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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
BREATHE HEALING AIR
Hyomei Destroys Germs or Oasaftn and Cures the Diseass--Monsy back If It Fails.

HYomei Destroys Germs oI Sesah
 and Cures the Diseass--Monsy Back
 If It Fails.
 No other treatment for catarrhal trou- hles |. as pleasant and convenient to use as Hyomei Simply put twenty drops of Hyonei in the inhaler that comes with every outfit and then breathe 1t for a few minutes four times a day, and 1t will cure the worst case of catarrh. In this way. one takes into the air passages of the head. throat and lungs air that Is filled with balsamic healing and antiseptic fragrance. It goes to the most remote parts of the air passages, destroys all ca- tarrhal germs, and enriches and puriies the blood with additional ozone.
 The first days use of Hyomei will show a decided improvement. and in a short time there will be no further trouble with catarrh. Its good effects are quickly gained and the benefit is permanent
 You take no risk in buying Hyomei. The complete outfit costs but one dol lar. and if. after using Ican say that 1t did not give satisfaction. Mir. Fowler will return your money. You have the promise of one of The most reliable drug firms in this section, that Hyomei will cost you absolutely nothing. if you say. "It did not help" You are to use 1t en. tirely at his risk, with the understanding that your money will be returned without question or argument if you are not sat- isfied with Hyomei.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
NEW DECATUR SUFFERS
 LOSS OF $15O,OOO BY FIRE

The loss on the stocks of goods was A, follows: "' Il H. l.. Cartwright. dry goods and clothing $2s.OOO. p"''S
 F. Vassault, shoes. $G.00O
 Snlith-Gill, hardware, S13,O0O.
 Hoy & Bird. furniture, s5U0O.
 A F. Harris, dry goods and notions
 Dr. M. W. Murray, ofice, e.oOo.
 Charles Bassett. household goods, $s,00O
 'sox" sorbcr household goods, $500.
 Southern Express Oflce. loss unknown.
 R. H. Allison. real estate oflce. $5oo. Several other offices and private rooms, loss unknown. The loss on the stocks of goods will be about 50 per cent.
 There were several narrow escapes from the building. as there were sever. ..l families living on the second floor. Mrs sorber. wife of the we'll known baseball player, "Sox" Sorber. came very ncar suftocating in the building. shc had re- tired and escaped clad only in her night clothes. Her husband was away from their rooms at the tine. He returned home just in time to rescue his wife, who was almost overcome hy the heat and smoke. MT. Sorber lost all his houss- hold goods, besides five valuable dogs which were in the brilding After res cuiuR his wife, MT. Sorber returned to tho building 1nd rescued a 14-year-Old girl at the risk of his own life. sorber Is professional ball player and e couple of years afo vas With the Birmingham team of the Southern League.
 The fire stopped street car traffic for several hours, as Second Avenue Wus blocked with fallen walls. and the street car trolley was burned In two. The gas works, electric light company and tho telephone comDanles were also damaged to a considerable extent.
 Another alarm of fire .his morning brought out the fire department and sev- eral hundred persons were frantic with excitement. This mornings fire pr0va.i to be only a burning fiue in the Bond block near where the fire occurred last night. The blaze was soon stopped anI no damage was done.
 Whether the Casa Granda block will be rebuilt at tho present time is unknown
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
AT McDoNA1D's THEATRE.

Two Performances by the National
 Stock Company.
 Good audiences marked the perform ances by the National Stock Company at McDonald's Theatre yesterday at both matinee and night.
 The four act comedy drama "Cowslip Farm" was the bill at the matinee. The play is one of the best put on by the com pany and was well produced. It has more comedy work in it than the night bill, "The Moonshiner's Daughter and is therefore better suited to the ability of the cast. The applause of the au- dience was frequent at both perform ances.
 The spesialties were as usual good especially Che act of Professor Lopez and his musical glasses. The act by Nell son and French also deserves mention.
 The bill for tonight is Partners" The company will close its engagement satur- day night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Proceedinrs in nankruptey,

A petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of the United States Court to have the Montevallo Coal. Iron and Railroad Company declared an inyolun- tary bankrupt. The petitioning creditors are the Birmingham Dry Goods Com pany. John Powell and John H. Walker. They allege acts of insolvency and cite former actions of the firm in which it is stated that 1t committed acts of bank ruptcy. The case is practically a result of the case of I. L. Gardner against the NontevalIo Coal. Iron and Raiiroad Com pany. civil suit which has been under
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Wainhinr thn MaiIa

The weighing of mall on all roads, which is done every four years to deter mine the amount that shall be paid tho different railways. is still being carried on in this district and will probably con- tiinue for some little time yet. AssIs- tant General Superintendent Alexander Grant. of the railway mail service, from Washington and L. M. Terrell, super intendent of the division. headquartern in Atlanta. have been through here in. specting the work. They left here last night for a trip through Mississippi in. specting the work of mall weighing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

guson. J. H. Montgomery and one or two others are mentioned As to the delegates to the National Convention the indications are that pr. J. W. Hughes. a black and tan. and J. W. Davidson. lily white, will be chosen.
 The Executive Committee of tho Seventh District will meet tomorrow at Attalla to fix date for a convention at which a candidate for Congress will be named and two delegates to the national convention selected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
PromotIon for MurphY.

J. F. Murphy. who has been manager of the Postal Telegraph Company's office In Selma. has accepted the managership of the Memphis office. He will be suc- ceeded by Roy S. Peace of Birmingham. who was formerly manager of the local ofice! Mir. Murphys promotion to Mem phis is notable. and is a frank endorse ment of his excellent service in this city. The change will be effective Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Funeral of Child

The funeral of Guy Hayes. tho 4-year- old son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Hayes, took place this morning, the services pe- ing conducted by Rev. ]. W. McGlawn, pastor of the Water Street Methodist Church.
 The child died yesterday morning aft IT a long illness, and Mr. and Hayes foLS surviving are sli very Ill., two of then. having pneumonia and two being sick with measles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Tracac+ +ba R s A N. O.

Superintendent E. o. Saltmarsh of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was in Selma today and with Roadmaster Bats. Supervisor Thornton and Soliciting Agent H. s. Daniels inspected the Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans Railroad. MT. SaItmarsh left this afternoon for Mont gomery, whence he will go to his head quarters in Pensacola.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Epworth League Social.

The Epworth League of the Church Street Methodist Church had an enjoyable social last evening at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. w. R. Jordan, the enter. tainment being appropriate to the celeora- ton of Washington's birthday. Mir. and Mrs. Jordan were assisted in serving re- treatments by Miss Nellie Mcleod.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Census for Directory.

The representatives of the wiggips Di- rectorics Company. which Is preparing a directory of this city. have almost com pieted their census of Selma and within week will have obtained all the stasis- tics necessary for the publication of she work. The directory. which will be tine first published for this city since 1881. win be placed upon tie market in two ponths,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Real Estate Transfers.

The followirk Transfers of real estate have been recorded by the Probate Cou: t.:
 Edward c. Jones to c. W. Mills, lot in block a) of Platte nburg Addition: con sideration, $50.
 Mrs Elizabeth P. Weaver, executrIx to B. J. Schuster. lots 19 and 20 in the Shesrer Addition: consi iteration. $500.
 John Smith and wife to 2. H. Ray. lot % by 50 on Duncan and Perham street,; consideration. s60o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Handsome New Building.

s. A. Fowlkes & Co.,, agents for Mrs. Julia Baumgarten. announce that they will erect on Broad Street between Ala bama and Selma Streets, a handsome three-story brick and stone building. The structure will have room for two stores and for several offices and will be hand some addition to the business portion of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Mission at Catholic Church.

