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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
Dividends

From all indications we estimate that
the Mesa Grande Tourmalne and Gem
company will be on a handsome dividend
paying basis in a very few months. 1t
may be six months or even a year or
longer; we can't tell yet; we won't make
reasonably certain that it will be only
a short time until our shareholders are
assured large and permanent dividends.
We will do everything in our power to
hurry them; but we can't guarantee any
thing but a square deal" and square
deal to all You couldn't ask more. No
intelligent person wants more. This stock
is meritorous; so meritorious that 1t
doesn't need any guarantee. 1t is strong
and safe enough to stand on it's own bot
tom. We believe in it; investigate and
you will believe. We have invested our
own money in this company. We have
advised our relatives and our friends to
do so. They are buying this stock We
have the recommendation and backing of
every person who has visited our prop
erty. 1t speaks for itself. 1t is sure, and
the possibilities are immense. You can't
figure the profits; they are simply as
founding. There is no limit to the possi-
bilities. A HUNDRED DOLLARS MAY
MAKE YOU A FORTUNE We may un-
cover a million dollars worth of gems
the first six months; we honestly believe
we will make fortunes for our stockhold-
ers. Will you be one of them? Will
your progeny thank you for your fore
sight? Then send in your coupon now
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
BEGIN DIGGING
FOR RARE GEMS
MILLION DOLLAR COMPANY
is FORMED
eZNines in San Diego County
Mesa Grande Tourmaline and Gem
Company Developing Richest
Lands in World-Local
Capital Interested

With a financial backing in excess of
81. 100000 the Mesa Grande Tourmaline
and Gem company, a corporation whose
management is in the hands of prominent
Los Angeles business men, has begun the
active development of the 604 acres of
rich tourmaline land in San Diego
county, until recently owned by C. o.
McCarroll.
That negotiations have been quietly go
ing on for the development of the prop
erty in large way has been known in
mining circles for several weeks, but it
is only recently that the details and
names of the men who are at the head
of the enterprise leaked out
The directorate includes Frank A. Sea-
bert, president; Horace Wilson, vice
president; C. o. McCarroll superinten-
dent; H. f. Folkenson, secretary, and
Frank R. Liddell, treasurer. The fiscal
agent of the corporation is the South
western Securities company.
The property probably comprises the
largest and richest known area of tour
Misunderstanding strata in the world. 1t
adioins the holdings of the Himalia and
the San Diego Tourmaline companies,
the aggregate of which is 120 acres
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
The Mesa Grande
TOurmaline and
Gem Company

is a mining proposition in a way but it
is not to be compared with the ordinary
gold, copper, silver lead or other mining
propositions This is not prospective.
You may or may not know what
scarce and valuable gem the Tourmaline
is. Prince Henry of Prussia thought
enough of it to pay, quite recently, $780,
600 for one specimen.
This property, in which we give you an
opportunity to become part owner, is a
producing property and one that should
pay large and everlasting profits to it's
shareholders. Furthermore, it will pay
them quickly, and should be on a splendid
dividend-paying basis within twelve
months from this date. These dividends
should increase rapidly year by year, and
the value of one share of this stock in
five years from now will be so large that
we believe that it will startle you.
In this proposition there is no expensive
machinery to buy no mills to erect and
only few men are to be employed. This
is. perhaps. the easiest and most econom-
ical mining to be done in the state. We
have thought enough of this proposition
to invest our own money in it, and have
invested in it every dollar that we could
possibly spare. Our president, our secre-
tary and our treasurer are personally in
terested in the company and will natur-
ally do everything in their power to put
tne company on ulVldend-paylng basis
in just as few months as possible. There
is only a limited amount of stock to be
sold at any price, and we must urge you
to act quickly if you want to secure your
part.
Please bear in mind that in this instance
you are not asked to invest in a prospect
or something that has to be proven We
are proud to offer you the chance to buy
this stock. believeing that it will be the
hoe
AS you are doubtless aware, Cecil
Rhodes, the South African Croesus, made
his millions out of a gem mine, diamonds,
and as you may know, he was instru-
mental in gradually raising the price of
these gems from around about $40 per
carat to about $3.50 per carat. This was
done by judicious advertising and by in
creasing in every possible way the de-
mand for this gem. What Cecil Rhodes
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
Save as Much
as You Can

