davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
COURT STREET AUXILIARY
THE HOME MISSION SOCIETY

On Friday evening the attendance was
unusually large and the exercises of(the
program on New Work" led by Mrs
Thomas, were interesting and profitable.
Mrs. ]. c. Lee read a beautiful selec-
ton, "Unawares. commentary on the
Bible, Mathew, 25th chapter.
Mrs. Thomas McGough Dead fine pa
per. Forward Movement"
Mrs A. T. Harrison read leaflet on
the "Deaconess-What She Is. and What
She is Not" Mrs. r. o. Blakey also read
a selection on the same subject, relating
to an office created by action of the re-
cent general conference which met in
Dallas. Tex.
Mrs. ChappelI Cory read a lengthy and
interesting paper on the work among the
mining people of West Virginia, showing
very satisfactory results.
Miss Katie Campbell sweetly sang "The
Beautiful Land" and the usual thank
offering was taken.
Saturday afternoon the exercises which
had been conducted throughout the week
and which proved so beneficial and de-
lightful, were closed with a conservation
and members We're requested to read pas
sages from the Bible previously selected
by the leader, showing the true purpose
of worship and conservation.
The thank Offering which exceeds $25
will be applied to a scholarship for a Gu
ban girl who is receiving a Christian
education at the Key West Missi "
School.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

tbis luncheon was one of the delightful
compliments she has received. MIS- bt"le
was elegantly gowned in black lace over
cream satin. Seventy ladies were en-
tertained. and a delicious buffet lunch
con was served in the dining room, which
was artistically decorated in Palms aho
pink roses An orchstra played curing
the luncheon hour"
Mrs. NJ L. Wood and daughter, MISS
Lizzie Leigh Wood, have returned from
an extended summer trip. They have been
absent several months. They visited Pc
tersburg. Va, where they were the
enests of Mrs Woods mother, Mrs W.
L. Watkins, Richmond, Va, and Glen
Ridge n. j., where they were the guests
of DR.. Woods aunt, Mrs Cornelia John-
stone. They also spent some time WIN
Mrs. William II. Micou at her home In
. New York.
Mrs. William p. Redd and children oi
Birmingham have returned from a de-
lightfuI visit to "I<intry," the summer
home of Dr. and Mrs. B. ]. Baldwin
| near Verbena, and are again with Mrs
Redd's parents, Judge and Mrs. ]. b
| CASTOR.
| Invitations have ben received in Mont
gomery to the marriage of Miss Eta
Adrenne Piser to Mr.. Sam l.. Schwartz,
both of Mobile. Miss Piser is a daught-
er of Mr. Henry Piser, and is cousin of
| Mrs. w. B. Friedman of this city.
Miss Bette Steiner, Miss Lucille Stein
er and Mr.. j. B. Steiner of Greenville,
will arrive tomorrow to attend the Crom-
melin-Steiner wedding. They will be
guests of Mrs. S. j, Steiner on Court
Street.
Mrs. Hettie Dunlavy of Houston, Texas.
with her two children, Mathew and Her
bert, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lafayette Herbert at ZIG Hanrick
Street.
Miss Florence Dawson of Birmingha NJ
who has been the guest of Misses Caro-
line and Louise Harmon for the past
week, has returned nome.
Mr. Hooper Coyne formerly of Mont
| gomery now of Baltimore, Is in the city
for few days with his sister, Miss
Aurelia Macon Coyne
DR.. Wood has returned from Savannah
where he went to met Mrs. Wood anG
Miss Lizzie Leigh Wood on their retu-r
from New York
Dr. Paul S. Mertins and Mr.. S. F
! Mertins, with their mother Mrs. Mer-
tins, have removed to 4O6 South Perry
| Street.
Mr.. William Omberg of Nashville, who
has been the guest of friends in the CTS
for the past few days, has returned home
A little baby girl arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. j, Seibels on Jeffer
son STREET on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Newson of Nash
VILE Tenn, are with Mrs. r. d. Brow
der, sos Dexter Avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs Leon George of Lincoln
| Neb., are with Mrs. r. D. Browder, 80
| Dexter Avenue.
| Regarding the meeting of the State
Conference, D. A. r., The Birmingham
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
MONTGOMERY WOMEN
IN ATLANTA


