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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29
SUMMER EXCURSION RATES TO NEW YORK, BoSTc
 AND THE EAST

The Central of Georgia Railway and its connection now have on sale at all coupon ticket offices in the Southeast excursion tickets to New York, Boston and other Eastern cities and resorts via Savannah and Steamships of the Savannah Line. good returning until October 31st, 1908 Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. Rates much less than all rail The rail ride to Savannah is quick and pleas ant, through sleeping cars. The ocean voyage is smooth and refreshing. Nine new and magnificent ships. More fre- auent sailings than in previous years. Im- proved service aboard ship. Evening course dinners.
 For further particulars, apply to your nearest agent or Fred B. White.
 Commercial Agent,
 No. Commerce St., adv-tf. Montgomery. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

lo:255, one of the best known citizens of this county departed this life While he was known to be quite sick his death was unexpected. Mir. Booker was tax collector of this county and city alderman. He was very popular and for many years had taken an active interest in politics. He was 50 years of age, and his death was caused by Bright's disease. He leaves wife and one daughter, who nave the deep sympathy of the community. The remains were inferred here this afternoon, the ceremonies sbeing very impressive. A large concourse followed the remains to the cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29
Your Druggist Will Buy It Back.

You assume no risk when you buy Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and Diar- rhoea Remedy. All druggists will refund your money if you are not satisfied after using it. It is everywhere admitted to be the most successful remedy in use for bowel complaints and the only one that never fails. It is pleasant, safe and re- liable. All druggists. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

If you have no appetite for your meals something is wrong with your digestion. liver and bowels. PriclSly Ash Bitters cleanses and strengthens the stomach. purifles the bowels and creates appetite, vigor and cheerfulnesa
 adv-wed-f -fri-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

Rev. MT. Norton, representing the fund for disabled preachers, was in Lafayette Sunday and, at the close of the morning exercises, presented his cause in a most touching manner. He announced that about $500 had been raised towards buy ing home in Lafayette for Mrs. Eugene Hawkins, the widow of the presiding eld- CT who died here last year. He preached at night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

Monday evening the Misses Mary and Bessie Jones entertained number of friends in honor of their guests, Misses Smith of Macon, Ga. A most delightful evening was spent in finch and social converse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

Monday evening at Woods Opera House most delightful German was given by the young men in compliment to visiting young ladies. The German was led by Miss Anabelle Pearson of Tuscaloosa, and MT. Holt Smith of Montgomery. The mu- sic was furnished by the Opelika String Band.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

Last Sunday George R. Moore who is Superintendent of the Oakley saw mil at Braehead, Bibb County, had his leg broken by his horse running away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29
FUNERAL OF MIR. BOOKER.

He Was Very Popular in His Home
 County.
 Opelika, July 2s.-(SpeciaD.-In the death of B. R. Booker here last night at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

Saturday last Nick Furniss. a young negro, was placed in jail here. He IS accused of committing an assault upon a negro girl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

protracted meeting is in progress at the Baptist Church here and considerable interest is being manifested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

The regular session of the County Court was not held last Monday, it was con- tinued until Monday, Aug. 3.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

If the Baby is Cutting Teeth,
 Re sure and use that old and well-tried remedy. MRS. WINSLOW'S S SOOTHING SYRUP, tor children teething. It soothes the child, sottens the gums, allays all pain cures Nind coils and Is the besr remedy for diarrhoea Twenty. tVo cents a bottle so-Weo"FA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

Mrs. Closefist-"Oh. do give me a new bonnet, my dear It will set all my friends talking" Closefist-"If you're after noto- riety. why don't you get the old one made over? That will make your friends talk twice as much. Judge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29
ATCHIsoN IS ARRAIGNED.
Bond Fixed at $2,5oo, Which He
 Fails to Give.

Centreville, July 2S-(Special. )-The pre- liminary trial of Ed Atchinson, a white man, who Tuesday of last week killed the grandfather of his wife with a rock, was held at Blocton yesterday before Judge John A. Wood After hearing the evidence bail was fixed at $2,5OO. The de- fendant failed to give the required bali and is now in the county jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

He also had herd of fine Rolled Angus cattle, which had been stabled in this barn, but fortunately had been only l few days before removed to another pas ture. The loss on barn and hay will be about $500, with no insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29
BARN AND CONTENTS BURNED.
Property of A. F. Rebman Struck
 By Lightning.