You cannot accumulate a great
amount of property by your individual
work, as at best you can work but
ten or twelve hours a day, while
money works continually.
Saving is but a matter of habit,
which, like every other habit, becomes
easier the more it is practiced. So
begin now by investing S. or SO or so
month with the Southwestern Sc
curities company, where 1t will be
absolutely safe and will pay you a
handsome profit.
Laying the foundations for a great
future-by making fortunes for its
stockholders-there Is little doubt that
the present allotment of stock in the
Mesa Grande Tourmaline and Gem
company will soon be oversubscribed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
To
Wage
Earners

Maybe you're only making $500 or A.00
day. How much of this amount can
you save? Suppose you put away few
dollars each week in some savings bank
at 8 or per cent interest. How long
would it take you to lay up a competency
for yourself and family-against the time
when your years for earning money are
past?
By investing $1,000 or 5000 month in
proposition such as the Mesa Grande
Tourmaline and Gem company, You are
discounting the future by laying a foun-
daton for life income. Clip coupon
and mail it to us today.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
This Is the
Property

The Mesa Grande Tourmaline and
Gem company's property consists of
604 acres of land at Mesa Grande,
San Diego county Cal, about fifty
miles distant from the city of San
Diego.
Upon this property is located the
largest and most valuable deposits
of Tourmaline so far discovered in
the world. The property Is in such
good condition as regards handling
that in comparison to any business
proposition we can offer you better
terms and conditions than are usually
given.
We predict that the Mesa Grande
Tourmaline and Gem company will in
a few years be the greatest indepen-
dent enterprise in the entire west
where big things are the rule and
not the exception.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
To Lawyers,
Doctors and
Ministers

We want as many professional men
as possible-everywher become
interested in this proposition. The
purchase of one share of stock puts
you on a profit-sharing basis. The
nature of your business is such that
1t does not offer opportunities for
using your own capital to the best
advantage; you must look to other
sources for investment. A few hun
dred dollars put into the Mesa Grande
Tourmaline and Gem company NOW
may enable you to retire from active
practice in few years. with an in
come sufficient to meet every require
ment. At least let us furnish you
further information-you owe it to
your family, and yourself, to make
most rigid investigation of this prop
osition. DO 1T NOW! DELAY MAY
MEAN DISAPPOINTMENT!
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
An Income for Life

A modest investment in the stock of
the Mesa Grande Tourmalne and Gem
company at its present price-now, before
this ground-foor offer is recalled-may
mean an income for life. But there is no
time to lose.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
Mesa Grande
TOurn1aline and
Gem Company

Incorporated under the laws of Ari-
zona for s1OOOOOO, has begun oper-
ations on it's 6O4 acres of tourmaline
land at Mesa Grande, San Diego coun-
ty, Cal. This property adjoins the
mines of the San Diego Tourmaline
company, consisting of forty acres.
upon which more than 1900 feet of
tunneling has been done; and the
famous Tannenbaum claims of eighty
acres, which are reputed to have
produced upward of $2,OOO0OO worth of
gems in the past three years.
Seven Tourmaline ledges have
already been discovered on the prop
erty of the Mesa Grande Tourmaline
and Gem company and every indica-
tion points to the production of stones
of rare value and in almost limitless
quantities. Aside from selling stock,
the Mesa Grande Tourmaline and
Gem company expects to establish
lapidaries in Los Angeles for the pur-
pose of cutting and disposing of its
products.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
REGULAR SHIPMENTS
OF TOURMALINES
COMING
H. z. Foikenson and Robert A. Read,
Returning from San Diego, Are
Enthusiastic Over Gem Mine Near
That Town

