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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
Renrd-ThrOMer.

Troy. Dec. 2o-(speciaL)-At the uono of Dr. and Mrs. J. S Beard on Tor,b Three Notch Street, this after noon, @ n at three o'clock a large number her nS guests assembled to witness the ol s,ro of their daughter. Mary Luta Reard' Ii@ to MT. Thomas Emmett Thrower of Selma. +ho home was decorated for the welding an m ,rrsan and white, the stairway was twinnd with smilax. graceful draperies lS w ,vbite satin ribbon adorned the chandeliers and white candles were aglow in candelabra.
 NSrs John P. Selman and before tSe ceremony two beautiful solos were s,ne s All For You" by Miss Julia Wood, and 50 Fair So Sweet. So Ho, Q, ,,. bv Miss Annie Chaffin, The bridal ahovns from The Rose Maiden" was aiso % sung, after which Mendelssohn' 5 wedding march announced that the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
No. 151s.
NOTICE
 TO CREDITORS.
Of First Meeting.

Of First Meeting. In the District Court of the United sratea. for the Middle District of Alabama In Bankruptcy.
 In the matter of Sandy J. Hooks. Bank rupt, Post Office Montgomery. County Montgomery. Alabama
 The aforesaid party having been sdJudged a bankrupt under the Act Of Congress en titled ''An Act to Establish Uniform Sys- lem of Bankruptcy throughout the United States" approved July 1st. 1898. a meeting ofr inc creditors of the said Bankrupt is call ed at the office of the undersigned Referee. in the United States Court House. Montgom- cry. Alabama, on tte 5th day of January, next. at 10 o'clock a m... to make ts-rstAa and such other matters as are nec- ssssry and required by the Act of Congress aforesaid
 ASA E. STRATToN Referee. Montgomery. Ala. December goth. 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES VIA
 THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway announces very low rates for the round trip to all points. Tickets on sale December 22nd, 2Srd, 24th, 25th, 30th, S1st and January list, with final limit January 4th. Tench- CTS and students' tickets on sale Decem- Der 17th to 2zth, inclusive. Final limit January Sth. For full information call on or address, Jn0. Metcatfe,
 T. F. A. Montgomery, Ala.
 Phone POI. 1T.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21

to her many friends that her marriage. takes her to another city to live.
 MT. Thrower Is a native Georgian who has in recent years made his home in Alabama where he has made an en- viable reputation in business circles. Mir. and Mrs. Thrower will be at homo in Selma on Church street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
MISS BEGHoNNI SUSPECTED.
Blood Hounds Ran Straight to Hei
 Home Near Decatur.

Decatur, Dec. 30.-(SpeciaD-Ac chase with blood hounds lasting the greater part of last night and well up into this morning. in an endeavor to run down the person who was supposed to have set fire to and burned the residence of J. L. Phillips. eight miles south or Hillsboro, resulting in the hounds halt ing and baying before Miss Beghonni. as she was calling and feeding hogs in a woods near the scene of the house burned.
 T. K. Boggs. to whom the dogs be- longed, and who handled them in the chase, said Miss Beghonnfs arrest would follow, but as yet she has not been arrested. This Is the second mys- terious fire in the community within the past month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
pnntofr,ce AnnoIntments.

Washington, Dec. 20.-(Special.)-
 James E. Williams appointed post master at Rural. Clarke county, vice w. L. Williams. resigned. Rural car- riers appointed: Dutton, Route 1, Eu- genos White carrier; Clarence White, substitute; Henager. Route 1, Charles D. Mason, carrier, Noah D. Mason, substitute; Kellyton, Route |, Clyde G. Brown. carrier, William A. Hister, sub stltute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21

...o, this season the merchants here se,, that business is quite dull and that collections are poor. .-- ,,,
 The farmers of Bibb County com, com, n,ain that labor is greatly demoralized and that they are having much trouble retting labor enough to cultivate their farms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
Free For All Trials Postponed.

