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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
Druggists Meagre Profits
P Iblic Ledger.

P iblic Ledger.
 Here. son, fill this prescription" said a deaf man as he walked up to the coun. ter in drug store on the principal stree in town.
 T"All right sir" replied the obngins clerk.
 Prescription filled, the clerk made a neat parcel of 1t, and handing it to the customer, said:
 "Seventy-five cents, please"
 "Hows that?" asked the deaf man.
 "seventy-five cents," politely responded the clerk
 Thursting his right hand down into his trousers pocket. ne drew forth a nicke and passed 1t to the clerk.
 1T said 75 cents" remarked the clerk
 Well, didn't l give 1t to you" inno- gently responded the customer.
 This Is not enough your bill Is :; cents," was the clerks answer
 Did I give you more than cents?' queried the aged man.
 No. you did not; l want 75 cents" was the clerks reply.
 There's your cents. Whats the mat ter with you? indignantly answered the customer.
 'Oh, go to the dickens! I made cents on you. anyhow" angr1ly retorted the drug clerk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
the refre.hments also carried but the car.

the refreshments also carried out the car din6l Idea.
 The club prize, a beautiful perfume bot tie. was won by Miss Minnie Lemly. The guests prize. a hand-painted pin tray, was won by Mrs. Ike Levystein. The guests were Mrs. Henry Abraham, Miss Carrie Abraham, Mrs. Ike Levystein. Mrs. Ed Mayer, Mrs. Leo Strassburger. Mrs. Leon Winter. Mrs. Leon Loeb. Mrs. Sidney Winter. Miss We'll of Mobile. Miss Goldberg of Atlanta, Miss Kaufman of Columbus. Miss. Miss Klein of Memphis Miss Stella Hirsch of Columbus, Ga. IN COMPLIMENT TO MISS HAYES
 Miss Gabriel Watts entertained yester- day at one of the most charming of the small functions of this season in comp!i- ment to Miss Georgia Hayes of Louis- vile, Ky.
 Cards were the featuxe of the evening. The entertainment was given at the home of Miss Wattss aunt. Mrs. Alex Troy. and bid euchre furnished a delightful two hours of amusement.
 Violets and a beautiful box of growing hyacinths, exquisite in their arrangement, were the decorations of the apartments.
 The prize was green and gold china salad bowl, won by Mrs. w. H. Sey mour
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
Patterson's Circus Experience.

Senator Tom Patterson of Colorado, says that one of the most enjoyable periods in his life was two weeks he spent travelling W tn a circus in Southern Michigan. Two young friends of his had invested all their money in the enterprise, and were doing very we'll until they struck a spell of rainy weather his soon used up all their profits and the sheriff was about to take possession. when they telegraph to Patterson The latter was then A struggling young lawyer, recently out of college, but he managed to scrape to- gether a couple of thousand dollars. This he brought to Michigan. where the show set in, the enterprise was soon making money agatn. Patterson stayed by his friends two weeks and at the close of the season they sold out at a handsome profit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
WASHINGTON WILL GO.
Urged by Prominent Men to Attend
 Gainesville. Fla. Meeting.

Tuskegee, Feb. 4.-tSpecial. )-Recently there las been a good deal in the press of the country about an invitation extended Booker Washington to deliver an address at Gainesville, Fla, before a conference of the County Superintendents of Educa- ton. similar to that held In Montgom- cry last week. Some dissatisfaction was expressed in Florida about the invitation. and the matter has been discussed in the papers considerably.
 It seems that this discussion was of such a character that Washington had decided not to accept the invitation. To day. however, he received the following urgent invitation, and thereupon decided to go. He left tonight for Gainesville. Gainesville. Fla, Feb. O3. Booker Washington, Tuskegee, Ala:
 Come without fail. You will receive kindly and friendly welcome. Address to be given in courthouse to both races.
 W. R. Thomas Mayor.
 W. M. Holloway, County Superintend. ent of Education.
 W. V. Sheats, State Superintendent of Education.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
MISS RoswALD ENTER
 TAINS THURSDAY CARD CLUB

An elaborate card party was that at which Miss Regina Roswald entertained the Thursday Card Club yesterday after noon in compliment to her guest, Miss Sadie Goldberg of Atlanta.
 The decorations were brilliantly carried out in red Ribbons of a crimson hue were festooned from the chandeliers of the three apartments. thrown open for the occasion, to the arches which sepa- rated them. Palms and ferns were eff fectively placed. and red carnations were banked in profusion on the mantels Red score cards were used, red candies and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
COOPERATION OF
 SCHOOLS AND CLUBS.

