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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11

| The crowds from Alabama to the Louisville reunion of the United Con-
 federate Veterans will begin moving l tomorrow.
 | The hegira of Alabamians to the Louisville reunion will reach it's zenith
 Tuesday afternoon when a special train | of a dozen coaches will leave the Mont gomery railway station. The formal
 exercises of the reunion will not begin
 until Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. but an early start will be made by g. | large part of the crowd, inasmuch as 1t takes something over fifteen hours to
 make the trip from Montgomery to Louisville
 Commander Thomas M owen, Of the Alabama Division, United Sons of Con- federate Veterans and his party will be among the first to leave. Dr. owens g party expects to start for Louisville
 Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock. pr. Owen has been put forward by the Ala bama Division of Sons as candidate for Commander-in-chief of the entire confederation. He leaves early in order that he may open his headquarters and survey the field before the formal gath ering of the Sons.
 Dr. Owens candidacy will invest the proceedings of the Sons at Louisville | with a special interest to Alabama. The election for Commander of the con- federation will be held Thursday, the second day of the reunion. Dr. Owen was put into the race for Commander in chief in response to an urgent senti- ment that he become a candidate, the Sons feeling sure that the success of his work for the history of Alabama would be a. guarantee that in the event of his election the affairs of the con- federation would be in safe hands | At the Mobile reunion of the Alabama Division the candidacy of Dr. Owen was formally launched and a special com mittee consisting sof Howard Gaillard, of Mobile, w. W. Brandon, of Tusca- loosa, William B. Bankhead, of Jasper, Clarence J. owens of Anniston. and Will T. Sheehan, of Montgomery, was named too look after his interest and urge his candidacy at Louisville. He and his friends have received gratifying assur- ances of support from all over tho South. A number of camps have al- ready instructed their delegates to vote for him as long as he is in the race, including the camps of the Sons at Washington, D. O., Louisville, Ky, and Norfolk Va. sIIis friends are very sam guine as to the result of the election. The only other announced candidate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11

The receiver afterwards presented a petition to the court stating that on assuming the duties of his office and on taking charge of the store In ques- tion he discovered that quantity of goods had been taken away from the store and on investigation. learned that they had been placed in storage in an- other part of thefcity. The petitioner further stated that the said goods had been sold by, the alleged bankrupt to one M. shapiro. his father, after the adjudication of the court declaring him bankrupt. He further recites that on demanding the said goods the said M. Shapiro brought suit in the City Court to prevent said receiver from taking said goods. The petitioner,
 therefore, asked that the Federal Court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11

isting circumstances, It is suggested that laboratory be installed for the use of the milk inspector in his exam ination of milk.
 Complaint Is also made against the vehicles in which milk Is carried throughout the city. These wagons are often diiapidated and filthy on the in- side, states the health officer, and con- ditions on this subject should be rem edied.
 Another suggestion is to have the sewers on the south side put into bet ter condition. The report states that the deaths among infants for the past two weeks has been alarming and that the cause in many cases Is the inferior milk Used.
 The following infectious diseases have been reported during the month |: Scarlet fever. 5, white; diphtheria, 4, black; smallpox. 1 white and 2 black; chicken pox. black; spinal meningitis, l white and 2 black; typhoid fever, 6 white; tuberculosis. black.
 Deaths-rotal, 7S; 35 white. and 43 black.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
Many Delegates to Attend.

More than 115 delegates will be in at- tendance at the annual convention of Alabama district No. 20, United Mine Workers of America, commencing Mon day. The convention is likely to be in session for four weeks.
 The first business to be taken up will be tho reports of the officers. Presi- dent Flynn will give a detailed account of the strike. Secretary-Treasurer J. l.. Clemo will tell of the large sums of money received and disbursed during the strike. More than $45,000 per month was expended. The election Of officers will not be much of a contest, inasmuch as all the officers have been reelected. some contention alone pre-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
order from Court.

