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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
s--------------7--------- DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT SEARLES.
Negroes Engage In Fight and Both of
 Them Are Killed.

Tuscaloosa. Dee. 2S.--( Special. )-News has just been received here from Scar les of the killing of two negroes, Will jams and James. From what can be learned it seems that the negroes were both drinking heavily and start a rough house" when James shot Will jams through the neck at close range with a Winchester rifle. After he was shot. 1t is said he drew revolver and shot his slayer through the heart Will jams was Tuscaloosa negro and only went to Searles recently.
 Yesterday afternoon number of citi- Zens met here when Tuscaloosa His torical Society was organized which is a branch of the Alabama Historical Society F.. N, C. Snow was made tenn portry chairman while Walter Guild was made secretary. A committee consisting of pr. w. S. Wyman, Walter Guild and Thomas P Clinton were ap- pointed to draft bylaws to be submit ted at a meeting which will be held December 30. At this meeting the con- sttution of the State Society via be adopted and supplemented by bylaws. An interesting letter was read before the body from Hon. Thomas M. Ow, In of Montgomery who has charge of the state department. He was heartily in favor of the movement and it is prob able that he will be present atl the meeting of the thirtieth
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29

Florida Reyes. Early yesterday morn ing a rumor gained credence that the Columbia had been lost. A prediction had been made by habitues Of the river front that the steamer would not reach her destination. Their prediction having been made, the rumor natural- ly created some uneasiness,I Early this morning the agents of the Florida East Coast Railway Company stationed tenn porarily here received information of the safe arrival at Port Tampa of the Dauntless, Columbia and two barges. Several Mobile people had shipped with the tow and their friends fears were allayed by the news. The Florida East Coast Railway company has re- gently purchased q number of barges here and at New Orleans and the fleet was mustered here for deportation to Key West. The Columbia, Dauntless and other vessels will be used in build ing the extension from Miami to Key West,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Deoth of n. H. HaIIiweII.

Thomas II. Halliwell. aged 65. a na- tive of England and for many years a resident of Whistler. where he held a prominent position with the Mobile S Ohio Railroad, died at an early hour this morning after a long illness He was one of the most prominent men in Whistler and for many years was Sec retary of the Masonic Lodge. A few weeks longer and he would have been connected with the Mobile & Ohio forty years. He was q Confederate soldier and was with Bragg in his many bloody battles. His wife and daughter Mrs. Benjamin Johnson of Whistler and Mobile and William Halliwell of Chi cago. and two brothers, F. l.. Halliwell of Montgomery and D. H. Halliwell of Water Valley, Miss. survive him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
EnsIey Merchant. Bu.y.

The various stores and business houses in Ensley are in considerable disorder and will be the remainder of the week on account of taking the an nual inventory. This task is one that is dreaded by both merchants and their clerks. After the various stocks have been inventoried. n significant fact will be developed. Out of the large and varied stocks on hand in practically all of the stores before the immense holi- days trade, very large decrease in goods will be noted. This feature of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
I,uu,hcr Iluniuess Active.

Announcement Is made that the lum- her trade is so active that the mills In North Alabama are not only working on full time. but several are working over time. Prices are higher now than af any time in the history of the in dustry in this neighborhood. W. T. Hand. of the Hand Lumber Company states that all indications point to a strong lumber market all through the oominr wear. Heavy timber is being exnorted in great quantities he states, and all manufacturers should be enjoy ing heavy earnings. Lester Lee has leased two thousand acres of land at Reid's Gap. north of Birmingham on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. and has started up n mill to manufact- ure hardwood lumber.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Carnival Association.

An enthusiastic meeting of the Mo- bile Carnival association was held to- night in the Commercial Club. Excel lent reports were made by the chair men of the several committees and es- pecially gratifying was that from the Finance Committee. After consider able discussion, it was the sense of the association that more extensive adver- tising than heretofore should be done, especially through the North and West. To this end large sum was appro- priated to this committee, At the next meeting, to be held Wednesday night, it 1t expected all the committees, and especially the Finance Committed. will make good reports and at that meeting appropriations to the several committees will be made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
R,Nai. B,Rith Day.

