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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
MISS cARRoLL's DEATH.
Prominent Young Lady succumbs to
Typhoid Fever.

Prominent Young Lady Succumbs to
Typhoid Fever.
TROY. Nov. 25.-(Special This morning
at 3:15 O'Clock, Miss Alma Carroll, daugh-
ter of NJ. w. Carroll died at the family
residence in this city on Murphree Street.
Miss Alma had reached the age of abou.
26 years. and was in the bloom of youth.
She was taken i'll about two weeks ago
with typhoid fever. and grew gradually
worse until her death. She was a mem
her of one OF the most prominent fami-
lies of the city and her death is greatly
deplored by her many relatives and
friends.
The many friends Of James e Golson
in this city are greatly pained to learn
OF his death which occurred today at 11;%l
O'Clock at his home in Selma Mr.. Col
son resided here for some time and edit
ed The Jeffersonian. and while here made
many personal friends by his upright life
and gentlemanly bearing.
j. Randolph Brown, who has been In
the hardware business here for number
of years has sold out his stock of hard
ware to Coleman and White and Brant-
ley and Son, and will engage in other
business.
The Mayor has issued a proclamation
requesting a suspension of business on
Thanksgiving Day. and the business men
of our city have ALMOST unanimously
agreed to close up their places of bust
ness on that day.
California has 5000 trade unionlsts, Of
whom 10000 are In San Francisco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

ment of Hon. John Ellis Of Admission.
Grand Master Of the Independents Order
of Odd Fellows Of Alabama, who VA BE-
In Tuscaloosa on December .. From hsrb
he will visit many Of the West Aaebshna
lodges. He will institute new ledge ct
Reform.
On last wednesday Afr. Jeha Rtuh4sd
Laws Of Columbus Miss. and Nzzss Hes-
sic Wier Latham daughter ef Ms. II. y.
Latham, were married In the Fresh0ee-
rian Church at Carrellten. The eevsunony
was performed by the Rev. J. O. PsAagg
Of this city.
DR.. w. r. Melton, President Il tiss xss-
caloosa Female College, returned from
Lafayette last evening where he has been
attending the North Alabama Conference
Five prisoners were brought to town
yesterday by Deputy sheriff y. y. xss-
than and landed IN t,ie County taas en-
the charge Of Illicit distiiling.
train to Heton. the new furnace aewn
Eve miles north Of Tuscalossa. En- every
day except Sunday.
Judge w. 8. Thorington. Dean OF Law
at the University and On. q. A. SinltA,
State Geologist. have returned frem .
trip to Montgomery.
Captain Spencer Crosby q Mohsis. Of
the corps of engineers % the Un6eed
States army. was q visitsf to the city
yesterday.
Rev. 8. b. Mcclellan, recter Of Christ
Church, has returned frem q trip to
Montgomery.
Mayer w. q. Cochrane has returned
from a business trip to CarrolIton.
Mrs. NJ. z. Hargrove has returned from
visit to Montgomery.
Mrs. w. A. Parker is visiting relatives
| at Admission.
The kidneys are small but important
| organs. They need help occasionally
q g-H-H
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

WHAT MONTGOMERY NEEDED.
, Hrrison's New Quick Lunch Coun
ter is the SWEETEST thing in Mont
gcmery. You can now get jam-up
lunch in a minute at popular prices.
81 Commerce Stfeet. If.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
Stolen Property Recovered.

Last Thursday night a thief broke into
Bayne's restaurant from the rear There
was a big fat turkey in the window, stuff
ed with oysters and baked. This turkey
had been ratified of, and ]. P. Doherty
had won 1t and every passer by smacked
his lips.
1t seems that the thief liked turkey,
too, for he got out his knife and cut great
pieces of the breast off and took some
of the stuffing and after he had eaten a.
much as he desired he scattered the rest
of the carcas in all directions. so that the
interior of that restaurant looked like 1t
had been struck by a miniature cyclone.
After the thief had gotten his full he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
PERSONAL.

