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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
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The fatalities resulting from the dis ease within the past few years have suf- ficiently aroused doctors to the import ance of giving the disease the closest in- vestigation.
 Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is the only absolute cure for grip. influenza. asthma. bronchitis, catarrh, consumption and ali diseases of the throat and lungs: it pre- vents complications and bad after-effects that grip so often leaves in the system. Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey not only kills the germs. but 1t stimulates the blood, aids digestion and tones the action of the heart.
 The voluntary testimony received from thousands of our grateful patients is proof positive that Duffy's Pure Malt whiskey is the greatest known remedy for grip and all diseases of the throat and lungs and all wasting diseases from whatever causes. Doctors. ministers, public speak, CTS and number of the leading temper ance women praise Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey for the great good 1t has &C., complished in saving lives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Advertiser Bureau.
Selma. February 25.

selma, FeDrudry 70.
 I. Bloch, President of the Selma cotton exchange. today sent to Senator William B. Craig a telegram expressing the ex. changes strong sentiment in favor of the elective Railroad Commission bill and requesting Senator Craig to do all in his power to obtain its passage. It is understood that other telegrams of the same nature were sent to Senator Craig by citizens of Selma.
 At meeting of the Selma Library As sociation this afternoon President R. H. Mabry appointed committee to solicit from citizens pledges to pay annual sums for the maintainance of a library. When sufficient number of these pledges is secured the committee will ask the City Council to guarantee the support of the library for which Andrew Carnegie will be asked to make a donation. The Com mittee appointed by President Mabry con sists of Mesdames Frederic Watson, Law Lamar. c. w. Hooper. B. H. Craig. Al bert Meyer, J. F Hooper, F. H. Cooper. Albert Long. J. c. Converse. J. E.. Broadstreet, M. s. Smith, J. A. McKin- non, E. w. Brown and Miss Mary B. Howard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
With the Candidates.

Julien Smith has annNuncei himself a candidate to succeed iir self In the of flee of city engineer. Mir. Smith has com petenl!y discharged the duties of the of ice for several years. He has no oppo- sition.
 ". L. quinn and John K. Smith have formally announced ther-s sc yes as canii dates to rep eseft the Fifth Ward in the City Council. MT. Quinn is now Coun- cinran from the Ward and asss for re- election. He is very popular and is ex- pected to ma.se strong race. MT. smith Is a railrofd man and has many friends who think he will be elected.
 Mir. Quinn and Mir, smith are not the only candidates in tho Fifth. D. D. Ba- ker and J. A. Stephenson, two of the best known men in the Ward. were nom- mated at mass meeting of citlzeIs to represent the Ward in thes city's legisla- tive assembly and they are making an active can,paign. MT. Quirn ard MT. Smith wore nominated at a mass meet ing subseul.t It 10 that at which Mr. Ba- ker and Nj. Smith were put forward as candidates.
 E. E. Apperson, who was solicited to make the race for a seat in the Council to represent the Third Ward has an- nounced he will not run. This leaves John G. Norris and Marcus J. Meyer without opposition for the two places in the Third.
 Election day is less than two weeks away now and the campaign is beg.nli.nS to warm up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Columbia. Texas, Arkansas. Indian Terri tory. Oklahoma, Missouri Mexico and Cuba. In the constituency there are l9,653 churches, with 1.63,9i9 white mem- bers. In the same territoy there are i.55S.170 colored Baptists. The total man. 'bership in the United States Is about four ard a half millions.
 Dr. Gregory has just received official notice that a rate of one fare for the round trip, plus 25 cents. has been made by all the roads east of the Mississippi River. He has charge of al. matters of for those who desire 1t. and give any other information. He Is making up a party who will have a special train from Montgomery, and would be glad to call on or correspond with any one who is in terested in this meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
SOUTHERN BAPTIST
 CONVENTION
Meets in Savannah in May-Pre- parations for Large Attendance.

