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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
WESLEYAN SERVICES.
Methodist Protestant Church to ob-
 serve Birthday.

Last Sunday the pastor, Rev J. P Morgan. announced special services for next Sunday, June B. at the Methodist Protestant Church. This date, new style, corresponds to June r. old style, of John Wesleys 2Ooth birthday.
 The sermon on this occasion will be in the nature of review of the life and work of the Wesleys. and of the Metho- dist Protestant Church. All the hymns to be used are compositions of Charles Wesley. the great lyric of Methodism The following program will he carried out at the rendering of which the public is cordially invited to attend, and all Methodists are urged to be present
 Hymn 426. NJ. P. Hymnal.
 Prayer, closing with Lords Prayer.
 Responsive Reading, Selection 43 Hymnal
 The Gloria Patri.
 Scripture Lesson. Luke xii, g to 4. Hymn 300.
 Sermon.
 The offering.
 Anthem, or hymn. voluntary; optional. Prayer. Repeat in concert the Gen eral Thanksgiving" page 62 of Hymnal. Hymn 229.
 Benediction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
FLAG WITH A HISTORY
OF MAGNOLIA CADETS
 OF SELMA.
Was Carried Through War Between States and Has Been Placed in ], Archives of Alabbama
 by Selmians.

The battle flag of the Magnolia Cadets, famous command from Selma in the great war between the States has been added to the store of war treasures in the State Department of Archives and His tory.
 The flag was presented to Director Thomas M. Owen for the Department by Henry R. Dawson and L. P, Dawson. sons of Colonel N. H. R. Dawson. the distinguished soldier who commanded the company when 1t went to the front.
 The Magnolia Cadets had on its rolls the names of the most prominent young men of Selma. It was one of the famous military organizations of the State when the war broke out, Before leaving for the front N. H. R. Dawson. then prominent young attorney of Selma was elected to the captancy of the company.
 While the company was en route to Virginia. the Cadets were made a part of the 4th Alabama regiment. a command which won distinction and renown in the four years of fighting and suffering. The regiment was among the organizations most distinguished for bravery and pluck, which Alabama contributed to the armies of the Confederacy. It was commanded excessively by Colonels Jones. Law and Bowles. The regiments first colonel (Jones) was killed at the First Mannas- sas.
 Colonel Dawson, the commander of the Magnolia Cadets was promoted to the command of an independent detachment of cavalry.
 The battle flag. which after forty-two years has revived the memory of the gall lant men of youth and bravery who fol- lowed it, is of white silk. Time has mark ed 1t but little. There are some weather stains, but beyond this the white silk, it's green and red decorations makes as brave a show as when 1t was first unfurled in Selma many years ago. On one side is painted a large and handsome magnolia wreath tied with a bow of rcd ribbon. The wreath encircles the words Mag nolia Cadets, 1881" On the reverse side is painted the Southern cross surrounded by seven stars, representing the seven seeding States which formed the provis- ional government.
 After the war Colonel Dawson resum- ed the practice of law in Selma. He be- came prominent in his profession and in the politics of the State. He repre- sented Dallas County several terms in the Legislature, was chairman of the State Democratic Committee and presi- dent of the Alabama Bar Association.
 In 1886 he was an unsuccessful candi- date for Governor in the race in which Governor Thomas Seay was elected. In that race John M. McKleroy and Gen eral H. D. Clayton were also unsuc- eessful candidatse.
 Colonel Dawson died several years ago in Selma.
 The Messrs Dawson have also presented to the Historical Department war time pictures of Colonel Dawson and General E. W. Pettus in uniform.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

The bride. who Is . beautiful young lady. wore a dress of white mousseline de sole over white satin. with pearls and veil. and bridal roses. Attendants were Miss Bertha Smith. bridesmaid, was robbed in white point d'esprit over blue silk and carried boQuet of sweet peas and fern; Miss Archie D. McEwen. maid of honor, wore beautiful dress of white chiffon with white satin ribbon and lace and carried swet peas and fern; Mir. W. L. Crew acted as best man. The other at- tendants were Messrs. George D. Mcf5on- aid, J. s. Gilliland. Mathy Downing. R. A. Suttle and Harvey Hastie; flower girls, little Misses Elise Hall and Winnie Brooks, were both Ctessed in white null. A grand wedding march was rendered by Miss Belle McDonald.
 The church was beautifully deeoFated with wedding bell of roses and ever greens.
 The happy couple will leave today for Bessemer. their future home, carrying with them the best wishes of their host of friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
TWO SPECIAL EXCURSIONS CHAUTAUQUA LAKE. N. Y.