B'Nai B'Rith day will be obserVed ID Birmingham Sunday and in the even ing at 8 o'clock in the vestry of Temple Emanuel, corner of Fifth Avenue and Seventeenth Street, Birmingham Lodge, Independent Order of B'Nai BRith will have literary meeting. A. Leo Ober- dofer. chairman of the intellectual cul- ture committee. win preside.
 Hon. Lewis Mayor of Demopolis, President of District Grand Lodge, No. [. will deliver an address. pr. M.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Mystery Clears,

The mystery of the killing of Mrs. Alice Johnson and L. c. Corcoran, a railroad brakeman, is clearing up The remains of the woman were shipped tonight to Ripley, Miss. Among those who came to Birmingham was a man said to be the woman's husband. It is now admitted that Mrs. Johnson had been in repentant mood since separa- tion from her husband. Corcoran is said to have made love to her and was not given encouragement, whereupon he insisted It Is believed that on the day of the shooting Corcoran pressed his love, and, being resisted. picked up a pistol in the room. shot the woman dead and then killed himself. Property valued at over $20.OO0 is said to be in Mrs. Johnson's name. in addition to rubies and diamonds found among her effects. Mrs. Johnson was highly con- nected in Mississippi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
"Nev York Harry"

The case of Henry Dowd alias New York Harry, charged with safe-blow- ing in Bridgeport, Conn, is set for to- morrow before the United States Com missioner at Bridgeport. As soon as the result of the trial is known by the local authorities. the question of whether or not the prisoner will be brought back to this city to stand trial for. the robbery at the office of the Standard oil Company in this city five years ago will be decided.
 In the event that he is acquitted in Bridgeport, officers will leave this city imneeiately and take charge of him. On the other hand. if he receives d sem tenceTit means that he will not be brought back to this city for some time.-
 A recent photograph of New York Harry was received this morning by the police department. The local au- thorities fear that the much wanted Harry win plead guilty to,the charge in Connecticut and thus avoid being brought to this city to stand trial on d more serious charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29

and taken to St. Vincent Hospital where his condition was regarded as being so serious that it was not deem' ed wise 10 put him under the effects of anesthetics. He may be operated on and his leg amputated. Raines is young man and lives in Birmingham. His condition is very serious.
 Physicians At Banquet.
 The Jefferson County Medical Society gave their annual banquet tonight al the Birmingham Hotel. More than fifty physicians set around the festive board and a number of interesting toasts were responded to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Deed of Trust.

A deed of trust for $75.00O was today filed in the Probate Court. The mort gage is from the Independent Ice Com pany to the Title Guarantee Loan and Trust Company.
 According to the papers filed the company has raised the money for the purpose of improving and developing it's property. and for other corporate purposes. To do this. the stockholders deemed it best to sell negotiable bonds, of which Q of the denomination of $1,00O each have been ordered to be issued by the directors. They will bear per cent interest and will be payable semi annually until the date of ma turity, December, 1925.
 The following property is mortgaged to cover the loans: Lot No. 6 and the east half of lot No. ,. in block 1, in Avondale, together with all buildings appurtenances, and all other property, real or personal, now owned or which may be acquired by the company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
OHicers are Elected.

