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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27
New.c in Brief.

=. =e.. =. =. tzstS =. ss<SJ Beckham, John D. Fuller and L. R. Cren- shaw, charged with gaming, were continued yesterday afternoon by Recorder Arlington until April 3. These men were arrested Wednesday at noon by Patrolmen J, Nj. Smith and E. P Smith while shooting dice in the Government saloon, at the corner of Dexter Avenue and Lawrence Street. The additional charge of permitting gaming was docketed against Crenshaw.
 SHERIFF ". R. Waller of Montgomery County received a telegram yesterday from Sheriff & M. Crawford of Jackson, Ga. in structng him to hold the negro Emanuel Crowder arrested Wednesday night in Mont gomery a warrant charging him with the murder of his father-in-law at Jackson. Georgia deputies will be in Montgomery to- day for Crowder.
 OSCAR FIELDING, Will Fielding and Oscar Harris negroes arrested in Montgomery about a week ago on charge of burglarizing freight cars and against whom charges of stealing from cars at Banner were afterwards brought by Deputy Sheriff S. S. Belser, waived ex- animation before Justice B. c. Tarver yes terday afternoon and in default of bail were committed to the county jail.
 THE following appointments were announced yesterday from the State Executive Depart ment: A. R Forsyth. Notary Public. Jef- ferson Countj H J. Burns, Notary Public. Lauderdae County; c. E. Fuller Notary Public, Houston County; Alava M. Wade, Constable Morgan County.
 NATHAN LOVEJOY, a negro was confined in the Montgomery County Jail yesterday by or der of Justice J. B. Fuller on charge of ernlszzlement,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27
Drowned in Bayou.

Charlottesville, Mo, March 8.-Walter Chism, Luther Osew and Jennie George were drowned in Pemisaott Bayou, Ark, eighteen miles south of here, while re- turning from prayer meeting in a canoe Their craft was overturned. All the bodies have been recovered. Miss George and Owens were to have been married within a fortnight. Owenss body is held awaiting relatives from Kentucky, hl5 home. The other bodies were buried
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27
Joe Jefferson in New Role.

West Palm Beach. Fla, March 26-Jo- seph Jefferson, the distinguished actor, will appear here in a new role-as Presi- dent of an electric light and power com pany. which has been organized here. The company. in addition to furnishing light and power. will manufacture ice on an extensive scale. The capital is $50. 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27
ASSESSMENT BOARD.
No Public Action on Taxable Val.
 uation,

uation.
 The State Board of Assessment held it's third sitting of the week yesterday in the office of State Auditor Sowell. The Board held an executive session.
 1t is understood that the assessment of certain railroad property of the State was passed upon but no public announce ment was made of any action of the Board. Whatever is done by the Board will be made public when its work is com pleted.
 The Board will occupy the remainder of the week in passing upon the taxable valuation of the railroad and telegraph propertY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

14th Cavalry. and of the 17th Infantry First Lieutenants Charles J. Nelson and Joseph H. Hall.
 The troops to go to the Philippines are scattered at present in the West, from Texas to the State of Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27
AN INTERESTING STORY.
"His Name Was 'Bobs' to B
 Printed in The Advertiser.

Printed in The Advertiser.
 The Advertiser has made arrangements to publish in its columns His Name Was Bobs' D, Reginald Lang's latest and best story.
 The story deals with the troubles, trials, tribulations, love and triumph of an ex- traordinary young man and is of ab- sorbing interest
 His Name Was 'Bobs' will begin next Sunday and will be published from day to day until It's conclusion.
 You should make arrangements to se- cure copies of The Advertiser if you en- joy good fiction. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27
Service at St. John,s.