Via Erie R. R. from Cincinnati, Sl1. 30 round trip. July 3rd and 24th, good 30 days. Train leaves Cincinati S3O D. m. with through sleeper and Cafe Car, arriv. ing at Lake 3:29 a. m; Buffalo i0:55 a, m. Erie and Chautauqua folder with full list of hotels and boarding houses with rates per week; and description of Lake furnished on application to connecting lines, or to c, W. Petit, T. P. A., Eric R. R., No. POP North Cherry St., Nash vile. Tenn, or Erie R. R., No. II Fourth St., Cincinnati, O. tu-thu-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
Advertiser Bureau,

0eind, June 70. The heavy rains of yesterday and We'd nesday continued last night and this morning. Reports from the country are that the creeks and small rivers are ris- ing rapidly and that much territory is under water.
 It is feared railroad traffic may be se- riously disturbed by freshets. Nine miles of the track of the Southern Railway be- tween Selma and Mobile are under water and serious damage is feared. A wash out has occurred on the Birmingham, Sel- ma and New Orleans Railway and pas- sengers have to be transferred.
 Great damage has been done the crops by the rains and by a hail storm which occurred yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
LEE TO STAY HERE.
Slayer of MT. Williams to Remain in
 Montgomery.

montgomery,
 Joe Lee, the alleged negro slayer of H. C. Williams. a merchant and prominent planter of Chesson Station in Macon County will for the present at least be held in the Montgomery jail.
 While the Macon County officials ap- prehended no violence they recommended to Governor Jelks that Lee be held in Montgomery
 MT. Williamss neighbors were incensed at the murder and the Macon County authorities thought 1t advisable to keep Lee out of Macon County for a time. Acting upon the advice of the authorities the Governor ordered Lee to be held here. MT. Williams was shot, but was not killed outright. He was brought to Montgomery for treatment, but died here several days ago. Lee was captured in the lower part of Montgomery County, and brought to the city Wednesday,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
CHEAP RATES VIA L. & N. R. R.

CHEAP RATES VIA L. G N. R. B. S4355 Round lr'N. Dsnver. ColoraLn Springs and Pueblo.
 s5555 Round Trip, Gisnwood Springs. s56.55 Round Trip. Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah.
 Montgomery daily until Sept. 30th, good for return until October slst. $3B0S Denver and return. Tickets on sale at Montgomery June 3oth to July 9th. return limit August s1st Proportiouately low rates from ali other points.
 S16.s5 St. Louis. Mo. and return. Tickets on sale June 15, Is and I7th, finn. tied for return to leave St Louis not later than Juno z2nd.
 Proportionately low rates from ali other points. $51.75 San Francisco or Los Angeles and return. Tickets on sale July alst to August 18th, good fetuFning until Oct 18th Diverse routes and stop-overs west of and including Rocky Mountain points.
 $24.sO Detroit, Mieh.. and return. Tickets on sale July ifth and 18th. Proportionately low rates from all other points.
 Low round trip rates to and from all points account of Fourth of July cele- bration.
 ssts1s TSnsts S's SR ss1s ssIs 3,s SSIy 'aA ' and
 W. l.. Beasley,
 Passenger Agent. adv-tf Montgomery. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
SCHOLARSHIP $500
SPECIAL SUMMER RATES AT DRAUGHoN's COLLEGE,
Farley National Bank Building.

oAASy NatVho1 oduA ouA10AAS:
 Montgomery.
 For the benefit of students of the lite. rary schools. teachers and others. who enter before July 10th, we make spe- cial summer rate as follows: Bookkeep- ing or Shorthand and Typewriting, schol- arship for half day sessions. either fore noon or afternoon, three months. for only $15.0o. or all day sessions, $500. All branches combined, 5000 Penmanship, Spelling. Mathematics. etc, free with above. Penmanship alone only 32.o0 per month. For catalogue. call, write or phone Draughon's Practical Business College, Farley National Bank Building, Montgomery. Chain of eight Colleges endorsed by business men, Incorporated Capital stock, sSOO.0o0oo Fourteen Cash iers and Presidents of Banks on Board of Directors. Our diplomas mean some- thing. Positions secured --ady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
Hastie-Suttle.