Huntsville, Dec 2O-(SpeclaL)-The conclusion of the Free For All Stake of the Alabama Field Trials Club was prevented today by rain which caught the dogs and handlers eleven miles from town. There were thirteen star ters and a fine trace had been secured when the rain came up The event will be concluded tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the stockhoid- CTS of the First National Bank of Mont ro1nery will be held at it's banking rooms on Tuesday, January Sth 1906. at is o'clock noon for the election of Board of Directors and for the transas- properly come before the meeting.
 A. S. Woolfolk.
 Cashier s ank
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
NOTICE. TO CONTRACTORS.

centervfev. No I5a Masonic I4odse will turnish nlans and specifications for Ma sonic Temple to be erected of brick in the s,oyE fo begin abou. the list Jar" v. 1906. Parties desiring t5 contract to build same xxiil write N, R. PHILLIPS
 ' Secretary of Building Committee.
 Graceville. a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21

Edwin H. Anderson, of Carthage, Mo, has been appointed New York State Librarian in place of pr. Melvin Deweys who recently resigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
CHICKEN SHOW.

roo.x ia the big day at the chicken show in Auditorium r1S,,,nI oT 01e to miss this sred' uoultry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
FANCY MIXED NUTS.

FANCY MIXED NUTS. 15 cents per pound. English Walnuts, IT 1-2c. Jumbo BraziIs, 16c. Taragona Almonds, IF 1-2c. Louisiana Paper Shell Pecans, Extra Large, zoe.
 BROCK GROCERY co. tu-wed- thu-fri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21

to him and the number of his friends was measured by the number of his acuuaintances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
DEATH OF MRS. MERIwErHER.
Younx Montgomery Matron Passed Away at st. Margaret'a Hospital

Young Montgomery Matron Passed
 Away at st. Margaret'a Hospital.
 Mrs. Annie W. Meriwether. at the age of 23 years. died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at St. Margaret's Hospital. She had been i'll for some time with pull monary trouble. and went to St. Mar garet's Hospital about month and a half ago. Her condition grew worse, and. as a last resort, she went to New Mexico few weeks ago with her hus- band. The change of climate proved of no benefit to her, and she returned to Montgomery about ten days ago and went back to the hospital. -.
 Mrs. Meriwether was we'll known in Montgomery and was highly esteemed by many friends. She had been mar ried but few years. She was the wife of Crawford Meriwether. an express messenger. who resides with his fam fly at IT Clay Street.
 The deceased was born in Union Springs and was married in Verbena She was a consistent member of the Clayton Street Baptist Church.
 Her husband and two little children survive Mrs. Meriwether. She also leaves relatives in Tuscaloosa, Verbena and Fitzpatrick's Station.
 Tho remains will be shipped to Yer bena at o'clock this morning for in- terment. The heral will take place there today. Ref. W. J. Elliott of this city will conduct tho services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
Mr.. J. N. Garland pead.

A telegram received in Montgomery yesterday announced the sudden death at her home in New Orleans of Mrs. Joseph N Garland.
 Colonel A. B. Garland and Mrs. Gar land of Montgomery. brother and sis- ter of Mir. Garland, left for New Or leans last night to attend the funeral of Mrs. Garland.
 She was i'll week or two ago, but 1t was thought that she had recovered. The news of her sudden death was a great shock to her Montgomery friends.
 Mrs Garland was Miss Alice Dean of New Orleans before her marriage to Mir. Garland nine years ago. Her hus- band formerly resided in Montgomery and they had a wide circle of friends in Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
GSPECIALig kNOTICESj
Notice to Shareholders

rh. .nn,a, meetinx of the shareholders of the Merchsnts and Pianters-Fariey Nauon- ai Bank of Montgomsry. will be held at eth fs fa5ss et 4 o clock D. m. for the election of . Roard of Directors and for the transaction of such other business as may property co'ns osloss s"s LOUIS B. FARLEY.
 ast Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21
Frames

Frames
 Made to Orderi 4t. TressIar's, 14 Dexter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-21

Montgomery. Ala. December 2Oth. 1905
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

The time has arrived when though,
should b. given to the municipal ciee-
tIon In April. Mayor Pollock and the
board Of aldermen have made such
marked success OF their two years
term that the candidacy Of the entire
administration for reelection would
be highly gratifying TO the original no.
license voters and to those who have
been converted TO anti-naioon views by
III. improved conditions. which have
resulted from IN. enforcement OF the
ordinances during tho pas, two years.
and by the general cn,erpririns policy
Of tho municipal officers as a whole.
II the present council will accept places
on the ticket they can all be reelected
by the big majorities Of two years
ago.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20
A New o.eo, ., Rocky Ford.

