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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
FRIENDS EXPERIENCE MS PROFIT.
Severe Case of LaGrppc Left Mr. Duncan Ross with Weak
 Back Swamp-Roots Virtues Successfully Tested

MT. Duncan Ross, proprietor of Ross's Barber Shop, under the Exchange Hotel, and enc of the best and most widely known members of the tonsorial craft in , Montgomery, had a severe spell of la grip about six or eight weeks ago. which left him with very weak back, from which he suffered constant pain. Friends told him of the wonderful curative prop critics possessed by Swamp-Root, and he reluctantly gave 1t trial. The first tw bottles relieved him entirely, and he is today in good health In speaking of the matter to a reporter of The Advertiser a few days ago, he told the following interesting story of his case:
 "Ahout six weeks ago I contracted a severe case of la grippe. which left me with a weak back, which not only gave me constant pain and annoyance, but prevented mo from attending to my duties as proprietor of Ross's Barber Shop. Par ticularly was my back troublesome on Saturdays, when I have to remain at the barber shop from early in the morning until midnight. For the past four or five weeks I have been unable to remain on duty at night, and, in consequence. mol
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
STATUES FOR c. M. scHwAB.
Modelled in Paris and Will Grace His
 New York Mansion.
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Brooklyn Eagle.
 Paris, Jan. 2O.-For the Identification of Charles NJ. Schwabs new New York home Gerome is hard at work in his Paris stu dio. He is modelling two fine figures, rep resenting, appropriately enough Metal lurgy' and Work" The statutes are to be cast in bronze and will stand with their plinths 6 1-2 feet high.
 Of the two the ''Metallurgy," though still unfinished, is the nearer completion. and far enough along for one to be able to judge somewhat of its ultimate effect It represents the figure of a tall virile woman. with the arms folded and one hand held up to the face in an attitude of meditation. The draperies are Of the severe, simple, classic order. As yet Ge- rome has had only the back of the figure photographed though the face is one of great beauty. and the drapery held up by the left arm Is most graceful He con- siders it, however, too unfinished to he given to the public. "I have still many hours work on it," said he during re- cent visit to his studio; below on the ped esta1 I am going to put all the modern instruments for working steel These tools. I believe, are of MT. Schwab's in- vention, and they will be the, more apro- pos lying at the feet of the statue. I am waiting for photographs of them which are to be sent me from America.
 was fortunate enough to have arrived
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

only lost considerable business, but had to leave my shop in charge of an assisb- ant.
 'I read in The Advertiser several weekx ago testimonial from my fellow tonso. rial artist MT. c. H. Kruegar, in which he spoke of having been cured of 6 sim- liar trouble by Swamp-Root. naturally concluded that if 1t cured MT. Kruegar, who was similarly affected to myself, ie would do as much for me. This fact. coupled with the importunities of my friends, persuaded me to try Swamp Root. I purchased bottle and before it was consumed, began to feel relief. I have just completed the second bottle and feel much better. My back Is stronger and am ablo to attend to the regular routine of my business. remaining just as long as necessary.
 T think the trouble in my back was due to disordered kidneys and liver, and know that Swamp-Root put them in thorough condition. I believe Swamp Root is a great medicine. that it possesses great curative properties. and deservead all the good that can be said of 1t.
 "Yours truly,
 DUNCAN ROSS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

at a time when the model for Work was posink. He is a man of splendid classic posing He is a man of splendid classic ing he plays the part of Apollo in "Or- phee aux Enfers." As he stood in Ge- rome's studio he was the picture of en- ergy, will and strength, holding the tool used to stir incandescent steel. It looks the wea pon of modern civilization. The clothes which the model wears even to the shoes, were sent from America, so that the laborer will look thorough americal as well as thoroughly noble specimen of working humanity.
 Gerome's account of his interview with MT. Schwab is amusingly characteristic. MT. Schwab understands French, but he does not speak 1t well, and always travels with an interpreter. Some months ago I received a cable from New York, and some weeks after I was telephoned to and asked If I could receive NIT. Scnwab.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
Alabama People
 Cured By SWa1np=Roof
Remarkable Statements of Men and Women
 This Wonderful Medical Discovery.
ser Reporters Have Convincing Interviews Regarding the Curative Properties of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root
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Chapter Renorts.

