The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-01
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
Mobile, Dec. 81.
One Of the most enjoyable events OF the
last night Of the old year was the nifty
eighth anniversary banquet OF the i. u.
g.. one Of the oldest and strongest secret
societies Of Mobile. The banquet was
held at the residence of Captain John
F. Cothran, No. SO5 st. Francis Street,
that gentleman being the life president
Of the society. having been at the head
Of the society nearly quarter OF
century. Captain Cothran had made
elaborate preparations for the occasion
and his elegant home was brilliantly lilu-
minated and handsomely decorated. The
genial host was ably assisted In receiving
his guests, comprising members OF the
society and representatives Of the press,
by his charming wife.
The banquet was the most sumptuous
eve rspread to the order. and President
Cothran and wefe were more than heart
lily congratulated. The most importans
feature Of the evening was the prssenta-
ton to the President Of magnificent
loving cup by the society. Hon. o. J.
semmes making the speech. He spoke OF
Patriotism" and referred to American
heroes from 14e2 to the present day. say
ing Captain Cothran, In the memorial
days Of Shiloh. Missionary Ridge and
Fort Morgan. at the head OF his COM
mand, ranked with other heroes
Captain Cothran could hardly express
his appreciation Of the gife because Of
genuine emotion. Joseph Q. Kane the
oldest living member of the Mystic So
ciety In Mobile, made q most happy
speech. Other speakers were d. w. Nc
Gaughey, John Craft, A N. Spear. Ben
b. Cox, Albert A. voss, Thomas Daley.
Rudolph Priester. 8. H. Solomon, J. j.
Damrich. J. p. Kenny. e. Lavilet. p. ].
Lyons. George Lyndali. John F. Powers,
Charles Spies. T. p. Brewer, J. T. Haw-
kins, w. II. Monk. sr., Rudolph Benz, Joe
Meyer. L. N. Mckinney, J. g. Terry, NJ.
9. Hsnsbrough OF The Daily Item and the
representative Of The Advertiser. It was
near the new year when the assemblaga
left, after cxtnding hearty congratula-
tons to the host and hostess
Value of New Settlers.
As an evidence Of the great influx OF
desirable colonists In the immediate
vicinity of Mobile one needs but to SO
on the river front in the morning when
the bay boats James A. Carney and
Fairhope arrive at their moorings- I'm
mediatsly can be seen large numbers Of
wsll-dressed men, women and children,
coming to the city to make purchases,
the great majority being people who. in
the past few years. have purchased lands
and erected substantial homes in Baldwin
County, just q few miles from the city
across Mobile Bay. Where only a short
time ago nothing but scrubby pines and
sand lots could be seen on what Is known
as the eastern shore, are now beautiful
villas. splendid gardens and an air of
prosperity. This state OF affairs Is
noticeable for many miles back In the in
tertor and the change Is simply wonder
full To the north, south and west of
Mobile the same condition can be seen
and It issno unusual sight to see prospec-
tors every day on the streets of Mobile.
seeking information an to lands. The eyes
Of the north and west are on South Ala
bama and Mississippi and much capital
IL expected here in the near future for
Investment, not only In colonization, but
manufacturing enterprises as we'll