ETOppHINE laudanum, cocaine and LIQUOR
ntits nerma nently and painlessy cured al
60. no detention from business. action i'm
Itate leaves patient in natural healthy con-
E,,tmn without desire for drugs: cure guaran-
"a FOR $40; write for particulars. DR. Long
r. Atlanta, Ga. p-hu- wed fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

General Joubert's sllver-fitted jaunting
car. which was captured in South AZ
RIGA, il now at Woolwioh Arsenal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

master Turner'S office, will leave on De-
cember / for Arizona for the benefit OF
his health. He goes to the arid plains of
that Territody, where he will remain for
six months, and his hosts of friends here
sincerely hope that he will be benefited
by the change. He is one Of the most
popular railroad men in Selma. and there
is no one who knows him but will sin
cerely hope that the change will prove
beneficial and that he will return In the
spring strong, healthy man, completely
restored.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

Thanksgiving Day will be observed in
this city, but not in accordance with the
recommendation of His Excellency. Gov
ernor Jelks, as no services have been ap-
pointed by any of the churches. A bar
becue is to be given by the Evergreen
Pleasure Club near Murder Creek, about
six miles from the city. Families will
observe the day in the usual style, by
partaking of roast turkey. plum pudding
and mince pie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
MARRIAGE OF YOUNG COUPLE.
Miss Bessie Wilson's and Corneiiu

MISS bessie wilson's ana Cornellu
Ganong, Jr., Wed in Tuscumbia.
Tuscumbia. Nov. 25.-(Special) Miss
bessie Wilson and Cornelius Ganong. Jr.,
were quietly married yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock, at the residence of the
brides parents. Rev. j. d. Wallace,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church, off,
chatting. The marriage was witnessed by
only the relatives and intimate friends of
the contracting parties. The bride is the
daughter Of Robert J. Wilson, a promi-
nent citizen of Tuscumbia, and for many
years passenger engineer on the South
ern Railway between Memphis and Chat
tanooga. The groom is a most excellent
young gentleman, who recently removed
to this city from Iuka. Miss. They are
at home in Tuscumbia. the brides father
having presented them with handsome
and comfortable home. Numerous bridal
presents were received by the young
couple.
A telegram received from Rev. George
Stoves, pastor Of the First Methodist
Church, this city this morning, conveys
the pleasing information that Mr.. Stoves
has been returned to Tuscumbia for an
other year, by the annual conference of
the Methodist Church. in session at La
fayette. Ala. and that Tuscumbia was
unanimously CHOSEN. as the place 1or mold
ing the next annual conference. Several
strong petitions were forwarded to the
Bishop presiding requesting the return of
Rev Mr.. Stoves and to the Conference
asking for its next annual session. By
the first Of January this city will have
| completed the remodeling of the Meth
odist Church, at a cost of about $780,
and with the changes made in the build
ing 1t will be sufficient to accommodate
, the 300 preachers and delegates besides
| giving to Tuscumbia one of the very
handsomest and most modern church ed
| ifices in Northern Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

ALL charity patients desiring admIssion 10
Ss S sdmission card from any one Of Il. mus sa
lowing physicians: Drs. GoldthwaIte. McCon.
nico, Baker. Pollard and Billing. who compose
t1e visiting staff or from either the city or
o1unty physicians. ORA ThorinEton and Bll-
Ling. Bo-No-H>0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

This morning in Police Court Mayor Nc
Leod had two little negro boys before
him on a charge of fighting. One of them
had a bad eye, where the other had
struck him with a piece of iron. The
little negro was too small to put on the
chain gang, so the Mayor told his mother
If she would take him down in the jail
yard and thrash him he would not as
sess a fine. Pat Ahern produced the raw
hide and that old woman whipped the
boy till the large crowd commenced to
beg for him and then she let him go.
James Num- of Autaugaville has re-
membered the little Summerfield orphans
on Thanksgiving Day. He has sent an
order to his grocer in this city a barrel of
apples and a barrel of oranges, and on
Thanksgiving Day the little ones out
there will enjoy them greatly. Others
have done as Mr.. Num- and remembered
the children. The officers of the Home
here in the city have sent out four large
turkeys. and the little children out there
will have a good Thanksgiving dinner
along with the rest.
Last night at II o'clock telephone
message was received from Greensboro,
saying that the town was burning up and
asking for a FIRE engine and crew to be
sent there. The fire boys were all willing
to take the Uncle George fire engine
and go to the help of a neighboring city.
but on account of the lateness of the
hour a train and crew could not be pro-
cured and the assistance could not be
rendered. 1t vas learned here today that
the opera house block and six stores
were burned.
Mrs. V. B. Atkins returned home from
Sewanee this morning, bringing A. j.
Atkins. her son, with her. The young man
has had a long spell of fever. but is now
convalescing rapidly. which will be very
gratifying news to the friends of the
family.
r. f. Lutz, the hustling traffic manager
of the Western is among his Selma
friends today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

