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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
FRANCHISE IS REFUsED.
Opelika Council Turns Down New Tele-
 phone Company.

OOGkAAA OOWMCA1 AWN1A DONNA tNSW ASAC~
 phone Company.
 OpeIika, Jan. 3.-The City Council last night refused to grant a franchise to the Automatic Telephone Company. A strong fight was made by the South ern Bell Telephone Company against granting the franchise, numerously signed petitions of citizens for and against granting the franchise were presented to the council and a large number of letters from mayors of other cities were read, stating that two tele- phone systems were not satisfactory.
 The public school resumed exercises yesterday. with twenty-two additional pupils. This makes an enrolment now of 400. Opelflka now has the best and most successful school in the history of the city.
 An infant child of Mir. c. c Greene died in the city on the night of the 1st inst.
 Judge F. M. Renfro. who has been seriously i'll with pneumonia since Dec. l. 1904. Is rapidly eonvalescing and will soon recover.
 Colonel A. H. Slaughter, County Treasurer of Lee County. is danger ously i'll at his residence in opeIika.
 Professor D. M. BonIs is conducting an examination for teachers in the public schools this week. There are only eleven applicants, five whites and six colored.
 The year just closed was one of the most prosperous and successful in the history of Opelika. The health of the city was remarkably good. There Is not a city in the United States of the size of opelika that shows Q lower ceath rate.
 Merchants and banks did an exeellent business, the best for yeara Manu- featuring enterprises all ran on full time. A large number of handsome residences were erected and a large
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

Sometimes your dearest friends make you ridiculous and Sometimes your direst enemy Is no- ble enough to do you justice. IN HONOR OF THE
 MISSES FERRALL.
 Two Montgomery's most charming and attractive visiting young ladies were the guests of honor at beau tiful afternoon tea at which Mrs. Halls Janney entertained on Monday afternoon when she presented them to her friends.
 They are the Misses Lily and Mar gie Ferrall of North Carolina, who are the visitors of the uncle and aunt, Mir. and Mrs. James F. Ferrall The home was ,artistically adorned for the afternoon in palms, cut flowers and a most effective use of shaded electric lights.
 Mrs. Janney was assisted in receiv- ing her friends by her sister, Mrs E. A. de Campi. and in presenting them to the Misses FerralL
 In the punch room Mrs. W. M. Will kerson and Mrs. James P. Ferrall pre- sided. And the other friends who as- sisted were: Mesdames W. !. Drum, Mrs. J. I. Mckinney, Mrs. R. F. Ligon. Mrs. Walter Ffsk. Mrs. Louis B. Far ley. Mrs. R. P. Stout, Mrs. W. c. Oates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
rntertaIned Y. M, c. A, Boya.

Last night at the Y.M.C.A- the mem bers of the Boys Department were rendered a most delightful banquet by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Associa- ton.
 After the dinner the boys were treated to pleasant surprise by MT, Baker, the new physical director-an entertainment by Professor French, a clever impersonator and ventriloIulst.
 About sixty boys were present at the dinner.
 The committee of ladies who pre- pared the banquet was composed of: Mrs W. A. Henderson, president of auxiliary; Mrs. Henry Booth, Mrs. Charles L. Campbell. Mrs. Robert Chapman. Mrs. stuckey. Mrs. Ed. Gay. Mrs. Ella Walker and Misses Bruce. Rollins, Henderson. Nellie and Hattie Belle Booth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
We Still Have on Hand

a good stock of Station cry, Books, Pictures, Coffee Machines, Cut Glass, Chafing Dishes and Art Novelties and will have them displayed the entire year, and in- vite the public to call and see our different lines when in the market for a card party prize or gift of friendship.
 Our prices are the same all the year and you will find them below competition, quality con- sidered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
An AIaermanIc cantent.

Columbus, Ga, Jan. S.--(Speclal) )--T. s, Young has filed a contest for the ofice of alderman from the first ward in Phenix City, Ala. c. Fl. Buchanan was declared elected by majority of ? votes by the managers. but Young de- ciares that a number Of ballots were thrown out by the managers on the plea that they were irregular. whereas they were properly cast and he should get the benefit of them he claims.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
Lecture ln CrIticIsed.

Columbus, Ga, Jan. 3.--(SpeeIaI. l---In a New Years sermon at the First Bap- tist Church, Dr. William H. Smith. the pastor. took occasion to criticise a re- cent lecture delivered in this city by Edwin Southers on the subject. If I Were the Devil" The minister charged that much of the lecture was taken bodily from the writings of Brann, late editor of the Iconoclast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
A Little Colony Locates on GentIIIy
 Road Farm.

