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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Souvenir Bailgen.

Delegates to the international con- vention of the Master House Painters and Decorators Association, which will be held here February 13-16. will re- ceive a novel souvenir badge of the visit to this section of the country, in addition to receiving a cordial and in- teresting reception. The badge will consist of a little bar bearing the tools used by the painters and decorators, while suspended therefrom will be a small bale of cotton and then a me- dallion of Vulcan pointing to Birming- ham.
 J. H Roll. a member of the local as- sociation. will put up an exhibition which. 1t is expected. will equal any that will be shown by New York and Eastern people.
 President William Spencer. of the Birmingham organization. Is in receipt of letters of acceptance from the hon orary members recently chosen, Messrs, r. P. OBrien, W. P. Brewer. G. NJ. Heins. T. T. Ashford, W. s. Scott and w H. Preigle.
 Inasmuch as the entertainment to be extended the convention will be very elaborate, a large sum of money will be necessary to meet expenses. Treas urer Henry Uhl reports the finances In good condition and the fund increas- ing, More than $1,200 has been donat- ed already, including the fund set aside by the local association.
 The full program of entertainment will be outlined in few weeks now Copies of Birmingham Today" Issued by the Birmingham Realty Company are being sent out to all members oi the organization throughout the Uni- ted States and Canada. so that all dele gates to the international convention can get an idea as to Birmingham be. fore they come here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
sOWELL-M'MULLAN.
Marriage of Two Popular Young Per-
 sons solemnized at Greenvilie.


 sons solemnixed at Greenvilie.
 Greenville, Oct. 25.-(Special. )-At noon today the marriage of Miss Orie McMullan, to George Jackson Sowell, Ethel McMullan, daughter of F. N. of Evergreen. was solemnized at the family residence. The attendants were J. Harry Dey of Evergreen and Clar- ence Henderson of Brewton, J. H. Crook of Evergreen, best man: Miss Irene McMullan, maid of honor: little Margaret Reynolds, ring bearer The music was furnished by Professor Bat tenhausen, violin; Mrs. Lee, flute; Miss Kathleen Boiling. piano Several fine selections were given before the we'd ding march. During the ceremony, which was impressively performed by Rev. w. A. Taliaferro. Hearts and Flowers" was rendered on violin by Professor Battenhausen.
 The ring used in the ceremony was the same used by the parents of the groom twenty-eight years ago. Little Margaret Reynolds. niece of the bride. exquisitely dressed in white, preceded the bride and her maid of honor The bride wore an elegant brown tailor made suit and carried American Beau ties; the maid of honor was'very charm ing in a costume Of white silk, large white picture hat, carrying a cluster of white chrysanthemums. A large number of guests were present to wit ness the ceremony At 12:30 the happy young couple left for Evergreen where Mir. Sowell resides, and where he holds the position as Superintendent of the Electric Light Plant. Mrs. Sowell is very handsome and attractive, and leaves a large circle of friends
 The bridal party and a few invited guests were entertained at an elegant dinner last evening at the home of the bride.
 Capt and Mrs. R. E Corry are vis- ting relatives in Birmingham and Bes- semer.
 Mrs. Charlie Frazer of Prattville is visiting her parents. MT. and Mrs. R A. Lee.
 Mrs. Emma Simpson has returned from a visit to Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
BODY WAS MUTILATED
REMAINS OF NEGRO FOUND ON
 RAILROAD TRACKS.
Police Incline to Theory ef Msrder and Two Negroes are in Jafl.. Coroner Holding an
 InQuest.

Gadsden, Oct. 25.-(Special. )-The dead and horribly mutilated body of Robert McMillan, a negro roustaDout employed on the Government boat Leo- ta, was found early this morning on the Rome and Decatur Railroad tracks near this city. A pistols found near gave rise to theory of murder with an attempt to hide the crime by plac- ing the body on the track. The negro was disembowled, his head was crushed and one arm was missing. Henry Sheppard and Will Jones. coiored, were arrested on a charge of murder. Coro- ner Woodfn enpanneled a jury, which is now Investigating. Nothing to prove murder has yet developed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Selma Police Court.

