The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-19
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The Shannern naY.

The city of Mont < omery belonged to the shopper yesterday. He and she, surveyed in the business district. The crowd which thronged the congested district was by far the biggest of the present holiday season.
 everywhere. from out of town and from in town. There was hardly town in Montgomery's big business territory which was not largely represented in the stores. intent on Christmas pur- chasers. Local merchants until yes terday were inclined to look little Christmas trade, not for a lackSof gem eral prosperity, not for a lack of mon ey on the part of the shoppers. but because of the continued and sustained bad weather. As matter of course some bad weather was looked for In the holiday season, but the Montgom- cry merchant thought that the city For nearly week the clouds were overcast and for nearly week the clouds dripped rain.
 But with yesterday the sun. made his appearance. It was tardy ap- pearance and short one, but the sun came forth and the Christmas shoppers swamped the town. From present in dieations this hoiiday, y,t season as nsot VII pc cry has ever enjoyed. The display Of holiday goods is undoubtedly finer than ever before.
 - Farm Prosperity.
 The farmers of Montgomery county are in fine shape" said well known planter yesterday. If cotton would future, I have no doubt but that we would have one of the most prosperous sections on the face of the. globe. Not as well are making rapid strides and f the price will but continue, there will be negro. farmers of this county who will be absolutely independent.
 As an illustration, l will take certain negro who rented plce of land two years ago on q plantation four teen miles from the city. Not cent go into debt in the sum of $500. After marketing his crop this season, he was clear of debt. had $500 to his, credit in for the feed of his stock and the main tenance of his farm.
 T know negro woman who rented a piece of land about the same time and and she now has five bales of cotton and plenty of corn and meat all raised on the property. She is remarkable negresst :.
 One Mans Views.
 People make mistake in making cash Christmas gifts. said Mont that the oblis~tions to ones relatives and friends ought to be settled in that way. It looks as if the giver does not care enough for his friend to go out and purchase a present Another way to look at it, though is that the giver defers to the ability of the friend to make his or her own selection. There cash as a sign that the giver believes them to be worshippers of the dollar. One wants to be anything but sordid. you know on Christmas day. The best a day off and do some shopping if but once year. .-:4
 Sergeant John Miles Smith of the po- noon for Matthews Station to attend the bedside of his father who Is ser iously i'll
 MT. J. T. Hattemer, Jr, of Ft. De- posit. Is visitor in Montgomery.
 Mir. Charles R. Plosser of Birmingham spent last night in the city.
 MT. J. T. Henderson of Enterprise. was in the city last night.
 MT. S. J. Rogers, of Ensley, came to yesterday.
 MT. T. B. Brown of Hurtsboro, is reg lstered at the Imperial
 Mir. H. M Howard and son were in the city yesterday.
 MT E. B. Ellington. of Killerman, is 1t the Glenmore.
 MT A c. Davis, of Ft. Deposit, is in Montgomery.
 Senator D. M. Powell. of Greenville, | Is in town.
 Mir. J. C. Smith of Centerville is in | he city.
 Mir. A. F. Tatam. of Geneva. is in | own.