Courtland, July 2S.-(SpeciaD-Last night during terrible thunder and rain storm the barn of A. F. Rebman was struck by lightning and totally destroyed. Be- sides the destruction of the barn, MT. Rebman suffered a loss of about $4OO on twenty-five or thirty tons of extra fine clover hay, which he had recently cut and stored in the barn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

H. c. Sparks, the negro lawyer that was
 to be hanged here next month for mur-
 der has obtained a rehearing and the
 hanging will be delayed. The execution of the law has been delayed for nearly two years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

The warm nights have brought out the hatless automobile parties in New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29
IN MEMORY OF WESLEY.
Bi-Centennia1 Services Are Held in
 Lafayette

Lafayette. July 2S.-(special. .)-Sunday at the Methodist Church the bi-centennial exercises in memory of John Wesley were held. The program furnished by the Publishing House of the Methodist Church was carried out in full These exercises were held at II o'clock instead of the regular preaching. The pastor, Rev. A. J. Notes.-The, delivered an eloquent tribute to the life-worK and character of Wesley. The exercises were very interesting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

GROVES CHRONIC CHILL CURE. cures the chills that other chill tonics don't cure. No Cure. No Pay. 50 cents.
 adv-wed- -fri-su-wk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

Mrs. George Mutch, an estimable Chris l tian lady, died at her home here day be-
 fore yesterday. She was reported sick only a few hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

The Courtland Gun Club perfected or ganization yesterday by the election of c. M. Sherrod, President. and Jack Shackel- ford. Secretary and Treasurer. John H. Wallace Jr.. of Huntsville, was the in- vited guest of the club and entertained the audience with some good shooting MT. Wallace is perhaps the best shot in the State, his record of 9S out of 100 pos sible shots being so far as your corre- spondent knows, unsurpassed by any of the shooters of Alabama.
 It was decided to hold an all days shoot in connection with shooters barbecue on the 18th of August. A challenge was sent to the Town Creek Gun Club to shoot a match of fifty clay pigeons, ten men to the side, for a trophy. The Decatur and Leighton clubs will also be invited to participate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

  Nashville Service
  through No to
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  all point  andN R. R.,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-29

Trains 37 and 3S carry Pt lanta and New Orleans, witt sleeping car New York and Atlanta and New Orleans
 through coach Atlanta to Macon Il a. m. and LaGra
 e. B. Tyler. c. A., Mont e P. A., Atlanta, Ga.; R- Charles A. Wickersham. F.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
HAVE MANY GRANDPARENTS

Dover, Dec. 21.-Little Helen Louise and
William Avery Hughes. twin children OF
DR.. end Mrs. Avery Hughes, enjoy tho
Distraction Of having eight living grand
parents and great at-grandparsmts. and eN-
pect TO fare well ON Christmas Day.
Tho twins were born in Dover three
years ago but now live in Washington,
10. c., with their parents. The mother
of tie twins IS daughter OF Dr. and
Mrs. L. A. II. Bishop. OF this place, and
while a resident here was prominently
identified with the social and musical
life of the town. serving for many years
as ORGANISE Of Christ p. Z. Church.
Tho living grandparents and great
grandparents of these Interesting twins
are as follows; DR.. c. A. Hughes and
wife, of Washington. ID. c., father and
mother OF DR.. Avery Hughes; Colonel
Hughes. a. retired army officer. Of WASH
inglon. who is a great-grandfather; DR..
and Mrs l.. A. II. Bishop. of Dover
father and mother OF Mrs. Avery Hughes
Mrs. Bishop. mother of DR.. l.. A. II
Bishop. also Of this place; Mr.. and Mrs
Alexander Laws. mother and father OF
Mrs. J.. A. Bishop, OF Dover.
The children are frequent visitors ~
Dover and on account OF their attractive
ness are greatly admired by every one
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Harry Yeraer.

Harry Yerger. at Nd. 419 Shipley
street, has a remarkable large and fine
display Of pictures and picture frames
and the person who caiihot find "a suit
able Christmas presentsat his store is
hard, to suit or does NOT lSlleys AIT
when he sees il. This season Mr. Yer
ger has surpassed himself I'm the Sc
lection of fine pictures, and they are
offered at prices which places them
within the reach of all. Mr.. YergeI
not only has the pictures ready to
frame hut he also has pictures without
being framed and is ready to frame
pictures which other people have. His
store is one of the most attractive
places in the city and is well worth q
visit.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
N. sneIIenhura & Co.

