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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
IN CHURCH
lpExTuR AVE SUNDAY SCHOOL HAD ENTERTAINMENT.
Annual Christmas Tree Brought Joy te Hundreds of Boys and Girls. Interesting Program of
 Songs and Hncitations.

A right merry time was enjoyed by the children of the Dexter Avenue Methedis' Church Sunday School last night at ths annual Christmas tree.
 It was the old-tine Christmas tree, 2 few modern innovations, perhaps, bul they were not extensive enough to mai the idea of the occasion, but rather added to it. The enjoyment of the children was unaIloyed and supreme from the first Christmas carol until jolly old st, N,ch had distributed his last present.
 The church had been beautifully deco rated for the Christmas tree. Holly ana nistletoe were everywhere. In the choii loft was . giant Christmss tree of ever greens bending with presents for the ex' pectant boys and girls, who crowded the front seats of the big auditorium. An extensive program was arranged for the occasion. Every department of the Sunday school had . part in 1t and every department acquitted itself with credit.
 Adolph Roemer. Superintendent of the Sunday School, presided as master of cer- emonies and introduced the children. Epe- ciai Christmas music had been arranged for by the choir.
 The program was as follows:
 Selection. orchestra.
 Song, .,Ring, Joy Bells. Ring"
 Prayer. Rev. A. l.. Andrews.
 Song, Tn Thine Arms. Night"
 Recltations My welcome"-Lila Am drews.
 Recitation. .Thc Bells"-Ruth Brewer.
 Song, Beautiful Chimes"
 Song, primary department.
 Responsive reading, M. M. Sweat.
 Song, ''Christmas Bells
 Recitation, "A Merry Welcome e'-Hosa McDavid and Florence Holt.
 Recitation. s'The Star of Bethlehem Edith Brassell.
 Song, ''Thc Christmas storys"
 Recitation, "A Letter to Santa Claus" = Julius Mccall.
 Selection, orchestra.
 Arrival of Santa Claus.
 At the close of the recitation by Julius Mccall, which was highly enjoyed by the congregation. all the lights of the church were turned down and in their place myriad of colored incandescents sprang up in the bouglfs of the Christmas tree.
 Every bit of the formality which had governed the actions of the children dur ing the program disappeared. for they re- alixed that their patron saint, Kris Krin- gle. was about to arrive.
 It was a fine study to watch the faces of the little ones. Boys piled up on the pews to get the first glimpse of the old character, so well known to the boys and girls of every civilized nation, and when. with blast of horn. with back bent with the weight of his pack, the fur-clad figure entered the church, their joy cut ioosc from all restraint After few remarks to the children on the occasion, Santa Claus distributed his presents to the Sunday school pupils, but it took him over an hour to do if. so large is the attendance of the school and so soiicitous had oid Saint Nick been that no boy nor girl was overlooked. The children will for e long time re- member last nights tree.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
MONTGOMERY TzxzAraE.
"A Texas stser' by . Surprisingly
 Good Company.

HT "A Tsxas steer'' by Surprisingly
 Good Company.
 "A Texas Steer" one of the greatest of Hoyt's famous farces. was enjoyed by two audiences at the Montgomery Theatre yesterday.
 It seems that age cannot wither nor custom stale the delightful plays of the lafnented playwright. "A Texas Steer. |" like otlser iaughabie farces of the Hoyt brand, is familiar to all piaygoers. They have been seen again and again in the cities, and there Is not a village opera house which has not echoed with laugh ter produced by them,
 The audience yesterday enjoyed "A Texas Steer" as thoroughly as if the farce was in the days of its freshness and virgin fun.
 The presenting company was very good. It's merit was in fact above expectations The organizatioris met with the approval of the local audiences.
 The Maverick Brander, the Texas cat. tieman thrown into Congress of James A. Devlin, was of Q high order of merit. There was an entire absence of coarse. ness and rougiiness In his characteriza- ticn of the role, yet he played it with sufffcient freedom and vigor. Mir, Dev- lin's rendition of ffoyts fine satirical lines carried with 1t their full force and power.
 Miss May Bretonne played Bossy ac- ceptabiy.
 . There were several fine. subdue0 char acter types, done by members Of the conn pany. The Investigating Committed" was especially good, and the Brassy Gall .of william Marble merited praise.
 The company carries an excellent quar- tette of singers. 1t was encored several times. ga.
 The matinee audience filled the house. The night audience was only fair.
 Blanche walsh in Resurrection" will be the attraction at the Theatre at 8 matinee and night performance today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26