The forty-elghth session (ffty-eighth Year) of this body will he held in the city of Savannah, Ga, beginning Friday May 9th, 1908. The preceding day the Baptist Young Peoples Union will meet The Woman's Missionary Union of which Mrs. c. A. Stakely Is president, auxiliary ko the convention meets on the same dates as the convention. Ex-Governor J. P.
 Eagle of Arkansas was the president last year, and pr. Lansing Burrows of Nashville, Tenn, and Dr. Oliver F. Gre gory of Montgomery, the secretaries. The headquarters of the convention will be in the DeSoto Hotel The meeting will be held In the meeting house of the First Baptist Church. The territory from which delegates and representatives will attend Is embraced by all the States east of the Mississippi. and South of the Ohio River. also Maryland, District of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Cheap Rates West via L. 6 N. R. R

On the first and third Tuesday in each month, up to and including April Fist. l903. Homeseekers' excursion tickets will be sold at one first class fare plus s2. for the round trip to all points in Texas. Indian and Oklahoma Territories, and to certain points in Arkansas, Louisiana return journey, with stop-over privileges at all points within homeseekers terri tory on going trip.
 For further particulars, call on S. T. Suratt, T. A.. or call on or write w. L.. Beasley, Pass Agent. Union" Station. Montgomery, Ala. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
BALLOTS GO OUT.
Ward 8 Unionists Vote Today in
 Third Primary for Alderman.

The Executive Committee of the Munl- cipal Union of Ward 3 will today send out the ballots to be voted on by the members of the Union in the third pri- mary to select a ward alderman.
 Only two names are submitted to the voters, A. G. Forbes and w. H. Tisdale. The last primary resulted in no nomina- ton, neither Messrs Tisdale, Forbes nor c. c. Zirkle, received a majority vote, MT. Zirkle, received a majority vote, dropped from the list.
 The Ward Union has already nominated its candidates for alderman-at-large and Nathan Lobman was selected in the first primary as one of the ward aldermen.
 The ballots will be canvassed Monday hY the Executive Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Pawn Broker to Be Tried.

M. Yaiowitz, proprietor of pawn brokers shop on Washington Street will be tried before Mayor Mcleod tomor- row morning on a charge of not cnduct- ing his business in accordance with the requirements of the law. There are two cases against Mir. YalowitZ.
 The defendant in the case is alleged to have improperly made entry notice of uawns left at his establishment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

you tnaC nave been cured Of severe attack of grip by using your Duffy's Pura Malt Whiskey. My age Is 70 years
 Mrs. ELIZA H. R1AM, m Cherry d. Reading, Pa, Dec. il. 1e02,
 CURED THREE GRIP VICTIMS.
 Gentlenen-My family had ''Ea Grippe pulled three of them through with Duf- fy's Pure Malt Whiskey and milk
 wILLIlAM H. YATES.
 Rochester, Mich. Not. {, 1902.
 CAUTION.-When you ask for Duffy'a Pure Malt Whiskey be sure you get the genuine. Unscrupulous dealers. mindful of the excellence of this preparation will try to sell you cheap limitations, and so- called Malt Whiskey substitutes, which are put on the market for profit only, and which, far from relieving the sick, are positively harmful Demand "Duffy'ssi and be sure you get it. It is the only absolutely pure malt whisfey which con. tains medicinal, thanksgiving qualities. Look for the trademark, ''The old Chem ist," on the label.
 It is the only whislxsy recognized by the Government as a medicine. This is a guarantee. The genuine at all drug gists and grocers, or direct, N co 6 bottle. Medical booklet free. DunIys Malt whis- key Company, Rochester, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
The Newc of Selma>.