Rockford. June 26-(special.) "A beauti- full wedding was celebrated at the Rap list Church here Wednesday evening at s:3O o'clock the contracting parties be- ing James II. Hastie of Bessemer and Miss Anna Belle suttle of this place. The ceremony was performed 6y Rev. c. c. Heard. pastor of the Baptist Church. in h., customary happy, impressive style.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
River Steamer Has Accident

Florence, June 6.-(Special )-The steamer J. T. Reeder. while returning late yesterday evening from Muscle Shoals Canal. heavily loaded with the crowd re- turning from the Masons picnic, struck rock about four miles above Florence and tore her stern wheel off. The boat float ed down until she was with difficulty landed on the Florence side, when all who
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
wANTs THE REUNION.
Huntsville Would Like to Entertain
 Alabama Division,

Huntsville Would Like to Entertain Alabama Division. Huntsville, June 26-(Special. )-Egbert Jones Camp. U. C. V. has resolved to have the Alabama Division hold its 1904 reunion in Huntsville if the veterans can be persuaded to do so. An invitation was extended the division last year but Bir- mingham secured 1t by few votes.
 The marriage of Eleber c. Rodgers. son of Sheriff A. D. Rodgers of this County and Miss Jennie Mcdonnell of Okolona. Miss. was solemnized in the First Meth- odist Church of that city Wednesday night. Miss Katherine McDonneli, sister of the bride was maid of honor. and Mir. Robert V. Rodgers. brother of the groom, was best man. MT Rodgers and bride are on honeymoon trip in the East.
 Will Hunter and Win Tipps. employea of the Southern Handle Company. had Hunter struck his opponent over the bead with a heavy spoke. Tipps fell back wards on a bank saw and before being extricated was horribly laccerated. He will die. Hunter made his escape.
 The Elks of this city had their annual barbecue yesterday. A large crowd went down to Byrd Spring and spent the day fishing and having picnic.
 John West of Jackson County was tried before Commissioner Frank Conway yes- terday on a charge of retailing whiskey and was discharged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
School Trusteesl Meet.

The Trustees of the city's public schools this afternoon elected Miss Alice Pettus to be teacher of the Fourth Grade of Dallas Academy. There were several ap- pIicants for the position. Miss Pettus Is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Knox Pettus and of the late Francis Leigh Pettus. and a granddaughter of Senator and Mrs. Ed. mund Winston Pettus She was educated at the Dallas Academy and in knniston. and has had experience in teaching. She is popular in Selma and her election gives general satisfaction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
Bishop Beckwith Coming to Selma.

Rt. Rev. c. M. Beckwith, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Alabama. will be in Selma Sunday and will preach in St. Paurs Church at morning prayer at Il o'clock Sunday morning. This will be the Bishops first episcopal visitation to St. Paul's parish in several months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
Related Excursionists Arrive.

An excursion train arrived from Mobile this morning about 4 o'clock with a few very tired passengers who were glad to get out of the cars.
 The train left Mobile yesterday morn ing at o'clock so that the excursionists were en route nearly twenty-four hours, They should have reached here yesterday afternoon.
 It is said that many passengers got tired of waiting and stopped at points south of Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
Jack Andrews Trial Set.

Judge J. W. Mabry of the City Court of Selma, has set Thursday, July 9, as the day for the trial of Jack Andrews, col ored, charged with murder.
 It is alleged Andrews snot and killed negro woman near Browns Station, sev- eral months ago He was indicted at a former term of court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
nn IT N0Wi

Free Vacation Trips are plentiful at The Advertiser. Ten splendid opportunities ore now open for ten popular Alabamians. You can win. Any one can win. Over six weeks left to induce your friends to vote for you. Many ways to get in. Look around. Think 1t over. See the list of candidates in today's issue. Who will win? .-ady,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
ano
 SOCIETY.
MRS. J. M. de CoTTEs,

Secretary of the Navy, spent several days last wek with his friends. Mir and Mrs. J. D. Beale, at their summer home, "Bealwould." Colonel Herbert is looking we'll and seems to be in fine health. He is much pleased with our quaint nt- tie town that he has decided to spend the summer here. His daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Micou. of Washington, and her children will join him in a few days. They will probably locate at the Pine Grove Lodge.''
 Miss Florence Dawson of Birmingham, who has been the guest of Misses Car oline and Louise Hannon the past two weeks. returned home yesterday.
 Mrs. Sol Loeb and her daughter, Miss Sadie Loeb, who have been visiting Mrs Nose Sabel, returned to their home in Co., lumbus, Ga, yesterday.
 Miss Bessie Walker, who was to have gone abroad with the party of Mrs. Zac Smith, decided not to go, and has post poned the trip.
 MT. and Mrs. J. P. Ferrall are moving into their handsome new home on Mon- roe Street. recently purchased from MT. William Micou.
 Mrs. W. M. Crawford and two chill dren, left for their old home in Tenacs- see last night. where they will spend the summer.
 Mrs. c. M. Rousseau and family are spending the summer at Verbena, where they have a beautiful country home.
 Miss Margaret Carter of Talladeya, ar- rived in Montgomery last night, and will spend a few weeks, with her friends.
 Mrs. J. M. Dawson, who has been vis- iting Mrs. J. T. Roberts, returned to her home in Birmingham yesterday.
 Mrs.N. Hirsch. who has been the guest of Mrs. Sam Sabel, has returned to her home in Columbus. Ga.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Crenshaw hsve gone to New York and will sail from there for Europe today.
 Miss Bessie Lazarus of Birmingham, Is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Nose sabel. for a few days.
 Miss Addie Screws Is visiting her sister Mrs. ". o. Thomas, at her home in BlakeIy. Ga.
 Miss Olive Macdonald left yesterday for Pensacola to visit friends
 MT. and Mrs. W. M. Irvine are in Yer bena.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
The Newc of Selma.