Rev. Esthsr Q'Hriea preached an excel- ten of t now and ip ths pest He told the Bible story of the birth of Christ, hew the coming oe he Messiah hsa been pfophaeied many, many yearz hafore HIS birth. and then how unpretentfoue and simple the Lord of Heaven and Earth cana into the lives of men to save man. kind. He touched upon the subject of the humanity of Christ and showed how of men in the form of a little child than he could have been brought in the form of the Divine God
 The congregation was full of praise for the sermon, and 1t was one of the most eloquent and at the same time simply told stories of the birth of Christ ever deiiv- cred in St. Petef's Church,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Church of HolY comforter.
AT ST. PErnaT CHURCH.
Three Masses and Sermon by Father
 Hugh 0sBEian.

Hugh 0sBEian.
 Christmas was celebrated with three masses at St. Peter's Catholic Church. The services were solemn aud impressive and the music of the masses was full of the strain that showed the happiness and joyfulness of the great feast day of Christianity.
 The church was prettiIy decorated and the altar. ablaze with candles and deohed with flowers, made 8 beautiful picture.
 The first mass which was 6 high mass, was said at 5 o'clock in the Hforning by Rev. Father Dennis Savage. pastor of the church, and was largely attended. The music at this mass was Bergss's High Mass and was sung hy the Catholic school children under the direction of Prof. P. l.. Merriam. organist and ehoirmaster of St. Peters.
 The voices of the children were well trained and the freshness and sweetness of tone which they put into the master piece of music was delightful. The Christ mas song. Glory to God was well exc cuted, and the offertory, "Adeste Ftdelis. D showed the beautiful blending of the chil- ish voices to fine advantage. The second Christmas mass was ceie- brated at o'clock by Rev. Father Shea. This mass was followed immediately ey anoAher mass to give those who arrive ] too late to hear the o'clock service op- portunity to hear mass. There was no music at either of these masses, both of them being low masses.
 At 10.3o o'clock. Rev. Father Hugh A. O Brien said high mass and delivereda the Christmas sermon to the parish con- gregation.
 The music at this service was the mass in D minor by Rev. Father Boniface Xavier and was well sung by the regular church choir. under the direction of Professor Merriam.
 Solos by Mesdames Jackson and Robin- son. and Misses Merriam. Hlnderer, Sands and Courtney were well executed.
 The ofeerkoTy was "Adeste Fidelis." Two beautiful Christmas songs, 70 aalutoFIa'' and "Fantum Ergo" were features of the musical program
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
A LIVING FROM PERs11EMoNs
How This old Hoosier Made e For
 tune from the Fruit.

tune from the Fruit.
 Philadelphia Press.
 Everybody on ''The Knobs" a little strip of hills near Borden. ind, laughed and winked knowingly when, forty years ago, Logan Martin, now known the coun- try over as "Persimmon" Martin. said that he was going to raise persimmons for city folks and get rich at it. He was then in his twenties and had just been married. His first persimmonA. q pailful. brought q in Louisville. Now he ships thousands of gallons of persimmons from his home each autumn, and has really given a new name to the town of Borden, which everyone calls "Persim- monville.' The express trains on the Monon stop every day and carry crate after crate of the lucicus fruit to the city markets. Indianapolis, Chicago, L,ouis- vile and even Boston each year enjoy ''Persimmon" Martins frost-sweetened fruit of the hills.
 Time was when Martin gathered his fruit from the hillside. Now he has trees scattered over 100 acres of land, and each acre gives him bountIful harvest. The cabin where he first lived is now a stor- age house. and the fruit is packed in quart boxes and then placed in crates Each crate contains twelve boxes. He recently launched several cousins in the business, and they also are now shipping persimmons to the market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26