~. Snellenburg & Co.'S big store at
seventh and Market streets is just filed
with fine things suitable for Christmas
presents. The stock is large and has
been selected with the same care as
that in the great Philadelphia stores
OF the same concern The firm is. al
ways accommodating and anxious to
show its immense stock. Everything
in the line OF mems. boys and children's
clothing. mems furnishing goods and
similar articles can be found there in
profusion and at prices which cannot
fan 10 attract purchasers who visit the
stores The window displays are
among the finest ever seen in the city.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
SUNRISE Store.

The Surprise Store at No. So2 Market
street was so named because the peo-
pie who went TO the store could. surely
be surprised at the big bargains Of
fered I'm mems and boys clothing and
in mems furnishings. In the time it
has been in this city the store has
maintained its reputation and lived up
10 its name. This season the stock car
red for Christmas is the largest in its
history. and there are a larger number
of bargains there.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
PENNSps ANNUAL MEETING
Directors of Owned and Leased Lines
VIII be Busy in january.

January viii be a busy month for
the directors of the PENNSYLVANIA Rail-
road Company's lines. The annual
meeting Of twenty-eight Of the owned
or leased lines viii be held within the
month Among the more important
meetings viii be those OF the Balti-
more Central, the Western New York
and Pennsylvania, the West Chester
Railroad and the Delaware Railroad.
Twenty-one annual meetings are
scheduled for February. Included are
those Of the Philadelphia and Erie,
the Lykens Valley Coal Company, the
Susquehanna Coal Company the
Northern General and the Philadelphia
and Camden Ferry Company.
The annual meetiW Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company falls on the
second Tuesday in March. Officers are
TO be elected on the third Tuesday. In
March also viii be the yearly meet
ings of the Arcade Real Estate Com
pany, the Manor Real Estate and
Trust Company and the West Jersey
and Seashore.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
r. w. wolters.

r. w. Wolters at Second and Mar
ket streets occupies the whole of that
large building and has one of the big
gest clothing stores in Wilmington.
The selection of clothing. mems hats
and furnishings is unusually large and
has been selected with especial care by
the proprietor of the store. As he is
judge OF. such articles he has stock
of which he is justly proud. He guar
antees the prices and quality and de-
sires the people Of this city TO come 10
his large store and look over the eN-
cellent stock which he has offered.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
1. Thomas & CO.

L. Thomas G. Co, at No. 400 Market
street. is q firm which has been grow
ing steadily from year TO year until
now it has one of the largest jewelry
stores in this section. Everything in
the line Of clocks, watches. silverware,
precious stones and other articles
found in a first-class jewelry store are
there. In addition to this the firm has
"a finely equipped optical department
in charge OF an expert, and everything
in the line of spectacles and eye glasses
are furnished.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Woodward & Bro.

Woodward & Bro. at No. SO3 Market
.eet, keep a hardware store which
viii compare favorably with any in the
largest cities. Everything in the hard
ware line is offered and the selection
of fine cutlery is the best ever offered
by the firm. It would be impossible to
describe the stock in detail for it is too
large. In addition TO the regular stock
the firm carries a large line of toys,
including the mechanical toys which
always make such an excellent Christ
mas gift for children. The store is
metropolitan in every respect.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
p. PIunkett & CO.

p. Flunkcat & CO., the liquor company
at Nos. los and 10 Market street IS en-
joying another prosperous Christmas sea-
son. This firm has been in business for a
number Of years and IN that time at has
always maintained a reputation for sell
ing only the best goods. The firm does an
immense trade IN this section and ahe
name of the firm on a bottle or barrel Of
goods means that 6t is just exactly as rep
resented and is Of the quality guaranteed
by the firm. There IS a large display OF
Christmas goods shown by the firm and at
low prices.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Charles Warner Co.

There is nothing Christnasy without
coal, at the same time it would be
a very cheeriess and desolate Christ
mas without the heat given out by the
self-sanle coal. One of the largest
dealers in this section Is the Charles
Warner Company, which also deals In
lime, sand. cement and other conmod-
tiles of that description. A thing ap-
preciated by its customers is the
promptness With which this frm hlls
its orders. ~ .f .l
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Wilmington Gas and Electric Company.