The lenten services for business men at St. Johns Episcopal Church today will begin promptly at F o'clock and will continue twenty minutes. Business men are especially invited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

We sell thirty-two tickets for one dollar.
 Pasteurized Milk, Cream and But ter, Butter Milk and Cream Cheese.
 City Creamery Co.,, 13 Monroe St. Phone 1112.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27
Edward to Visit Scotland

London, March 26.-It is officially an- nounced tonight that the King, accom- panied by the Queen, will visit Scotland in May. Their Majesties will arrive at Dalkeith Palace, the seat of the Duke of Buccleuch six miles from Edinburg May Il. and will remain until May 15.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

The McManus stock of fine buggies, carriages, runabouts. etc., at adminis- tratrix's sale. Big bargains. 5t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

Silllcus-Women always go to extremes. Cynicus-That's right. If they are not in the height of fashion they are in the depth of despair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27
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MT. George Patton. a we'll known manufao- turer of Chattanooga, Tenn. Is visiting his hnsman, MT. John c. Carter at Chisholm. Mir. Patton. although citizen of the South great many years. was a Federal soldier, an officer of a New York regiment and has just been attending the Grand Army meet ing in Birmingham. Forty years ago Mir. Patton spent something over a year in Mont gomery and has not been here since that time He expresses himself as being amazed at the material progress made by the Capital City of Alabama and says 1t is keeping pace with the other live cities of the South. Hon. P. J Hamilton of Mobile spent last night fin Montgomery en route to Auburn, where he will lecture tonight before the student body of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. MT. Hamilton's subject will be British West Florida" He is recognized as one of the leading historians and men of let ters of Alabama While in Montgomery he was the guest of Hon. Thomas M. Owen. Di- rector of the State Department of Archives and History.
 Mir. Henry H. Matthews. Inspector General of the Grand Commandery, Knights Tamplar of Alabama left yesterday for Decatur, where the commandery at that place win be in- speoted. The Birmingham commandery will be inspected tonight.
 
 of three months at Hot Springs. Ark. MT. Hardaway has been in i'll health and his friends are pleased to know that he is much improved.
 Colonel Harvey P. Jones. State Back Tax Com missioner. has returned from Walker County wthere he represented the State in the ad- justment of some important tax matters. Rev. w J. Elliott will preach the opening sermon today nt the fifth Sunday meeting of the Montgomery Association to be held with Mt Hebron Church near Elmore Captain A. s. Gerald. Chief of the Montgomery Police Department. who has been ill., was reported yesterday to be very much improved. Messrs Berney Saffold and M c. Stallworth of Mobile spent yesterday in Montgomery. Mir. J. B. Purdy of Birmingham was in the city yesterday.
 MT. D. P. Ray of Tallassse was in Montgomery yesterday. MT. c. M. Forbes of Thomasville. Ga. is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

Rev. W. J. Elliott will preach the opening sermon today at the fifth Sunday meeting of the Montgomery Association to be held with Mt. Hebron Church near Fillmore
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

Captain A S. Gerald Chief of the Montgomery Police Department. who has been i'll, was reported yesterday to be very much improved
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

Colonel Harvey E. Jones. State Back Tax Com missioner. has returned from Walker County wthere he represented the State in the ad justment of some important tax matters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

Iessrs. Berney Saffold and M. c. Stallworth of
 Mobile spent yesterday in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

MT. Terry Hardaway has returned from stay of three months at Hot Springs. Ark MT. Hardaway has been in i'll health and his friends are pleased to know that he is much improved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

MT. D P Ray of Tallassee was in Montgomery yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27
All Quiet at suriaeo.

MT. c. NJ Forbes of Thomasville. Ga. is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

Mir. J. B. Purdy of Birmingham was in tn, city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

Mir. Henry H. Matthews. Inspector General of the Grand Commandery. Knights Tamplar of Alabama, left yesterday for Decatur, where the commandery at that place win be in speoted. The Birmingham commandery will be inspected tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-27

NATHAN LovEJOY, negro, was confined in
 the Montgomery County Jail yesterday by or
 der of Justice J. B. Fuller on charge of z emlszzlsment>
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Real Estate Transfers