such as it makes when 1t scatters the cloud and shows us where it's glory shines By the very fact of His nature, through the very breath of life God was known to man. There was the voice of God in the soul, though that soul might be solitary and cat of from every special revelation and any special knowledge of God. And it is so today; there must be lives holy and pure and heavenly. who have never heard the name of Jesus, but who know and love God simply as He has come to them in their own individual lives and consciences. t'
 And again God has come to man, and
 has been accepted by man, through His
 workers in heaven and earth.
 For the invisible things of Him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made. All the world Is an utterance of
 the Almighty; it's countless beauties, its marvellous adaptations, all speak of A4.m. But the human mind feels that there is knowledge of God beyond anything that earth and sky and sea can tell of
 Him. And the human heart in it's hours
 of bewilderment and pain and doubt yearn for some revelation of God more sure, more constant, more strong than that voice sometimes so faint within it. self. Set me upon a rock that is higher than l.
 r. Answering the longing and the need of man. God speaks to us through men.
 Prophets and Stages and Saints in image through what they have known of God,
 bring God to our lives.
 And Oh! What can be more inspir- ing, more comforting than the revelation
 of God to us through good men. We strain to catch every word of some great noble man, as in the fullness of his years he opens his heart to us and shows how God has come to His life. He speaks of himself and his words come slowly and solemnly.
 famous preacher and read through the
 sermons which he preached to others, the experiences of his own life. And as we read these lines in the light that came when the man himself was gone and his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
MONTGOMERY'S CHRISTMAS \
 OBSERVED IN TRUEST SENSE
Business Was Suspended and Citizens Provided For Poor and Spent Day Beside Happy
 Family FireSideS.

Montgomery observed the birthday ol shrist with a true regard for the signi- ficance of the occasion.
 With solemn religious services, happy are-side communion, providing for the poor blare of horns and bang of crackers, Montgomerians made merry and took awhile away from business cares.
 To say that the day was generally ob- served is but stating truth. From ear- iy morning until late last night young and old made merry. Santa Claus did things yesterday in accordance to the highest expectations of the little ones, and all through the residence districts numbers of little folks could be seen with every toy the genius of man could devise.
 Noisy Dexter Avenue.
 Down town the celebration was even more general and decidedly more noisy. Boys and men took possession of Dexter Avenue immediately after arising from the breakfast tables, and from that time until after midnight, the historic old thoroughfare roared with torpedo sticks, an innovation. and fire crackers.
 Last night the black skies were brilliant with streaks of yellow sky rockets and Roman candle balls.
 Although patrolmen had been instructed to use their power with discretion, and although they exercised this discretion, there were number of arrests for trivial offenses. PIaln trunks were usually dock- eted against the too zealous celebrators, although there were number of cases for violating the fireworks ordinance and disorderly.. conduct.
 With the single exception, the noisy scenes on Dexter Avenue, a more orderly Christmas could not have been observed. And the throng on Dexter Avenue, all though noisy, was not obnoxious. In the residence portions of the city, the day was as quiet as the Sabbath. Most Mont gomerians seemed to prefer making the Christmas celebration a fire-side affair Practically all of the shops were closed and business men stayed at home. '''-
 Provisions for Poor.
 The poor of Montgomery were well cared for.
 T think" said a well-known Mont gomerian yesterday, that the people of Montgomery have done more this year to make Christmas a merry one univer- sally than ever before in the history of the city."
 Besides funds raised by the churches and the big United Charities donation to the poor and the contributions of the Eiks and other secret orders. there was no little private charity done yesterday, Throughout the day. messengers visited all portions of Greater Montgomery with well-filled hampers containing sure. enough Christmas dinners.
 Early yesterday morning ten delivery wagons. each containing driver. a mem.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26