A charming guest of the Federation,
 Miss Lulie Jones' aIumnus of the Florence Normal College and principal of the Rus sellville public school, has been asked
 by the chairman of the Education Com mfttee. the President of the Federation concurring, to talk to the convention about the public schools. Another prinei- pal of schools, by the same invitation, consented to help bring together by an informal address the teachers and the club women. Miss Essie Booth Sloane will speak of the West End public school. Each of these ladies graduated from Southern schools, enjoyed the privi- feges of Northern colleges. and each has refused higher salaries to teach in the rural or suburban schools of Alabama, among children who will be a part of the great mass of voters who make or mar a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
MADRI aRAs FEBRUARY 23RD
 AND OATH.

New Orleans, La., Mobile. Ala,
 Pensacola, Fla.
 On account of the Mardi Gras festivi- ties at the above mentioned cities, the Louisville and Nashville Company will sell round trip tickets from all points on its lines from February 17th to 2ard, in- elusive. at one fare, good for return trip until February 18th. By depositing tick cts with joint agent on or before Febru- ary 18th, and payment of fee of 5Oc at time of deposit. an extension of final limit to March 14th may be obtained. For further information ask ticket agent or write or call on w. l.. Beasley,
 Passenger Agent, adv-tu- thu-sat Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Representative Kehoe of Kentucky. is which a constituent in the bluegrass State has forwarded to him. It Is written on shcepskln, dated 1762. and, as far as the lawyers of the House who have seen It can judge. it is in perfect condition and legal form. MT. Kehoes constituent is anxious to know whether this deed for a large tract of land in Pennsylvania. near Lancaster, Is of any value, but the Pennsylvania legal lights of the House say that 1t IS not.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
MEETING OF SECESSION
 CHAPTER. D. D. c

The Secession Capital Chapter, U. D. G.. enjoyed a delightful meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas H. Mabson. Several new members were admitted. A liberal contribution to the Jefferson Davis monument at Richmond was made. the treasury having been con- siderably augmented of late by the sale of handsome picture which had been given to the Chapter and rallied. The picture was won by a gentleman who pre- scented 1t again to a member of the Chap ter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
PRIMARY IN UNIoNToWN.
L. A. Morgan, ST., is Nominated fol
 Mayor

Uniontown, Feb. 4.-(speciaD-The city primary for the nomination of town off cers was held here today and resulted in the nomination of the following ticket:
 Mayor. L. A. Morgan. Sr.: Marshal. w. B. Ogiltree; Council, W. H. Tayloe, J. Harry White, c. D .Stoilenwerck, R. H Ware, J. S. Kennedy. Junie Hardwood, ST.
 Executive Committee. J. H. Bradford M. N. Kelly. A. M. Spessard. NJ. E. Whitehead, A. L. Morgan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

CATARRH Is an excessive secretion, accompanied with chronic inflammation, from the mucous membrane. Hoods Sar- saparilla acts on the mucous membrane through the blood. reduces inflammation. es ablshes healthy action. and radically cures all cases of catarah. adv-lD
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