The Montgomery members of the local
division of the Ladies Auxiliary to the
b. of l.. E., have returned from Atlanta
where they went to attend the school of
instruction in ritual work of the Grand
International Auxiliary to the B. of l.. E.
From seventy-five to one hundred ladies
were in attendance, representing divisions
throughout the South. Mrs. w. A
MURDOCH Grand President of the G.. l.
A. was a distinguished visitor. Tuesday
and Wednesday We're devoted to business,
On Wednesday night an elegant reception
was rendered the visitors in the b. of l..
q. hall. Prominent members of the order
and their wives were present and the re-
ception was said to be the social event
of the season in the B. of l.. E. and
auxiliary circles of Atlanta
The Montgomery ladies present were
Mrs. John G. Spruell. Mrs. j. A. Hamn.
Mrs. Jack Wright. Mrs. z. R. Hall and
Mrs John Hunter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
WOMAN Qn0
SOCIETY.

meeting there will be a reading, an es-
say, and a literary game making the
evening one of literary and, social charm
The meetings will be on every other
Saturday. The number of members is
limited to twelve. There are at present
three vacancies, which will be filled at a
later date
The members are: Misses Isabel Aher-
crombie, Rebecca Rutledge, Genie Burke
Katherine Liddell. Carolet Metcalf, Carry
Nickle Maude Howe. frankie Haiti
wanger and Mary Virginia Jones.
The next meeting will be next Saturday
with Miss Isabel Abercrombie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
The Shah as a Chess PLAYER

The Shah of Persia is probably the best
chess player Of royal blood in the world.
Even when in Paris he found time to in
dulge in the game every now and then,
but he says that Europeans cannot play
1t. 1t is royal game, a divine game"
he is reported to have said the other day,
but 1t is a game that was not made for
Christians
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
ST. NICHOLAS
CLUB REoRGANIzED

The est. Nicholas" select little club
was reorganized yesterday for the year
at the home of Miss Rcbecca Rutledge on
Alabama Street
The officers elected were: President,
Adiss Rebecca Rutledge; Vice President
Miss Isabel Abercrombie; Secretary and
treasurer, Miss Genie Burke.
AS heretofore the object of the club is
Improvement along literary lines At ca III
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
SILK SELLING
IS ACTIVE

