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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
To Sell City Property.

Yesterday Sheriff Van Pelt levied upon seventeen lots belonging to the city of Pensacola, and the property Is now in charge of the sheriff and unless a settlement is made within a month the property will be sold at public auc- tion.
 There Is quite an interesting story behind this transaction. The execu- tion of the legal paper was made to satisfy @ judgment held against the city by A. A. Credllle. formerly chief of police. During the Credille term of office C. M. Jones was mayor. There was some dissatisfaction in the high ranks of the administration at that time, but the public was not advised just what it was. The shock, there fore, was not so great as ordinary events would make 1t when the mayor preferred charges against Credille, charging him with drunkenness.
 The chief fought the charge. but he was suspended from office pending trial -by the Council, which sat as court and heard the evidence. found Credille guilty and suspended him for sixty days.
 thing was irregular and that it would not hold in court of law. so he institut ed suit for the salary withheld from him during his term of suspension. He was given judgment and being unable to collect the amount. had the levy made.
 The public Is very much interested in the outcome|c of the case. since 1t has been alleged many times that a judg- ment against municipality could not be collected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

the malady to the strong wind to which she subjected herself during such rides. She persisted in the riding. however. so I set my wits to work. and when she told me that once when her hat had blown off and she had had to tie 1t on. she had stopped the headache. l suggested that next time she should take her hat off and hold it In her lap. This she did. and missed the headache again I tried the same remedy on other patients with the same result. It's clear that the pins which hold on a large hat in a high wind tug at the roots of the hair until q headache is started. I find too, upon comparing notes, that I am not the original dis coyerer of this kind of headache''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
RACES AT PENSACOLA
MONTGOMERY HORSE BAKED IN
 THE MONEY,
Public Expecting Sensati0n to Develop from Di6erences Between Mayor and COuncil-Activ- .-
 lty h Shipping.

Pensacola. July s.-(special.)-- Horsenesh from Montgomery took all the money in sight at the Friday af- ternoon races at Kupfrian's Park, and some surprises were in store at the time made over the track. The only local horse in the race. Blue Ribbon," was badly beaten by Katie Wilkes" while Little Joe" a Montgomery animal. ran all around Grey John," the great Montgomery pacer which snatched so much Pensacola money at the racetrack a week ago.
 The three horses from the Alabama capital were shipped home this after noon. and will be taken to several parts of the country to fill engagements which have been made. They will be returned here in a few weeks. and by that time there will be some other very fast horsefiesh pitted against them, as the understanding is today that two very fast horses have been purchased by local sports and will be placed on the local track in c few weeks.
 - The interest in the horse race game was manifest to a large degree last af- ternoon when over 1900 people assem- bled and cheered as the animals shot around the track with the speed of the wind, one of them developing a speed of 2:21 for the mile spurt. This inter- est has led to the discussion of the formation of a regular racing associa- ton. and it Is probable that the mat ter will receive much attention and that weekly races with some celebrated an- imals will be held in the near future. The track is half a mile around. almost circular in shape and dry as powder. Even in rainy weather there is none of the "sloppiness' so often connected with race tracks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
wEDDED PAIR IN BIG CAGE.
Red Fire Lighted the Routes ana
 Harus RIexx

AhOfbs nlc"
 Pittsburg, Pa, July 6.-Pittsburg has invented a bright, fresh, new way of torturing bridal couples. and inclden- tally the city was last night furnished with a spectacle which threw the best efforts of Barnum out of joint. For over an hour a bride and bridegroom were hauled through the principal streets in menagerie. cage. Their red fire. band blared out notice Of their approach, and a whirlwind of cheers. cat calls and shrieks of de- light marked the interest or the peo-
 F. c. Zimmerman of Hackensack. N. J., and Miss Louise Timmins of the East End, were the unfortunates. They were married last evening, at the res. idence of Rev. MT. McAnnly. pastor of the Roman Avenue Christian Church. It had been arranged that after the at the residence of the brides parents. and there were many carriags to con- vey the bridal party to and from the church.
 Brother of Bride the Instigator.
 There was also a brother of the bride, who had secured menagerie wagon from a circus, as soon as the ceremony was performed. and the bridal couple was departing, the broth CT and others of the guests bore down on the newly welded pair and. despite bodily to the menagerie cage. pushed them in the door and locked 1t.
 A brass band had been engaged for the occasion which headed the process sion. anc followed by the wedding guests in carriages, the march through the principal streets of the East End began The guests burned red fire and blew horns, while the angry occupants of the cage beat their hands against the bars in futile efforts to escape.
 Sat Down to Grin and Bear It.
 Chairs had been placed in the cage for their comfort. and finding that all apyorta to escape were useless, they sat down and tried their best to grin and bear 1t The parade lasted for over an hour. and was viewed by thou sands of people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
In Deep TrOuhIe.