An order has been received from the United States Court in the bankruptcy case of E. Shapiro, of Ensley. that the goods taken in charge by Receiver A. s. Cowan be returned to M Shapiro, the father of the alleged bankrupt.
 This case was originally filed against E. Shapiro by Weinhart. Shaull & Co.,. of Savannah. Ga; Goodall. Brown 6 Co..-of Birmingham, and the Courtney Shoe Company, of Missouri, petitioners il l ease. Shapiro was adJudged q bankrupt and A. s. Cowan was ap- pointed receiver to take charge of the affairs of the alleged bankrupt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
PRELIMINARY CANVASS
uoRsON WILL KEEP HIS EYE ON
 SIXTH DISTRICT.
Relieved Probable That He Will Oppose Congressman Bankhead for Re- eIectiOn-Mine Workers
 Meet Monday.

Birmingham, June lO.-(Special)-- frantaJn Richmond Pearson Hcbson was in Birmingham this afternoon en route with his bride from Greeneboro, Ala.
 his home. te Louisville and the East.
 where he is to deliver a number of
 Commencement addresses and will re-
 sume the lecture platform for.the sum- mer.
 When asked whether he would enter
 politics again in this State, he said that he had nothing to give cut definitely. He stated. however. that he and Mrs. Hobson will bo back in Alabama in Sep tember and that he would make pre-
 liminary canvass of the Sixth District
 in a political way.
 This indicates that Captain Hobson
 will again be candidate for Congress
 from the Sixth District, now represent. cd by Congressman J. IT. Bankhead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
Another Convention Wanted.

GenrgeC. Harris of the Harris Trans fer and Baggage Company. left this morning for Cleveland. O.. where he will attend the annual convention of the Association of General Baggage Agents and the American Association of Passenger and Transfer Companies. MT. Harris has taken with him a stock of literature on the Birmingham dis trict. together with a statuette of Vulcan" which he will present to the officer presiding over the convention. MT. Harris will make an effort to ob- tain the next convention of this body for Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
Only Two Convicted.

Only two of the fifteen men arrested few nights ago on. a charge of gam ing were convicted this morning in the Inferior Criminal Court. but they took an appeal. The officer in citizens clothing who is supposed to have en- tered the room where "a game" was on, failed to identify the men when they appeared in court, and Judge Fea- gin would not convict.
 The Chief of Police announces that he Is not discouraged, but will continue his operations against the gambling fraternity and places suspected of car rying on gambling will be visited at stated neriods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11

take action in the matter. Judge Jones thereupon ordered that a rule nisi be issued on said NJ. Shapiro to appear before the court and show what grounds he had for bringing said suit in the City Court As 8 result of the hearing the Judge issued an order to goods, but that he be placed under S1, 900 bond until the case is finally set- tied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
Bowdoin Carriage Works.

During his stay here this afternoon, Captain Hobson made inquiry as to B. B. Conner, President of the Alabama State Railroad Commission, indicating that he considered MT. Conner a formid- able candidate for the gubernatorial nomination. It was stated at ono time that Captain Hobson had gubernatorial aspirations. Captain Hobson was delighted at the reception accorded his bride on the vis- 1t to Greensboro. Mrs. Hobson will ac- company him back to Alabama in the fall,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
Health Report.

City Health Officer R. B. Hardness has completed his report for the month of May and same will be submitted to the members of the City Council at their next regular meeting, containing, among other suggestions, report on the milk supply used in the city. He states that the supply. although exam ined by the milk inspector. is in many cases bad, and it is impossible to make a thorough examination under the ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
wIII Order DIvIdeud.

J. c. Maben, President Of the Sl0ss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, has gone to New York to attend the regu- lar quarterly meeting of the directors of the company. The usual dividend on preferred stock, payable in July, will be ordered. A report will be made on conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
On The or.

One of the most prominent shoe houses Montgomery this week and proposed to unload portion of their stock telling they oversocked They named price, then named and after considerable dbeaon they accepted OURS We surprised when they accepted OUR rdicuouy low ofer However they did, and glance at these shoes will tell you great dea-fo among them of the most prominent makes But matter of courtesy to the shoe house. will not divnge any information.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
Two Receivers Causing Trouble

The appointment of two receivers for the Krebs Manufacturing Company of Bessemer in the bankruptcy courts is likely to bring on complications. One of the receivers has instituted proceed ings for authority over the other. This will be fought to the letter.
 The Krebs Manufacturing Company was for years one of the progressive concerns of Bessemer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11

Tuskegee, June 10.--(Special.)- )--Tha remains of Harry Province, youngest son of pr. and Mrs. s. M. Province reached here last night. Harry Pro- vince finished school in Florida last year and since that time has been teaching in that State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11

senting itself in the race for district board membership.
 The joint meeting with the operators is set for Monday, June 19, and 1t is believed that all the commercial coal operators will attend. The making of a new contract for the ensuing year will probably be settled with but little trouble, though many rumors prevail as ca sympathetic strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11

Births-Total. ss; s7 white and s2 hlack
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
Jumped Overheard.