city tomorrow and will be the guest of his friend, Joe Groves. MT. Drury on a previous visit to Selma made many friends and he will receive from them a cordal welcome.
 Conductor c. W. Mason of the Union Street car line Is the proud and happy recipient of a uniform presented him by the ladies who patronize Lis car.
 Miss Marion McMahon of Chicago is the guest of Miss Belle Barker. Miss McMa- han formerly lived in Selma and has a large number of friends here.
 are in the city today stopping at the Ho- tel Albert.
 Mrs. Alex W. Cawthon. Jr., is ,xpected to return home from Mobile tomorrow.
 Frank Nunnellee has recovered from a short but severe attack of la grippe.
 E. W. Booker of Fillmore was among today's guests at the Hotel Albert.
 Thomas B. Broadway of Montgomery is registered at the Kornegay Hotel
 D. B. Vaughan returned this morning from short visit to Montgomery. 2AlSS lsDse W edNeT lell odtuTudy 10 De the guest of her sister in Mobile.
 J. L. McGill and Joe Parrish are en- toying hunt near Selma today.
 A. Zinski has returned from a successful visit to Lowndes County. Shearer Brislin has returned from a pleasant visit to Mobile. Miss Ida B. George of Linden was at the kornegay Hotel today. Charlie Brislin has returned from a pleasant trip to Mobile. B. H. Perrin has feturned from visit to Nashville. w. T. Atkins is spending a few days in the city.
 w. D. Blalock of North Carolina is in the city. F. w. Stevens was in Linden yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
PRorRACThD MEETING.
Services Being Held in Methodist
 Church in Tuskegee.

NI4U4N-t LIT I|tSlNCSUS'
 Tuakcsee, Feb. s5.-(pecial. )-Protractei services at the Methodist Church were begun Sunday night by Rev. Henry John at1n. assisted by Rev. Thomas Mangum af Montgomery, the morning services be- ing omitted that both cor gregations might we.cCme the new Baptist pastor, pr. Province in his first sermon here.
 Mir. Mangum preached an able sermon last night and another of equal force and pertinency this morning. both of which were appr eciated by good congregations. The meeting will be continued throughout the wek and much good Is expected to re- suit from the earnest work of these two preachers, as many have already respon- ded and manifested interest in the meet ings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
A Mother,s Recommendation,

have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy for a number of years and have no hesitancy fin saying that 1t is the best remedy for coughs colds and croup l have ever used in my family. I have not words to express my confidence in this remedy.-Mrs. J. A. Moore, North Star, Mich. For sale by all druggists, adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
pangerfield Trial .Postponed.

The trial of Jesse Dangerfeld, charged with shooting Ed Minter with intent to kill. was to have been tried before Mayor Mcleod this morning. but was continued on account of Winters inability to attend court.
 Minter was shot in the neck and the wound is still a serious one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Cherokee1 Raise a Alck.

Washington, Feb. 25.-secretary Hitch cock has referred to the Court of Claims for it's findings and opinion, a contro- versy which nas arisen as to the rights of white persons who have intermarried with Chcrokees. A protest has been filed with the Interior Department on behalf of a large number of citizens of the Cherokee nation by blood against the en- rollment of intermarried persons 50 as to recognize their right to participate fin the distribution of any of the common property of the Cherokee nation of what ever kind or character"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Little Excitement Exists Among the
 People.

People.
 Mobile, Ala, Feb. 25.-A letter per Steamer Hiram from Puerto Cortez, Hon duras, says that although martial law has been proclaimed, there is no stir at that place. Sierra was proclaimed Presi- dent by the Hondurean Congress at Te- guclacalpa ard was inaugurated Febru- az 19. ifcre was no enthusiasm among the people. The revolution Is reported spreading on the Pacific side.
 The American consul has asked for a cruiser to be sent to Puerto. Cortez and one was expected last Saturday Nearly every one except foreigners have been pressed into military service and the la hnring element hos fed to the interior. Common labor Is therefore scarce
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
GREENSBORO EVENTS.
Several Social Functions During the
 kTeek.

Several Social Functions During the ATeek. Greensboro, Eco. 25.-(Special. )-For several days past Greensboro seems more lively than for months. Many social func- tions have been enjoyed and entertain ments have been given for churches and charity.
 unique and profitable entertainment: It was given by the U: D; c.. for sro tne ne con nn federate monument fund ana $os was re- alized for this good cause. At Judge Hobson's beautiful home Mon day afternoon from to the Sunshine Society gave "Silver Tea. There was a chorus sung by children. Music, vocal and Instrumental, by Misses Pickens and Waller and refreshments charming feature of the afternoon was the recita- tons of Miss Martha Young. She gave selections from her two books Fiahta- ton Songsg' and Bird Legends"
 Al Hon. Charles F. Walters there was a domino party. The proceeds go 10 fur nish A veterans room in the home. Prizes were awarded to the most successful maskers. They were awarded to Mrs. Fitzpatrick and MT. Carpenter.
 Madison Jones' daughter and son, Mrs. Duskin and William Jones. have returned from a six weeks etay at San Antonio, Tex, MT. Jones is much improved in health.
 The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society gave a colonial tea, that was quite an artistic affair.
 James E. Webb of Birmingham who has been i'll. Is visiting his son, James E. Webb. Jr,
 Miss Annie Hobson is studying at Har- yard University French German and I4lt- erauure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

The Advertisers Dots will be different
 from any heretofore introduced. Watch | for formal announcement Saturday morn- ing, February 18th. adv-2t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Case Given to Jury.