Only five cases were on the docket for trial in police court this morning A conviction was made in each case and fines to the amount of s25 were assess ed.
 F. G. Smith, travelling man, appear ed in court on the charge of having been drunk. A fine of $5 was assessed against him.
 swered to the charge of vagrancy. She was fined $10.
 Jennie Fullenwider and Fanny Hardy engaged in a fight yesterday afternoon near their homes. They created con- siderable excitement for while and afforded much amusement for the spec tators. This morning fine of s5 was assessed Against each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
FROsTs IN TENNESSEE VALLEY.
Cold Weather Has Caused Opening of
 hA Tnu G~o..


 Huntsville. Oct. 25.-(SpeciaI. )-Sev- eral recent frosts In this section of Alabama have caused the top crop of cotton to open rapidly and for the next week or two and perhaps a month the receipts are expected to be quite heavy. All local records in fhe Huntsville mar ket were broken on Teusday with the receipt of 500 bales of cotton from the country in one day. The planters are willing to sell at 10 cents. but the small receipts of the past two weeks Is con vincfng evidence that only a few of them are willing to sell for less
 w. F. Hambrick, a young business man of Frost, Texas, and Mrs. Kate Miller of New Market, came to Hunts vllle yesterday and were married at the residence of Rev. H. E, Rice on Meridian Street. Rev. Rice married the couple In the presence of a small party of friends.
 Miss Mollie Wilson, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. T. J. Wilson, and Mir. Will S Wells, were married last evening at the resicenc eof the brides parents. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fran eis Tappey. pastor of the First Presby- terian Church in the presence of a linn ited company,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Killed by Train

W. S. Gregg. a well known young man who was employed by the Wood- ward Iron Company about ten miles west of the city. is dead as the result of being run over by an engine and cut of cars last night shortly after midnight. Gregg was young man and a graduate of the Augusta. Ga, medical college. He was at the fair grounds last evening to see the horse show and attend the reception to Pres ident Roosevelt, returning to Wood ward Crossing at midnight. His head was badly bruised and one of his legs was severed from the body.
 The injured man was brought to the city and carried to hospital, but died before daylight. His remains will he shipped to Augusta Ga, where his parents reside. tomorrow morning. He had many friends in this section of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Rncca are Interesfinr.

The attendance at the State Fair to- day was greatly interfers3 with by the weather. which was indictment off and on almost the entire day. The races were interesting though the track was heavy. The judges graded cattle today. The exhibition in this line Is more ex- tensive than any ever seen at a fair in this section of the State. The horse show tonight was called off an account of the weather conditions. Birming- ham society has been patronizing this part of the fair in numbers.
 After the first running race at the Fair Grounds today, Hawtrey, owned by J. K. Frayling, dropped dead on the track. Hawtrey came in third with Morrel in the saddle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
COTTON HOUSE BURNED
TEIIRTY-FIvE BALES OF THE
 STAPLE DESTROYED.
Residents of Nance Street, Selma, VIII Petition the City Council for H Change of Name of their
 ThOrOughfare.
Advertiser Bureau,

Selma. Oct. 25. At a late hour last night the seed the e on the plantation of Miles Hardy
 A Soapstone, about fifteen miles Pre- s the river was discovered on fire. qua the fire originated no one appears postiow It is believed by many that ans,ts set on fire by some negro in the thiraborhood When the flames were by discovered they were under good hea way. A good wind was blowing cor ie time and the building was des- roJed before the contents could be Iemoved.
 4 There were stored in the seed house fwhen it was discovered to be on fire thirty-five bales of cotton and a large quantity of cotton seed. None of the cotton or the seed was removed
 The thirty-fve bales of cotton des- troyed was part of the crop that Mr. Hardy had raised this year and was being held for better prices The loss will amount to a little over $2,OOO which is only partly covered by in surance. +. .:'. ...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Mobile Man Marries i'm Be~.emer.

s. H. Bauer. prominent druggist of Mobile, was married tonight at Besse- mer to Miss Viola Franklin. Quite a numb IT of out-of-town guests were present. Tie ceremony was performed by Rabbi M Newfield of Birmingham. The couple will leave tomorrow on their wedding trip to Knoxville and points in the East.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Iu Constituent to Mrs. Parker