At the annual meeting of Acme Coun- cil, No. 1, Junior Order United Ameri- can Mechanics. held tonight, officers were elected for the ensuing term as follows: E. w. Rolf, Councillor; E. H. Desporte. Vice-Councillor; R. H. Mc- Connell. Recording Secretary; E. w.. Goss, Financial Secretary; w. D. Lag ley, Assistant Recording Secretary; L.. D. Browne, Treasurer; W. H. Todd, J. S. Arnold, Warden; J. R. Giddens, Inside Sentinel; G. A, Touselle, Outside Sentinel; H. c. Turrfer, Trus- tee for eighteen months: W. L. Mingus. to State Council.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
E. (. RICE KILLS SELF
PROMINENT BUSINESS AND CLUB
 MAN OF MOBILE.
Manager of the Gulf City Branch of the vfrEinfa-C Carolina Chemical Company Found Dead in
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Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau,
 Mobile, Dec. 2S.
 Edward C. Rice, manager for the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company in this city, was found dead in an arm chair in his office, southwest corner or Commerce and St. Anthony Streets, this morning by one of his employees. A bullet had entered his right temple near the ear. passed through the brain and out the left side of the head. Tho bullet struck a pane of glass aoout eight feet above MT. Rice's head and just few feet from where he was sit- ting when found.
 The discovery was made shortly be- fore 9 o'clock and Chief of Police Rom deau and Coroner Hirshfield were has- tily summoned by the clerk. In the meantime an undertaken was notihed. On arrival the officials found MT. Rice in the chair with a great pool of blood and brain on the floor. A Smith x wesson 32-caiibre revolver was on the floor, with one chamber containing an exploded cartridge, the other chambers being filled. It was readily seen to De a case of suicide and the coroner decld- ed no inquest was necessary. The re- mains were taken in charge, by order of the coroner and his effects. and of1ice placed under lock and key.
 Edward c. Rice was one of the best known young men in Mobile. He was about 35 years of age and came to Mo bile from Greensboro, s. C.. where he has an aged mother. Mir. Rice assumed the duties of manager for the com pany named a few years since and was considered a shrewd business man. He was a social favorite and member of Athelstan Club. the Elks, Shriners and Knights Templar. He was seen by several citizens last night and ap- peared to be in a jolly good humor and when these heard of his untimely and tragic death this morning they were profoundly shocked.
 Aside from tho organizations mem tioned, Mir. Rice belonged to several Of the mystic societies and was a prime favorite in all circles. An evidence of the esteem in which he was held Is the fact that the Athelstan Club recep- tion, which was to have been held to- night, has been indefinitely postponed.
 The officers who first entered the room where the dead man was found noted the fact immediately that there had been a general destruction of pa pers of all kinds. some being scattered on the floor and others having been burned in the stove. Correspondence sound on his person indicated he was somewhat embarrassed with his firm, as evidenced by one letter from P. K. Taber, State Manager for the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company at Mont gomery On his desk was found an unsent telegram reading as follows:
 Mobile. Ala, Dec. 2S, 1905.
 Ed Rice found dead in office this morning.
 Virginia Carolina Chemical Co.,"
 With this was a note requesting the be sent to H. T. Sloan. Nine ty-six, S. c It is understood he has relatives at Ninety-six, S. C., and they will be notified.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Single Taxer Here.

Joseph Fels of Philadelphia, leader of the Single Taxers in the United States. arrived in Mobile early this morning and left on a launch at 10:3 for Fairhope, Baldwin county, the on ly Single Tax colony In the South Fairhope colony was founded by MT Fels. He makes periodical visits there and much of it's progress is due to his care and guidance. Mir. Fels had noth- ing to say with reference to his pro- posed movement in England.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Leg Badly Mashed.

By taking false step while attempt ing to board a freight train of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. A. ]. Raines. an employe on the train, fell under the car last night at Bessemer, and the wheels passed over one of his lszs- He was brought to Birmingham
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Two Suits Filed.

In the circuit court today was filed two suits versus the Mobile Light and Railroad Company, the plaintiffs being Ernest Parker, an infant under two years, and his next friend and father. H. E Parker. The total of the two suits Is $700. The allegations are that on June II. 1903, on Government street, Ernest Parker was thrown from an electric car and severly injured and the father sues for cost of attention by physicians and nurses. etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Dwyer-Hunter.

At the home of the bride. on Spring hill Avenue and Foote Street, today F. F. Dwyer of Montgomery and Miss Olive Hunter were joined in marriage in the presence of few intimate friends and relatives. Rev. w. M. Hor- ton, pastor of Dauphin Way Baptist Church, .officiated. The bride is very popular here. Mir. and Mrs. Dwyer left this afternoon for Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Political Stir.

Much speculation is ripe in local Re publican circles today. Information has been received here to the effect that an inspector will be here in day or two to investigate charges of inter- ference on the part of two employees of the customs office in the matter of ap- pointing of a man to succeed Postmas- ter F. D. Barker. The officials named in connection with the investigation are F. F. Conway, special deputy col lector and $. J. Locke. cashier in the office of Collector w. F. Tebbetts, who. just now is on his bridal tour. Both men were seen, but neither had any thing to give out. Postmaster Barker was also seen and expressed surprise at the report and declined to be interview Al
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
On !. PIensant Jouruey.