James Powell. who held the euphoni- ous title of city dog catcher, Is in the county jail today charged with an eff fort to obtain money under false pre- lenses. the warrant having been made out by Sam Rosenau, a prominent busl- ness man who alleges that Powell, in his anxiety to catch a canine. had deliberately opened the gate of the Rosenau yard and let the dog into the street. then affecting his capture. Since the official obtains half a dollar for each animal turned into the police sta- tion and registered. the charge was made out and entertained by the county officials.
 Another thing working to the decided disadvantage of the dog catcher Is the fact that he is a stranger here and has been unable up to the present time to furnish bail for his appearance before a committing magistrate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Mayor Makes Changes.

Mayor Bliss announces a new method of obtaining licenses hereafter. In- stead of the applicant getting the necessary paper to legally transact bdsiness in this city from the office of the tax collector. as had been the custom in the past, the license will have to come from the comptroller's office and will have to be issued upon the show of the treasurer's receipt, to be obtained from the office of the city treasurer at the Peoples Bank. which is the city depository.
 This complicates matters a great deal, especially with the many foreign mer- chants doing business in the city, but the mayor says 1t conforms with the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Looking for . Sensation.

The Pensacola public is looking for big sensation from the special meet ing of the City Council. which will be held on Monday night. The Mayor has charged that Irregularities border ing upon graft of large proportions have existed in the city for the past few years. and upon this charge being made the Council immediately adopted a res olution that he prove his charges, and, while the resolution did not so specify. there will be something interesting to follow a failure to make a proof of the charges.
 It is possible that the city hall will be taxed to accommodate the number who wish to watch developments and ascertain whether or not the Mayor is able to substantiate the serious alle- gations.
 The Council has already showed Its temper by the adoption of a resolution censuring the Mayor for giving out an interview which they interpreted as a reflection upon the Aldermen, and this was wired The Advertiser. It is pos sible that this will be repeated with a little more force at the Monday night meeting. It is being talked of consid- erably in Pensacola today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Mis.es Jones Entertain.

Friday afternoon Misses Laura and gertrude Jones entertained large number of their friends at the home of their parents. MT and Mrs. Roger an c. Jones. on Mabry Street. The occasion assembled about twenty-five young peo- pie and the hours so pleasantly spent with these little hostesses sped swiftly for them. After indulging in numerous games the guests repaired to the dining room. where a large table was laden With many delicacies of which they partook. The room was prettily deco rated in palms and cut-fiowers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Married In Virginia,

Word Of tAe marriage of MT Julius Augustus Wolfarth of this city to Miss Hallie Ray Ware, of Clifton Forge Va, has been received in Selma. The ceremony occurred last Wednesday morning at the home of the brides parents, and was witnessed by a large number of the friends of the contract ing parties.
 MT. Wolfarth Is a we'll known em- ploye of the Southern Railway who re- gently came to this city from Lynch burg, Va, and who during his short stay here has made many friends. Af- ter spending a few days at the home or the groom in Lynvhburg- young couple will return to this city, where they will make their future home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Birthday Party.

Another enjoyable party Friday af- ternoon was that at which MT. and Mrs Leonard McVoy entertained a merry party of little folks in honor of their little daughter. Elizabeth, the ocasion being the celebration of her third birthday. The house was decorated in ferns and summer flowers. Some time was spent in games, after which re- treatments were served. Many pres ents were received by this attractive little girl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Given the Limit.

Dan Clarke. d negro. was in police court this morning on two charges. Dan got into a fight last Monday morning with a negro man and wo- man. The man he cut In the right shoulder and side with a pocket knife Both of the wounds he inflicted were quite serious and but for prompt med< lea: attention the negro who received them would have been laid up for a long time.
 The woman he hit ave- the face and in the back wltn beer bottle In the case for cutting the man Dan was fined sloo or ninety days on the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
HntnIn Headaches.

Philadelphia Record.
 Several peculiar cases of headaches among women patients of a young West Philadelphia doctor have been discovered by him to be due to hat pins. q was baffled for long time." he says. "by patient who was an in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Followed to the Grave.

R. J. Crockett. for many years an employe of the county about the Court manifested a great deal of interest in the recurring assembling of his com rades. has been called to his heavenly home. and at the funeral which oc- cured yesterday the surviving com rades assembled and did last homage to the old man.
 Mir. Crockett's remains were inferred at the Whitmire Cemetery at Ferry Pass, some few miles east of the city. He is widely known throughout the county, and was equally as we'll known throughout some parts of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Marion Military Institute.

During the past six years the University degrees to graduates of the Marion Military Institute as 1t has to those from any other professional degrees to more graduates from the Marion Military Institute than to those side the State of Virginia" Chairman U. Va. l902)
 For catalogue. address J. T. Murfee Marion. Alabama. su-mon-wed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Activity in Shipping.