The following deeds of bargain AM
sale were entered of record in tn,
Clerks Office of ockbridge count,
during the week ending Dec. 30.
Frank Il. Glasgow and wife to J
r. Arthur, lot on Fitz Lee street il
Glasgow, 1915.
Susannah Preston Miller to James
NJ. Zollman, 1870 acres southwe st o
Lexington, adj. w. B. Wallace
SO, 900.
Irene r. Brannaman to J. A
Brooks, 1874 acres on which grantoi
resides.
Mrs. NJ. A. Morrison to John W.
Kelley, go acres on Kerr's Creek.
John w. Kelley to Oscar H.Swartz-
ell, go acres on Kerr's Creek. adj. j. A.
Dixon, $3.50.
Oscar II. Swartzel to Miss |. Lena
Lam, go acres on Kerrs Creek, adj.
J. A. Dixon, $3.50.
Robert Catlett, special commits
sioner, to Fred Caul, lot in Goshen
Land and Improvement Co., 5000.
Katherine G.. Paxton to W. T..
Robey and f. f. Robey, 80 acres adj
J. II. Dunlop, the eastern part OF
"Waverlyn tract.
q. ID. Letcher, special commissioners,
to A. w. Hartman, Jr., 40 feet on
Smith street in Lexington, $105.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
ChriStnlaS"s'sss

ARE YOU READY FOR 1T? If not perhaps ofel n
suggestion that will be of service to you.
WEDO NOT OFFER toys books china and such like we
have many things both useful attractive which
tons may presents old young the following
WORK BOXES, COLLAR and CUFF BOXES, BRUSH and COMB
SETS, COLLAPSBLE DRINKING CUPS Tin leather cae) NUT
PICK SETS. PURSES, POCKET BOOKS, HAND BAGS, WRIST
BAGS and other things.
SHAWS. WE lave splendid stock of shaws both knit and
woven, from little "beakfa shawl up to big blanket shawl
Hoods Fascnao Toques Gloves in well nigh endless variety
All of Mitts and Gloves from l0c. to $l75 pair
FUR COLLARETTES. CHIFFON BOAS, NECK RuFFS
handsome appearance well exceedingly comfortable the
They great colaress
vogue also SILK MUFFLERS We show beautiful line of
these a from Soc up.
If YOU CAN THINK of nothing else give him (o her
HANDKERCHIEFS. And in these think excel The
price is from As dozen 81 piece None higher than
that And the variety includes cotton cambc aponette linen silk
plain hemmed hemstced embroidered and laced Also initial hand
kerchiefs cotton, linen and silk, from 10 so
HERE is AN ITEM the like of which you have before
INDIAN BEAD CHAINS We have lot of genuine Bead Chains
Chippewa Indians in he great Northwest They
great variety patterns highly will be sold
very prices considering the of work them 1t takes
a squaw about a day ard half to make
CANDY, NUTS ORANGES etc. We are prepared furnish
any quantities large small lowest possible
figures quality We offer cheap
trashy goods price.
EvERGREENS-we expect to hove limited supply of ever
greens decorations including Smax Holly Palms Long
needle Pines Gray Moss These make beautiful display and will
keep fresh and green for weeks. Leave your orders
WE OFFER for the of friends the handsomest
gotten Being handsome expen
sve have limited number only but have for YOU Ask
fancy will give it house all the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Address
A. S. ABEL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors,
BALTIMORE, MD,
Trustees Sale

The undersigned, Jno. w. Kelley, trus-
tee, will on SATURDAY, the 10Th DAY
OF DECEMBER, 1908, at II NJ, on the
premises In Lexington, Va, under and
pursuant to two deeds Of trust exec uted
by Geo. l.. Lewis and Esther Lewis, his
wife. dated March both, 1885, and recorded
in Rockbridge County Court Clerk S
Office In Deed Book XXX. Page 264, and
the other executed by Geo. Lewis and
Esther Lewis, his wife, dated Dec, mber
Both, 1885, and recorded in Deed Book
Y.Y., Page 1873, sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, certain house and
lot In the town OF Lexington, Va. Join
ing the lots OF Jno. Illig, decd, the
colored Baptist church and Others, being
the same house and lot that was conveyed
to the said Geo. Lewis, by S. II. Letcher,
Commissioner, and recorded In Deed Book
X.X., Page 263.
TERMS OF SALE; Cash In hand
sufficient to pay the balance OF the debts
secured by said deeds OF trust and the
cost OF advertising sale, the balance In
one year from the date OF sale, evidenced
by the bond Of the purchaser bearing In
terest from day Of sale, homestead waived,
and secured by deed OF trust on the
property purchased, or at the option OF
the purchaser. he may pay all cash.
JNO. W. KELLEY,
nov 1S 4w Trustee
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Mr.. MOhler and Miss Adair t.
Wed This Afternoon