The salesrooms Of the Wilmington
Gas and Electric Company at No. S27
Market street are stocked with articles
which would make useful and hand
some Christmas presents. The COM
pany carries a fine assortment of inn
proved gas lights and burners cook and
heating stoves. A fine gas stove makes
a fne Christmas present, and just at
present the company also is selling a
small gas engine which will run sew
ing machine or do various other work
about a house and save time and
strength.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
s. n. staats.

The store Of S. II. stats is one Of
the most complete of its kind in the
city. It carries a large line OF the
things necessary to a woman's comfort
and happiness. including hosiery hand
kerchiefs and collars and the line Of
notions is unsurpassed. The firm also
has a large stock OF dolls as well as
ehildren's wears. Lately the store at
Fourth and Market streets, has been
enlarged and remodeled.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
{. ostricher.

Oestreicher. who keeps a large sur
gical instrument store at No. 2o9 West
Seventh street, has one of the most
complete lines to be found in any city.
Besides the things necessary to SUR
geons and physicians he carries a large
stock Of scissors OF all sorts. The en-
broidery and manicure scissors make
ideal Christmas presents. The stock Is
worth seeing as the prospective pur-
chaser may find just what he wants
there h"N-
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
J. j. Corrioan.

Since succeeding Nvslliam McElwee in
the furniture business at Fifth and Ship
ley streets. James J. corrigan has made
rap.d strides in business circles. Alr. Cor
rigan Is one Of the younsest merchants in
Wilmington, but he has selected stock
Of furniture, housefurnishings and car
pets for the Christmas season which could
not be surpassed by man Of three times
his age. The stock ds complete in every
respect and the prices Will be found all
right
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Hiram Yeraer.

Hiram Yerger at No. II East Third
street has a fine display Of frst-class
leather goods and harness. any OF
which would make excellent Christmas
presents. Mr.. Yerger is an. expert in
the leather line. For the variety and
quality of goods offered he has broken
all his previous records. Everything in
his store is first-class. and was either
made by him or selected with personal
care. Leather goods are fashionable at
this time, and Mr.. Yerger has all that
is up-to-date.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
n. w. Vandever.

II. W. Vandevero has one of the most
complete bicycle and sporting goods
stores in this section. He has a big
line of skates and Santa Claus has been
directed to his store. on Market street
above Eighth by many a girl and boy
who want them for Christmas presents.
Besides skates and bicycles the firm
carries a comprehensive line Of sport
ing goods for which there is any de-
mand. " fNf'nN
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

All sorts Of delicious pies. cakes and
bread are TO be found at Yetter's bake
shop at No. II East Fourth street. The
window display is "A fine one and this
savory odors that emanate from the
place are enough TO make not only the
mouths Of the youngsters TO water, but
that of the grown-ups as wen. The
fruit cakes and other Christmas dain-
ties are particularly attractive
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Mcmahon Bros.

McAIahon Bros. deserve a great deal OF
credit for the large business they have
built up al their big store, Fifth and
King streets. This firm makes a specially
Of handling secondhand goods Of good
quality. and either buys or sells anything
IN that line. There are plenty OF ANTIQUE
articles in their stock which would make
good Christmas presents and now is the
time to secure them. There is also large
stock Of stoves. H
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Steam Dye Works.

Naturally everybody wants TO look
as dressed up as possible during the
Christmas holidays and a good place
to invoke help to such ends is at the
Wilmington Steam Dye works, No. 203
West Fourth street. There old clothes
are steamed, dyed and renovated gem
orally so as to look almost like new.
Orders are promptly executed, and it
is good place TO patronize and know
about
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
c. r. Rudolph.

c. F. Rudolph. whose large jewelry
store is at the corner OF Fourth and
Market streets, is an expert in precious
stones. jewelry and art goods, and
there Is not a better assortment in this
line offered anywhere in this section.
The stock this year is finer and larger
than ever before. and prices and quail
ity are always guaranteed and viii al
ways be found to be right. Nothing
else is offered. The store is also show
ing fine display Of cut glass this sea-
son.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
The Leader Stores.