On reading this heading don't jump
at the conclusion that now depot has
been ordered built The heading only
indicates what tho Santa fc ought TO
do. The amount OF business done by
the road at Rocky Ford Is greater than
at any place on the linn for several
hundred miles east OF Pueblo. and when
n stranger steps on tho platform dur.
Ing the summer months and notices the
splendid park which the city has pro-
rided. and the cement and brick walks
leading to the depot. they cannot but
conclude that the old frame structure
Ia out Of harmony with the surround
inSs. The city has done Its part to-
ward making Rocky Ford attractive
and II is now up TO the Santa Fe to
take n hand by the improvements of
Its own premises. The value of Rocky
ford's business to the Santa Fc should
impel the management to give us n
depot worthy of the town. II the COM
pany will only build n depot corrcs-
ponding to the amount OF money hand
led by the road here we will have one
OF the finest buildings In the state.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20
Il viii Not Pay to Try to Compete
With the Democracy In Ras'
eality.

II the Republican legislature sets the
psee-isnt OF stealing the fruits OF the
last election. the chaotic conditions. 50
much dspi0Fed. will be eontinusd IN
definitely. Confusion will become
worse eonfoundsi. so far from stiff
ling corruption. such methods will en-
courage IL. for by wronsiug the DEM
ocrats. the Republicans Niil not only
court rrpFisais. but they will wais- any
and every outrage seem more or less
iustihable. And be it remembered that
D-nysr's government Is likely TO be in
Democratic hands more often than In
Republican. And with the eoEEup,ion-
lists In control OF Denver. election result
for the state must hinge largely upon
the extent OF the frauds committed In
the metropolis. SO that in the long run
II Il comes to ;hieyinE. the Democrats
arc pretty sure to have the better OF II.
and TO cover up and justify their worst
practices they would has only TO revert
to tho unseatlns OF Adams.-FoFt Coll
lins Express
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20
., administration Should lie
diven Most Hearty support.

During his short talk at the song SER
vice last Sunday e,euing Rev. w. !.
Davenport said:
Most Of US are deeply interested in the
enforcement Of law ard concerned as 20
the policy for which we batiled SO hard
two years ago
The rsesn, arrests for violation Of the
no-tieense ordinances have brought to the
surface some facts which ought to be
made public TWO city officials who do
no, themselves belong to any church have
expressed the wish that the church peo-
pie and advocates Of the No-SALOoS
idea nigh, know Of these facts and ths,
they should engage in creating sentiment
in favor Of the enforcement OF Law.
There EXISTS today in our community an
organization Of thirty men who are max
ing !, their business TO bring local psohibi-
ton into dlsrepa,s and To make sentiment
against that policy which for two years
has made our little city one Of the mos,
delightful places in all the state Of Colo
rado. In view Of this fac, il is time we
who believe in tho purity and cleanliness
OF our town did our bes, 10 eoun,sfae,
this sof, Of work.
The eondue; Of those recently arrested
and their friends does not speak well for
our citizenship Since the arrests were
made every possible stie'np, has been
made TO dispose OF witnesses for the pro-
ssea,ion. one man has been driven out
Of town. two have been arrested on
,Tunpsd Up charges and only last night
there was the threatened organization Of
a mob 10 dispose o; another.
Numbers Of these men walk our streets.
armed. in violation Of the law. The life
and property o! city officials has been
threatened 4 they did no, cease their si-
forts 70 enforce tho law according 70 their
sworn DUTY.
Such state Of affairs shows how
frantic men become when en,anglea in
the wors, business In which men ever en-
gage. |; remains for Us 70 support the
city administration in tho eoHdue; Of Af-
ioirs and their en5esyor 10 give the city
what so large majority Of tho people
have declared for.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20
psrm.nsn, coIor.ao Exhibit.