L,ro, INA bicycle Saturday; no name plate;
~ iithtly rusty; Solar lantern; black enamel
1eI, t 'r,y rims: No 2e7. S9o. Send infor-
nati7r TO W r. H., care Advertiser.
sTp AYF,D OR STOLEN-One small light bay
~. 1r,IIe black stripe across shoulder. Lib
lla i a"-ard will be paid for return to @.
w Tai Arrotstead Pike Road Ala. st
F0ITND-On the stage at AUDITORIUM night Of
ne Eet I.e, Jacket owners Will receive same
p o,. ealing at SOB South Perry St, proving
Pyoperty and paying for this advertisement
/ 0sT OR sToLEN-Bsy mare. white left
nina foot scar on left SHOULDER ;snes1 with hay
mo- ,r ~, moticn cr return 70 @. Z. Blackwell
Mt Carmel Ala ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

CONVICTS FOR HIRE-Bids will be received
by the Board of Revenue OF Montgomery Coun-
ty vntil Monday. Dec. 8, l9o2. at IL O'Clock
for the hire OF all persons sentenced to hard
labor for the county during the year eO3
for their term OF sentence. Bids must be for
one price for all. regardless OF age. sex or con-
dition; no classification; payments to be made
quarterly. The Board reserves the right 10 re-
feet any or all bids. By order OF the Board
len. Clerk. su-wed- II
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

Monday evening a daring negro thief
slipped behind the counter in the store
of r. ]. Myers at Gravella and grabbed
the contents of the cash drawer. which
contained about a. He darted swiftly
into the road, pursued by the proprietor
and a crowd OF men and boys. The ne
gro proved to be a sprinter and escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

A fire broke out here last night in the
rear of Williams Bros. grocery store. but
with a high wind prevailing at the time.
the fire department extinguished the
flames before they reached the interior
OF the building. The damage to the store
chiefly from water and smoke. is esti-
mated at 81. 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

LAIN sewing at home SO per week; materials
MT everywhere free; steady work; send ad-
|'essed envelope for particulars. Du Pont,
|ept. w 7, Lock Box 1872 Philadelphia, Pa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
WANTED-FEnfALE HELP.

AIDES, writing at home evenings, 81 per
|eek particulars free to all; send addressed
|velope. Filbert Dept. w 7, Box l4ll,
|hiladelphia, Pa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
NEGRo's LEGS CRUSHED.
He Was Stealing Ride on Train and
Fell

Evergreen. Nov. 25.-(Special )-Satur-
day night a negro stealing a ride on the
rods underneath a passenger coach, fell
to the ground as the train was moving
out of the city. the wheels crushing his
legs. DIR. Marcellus McCreary was called
to attend him. 1t was decided, however,
that he should go on to his home in
Greenville, before amputation would be
resorted TO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
WANTED.
Information Wante4.

Persons who have been benefited through the
Be Of Dr. Kilmer's Famous Remedy, Swamp
DOT. will kindly address ''R. ]. r." care
zGvertijer. u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

The kidneys are small but Important
organs. They need help occasionally
Prickly Ash Bitters is a successful kid
ney tonic and system regulator
adv-su-wea-fri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

JUST received stylish line of pants goods;
goods and At guaranteed and charges reason
able; also cleaning AMI repairing neatly done
Valentine OPP, at my old, stand. " Court
Square. II
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26
FOR RENT.

For RENTING or 4 connecting rooms for
with modern improvements; first
Ir second floor. F. W. Jackson, 32I S. Union
Etreet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

California has 5000 trade unionlsts. of
whom 10000 are ins San Francisco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

Etreet.
Irder and kept that way; Remington STANDARD
Lads Terry & Davant 1901 Moses Building
EOR RENT-The third story of the
~ building situated Lawrence ST
|nnos,te the postoffice and Immediately in rear
: The Advertiser building; these rooms are
Isi suited for offices sleeping rooms Ap-
M 10 H C. Davidson. Real Estate and In
Lnrance phone | 5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-26

WRITE Moler Barber College. New Orleans,
La about special offer for men to learn bar
|er trade: comparatively no expense; more
Experience in one month than years by old
|lethod! positions plentiful; see what we have
b offer: b. mh-6t
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31
KIMBLES.