The case against the negroes John and Tom Tipton charged with the murder of Fred Robbins. colored, was argued and given to the jury late this seafternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
GRIP, COLDS, CATARRH
Dus Colds Catarrh cnsumption Malaria
 the Throat and Lungs

Grip Is an infectious disease which at tacks weak and strong alike, especially If the blood is sluggish, and generally in- volving the mucous membrane of the air passages from the nostrils down to and including the lungs. Serious complica- tions are liable to develop in the course of the disease, as grip settles in the weak est part of the system, sometimes the kidneys, the brain, the stomach or the heart, resulting often in heart failure, but the most dreaded of all Is when 1t settles In the lungs. Consumption is sure to fol- low and certain death If prompt action is not taken and Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey administered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

The Advertisers Dots will be different from any heretofore introduced. Watch for formal announcement Saturday morn ing, February 18th. adv-2t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
NEW PASTOR AT WEST
 END BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. W. c. Windom of Lutcher, La., has accepted the pastorate of West End Baptist Church, and has begun his work there. This church was without pastor after Rev. J. A. Jenkins resigned, Janua- ry 1st MT. Windom also breaches al Chisholm every Sunday afternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Today at Dowe's.

Over forty grades of candy. consisting of Marshmallows. Nut Candies. Cream Caramels and a variety of Chocolates, for 25c pound
 Stated Peanuts, 1oc~ pound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
LOW RATES WEST
Via Louisville & Nashville R. R.

Via Louisville & Nashville R. R. On February 17th. the L. and N. R. R. will sell cheap one-way Colonist tickets from Montgomery to all points in Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Territories, and to certain points in Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri.
 For particulars, call on S. T. Surratt. Union Ticket Agent. Montgomery. Ala. or write or call on ". L. Beasley,
 Passenger Agent, adv-tu-thu-sat. Montgomery. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Get your Dot machine ready; the Dots will be here Sunday, March 1st; 5000 in Gold for the best Dot Solver You'll want to know how. adv-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Dufy's Pure Malt whiskev

has taken three bottles and Is so much improved in strength that We are all feeling quite hopeful. MRS. BELL SHAUL. Charlotte, Mich.
 Nov 2 1q0n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
WILL POSTPONE COURT.
Result of Prevalence of Smallpox

Result of Prevalence of Smallpox
 in Chambers County.
 Lafa%ette. Feb. 25.-(Spe cisl. blowing to the prevel1nce of smallpox in different portions of the county, Judge Denson has decided to hold no spring term of the Circuit Court of this county. Court would have convened Monday, March ? An adjourned term will be held some time in July.
 Rohy Lee Williams. the little son of Gireuit Clerk J. A. Williams. who was So badly injured by the accidental dis charge of a shot gun last Saturday. is still living and !s 1cing ss nicely as could ee expected. Some hopes are entertain d for his recovery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
A MEASURING PARTY

At Perry St. M. E. Church, Friday
 Night, Feb. 27.
 Program.
 Miss Estelle Mitchell, Rome, Ga, noted Elocutionist.
 Mrs. M. Cody .............. Song Miss Kate Booth ........... Song Miss Helen Clisby and MT. D. W. W Fuller. r..........P Piano and Cornet Fuller Piano and Cornet Master Frank Perry ........ Song MT. Marshall King ......... Song Mir. J. J. Pierce .............S Song The Blues Quartette. Refreshments will be served. 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Mgr. Young's Information Agency CONSUMPTION CURED,

Sirs-After being given up by several of our best physicians, having throat and lung trouble, and pronounced case of incurable consumption. my sister started the use of your Pure Malt Whiskey. She
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
PREVENTED GRIP.