A decided activity in shipping busi- ness has been reported for the past week. the harbor being dotted with ships of various nationalities, some of them being the finest of ocean freight CTS which are here for timber and Ium- Der. besides the steamships to the Gulf Transit Company which are at the docks for cargo of miscellaneous items for various points in the Old World. The big vessels arrived this morning and others are being looked forward to arrive during the early portion of the coming week.
 The timber shippers. however. are just now complaining of the low prices which prevail across the water, this giving an excuse for an apathy in the shipping business from Southern ports.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
CHILDRENs DAY MONDAY,

One to C p. m., at Electric Park.
 One fare for round trip on ears, half rate for TobOggan Slide, Merry-gO- Round and Laughing Gallery. Prize contests for boys and girls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
pathos fin Police Court.

young woman named Leuton, who has been married not such a great length of time. was a defendant in the City Court this morning on charges of disorderly conduct. 1t being alleged that she was somewhat of a nuisance In the community in which she resided by the public use she made of obscenity. The woman, upon being faced with this evidence. wept very much and had a great deal to say in her own behalf. promising to live a better life and finally acknowledging her wrong doing.
 The recorder gave her a long lecture on her wrong doing, citing the fact that If cursing was to be indulged in at all 1t should fall to the lot of the males,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

strict letter of the law and must be done. Other changes are contemplated by the mayor. the announcement of which is not quite ready.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

Ben Bibb has returned home after a few weeks stay at Tybee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

Ten Poverty Bay Maoris are leaving New Zealand for England 'in order to dance hakas before the King"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

Dan Haynes left yesterday for Ashe- vile to spend a few weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Social and Personal.

Miss ! Pauline Welch Is Visiting friends in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

Miss Sadie Lobman has returned to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Married fin Germanx


 News has been received in this city of the marriage of Miss Ruth Hooper of this city. to Robert Blair The mar riage took place at the home of the brides mother. Mrs Maude S. Hooper, in Strassburg, Germany, on the 17th of June. Both of the young people are well known in this city. Miss Hooper with her mo ther having left Selma about year ago for a trip through Europe, and they have been living in Strassburg for about five months. MT. Blair is also well known In Selma, hav- ing for several seasons represented an English cotton firm nthis city. He is young man we'll liked and during his stay here made many friends who, with the friends of the family, con gratulate him in winning the heart and hand of so gifted and talented a woman.
 After the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Blair left Strassburg for a tour through Germany, after which they will go to Scotland. where they will visit MT. Blair's home and parents. After spend ing some months in Scotland they will return to the United States and will make their future home in Indian Ter ritory. Mrs. Hooper and her other daughter, Miss Mary Darling Hooper. will return to Selma in October.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

her home in Montgomery after a visit to Mrs. Herman Ullman. During her stay here she was the recipient of much social attention and made many friends, who regret her departure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

Miss Anna Creagh returned home Fri day after a short stay at Shelby Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
A Banquet.

Last evening the local commandery of the Knights Templar enjoyed a banquet which was rendered them by Eminent Commander J. c. Hay ward. The banquet was served by the well known local caterer l. l.. Ros- endorf in the dining room of the Cen tral City Cafe and nearly all of the members of the lodge were present Sir Knight E. S. Starr acted as toast master for the occasion and acquitted himself in a very able and brilliant manner. s...s.
 The principal talks of the evening were made by Sir Knights Hayward, Hubbard and Stillwell. but nearly every member of the lodge who was pres ent made a few remarks that helped to make the evening pass pleasantly. The menu was varied and well suited for the occasion, and both the prep arations of the viands and the service was perfect. The members as a unit agreed that it was one of the most enjoyable occasions the commandery had ever participated in and the hos pitality of MT. Hayward was highly appreciated
 The Selma Commandery is proud of the fact that 1t has furnished three Eminent Commanders of the State, one or whom. L. W. Hubbard, still lives in Selma and was present last night. The occasion last night was one that will be long remembered by the mem bers of the commandery and they will look forward with pleasure to other such occasions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

Mrs, G. G. Vaughan hes returned home after visiting in Texas several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

Miss Nell Brown of Pineapple passed through the city yesterday en route to Union Springs. where she will spend several weeks visiting friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

Miss Florence Herzfeld came home Friday after a three weeks stay at Shelby Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
The News of Selma

street. In the case of assault and bat tery on the woman a fine of $25 or fifty days on the streets was imposed As Dan has no money and plenty of time he will take the 140 days on the streets.
 The case against the negro. Mack Wheeler. who Is charged with robbery was called and tho case was nolle pressed by the city attorney.
 Emmett Purnell. for violating the bicycle ordinance. of riding at night without a light, was fined $1 for the offense.
 The case against Grace Crawford, charged with larceny. was dismissed.
 Martha Boswell, negro woman. and Sydney Lewis. little white boy. engaged in a diflculty early this morn- ing on the corner of Selma and Law renee Streets A citizen who saw them fighting pulled both and brought them to police headquarters. The case against them was heard and a fine of $ each was assessed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
The Gulf Refining Company.

