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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
THE WEST END NEIGHBoR-
 HOOD HOUSE ASS0CIATIOEI

Yesterday morning in the kindergarten room of the West End Settlement House & representative gathering of philanthropic women, with the Rev. E. E. Cobbs as chairman of the occasion, discussed and completed plans for an organization to be known as the "West End Neighbor- hood House Association"
 Mir. Cobbs addressed the meeting and explained, the object of the Association. assuring his hearers that the work is purely non-sectarian, and to be run on strictly business principles and along broad lines. without regard to any special denomination or religion.
 The lot on which the Settlement House is builded cost $225. and the house itself was erected at 8 cost of H ,000, while other incidental expenses of the property, cov- ering the period of the three years since the idea of the house was first conceived raises the amount expended by the peo- pie of St. Johns on the House to between $1. 300 and N,5O0.
 The officers appointed to serve for the year for tho Association. are. subject to approval and changes. as follows: Pres ident, Rev. F. E. Cobbs; Secretary, Mrs. John Tul'is; Treasurer. MT. Joe Holt. The Board of Directors. Mrs. J. D. Beale, Miss Carrie Lee Hurter, Mrs. Phares Coleman. Mrs. William Stratford Miss Annie Williams Mrs. Meyers, Miss Lila Little The Finance Committee is com posed of the President. Rev. E. B. Cobbs. the Treasurer. MT. Joe Holt. and the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mrs. J. D. Beale and one other member of the Association. The Committee on Subscrip- tions: Mrs. J. S. Wilcox. Mrs. A. NJ. Baldwin and Mrs. Robert Stringfellow. On Kindergarten. Mrs. Little. On Libra ry. Miss Caroline Haralson and Miss Theo. Welch. On Improvement of Prop erty,, First Grounds, Miss Kate David son. Mrs. George o. Willis and Mrs. C.. Y. BogacN; second, House. not yet ap- pointed. The committee to have in charge the Young Girls Sewing Circle, Miss Ju- liet Dennis Miss Mary Whiting and Mrs. A J. Miller. The Boys "wednesday Night Club" Rev. E. F. Cobbs and Mir. George Willis. Mrs. J. c. Hurter and Mrs M. Arlington will have charge of the Mothers Meetings" The Committee on Visiting are: Mesdames c. I. Finnigan, l. l.. Cobbs, B. l.. Holt, E. c. Andrews, Seelye. Wilson and R. l.. Parker.
 After the appointment of the commit tees were read an informal discussion of the plans of the Association followed. and many good ideas were suggested for the successful carrying on of the work and every woman present expressed a hearty approval of the plans and a willingness to cooperate in carrying them out.
 It was then decided to hold monthly meetings on either the first Monday or Wednesday of each month, and every member will he urged to attend these meetings. which will be held at the Neigh borhood House.
 The Chairman of each Committee will be urged to bring in at each monthly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
Minister Spoke at the Court HousC
 on 'The New Birth"

Minister Spoke at the Court House
 on "The New Birth"
 Rev. C. l.. Chiffon delivered his first sermon of a series to be delivered this week in the City Court room of the Coun- ty Court House at 7:l5 last night to a small audience.
 Mir. Chiffon took as his theme "The New Birth" and spoke entertainingly on it for about an hour. The subject, he said, was too great to be thoroughly dis cussed in a short time and for that req son, he would continue discussion of the theme every night this week. beginning at 7:45 p. m. in the City Court room un- til the most prominent points of the theme had been touched.
 Mir. Chiltons long service in Montgom- cry as a prominent minister of the Meth odist Church makes it unnecessary for anything to be said in regard to his ability as a speaker.
 The new birth, or in other words, the change of heart in a man, he said, was necessary before he could see the King dom of God. He argued that man came into the world base and corrupt and that the change in nature must come over him before he Is Christian: 'If God has not the power to change the nature of man." said he. then religion is the biggest hunbug ever thrust upon civil ized universe" His line of talk was in- teresting and well connected.
 Mir Chiffon attracted considerable at tention throughout the State some weeks ago when he resigned from the minis try and membership of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
WOMAN, YOU CAN BE CURED.
An Eminent Physician Gives to the World a Marvellous Prescription.

