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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

of The News his distinguished father died and the son, in order to give hte whole time and attention to the part management of the large estate which his father loft, retired from the nesFs- paper business and has since given nia time to his private business. He has been engaged extensively in the gen- eral mercantile business and also m the insurance business in all of which he made quite a success, but as has been said. he gave them all up to look after the property of the estate left him and his minor brother. Mir. Thompson has been active in politics since reaching his majority and while never having been a candidate for any ofice he has sxerted 8 most; potent influence for his friends and in every campaign has made himself felt Democrat from force of envfronrnenx, and from conviction. he has always contributed his means and talent to the success of that party He Is now being urged to become a candidate to represent Macon county in the next House of Representatives and has about consented to do sos and It Is not now thought that he will have oppo- sition.
 If he shoid be elected to the Lcgisla- ture he will endeavor to carry out tho wishes of the people in all things and no doubt make capable and conscien- tious Representative.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

entire Commonw edith. He Is at pres ent Chairman of the Legislative Com mittee of the Alabama Educational As sociation and Director for Alabama of the Southern Educational Associa- tion, and. as in the past. lets no occasion pass to give of his time and talent to the promotion and to aid in the steady march Of progress being made in the cause of educating the boys and girls of Alabama. and in making the school term as long as pos sible. It can be said with truth and with no undue or ostentatious praise, that no man in Alabama has done more than he to bring about the present im- proved condition of its public school system; none is better fitted by ca pacity, temperament or experience 70 lead in the great work which remains to be done to the end that Alabama g schools may attain their proper rank among the educational agencies of the land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

In the business world C. E. Thomas has done his part and made name that will live long after him. lie went to Prattville some twenty years ago and by energy ana enterprise mas forged rapidly to the front ana as .he head of the Prattville Mercantile com
 pany has built up a splendid business which spreads throughout that entire section This business was estaplsheo in 1889. with now a large double store with two floors and warehouse HI which they carry a large and exten
 siye stock of everything for man ana beast, the sales reach much more than s2oo, 900, and is continually growing. He is also a leading officer in the Autauga Banking Company, has large share in the cotton mills, the Continental Gin Company and is first in every movement to advance the pest interests of the town. He married Miss Gussie Pratt. daughter of the lamented Merrill E. Pratt, and Is Just finishing a palatial home for his fam iIy, which will be more noted for US charm and hospitality than was the old home. MT. Thomas is in the prime of his business career and most promising future awaits him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

ed when General Brandon looked after its claims at the capitol.
 ssTne whole State feels pride m and loves this loyal son of the Druid City
 ''starting out In Tuscaloosa at the immature age of 13 years. he has, by his energy. straight-forwardnes and natural ability. won the confidence of his county and State"
 The Tuscaloosa Times sfazette. his home paper says of him: He entered politics with enthusiasm characteris- tic of the man, and in 1896 was elected to the Legislature and made his mark there, speedily becoming known as a hard worker and eloquent speaker.
 when the war with Spain came he led his company the Warrior Guards. to possible death with the same fearlessness and devotion to du- ty that were marks of the knights of old. His qualities for leadership were so marked that he was speedily made major of the 2nd Alabama regiment. one of the youngest men to attain such a position. He stood by his boys through the trying summer of 1898 In manner that endeared him to every man and he was said to be the idol of his regiment.
 "while away on duty he was n sec ond time elected to the Legislature by overwhelming numbers and was again one of the most brilliant and conspicuous figures on the floor of the House. He was made Adjutant Gener- al by Governor Johnston and filled the office so well he was appointed by Gov ernor Sanford and Governor Jelks. He was reading clerk of the Constitu- tionai Convention and also Clerk of the last Legislature.
 He Is gavorably known over this lao A x.,lI ts..f..z great influence to bear on the de- velopment of tho county
 General Brandon started life as a street car driver, and has never hesi- tated from that day to this to do any thing honorable for livelihood: he has
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