Mir. and Mrs. R. E. L. Mel were the host and hostess at one of the most enjoyable receptions of the sea- son yesterday afternoon when they en- tertained in honor of their guest. Mrs. Frank S. Parker of Mobile The hall and three other apartments open for the occasion were artistically decorat- ed with bamboo, holly, roses and car nations, and brilliantly lighted with electric lights and candles in silver candelabra. In the drawing room where Mir. and Mrs. Mel received and presented their guests pink was the tone. and LaFrance roses were the flowers used. Among the reception party were MT. and Mrs. Mel, Mrs. Parker, Miss Sparks and Mrs. A. w.
 Cawthon. In the dining room red was the color, and profusion of red carna- tions were used. Here Misses Octavia Lauderdale, Clara Galloway Mary Howard, Parmelia Jones and Octavia Nelson attended to the welfare of the guests. Ices and cake were served. Tn one apartment a beautifully planned punch table was presided over by Misses Nell Breslin, Nell McKinnon and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

Christiana, Norway, Oct 25.--Tho Government, at a secret session of the with full power to negotiate with Prince Charles of Denmark for his ac- ceptance of the crown of Norway on the understanding that the people of Norway endorse the decision of the Storthing and the Government by a referendum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
SICKNESS IN DALE.
Two Deaths Reported From Ozark--R
 e. Skinner Very III

Ozark. Get. 25.-( Special. )-There is considerable sickness in this section attended with more, or less fatality The one year old child of MT. and Mrs. George Mum died last night, and the six year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. F. James died this morning at 10 o'clock. The former had fever, the latted died of typhoid pneumonia.
 R. G. Skipper an old and respected cit- izen has been seriously i'll for a month and at this time his death is hourly expected.
 The ozark contingent which visited Montgomery yesterday are prouded than ever of their Capital City which poured out such lavish hospitality in honor of the distinguished guest of the grand old State,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Montgomery, Ala.

led into any of these trades Is unwit- tingly playing Into the hands of the buyers and against his own interest and that of his neighbors.
 Hold your cotton like grim death. Tie up the spot market and stand firm for higher prices and the victory will soon be yours and the continued pros- perity of the South assured.
 Your truly.
 Harvie Jordan, President Southern Cotton Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

Rosebud Land. The reception lasted from 4 until during which time the home was thronged with beautifully gowned matrons and maids. Mrs. Mel wore handsome gown of white crepe de chine of white silk with real lace bertha and Mrs. Parker looked stun ming in an exquisite black lace robe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Death of Nils. Katie Tarwater.

Miss Katie Lyle Tarwater died at an infirmary in Birmingham at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning. Miss Tarwater had been in feeble health for about year. For several months she had suffered from appendicitis and Saturday under went an operation. It was more than her weak constitution could stand. Miss Tarwater was about 1s years of age and was a most beautiful young wo- man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
FARMERS ARE WARNED.
Cotton Buyers Scheming to Get Poses
 sion of Staple.

Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 25.-The Press Blu reau of the Southern Cotton Associa- tion has issued the following:
 "N0te of Warming"
 Farmers and merchants of the South are warned against cotton buyers who are now busy at many interior points trying to induce spot holders to sell them their cotton at market prices and agreeing to pay any additional ad- vance that may accrue within the next sixty or ninety days. If you deliver up
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
wir Petition Council.

The residents of Nance Street are getting up a petition which they will present to the City Council at the next meeting of that body. in November. The petition asks the Council to change the name of Nance Street to Church Street.
 Church Street starts at the river and runs in a northern direction to the rail- road The street is continued across the railroad but the continuation of 1t Is called Nance. The street runs through growing part of the city to Elkdale Park. Church Street Is now being graded by the city and the peti- ton to be presented asking the chang ing of the name of Nance to Church Street will also ask the Council to con- tinue the grading across the railroad and on to the park.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Train Service Resumes.

The quarantine regulations being modified in this section and between Alabama and Mississippi. the old sched- ules and train service on the Southern Railway, was resumed today. The reg ulations brought about through pres ence of yellow fever In the South caused much inconvenience and annoy ance to the travelling public and the railroad officials,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

Miss Holly Herrick of Nashville is the guest of Miss Kate Milhouse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

aged lady, Mrs. Mcclusky. She had been sick for some weeks past and her death was not unexpected by her rela- lives. The remains were inferred in Live Oak Cemetery this afternoon at s o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

Mrs. Wilson of Mobile is the guest of Mrs. Chapman on Lapsley Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Brother. Meet After Thirteen Years.