An Eminent EuyHlC1Su 0IN0S " LIN
 World e Marvellous Prescription.
 One of the leading physicians in Amer lea, who has made a life study of the treatment of L4seases peculiar to women and who met with unvarying success in a large and varied private and sanatortum practice, has given to the suffering woKn- en O. our country the benefit of his lifes work. This eminent specialists prescrtp- ton is now sold by all the leading drug gists everywhere under the name of Fem inala and may be had at the nominal price of $1.00 bottle.
 Feminala is actually boon to afnlcted women. In the great majority or in- stances 1t does more than beneht-it ab- solutely cures.
 Feminala is a specific. That means that 1t cures upon a principle peculiar to r- self; that 1t cures in a manner not com mon to another medicine.
 In this sense, Feminala cures by remov- ing or eradicating the cause. not by treat ment of the disease itself.
 For lnstance-take the simple and easily understood case of leucorrhoea, known among women as female weakness Leucorrhoea is a disorder growing out of inflammation of the uterus, or the womb so what is the use of treating leucorfhoea unless the cause is removed, which IS in- flammation of the womb?
 Thus-with Feminala. 1t cures by going down deep and removing the cause then imparting strength and normal character to the parts that the cure may be sure and permanent.
 Note to women.-A sample bottle of Feminala and a book concerning diseases peculiar to women will be mailed, in a plain. sealed package free upon. request if addressed to The American Drug Com pany, Birmingham, Ala. Write for 1t to- day.f ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
MEETING OF FOURTH
 WARD GUILD.

The members of the Fourth Ward Guild of the Young Women's Christian Asso- citation met with the President, Miss Laura Hill, yesterday, when the follow ing officers were elected! President, Mrs. John D. Cody; Vice-President, Miss Anna Graham; Secretary, Miss Jamie Lou Reeves; Treasurer, Miss Mary Belle Jones.
 After the election of officers, arrange ments were discussed for the reception which the Guild expects to give in com pliment to Miss Hayes of Chicago, who is the Field Secretary of the National Y. w. c. A. The date of the reception is not yet determined. as Miss Hayes has not, as yet, decided when she will make her visit to Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

Did you ever use condensed eggs? They are prepared somewhat after the manner of condensed milk. and will keep till eternity First, they are deprived of their surplus water. then sugar is add ed, and they are packed in cans and dramatically sealed When being used for cooking or scrambling. etc. a little water is added and the mixture is quick Iy beaten A big trade Is done in con densed eggs with South Africas where
 fresh egss bring as high as sf,ss dozen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
IN COMPLIMENT TO
TT TO
 MRS. MATHEWS.

mHS. mAIaG W0. Complimentary to Mrs. H. S. Matthews of Birmingham, the guest of MT. and Mrs. l.: B. Farley, a delightful and unique affair was given at the Elk's Home on Monday evening. The new bowling al- leyy which has just been completed. and which is said to be one of the most at tractive features of the beautiful club house, shone resplendent in all it's fresh- ness and charm for the first bowling party given there.
 The guests of the evening were MT. and Mrs. A. J. Messing, Jr., MT. ana Mrs. Louis B. Farley, Mir. and Mrs. Rob- ert F. Ligon, MT. and Mrs. c. l.. Rutn, MT. and Mrs. Henry T. Bartlett, MT. and Mrs. J. L. Hall, MT. and Mrs. McD. Cain, MT. and Mrs. W. B. Kelly, Mrs. walter Brown, Anniston, and Mrs. Ii. 5. Mat lhews of Birmingham.
 Bivided into two sides of nine members Mdh, the party bowled ten games, mak- Ing excellent scores and any number or spares" and strikes" For every strike" a favor was given and handsome prizes awhrded to those making the highest sc6res.
 The gentleman's prize, an exquisite seal cigar case, surmounted by silver elk's head, fell to MT. J. l.. Hall. and the lady's prize, a dainty water-color picture, was wHi by Mrs. Matthews.
 After the games, the party sat down to a collation. served in the library. Taste fully decorated in pink was the table and the. spacious room, embowered in palms and plumosa, blossomed with roses and azaleas. MT. Louis Farley acted as toast mister and each guest was to contribute something to the feast of reason and the flow of soul" MT. Ruth and Mir. Mes sing responded in happy vein to toasts tos the occasion and Mrs. Farley capd- vated her hearers with a humorous reel tation, spoken with inimitable drollery and grace The first Bowling Party at the EIk's home was a pronounced success.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

A system regulator is a medicine that strengthens and stimulates the liver, kid neys, stomach and bowels. Prickly Ash Bitters is superior system regulator. It drives out all unhealthy conditions, promotes activity of body and brain, re- stores good appetite, sound sleep and cheepful spirits. su-wed-frf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
Returning to Sane Conditions.