Rev. Father J. o'Connor, S.. J.. assist ed by the parish. priest. Rev. Father T. J. Madden, 6. T.. will begin a week s mission at tlie Catholic Church of tie Assumption next Sunday morning. Rsv. Father O'Connor is president of the coi- legc at Shreveport and is one of the most able missionaries in the church. and tine services will be most interesting and helpful. #<
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

Mamma" said 5-year-oid Elmer. who was tired of staying in the house, "come out in the back yard and play a game of football with me-
 I can't play, dear,'' replied the mother.
 "Huhv exclaimed the little fellow, scornfully, That's what comes of hav- ing a woman for a mother"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

20 CENTS OFF DOLLAR. Saturday last day and no more sale like this for long time. Remen- Der, you get double amount of "trad- ing checks" this week. Don't sleep on your opportunity.
 Bullock & Fleming,
 Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
"l AM WELL AGAIN. :"
If Your Kidneys are Affected, You, Too, Can Be Restored to Per
 fct Health

The prevalence of diseases of the kid- neys and bladder Is increaSing with alarm ing rapidity, and there is hardly one man or woman in ten who can pass a suc- cessfll microscopic test of these import ant organs. In many cases serious de- engagements exist for years. without much inconvenience and the importance of proper treatment is not realized until dangerous stage Is reached.
 Immediate attention should be given to the first indications of kidney trouble. such as pain In the back. irregularities of the urine, etc One bottle of Black Weed will convince you that 1t is the one medl- cine to be relied upon. Some of the cures it has made. have been almost miraculous, and letters like the following are being received almost constantly:
 "I suffered several years from kidney disease, which had reached the uremic poison stage It was in a dangerous con- dition. when Black Weed was brought to my notice. This remedy benefited me at once. and few bottles cured me perma- nently. I gained Ave pounds in one month. and, thanks to Black Weed. I am well again. GEO. H CONLEY,
 19 Venable St.. Atlanta, Ga.
 Black Weed Is q thorough remedy, be- ing purely vegetable. and does it's work promptly. neutralizlng and forcing from | the system all impure and poisonous sub stances It never falls to give perfect satisfaction for Kidney diseases. Rheu. matism and cataTrh.
 FREE SAMPLE. Black Weed is sold by all progressive druggists everywhere. Every one is in. vited to send for free sample, which can be had by sending your name and address to Black Weed Medicine Company. At lanta, Ga
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

Mrs. Myers Formerly of Selma
 Mrs. Frederic Myers, who died Monday In New York. was formerly resident in Selma, and was well-known here. She was formerly Miss Florence Safrold. daughter of the late Judge Saffold, and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
TRAINS TAKEN OFF.
Extra Service Between Montg omery
 and Birmingham Abandoned.

The local passenger train between Birmingham and Montgomery made its last run last night. Today the two extra trains will be taken off.
 The two trains were put on just before the beginning of the carnival rush of travel to relieve the congestion on through trains No. and No. between Montgomery and Birmingham.
 This morning the extra No. will leave for Birmingham for the last time. but the extra No. will not leave Birming- ham this afternoon. last nights local being the last to come south and this mornings the last b go north.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

married the late Richard Brooks. who was son of the late Judge Brooks, She was married to General Myers about six years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Selma Cotton Market.

Quotations in tho Selma cotton market were nominal today. no transactions be- ing reported A small lot of cotton chang ed hands yesterday at 14 1-2, but all bids under this price was stoically refused by holders.
 The movement yesterday was: Re- ceipts. IA; shipments, 77; since September 1. s5,+53; shipments. a 4cs; stock, 4c45.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Killed suapected Thief.

A special from Battle. in DeKalb Coun- ty says that Sunday niKht the general merchandise store of L. B. Smith at that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
The Future of Mitchell.
RaiIroad Men HEaet.

