The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
THE NEWS OF SELMA
Advertiser Bureau,

II l Advertiser Bureaau. Selma, Dec. 3. | When the government report of tn cotton crop was received here todd, lat 10:15 a. m. there was a great fur | ry among the bulls. The report show ing a probable crop of 12,162,000 bale | cause dspot cotton to drop from eigh | cents to seven and a half cents. The cotton exchange was crowded and more interest was manifested thar at any time this season. While thu l bulls were rather blue, the genera | opinionl was that there will be re | action hnd the cotton crop will moi develop the figures given out by tho | government.
 V Among the numerous parties or tht season none has been moro attractive l6nd enjoyable than the one given Fri
 - afternoon by Mrs. Hugh Mallory
 kfher beautiful home on Dallas Street ER house was artistically decorated I4th palms, ferns and cut flowers The parlors and library were thrown | together for the reception of the \ guests, who indulged in the game | of euchre until late hour. At the conclusion of the game the guests were ushered into the dining room. where QeItCIOuS WCtC cSiNNu o' a large round table. American beauty roses in a cut glass vase formed the centerpiece and red satin ribbons were tied to chandelier and fell grace fully to the candelabra, with red can | dies and fastened there with red bows | The prize, a beautiful cut glass bowl was won by Mrs. Walter Shafer. Mrs. Mallory's hospitality was in It's best phase. and the afternoon was passed delightfully."-.
 Mrs. L. E. Matthews. aged 75 years, died at the home of Mrs. Weaver this morning, and will be buried at the | mily burying ground at Shiloh, eight miles south of the city, tomorrow, fore noon. The funeral services will be held at Mrs. Viewers, corner Water | and Lauderdale Streets, at S:30 tomor- | row morning, and will be conducted l by Dr. Gross, pastor of the First Bap- | tist Church. Mrs. Matthews was the mother of Mrs. E. R. Kincey and Mrs M. A. Stone of this city. She suffered a stroke of paralysis about four months ago which finally resulted in her death Her daughter, Mrs. E. R. Kincey, has been very i'll for the past two weeks Mrs. Matthews was the last of her fam | fly of her generation, and in addition to her two daughters leaves a wide circle of friends.
 The next two dances on tapis are the Dixie german for Thursday eve ming, and the Abbott Rifles drill ant dance for a later date. The Dixie Clul never does anything by halves. ant | this occasion, like all similar ones, as sures all those who are fortunate enough to receive invitations. a few | nf nfa Aa hae pitality of the Abbott Rifles has be come proverbial and under the leader ship of Captain Aycock commanding the company, this entertainment ma. be looked forward to with unusua interest.
 The West End Book Club was en. tertained Saturday afternoon by Mis-. Mallory. Miss Parmelia Jones led tht following program: '
 Quotations from Carlyle.
 Life of Carlyle--Miss Abbott.
 Signs of the Times" a reading Miss Hunter.
 French Revolution-Miss Melvin.
 Tale of Two Cities" sketch-Mis. Galloway
 At the, conclusion of the program dainty refreshments were served.
 The Young Ladies' Card Club wa. beautifully entertained Friday after noon by Miss Parmelia Jones. Not
 withstanding the inclemency of the weather the club was in full atten' dance and all enjoyed the afternoon thoroughly. Delicious refreshment. were served after the game. Mis-. Clara Galloway presided over the punch bowl The first prize, a beau tiful picture. was won by Miss Mar garet Davidson, Miss Daisye Wal thall won the visitors pri1e. | If those who have items of socia | interest will call phone number 344 three rings, a representative of Tn, Advertiser will take pleasure in call ing to get particulars. It is the ob Jsct Of this column to cover the loca field of news in Selma thoroughly ant arrangements have been made witt that end in view.
 | The members of the Bridge whis Club were entertained Friday mornine by Miss Lucy Partridge at her home on Mabry Street. Miss Partridge i. charming hostesb' and Her favored guests spent a delightful morning After the game refreshments of salad ices and cakes were served. | Among the many entertainment. looked for next week none will bt more spicy and entertaining than tn, "Destrich Skule," which will be pre- sented at the Academy of Music or Monday evening by local talent c. S. McManus. General Superintend- ent of the Southern, with headquarters In Washington, D. C.. is in the city and will probably go over the grounds for the new track facilities before he | leaves. Dr. Dawson Furniss. who has beer on short visit to his father, has re. turned to New York city, where he i: engaged in his profession. Mrs. F. N. Scott has returned home after spending a few weeks with rel. atives in Anniston.
 MT. D. NJ. Scott is spending toda, in the city with relatives.
 Mir. w. B. Butler is quite sick at hi, home on Mabry Street.
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