Senator Platt said the other day that there are indications of ''the return of gerous ondition''-dangerous to the Re publicans. And The New York Sun says: Tt may be that Mir. Cleveland will not be nominated. but 1t is of omnibus sug- gestion to all observing Republicans like MT. Platt. when in the pivotal State of New York evidence increases that Demo- eloqpently expressed by Mir. Richard ol- neys s,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
FOR CORONER

hereby announce myself as a candidate for Coroner of Montgomery County, subject Co the action of the Democratic primary.
 T. F, LEAK.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
MEETING OF LADIES

The Ladies Aid Society of the Clayton Street Methodist Church held their an- nual meeting yesterday and elected the following officers for the ensuing term:
 Mrs. c. H. Bailey, President.
 Mrs. M. D. Sweatt, First Vice Presi- dent.
 Mrs. J. P. Carroll, Second Vice Presi- dent.
 Mrs. T. s. Thweatt, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Announcements.
FOR SOLICITOR.

hereby annoufce myself as a candidate for } Solicitor of Montgomery County. subject ta
 the action of the Democratic primary.
 E TYLER GOODWIN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

hereby announce myself for reelection for Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to action of the Democratic primaries.
 w. 1T. TTCE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

hereby announce myself IS Q candidate Dor Solicitor of Montgomery County. subject to the action of he Den.ocratic primary.
 S. II. DENT, 5F.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

A ragpicker 10 London recently found money 10 the value cf Si20 in a haakettll
 ee RAaN fer which she had paid few
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
Ucf11ei1 and Society.
BIZ MRS. !. II. DE CoTTES.

meeting written report of the work of the committee represented. that. at the end of the year, the proceedings of the year may be given, officially, to the pub lie. A first class. thoroughly competent kindergarten teacher will be employed to take full charge of the work out there as soon as possible.
 The next meeting of the Association will be held Wednesday afternoon, January 20. at 3:30 o'clock. at the Neighborhood House and everybody who is interested in this work is cordially invited to ba present. Tho different committees will in the meantime be active in their work and it is expected that some great strides in the advancement of the work will be re- ported at thu next meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Treasurer of Montgomery County. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. W. F. McGEHEE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

hereby announce myself as a candidate Tor Tneasurer of Montgomery County. subject
 to the action of the Democratic primaries. as " J. M. CRENSHAVf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
cREYs' ANNUAL BALL.

The Twenty-ninth Annual Ball of the Montgomery Greys, always one of Mont gomery's most brilliant social affairs, will take place Friday. February l2, in the Auditorium.
 For nearly half a century the Greys have held q record in peace and war, eri- viable of any military organization. Not the least of the achievements of this fa- nous command is the long list of bril- liant balls given annually under their auspices.
 At meeting of the company last night. the following committees were announc- ed by Captain s. H. Roberts, command ing.
 Committee on Arrangements-Lieut ant W. W. Brame, G. c. Lewis, w. R. Wilkinson, E. H. Jackson and T. Weath- erly Carter.
 Committee on Invitation-Lieutenant J. Hunt Taylor, T. B. Taylor, M. R. SowelIy J. Paul Parker and J. E. Bartlett.
 Committee on Decoration-D. H. Howe, W. B. Cheney, W. B. Paterson, s. B.. Jones and H. K. Watts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

hereby announce myself as a candidate for nomination for the second term to the office of County Treasurer subject Co the action os the Democratic primaries.
 JOHN d. COCHRAN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
FOR SUPERINTENDENT or EDU.
 CATION.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for Superintendent of Education for Montgoui- cry County, subject to the action of tho s N " 6, W. CONVECTION.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

pennies to a chambermaid. who did noe know that her mistress was using it ag savings bank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

