, after spending few days in the city has returned to her home.
 Farmers say that the rain yesterday helped peas and potatoes. but hurt the cotton that was open.
 The monthly social of the Epworth League was held tonight at the residence of Rev. W. P. Hurt.
 The new L. and N. passenger depot presents a handsome appearance from Water Street
 An election Is going on at the Cotton Exchange today for officers for the en- suing year.
 Mrs C. B. Burns and daughter are ex. pected home from Sewanee in a day oI SO.
 Miss Lula Rhea Wise has returned from a visit of some weeks to Lexington. Ky.
 Miss Claudia Shields is at Point Clear, where she will remain until October.
 Mrs H. F. Stearns and children have returned from a visit to Columbus, O.
 Capt. John D. Riggs reports good rair all the way from Selma to Rome.
 Mrs. C. D. Rogers is quite i'll and has been removed to a sanitorium.
 Nathan Kahn has returned from a stay of some weeks at Waukesha.
 Rev. B. E. Brown of Uniontown, is the guest of Rev. T. J. Crosby.
 Senator D. J. Meador of Marengo was a visitor to the city today.