Burlington. Vt, Jan. N, 1g02. Gentlemen--T consider 1t no more than your due to tell you that the use of your whiskey has prevented me from having the dread disease. the grip, this winter. Everybody else on my street has had 1t. am not over and above healthy, and was afraid I might be taken down with the grip: but I took moderate amount of Duffy's Malt Whiskey each day and never enjoyed better health in my life. My wife has also derived much benefit from its use Truly yours,
 VfaTrNfx
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

lot of trouble Is stirred up by people who insist on saying things when they have nothing to say.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Local and Personal.

Mrs Lee Ballard of Montgomery Is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. M Clinic, on Jones Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

city tomorrow and will be the guest of his friend, Joe Groves. Mir. Drury on a previous visit to Selma made many friends welcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Dr. Willard H. Morse. the eminent prac- titioner and world-renowned therapeutist after careful study of grip in all its stages, says: "Duffy's Pure Malt .Whis- key is the only absolute cure for the grip; 1t builds up the system and enables it to throw or the grip germs and pre- vents bad after-effects. because 1t is chemically pure and contains great med icinal pronerties
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Ash Wednesday Observed.

Ash Wednesday services were held In St. Pauls Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church of the Assumption this morning.
 In Si Paurs Church Rev. B. F. Ma trau l.. P. the rector, read the iltany
 In the Church of the Assumption Rev Father Font8ine conducted the services in which were included the Blessing and the Distribution of Ashes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

John Drury. who acts the role of Tony in the play Arizona" will be in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
CRIMINAL DIVISION.
One Case Tried Before Judge Thomas
 Yesterday.

eSSSAuay'
 Mary Arlington. a negro girl. charged with manslaughter in the second degree City Court of Montgomery yesterday. About four months ago in Boguehomme Mary Arlington shot and killed Hancey Cole, a 6-year-old negro girl. The evil dence was that the shooting was accl- dental and the jury decided that the weapon had never been presented wilfully.
 Levi Nobles, a negro. charged with grand larceny was on trial in the after noon of yesterday but on account of the lndisposition of an attorney for the de- fense the case was laid over until today.
 
 Photographers are very charitable; they are always anxious to take the best views of mankind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Conductor c. w. Mason of the Union Street car line Is the proud and happy recipient of a uniform presented him by the ladies who patronize Lis car.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Automobiles and lynching parties travel at break meek speed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
Secret Disease

with this awful n1alady, or drink ing from the same vessel and using the sa m e toilet articles. And when the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Miss Marion McMahon of Chicago is the guest of Miss Belle Barker. Miss McMa- han formerly lived In Selma and has large number of friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

James E. Webb of Birmingham who has been i'll. Is visiting his son, James E. Webb. Jr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Miss Annie Hobson is studying at Har- yard University French German and L4it- erauure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid societ gave a colonial tea, that was quite a artistic affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Our special Home Treatment book gives alf the symptoms of this disease We will mail you copy free.
 The Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

MT. and Mrs. J. H. White of Uniontown are in the city today stopping at the Ho- tel Alhert
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
THE INNOCENT SUFFER WITH
 THE GUILTY.

potash or other harm full mineral ingredi- ent, but is a purely vegetable remedy that cures without leaving any bad after effects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Frank Nunnellee has recovered from short but severe attack of la grippe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26
SITUATION IN HONDURAS.

P. w. Stevens was in Linden yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

E. W. Booker of Fillmore was among today's guests at the Hotel Albert.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Madison Jones, daughter and son, Mrs. DusIxin and William Jones, have returned from a six weeks etay at San Antonio, Tex. MT. Jones is much improved in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Mrs. Alex W. Cawthon. Jr., Is ,xpected to return home from Mobile tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

For The Advertiser:
 Ca la Vampire by Flipling.) A man there was who aspired for the chair
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

Miss Ida B. George of Linden was at the kornegay Hotel today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-26

J. L. McGill and Joe Parrish are en- toying a hunt near Selma today.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1903-12-29

Mrs ]. S. Raltt and children will re
t,,rn from San Francisco Thursday.