Mrs. A. J. Rice entertained at tea last evening fin compliment to Mrs. R. W. Mcdonald of Nashville. who is the guest of Mrs. E. G. Adams at her home on HolcOmbe street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

Mrs. R. w. Mcdonald of Nashville, General Secretary of the Home Mission ary Society of the Methodist Church, South, Is the guest of Mrs E. G. Adams at her home on Holcombe Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

am a candidate for nomination for re-eleo- ton as Superintendent of Education of Montgomery County, subject to the Demo- cratic primaries In April, and solicit the support of all Democrats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs. Robert Ellington of Tallassee IS spending a few days in the city and Is stopping at 641 South McDonough Street. Mrs. Ellington is one of Tallassee's most enthusiastic members of the Degree of Pocahontas, branch of the Red Men. She has attained the highest honor in her Council. and has been faithful worker from the time she became a member.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

The german at which the members of the Beauyoir Club were to have enter tained thi sevening has been postponed until next Monday, January 18th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13

Miss Rae Cohen of Richmond, Va, :s the guest of Miss Lottie Greil, at her home. 3O3 South Lawrence Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-13
REV. c. [. CHILToN PREACHED

Mrs. David Well has returned from a visit to friends in Birmingham.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

Persons wishing to purchase extra
copies of the semi-centennial number
of the SMYRNA TIMES can find
limited supply at the TIMES Office, and
Phillips News Stand or can receive
attention by leaving their order with
George M. Stevenson. Price 10 cents
.per copy. Some friend or relative
whom you have visited may be in
terested in Smyrna and would appre-
ciate q copy. They are worth pre-
Serving. Get an extra copy for your
self and send some away.
The report comes that q severe wind
and hail storm passed over the lower
part of Kent County, Friday evening
carrying with it destruction too many
tomato patches and corn fields. In
She vicinity of Frederick, FELTON, and
Farmington, in the lower part of the
county, the damage done was consider
able. Entire corn fields were cut by
the hail and leveled to the ground.
The same was the case with tomato
Patches, causing the total destruction
q the fields. The hail stones we're
said to be as large as hen eggs, several
bncketfuls being picked up by the
farmers.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06
BRILLIANT DANCE AT OPERA HOUSE
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

man, Miss Mary HAZEL, Miss Irma
Lewis, Miss Agnes Carrow, Miss
Helen Lewis, Miss Daisy Sutton, Miss
Gertrude Bell, Miss Beulah HAZEL,
Miss Blanch HAZEL, Miss Edna Arm
strong, Miss Flora Wells, Miss Clara
Spruance, Miss Fannie Wilds, Miss
Eba Wi'ds, Miss Helen Ringgold, Miss
Maie Ford, Miss Severson; Messrs.
Charles D. Stockly, DR.. r. A. Com
eggs, r. d. Hoffecker. Jr., A. Lee
Clifton, Howard r. Jones, Townsend
Jefferson, Ernest Collins, Frank Nal
colin, Henry Janney, Grover Talbot,
Ayres Stockly, Clifton Turner. Charles
LeCOmpt, Cummins Speakman,
George Turner, G. Davis Brown,
Randolph Pratt, Linwood Phillips,
Vernon Philips, Stewart Wilds, Will
liam Diehl.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06
SMYRNA TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.