NJ. c. Rowland made a business
trip to Scranton last Friday.
Lafayette Kimble of Aldenville is
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs
q. w Kimble, here.
Mrs. George Cron and son of
Hawley spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. William Weaver.
Alfred Tice of Hawley called ON
relatives at this place Saturday.
Rev. J H Watrous and William
Pelton Of Hawley were callers in
town Monday
Some democratic papers profess to
see in the visit Of Prince Henry a
reerudescence Of imperialism.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31
plNGMAN,s FERRY.


It is reported that persons sus-
pected with having smallpox are nl-
lowed TO go out aud mingle with
others IN the community ia some
sections The proper authorities
should be careful not to allow any
such liberty aud houses where cases
are thought to exist should be sup
piled with necessaries SO that the
inmates would have no occasion to
go away.
Armstrong; new ad is very at
tractive and the quality of their
goods is au iudueement to call
again
schaffansky, out1tter TO men and
boys at Port Jervis, must do fine
business to warrant him in so much
display No doubt he realizes it
pays for people fad that he does all
he promises.
Our fence club has lately been
discussing the article. which seems
to have been inspired at Harris
burg, relating to nominating and
electing constables who would see
that the game laws are enforced. It
was agreed that the law was detri-
ment to our interests for several
reasons. Leguminous crops are
greatly injured by the protected
rabbits.
The SO license Keeps out hunters
who would bring and spend consid-
cradle money with farmers. Ask
ing that complaints for infractions
of the law be sent to Harrisburg on
the quiet breeds a sneaking way Of
doing business. II the birds are
well protected as they should be
they are of great benefit to farmers
Good supervisors are more neces.
sary to our general prosperity than
alert constables. Unless man
knows how to build roads and hon
estly expends the tax he should moi
be elected to the Office. It might b,
a good plan to have a department. il
our state college to teach road max
ing and then compel all candidates
for supervisors to pass an eKamina
tion on the subject
The Snyder brothers have pur.
chased team Of large oxen of Ed
Drake for use in their lumber bust
ness in Porter.
Harvey Cron Of Centre has beer
quite ILL
Irving Angle has taken the con
tract to fill the washout nea
Gums for s55. There is anothe
, highway to the bridge and possibl
had this work been left until late
: it could have been done for less AM
5 without the necessity for a cas-
tax.
Edward Emery of Branchyille i
over here getting out lumber to re
build his house which burned las
7 fall.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31
something Good.

So many go to their druggists and
merely ask for 'something good"
for cough or cold Now if the
druggist has several remedies he
certainly will sell the one that does
not cost much. When you go to a
drug store better know what you
want. Ask for Mexican Cough
Syrup if you want the incest and
quickest cough cure twenty. Eve
cents will buy. Take no other.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31
Nauseating Medicine.

It is cruel to give your children
medicine that tastes nasty to cure
them of a cough or cold. A pleas
ant and effective remedy for sore
throat, weak lungs bronchial afTec-
tions and coughing spells is Mexican
Cough Syrup, and please don't for
get that it only costs 25 cents.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31
The American Girl.

The American Girl is as good
as her Eame.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31

Texas Is aflronted. A distinguish
ed English sci enlist neglected to
mention the finding of the Beaumont
oil field.
The friendliness Of the Filipinos
toward the United States is increas-
ing and viii continue to do so unless
the misguided sentimeltalist inter
feres by trying to convince them
that they have grievances.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31

Better health always follows a use
Of Mexican Root Pills, simply be-
cause they cleanse the system of
sickening and effete matter so thor
oughly and completely. It is a SIN
to remain constipated when Mexi-
can Root Pills only cost 25 cents
box.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31
A Danger Signal.

You have got a cough ana you
don't worry. Don't you know
cough is something terrible. 1t
leads to consumption and consump-
tion is killing thousands. Better
cure that cough, better cure it quick
ly. Get a 25 cent bottle of Mexican
Cough Syrup. No other remedy SO
nice to take.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31

Mrs. Carrie Lockwood on Penn
sylvania avenue returned home Sat
urday from a visit with relatives in
New York, Brooklyn and Jersey
City.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31

The human family are prone to
pain. Pain in the joints, in the
muscles. headache, backache,
rheumatism cramps, etc, certainly
make life miserable Therefore it
is a pity thatanY such sufferers hes
itate to expend 25 cents for Quick
Relief, the always sure external as
we'll as internal cure.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31
sANpYsTON