H z. Folkenson, secretary of the South
western Securities company. and Robert
A. Read of the Read Advertising agency
have just returned from the property of
the Mesa Grande Tourmaline and Gem
company at Mesa Grande. San Diego
county. This mine, which is located
about fifty-four miles from San Diego,
is perhaps the largest gem mine In this
part of the country
Mr. Folkenson brought back with him
several splendid gems, which are now
being cut, and regular shipments will be
made hereafter to the Los Angeles office.
Both Mr.. Read and Mr.. Folkenson are
enthusiastic over this property and
prophesy great things for it.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
Many Local Investors Are
Purchasing Stock

Every day there are people coming into
the office who invest in one or more
shares of stock. Many of the business
men are buying it at the present price
because they know it's bound to advance.
Safe to say that no other investment
proposition presented in the past five
years has attracted so many con-
servative people as has the stock of the
Mesa Grande Tourmaline and Gem COM
pany. Now is the time to get in-before
the price advances.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24

did with his South African mine we hope
to do with our San Diego properties
Study this page carefully; read every
word of it. 1T may mean the turning
point in your life
This advertisement will positively not
appear again.
Free Trip to California
See particulars at top of this ad. Read
1t carefully.
From Los Angeles Herald of
August 27 1906
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
Leaves Tomorrow

Frank A. Seabert, president of the Mesa
Grande Tourmaline and Gem company,
leaves tomorrow for another trip to the
property and is endeavoring to arrange
his affairs so he can spend large por-
tion of his time there.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
Home People Are Backing
This Proposition

Citizens of San Diego county-those who
are on the ground and in position to
know the possibilities-are putting their
money into Tourmaline stock. Safe to
say that L. has more hackers at home
than any similar enterprise in the
United States. We have yet to hear of
single knocker against this proposition;
and that is saying a good deal. for there
are generally some soreheads that
knock every legitimate enterprise.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
Notice to jewelers.

We want to interest every jeweer in
the United States in this proposition;
want them to become part owners in the
Mesa Grande Tourmaline and Gem COM
pany-by purchasing at least one share
of stock-so that we may establish per-
manent sources for the outlet of our
gems.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
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Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-24
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later, be worth $48,OOOOO.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
HOLDUP OF J. 5. HOLMES
GOVERNOR INSTRUCTs SOLICITOR
 DENT TO INVESTIGATE.
County Authorities VIII Try to Locate Soldiers of End Who Robbed Negro Storekeeper During
 Eueampment Week.

The authorities of Montgomery Coun- ty will investigate the alleged hold up and robbery of the negro storekeeper, J. s. Holmes. by members of the End Alabama Infantry recently encamped in Electric Park.
 Solicitor s. H. Dent. Jr., yesterday morning received a letter from Gov ernor JeIks. who is summering at Blount Springs. The letter stated that the chief executive had been informed of the alleged robbery by members Of the National Guard. He called on the Solicitor to carefully investigate the matter The Governor in his letter said that he did not wish to see any innocent man or men punished. but he instructed the solicitor to make rigid investigation and if he had reasonable cause to believe that the guilty persons. if such there are, can be located, they should be prosecuted to the fullest ex- tent of the law. Immediately on receiving the letter from the Governor, Solicitor Dent con
 ferred with the criminal authorities. Before noon, he had men working on the case.
 When seen yesterday the solicitor said that he believed that if any crime had been committed there would be little trouble in locating the criminals.
 He said that he would spare no effort in his endeavors to locate the men. Governor Jelks Is known to have an intense interest in the welfare of the National Guard. but his interest Is to have the National Guard credit to the State and to blot out all hoodlom- | ism in its ranks. It will be remembered that Holmes | complained that when closing his store and saloon on the Red Bridge Road | during the encampment of the End. he was set upon by men dressed In uni- form and compelled to give them the | contents of his till and some of the | contents of his bottle. Many believe that the crime was | committed by men, impersonating sol diers in order to throw the suspicion
 on the guardsmen. Others believe that | there was no crime and that the negro
 was Dureiy faktng ...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
Hes in there." whispered one "Some one ill7" was asked.