A pretty home marriage is an
nounced to take place this after.
noon at $50 o'clock at the home
Of the bride near Kerr's Creek
The contracting parties will be
Miss Minnie Trevey Adair, daugh-
ter of Mr.. j. l.. Adair, and Mr..
James Webb Mohler, son Of Mrs.
c. NJ. Shewey of Kerr's Creek.
Rev. ID. A. Penick will be the
officiating minister.
The bride, who is popular and
attractive young lady, will be
becomingly dressed in a gown of
dark blue cloth. There will be no
attendants. The parlor will be
decorated tastefully with evel-
greens and an arch of the same.
Only few friends will witness
the marriage, and after the cere-
mony supper will be served.
After an extended visit to
friends in Rockbridge county,
Staunton, New Ross, Ind, and
Abingdon, ILL.,, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mohler will go to Grinnell, Iowa,
where they ll.make their home.
The groom has been a resident Of
that place for some years.
Numerous and handsome pres
ents testify the esteem in which
the bride is held by a wide circle
of friends.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Christmas Entertainments at
the Sunday Schools

All the Sunday schools of Lex
ington held inter esting Christmas
entertainments this year Coco
audiences were present and the
occasions were of considerable in
terest to children, parents and
friends.
Last Wednesday afternoon the
Baptist Sunday school held q
pretty entertainment, consisting of
songs and recitations. A collec-
ton was taken for missions in
China. Santa Claus made his
appearance from a chimney built
of candy-boX bricks, which he
distributed to the eager children.
The superintendent of the school,
Mr.. b. H. Gorrell, presided. Miss
Rosa Quisenberry, organist.
The entertainment at r. E. Lee
Memorial Episcopal Sunday schoo,
took place Thursday afternoon.
An interesting service of songs
and carols was held, followed by
the distribution of a treat and
presents to all the children. DR..
r. j. McBryde, the rector, con-
Quoted the services.
A large and expectant crowd
gathered - 3eechenbrook Sunday
school Mr..day afternoon for their
entertainment. An interesting
program was rendered consisting of
songs and recitations and the dis
tribution of an excellent treat.
The exercises opened with Script
ure reading by DR.. Charles Manly
and prayer by Rev. j. H. Light.
Mr.. j. Med. Adair, the superinten-
dent, presided. Miss Annie Benson,
organist.
At Trinity Methodist church
Monday evening the Sunday school
rendered an entertaining program
before crowded house. The
exercises began with a professional
by the school, which was followed
by an excellent service of song and
recitations. The distribution of
treat to the members of the main
school and home department, and
the presentation of gifts to num-
Der of children for perfect attend
ance, brought the exercises to
close. An old-tlme hymn by Mr.. J
NJ. Sensensey was sung as solo,
which was much enjoyed. Miss
Bessie Quisenbsrry presided at the
organ.
The Presbyterian Sunday school
and friends filled the lecture room
yesterday Afternoon for the Christ
mas entertainment. A log cabin
with a chimney of candy-box
bricks adorned the platform and
when Santa Claus appeared the
chimney was demolished and
carried off by the children as
trophies of the occasion. An at
tractive program of songs and
Rotations was presented. Mr.. F.
Il. Glasgow, the superintendent,
presided. Miss Lilly Catlett, organ
ist
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Rev. Mr.. Booker's Resignation

The Lexington Presbytery helo
a called session in the lecture room
of the Presbyterian church of Lex.
ing 5on on Monday evening to act
on the resignation of Rev. j. f.
Booker as pastor of Timber Ridge
Presbyterian church and to hear
his request to enter upon his new
duties as superintendent of the
evangelistic and home mission
work of the Synod of Virginia
His resignation was accepted and
his request to assume his new
duties was granted.
There were present at the meet
ing the moderator, Rev. Henry
Miller, Rev. Mr.. Booker, Rev. DR..
Thornton Whaling, Rev. DR.. l.. r.
Turnbu,l, Rev. Mr.. MoCown, Rev.
A. H. Hamilton, Rev. ID. A. Penick
and Prof. Addison Hogue.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Springfield
Gazette C0,teSpondSHcC.