guest of MT. and Mrs. Edward Mc- Ilhenny until after Carnival. Mss Roosevelt viii be the central feature in a series of entertainments planned in her honor--New Orleans Times-Democrat.
 Mir. and Mrs. Huger of Charleston, s. C., have removed to Montgomery where they will reside. They have rented the residence of Mrs. Ida W. Welch on Clay ton stret and have moved into 1t.
 Mrs. Joseph L. Hall and Miss Pauline Hannon are visiting Mrs Warren Stokes in Birmingham. Miss Hannon later will visit Miss Florence Dawson and win be absent about a month.
 Mrs. William P. Screws and Miss Lucy Randolph will leave the Presidio at San Francisco, on the Fist inst for Mont gomery. Mrs. Screws will visit her moth- CT, Mrs. L. W. Lahcy.
 Mrs Ida w welch and Miss rheo Welch have given up their home on Clay ton Street and are with Mrs. Frank Jo- seph
 Mrs. O. D. Darrell of Washington, D. C., is visiting Miss Nell Brown on Madi- son Avenue.
 The members of the Comus Club will entertain at a german on Friday even- ing.
 Miss Willie Wyatt will spend the re- mainder of the winter in Greenviile, Miss.
 Miss Sadie Goldberg of Atlanta is tho guest of Miss Regina Roswald.
 Miss Bird Durham has returned from a weeks visit to New Orleans.
 Miss Kaufman of Columbus, Miss, Is visiting Miss Bertha Rice.
 Miss Klein of Memphis is the guest of Miss Bertha Rice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

At a meeting of citizens held several nights since, a resolution was adopted asking the members of the Legislature from this county to vote against Section g of the new revenue bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Mrs. Parker will give valentine party on the evening of the 18th. which falls on Friday. for the benefit of St. Thomas Church. A very charming program has been planned for the pleasure of those who attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Rev. E. M Stewart preached two ex cellent sermons at the Presbyterian Church Sunday. He is very popular wit his members and all who know him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

It is reported here that Fred Hoehne who is wellknown fin Cullman, had his leg shot off in Warrior. The details of the shooting have not been received.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Mrs. William Richter died Sunday evening and was inferred at the Protes- tant Cemetery yesterday. Mrs. Richter had resided in Cullman many years and was well known and highly respected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Arthur McAnnally and Miss Van Dollar were married at Philadelphia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Gamble have re turned from their trip to New orlean and are at home with Mrs. Steiner ol Cedar Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Rev. C.. R. Upton spent Sunday witf his church at Hayneville, the first Sun day in each month being his regular ap pointment at the Episcopal Church there Mir. Upton has been pastor of the thre, churches, Greenvile, Evergreen ant Hayneville, for twenty years. and he is greatly loved by all his members,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
An Ancient Deed

Dolphus sapp and Miss M. Morris were married at Oak.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Noah Cole, an old and well-known citi zen, died at Bright.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
Booker Washin.
REPUTATION NECESSARY.
Result of an Accident. to George
 Hoffman in Birminpham.

Cullman, Feb. 4.-(Special. .)-George Hoffman, a former Cullmanite. while working In the Louisville and Nashville Railroad shops in Birmingham Saturday, had the misfortune of having a car wheel drop on his left leg. He was taken to a Birmingham hospital. where it was found that amputation of the leg was nec- essary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
& < t< " < < < < Y % < ! .: < PERSONAL ITEMS.

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 Some of the club women who have been heard from as intending to attend the Federation are:
 From the Thursday Club of Auburn, Mrs. Wills, Mrs. J. F. Duggar, Mrs. Cary and Mrs. B. B. Ross.
 From the Guests Club of Birmingham, Mrs. J. R. Wheeler and Mrs. c. H. Reed.
 From the Studiosis Club of Montevallo, Miss Annie Kennedy.
 From the Progressive Culture Club of the Decaturs, Mrs. J. D. Wyker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