\ permanent exhibit of colorado's
agricultural products will be estab-
lishei at the Denver Chamber OF Com
mcrcc. forming an Instructive and un-
usual smoothing to see for tho thou
sands who Will visit the city during
the coming spring and summer.
During the ST. Louis exposition Colo
fado won 5ss premiums. many Of which
are represented by gold. silver or med
ais issued to the exhibitor by the OK.
position commission. These medals
win be received during tho week by
Paul Wilson. coiorado's chief COM
missioner Mt tho fair. and before dis.
tribution to the owners they will be
put on exhibition with the states cx.
hibits at the chamber.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20
The ossro Locking Up.

The otcro canal has been successful
In disposing of the last 100000 of ca.
nal bonds. making 100000 In all. The
people Of the Arkansas valley nrc real
king that to build our valley up to the
high standard that the irrigation dis.
tricts In the northern part OF tho state
have achieved II II necessary to build
reservoirs. The otcro Canal Co. has
purchased the Clear Creek rcscroIr
site: when completed Il Will cost about
$4,000. They will also spend $4,000
TO $4,000 on the canal in the icinity OF
In Juntn. And they expect TO make
the Otero one Of the best canals In the
vnlley.-Fowicr Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

II Alva Adams has n plurality OF but
one honest vote he should have the
office. but the same is true of James
II. Peabody. We hope that the leg
islature is making an earnest effort
TO determine the truth. II It seats
Peabody 1t should do so because It is
convinced that he was honestly elected.
The Republican party cannot afford to
nt nj any Offices in Colorado. II the
Democratic machine had not tried TO
steal the state there would have been
no contest necessary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

At Florence n few days ago glove
contest" tpolIte name for n prize fght)
was stopped ut the third round by the
city marshal because the fight was n
fake. That is, the bruIsers did not hit
each other. hard enough to satisfy the
crowd which paid their money to see
one or the other badly battered and
bloody. The telegraphic account of the
bout conveys the impression that the
marshal stopped the mill only because
OF the lack of brutality in Its conduct.
Queer kind of peace officer Florence
has.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

Here's a hint which you can make
valuable; After your incnndescent
lamp has burned cloudy, as If by smoke
it is time to throw 1t away and get n
new one. The old lamp consumes more
electricity and makes your meter run
faster and higher than new one, and
while making your monthly bills high
er you have much poorer light. After
the lamps become clouded 1t is general
economy to replace them with new
ones.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20
Among the most Important work o

the present legislature Is the enact
men, OF a law providing for primary
elections guaranteeing IN right "f
every voter to east his ballot directly
for the party nominees The enact
ment of such law Is absolutely ne
esssary for giving the voters that voice
In the government that they are now
only supposed TO have. such law
viii no, bs favored by professional
politicians as ii will deprive them Of
most ot their power TO control elections.
but IL will give the people direct and
genuine strip on all political move
msnts, Lot the voters spot every mem-
her Of the legislature who puts him
self ia opposition TO a primary election
law.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

The present sugar making campaign
will be the largest in the history OF
the Rocky Ford factory. The FIRST
lcets were sliced Oct. Is. and the
last ton will probably be converted
into sugar about Feb. 1. During the
12o days campaign the factory has
averaged 100 tons per day, or a total of
10000 tons. for which the growers
will receive 100000.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

II is difficult for the average man
to appreciate the magnitude OF the
Denver election frauds. II hardly seems
possible to people living In n respect
able. lnw-abidlng community that n
fraudulent vote OF from 5000 to co.
600 could be cast or counted, even in
n large city. under the Australian
ballot system. but the Denver demo-
cratic machine has proven that Il can
be done. when the conspiracy Is thor
oughly organized and In charge OF
expert election thieves.-Fort Collins
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

The unscatins Of Born and Heaiy
vas not an act of retaliation. but OF
simple Justice. Il Ii ths rankest folly
TO say that the constitution provided
no way to right this wrong. The alb
surd contention OF the Democrats that
the stolen goods could not be legally
returned was promptly knocked out by
the prompt action of the Senate In
throwing out the two usurpcrs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

The return OF tho Republicans TO
power In the Legislature Is marked by
the nrst rcbukc given TO election
thieves In the state for many years.
The Democratic policy has virtually
placed n premium upon election crimes.
The premium has been removed and
the election thieves are going to Jail
almost daily. as a result OF Republican
activity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