A Little Colony Locates on GentIIIy
 Road Farm.
 New Orleans Picayune.
 New Orleans Is to have Syrian farming colony almost within It's gates.
 Jemil Kazah, a well-known Syrian merchant and promoter, and his broth CT, Rev. Henri Kazah. are responsible for the new movement.
 Recently, through Harry H. Hodg- son, the well-known real estate agent, Mir. Kazah leased farm of thirty-six acres on Gentilly Road. adjoining the Frances Joseph Industrial School. Of this tract six acres were cleared, and five Syrian families were at once lo- cated there, and started in raising truck. The rest Of the land will be prepared, and If the prospects prove encouraging a hundred families will probably be settled in the vicinity. The land is fertile. the Syrian farm CTS skilled, and the fact that the farms are so close to the city is ex- pected to increase the reward for their toll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
MEETING OF THE TINTAGIL.

When the Tintagil met with Misses Caroline and Willie Browning Haral- son on Monday the program was as follows:
 paper The Great Italian Melo- dists." by Miss Elizabeth Sayre
 paper, ':Il Barbiere al Siviglia and Guiilaume Tell" by Miss Sadie wyman.
 paper, The Popularity of Bellinfs Opera" by Miss Laura Elmore.
 A paper, '%rhe Story Of Lucia de Lam- mermoor.' by Miss Lucretia wyman.
 talk. 'Italian Opera as Illustrated by Patti" by Miss Olive Macdonald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
columbu. waterwOrax. Case.

Columbus. Ga. Jan. 3.--(Special l--- The Columbus Waterworks case came before Judge Newman in Atlanta. yes- terday and the Judge set February as the time for hearing the exceptions to the report of the master.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
River Cotton Comen In.

Columbus. Ga, Jan. 3.-(SpecIaL)- Columbus river cotton. held back dur Ing the first part of the season by the low water which made the uper river city. The steamer Queen City brought up 347 bales this trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
rineher |. superintsnaent.

Columbus. Ga. Jan 3.-(Speciall--. Landon Fincher has been appointed Su- parintendent of the Davis Wagon Com pany. He has been with John T. Davis. Jr. for fifteen years. having commenced as office boy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
IN COMPLIMENT TO THE
 r~rwsrrs srrnxC,x

IN OV1Ak 4AA2fRsA Ao AA<0
 MISSES sEMCsLE
 Mrs. Charles B. Jones entertained al beautiful card party last evening when she, complimented Misses Emily and Ellen Semple of New York. The friends who kept score were Miss Josie Hubbard and Miss Effle May Wagner.
 The first prize was a Christy pic- ture and was won by Miss Ellen Sem- pie and the consolation prize fell to Miss Annie Lowe.
 The guests were: Mesdames Edwin Joseph, Wm. P. Screws, Wm. Hill. Ira Virgin, E. c Fowler, Raglan, Frank Lockwood, Wm. Kelly, June Pierce. Oliver P. P.-Bartlett, Henry Knabe, Ella Montgomery Smith, E. E. Forbes. J. M. de Cottes, Whitfield Kelly, Halls Janney, Charles Jackson, Victor Han son, Walter Ross. Frank Mcdonald. Allie Stickney, Mrs. George Simpson, Elliott Hannon, Hunt Taylor, Wm. Hubbard, Kirk Jackson, J. A. Barnes, Emery. Merritt vandiver. Joseph Bur- ton, Misses Nellie Wilkerson. Bessie Thorington,, Lula Wyman, Margaret Lahey, Josie Hubbard, Annie Lowe Mamie Coleman, Agnes Carr. Mattie Mcqueen, Anne Fillmore. Frances Neu- man. Kate Davidson, Josie Norwood Eleanor Weems, Clayton Sayre. Carrie c. Smith. Fannie Morris Cloud, May Allen and Pauline Hannon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
Wehdeh In r,nInn,hnn-

Columbus. Ga. Jan. 3.-(SpeciaI.)- )-- Miss Eunice Hodge and Walter Garrett both of Andalusia, Ala, were married in this city Sunday night at the Cor don House. It was a runaway match.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

IN COMPLIMENT TO MISS ELLIS.
 One of the pretty affairs of yester- day was the german last evening given by a number of young tnen at the home of Mir M. H. Steuart, in compli- ment to Miss Hattie Ellis of Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
MEETING OF wOMAN'S
 HOME ASSOCIATION.