tions.
 Miss Ida Rolf Jarvis, daughter of Mrs. Kate B. Jarvis of Selma. is visiting her aunt Mrs. H. U. Mckinney. at Clan cey's Hotel. Mrs. Jarvis will visit Mont gomery next week as an officer of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Christian A. Gudebrod of New York will arrive Saturday to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs James S. Pinck- | ard. Mrs. Gudebrod is a native of Vir- ginia, and is a very charming and at- tractive woman.
 Mir and Mrs Mathew C. Stokes, who were recently married in Atlanta, will return Friday from their wedding trip to New York, and will be at home at the residence of Mrs VI. c. Stokes on South Court Street
 Mfr. and Mrs. Charles Milburn of Wash ington, D. C., who have veen visiting MT and Mrs. William K. Pelzer, have gone to New Orleans where they will remain un- til after the Carnival.
 The Committee of Arrangements for en- tertaining the delegates to the Federation meeting will meet this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. kirkman Jackson at o'clock.
 The friends of Mrs. Jules Durham will regret to learn of the death of her broth CT. MT. Plant Fitzgerald. at Tampa, Fla. where the family have been spending the winter.
 Mrs. Robert Henderson will entertain today at cards in compliment to Mrs. Robert l.. Taylor of Knoxville. Tenn. and Mrs. Samuel Bethea of Faunsdale.
 Capt. and Mrs Charles l.. links of Un- ion Springs will soon remove to Mont gomery where they will in future reside.
 Mrs. B. B. Ross. who will attend the Federation of Womens Clubs, is a mem Der of the Legislative Committee.
 Mrs. Mamie W. Seed of Greensboro will attend the Federation and will be the guest of Mrs. A. C. Birch.
 Miss Martha Bibb Rivers of Louisville, Ky, is visiting her uncle. pr. w. c. Jackson, on Court Street.
 Miss Alice Roosevelt will arrive in New Orleans on February 1s, to be the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

NOTICE ORGANIZED CHARITIES. The ladies of the visiting committee Of
 the Organized Charities will please meet at the Y. M. c. A. parlors Thursday morning at Il o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
NOTICE FEDERATION

The Committee of Arrangement for the Federation of Women's Clubs will please meet on Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. kirkman Jackson. Business of importance is to claim attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
WOMAN Qn0
 SOCIETY.
BY MRS. J. M. de coTTEs.) )

commonwealth. Both these forceful wo- men say that there is no describing the
 hold on the heart these children get.
 when once you know them as pupils, and
 that the rewards which unfold day by day excel in degree all calculable values. The committee report will occupy but a few minutes; the rest of Its period will
 be given to securing that insight into possible usefulness so earnestly desired
 by the women though the recital of act ual conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
Right Price.

The price of "GooD LUCK" Baking Pow. Ter to the housekeeper is ten cents (lOcts) for full pound (io oz net), packed in a moisture proof tin can. This is the lowest possible price It which the best Baking Powder can be manu- Actured
 Richmond, Virginia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05
MARRIED IN PENSACOLA.
Wedding of MT. McBride and Miss
 Lane a Surprise,

Greenviile, Feb. 4-(Special.) )-The mar
 riage of Jesse Mcbride and Miss Edna Lane, which occurred Saturday at Pen sacola. was great surprise to their friends here. The bride is not quite IS, and. fearing parental objection. they went to Pensacola, accompanied by several friends. They returned Sunday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Mrs. John G. Winter will leave Chicago today. returning home after a visit of two weeks to her brother, Mir. J. Law renee Calhoun, who is general superin- tendent of the Western division of the Adams Express Company. Mrs. Winter has had a delightful visit in Chicago. where she received many social atteen- tions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Miss Klein of Memphis is the gue of Miss Bertha Rice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Miss Bird Durham has returned from a veek's visit to New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Miss Ida Rolf Jarvis, daughter of Mrs. Kate B. Jarvis of Selma, is visiting her aunt. Mrs. H. U. Mckinney. at Clan cey's Hotel. Mrs. Jarvis will visit Mont gomery next week as an officer of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Miss Kaufman of Columbus, Miss, Is visiting Miss Bertha Rice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Miss Alice Roosevelt will arrive in New Orleans on February Is, to be the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Richmond, Virginia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Miss Sadie Goldberg of Atlanta is tho ,uest of Miss Regina Roswald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-05

Miss Martha Bibb Rivers of Louisville, Ky, is visiting her uncle. pr. w. c. Jackson, on Court Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
Trout Run Bridge COmplered.