The Tuscaloosa Chapter. D. A. R., held q very interesting meeting Saturday af- ternoon, at the residence of Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce, a large number of mem bers were present. and Mrs. Frederick Martin of Little Rock, Ark., was the Chapters guest.
 The election of officers resulted as fol- iows:
 Regent, Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce.
 Vice. Regent Mrs. T. c. McCorvey. Registrar Mrs. Eugene Smith.
 Recording Secretary, Mrs. J. J. May aeld.
 Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. Battle Searcy.
 Treasurer, Mrs. L. O. Dawson.
 Historian Miss Lillie Caldwell.
 The lineage books of the Society have been placed in the University Library, where they may be accessible to those who are interested in looking up family records.
 Since it's organization the Tuscaloosa Chapter has discovered the graves of five Revolutionary soldiers buried in this county. one of which is located in Ever green Cemetery.
 Mrs J. J, Meyfeld was elected Del
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Important to Delegates to the D. A.
 R. Congres.

From the Circular of Instructions sent out to delegates attending the Eth D. A. R. Congress. Washington, D. C., Feb. g, 1903.
 l. Tickets lat full fare for the going Journey may be secured within three days Exclusive of Sunday prior to and during the first three days of the Con- gress. Dates of Congress are from Feb ruary g to 18th, and a ticket cannot be obtained earlier than February 18th, nor later than February 18th.
 ?. Be sure, when purchasing your go- ing ticket. you request certificate, not B receipt.
 B. Certificates are not left at all sta tons. Enquire at your station and find Out whether certificates and through tickets can be obtained to the Congress. If not, agents will tell you at what sta ton they can be had: purchase a local ticket thence, and there take up cer- tiflcate and through ticket. The special agent of the Trunk Line Association will be in the foyer of the Congress Hall to validate certificates on the 24th. 18th and 26th, and fee of 25 cents will be charged for each certificate validated. If you arrive at the Congress and leave for home before the special agent arrives. or if you arrive later than February 18th, after the agent has left, you cannot have your cer- tificate validated, and consequently you will not get the benefit of the reduction on the home journey.
 (. If your certificate Is duly validated you will be entitled up to March to a continuous passage ticket to your desu- nation by the route over which you make the going journey at one-third the nnn- ited fare.
 5. Certificates and return tickets se- cured upon certificates are not transfer able.
 6. Present your certificate duly filled in on both sides in three days Sunday ex cepted) after Congress .adjourns and the ticket agent in Washington will sell you a ticket to your starting point by the route over which the going journey was made at one-third the highest limited fare by such route. Return tickets will. in all cases, be limited to continuous passage to destination.
 z. Be sure to obtain certificates when coming to the Congress. whether you wish to use them or not, as 100 certificates are necessary to secure the reduced rate.
 N. B.-Read carefully the above in- structionS.
 Headquarters N s. D. A. R. during the Congress will be the Ebbeth House, terms 8 per day.
 The New Willard, Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street. opposite Grand Opera House, European plan. Rates: Single room, E up; double room $4 up; single room with bath. $35O up; double room with bath. $5 up.
 The Raleigh. Pennsylvania Avenue, l2th Street, European plan. Rates: Single room, g up; double room, 8 up.
 Riggs House. rates: 8 and up.
 Miss Garnett 2OO9 I Street, $1.50 and Sl per day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

Cyrus Townsend Brady keenly enjoys joke relative to his literary productive ness, but he is inclined to protest against one that Is now going the rounds. IL rep resents him as responding to a request for contributions from the editor of a new magazine by sending an express wagon laden with manuscripts of romances, histories. biogra- phies and short stories, to- gether with a play. It is further alleged that Dr. Brady sent a note saying he had no time to look through stock on hand to make a selection, but if the editor did not find what he wanted in the material submitted he would send 8 new lot in a few days. What Dr. Brady objects to Is the implication that he has warehouse full of unpublished manuscripts. when the fact is that in spite of his pr0digous
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
SUFFERED NINE YEARS.
Mr. Bernard Berger Prosperous Montgomery Merchant En-
 tirely Cured by Swamp-Root.