The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Home Association was held at the Home with the President, Mrs. T. W. Hannon in the chair; meeting opened as usual with prayer. Owing to the absence of the Secre- tary, no report of previous meeting was made.
 A very full and gratifying report for the month was read by the Treasurer.
 Christmas donations from the citl- sens in general were most bountlful, for which the Association returns hear ty thanks.
 To the insurance companies who so kindly remembered the inmates with warm, comfortable blankets, thanks are extended.
 The children of the Home were made happy by accepting an invitation to the annual dinner given by the Red Men on New Years Day.
 One inmate was admitted.
 A committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions upon the death of Miss Crommelin, one of the Trustees and faithful member of the Home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
won't Use Tradink stAmpa.

Columbus, Ga, Jan. 3.--(SpeciaL)--- A large number Of the leading ner- chants of the city have signed an agree ment to no longer use trading stamps or any similar devices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
MISS CoBBs ENTERTAINED

Miss Lucy Cobbs was the gracious hostess to whom the members of the Tuesday Card Club and a number of other friend were indebted Gor a pleas ant morning yesterday when she en- tertained them. The handsome club prize was won by Mrs. W. s. Mattel, and the guests prize By Mrs. William Stratford.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
IN HONOR OF MRS. HUB-
 mann AND MISSEs SEMp

Mrs. William Hubbard entertained
 at luncheon yesterday in honor of Mrs. Dana Hubbard and Misses Emily and Ellen Semple, when her other guests were: Miss Anna Fillmore, Miss Nan Gunter, Mrs. Charles Thigpen.
 Mrs. Ira Virgin, Mrs. Homer Le Grand.
 Mrs, Ed. Amerne, Mrs. Victor Han-
 son and Miss Josie Sfubbar6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
EPwoRrH LEAGUE SOCIAL.

The Clayton Street Epworth League held its monthly social meeting last Monday evening at the residence of MT. and Mrs. D. B. Avenger, Amanda Street. Those present were: MT. and Mrs. J. E. Bowman. Misses Carrie Lou Avenger, Lula V. Avenger, Leila Orr. Buckle Reese, Lois Daniels. Rlanch Reese, Maud Thweatt, Dadie Segrest' Mary Reese, Blanch Thweatt and Ruth gweatt; Messrs. W. o. Thweatt, J. w. Morris, W. R. Daniels, H. E. Wads-
 worth, A. J. Baggett, B. H. Harbin, Morgan Sweat.
 A very pleasant evening was enjoyed.
 There will be a business meeting of the League Wednesday evening. at the church. All members are requested to
 be present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

AEVUoN AbSUCEATTUNe There will be a meeting N the Neighborhood House Association this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
MISS PERKINS
 ENTERTAINED AT CARDS.

Miss Annie Elizabeth Perkins enter tained at cards last evening when the score was kept by Misses Juliet and Jean Craik and the other guests were: Misses Marie Alexander, Lucia Rich ardson, Anna Elmore. Minna Dent, Rebecca Uhler of Washington Jean Lahey. Coralette Metcalfe, Lucy Tay- Tor. Mary Knowles, Roberta Roberts, Marion Winter, Elizabeth Williams, Messrs Emmet Seibels. Clifford Lanier, Weatherly Carter, Walter Pickett, Charles Dexter. Gsston Gunter, Richard Dexter. J. s. UtIey. Joseph Holt, Carnot Dexter. Elmore Higgins and Fred Whiting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

Mrs. Edward Thaddeus Naftel has issued invitations to a card party at which she will entertain on Thursday January 12, in compliment to Miss Eleanor Weems.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

Miss Annie Lowe will entertain the members of the Spinster Card Club on Wednesday, January 11th at II o'clock, and a number of married friends in the afternoon of the same day,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
lUOflel1 and Society.