Tenants are looking up their abod s /
'or the coming year. Among them
note Peter Brink to Elmendorf
farm in Montague recently purchased
By him. Mr. Brink moves from the
farm Of Manning Hotalen. Lev. El-
lett win occupy the farm Of Mr.. Ho-
talen, removing from the farm OF
r. IL. Everltt near Layton.
a mite party was held at Peter
Knights near Bevans on Friday
evening. Everybody had good
time and are looking forward in an
tieipation Of as good at the next one.
The editor Of the PRESS takes a
unique view Of the "Gambling Sin"
when he says gambling, if done at
all, should be done IN secret. Mr..
Schwab wanted to buck the tiger,
presume, for the fun Of 1t, as he is a
very wealthy man. Gambling is
wrong 1 will admit and the worst
form Of gambling is always in secret,
at least in this locality. The winners
aud losers, however, are current gos-
sip the next day. If gambling was
done openly there would be much
less Of it.
Clinton Bevans, who went to hos
pital in New York for an operation
for appendicitis, has returned to his
home in almost perfect health. Ht
was absent about two weeks.
Eston Van Sickle, who has beer
assisting his father in business foi
the past two months in Ohio, return
ed home on Tuesday last. Estor
says loading cars is no picnic ant
requires plenty of muscle.
Thanks to "IIimbles' for reply t,
my question relative to postmaster
executing pension papers. A frienl
presented me with a guide giving
the law in full, but thank you jus
the same.
This winter has furnished splendic
ice for skating and nearly ever.
night our young people gather oi
some pond and spend the evening
and ! might say a good part Of tn,
night
There is a great deal OF sickness ii
this valley, more so than usual, AM
yet there are people visiting section
where smallpox is said to be plenti
ful and nobody thinks anything abou
it. Where is our board of health t
order such persons in quarantine
They should act at once and put
stop to this foolish running int
places infested with that scourge.
MRS. JOSHUA SHAY.
A gloom was cast over this con-
munity on Tuesday evening whe
the announcement was made tina
Mrs. Jane Shay, wife of Joshu
Shay, had been found dead Mi
Shay had gone to Branchville an
upon his return was surprised nc
to find his wife at home. He wen
TO the neighbors aud not finding he
returned to the house to finish doin
his night work. Having Occasion
go into the corncrib he was horrifie
to find her lying on the floor dead.
She was a woman whose han
was always ready to assist the sic
or the needy and was greatly love
for her many virtues. She leave
one soG, Loren, now at school O
Newton. She was about 54 years
age. >
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-01-31

You ought to thank God you do
not suffer from piles Inward or
external, sore or bleeding piles are
awful Tell your friends who suffer
that Pile-ine is guaranteed to cure
or money refunded.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-12-28
SHREWD WOMEN CROOKS.
In Criminal walks the Sex % Keepno
We'll Tn With Man.
From he Ner Orleans Times- Democrat.

From the Nep Orl.ons Tines Democrat.
Women are making progress along mora
than one line" remarked an old member
Of the police force. A recent example shows
that they are quite as efficient az men In the
matter Of safe-blowinR. Woman In the role
OF safe-bower is new to the police. The
fact is that the operation OF & male offenders
has heretofore been confined to offeno~s Of the
davime or Of tie early part Of the
night. But here comes story from Ten
nessee OF the arrest of several women who
belong to gang OF expert cracksmen, and
who actually took part in safe-blo wing In a
small town near Nashville. where they robbed
a bank and got s1.700
Women have often developed into expert
foreers. as for instance in the recent case of
an American woman abroad who succeeded
in conducting a forgery scheme for a con-
considerable length of time. and until she had
fraudulently collected a vast sum OF money.
They make high-class pickpOckets, and. In
fact, are Infinitely more successful In this line
OF work than mon.
One curious fact in this connection despite
of oiIenc OF this kind committed by women.
men are never on the lookout for tho female
s Srss t,syd qS p
10 pick mans pocket They can got closer
can iii the diamond pin out Of hs scarf. nip
ri seh ard SSsS or any Ss Sfhsr
of anything wrong.
I'm that kind OF differing. too. peculiar to
klentomapia, she Is more successful because
In this instance OF the way she dresses apo
counters in dry goods stores. II man.
for instance. should go into a drv goods
tumble over them, apparently for the .,ur-
pose of INSPECTION, he would at once Grouse
the SUSPICION of every clerk within visual
exactly the same thing without exciting tho
least suspicion. II Is simply looked upon a.
u matter OF comparative ease for the kepto-
mqn'a'.
"Bnt tho woman safe- blower IL q new typo.
as far as my experience goes. and ] suppose
IL simply means that the police Of the country
will soon b, confronted with many new
pro bier ms 10 dealing with the female offender.