MT. Bernard Berger. a well-to-do mer- chant of corner High and Hall Streets, Highland Park, was for several years an intense sufferer from rheumatism. Doc tors were consulted, but were unable to relieve him. As last resort, he. was persuaded, through an advertisement in The Advertiser, to try Dr. Kilmer's fa- nous Swamp-Root. The result of his trial of this great remedy is what he said to a reporter of The Advertiser:
 Two years ago I had a severe attack of rheumatism. Was confined to my bed for two months and suffered intense pain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

Hayneville, Ala, Dec. 1s, 1902. Editors of The Advertiser,
 Montgomery. Ala:
 Gentlemen:-I believe 1t will be an act of humanity on my part to let the world know what priceless boon Dr. Kilmer' s Swamp Root has been to me, and l, there fore give you the facts. l began taking this great medicine last August for kidney and bladder troubles, of long standing. from which I had suffered untold agony until was confined to my bed for three months. While in this condition, I saw in The Montgomery Advertiser state ments from a number of prominent per sons, who had been relieved of troubles similar to my own by Dr. Kilmer's fa- nous remedy, swamp-Roo and I deter mined to try it. bought a 50 cents trial bottle and commenced takinS 1t in accord
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

In half an hours time MT. and Mrs. Schwab were in my studio, and in another half hour had been told what the busi- ness man wanted, and he and his wife had left the studio. Here is a small mar ble statue which Mrs. Schwab ordered It is the Travelling of Nature" He point ed out beautiful nude representing A goddess raising her drapery above her head and looking radiantly at what she sees beyond
 Gerome's studio is worthy of him. and naturally one of the most interesting in Paris. It is, indeed, the whole of a three story house. and in every spacious room you see specimens of the masters work It is a veritable museum, replete with works of art shown to the best possible advantage. My curiosity led me to look into several large glass jars. and found In them marble Tanagras, picking, as 1t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

I tried doctors. but they did me no good at all. The only time was free from pain was when they gave me morphine. I saw an advertisement in The Daily Ad. vertiser of pr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, and decided would give 1t trial My weight then was 160 pounds. After tak- ing two bottle, found I was better.
 T now weigh PIP pounds. feel better and look better than I ever did.
 T cannot praise Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root enough. There is nothing half aa good. Bernard Berger,
 Cor. High and Hall Sta,
 4-Aitt. Montgomery, Ala
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Montgomery, Ala, April l5, 1902" "

Montgomery, Ala, April 15, 1902"
 The following testimonial from Mr. M J. Willingham is worthy of careful con- sideration. MT. WLlLngham is a special travelling agent for The Atlanta Weekly Constitution, and has been for a num- bor of years. He is well known through out Alabama. and his word is as good as his bond:
 ITO the Editor of The Advertiser: I hereby certify that having used pr. Kill mers Swamp-Root for kidney trouble, and being greatly benefited by using the same, 1 feel it my duty to testify to it's merits. Considering that both my pa- rents died of this terrible disease, and having many of the symptoms charge able to kidney affection. I sought relief at once by calling on Dr, L. w. Jay, one of our druggists at Greensboro, and bought bottle of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
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KIDNEY TROUBLE MS CURSE.
Widely Known Subscription Agent Cured Says: T Shall Always Feel Deeply Grateful to Swamp-Root."