Vice President F. l.. Russell and Gen. cral Manager R. V. Taylor, of the Mo- bile and Ohio Railroad, left this morn ing in q special train for Meridian, Miss. Their journey to Meridian is to be present at and participate in the reception to Governor Vardaman, of Mississippi, which takes place this eve ming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
EnnernI nf Mrs. Rnnd.

The remains of Mrs. Emma J. Bond, relict of James Bond were inferred in Magnolia cemetery this afternoon. The funeral took place from St. Johns Episcopal church. Rev. Gardner C. Tucker officiating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the First National Bank of Mont gomery will be held at its banking rooms on Tuesday, January 9th 1908, at t2 o'clock noon for the election of a Board of Directors and for the transac- tion of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.
 A. s. Woolfolk, ~
 Cashier
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29

Newfield. NJ NJ. Newfield and A. Leo Oberdofer will also participate in the meeting. and a musical program will be rendered. A large number of friends of the order are expected to be present at the celebration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Ml4144 - V

stock-taking is one of the facts that developed Ensley to be one of the best retail markets In the State. The busi- ness done by the merchants of Ensley during the year just closing has been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
DnuntIenr nud Tow Snfc.

Some days ago the ocean-going tug Dauntless left Mobile. having in tow the stern-wheel steamer Columbia and two barges. Their destination was the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29

 Ing place in Fair View Cemetery.
 Miss Cherry Lee Irby and Benjamin Burnett, of this city. were married at N1he home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. L. F. Irby yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The event was witnessed by a large gathering of relatives and friends. The bride Is an exceedingly pretty young woman and Is highly gifted and accomplished. The groom is a son of Mrs. Gussle Burnett of this city and Is prominent in business and social circles. Mir Burnett and his bride will make New Orleans their home
 Edward Espy and Miss Pauline Wood, who reside in the county near Bush, were united in the bonds of matrimony at the home of the brides parents this evening Quite a number of friends gathered to witness the ceremony. The bride is quite popular and pretty. and the groom is a substantial farmer and merchant. He is a son of the late Sieb- an Espy and is greatly esteemed by a wide circle of warm friends
 Mrs. E. l.. Hill rendered a reception this afternoon in honor of her sister, Miss Dorothy Graham, of Montgomery, and Miss Kettle Freeman. of Dawson, Ga. Several scores of beautiful girls responded to invitations and the hours were enjoyed in progressive anagrams and other interesting games. Delicious refreshments were served, and each guest bore away a neat little souvenir ot the occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Medical Notice.

pr. R. F. MicneI has moved ihs office to No. 1T South Perry Street: office tele- phone 25sS: his sla+s is at Knabes. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
DIVIDEND MO. IS.

Montgomery Cotton Mills. Montgomery, Ala.
 At meeting of the Directors of this Com pany, held December 27. 1905. semi-annual Dividend of four per cent. C per cent) on tts Capital Stock was declared payable on December so, 1905, from the earnings of the past six months W. B. TANNER,
 1t Secretary and Treasurer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Mobile Society News.

Mrs. Elliott Johnstone gave two card parties today in honor of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Elliott Johnstone, Jr., of Chi cago. In the afternoon at the bridge party her guests were Mesdamcs Moore. w. B. Thomas. H. Donald. Joe McPhillips, GaZzan, Edelman, Charles Taylor. w c. Fitts, Shawhan, McKeon, McMillan. Barnewall and Miss Julia MePhillips and Miss May Eanes.
 In the evening at the euchre party the guests were Mir and Mrs. w. w. Brown. Mir and Mrs. Charles Johnstone, MT. and Mrs. c. s. Shawhan, Mr. and Mrs G. Van Antwerp, Misses Turner, Tilden, Shivers, McAndrews. Thielgard, Messrs. Gayfer, c. Kelly, Allie Owen, Montgomery Inge, Tom McKinstrey, Alec McKinstry, E. Billie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29