Der of the Elks Committee on Christmas Charity, and Q number ce big baskets of eatables. ciothine and pisythinsa. started from the EliEs' home, on Bibb Street, to make the round of list of houses of poor residents of Montgomery furuished by the Chief of Police, the United Chari- ties and others. Each basket contained one sack of four. one can of lard. one peck of meal, one peck of grits, one ham. five pounds of sugar. two pounds Of roast. ed coffee, three-pound sack oe Salt. one, can of baking powder, two loayee of bread, two cans of syrup. two pounds of candy, nuts. raisins and toys.
 Elks Were Happy.
 Over one hundred homes were visited by the Eiks Committee, composed of L.. c. Cardinal, chairman: Y. J. 0reii. pr. Fitzpatrick, s. B. Stern, E. J. Meyer, C.. wehage. Sidney Gassenheimer. Walter Futile and J. E. Dow.
 Dr. Fitzpatrick, in speaking of the dis tribution, said yesterday afternoon:
 Although our committee visited over one hundred homes. there was but one person on our list who refused Go accept our offering on account of pride. In every case in presenting the gifts. we endeavored to make clear our position that 1t was nothing more than a Christ mas gift As said, in every instance but
 
 spirit in which they were given. Every man. who served on the committee. after returning from his work, said that he would not have taken $t00 for the trip" At the county jail, in addition to the wholesome dinner provided for the pris- oners by Sheriff W. R. Waller, Judge William H. Thomas, presiding over the City Court of Montgomery, presented the criminals with two big barrels of apples and oranges.
 Charity at Poor Asylum. A special dinner was prepared for the inmates of the county poor house by H. P. Roberson. warden of that institution. The dinner consisted of fresh meats. tur- keys, nuts, raisihs and other delicacies. | A number of Montgomery women visited the place yesterday afternoon with sub- stantial baskets of good things for the unfortunate.
 The State Capitol. the City Hall, the Federal building, the county court house. and. in fact all public places, were closed 1 throughout the day.
 Notwithstanding the promiscuous use of fireworks, hunting parties. and tn- creased use of intoxicants, no accidents or tragedies had been reported up to a | late hour last night.
 All in all, MontgomeTy's observance ot Christmas was a horne affair. With the prosperous condition of the l city and the general feeling of good Will | toward men. the general opinion is that < was the merriest of Montgonery's merry Christmases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
PRIVATE DINNER PARTY.
L. H. Harrison Entertained Number
 of His Friends.

l.. H. Harrison Entertained Number
 of His Friends.
 Between 5 and ( o'clock yesterday even- ing Lawrence H. Harrison entertained a number of his friends at an elaborate Christmas dinner party at his place of business on Commerce street.
 Those present were: Harry Kahn. Charley Kohn. wtlite wooif. Jake Mum ter. George Strauss. Phil Baum, Isadore Cellner. Young Johnson, Massie Ander- son, !. J. GulIivau and Pat Moog. The menu included the choicest viands of the season with chanApagnes and other wines.
 Adr. Kahn acted as master of cere- monies and remarks were made by all present. Mr. Munter sung seversl ballads and MT. Sullivan made a hit with an elo- quent speech.
 Mr. Harrison was warmly congratulat- ed by his friends on the success of his entertainment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Row to prsvsnt crorlp.

It will be good news to the mothers of small children to learn that croup cen be prevented. The flrst sign of cfoup ia hoarseness. 4 day or two before the ct. tack the child becomes hoarSe. This ia soon followed by . peculiar rough cough.
 Give Chanbsrialn's Cough Remedy freely as soon as the child becomes hoarse. Or 1t will tlispel all symptoms 3f croup. In this way all danger and anxiety may he avoided This remedy is used by many thousands of mothers and has never been known to fail Tt Ia. in fact, the on,y remedy that can always be aepsnjed upon and that is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all druggista. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
STORM IN INDIANA.
Eivs-story Building in washiAgtol
 Blown Down.

