The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-30
THE RIVER AGAIN OPEN
NAvIGABLE FROM MONTGOMERY
 TO SELMA.
Recent Heavy Rains Permit the Pass age of steambOats-Re-dedi ton of the Central City
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Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma, Dec. 29.

Advertiser Bureau. | Selma. Dec. 29. The Alabama River Is now navtgable from Selma to Montgomery.
 The downpour of rain throughout this section of the State caused a rise from Mont gomery and Selma almost as far down as the mouth, and the rise was very evident this morning, at this bend. The small tributaries are running al- most at their usual depth, and 1t is expected that navigation will last throughout the winter. There Is no danger of shallow water again unless another long drought follows. as the rains of the past few days have sub stantialIy increased the rivers body. It Is believed that the only obstacle river trafffc will meet with from this on will be cold weather. The thermom- eter at Selma registers about 35. and 1t is doubtful If 1t will get much warm CT soon. according to weather reports.
 The City of Mobile, one of the steam boats plying between Montgomery and Mobile, which was unable to go above this city a few days ago, has made her trip to Montgomery. and Is now returning. due to arrive here tomorrow morning. The Ouchita will also get to Selma either late tonight or tomorrow morning, and for the next few days there will be activity at the landing.
 "The shallowness of the river on ac- count of the drought has been the only handicap to a prosperous season on the river. but don't think we will have trouble in the future said a steam boat agent this morning.
 Re-dedication of Y. M. c. A. The brilliant reception from o'clock in the afternoon to 10 o'clock In the evening on Monday. January 2. will mark the re-dedication of the Young one of the largest Southern branches. Fire damaged the building interior last June to the extent of about $4,000. ! The loss was covered by insurance, and the insurance money was spent in full in rebuilding and remodeling. The work is about completed. The entire interior is new. and the construction was on a different plan.
 The fire deprived the members of the privileges of the Association building only a short while. as work was be- gun at once. but on completion of the rebuilding the first of the year the whole routine of the Association will be resumed and the directors have planned a reception to commemorate the occa- sion.
 Invitations have been issued to the young members of the Association and their parents for the afternoon recep- tion between 3 o'clock and o'clock. The senior members are invited to take part from o'clock to 10 o'clock. Each senior will be accompanied by a young woman and 1t Is expected that several hundred guests will be present
 The evening program will consist of musical selections. instrumental and vocal th.. members of the ic class under the direction of Mir. Frank lin will give exhibitions and refresh ments will be served at the close of the entertainment
 The Entertainment Committee is com posed of Dr. W. W. Harper. President: c. Frank Warner, General Secretary: Dr. l.. c. Pierson, J. M. Spencer, w. F. Strohmeyer B. C. Pervin and W. F. Bailey