SELLING should be active with Sucn peau-
IS ACTIVE tfc collection Of the seasons newest
for you to choose rom prices
Beautiful Plaid Silks for waists $1OO and $3.50 yard
IS shades of "New Tafea" including Black worth Csc;
/ On special sale at 45c yard
Soft Lustrous White Lousne for waists, at s1Oo yard
n inch wide Guaranteed Tafeta; always worth S125,
Monday for 98c yard.
You must see the new dainty checks Of Black dWhie
Louisine Silks for Shirt Waist Suits and Waists there's de-
hghffd showing Of them for Monday at $1OO yard.
NEW MODELS satisfactory showing Of wv. b. Corses
49, in the latest Of the seasons models.
They represent the Of corsenakng in its perfection
II the exquisite modelling Of each curve and ne the beauty
and richness Of the materials and the wonderfully careful
Workmanship they stand without rivals :,
The showing includes the latest Extended Hip" models.
W. B. Corsets, $l.OO to $500.
Lavida Corsets, $3.50 to $3.50
SPECIAL SALE Always needed hoqssksspsr
HOUSE FURNISHINGS the sSe Closets es 0G You'll a' appreciate ,ss
so inch wide Bleached Damask at 22c yard.
80 inch wide, half bleached AlLmen Damask, at 39c
72nch wide Silver Bleached Pure Linen German Damask,
ut SIC yard.
22c 39c and 4sc yard
SIS All Pure Linen Napkins, $123 dozen.
20x40 Linen Hucka-back Towels at y lie each.
22x44 All Linen Huck-a-back Towels; hemsttched and
Damask border better towel anywhsrss for 5oc here
tomorrow Csc each.
Crash Tov1eIing in Twill and Huek, at 4 12c yard.
i 1914 Heavy Unbleaehed Sheeing at 18c yard
Extra heavy Marseies Spreads with fringe SITS value,
1t $t.98 each.
BLANKET SALE We open the in this department
better prepared than before; for
months we have gathered up all that is desirable in this ne
note the prices and examine the quality we mention merely
number or two
so pairs Castine 1O4 white wool silk ribbon bound worth
$3.50, at STAT pair.
50 pairs ia white WOOL silk ribbon bound worth $500
at S. 90 pair.
so pairs ia Garland; pure white California WOOL silk
bound pretty borders in assorted coors worth 5000 at 47
pair. 4
so pairs ia Mission Blankets pure white California
wool silk bound assorted coored BORDERS worth $685. at
$498 pair
IS pairs ia Gold Medal finest California WOOL silk
bound assorted coored borders. worth $780, STAT pair
500 Comforts special sale with the blankets
they are of Illuminated Cotton and Down filling and in
price from $500 down to SIPS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
DRESS This should be the busiest week Of the
GOODS WEEK. in dress good section. Stock

A Of
GOODS WEEK. in our dress good section Stock
at its very best QUILTING time here; and
prices reasonable These Of the reasons why:
so pieces solid eolored Atwood Panama, Chevio, Serge
and Granite, SO aud 40 inches wide all new esh stylish
Navy Brown, Castor, Olive Garnet Cray Black; as
s00' s. inches Wd sey yafS
Black Gray, Navy, Brown, Castor Garnet, Green Oxford
and Red though regularly sold at &c., we take third off
10 pieces of New Black Dress Goods 4S inch wide Zbe
line and Chevo, strictly a-wool guarantee is back Of
yard regular 75 grade too-omorrow at 4sc yard
WALKING HATSFoR Really they are lessons in effective
WOMEN AND GIRLS. simplicity; They show in most
done with felt hat, in the prevailing broad flat shape
pompon, and quill, wing and ribbon silk OF
with the walking Suits of today The majority Of
them were trimmed in our own workr0o and you'll agree
trimmed $100 to $500.
We call special attention to Draped Scratch Felt"
Hats trimmed with qulls $3.50 and $1.75.
THE INCOMPATIBLE ALICE" They stand on proud
BEST DOLLAR GLOVES. pinnacle of superiority
Of their own-do these
Incomparabe Alice" Dollar Gloves for Women and Children
Never have other gloves equaed them quayfor-prce
We guarantee these gloves and fit them the $OO
pair.
WARM UNDERWEAR Every kind, in fact, that's apt to
FOR WOMEN. be asked for Union Suits and
Separate Vests and Pants in
plentiful supply that people just this "Onia
Cut Jersey ribbed Union Suits; gray sizes A. S. g. so
each.
"Ftwep Vests and Pants, Jersey ribbed Of Sanitary
Australian WOOL steam shrunk white and gray; $00 EACH
CHATELA1NE BAGS Of black beaded silk oxidzed
frame, 81 90 value at &C. EACH
NEW BELTS. Of black Silk, with position back oxidzeo
and black buckles; Csc. and 39c. each.
NEW NECK RUFFS. Black and Blacx-and- white Liberty
Silk Neck-Ruffs. Pretty effects for
dressy times Styles varied and show many pleasing
details. $1.75 to $3.50.
WHITE WASH COTTON Handsome, fabrics, in
FOX FALL SHIRT WAISTS excellent assortment, for
the who wish to
make their shirwaists for fall according their
ideas.
These heavy goods extremely popular particularly in
white. his collection includes Plain and Fancy Chevios
Madras, in choice designs and Fleece Lined Pque &c.
Csc. yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
An Enlightening Instruction.