It was learned today that the GulI Refining Company, mention Of whlcn was made in this mornings AdVertiser' had rented the old Gilman warehouse an Water Street, and that in few 3avs the company would begin busi- ness in this territory for share or the oil business both in Illuminating and lubricating oils. It was also learned that the first shipment of oil has been received in the city, which consisted of two car loads
 The Gulf Refining Company is stated 10 be an active and progressive con- cern and promises to be strong com netitor of the Standard oil Company in this territory. Since 1t became known here that the new concern would open up in this city the price of oil has been reduced 1 cent gallon. but Standard oil people say that this drop in the price of oil Is general all over the country and Is not confined to the Selma territory and that when the new concern opens business they do not an ticipate any war of prices in the oil market.
 Whatever the result may be along that line, it now becomes evident that the consumers will not after all reap the benefit, for if the price is cut the dealer will very probably be the fortu- nate one. If the cut is made oil will be sold to the dealer at the regular price and he will get a rebate from the company with which he does busi- ness This is big territory and no doubt the Standard and the Gulf Com- pany will find 1t large enough for both to do business in.
 By all it Is thought that the well known policy of the Standard oil Company to fight all competitors will be carried out in this instance as 1t has been carried out everywhere else. The CA1 xx,tfI toI- xrvtSl l,, terest the progress of the venture of the Gulf Refining Company and antici- pate that a lively skirmish will result from the two concerns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
A Small Wreck,

A small wreck which occurred on the Southern Railway near Briarfield early this morning delayed the Birmingham passenger train for several hours but fortunately no one was hurt, although the track was badly torn up.
 Freight train No. 73 from Birming- ham was coming along at a speed of about thirty miles an hour when close to Briarfield the rails spread and ditch ed seven box cars. A fiagman was sent back to warn the passenger train and word of the wreck telegraphed to the headquarters of the road here. A wrecker was sent to the scene of the accident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
Advertiser Bureau,
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Selma, July Q.
 The new building of the Aianaa Street Methodist Church In Ease eenn" n is nearing completion and when nn- isbed the church will be one or tne handsomest houses of worship Tn tne citv. The art glass windows arfiVeo 1ast night and in a few days VIII pe nIaced in position. The windows are Of tn ebest quality and every winoow in the building will be an artisic one
 In the building of the new house inc members of the congregation nau an eve for the comfort of those wno would attend the services and IL ID claimed by the members Of the con eregation that their building VIII DO the best ventilated one In the clly. Four of the windows that VIII pc pu, in are memorial ones ana they aie of handsome design. ,. [, bv
 One of these windows ls put m
 .bo Ladies Aid Society of the cnurcn in memory of Mrs. A. H. Mltcnen, WIZ nf the late Dr. A. H. Mitchell wno 10 recopnized as the dean or Me.nou, throughout the South. Mrs. Ml.' .e'a founded the Ladies' Aid Society oI '.e Church, which Is now inexls'en .ow tha earlv '70's. This memorial wihoow sas large figure of Christ In Ine nan.er and fs very rich in coloring ana design. ,so,. which is very beautiful is given the churem bv the same society and Is In menuss ,,ss of Mrs. Duncan. who during her .,ie was a consistent worker TOT lne church and who by her Christian wosH aid much good for the welfare or tne conaregation. She was also valuaDle and hard worker for the good or the Ladies' Aid Society.
 Frank LaPorte, also gave winaow ,o the memory of his mother. Mrs. Catherine LaPorte, who was aiso an earnest worker and member or una. church for many years One or the ooy Sunday school classes will also put m Q memorial window to the memory or Mrs. Claybrook. mother of Mrs. ;. .. Thomas. who was one of the mothers of the Alabama Street Methodist Church. oa
 After the windows have been placed fin nosition the church will be com niete1 with the exception of new pews' which have been ordered, but which will not arrive for two CT three weeks. Two of the young lady members or tne congregation have undertaken the task of carpeting the auditorium Of the building and are working earnestly 10 that end. When completed the cnurch will be a monument to the energy or the members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09

Theodore Meyer of Montgomery Is spending today here with friends,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-09
FaulDkner<s Case,

The case against B. Faulkner in po- lice court on the charge of interfer- ing with and enticing labor to leave was again called in court this morn- ing. Mir. Faulkner was still sick and physician's certificate stated that he had been carried to an infirmary in the city and would be unable to at tend the session of che court this morning.
 The case was continued until Mon- day morning. when 1t will be heard If Faulkner Is able to appear in court.