hon' Ihomas J. Hall is a native of
 Autauga county, having been born in
 ises' Ills father died when he was
 put lo years of age. and he went to
 Work m the cotton mills at Prattville LOT hVephood. Ha Is a seif-made man
 ana mas made quite a success in life,
 Being one of the people, he is in close
 touch with them and Is proud of his
 record as a public and private citizen. lie attended the the public schools of Prattville at odd times and had six months schooling under MT. H. J. Liv- ingston and Mrs, M. M. Cooke, acting as janitor during this time to pay his tuition. Mrs Cooke was impressed with the ambition and efforts of the young man to acquire learning, and gave him free access to her library, which was considered one of the best in the State. He would read book from the library and then she would examine him as to its contents, when 1t was returned. He read Shakespeare, Hume. Plutarch and quite a number of standard works in this way; soon he left the cotton mills and went to work in the machine shops at Prattvilie, where he remained for twelve years. Coming to Montgomery in 1890, he has lived here ever since. He acted as en- gineer for the Mutual Compress Com pany for ten years. and Is pow em. ployed by the former owners of the compress, and also runs a little busi- ness of his own. He Is a member of the Legislature and was a candidate for the Constitut' nal Convention. coming very near election. In the last session of the Legislature he advocated the passage of the child labor bill: opposed the extension of the terms of officers and the increase of salaries:; voted for every measure in aid of the old sol diers. His bill looking to settlement of all labor disputes by arbitration. attracted wide attention and re- ceived the unanimous endorsement of the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor; he had a bill to compel street railways to vestibule all cars to be used during the winter months: also bill making the Board of Revenue of this county elective. He favored the most liberal appropria- tions to public schools and originated the present law to prohibit the play ing of baseball on Sunday. After the adjournment of the Legislature. he re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17


 ceived a letter from Bishop Chandler complimenting him upon his record in that body
 Mir. Hall declares that he is strongly and unalterably opposed to the impor- tation of coolie labor to this country: he supported Hon. B. B. Conner for President of the Railroad Commission and is now supporting him for Gov ernor. He Is also being mentioned as a possible candidate for Congress, and, being asked about 1t. said: While would feel highly honored if elected to such a position, I am in doubt as to whether 1t would be best for me to en" ter the race, as have not thoroughly recovered from the long and protracted spell of sickness which l had during the past winter and summer" His friends think he will be in the race and are sure he will have large follow inR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17
Gen. Wm. w. Brandon.


 General wm. W Brandon. a candi- date for State Auditor. is enc of the best known and most universally pop ular young men in the public life Of Alabama. He has represented Tusca- loosa in the lower house of the general assembly three terms, is serving his third appointment as adjutant general and chief of the governors staff. and has been connected with the National Guard since he attained his majority
 Colonel Brandon was born in Talla- dega June 5, 1888. He was educated at Cedar Buff Institute, Cherokee county, under the tutelage of Hon. John L. Burnett and in the city schools of Tuscaloosa where his child. His father. Rev. Frank T. J. Brandon of the Methodist church lived in Tuscaloosa many years with his family and Colonel Brandon after finishing his course at the city schools began tc work. Later in life he took a course in law at the State University and in 1894 was admitted to to represent Tuscaloosa county in the general assembly. He was reelected in 1898 and again in 1900, where he took a most prominent part in shap- ing legislation and a leader in all the most prominent debates on the floor of the House. The Birmingham News says of him. his candidacy for Auditor being his latest political ven- turc:
 '"Tuscaloosa is proud to claim him as its own; he is one of the best known and most popular men in the whole State. It would be hard to find a Democrat anywhere who at his age has done more for his party, and whether the call be from the State at large or from his S7me county, he is over ready and prompt to respond.
 AS Legislator he won just esteem and oommeDdation for his stand for education. although what education he has himself received has been due to his own energy and untiring effort. was always well represent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