The Leader Store on Market street
below Third is supposed to be- inisli-
merry store and so it is. but Il carries
other lines of goods besides. OF course
IL has a large display OF trimmed and
untrimmed hats: also fine underwear
for children. wraps and a large stock
OF notions. Prices are reasonable and
the shopper is very apt to- flnd just
what she wants here. titt4
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Herov Tea cnmnanu

The Heroy Tea Company makes a
speciality of nothing but a good grade
Of teas and .ccffees- Another specialty
Of this popular store is the coffee roast
er, the only one in the city. The. eof-
fee is roasted right in the store and
on market days hundreds of cups of
hot coffee is served to all who wish
IT,
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Wr;oht and Davidson.

Wright & Davidson. at Eighth and
Market streets. this season offer a
stock of mems and boys clothing un-
surpassed In many OF the larger cities.
The members of this company have
had years of experience in the business
and they could not be better qualified
for the business in which they have ell
gagged. Everything to4be found iu a
nrst-elass clothing stose Is eqeGed lrsss
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
4. Lewis Row.

l. Lewis Row has one Of the finest lines
OF China and crockeryware in the city at
his King street store. The store has al
ways had an excellent reputation for Of
fering good arucles at reasonable prices
and for being one Of the best stocked
stores in the city. The stock contains al
of the standard grades Of goods I'm the
firms line and would be hard TO sur
r,-|1s
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
c. 4. Rudolnh.

C.. i. Rudolph, the jeweler, is noted for
the fine line Of goods he carries in his
handsome store at Fourth and Market
sirets. The stock this year Is finer and
larger than ever before and prices and
qualify are always guaranteed and will
always be found to be exactly right. Moth
ing else is offered. The store Is also show
ing a fine display Of cut glass this sea-
SON
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
More Six Cent Checks.

Two more six-cent checks were paid
out az the Clerk OF the Peace office this
morning. This was the award made
TO property owners and tenants along
the Wilmington and Christiana turn
pike when the pike was condemned
several months ago. Those who receiv-
ed the checks today were Alexander
Everson and Charles NJ. Grooine
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Marshall Brothers.

There. are few.tea. and coffee stores
in wilmington better known 10 the
housewives thar Mafshan Bros. al
No. COL King street. BY the excellent
line Of goods they handle and the
courteous treatment to customers Mar
shall Bros. have won many friends.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
MI. Salem cantata.

Mt. Salem NJ. l.. Sunday School will
present the cantata entitled THE Old
Fashioned Santa Claus AZ Mt salem
Church on Wednesday evening. Dereuiber
g, al o'clock. About forty persons VIII
participate, and a pleasant evening Is
assured.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
w. ArIo Moorn.

Christmas Buyers Who are looking
for jewelry could do no better than
to visit w. Arlo Moore, at No. 521 Mar
ket street. Mr.. Moore keeps an ex-
cellent line of gold clocks, diamonds,
rings. silverware. and many other ar
ticles.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Preparinq to Build Government soats

Preparations for laying the keels of tho
two government tugs 10 be built by the
Pusey and Jones Company for the quarter
masters department is being made. The
boats, VIII be similar TO these buiN by
the concern last spring.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
POTATOES

They're good ones-9oc a bushel for
white and so and Coo for sweet per
basket.
3 Then we have everything else in sea-
son-Tomatoes, for instance, luscious, al
Ioc per can. Apples are scarce this year,
the really good kind, but we have some
fine ones at 25c Z peck. They're just
right for "the kind Of pies that mother
used to make.
We make a point OF attending to
orders promptly. You can use the tele-
phone, ID. & A. GIG, Delmarvia 474, and
be Just as certain of getting perfect salts.
faction as if you came TO our store your.
self. That's something to remember.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Cornelius Mundy.

Cornelius Mundy. the wholesale liz
quor dealer at No. East Fourth
street, has an exceptionally fine line OF
Christmas drinkables. Mr.. Mundy I'm
the past few years has built up one
of the best trades in the city.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
CHRISTMAS REMINDERS
lcontnuea From e Tenl
X. Kenyon.

When sn nesd Of good cigars or tobacco
for prcsents MANI people have been gosne
90 II. kenyon. no. 40 Market street. The
etock is large ard varied, giving the pur-
chasers chance to make purchase in
accord with the size Of their pockctbook.
Mr.. Kenyon carries a big stock Of pipes
and tobacco bags.