While the Arkansas Valley was en-
3oying the very finest of weather much
Of the east was in the grip Of bIiz-
2ard Of the widest and coolest char
acter. Our people are so accustomed
TO warm sunshine and mild temper
ature that trip east is necessary
TO cause them to really appreciate the
unequalled climatic advantages which
they constantly enjoy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

All hunting licenses issued In 1904
expired with the year 1904. The gen
eral understanding has been that when
you take license It was for q year
from date of issue. but such is not the
case. They are good only for the cal
Andar year. II you wait until next
November to take out your hunting
license 1t will be only good far two
AeHthA 'lNIilhksS
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

For Saie-l5o acre farm only 2 miles
from station under Ca,lin ditch. good
improvements. Price SIS per aero.
For particulars. address
52a 5SS. Care Enterprise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

Reports Of peddlers to the contrary
we still have large sup
ply of apples for sale at low prices ae-
eording to varieties snd quality.
j. II. CROWLEY.
Fairyiew Fruit Farm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

Make good start for the new year by
opening an account with the First Nation
al Bank. They will treat you right and
offer first class accommodations at the
lowest rate, 1886
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

Make a good start for the new year by
opening an account with the First Nation
al Bank. They will treat you right and
and offer first class Accommodations at
the lowest rate. 1886
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

On Monday the American Beet Sugar
Co paid the farmers in the vicinity OF
Rocky Ford $4,000 for bsess- This
large sum OF money going into the
channels Of trade in so small a community
sniivsns all branches Of business Great
is the bee. sugar industry for the pros
psri,y and up-building an agricultural
section.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

A girl who wishes to attend the Stead
man Business College wants a place
where she can work for her board. En-
quire at the College.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

WANTED-.To rent, ranch of so or 40
acres with team and Implements furnished,
or would buy team wagon and harness
and pay for them out of crop. Enquire
at Enterprise office. 54-p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

Our former feliow-citizen. A. X
Childs. orders the Enterprise sent to
him at Republic. Kansas.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

The growth of the business Of the
banks is a coed indication Of a com
munity's material advancement The
semi-annual s,s,emen, Of The State Bank
Of Rocky Ford. TO lie found in another
column shows deposits Of over half mil
lion. Such volume Of deposits for one OF
three banks in town Of the size OF Rocky
Ford is Indicative no. only Of the general
prosperity but Of the high standing OF che
State Bank.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

SHADE TREES-i have large guam.
tity Of choice home grown Elm. Asn sno
Maple. Prices low Nursery one ioofth
mile east Of city. "a Z. Sw'hk.
5<-<e
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

Ono fairly good secondhand organ TOT
81 down and 81 . month.
sx-, T. j. Hill.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

lie, law. nc ne mOmentu 90
tissn majority decide the cont fn' gov
sfnor. Unless here is an honest effort 10
ascertain which candidate had the major
ity Of the honest vote the republican party
will make costly blunder.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20
SIS to California.

Second-class Colonist to California
March lst to May 18th, and Sept 18th
to Oct. 5lst. Rate $500 Call on local
agent Santa Fe for full information.
f. G. Curran. Agt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

FOR RSALE-Alfalfa Screenings. Send
for sample and price to tho Pierce Seed
Co, Pueblo, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

The brick school house In Pattsrson
Valley, located on Sec. IL. Range 81.
Township 81. will b sold 70 the highest
and best bidder for cash Of Feb. 8. 1905.
Building to be removed by March 10.
1905. Bids will be received up TO and
including Feb. 4. 1905. Bid TO b opsnsd
sss p. NJ. Feb. 4. 1905. The board re-
serves tho right to reioet any and all bids.
Address all bids TO
T. J. Douglas.
5S-56 Soc. Dist. 10.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20
FISH AND OYSTERS.

FISH AND OYSTERS.
Go to Stauffer's Meat Market for all
kinds of Fish and oysters. They arc al
ways fresh and the best the market af-
fords.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20

FOR SALES acres with good seven
room house. fine location. 8 blocks from
depot. Price $4,000. A bargain.
sat- H. Baker. End S. 9Th St
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-01-20
1886

200 pounds Of Firs.-elas Cantaloupe
Seed for sale by J. E. weybright, Rocky
| Ford, Colo. 3S-a