tenant in the Confederate army; he re- mained in the artillery until the close of the war being early In 1863 pro- noted to a captaincy. serving in that capacity until the surrender; Return ing from the army he engaged Tn planting and has owned one of the finest plantations in the canebrake; being one of the most successful far mers in the country and of that sec tion. He has always been prominent in politics. taking an active part in every campaign; he was for twelve years County Commissioner of Ma rengo County. was an enumerator of the present census and did hls work thoroughly. He is a Democrat. has been a member of many conventions. County. District and state. and also member Of the State Democratic Ex- ecutive Committee. While not an act
 i've member Of the church, he mar
 ried an Episcopalian and has contrib uted much to the support of the church and sympathizing with it's
 purposes. He has many warm and
 devoted friends and in his present
 candidacy. and will receive large
 ana iiattering support in all parts Of
 me state He was Commissioner to
 .he Fan American Exposition at Buff
 Iaio ana did much to attract attention
 or the nome seekers to Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

in every campaign raised his clarion and silvery voice for the party and in behalf of his friends and now that he has come to ask an office at their hands, there ought to be thousands all over the Stats ready and willing to come to his aid. He has filled the office of Adtutant General under three adminis- trations and served them all with loy- atty and fidelity and devotion to duty and no man ever done more for the advancement and Intests of the citi- zen soldiery in the State than he. He will make an active canvass and his friends are already at work for him and there are many who say that he Is certain to be the next Auditor: and should he be the State will be fortu- nate In securing his services
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

the opposition in his own party. He fights straight from the shoulder. does everything open and above board, and by such methods has won and main tained the good opinions of the Pres ident, who admires dash and vim and encourages young blood in all branches of party and official duties. MT. Thomp- son Is personally very popular, Is pos sesed of refinement and culture and counts his friends in all parts of the State. not in any degree confined to party lines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17
Mine md Otherwise.

--The Doctor-"Yes. that's the sort of man Beings Is. The neighbors say he cheats the gas company by tapping a pipe in his basement. and he lies about the ages Of his children Co keep from having to send them to school" The Professor--"Then he sings against both light and knowledge. "--chicago Tribune.
 tunes. and the least pitied bythose who cause it.-RocheAoucauld.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17
Hon. J. A. Rorern.

Long in public life in Alabama, rep resenting Sumter County in both branches of tha Legislature. Mir. Rogers is, well known to the people of Ala bama. whose champion he has been in every public act. A successful farmer,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

The subject of this sketch is a native of Macon County. son of the late W. Thompson. who was Sheriff of the county. and made quite a record in that ofnce and gave dignity and prestige to the place He is a brother of the late Congressman c. ". Thompson and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

he has informed himself on prevailing conditions. and shows by his platform
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

have an easy victory should he enter the race.
The Newark journal., 1905-09-22
Just tell 'em that you saw it in The Journal

Don't be cross, Thayer said Pay son. Our delay was absolutely un- avoidable, on her part at least"
 That was generous thought Kath- arine And almost as if it was his fault"
 She was at her best that evening, many telling her they had never heard her sing so well Harry and MT. Pay son were on their way to her after the concert, when Harry said
 Much obliged 10 you. Payson. for eseorting Miss Harrison safely here at last But I'll relieve you now; I can take her home "
 '-Thayer," said Payson suddenly, ..how much claim have yoH to Miss Harrison?"
 None at aIl,' answered Harry, promptly, "onIy she's my cousin. and I've always known her"
 Then I take her home-@ said Pay son, decidedly.
 Hope you won't be as long getting there as you were coming here, :" laughed Harry adding. as Katharine came toward them: MT Payson in sists on finishing up the escorting business, Kit, so I'm cut"
 AS they left the carriage, MT. Pay son said
 Why did you seem so surprised when Thayer said was to take you home, Miss Harrison"
 "Why-I-thought you must be dis gusted with me. I'd made you so much trouble, and I knew you were so particular about"
 About the proprieties? I have that reputation, I know, and l am. have no patience with girls who do all sorts of wild things unchaperoned; but this is different Such thing might have happened to anyone, and your evi- dent distress proved that you were the kind of a girl had always thought you were Anyway, I shall be very glad if I may have the privilege of calling on you and being admitted in a proper manner, not climbing up some other way May I?"
 Katharine assented. and he went on i impulsively:
 "I heard you say as I left you to get the carriage: What will he think of me?' Some time I shall be glad to tell you exactly what I think of you D and his eyes told her then. as she bade him -night.-American 1 Queen.
The Newark journal., 1905-09-22