Root, and after taking it was so im- proved that I bought several bottles, leaving off buyink more after all of the symptoms had disappeared. It has been at least two years since I sought relief through the above named medicine. and during all of this time I have had no symptoms of kidney trouble in any form, and I shall always feel grateful to Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and am ready at any and all times to heartily recommend 1t to all suffering from any form of yid- ney disorder.
 T will further state that what I have said above was given for what good 1t might accomplish to my fellow beings. and that I have not been paid or offered pay, neither would accept pay for sim ply giving my experience with this val uable remedy. Yours truly,
 ''M. J. WILLINGHAM.
 ''Greenswood, Ala. January 2, 19O2."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
On London streets.

London Express.
 It Is a startling fact that although the organization and control of trafac in the streets of London are supposed to be oe unequaled excellence, nearly eighty Der. sons lose their lives every week upom the highways of the capital.
 Of ninety deaths in London last week resulting from other than natural causes there was one homicide. nine of suicide and eighty-one of either accidents or neg hgence.
 In round figures 4o0o persous are killed each year in the highways and byway1 of the metropolis, which exceeds the num- Der Of soldiers slain in battle thTougAo9e the whole of the Boor wan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

ance with the directions. In three days I felt better, the soreness and pain de- creased and I gained in strength. I felt encouraged and continued to take Swamp Root until now I am on my sixth bottle and am happy to be able to say that am entirely cured of the terrible kidney and bladder troubles, from which I was so long a sufferer: am well and strong. so that I can attend to all my household duties, even to turning over heavy mat tress. I consider Swamp-Root a wonder full remedy and attribute my present health entirely to the use of 1t. I am living example of its wonderful curative powers. and I want others who are af- hicted as was to know what it did for me. in order that they may give 1t faithful trial and find relief, as I am so grateful to be able to say did.
 Sincerely,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
pREscRIBEs sWaMp.RooT.

East Atlanta, Ga., March 1. 1s02 Dr. Kilmer 6 Co.,, Binghamton. N. Y.:
 Gentleanen:-While it has never been my habit or inclination to recommend reme- dies the ingredients of which are not all known to me, it seems as if I should make an exception in the case of Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Rpot. My expertenceu 2, far as have tested 1t in my practice. forces me to the conclusion that 1t is a remedy of the greatest value in all uric acid. kidney, liver. bladder and other irs- hammatory conditions of the genito-urin- ary tract. I now take pleasure in pre- scribing Swamp-Root in all such cases with Q feeling of assurance that my pa,- tients win derive great benefit from itz use.. shall continue to prescribe it ia other cases in my practice with the en- pectation of the very best results.
 Very truly yours.
 A. ]. Hailes, M. D.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
Choice of Seats of 18th Congress Drawn at January Board
 Meeting. 1903.

For several years Alabama has not had eligible seats. being too far from the front, but, this year having the eigh- teenth choice, the chances are the dele gates will be well located and will see and hear everything which goes on.
 Last year the District delegates (and they usually take a leading part in all discussions Id try to carry things their own way), had among the best seats in the Hall, and this year will be in the forefront again where they can see, be seen and be heard
 Missouri. will have to take a back seat and will have company in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Ohio and Iowa. There Is no doubt that the drawing for the choice of seats was altogether fair: the President General or the Recording Secretary General drew for Ala abama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
Annual Reports

The Tuscaloosa Chapter was organized in 1901 with F members; one has been transferred to Mobile and we have gained new members, making 15. We have m 0nthly meetings and papers and incl dents of the Revolutionary War. We have been subscribers to the American Monthly Magazine foc two years. We have contributed our share to different objects of State work; we have found the graves of five Revolutionary soldiers and have written of them for our column in Tho Montgomery Advertiser. The Re- gent attended the 11th Continental Con- gress and was also present on D. A. R. at the Charleston Exposition in March.
 Ellen Peter-Bryce.
 Regent
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productiveness, he has not a scrap of un. sold manuscript on hand, and cannOe keep pace with the request for booka, tales and articles that come to him.
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What Brady Objects To.

were. in acids to obtain a colorlng O which Gerome alone holds the secret.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08
EDITORS. Mrs: J. Morgan Smith and Mrs. R. H. Carter.