Hes In there.' whispered one. "some one ill7" was asked. No. one of the boys died last night and he's In there."
 I'll call there. too," and as the door was opened there came to view the
 stiii covered form ot "ons of the boys of the sixties. W. H. Thomas of the 34th Alabama Regiment. had answered his last call. Alone he lay still In death. No flowers. no grief-stricken
 loved ones. no one to care Perhaps when. as beardless boy. he took up arms as a Confederate sol
 dier, some one cared-cared very much.
 Perhaps when he answered that call
 he left some broken hearts behind hearts that suffered, and suffered and
 went before him into the unknown.
 Who knows?
 This is the twenty-fifst death that
 has occurred at the home. There are
 seventeen graves there. The others
 were carried away.
 At noon. on tables spread under the trees. a sumptuous dinner was served
 There were all the attractions of
 basket picnic. a fish dinner and bar becue.
 In the afternoon there was a cut ting of water melons galore grown at the Home. and the old soldiers were proud of them.
 Colonel and Mrs. Falkner were as- sisted in entertaining their friends by Mrs. May, Miss Lasseter. Mrs. Snider and Mrs A J. Brooks, wife Of the commandant, who did the honors of
 hostess in looking to the welfare of the entire party.
 The Montgomerians who formed Col onel Falkner's party were: Col. and Mrs. J. M. Falkner, MT. and
 Mrs. W. A. Gayle. Capt and Mrs. W. B. Jones, Mrs. J. M. de Cottes, Mrs. J. A.
 Kirkpatrick. Mrs. Whitfield, Mrs. c. T. RufY Mir and Mrs. Porter Mckay, MT. and Mrs. J. T. Walker. MT. and Mrs. T. l.. Jones. Mrs. Drake. Miss Mary
 Kirkpatrick Miss Simpson. Miss Holt. Miss Willie Jones. Miss Mary Simpson.
 Miss Lucy Simpson, Miss Woodruff. Miss Lucille Washburn, Mrs. w. B. Tanner, Messrs. Ben Washburn. Kirk Lowry of Chicago, Cook Mckay, Robert Falkner, Jeff Falkner, Walter Gayle and Kirk Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
CAPT. HARTE WILL PREACH.
Chaplain of 1st Regiment Will Occupy Z. ."- First Baptist Pulpit.

Captain A. c. Harte. Chaplain of the 1st Infantry. A. N. G.. will preach this morning at II o'clock to the congrega- tion of the First Baptist Church at the invitation of the pastor. Dr. Charles A. Stakely.
 Captain Harte is no stranger to the Montgomery public. for during his four teen years of service as the general secretary of the Mobile Young Men Christian Association he has made many visits to Montgomery and spoken to many audiences He Is speaker of rare gifts and a man of fine culture and spiritual power
 It will be remembered that Captain Harte was the Chaplain of the old End regiment during the Spanish American war, and he then won a lasting place in the affection of the Montgomery boys who enlisted with the Blues and the Grays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23

circus catch of a fly by Left Fielder Opp of Montgomery, and a fast double play executed by the local tnheld. There was quite a large crowd of sol- diers present who did some fierce roofing for their representatives but to no avail.
 Ray of Montgomery pitched one of the best games of the season, allowing only three hits. two of them being of the scratch variety.
 The increased attendance at the Sat urday afternoon games of the several amateur teams of the city shows a healthy awakening of interest in ann ateur sports which is very commend able of the community. Before the season closes Montgomery will see some of the best amateur games ever witnessed in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
AGED VETERAN DEAD.
James M. Thackton Fought Seminole
 Indfana in 1888,


 Mir. James M. Thackton, an aged and honored citizen of Beat Is, Montgom- cry County, on Tuesday closed a use full life of 98 years.
 The deceased lived almost his entire life in Montgomery County and for the last sixty-three years. resided con- tinuously in Beat 15.
 In 1S36, MT. Thackton enlisted as a private in Capt. Bonham's company of Col. Chisholm's regiment Alabama Volunteers and left Montgomery to en. gage in the Seminole war.
 Near Tampa, his regiment engaged the Indians, administering a decisive defeat.
 He received an honorable discharge and returned to Montgomery County, where he married a Miss Cooper, who died in 1882.
 He is survived by a daughter, Misa Amanda Thackton. The life of the de- ceased was one worthy of emulation by all in his community. His remains were inferred near his homestead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
NEGROES STOLE GIN.
Thirsty Blacks Accused of Takfno
 Barrel of National Fluid.