A personal letter from R. Keighly of Birmingham, written aboard the White Star Line steamship Baltic. scn May 30, tells of the sensational suicide of Ben Seaston of Belle Ellen, in Blob County.
 6easton was a lessee of a small coal mine in Bibb County. and was accom- panying MT. and Mrs. Keighly on a trip to England. On the morning of May 29th Seaston was standing on the deck when he was noticed to look at his watch for couple of minutes and then throw himself into the ocean.
 The ship was stopped at once. life boats lowered and search made for the remains, but they were not found. Seaston had been i'll for sometime. and it Is believed that he was temporarily insane and throw himself into the wa ter. His trunks and effects were turn ed over to the purser of the ship to be held until relatives claim them. Seas ton was a citizen of Bibb County for twenty years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-11
Machinist. Elect officers.

The annual convention of Lodge No. z (Southern Railway of the Interna- tional Association of Machinists. ad journed today at 12 o'clock, after a fve-day session in this city.
 At the meeting this morning ofl- cers were elected as follows:
 President-A. McGillivray. Birming- ham, for third term.
 Vice-President-M. S. Belk, Alex ander, Va.
 secretary-Treasurer-s. A. Greir. Salisbury, N. c.
 Executive Committee-A. T. Sim mons, chairman, Charleston, S C.; J. R. Hardman, Atlanta, Ga, and w. A. Clarke, Meridian, Miss.
 Washington was selected as the city for the next convention.
 The contest was between Chattanoo- ga, Atlanta. Columbia, s. C.. Knox vile. Tenn, and Washington. D. C., Washington being finally decided on.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14

Paintsyille. KY. July 6.-This morn
ing at an early hour the body Of
Samuel Fannin. OF Mingo. this ooun-
". was found in a deep spring near
his home. Mr. Fannin had been a
great sufferer OF late. and had grown
very despondent In fact, he had
spent so much time brooding over his
continued IN health that he had
threatened repeatedly to take his
life, and had been watched closely by
loved ones. who that knew Mr.. Fan
min, in his right mind. would never
contemplate such thing. but that
on account OF suffering. his mind had
weakened. and that in a moment Of
hopelessness might do injury to him
self.
He was missed from the home circle
and search was Immediately institut-
ed. which resulted in finding the body
in the spring II Is thought that
while STOPPING to drink. he fell head
first into the spring and was unable
to get out: or that while drinking.
and feeling the cold water so near.
the temptation To end his life was too
great and he plunged into the water.
The lower half Of the body was ~
ing on the ground. the head and
shoulders only being under water
Mr.. Fannin was well liked by every
one. and was an honest. honorable
ana upright man who will be great
" missed in his community.-Ashland
Independent
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14
ShsriiRs Sale,

y virtue OF writ Of vendition Ex-
ponias No. 172s. which issued from
the Lawrence Circuit Court Clerks Of
flee on the 18th day OF June. 1905.
In favor Of G. r. Roberts Plaintiff
and against William Remmele. De-
PENDANT, for the sum OF $4,000 with
six per cent interest from March IL.
1908. and sl1-95 cost. subject 10 the
Following credits: March 10, 1903 $50.
%: November IA. 1soS, s60, 90: January
%. 1904. $4,000; and Novmeber IA,
1904, $4,000; will on the 18th day OF
July. 1905 sell the following real es-
tate to satisfy the said debt, inter-
est and cost, viz: house and lot tit
uated In the City Of Louisa, Lewrence
County. Kentucky, and in what is
known as the NJ. H. Thompson addi-
ton to the said city and is number
II, and Is bounded on the East by the
Big Sandy River, and on the North
lby Berry Street, and on the West by
Thompson Alley, and on the south
Iby lot known as the Wilson lot, ant
fronting on Berry street l0l feet anC
lon Thompson Alley forty feet. Tit
sale will be made on a credit o
three months at the front door o
1.-THE Court House in the City of Lou
lisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, tn
purchaser being required to give BON
with good security. retaining a lieI
on the property for purchase price.
]. H. Caudle, Sheriff, L. C.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14
BUssEYyLLE