ing papers have been presented before
the club and illustrated lectures and
talks have been given by persons who
had visited the places under study.
The Art and Drama committee have
been especially successful in assisting
in the financing of the organization by
the number of entertainments given.
The system of class work has proven
to be one of the strongest elements in
building up and sustaining the in
tellectual growth of the club.
Through the efforts of the educational
committee during the first year a course
of free instruction in singing was
given to the children of the Public
Schools by Mr.. Richard Welton whose
methods are still pursued.
Effort to Secure Free Library For Smyrna.
A special effort was made to secure
Free Library for Smyrna. This
failed in it's ultimate object, although
it was the means of arousing sufficient
interest in having the old Library re-
habilitated, making it now very ac-
ceptable substitute for what was de-
sired. The action of the Club in the
Free Library movement caused much
excitement and was the topic of the
papers, the street and homes up to
the very day of the voting. The prin-
cipal objection being that many feared
the probability of an increase in their
taxes. These so interested themselves
in fighting the measure that the vote
cast (On one of the rainiest of rainy
days. was five times the vote cast
this year at the usual town election.
Through the efforts of the Club,
which gave fifty dollars to the Colored
School Fund, lot has been purchased
on which will be erected an up-to- date
building, to be used in the education
OF these people.
Club Work Has Developed Much Talent.
One special feature of the Club has
been the development or rather bring
ing out the various talents of our
members, many Of whom in their
speclalties probably would not have
received the encouragement from any
other source aud possibly might have
degenerated rather than improved.
This has been well shown by the
talent found and developed through
the efforts of the Art and Drama Com
mittee in getting up the various enter
tainments.
The coming together of one hun
dred women, most of them without
any knowledge of parliamentary pro-
ceedings, and many not given to study
and research, has had very benefi-
cial effect in rounding the characters
of most all, for those who thought they
were posted, found study necessary,
and those who we're not so fortunate
have endeavored to arrive at that
condition.
We feel, therefore, though we have
not done much work outside of oul
circle, we have been preparing and
drilling ourselves so that we may be
better able to take up our allotted
work in the future with a knowledge
that what we may do, may be vel
and thoroughly done, and our sphere
of usefulness be gradually wideneG
until we may be known by our good
works. MARY B. F. JARDINE.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

SPECIAL SERVICE FOR FRUIT. The
Steamers G.. F. Brady and frankie
will commence June 9th and run on
alternate days going, a daily service
for fruit. See time table. Passengers
will be carried only on Steamer Brady,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from Smyrna Landing, and Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays from Phila-
delphia.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

DR.. R. A. Comegys, dentist, success
sor to DIR. Johnson, HAZEL building,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

Oosgriff & Reynolds have in stock
supply of superior soft coal for
wheat thrashing.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06
Closing of Mails.

Going North.-6.55, $50 A. M. 800. 500
7.9O P. NJ.
Going SOuth.---s.O5, 11.2O A. NJ. APO,
2 30 OP. NJ.
For Clayton and Oxford R. P. o. and
Clayton, Del, sos A. NJ, and 800 p. NJ,
Townsend and Centreville r. p. o. and
Clayton and Chestertown r, P. o. 6.55 AM.
and 3.20 p. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

NORTH: 7.15, 8.S7, 9.5S, A. M, 3.45, 5.25,P.M
SOUTH; S.97. $50, 11.45, A. NJ, 4O9, 4.45, and
7.55P. M.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

The Smyrna Transportation and
Manufacturing Co. appreciating the
services of the Citizens Hose Co of
Smyrna, as we'll as the efforts of all
those who participated in the efforts
to suppress the disastrous fire at
Smyrna Landing, takes this means to
publicly thank all for the good SER
vices rendered.
A. E. JARDINE, Sec'y and Treas
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

If you want the best inks. fluids.
mucilage, paste, go to J. B. Coopers
and get Carter's. Also pens, pencils,
paper, etc.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

Captain George Connor, a we'll
known sea captain. who lived and
spent most of his life in Smyrna, died
Friday after a lingering illness from
general debility. He had been max
ing his home with his daughter Mrs.
BENJAMIN Morris. He Is survived by
five children: Walter and John Con-
nor, who live at Chicago. ILL.,. Mrs.
John Farrell of Philadelphia, Mrs.
Benjamin Morris and Miss Katie Con-
nor of this town. Funeral services
we're held Monday afternoon, inter
ment at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pratt have the
sympathy of their friends in the loss
they have sustained in the death of
their only child, their infant son
Francis Thomas Pratt, who died at
Ocean City, N. j., Thursday, where
he had been taken for a soiourn. He
was bright baby and a general favor
ite. Funeral services were held Satur-
day, interment at Laurel Hill Gene
terry, Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

Michael Blendt for many years a
we'll ll-known farmer of this section,
died at the home of his son Harry
Blendt near town last Friday, after a
lingering illness in the ssth year of
his age. The deceased was born in
Germany and after coming to this
country, settled in Delaware and was
one of the most progressive farmers in
this vicinity. He leaves one son, Mr..
Harry Blendt with whom he has been
making his home since the death of
his wife several years ago. Services
were held at his late residence yester-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, in charge
of the Rev. Albert Chandler; inter
ment at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

Carr's ice cream parlor on Market
street is now open for the season.