George Tolliver. Anderson Duncan and Frank Adams, negroes. are con fined in the city prison on suspicion of having broken into a freight car of the Western Railroad in the yards in North Montgomery at an early hour yesterday morning and stealing wa gon load of goods.
 The negroes were caught by the po- lice when they attempted to dispose of a barrel of gin at a ridiculously low price to a merchant in North Mont gomery. The merchant, thinking that the gin might have been stolen, notified the police and Captain W. H. Taylor with Bicycle Patrolmen Evans and Cantey went at once to the scene and arrested the negroes when they drove up to the store in a wagon with the barrel of gin.
 Tolliver was one of the negroes ar rested several months ago in connec- tion with freight car thievery, but the police were unable to connect him posi- lively with the thefts.
 Recorder Arlington will hear the cases tomorrow afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
The speakers' Chair.

The Speaker of the House of Com mons sits in an extraordinary chair. It is raised a couple of steps from the ground, and looks like a grand sentry box, with a sounding board projecting from the roof. In the arms of the chair are recesses. with pens, ink and paper. The , are also electric buttons, by touching one of which the Speaker can summon an attendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
rhe one rhipg Nece.rary.

Venerable Archdeacon-Now, my dear children, I will ask you few questions in your catechism. Which of you can tell me the two things necessary in baptism? What Is that? Waterf Quite right: water. Water is one thing. and what is the other? What, can none of you think what else is necessary Well, little girl. what do you say!
 Little Girl-Please, sir, baby!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23

The medical man. he says must re- main pathologist in the street ana ne sees many unsuspected tragedies. Who else would suspect the sword or Damo- cles that is hanging above this reu- faced merchant or see in his cheeks the signal of a fruit overripe3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
LAWN PARTY AND TROLLEY RIDE TO ..-.
PICKETT SPRINGS

For Benefit of the Young Women's Society of Court Street Methodist Church.
 The cars will leave Court Square promptly at 8 o'clock ...s Go out and have cooling drinks served free while you engage in play ing ten pins and other amusements.
 Tickets. 25c.
 To be had at
 Doves Randy Kitchen, Bastiani x Cassimus and Mays Cigar Store.
 Don't fail to go out. Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
Benjamin Franklin ns an Advertiser

Bentamin Franklin ns an Advertiser
 Every one knows that Benjamin Franklin was a philosopher and pa triot, and all newspaper men recognize that he was the first great American newspaper man. but few realize that he was a good advertiser
 N w. Aver X Son, the Advertising Agents of Philadelphia, Issued as a Fourth of July souvenir a handsome booklet, under the title of In the Land of Benjamin." which sets forth many most interesting facts regarding Franklin, and features as only an ad- vertising agency could, Benjamin's ad- vertising ideas and practices. Frank lin's shrewd sense in using the print ed page to tell people what he wanted them to know, made him an excellent example for the business men of all time.
 The book aboupds in many facts con corning the most interesting man in our history, and brings out in clear light his grasp and use of the adver- Using idea.
 The house of N. W. Aver & Son, in the Land of Benjamin, has a history of its own and methods of its own. It is no disparagement to others to say that it has done more advertising, and more to develop newspaper advertising than any other firm in history. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-23
LIFE CONVICT CAUGHT.
Had Escaped From Hand Lumber Conn
 pany at DOlive.

pany at DOIlVe.
 Ed Johnson alias Genie Johnson. a negro life convict. who escaped from the Hand Lumber Company stockade at Dolive on July was caught at [ o'clock last night at the Union passen- ger station by Depot Policeman A. B. Perry.
 The officer is thereby $50 better of. that being the reward offered by the State for his capture.
 Johnson was sent up from Jefferson County for killing a white railroad em- ploye some months ago. He had serv- ed but short time of his sentence before he escaped from the custody of the lumber company. to which he had been leased in company with number of other convicts. The prisoner will be taken to Dolive as soon as an officer comes for him.