Mrs. H. II. Patterson entertained at card party this afternoon in compli- ment to her sister. Mrs. Kenneth Bruce The decorations were the Christmas colors, red and green. Her guests were Mesdames J. S. Robbins, c. Lyon, Rhett Goode. w. l.. Ross, w. S. Cum ningham, John Mitchell, F. J. Buck. Joseph Tucker, John Quill, w. B.. Pope, c. P. Robinson, Crampton. James Gibboney J. T. Inge. Charles Hervey. w. E. Brandon. Violet Bidgood Hol- combe Quill, s. s. Rubera, Jr.. c. W. Butt. G. R. Vaughan, Brewster, l.. c. Parker, James Hagan, B. F. Adams, Resengrant, Morrow. Peacock. Peavy, Sandamore. Miss Hattie Wheeler, Miss Adele Batre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Death of R. J, Pearson,
nhnrt | Dnnrenn nnoa r-r ..on,.

Robert J. Pearson, aged 55 years. died after brief Illness. Deceased was well-known in the city. His wife and several children survive him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends of M-.. and Mrs Walter M. Eckford are invited to attend the flu neral of the latter from their residence 6O7 Highland Avenue tHighlanG Park ) this morning at 10 o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Notice to Shareholders

The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Merchants and P1anters-Farley Nation al Bank of Montgomsry. will be held at its banking rooms on Tuesday. January 9th, 1906, at o'clock D m for the election of Board of Directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come
 LOUIS B. FARLEY.
 sst Cashter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
MASONIC NOTICE

G There will be . special com A municatiol of Andrew Jackson HA Lodge No lI3. A. F. < A. NJ. ACA held this (Friday) evening. Dec. 0d&S 29th. at 7:30 for work in the .HN ZA F. C. Degree. 4 NIt Montgomery Lodge. No. II. " and visiting bretheren fraternal-
 ly invited.
 By order of the w NJ.
 Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29

Mrs. Oliver Fowlkes gave a pretty reception this afternoon for Mrs. w B. Rowland of Colorado and Mrs J. B. Waterman. In the receiving party were also Mrs. Arthur Yerger, Mrs Erwin Little, Mrs. Louis Dunlap and Mrs. Horton Fall Miss Meta Huger presided at the punch bowl and as- sisting in the dining room were Mrs Richard Mellett, Mrs. J. P Moreland, Mrs. Joseph Tucker. Mrs. Irwin Bur gett, Mrs. Jennie Mms and Miss Vir- ginia Dunlap.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29

Mrs Sidney Rosenbaum entertained the Young Matrons' Club this after noon at her apartments in the Hotel Bienville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Goes with NJ. J. & K. C.

s. B. Murray, for six years with the Mobile and Ohio at Montgomery, to- day entered upon his duties as an Ac- countant in the office of the Auditor of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
GJSPECIALC1:| NOTICES J
ruNERAL NOTICE.

The friends of Mir. Sol Baer. Mir Sol Drey-
 fts. Mir. Lucic1 Jack Bner. and Mrs: Herman Folda. are reduesfed to attend the funeral of the former from the res isl@nce of Mr Zelda. No. eos south Mo 1,anough Street this morning at 9:30 o'clock. = 4-4. a-tt .f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-29
Rsmoxsd to t1 s. Lawrence St. Know Your Future,

Prof. Carl A. Baxter. the well known palmist and clairvcyant now in your city his former full life So reading this week $l without asking question he tells your name. whom and when you will marry. tells you your age and exactly what you called for with asking a question. There is no affair of importance. past. present. or flu ture, but what Prof BaXter's occult eye can plainly reveal. he will point out the way that will lead you to success in business speculations investments love. courtship matfimony, divorce or anything you may be in trouble doubt about.
 Prof. Baxter tells you exactly what you may expect and conditions of anyone or anything even miles away. Prof Baxter places knowledge and power in your hands to do or undo whatever you desire almost at once.
 No long delays and waiting. almost i'm mediately removes the cause of any tnflu- ence. trouble or disease, bad luck. lost affec- tion. failures. or weaknesses losses of whatever cause.
 Kind, honorable and confidential; treat ment to sll no matter what your troubles or desires may be. Prof Baxter will help you. his advice and Eelp Is always absolute iy reliable.
 Unlike impostors and pretenders. he asks no money in advance and positive ly refuses to accept any unless entire satisfaction is given
 Hours 10 n. nl., to s ?. m., everything strictly private; lady in attendance. No. IT South Lawrence St