Gazette C0jte5p0ndSHcC.
Dec. 20. -MissLelia and Annie Watts
left last Thursday to visit relatives in
Lynchburg.
Miss Scotia Starke is spending the
holidays at her home here.
Mr.. Hubert Watts is visiting rela-
tives In Fluvanna county.
Mr.. Richard Ruff and Miss Mary
Ruff OF Lexington, were the guests OF
the Misses Starke from Friday until
Sunday.
Mr.. ID. H. Ralston, after a brief
stay in the neighborhood, returned
10 Harrisonburg, Va, Monday.
Mr.. John Martin OF Buchanan, is
the guest OF his uncle, DR.. A. Nash
Johnston.
Mr.. Howard L. Kennedy OF Natural
Bridge, is spending the holidays at
his home in Lexington.
CLOVER BLOSSOM.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
" arrock- Richardson Almanack

The Warrock- Richardson AlmanacR
published by Clyde W. Saunders OF Rich
mond, this veal contains large amount
of important information hitherto not
found in that valuable publication.
Among the matter is complete draft OF
the game laws, the franchise section Of
the Constitution, the law on wills, q
conn lete postal guide Of the State, the
last congressional and gu5ernational
vote, a list Of the Federal officers in the
State, postal laws, directory of STATE
institutions and the judiciary, the popu-
latlOn OF counties and cities, the court
and county officers, and other matters OF
value and interest to people in general,
Price by mail, 10 cents per copy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
A Frightened Horse

Running like ld down the street dump
ing the occupants, or hundred Other
accidents, are every day occurrences. II
behooves everybody to have reliable
Salve handy and there's none as good a.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Burns, Cuts,
Sores, Eczema and Piles, disappear
quickly under its soothing effect 25c, al
b. Ii GOrrcllS drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Baptist Pastor Remembered

Rev. DIR. Charles Manly, pastor of
the Lexington Baptist church, was
pleasantly remembered by his CON
gregation last Wednesday afternoon
when crowd of his parishioners
carried othe parsonage an abundance
of supplies for the larder. DR.
Manly wishes to express his apprecia
tion for such an expression of regard
and thoughtfulness.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postof.ice for the week ending Dec.
21st:
Clark, Mrs. Margaret.
Hollins, Charles.
Margust, John.
Hendrix, Miss Martha.
Kirckwood, Rev. r. G.
Wood, Mrs. }. II.
Persons calling for these letters
will please say they ara advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON. p. Nj.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Town Treasury Increased

Fines imposed the day after
Christmas by Mayor Walker fol
disorder amounted to over 800
At the bottom of it all was the
usual cause-tOO much liquor.
Following are the names of the
liberal persons who thus con-
tributed to the town fund:
Joe Hinton for disorder, drunk
and carrying concealed weapons,
S60.85.
Herber. Madison and Charles
Johnston, each $40.
Andrew Gillian and VIII Ware,
each 1915.
John Ruley, SIS and costs.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers

If you have offensive pimples or erup-
tons, ulcers on any part of the body,
aching bones or joints, falling hair,
mucous patches, swollen glands, skin
itches and burns, sore lips or guns, eat
j clustering sores, sharp, gnawing pains,
then you suffer from serious blood poison
or the beginning of deadly cancer. You
may be permanently cured by taking
Botanic Blood Balm %. b. b. made
especially to cure the worst blood and
skin diseases. Heals every sore or ulcer,
even deadly cancer, stops all aches and
pains and reduces all swellings. Botanic
Blood Balm cures all malignant blood
troubles, such as eczema, scabs ana
scales, pimples, running sores, carbuncles,
scrofula. Druggists, 81. To prove it
cures, sample OF Blood Balm sent free
and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co.,
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free
medical advice sent in sealed letter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-30
Fight Will Be Bitter

Those who will persist in closing Their
ears against the continual recommends
ton of DR.. Kings New Discovery fol
Consumption, will have long and bitter
fight with their troubles, if not ended
earlier by fatal termination, Read what
II. X. Beall Of Beall, Miss, has to say:
last fall my wife had every symptom of
consumption She took DR.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once and
four bottles entirely cured her, Guaran-
teed by h. H. Gorrell, druggist. Price
SOC. and S1.00. Trial bottles free.