A conference occurred here today among representatives of the freight de- pertinent on the Queen and Crescent Railroad. south of Chattanooga, and Gen. eral Freight Agent L. Sevier of the Ala eral Manager w. A. Garrett of the Queen and Crescent. Representatives for Chattanooga. Meridian, Birmingham were In attendance. Matters pertaining to freight business were discussed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

consideration by the United States Cir cult Court for nearly three years The case resolved itself into suit of tho Connecticut stockholders of the company against the Alabama stockholders. Ia the course of the proceedings. three separate receivers were appointed for the company, Messrs Burgess Little and Julius Davidson of Birmingham and q. sternfeldt of Montgomery. The present suit is brought in the banlruptey or dis- trict court, and is a contest of the Aln- bama creditors against the gtockhotders in Connecticut and the north.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

British Naval Estimates. London. Feb. A.-The British naval es- inmates for lsoi-05 total $1s444S.eoo a aee increase of Sl2, 1000 over the estimates for 1oOe~0L
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

Mrs. C. c. Stewart and son are lhe guests of Mrs. Stewards father, F. r. Wise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
". m. O. A Baseball.

ofaciais of the Young Mems Christian Association met tonight and made plans to organize for this season the baseball team which for several years has been So successful. W. g. Monk presided, and E. Lamar. chairman of the Committee on Physical Work; H. Eliasberg, F. M. Abbott, Secretary Warner, Physical Di- rector Franklin, R. c. Young, Ben R. Howard, who was captain of the team last year, and W. H. Osborne, catcher of last years team. were present. It was decided that the team should at once be placed upon a firm financial basis and Mir. Lamar. Mir Eliasberg and Colonel Abbott were appointed a committee to so- licit subscriptions for a permanent fund. which will be used for guarantees and other necessary purposes.
 Present prospects are that the team this year will be even stronger than the clubs that have previously played under the Y. M. c. A. colors. Of the old men. Howard, Osborne, Kincey. Perrin, Scott. Allen, Jones. May, Parrish. Galloway and Cummins are available. only Robbins and Creagh of the former nine being ab- sent. In addition to former players. the team will be strengthened by new mate rial in the Spencer brothers and Frank lin,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

A. J. Brane. prominent business man of Montgomery, spent today fn Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

Mss Ava Heidt. n charming youn lady of Birmingham. is the guest of Ms Nina Lamar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
NEWS OF CENTRAL CITY
CoMMITTEE RAISING MONEY FOR COLLEGE.
Success Is Being Met With. All De- nominations Showing Interest
 in Movement to Secure
 Synodical College.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Feb. A. The committee appointed from the Corr mercial and Industrial Association -f Selma to raise s25.0oO for the Presbytc- rian Synodical College was hard at work today and has met with encouras- ing success, citizens of all denominations showing a generous eagerness to asslst in securing the location of the instituti 'ii in Selma. The committee expects to have raised all the necessary amount before the next meeting of the Association on the second Tuesday in March.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
20 CENTS OFF poLLAR.

I. Matt Meyer of Tilden, is a prominent visitor to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

Rev. T. R. Best, pastor of the Ala bama Street Presbyterian Church, is il in hospital in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

Miss Hattie Smith. who has been th' attractive guest of Mrs. Edward Graham and Mrs. John Mcl<innon. left yesterday for her home in Prattville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

Hon. H. Fl. Stewart Is convalcscsrt from his recent illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

place was burgiarized and large amount of goods carried off. Tracks were found and upon being followed led to point in the woods where the goods were hid- den. J. McGuffy was placed to watch and a day or two later man was seen to approach the goods. McGuffy ordered the man to surrender and the latter squared for a fight. McGuffy pulled his pistol and there was a combat In the woods. The stranger was killed. In- vestigation was made and the dead man proved to be J. l.. Seaman, white, a miner. Ills home is said to be in New London. Ohio, and teleerams have been aent there in the hope of locating his family 50 that instructions can be ob- tained as to a disposition of the remains.
 The Future of Mitchell.
 There is a belief here that at the con- vention called by National President John Mitchell, of the United Mine workers of America, for next week in ln- dianapolis, that he will make some an- t1ouncement In reference to his retire. ment from the head of the coal miners organization to accept a position with President Roosevelt's official family. It is rumored that President Mitchell will be given an opportunity of entering the Bureau of Labor and that the proposi- ton 10 @ most favorable one. 4 call was issued this week for @ convention in Indianapolis next week. Alabama will have seventeen delegates to the conven- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
Personal and Local.