Rev. Samuel Bettes filled the pull.
pit here Monday and Wednesday
nights Of this week, and tonight
friday he will be at Evergreen
Forks OF Blaine. His audiences ar,
large and well entertained as he i:
lute an able speaker.
The public school will open here
aext Monday, 18th inst.
We are requested to say that the
ice cream festival formerly annOunc-
ed TO take place Saturday night Of
his week has been called off and
Eill not be spread until the End Sat
1rday night in August at which time
everybody is invited and good time
promised.
The net proceeds OF the festival al
Evergreen last Saturday night vert
1890 which amount goes to parson-
age indebtness. Thanks are due u
all for liberal support
Several Of our folks will attend the
show. the District Sunday School Con
vention at Brick church Sunday, and
the County Sunday School Convention
at webbyille Tuesday. the 18th.
Buckskin Bess.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14
SherifPs Sale.

BY virtue of execution No. 1924,
which issued from the Lawrence Cir
cult Court, in favor of Patton Milling
company against Torchlight -oal Co.
and Jay H. Northup. |. or one of my
deputies, will. on Tuesday Aug. /. 1906
At 10 o'clock, a. NJ, proceed TO offef
for sale at Torchhght, KY, the fol.
lowing described property or suffi-
cient thereof. to satisfy the claim Of
Plaintiff for the sum Of $362l4, with
interest from March IL, 1905. until
paid. and the costs. towit: one err
CINE built by Atlas Engine Works
indianapolis. Ind, and the machi-
merry made by Sullivan Machine Co.
Chicago. Ill. class NJ. B., size 16xlC
and lOxl6. shaft No. l52. Levied upor
as the property of Torchlight Coal
Company.
Sale will be made upon a credit OF
three months. bond with approved
security being required Of the pur
chaser and a lien retained on The
property sold. }. II. Cordle. S. L. C
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14

Washington. July 6.-Of moneys ap-
propriated by Congress during the
last session the following items for
this section have now become avail
able
For continuation OF postoffiee and
court house at Huntington. under
present limit, 100000. postoffice build
ing. court house and custom house
at Wheeling. $4,000. improving Big
Sandy river. West Virginia and Ken
lucky. for continuing improvements
in completion OF contract authorila-
ton by the construction OF locks and
dams on Big Sandy river and Tug and
Leyisa forks Of the same - .Oo0: i'm
proving Big Sandy river and Tug and
Leyisa forks; for maintenance and
improving the mouth Of the Big Sandy
$4,000. trustees of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South. OF Guyan-
datte. s2,OOO
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14

At three o'clock yesterday afternoon
the engine pulling the fast freight
No, IS left the track a mile above
Webb Station on the Big Sandy d.
vision OF the Norfolk 4 Western and
plowed through the earth for con
siderable distance. The runaway en-
CINE struck a stack of railroad ties
upon which a number of laborers Were
resting and knocked both the ties
and men into the river.
There were eleven men in the group
but all escaped death. Three receiy-
ed broken limbs as result of the
accident and all were more or less
seriously hurt Randolph Salmon. a
member OF the party. narrowly escap-
ed being drowned. He was severely
injured In the crash and was unable
to swim ashore. Before help reach
ed him he sank the second time and
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14
SALT PETER.

Master JOnn Ewing kennedy. who
has been visiting his little friend:
at Kavanaugh for the past three
weeks returned home Tuesday.
t. W. Barnes. spent Sunday in Lou
lisa.
Charlie May spent Sunday evening
in Louisa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Wallace and
son. Bert Of Clifford, was here visit.
ing Mrs wallace's parents saturday
and Sunday.
Lys Fitzpatrick spent Sunday and
Monday with homefolks at Yorkville
C. vinson. OF vinson branch. was
here today.
Lutte vinson. of Hockey Valley and
Erie See. of near wallbridge. were
here Sunday.
Miss Dora Loar called on hOmefolks
at Kinner last week.
Merchant W. ID. Fitzpatrick made a
flying trip to Louisa last Sunday.
Mart sammons and vile spent Tues
day with friends at Gallup
Misses Mexie Frazier and Nora Bart
ram, Of Clifford, were hereTuesday
sheridan DObbins and wife and Mart
Salmons and wife and the two Misses
Burk's called at Mr.. williamsons sun
dny.
Friedrich Peters aud cousin, Robert,
q Copley. were here Sunday.
I. X. vlnson and wife, Of Donlthon,
called here Saturday.
Rosa Copley, OF Copley. was here
Sunday.
Miss Mia Williamson lett a few day
or Gallup for few weeks visit,
J. n. Peters. Of copley, was here
|nnday Tugise
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14

