The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-24
COTTON PRICES TEMPTING.
Escambia Farmers Have About Finish-
 eA Selling Old Crop.

Brewton, July 23-(Special )-It has been frequently remarked recently that the towns of the county had the ap- pearance of the fsfl season the past week or so from the large amount of cotton that has been brought into mar ket. The farmers of the county had on hand about 1000 bales of cotton from last season that they were hold ing for better prices, and when the price reached 10 cents most of 1t was brought in and disposed of. It was not an unusual sight to see several wagon loads coming in at time Re ports from all over the county are to the effect that the present cotton crop Is very promising and that picking will commence early in August, but the bulk of the crop will not begin open ing until the middle or last of August.
 The peach crop Is said to be almost a complete failure this season In Escambia County. Prospects were good for a large yield at first, but from some cause the fruit dropped from the trees before ripening. and the con- sequence Is that choice fruit is very scarce and brings fancy price in the local market.
 During the recent session of the Escambia County Pension Board. com posed of Dr. L. M. McLendon and John
 
 cants who wished to take advantage of the State fund for the relief of needy Confederate veterans sailors and their widows. ..-
 Mrs. Elizabeth Steele. one of the old citizens of this section, died few days since. aged 66 years. She leaves a husband 76 years of age and a large family connection. ~.
 The Pensacola District Methodist t,. July 27 and continue in session two days. The District Epworth League will meet there on the 26th. A number of delegates and visitors are expected to attend the meetings from the Brew ton Methodist Church.
 The people of Brewton do not seem to be very much excited over the ap- pearance of yellow fever in New Or leans believing the State Board of Health Is amply able to take care of the situation. The sanitary condition of Brewton Is not all that 1t should be- but it takes a little scare occasionally to get things properly cleaned up
 Rev. James W. Kramer. former pastor of the Brewton Baptist Church, but now of Quincy III, occupied the pulpit In the Baptist Church this morning. preaching an eloquent and very in teresting sermon from the text. There will be no more sorrow there" There was a large congregation present to greet the former pastor. MT Kramer will visit in Brewton a few days and then spend a few days in Mobile. and visit his mother in Florida before re- turning to his charge in Quincy
 Rev. M w. Gordon went down to Flomaton this afternoon to fill his regular monthly appointment In the Baptist Church at that place tonight
 Misses Minnie Brooks, Laura Rabb and Hazel Kirke Slaughter, sponsor and maids of honor of the Brewton Rifles. have returned from a visit to the com pany now in camp in Montgomery They were accompanied by Mrs. M. F. Brooks. They report having de- lightful time while in the Capital City.
 Rev. J. NJ Shofner, pastor of the Brewton Methodist Church. has return ed from weeks visit to the Seashore Camp Grounds, near Biloxi, Miss.
 Miss Elizabeth McPherson has return ed to her home in Morgansville after a pleasant visit to Mrs. W. G. Martin
 Miss Kate Murphree. who was the guest of Miss Ethel Downing the past two weeks, has returned to her home in Troy.
 Miss Eunice Frederick is spending the time pleasantly at Coden during the Press Association meeting.
 Miss Ethel Iaylor IS spehuihS Ae" weeks with relatives ana friends In DeFuniak Springs, Fla.
 Miss Virgie Sowell is spending few days with relatives and friends in Mobile.
 Rev c. P Hall is in Chapman today, where he filled an appointment in the Universalst Church.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Hansen, of Pen sacola, are spending few weeks at Harrington.
 Miss Annie Cunningham, of Ever green spent a few days pleasantly as the guest of Miss Mary Foshee this week.
 c. D. Henderson. chief clerk in the United States Marshal's office In Mobile. is spending a few days with Brewton relatives and friends.
 Mrs. S. B. Parker has returned 10 her home in Chapman after spending several days with Brewton friends. Mrs. M, F. Brooks and little son,