 STATE DIRECTORY. Mrs. J. Morgan Smith. Regent, Birming- ham Mrs. A. P. Mcclellan, Vice Regent, Athens. Mrs. R. H. Carter. Historian. Birmins- ham Mir. L. J. Haley. Secretary. Birmins- ham. s- Mrs. Rhett Goode. Treasurer. Mobile. 'Renember the days of old. consider the years of many generations; ask thy father and he will shew thee; thy elders and they will tell thee. e."-Moses. CHAPTER DIRECTORY. General Sumter Chapter-Regent. Mrs' s. P. Fowlks Birmingham. Light Horse Harry Lee Chapter-He- gent, Mrs. E. R. Miller. Auburn. Peter Forney Chapter-Regent.M Miss Anne Marks Williams. Montgomery. Andrew Jackson Chapter-Regent' mrs. J. M. Thornton, Talladega- Martha Wayles Jefferson Chapter-He- gent, Mrs ]. L. Cowan. Opehka. Frederick William Gray Chapter-Re- gent, Mrs. J. S. Mooring. Anniston. John Wade Reyes Chapter-Regent. Mrs. Aurora P. Mcclellan. Athens. Mobile Chapter-Regent. Mrs Richard H. Clarke. Mobile.
 Lewis Chapter-Regent, Mrs. l.. Y. Dean, Eufaula.
 Tusraloosa Chapter-Regent Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce, Tuscaloosa. Regent-Mrs. Sarah Mcqueen. Eutaw. Regent-Mrs. A. D. Pitts. Selma
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WRITE FOR FREE SAMPLE BOTTLE.
Owes His Life
 To SWamp Root.

TO swamp H0OIs
 Montgomery, Ala. Oct !. ioA To the Editor of The Advertiser. Mnn1- gonery, Ala.f
 Gentlemen:-I am travelling sa1egmam for Pringle Brothers. of Charleston, q C., and am on the road continually. About . year ago some urinary trouble made ffo appearance. I consulted . physicfAn n nearly every town. All of them GAve nc treatment but to no avail. I could no4 retain my urine at all. The deairo to urinate was continual. When drank water, coffee or any liquid fmmsdiAkely would be compelled to urinata. Tho strain was terrible on my system passed kind of black blood with the urine. Finally Mir. D. A. McPherson. . banker of Cuthbert, Ga. advised ma to use Swamp Root. At first was loath to try 1t; but finally. in paroxysm of pain after g vain attempt to urinate I took one dose. The effect was electrical. h. stantly the straining desire was eassd. took perhaps half dozen bottles md was cured completely in about month. Had taken 1t sooner, of course, would have been relieved quicker, but ik had taken such hold on mo that it took some time.
 I firmly believe that had not obtained relief from Swamp-Root would havo been in the grave today. very willingly give you these facts, because I think I owe my health and possibly my life to thd' timely use of Swamp Root
 Yours sincerely,
 TOWN VI. WARD. 61s South Court Street.
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egate to the National Convention. whct meets in February.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

419. WILLIS-Can you tell me if the Isaac Willis who was a Captain in the war of .S12 and married Arabella Gar nett, descended from Francis Willis of England. He was from Virginia. The names of his children were Owen, George, Elizabeth and Annie. owen Willis mar ried a Garnett. I. H. R.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-08

47 Information wanted of Robert Hewitt He was the father of Ann Eve lima Hewitt, who married John Hancock Somerville. Robert Hewitt lived near Lebanon, Tenn, on Richland Creek
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41S wILLIS-A daughter of John and Mildred Willis, married in 1775 Major Thomas Cooke, of Greenville, Va: an- other daughter married a MT. Maclin; a daughter by the Willis-Maclin marriage (Ann Willis Maciin) married in 1907 John w. Charles. I wish to know first or Christian name of the Maclin who married a Willis. We think his wifes name was Ann. We think the descent begins from Henry Willis's third wife. What was the name of the Miss Willis who married Ma jor Thomas Cooke, Mildred or Elizabeth? |?
 M N H.