The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-07

Powers responded to the toast, ''The Inter &c., c. c. Johnson '"The Bache- Tor. his Usefulness and Charm" MT. Ma son, ST., recfted a poem to the fair members of the Circle, W. L. Murfee re- sponded to The Southland, it's Fossil bilities," and B. R. Evins paid a high tribute to woman" Tn Inter Sc has attained a rare excellence as a social organization, and 1t Is the purpose of the Circle to become eminent among the women's clubs of Alabama as a lit- erary student body.
 The Southern Bell Telephone Com pany has bought the local exchange and assumed charge. Your correspond ent is informed that the latest im- proved and best instruments will be put in and all night service inaugur- ated. The long distance and local will be operated together.
 John Gates, colored, convicted of murder at the last term of court and sentenced to hang, will be executed Friday, February 10. The case was appealed to the Supreme Court and the judgment of the lower court sustained. Col. Isaac Hendon, attorney for Gates, returned yesterday from Montgomery, where he went to seek executive elem ency. He says there Is no hope for his client Gates attempted to shoot Rob- ert ue-die, son of Representative R. H. Hardie at his store near Uniontown, the shot missed it's mark and killed negro. Gates Is very nervous over his approaching death.
 Rev. J. L. Chappelle, the new pas tor of the Methodist Church, and his family, are now nicely situated In the parsonage. The Methodists filled the pantry to overflow and had everything in readiness to receive them on their arrival The usual union service to welcome the new minister was held in the Siloam Baptist Church last Sunday evening. Mir. Chappelle was formerly pastor of the church at Greenviile.
 Among the many holiday visitors composed of kindred and friends from the four corners, was noted Hon. s. c. Trammill of Scooba, Miss, who was visiting his sister, Mrs. J. L. Curb. He was raised In Marion and removed to Mississippi twenty-five years ago and this makes his second visit to his old home. He has represented his county several time in the Mississippi Legis- lature.
 Judge Miller will begin his service on the bench in Perry the first Monday in February. It is singuaIr that he should begin his official labors at the home of the famented Moore and wind 
 were, of the Iabors where his prede- cessor left off.
 The machinery has been ordered for large brickmaking plant which will be located near the Southern depot.
 At a meeting of the stockholders of the Marion Central Bank held the first of the week, the following officers were elected for the present year: James A. Moore, President; H. F. Armstrong, Cashier; R. E. Cunningham, Assistant Cashier; Directors, James A Moore, A. F. Armstrong. A. J. Marshall, John Howze, s. V. Woodfin, J. c. Mickleboro, H. Y. Howze. The past years business of this bank is declared to be the most profitable and satisfactory for many years A dividend of $6,00O was de- clared and $5.000 added to surplus &C., count. The deposits are larger than at any previous annual meeting, being S25S,000, with resources of S35i 0OO. This speaks well for Marion's financial business, when it is remembered that 1t has another bank The Peoples, which also has enjoyed a successful years business.
 The new iron bridge across the Ca- haba River at Coon's Landing, has been completed and ready to turn over to the commissioners. Perry now has three Cahaba at convenient points.
 Mrs, Allie Smith, wife of s. NJ, Smith. died at her home in East Perry the first of the week, after lingering Illness of more than a year. She was 46 years of age and leaves a husband and six children. The remains were inferred in the Ockmulgee Cemetery. Rev, J. A. McCrary conducting the ser vices.