Fivs-story Building in Washington
 Blown Down. V Washington, Ind. Dec. 25.-The most terrific wind storm that ever passed over this vicinity struck washington this af- teruoon. There was much damage and possibly fatal injuries.
 A new i've story building of the Gin cinnati Heating Company was ievelsd to the ground, and 1t is possible that lives were lost in the aehFis. Many visitors were in the huilding during the after noon. The storm was sudden end it is probable the people remained in the build ing for protection Chief of the Fire De- partmeut Feagan is searching to learn if any lives were lost. The loss to the building Is S2o.000 and other damage re- suited. Telephone and telegraph wires are down.
 Seymour also reports damage by the gtorm. .'e -'' '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
AMUSElGENTs. Montgomery Theatre Matinee Today ESQ
 And Tauf~hk

Blanche Walsh in Resurrection"
 The engagement of Blanche Walsh at the Montgomery Theatre matinee today 2:S0 and tonight in Tolstoi's "Resurrec- tion," supported by an able company and with the massive scenic production as seen during It's four months run at the Victoria Theatre, New York, is being re- garded by local playgoers as the most in- teresting theatrical event of the season, if not of many seasons. Seats now on sale for both matinee and night perform ances
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
At IEcponald,n Thaatra.

The Dc Mento vaudeville entertainers played to fair houses yestarday afternoon and last night, presenting practically the saEne vaudeville bill given by them theouGhoat the. week. The biograph pictures showed to advantage and scored the hit of both performances. The com pany will give q matinee to-day and will close it's Montgomery engagement to- nkMhk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
Tuesday Night David N1nrlaalH.

David warfieId in 'iThe Auctioneer'' will be the attraction at the Montgomery The atre next Tuesday night. The play has been aptly styled "The Old Homestead of the Ghetto" and its power of pleasing grows rather than diminishes with repe. tition. This is the final appearance of Warfield in this play. Seat sale opens this morning. --adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26

Have you started to read "LA- v~--A." the serial story now rum uAn9 in The Weekly AdvertissrP 1t's a good enc. Beck uumbers, containing first chapters, will be mailed on application. subscrip. tten rates to The Weekly Advertiser 9t.00 year, 30 cents, six months; 9W centg. three months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
rnrn pi1la Sor rrarrhodx.

Laxo Pills may be taken without fear into the most delicately organized sys- tenn, as well as the most robust. when an occasional help is needed to adjust and correct the normal functions of the stom-
 ~-adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26
INTERVIEWER.
Two Young Persons of Tuscumbia
 Are Married.

TWO 1oung Persons of 1uscumb bta
 Are Married.
 Tuscumbia- Dec. 5.-(6peclaI)--N Pride Tompkins and Mrs. Mary B. Webb. tive we'll known young society persons of this city. were married Wednesday nIght d 2 o'clock at the Methodist mRnsa, Rev George Stoves officiating. Frank New sum. a relative of the groom. and Mrs WRldron AbeFnathy, relative and guest of the bride from Oklahoma, were the attendants. Both are popular in Tus- cumbla. the groo mbeing a highly esteem cd young salesman, and the bride enjoy ing large acquaintance and friendship. They are at home in this city.
 Christmas travel on the Southern Rail- way has been excessively heavy during the past week. heavier than for many years past, and especially so from the West. All incoming trains from AIen- phis have been taxed to accommodate the travellers, extra coaches being neees- sary on all trains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-26

LIswallyn spigsner and Willie BatemAn, two boyg about g years of age, while loaAing and firing a toy cannon today. had a painful burn on their faces, and nearly the entire front part of their bodies. The cannon hurst. or was fired pFematurely, and the boys are burned very sersoaSly. So far as heard of this is the only casualty for the Christmas froiiclng.