friends recently when he took them to his former home in West Point. Miss The party left Selma Saturday afternoon and arrived in West Point Sunday morn- Ing. In West Point they were the guests of Mrs. Abbott and Miss Abbott
 Those who accompanied Colonel Abbott were Mrs. F. c. DuBose. Mrs. Ella Brown and Miss Laura McAlpine
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
MT. Rowe Likes Selma.

R. D. Rowe of Indiana. is in the city prospecting for home. In company with Marshall Johnson today he visited all sec tions of the city and was greatly pleased with what he saw.
 Mir. Rowe intends to buy a place near Selma and will probably live here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
DO IF NnWf

Free Vacation Trips are plentiful at The Advertiser. Ten splendid opportunities are now open for ten popular Alabamians You can win. Any one can win Over six weeks left to induce your friends to vote for you. Many ways to get in. Look around. Think it over. See the list of candidates In today's issue. Who will win? .-adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

that when necessary to cross overhead reason for this course that the overhead bridges will lessen the opportunity of accidents at crossings with railways. and, that cross ties and rails are cheaper than damage suits. ana, WiIl De the means of preventing loss of life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
Mrs. Smith Entertains.

Mrs. Harry Smith entertained delight fully at morning party today, in honor of her friend and guest. Miss Jordan of Anniston. Six-handed euchre was played and tho prize, pretty chocolate pot, was won by Mrs. F. G. DuBose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

could procured vehicles, and those who could not. walked to the city. The river is very low and considerable difficulty was experienced in getting the heavily loaded boat up the river in the morning
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

Col. Abbott Gives Pleasant Trip.
 Colonel F. NJ. Abbott, President of the Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans Railway, was host to a number of his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

Account Fourth of July celebrations; tickets on sale July 2, 8 and 4, final limit July sth. For rates. schedules, and fur ther information, apply to nearest agent. or F. B. White. C. A.. Montgomery, Ala.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
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 Capt. Samuel c. Jones of the regular army, and Mrs. Jones are visiting their mother. Mrs. Samuel c. Jones, and will remain in Montgomery about a month. Captain Jones has been an instructor at West Point Military Academy for about two years. He will sail for the Philip pines in the autumn, having been detailed for duty there.
 Misses Bab and Lizzie Crenshaw have gone to New Orleans. where they will visit their brother, MT. Files Crenshaw, during the absence of their parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Crenshaw, who have gone abroad.
 Hon. Hillary A. Herbert has been recent guest of MT. and Mrs. J. D. Beale at their summer home in Hender- sonville, N. 0. A Hendersonville ex- change has the following concerning his visit there: Hon. Hillary A. Herbert. ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

There Is a sweet consolation in the en- deavor to believe some things of which we have no proof.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
Personal and Local.

Traffic on the Mobile and Birmingham Railway was delayed this morning by a small wreck at Bogue Chitto. Two coal tured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
FOR YOUR SUNDAY DINNER.

Tennessee Eryers and Hens, Home Grown Tomatoes, very fancy, extra nice Lambs, Milk Fat Veal, Corn Fed Beef. Five us your order.
 Meehan 6 Co.,, 31 Monroe. Phone 2o0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
1.-The Best in Town.
 Ice Cream.

Nearly everybody in town comes direct to our place when they want the best to be had in the way of Ice Cream and Soda Water. If you're not already one of our customers, you too will do the same way when once you've tried us. Our straw berries served along with ice cream are delicious. Ten cents for a large saucer.
 We send out Harris Lithia Water at 30 cents per gallon. Harris Lithia Ginger Ale, quart bottles 25c., pints Is cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
KIRBY--sM1rH-ToMPKINs.