William Ousley, an octogenarian of
Chester, Pa, for many years has been
collector for an insurance company. On
an average he walks fifteen miles a day.
and has done so six days a week for
twenty years. He always stands up TO
his meals and he refuses to wear under
clothing. The old gentleman is hearty
and strong. In point of membership he
is the oldest Odd Fellow in the country
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Old China.

Miss Duchemin of Boston. has in her
possession some china more than 200 years
old, which was given to her grand
mother by the daughter OF a maid of
honor to Queen Anne.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH YOU,

1t is through advertising columns that keep in
touch with buying public Here tell them about the
goods, the Styles the qualities and prices. Here
phasize the broadgauge principles which govern the
shopkeepng Of today would be helpful the community
to which it You'll find buying Of more than
common interest to you just at this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Continued from Page Fifteen.

n NOUuEIHUIU 1IUu 1uB0 AAAISSH'
of them have known since that day when
just twenty-five years ago Miss Ida Camp
bell became the wife of Mr.. A. T. Han
non.
A number of congratulatory kilograms
from friends at a distance brought them
greetings while good wishes for many
returns of the wedding day were ex-
pressed by the guests who were indebted
to Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon for their delight
Gul hospitality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

The Noe Redit carries a full line
of those zoe Chocolates, CaromeIs
and Bon-Bons. Always fresh-aI-
ways good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

PICKLES, PICKLES, PICKLES.
Sweet, Sour, Mixed and Dill
Pickles. Genuine White Sour Kraut.
Phone 324. Morris & Stuckey, !
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

Everyone is talking about the Gin
namon Rolls at The Noe Redit. Have
you tried themP
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
q \ 4 \ \ \ \ \ y 4 y \ \ 4 ! ~
\ PERSONAL ITEMS. \

The name of President Roosevelt's sis
ter. Mrs. William Sheffield Cowles, on the
list of patronesses of the New York as
sembly ball. which will take place at the
Waldorf-Astoria on December il, war
rants the supposition that Miss Alice
Roosevelt will be present on that occa-
sion-Washingto Times.
OF Mrs. Sidney j. Bowie Of Admission.
one of the Alabama women visiting the
horse show in Atlanta, The Constitution
says: Mrs. Sidney J. Bowie was the
guest of honor at a beautiful luncheon
given by Mrs. j. u. Patterson.
Mrs. Bowie is one of .he handsomest
visiting women at the morse snow. and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

Candy-pulling at Catholic Fair,
Friday afternoon at o'clock at the
Auditorium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Mark Hanna's optimism.

Pittsburg Dispatch.
When Uncle Mark Hanna declares that
he sees the millennium in the relations
between capital and labor rapidly ap-
preaching Uncle Mark makes it plain
that, Whatever his shortcomings, he can
truthfully claim to be the champion op-
timist of the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
WE FEED THE TOWN.

Everything good to eat at Clouds.
Come and see. Joe Robinson.
'Phone No. $50. Manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
Not Like the Old Times.

Kansas City Tribune.
I he joint debate between Bailey and
Craddock at Topeka was a little more
zestful than the debate at Wichita. Still
II was tame " hen compared with other
affairs of the kind in Kansas. As, for in
stance. when the chairman of the Repub-
lican Congressional Convention in the old
First District regulated the discussion
with a six-shooter. and the sheriff OF
Dickinson County held the chairman OF
the delegation from Leavenworth County
to keep him from perforating the person
of the chairman of the delegation from
Atchison County. In looking back over
those glorious old days, it is sad to think
how Kansas has degenerated politically
Vegetables always Nice and Fresh
We receive all kinds daily.
Phone 324. Morris & Stuckey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
WOMENS AND CHILDRENS HOSE.

hundred the
ver ever shown They
re rhted
vou
Cents Pair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
SILK WAISTS.