After a separation of thirteen years. John Daniel and his brother, Henry Daniel, met at the car works hotel by accident. John Daniel came from Chattanooga to accept a position with the A. c. s. car shops, and at about the same time a man arrived in this city from the West to work in the same shops. They sat at the same table for two weeks. Sunday they were fntro- duced and discovered that they were brothers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

Mrs. Sara Webb deCampi of Demop- oils is the attractive guest of Miss Mary Gait on Lauderdale Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Fined sso for stealing s5.5o.

John Brooks, the white man who was arrested Saturday for larceny of s5.50 from the cash drawer of Noojin's saloon, was tried in the City Court Monday and fined $30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

See the pretty Indian girls-and the stunningIy gowned chorus with 1.-Two old CrOnies"--BijOu Theatre tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Social and Personal .

Mrs. Syd Robbins and daughter, Miss Rosamond, have returned to their home In Mobile after visiting relatives here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

A cure for broken hearts-a panacea for indigestion-"TwO old CrOnies" to- night at the BijOu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

Sam Warren of Nashville is visiting friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

The rOllicking, rip-snOrting, button- bursting sfde-splitting, cOmedy-"TwO Old CrOnies" ut the BiJou tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Work for Prince Charles.

Just to iOg your memOry--ATwo OIa CrOnIesp at the Bijou Theatre tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
yTory Nerroes Arresteti.

The police department made another raid on the two negro pool rooms In this city this afternoon shortly after 1 o'clock The raids upon both places were made at the same time and re- suited in about thirty negroes being placed under arrest. Vagrancy is charged. :.:
 The two negro pool rooms are always crowded with men and boys who ap- parently never work. .~-:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26

Death of Mrs. McCIusky.
 Early this morning at her home in the western part of the city near Far relIs store occurred the death of an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
Accused of Embekxiement.

A. T. McCloud. alleged to be wanted in Chattanooga, Tenn, on an accusa- tion of embezzlement, was arrested at North Birmingham today by Detective Hamilton and Officer Burke of the Bir- mingham force and Marshal Cole of North Birmingham. McCloud is said to have embedded funds belonging to the boilermakers' union in Chattanooga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-26
HARVEST FOR THIEyESl
PICKPOCKETs MAKE GOOD HALLS
 IN BIRMINGHAM.
One Man Loses stud Valued at seyO, watch worth e1O0, and s175 In Cash--Many Other Per-
 noma SufIeF.

Birmingham, Oct. 25.--(special. .)-- One of the aftermaths of the big crowds on the streets yesterday afternoon and last evening on the occasion of the visit of the President of the United States and his party. Is a large number of reports sent in to the police of thefts which took place where the crowds were the thickest.
 Many watches, diamond studs and purses with money therein, were stolen. The list Is yet incomplete.
 The police made three arrests which they think important, woman giving her name as Lilly Ray and a man claiming to be her husband, and both saying they were from Mobile, being among them. They will be given a trial in the Police Court their bonds being fixed at $1,000 each. The man and woman deny the accusations of the police. One of the arresting officers now has a black eye, the result of the en- counter in making the arrest.
 John Stevens of Nashville. Tenn, was among the heaviest losers, his report including a stud valued at $650, gold watch valued at $i0o, and SITS in cash, John c. Sowell, of Columbia, Tenn, lost stud valued at $225; D. H. .Mullin of Jemison, Ala, lost SEQ; T. D. Mullin. Montevallo. $2e in money and $40 in notes; Ira Fisher of Columbus. Ga. dia- brooch: James ORear of Huntsville. Ala, diamond stud valued at $65 and cash to the amount of $50. The reports are not all in yet, two or three being submitted today.
 The detectives issued a note of warn ing several days ago. but the advice was not taken.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-24
ODD FELLOWS
WILL BUILD
PRESENT BUILDING on MAIN
STREET IS TO BE DEMOLISHED
AND cohIMoDIoUS SFRUc-
TURE ERECTED IN
ITS PLACE.