KIRBY--SMITH-TOMPKINS. The following announcement has been received by Montgomery friends from Mrs. Tompkins of Atlanta who was known here as Miss Nora Palmer. Mrs. Tompkins Is a niece of Hon. Walter White, now of Sheffield, formerly of Montgomery, and of the late Joseph M. White of Montgomery:
 Mrs. Henry~Bethune Tompkins -e3 has the honour of announcing the marriage of her daughter.
 Maude,
 ,4 to
 Dr, Reynold Marvin Kirby-smith J, U. S. A. on Wednesday, the twenty fourth of June One thousand. nine hundred and three. at Atlanta, Georgia,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

Miss Della Zieman, Miss Tena Girart and Mrs. Augusta Norton of Mobile arr the guests of Misses Beulah and Blrdi Rogue on Washington and Bow Streets
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

small wreck at Bogue Chitto. Two coal cars were derailed but no one was in- tured.
 Miss Della Zieman. Miss Tena Girard and Mrs. Augusta Norton of Mobile are the guests of Misses Beulah and Birdie Rogue on Washington and Bow Streets.
 MT. and Mrs. Lewis D. Hurley of Mo- bile were in Selma yesterday. Mrs. Hur- ley was formerly Miss Robbie Norma Hale of Selma.
 Mir and Mrs. H. B. Elkan and their little daughter, Carolyn. have returned home after q months visit to relatives in Mississippi.
 Miss Grace Huntington of New York Is visiting her cousin, Miss Jennie Mabry at her home on Tremond Street.
 R. B. Hardle of Soapstone .s in Selma. Mir. Hardie reports that the heavy rains have damaged the crops.
 Mir. and Mrs A. W. Warrington of De- mopolis are a. the Albert Hotel
 Miss Mary Fuller returned to her home in Nadowah this morning.
 Miss Lillie Nichols of Mobile is visiting Miss Fannie Drysdale.
 Walter Jones of Benton was in Selma today.
 E. L. Gable of Opelika was in Selma today.
 J. E. Dunaway of orrville is In the citv.
 A. D. Pitts is in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
KILLING IN TEXAS.

Son of Prominent Citizen of Tuscum-
 bia a Principal.
 Tuscumbia. June 26.-(Special. )-News has been received in this city of the killing of Frank Lowd at La Grange, Tex. at the hands of W. F. Mcwilliams, son of J. A. Mcwilliams. a prominent citizen of this city,the killing appearing to have been entirely 1ustinable. Young McWilliams, the station agent of the Katy Railroad at Plum. Tex, was at- tackled by Lowd. who was drinking. and who fired at MeWiillams at short range, while the latter was selling tickets. Ills aim was bad, however, and NeWilliams returned the fire as quickly as he could secure his revolver and bring it into action, the result being the- death of Lowd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

The route for the new electric street railway to connect this city, Shefield and Florence, has been agreed upon, and will traverse the western boundary of Tus- cumbla to the Sheffield furnaces. the Southern Railway shops. and make loop around the Parshall House, on Fifth. Main and Sixth Streets. stopping at the passenger depot of the Southern Rail- way. The route selected has been veFi- fled by the management. who state that later on the line will be extended to the eastern portion of the city, occupying other streets. It Is also understood that the management has decided to make no crossings with other railway lines. but
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
IN COMPLIMENTS
 TO MISS THOMAS.

Mrs. Gengia McCurdy entertained at progressive finch on Thursday evening complimentary to Miss Thomas of Gold Hill. The prize was won by Mrs. Will Ham Cochrane. The guests were MT. and Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. William Coch- rane, Mrs. Lewis McCurdy. Judge and Mrs. William H. Thomas. Mrs. Neil Rob- inson. Miss Claude English, Miss Annie English, Miss Belle Rees. Miss Alline Carrie Alexander Miss Marie Reese, Miss 1la Howard, Miss Caro- Thomas, Messrs Dorian Hall, A. B. Hall, E. S. McCurdy, E. R. McCurdy, James Reese. Archie Douglass. Dr. c. W. Powell, E. R. McCurdy, Ware, Bonnie Harris McCurdy. Eli Robinson, P. c. Mckee, William Hood. Score was kept by Miss Gengia Thomas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

MT. and Mrs. Lewis D. Hurley of Mo bile were in Selma yesterday. Mrs. Hur ley was formerly Miss Robbie Normi Hale of Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

MT. and Mrs. H. B. Elkan and thel little daughter, Carolyn. have returned home after q months visit to relatives il Mississippi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

Miss Grace Huntington of New York Is visiting her cousin, Miss Jennie Mabry al her home on Tremond Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
Reduced Rates via Central of Georgia
 R'y.

A. D. Pitts is in Montgomery.