The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-07
HIS MIND UNBALANCED
FRIENDS TALK OF JUDGE PRO-
 WELLS CONDITION.
Msn Who it is Claimed Accidentally Slew J. s. Triggs at Linden Taken to Tuscaloosa for
 Treatment.
Advertiser Bureau,


 Selma, May 5.
 Passengers from Linden who arrived In Selma this morning state that every thing has quieted down there after the deplorable accident which happened III that city Thursday night whereby J. ,. Triggs, one of Marengo Countys most prominent citizens, met almost instant death. The accident is greatly regret ted by every citizen of the county.
 1t Is stated that yesterday Juose Prowell, who's pistol was the cause or MT. Triggs's death, had been taken through the country to Demopohs ana khat from there he was taken to rus caloosa for treatment, his nina haVihs become unbalanced from his recent troubles and his being in a way the innocent cause of MT. Triggs's death. His friends throughout Central Ala, bama hope that through the medical treatment he will receive at Tuscaloosa that he will soon be restored to healtn. It is also stated that the grand jury which had been Investigating the snort age of Judge Prowell has about nnish- ed that and that the jury Is at presen. Investigating the saloons and pilno tigers of Marengo County. The recent prohibition law which was passed Ill Marengo County went into effect on the first of January, but according 10 cltl- gems of that place the saloons ala not close on the first day of January when their licenses expired, but kept open several days afterwards. Ine srano 5urv is busy now Investigating these cases and will very probably return in dtctments against all of the saloon owners who kept their places of busi- ness open after their licenses had ex- pired.
 also receiving the attention Of the
 hot fa m n session. a careful and rigid investigation of the blind tiger evil will be made. There are said to be many blind tigers in Marengo County and from the present indication it seems that it Is the inten- tion of the grand jury to put stop to this evil if 1t can and their efforts in doing so are receiving the hearty support of all the loyal citizens of the county.
 VIII Last Another Week.
 The revival meeting which has been conducted at the First Baptist Church during the past week will be continued through the coming week and 1T enough interest is manifested in the meeting it may be continued longer. The meetings are being conducted by Dr. wharton, a noted evangelist, and large congregations have greeted him at every service during the past week. During tomorrow LIT. w VIII conduct five different services, to all of which the public is most cordially invited. The program for tomorrow is as follows: At 10 o'clock in the morning he will address the children in the Sunday school room of the First Baptist Church.
 At Ii o'clock Dr. Wharton will preach the regular morning service in the same church.
 At { in the afternoon he will address the Young Mems Christian Associa- tion service for men only, which will be held in the Academy of Music. A special choir of men will on this oc- casion render some excellent music.
 At 7:45 in the evening song ser vice will be held in the First Bap- dist Church and at the o'clock ser vice Dr. Wharton will again preach the gegular evening sermon.
 Property Sold.
 Today in front of the City Hall D. D. Updergraff sold at public auction the house and lot of Albert Jackson in North Selma. The property was knock ed down to J. c. Adler. the price paid hainp S34O.25.