The residents of Winnesheik county
living south and east of Decorah are
at last enjoying the use of the new
Trout Run bridge, which was opened
to the public last Friday. 1t was the
pleasure of the editor, in company
with other representatives of the city
press and the superintendent of con-
struction, Mr.. Frank Flint. to make
the first trip across the new bridge
and inspect its construction. 1t is
fine specimen of modern bridge build
ing. The main span is lis feet long,
~ feet high. with l6 foot roadway,
and is OF the Pratt truss, high arch
type of bridge. It's approximate
weight is p tons, and its estimated
carrying capacity $50 tons. dead
weight. the west approach is so
feet long and the east approach AZ
feet The bridge is supported by six
piers and one stone abutment, the lat
ter at the west end. The main piers
are "a feet long and 40 inches in diam
eter, piles being driven at the bottom,
and concrete filling the piers. 1t was
built under contract let to d. H.
Young, of Manchester, and is an exact
duplicate of the one now being erect
ed at Fort Atkinson, except that it is
10 feet longer. 1t appears nigh and
strong enough to withstand the high
water that devastates that section, and
seems to be a good bridge in every
way. The long period of waiting and
consequent Inconvenience to the far
mers will make their appreciation of
the new bridge the keener.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
Narrow Escape from Fire.

A few nights ago G. F. Stiles. who
is employed as night watch at the tenn
porary court house, by fortunate dis
covery and prompt action averted
what might have been serious fire.
1t started in the lower room of the
building next west of the temporary
court house, occupied by A. o. Samp-
son, pillar being ignited from elec-
trio light wires rubbing against it un-
til the insulation had worn off. The
wooden pillar was on fire when dis
covered and the fire was spreading
At its base was gasoline engine.
and just few feet away tank of
gasoline and barrel of lubricating
oil. Had these become ignited there
would have been a terrific explosion,
and undoubtedly much damage from
FIRE. This at least proves the good
Judgment of the Board of Supervisors
in employing night watch to protect
the property of the county while the
court house is being built.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
J. J. Marsh Retires from Business.

The deal was closed on Saturday
whereby L. o. Reed and Frank May
purchased the stock and business of j.
j. Marsh, the we'll known dealer in
farm machinery. Mr.. Marsh has been
in the harness in Decorah for forty
one years, and is soon to enter upon
his duties as postmaster, so he has
decided to retire from business and de-
vote his entire attention to giving our
people the best of mail service. In
the many years he has been engaged
lin business he has dealt with a great
many people throughout this section
of the state, who will regret the re-
tirement of one who has had so much
to do with the improvement Of general
conditions on the farm and elsewhere.
eIhe gentlemen who have purchased
the business are quite we'll known,
are exemplary young men of good
business ability, and no doubt will
retain the large trade Mr.. Marsh en-
joyed and add many new customers.
We hope that their highest ambitions
in business sense may be realized.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-23
Death of Prof. c. NJ. BOutelle.

A telegram arrived last Thursday
morning announcing the death of
Prof Clarence NJ. Boutelle. at Mar
shall, Mimi, from apoplexy. lie was
for several years superintendent of our
city schools, and was man Of rare
ability and high ideals. During the
time he was here he won high place
in the good will of our people, and
there are many expressions OF sorrow
at his demise. The remains were in
TERED at Lake City.
In lengthy sketch of his career the
Marshall Messenger gives the follow
ing account of his fraternal society
record, in which he took great in
terest:
Prof. Boutelle was devoted stu
dent of Masonic history and usages.
and as all author of Masonic literature
he won broad reputation, his works
being of standard character, and on
sale by the publishing houses of this
orcer. He was made Mason in Ro-
chester. (Minn.) Lodge, No. 81, in
1885. and was admitted to Great Lights
Lodge, No. 1871, at Decorah. Iowa. q
year later. and in succession was its
Junior and Senior Warden, and Wor.
shipful Master. In 1886 he became a
Royal Arch Mason in King Solomon
chapter, No. 80, of Decorah, and for
two years filled the exalted position
of High Priest. In 1888! he was
knighted in Beauseant Commandery,
No. IL, of Knights Templar at De-
corah. and served two years as Gen.
eralissimo. He was also charter
member of Decorah Chapter, No. 70,
order or Eastern Star, of which society
Mrs. Boutelle is also a member. The
deceased was a member of Winnesheik
Lodge, No 5S, Odd Fellows, at De-
corah. and was charter member and
the first Senior Warden of Decorah
Encampment of Odd Fellows, No. 1873,
and subsequently, its Chief Patriarch.
Prof. Boutelle retained his member
ship in all these orders at Decorah,
though associating with the same 10
Marshall. "