WASH >.
The greatest showing ESQ silk
Tafd More
Navy
Of The
prices yesterday
$3.49 Each.
None on APPROVAL to be exchanged.
WOMENS WRAPS
all Carlos u inch long, read back Velvet collar
Royal a $3.50
Special Sales Price $5.47 EACH
TAILOR MADE DRESSES.
which by Saturdays all
the newest Nors and Position backs with the flare
IbGn Flake
vesuhsf Monday selling,
$3.50, $500, $780, $20OO
PEDESTRIAN SKIRTS.
200 Walking Atwood Melton Cloth full flare
tailored stitching, button back Navy, Black Oxford,
Good $500 Values at 1928 Each.
WOMENS AND CEILDREN'S HOSE
Here are hundred good Stockings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19

Ladies desiring score cards, call
Ruth's Jewelry Store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-19
PEDESTRIAN SKIRTS,

Skirts made alwod Melton Cloth flare
tailored of stitching button back Navy Black Oxford,
Good $500 Values at 1928 Each.
The colored American., 1902-12-20
HARTFORD HAPPENINGS,

Hartford, Conn.,, Special.-Connecticut
is experiencing some of the coolest
weather that has been felt here in four
years. The mercury has been down 20
ten below zero. The price of coal has
taken an upward fight again. and charf-
table societies are being organized by the
people to alleviate the suffering poor.
They are having many calls, but very
few from colored people.
The colOred voters of this city are put
ting up a stiff fight to get representa-
ton in the capitol. It is sad to see how
the Negro is left out of everything
when the dividing up spoil time comes,
but the voters of this city have made
up their minds that they must have some
thing and they will not let up until they
accomplish their aim.
Dr. Sinclair of Washington, D. c., is in
our city. He is a staunch race man.
The churches We're poorly attended
Sunday, on account of the storm. The
ladies of the Talcott st. Church gave a
fine concert in City Mission Hall last
week. 1t was a success. The annual Ap-
ron Bazaar of the a. NJ. E. Church was
held Thursday and Friday evenings.
The colored American., 1902-12-20
a Good American Citizen.

And then as tn eX-President pointed,
the face looked up-the expressive, AMI
mated countenanCe of Booker T. Wash
ington-and the voice went on
IF any one present ever entertained
sucA ideas, he is to witness a man whose
very history would shatter those thoughts
a colored man who can well afford to
bear the title of gentleman, scholar and
citizen. If any ever dreamed that the
rights of citizenship had been ill-bestow-
ed, he may be assured at once, for this
man has proven himself one of Americas
best and foremost citizens
1t was fully a minute before the audi
ence, reused from the spell in which the
words almost intoned had cast it, shook
itself and made the building tremble with
applause.
The two figures stood for moment
bowing-the one man among the leaders
of the one race, and the other the fore
most exponent of the other and the
Negro problem, at least for that moment,
was solved.
A moment later, when Booker T. Wash
ington, with all the elOquence of a man
OIL profound learning, with wit and humor.
anecdote and all the finished tact of an
orator, described the plight of the Negro
to-day, the audience broke in with round
alter round of applause.
The colored American., 1902-12-20
Raised $1,000 for School.

He declared manual training was the
salvation of the Negro; that the Berean
Institute was one of the instruments of
such salvation and that it should be
given not the $35 900 it asks to put up
building, but twice that. He declared
the Negro was brought to these shores,
not by his own volition, and the white
man, therefore, had a responsibility in
helping him.
So fOrceful were his words and those
of Colonel Mcclure and Robert c. Ogden.
who also spoke, that fully 5000 were
raised at once among the audience Rev.
DR.. Matthew Anderson, the principal of
the institute, whose students meet now
under the Berean Presbyterian Church,
in College Avenue. helped to bring about
th's result for he described in a forceful
way the work of the school and what It
hopes to attain ultimately.
THE day of the Negro with his white
wash brush and the Negro washerwoman
FHREE-COL AM SHR SHRDDD
has passed. he declared, ''and in their
stead have come the Negro mechanic
fighting for place with his white brother.
THE time will come when the Amer
lean employer will not ask is man
white or black, but can he do the work
0entimentalism will have passed. Men
will not take pity on a Negro because he
or his father had been a slave. Every
man will be measured by his market
able value"
He declared that $35, 900 was needed to
build school, and pointed to the 100
negroes who owned houses, with assets
valued at 100000, because of the lessons
taught them by the institutes building
ana loan association.-Philadelp Press.
The colored American., 1902-12-20
DIR. SHIELDS IN VIRGINIA.