ATHEN Katherine cane hack to the w dinner table after answering the telephone she looked so sober, es- pecially in contrast with her previous high spirits, that the family resolved itself into an Interrogation point at once
 Harry can't come for me-" she said slowly.
 ''Is that all? Thought there must have been death at the very least"
 No, that's not all. He very kind ly provides me with an escort, and that escort none other than Mr Ran dolph Payson."
 Well. what's the matter with MT. Payson? l thought he was all right?"
 That's just what's the matter-he's so invariably and provokingly all right. He's a perfect paragon of pro- priety, and I shall be sure to do some thing to shock him. I've half a mind not to go."
 "0h Katherine" interposed her mother, you must Harry is depend ing on your solos"
  has failed him at the last minute and he wants me to sing another I hate these concerts for the benefit of some thing anyway; they're always in some stuffy hall, and there's never a decent piano.
 Well dear" said her mother, sooth- ingly, you must just do the best you can. I cant imagine why you feel so about it. Most girls would be delight ed with Randolph Payson as an es- cort"
 Most girls are scared blue of him, just the same It's enough to 'rile' anybody just to look at him, he's so absolutely faultless.
 Katherine was ready at the appoint ed time. and was alone. the other members of the family, including the maids, having gone out. She was positively nervous about meeting MT, Payson. and started violently when the bell proclaimed his arrival She pick ed up her gloves to go. but to her
The Newark journal., 1905-09-22