McD. Campbell. John c. Norris and Chambliss Keith have returned from B!r. mingham where they attended the or gauization of the Alabama State Eiks' Association. Exalted Ruler of the Selma Lodge. wh6 was elected Treasurer of tho State Association. remained in Birming- ham. Major V. B. Atkins of Selma, was ele cted one of the Vice-Prcsidents of the Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

William Clinic of Ontario, Canada, is the guest of his brother. J. M. Climie. MT. Clinic. who Is making an extended visit to tine South, will be in Selma for several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25
n,a ia Acnulftad.

Claud Gee. who was arrested last week on a charge of larceny from person was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-25

T. W. Hall, W. M Vaughan, T D. Kemp end pr. T. G. Howard. the Build ing Committee of the Church Street Methodist Church. left this afternoon fol Montgomery, to be present at the tria of the suit of Marshall and Company contractors. against NJ. woolsey and oth CTS. The case will be tried in the Fed eral Court in Montgomery tomorrow.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-17
Educational Rally Friday

The educational meeting Friday
at Wilson's Springs promises to be
an event of more than ordinary in
terest. A number of persons Of Lex
ington interested in educational
matters will attend. The speaking
will take place on the Green. and
will begin about 3 o'clock. The
speakers, DR.. Frazer, DIR. Denny
and Mr.. Tucker, are men who viii
speak with authority on the sub
ject. Great interest is shown In
the matter in the neighborhood OF
Wilson's Springs and Rcckbridge
Baths, and the people of those
communities have indicated that
they will suspend business for the
day and attend the meeting.
1t would be a good idea for
Others to do likewise. Parties
could be made up and ar exceed
ingly pleasant day spent OF
Wilson's.
Mr.. John Sheridan will take
persons from Lexington who
desire to 90, at reduced rates
Where a party of twenty or more
10 gotten up the rate will be 20
cents each for the round trip, ano
where the number lie less thar
twenty, reduced rates will be giver
proproti onate To the number.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-17
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-17
Married

HARRIsoN-R LYON Whistle
Creek August 18th. 1904, by Rev. DR..
ID. A. Penick, Mr. John Payne Har-
r,son and Miss Lula Maude Ruly,
both of Rock bridge.
ARRHART- WIsRMAN-Near Fair
field. Thurs lay, August 9th, 1904, Ey
Rev. ]. NJ. Shiickhise, Mr.. Junius T..
Arehart and Miss Matte f. Wiseman,
daughter of Mr.. A. K: Wiseman' de-
ceased, all of Rockbridge.
STINNET- KEFFER-Att the home OF
Mr.. Giles X effer in Lexington. Wednes-
day evening, August 10th. 1904, at
$50 o'clock, by DR.. Thornton Whal-
ing, Mr.. William f. Stinnet of Savan..
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Lexington. Mr.. and Mrs. Stinnet left
Thursday for Savannah, where the!
will make their future home.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-08-17
Church Dedication Services

EDITOR GAZRTTE: The obligatory
services. of the North Buffalo Metho-
dist church will take place on Sun
day, August %, 1904. Love feast ut d
a. m; preaching at 1890 a. N. fol-
lowed by dedication. Song service
at $50 p. M, followed by platform
meeting; evangelistic services at 1880
D. IN. Services will DE held also
Thursday, Friday and Saturday eve
nings of the week preceding. Several
preachers beside the pastor will be
present to take part in the services.
The service will be all day and every
body is invited to come and bring
their dinners .and spend the day
ENJOYING the services. The Deacon
brothe RS are expected to sing.
REV. J. ID. MAYS, PASTOR.