Rev. A. W. Shields, former pastor of
the Virginia Avenue Baptist Church. and
a most able and eloquent pulpit orator is
doing revival work in Richmond Va. He
is in great demand as a revivalist. He
spent a week in Richmond, Va, not long
ago and followed that up with a sp1en-
dld weeks work in Ashland, Va, this
week he is in Bowling Green, Carolina
County and the most hattering reports
come to us from him. DR.. Shields never
fails to put in a good word for The
Colored American.
The colored American., 1902-12-20
AN EX- SLAVE.

Inere lives in ashland, Va. a Mr..
Canton Winston who has wealth in cash
and property to some $4,000 and is re-
Sarded as one of the most reliable free
holders in that little town. He was born
slave in 1856 and has made his fortune
through his own thrift and industry. His
former master is frequently a visitor to
his house and dimes with him and seems
more at home than any place else. Mr..
Winston is a blacksmith by trade and
does the larger part of the work for the
county. He has an interesting family
and is a pillar in his church.
The colored American., 1902-12-20
ASBURY CHOIR GIVES SONG SER
VICE IN BALTIMORE.

The Choir of Asbury Church, assisted
by Mrs. Estelle Maston, Mise Annie r.
Payne and Georgia MakaII, sopranos, and
Messrs- Jos. Wilson, tenor and VIM n.
Carter, bass of the Amphions. viii pre-
ent the OratOrio Emmanuel in the
Sharp Street Memorial Church, DR.. I.
l.. Thoma. pastor, Sunday evening, De-
cember q. The chorus will be supported
by Messrs. Bernardine Smith and Jas. T.
Harris, violinists.
Quite number of friends will accom-
pany the chorus to Baltimore via the r
and o., leaving here at 800 q. m. to-
morrow, Sunday. They will be met at
the station by a committee from the
church, including Dr. Thomas, the former
pastor of Asbury, who is quite an ad-
mirer of classic music. and he it is who is
responsible for the pleasant trip that will
be taken by director Lewis and his we'll
trained chorus.
The colored American., 1902-12-20
A-R. McGIRT, THE POET, IN TOWN

Mr.. J. E. McGirt, the bard of North
Carolina, and who has published two
collections of his poems in book form,
is spending a few weeks in the city. Mr.
McCiirt is young man of unusual attain
ments and of great poetic genius. As a
poet he ranks in the class with Paul
Lawrence Dunbar, A A Whitman and
others. The newspapers of the country
are giving his effusions fiattering notices
and his books are meeting with wide and
ready sale. These books can be had by
mail, and no Christmas present will be so
acceptable as a few copies of this book
to q friend
The colored American., 1902-12-20
Continued from first page

Here the ex-President, imposing in his
stature, and impressive in his voice and
every action, paused. The great audience
held its breath, while he turned full to
where a man sat on the stage-a man
dark of skin, but with a face wherein the
eyes danced with smiles. but the head
hung low as if ashamed of the atten-
ton this speakers words attracted to-
ward him.
The colored American., 1902-12-20

ndent that it will be brilliant one and
that he admission of Oklahoma will af-
ford him the exact opportunity he has
merited to make himself a national
character and for his name a secure place
in the reverence and esteem of all who
respect consistent republicanism and de-
votiOn to the highest calls of duty.