Judge Cochran. Of the United States
Court, has decided that the Caleb
Powers case shall be tried in that
Court The defense hopes to end it
~ b having the pardon issued by
Taylor recognized Although they de
ny his guilt. they will fight desper-
ately TO escape trial by having the
pardon accepted. The fact that a
pardon Was issued as soon as the
crime vas done proves his guilt
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14
DocroRs SAID HE WOULD NOT
LIVE

Peter Fry. Woodruff. Pa. writes:
rAfter docforing for two years with
ne best physicians in waynesburg
and SIN getting worse. the doctors
advised me II I had any business to
attend 10 ! had better attend to ii
n once. ns could not possibly live
another month as there was no cure
Scr ma Foly's Kidney Cure was rec
commended 10 me By a friends. and
! Immediately sent my son to the stor'
for II and after taking three bottles
/ began to get better and continued
10 Improve until was entirely we'll
Sold By Louisa Drug Co
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14

"0n Thursday a party OF promi
nent young men OF this city. left fol
the coal fields OF the upper Big San
ny where they win spend several
months with an engineering corp:
which Is engaged in making a com
plete and exhaustive survey Of a
s0.OO0-acre tract Of coal land which
is being developed by company
headed by W. +. Ilite. Of this city.
says the Huntington Dispatch. In
the party were Albert Jenkins. James
Gibson. WIN Donaldson, and KempeT
shelton.
1T Is estimated that Il will re-
quire the engineers in charge fonr
months to complete the work OF sur
veying and mapping the various
tracts which comprise the SO.oOO-acre
boundary, The tract lies eighteen
miles out from Palnlsville, and lies In
the midst Or the flnest region Of IN
developed coal In the world, with the
possible exception Of the wyommg
county deposits A prominent enEi-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14
sHAKE INTo YouR SHOES.

Aliens Foot-Ease. powder. 1t
cures painful. smarting. nervous feet
and ingroSing nails. and instantly
takes the sting out Of corns and bun
ions It's the greatest comfort OF
the age Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. II Is a
certain cure for sweating. callous and
hot. tired. aching feet. Try 1t today.
Sold by all druggists and Shoe stores.
25c Don't accept any substitute.
Trial pakage FREE. Address. Allen
! A. Olmsted. lie Roy. n. Y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14

.|.3bert W. Brown. Of Louisville
US elected Grand Exalted Ruler OF
the Benevolent and Protective Order
.of EIks By the grand lodge in session
a Buffalo The election was by &C.
cIanntion. He Is the brilliant and
popular managing editor of the Lou
isville Times. a favorite with ever,
member Of the Kentucky press
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14

Prof Board. OF Abingdon. Va who
was recently elected President Of the
Sandy Valley Seminary at Paintsville,
has resigned. Prof Turner. late Of
the University Of Chicago, has been
elected TO the position He is ma
tive of Barboursyille. W Va
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14
THE ORIGINAL.

Foley& Co. Chicago. originated Hon
ey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy. and on account Of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Hon.
sy and Tar many limitations are offer
I'd for the genuine. Ask for Foley'i
Honey snd Tar and refuse any sub
sutute Offered as no other prepare.
ton will give the same satisfaction
II is mildly laxative. 1t contains nC
opiates and is safest for children and
delicate persons Sold by LOuisa
Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1905-07-14

In the various precincts Of Johnson
county an election will be held on
September nh to vote on the oues-
zion Of open saloons The good citi-
zenship Of the county should awaken
20 the importance Of defeating the
movement There is not a county in
the Big Sandy Valley that licenses
the sale lof liquor and it is hoped
johnson viii not break the good