Adelphs Lodge. No 5, Of tas Ind,.
pendent Order Of oda Fellows, win a..
noiisn the present Odd Fellows hall.
on Main street, between Third arl
Fourth streets, aud erect in it place a
eommodions taree-story brick and stons
business structure, whicn viii aaye as
ina top floor one Of the finest, largest
and bsst equipped odl Fellows lolga
halls in the state Of wsst Virginia.
The complete arrangements and d.
tails nave not bsen made as vat. Tie
board Of trustess Of tha lodga, arcat
tects, contractors and builders are hold
ing confereneas about tae matter and
the final decision on tne bniliipz plans
viii soon BE- announced A plan Of max
ing tIe second loor Of the proposed
building into large audhofinm han
with large seating capacity AMI an audi
toTium for public and private entertain,
ment Purpos5s is being considered very.
favorably. The present Odd Fsllows'
aall and the property upon which il
stands is owned entirely by Adelpaa
lodge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-24

paaied tie soIoists on the piano anl tae
opsra mouse orehesira rendered Ia,
march music.
Misses Nina Buffers and Clara STAN
field executed cake walk tnat brought
forth unstintsd applaus-.
Altogether TIE carnival was a big sue
cess and tis-Ladiss Of the Maecabees ars
to be congratulated for getting the thing
up, The opara-aouse WAS well tIIsd ami
TIE audience was an appreciative and
enthusiastic Ons. The ladies nettsd
neat sum from tas affair which goes as
a benefit TO taeir lodg.
Messrs. Elmer r. Goodwin, F. H.
Rhodes and Will Morris who were Sc
leeted as judges, awarded the premium
Of honor for the best display to the
Parsons- -souders Company.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-24
CUPID
CANE
QUICKLY
ITALIAN LAssIE CROSSES THE
WATERS AND IS wooED, WON /
AND wEpDRD IN LESS THAN
THREE WEEKS TIME.

SHINNSFON, w. Va. Feb. "a Wooei,
Won and welded in l'ss taan three
weeks Is the glad things one iittle
tealiou Siri can cable bnek TO anxious
parents in old Italy. Pretty Moreno
Ribelli landed on American SHORES less
than four weeks ago ami came straight.
way to sbinHstoa TO join her brotber.
'gsao isa black diamond artist Al solon.
No sooner mad sae exchanged greetings
WITH h3r kin, from waom She had lonr.
Been separated than one sam Ferrin.
also a native ,of tha boot lsg country.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-24
HENRY BFHsE
DISMISSED
coMPLAINANTs FAILED TO APPEAR
AGAINST GERMAN WHO WAS
VICTIM OF WOLF SUMMIT
LYNcHING PARTY.

Henry Bghse. the German electrician
Of tais city. VINO was the subject Of an
attempted or pretended lynching al
Wolf Summit two weeks ago with DR..
+. l. Kahla, of that place. VINO wa.
charged with beating MS wife terribly,
appeared before Magistrate Samuel w
Gordon Friday forenoon for trial on the
ennrge Of unlawfully carrying conceal
ed weapons. taat being the time set by
the court.
Tne men who formed the lynchina
mob claimed that Beshe had revolver
on aim when they took MIN anu one of
them preferred tae charge against him.
Tac complainant and his three witness
e, however. failed TO appear at the time
- and the magistrate dismissed thc
cnarge against Beshe and ordered his re.
lease.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-02-24
WEDDING
AT PARSONAGE
MR. SAMUEL LYON AND MISS LET
HA MAY coFFIELD ARE THE
CONTRACTING PARTIES.

Mr.. Samuel Lyon and Miss Leiha May
cotIield were married Mt 6of Mstaolist
ehmcn parsonage at nine o'clock Taurs-
day nigat, DR.. S. X. Arbuthnot Off
eiating.
The wslding was quiet but pretty
one AMI was witnessed by Mr.. Lyons
mother. tae brides two sisters, and mem
bers Of DIR. Arbuthnot's family.
Mr.. Lyon is a son Of James N. Lyon,
deceased, is engaged in civil engineering
and is 4 splendid young man.
Miss coiHeld, now Mrs. Lyon, is a
dausater Of Rev. Levi y. coaield a
formed local Methodist minister, but
now residiag- at TT. smith, Ark. sne
Is talented, attractiye and popular
young lady.
Tne happy young couple win reside
at present with mis- mother, Mrs. Nancy
Lyon, on West Main street. TIER
man friends join with the Telegram in
extending neartiest congratulations.