horror her room door would not open! turned but did not unlateh. Mean while the bell rang again What should she do? Of course she could not make him hear, and she rattled the knob and pounded and pulled to no purpose. She lived in the lower flat of an apartment house, and her room had long windows opening on a small balcony She rushed out there, only to find that she could not see the front entrance but she hailed a boy, pass ing.
 Boy" she called, "come here if you want to earn dime" The boy came with alacrity "Is there a carriage in front of the house?" she asked.
 "Yes," said the boy
 Then please go around to the en. trance and tell the gentleman who is at the door of this flat that Miss liar. rison cannot come to the door just now, and ask him to please wait a few minutes. Do you understand it?"
 "Yes'm,o said the boy, and repeated the UleSSdS6. HeA HS Sldi leu OIL
 "Oh," come back minute. Do you know where the janitor's rooms are? Then please go and ask him to come at once to Flat l, an1 ix door that won't open. Now, don't tell the gen tleman that" she added, as she tossed him dime.
 A moment or two later, she heard steps, but instead of the small boy or the janitor, it was MT Payson. Her first impulse was to hide, but the glare of the street light made her con- spicuous, so he had already seen her. Lifting his hat, he said. Good even ing, Miss Harrison" as calmly as if it was his daily custom to greet from the lawn young lady on balcony.
 Oh, began Katherine, 'I told the boy not to tell you"
 'sThe boy" said MT. Payson. grave ly, gave me a rather confused mes sage about the door and waiting and said he was going for the janitor
The Newark journal., 1905-09-22
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 Mayor, J. H. Holderby,
 Recorder, E. w. Magness,
 Marshal, Walter Pascoe,
 Treasureg J. T. Tharp,
 Alderpden- B. r. Busby, B. B. Ad- ans w. J. Cooper, c. M, Edwards apd w. c. Mims. / Council meets first Monday night in each month.
 CHURCHES
 Methodist church, services at Il, a. m and 7:30 D. m. the second and fourth Sundays in each month. Rev. c. H. Newman, pastor.
 Baptist church, services at 3 D. m. Saturday before third Sunday, and II a. m. third Sunday in each month. Rev. J. l.. Brown, pastor,
 Christian church, services first and third Sundays in each month at II a. m. and 7:30 D. m. Rev. J. H. McDon- iel, Pastor
 FRATERNIrIEs
 Dannelly Chapter R. A. NJ. meets third Saturday night. 1. c. Nuckolls, E. H. F.; T. H. Dearing, Sec.
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 Newark Camp WOW. No. 2SS meets second and fourth Tuesday nights in each month. ". (. Mims, c. C.: N. A. Speed, Clerk
 Banner Rebekah Lodge No. 154 meets every Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. J. T. Miller, N. G.; Miss Lucy Lawton, secretary.
 Independence Lodge No. 2379 K. X L. of H. meets first and third Monday nights in each month. O. F. Craig, Protector; Zed Griffith. Secretary.
The Newark journal., 1905-09-22
DEAF-r,UTE INSTITUTE
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take off that exptes, ion of calm dis approval which made her feel as if she were a naughty five-year- But she explained matters, in an embar- rassed, hesitating way, which made her appear more charming even than usual
 "If we had a ladder, Miss Harrison" said Mr Payson. An! I have a thought. Excuse me; I'll be. back in a minute" and he turned quickly away.
 Oh" what will he think of mel" moaned Katherine This is awful! and she went into the room for anoth- CT try at the knob, which, however, proved futile.
 The sound of steps called her back to the balcony. What in the world. The carriage, MT. Payson on the box with the driver, was coming straight toward her. AS it stopped, Mir. Pay- son stood upon the seat, from which he could just reach to climb to the bal cony. As he came over the rail, he said
 We'll just pretend I'm the janitor for a minute, while l see if l can do anything with that refractory door" and he stepped into the room. His entire manner had changed, and Kath- arine stood in amazement at the vision of the paragon of propriety in her room on his knees before her door knob. What was more, he was run ming on with merry nonsense the while, in way she could not have imagined possible He was obliged 10 give up the problem. however, and re- turned to the balcony.
 "I see but one way for you, Miss Harrison I'll ask the driver to stand at the horses heads. and if you can climb the rail-it's not very high I'll stand on the seat and help you down. Can you manage it, do you think?" His eyes were dancing with fun, as he looked into hers. Could it be that the precise MT. Payson was en- toying this escapade?
 q can do it all right" admitted Katharine, but, yes, I will mustn't disappoint Harry"
 "Oh, stop him quick" she cried i've forgotten my music! What stupid
 Payson told the driver to turn back. then said:
 T don't wonder that you forgot it. But I'm equal to another raid on your room'
 But it's not my room. Oh, how can I ever get it? It's in the music room"
 You must have it, I suppose?"
 q could get along, but my accom- panist-'' The carriage stopped at the entrance.
 "Is there a balcony off the music room, too?"
 "Yes."
 Then that's dead easy if the win dow is unfastened. If not, glass is brittle" They drove to the side of the house and stopped, by Katharine's directions.
 ''The music is on the piano in my music-roll." said Katharine, as he en- tered the window.
 As they neared their destination, NIT. Payson said:
 Suppose we keep the events of this evening to ourselves, Miss Harrison? Not that you have anything to be ashamed of; but I know what your life will be if Harry Thayer gets hold of what has happened"
 He is an awful tease,' said Kath- arine stI never thought hut I'd have to explain. though. It's kind of you if we could avoid telling
 of course we can. It's agreed, then, that it's a secret between us"
 Harry had no time to question as be dragged Katharine into the dress ing room, saying:
 I've had to change the programme now. so as to bring your first song late"
The Newark journal., 1905-09-22

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The Newark journal., 1905-09-22

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The Newark journal., 1905-09-22
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