The home was tastefuliy decorated in palms, ferns and red cut flowers and red shaded lights. The dance was led by Captain Shepard Roberts with Miss Ellis, who wore a handsome gown of white point d esprit over accordeon pleated chiffon. Mrs. Priolean Ellis of Atlanta in a white lace robe over taf- feta and Miss Belle Stuart in white mousseiin and lace presided at the punch bowl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs. Annie c. Smith and daughter, Annie H. Smith. have returned home from New Orleans where they spent the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Smiths daughter, Mrs. Files Crenshaw.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
HOME WEDDING or MISS
 BARNETT AND MIR. BROOK

HOME WEDDING or MISS BARNETT AND MIR. BROOKS. A beautiful home wedding which oe- at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. E. Bar nett at Highland Park, was that of their daughter. Miss Anna L.. Barnett and Colonel Wilson W. Brooks of Bos- ton. Georgia
 Miss Lilah Brooks of Boston, Ga, sister of the groom. was maid of honor. She wore a toilette of white silk with brides maid roses. Miss Olivia Bogacki was flower girl and her pretty | costume was of white silk tissue worn with brown silk shirt waist and hat to . match.
 | MT. and Mrs. Brooks will reside in Boston, Ga. where he hods high place
 in the esteem of his fellow citizens. He is a prominent merchant and Is a mem ! Der of the stan of the Governor of Georgia
 The bride is an attractive and popu- lar young woman. She is an accom- plished musician and the groom's we'd ding gift to her is a very handsome piano. Good wishes from hosts of warm friends follow them to their home in Georgia.
 Miss Aldvia Goodwin. who was ring bearer. was gowned In nile green silk.
 MT. John Burney of Boston. Ga, was best man.
 The bride entered with the groom and she was lovely in her bridal attire of white crepe de chine with which she carried brides roses She entered to the tones of a wedding march rendered by Professor Johnson, organist of St. Johns Church.
 After the ceremony had been impress afva1v VnPfaVvanA NJ pastor of the Forrest Avenue Methodist Church, some time was spent in an in- formal reception to the young couple, who at 7:45 o'clock left for q wedding trip to Hevana and several points in Florida. Her treveling gown was a tourist suit of brown with touch of blue and champagne.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

The reception at which the members of the Peter Forney Chapter. D. A. R. will entertain at the home of Mrs W. c. Holt will be on Thursday, January 18th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

The Magazine Club will meet on Fri day afternoon at S:30 with Mrs. John Hastings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

Miss Margaret wadsworth of Ash vile, N. C.. is the guest of MT. an Mrs. Frank Mcdonald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

Mir. Theodore Bethea has returned to New Orleans. after spending the holidays with her mother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

Mrs. Walter Fisk will entertain at cards on Friday in honor of Misses Lily and Margie Ferrall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

Miss Kate Henderson of Troy is the guest of her sister. Mrs Richard Hob bic at 513 South Court Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04

Mrs. McDuff Cain will entertain at tea on Thursday afternoon, January 12
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
SYRIAN FARMERS.

Messrs Frank and Purnell Glass turned yesterday to Princeton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-04
NOTICE, NEIGRBoRHooD

NOTICE, NEAGkBORHO0O
 HOUSE ASSOCIATION,
 There will be a meeting N the Neighoorhood House Association this morning at 10 o'clock. 0
 PERSONAL ITEMS.
 Mrs. Annie c. Smith and daughter, Annie H. Smith. have returned home from New Orleans, where they spent the Christmas holidays with Mrs, Smiths daughter, Mrs. Files Crenshaw. Miss Annie Lowe will entertain the members of the Spinster Card Club on Wednesday, January 11th at II o'clock, and a number of married friends in the afternoon of the same day.
 Mrs. Edward Thaddeus Naftel has issued invitations to a card party at which she will entertain on Thursday January 12, in compliment to Miss Eleanor Weems.
 The reception at which the members of the Peter Forney Chapter, D. A, R. will entertain at the home of Mrs. W. c. Holt will be on Thursday, January 18th.
 MlSS nate t1eHueTSOn or 1TOy Is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Richard Hob bic at 513 South Court Street.
 Mrs. Walter Fisk will entertain at cards on Friday in honor of Misses Lily and Margie Ferrall.
 Mir. Theodore Bethea has returned to New Orleans. after spending the holidays with her mother.
 Miss Margaret wadsworth of Ash vile, N. C.. is the guest of Mir and Mrs. Frank Mcdonald.
 The Magazine Club will meet on Fri day afternoon at S:30 with Mrs. John Hastings.
 Mrs. McDuff Cain will entertain at a tea on Thursday afternoon, January 12. Messrs Frank and Purnell Glass re- turned yesterday to Princeton.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-01
RUNS HEADLONG INTO AUTO
AND LEG Is BROKEN
Theodore Pettay of SawtelIe Victim
of Accident at Fourth and
Hill Streets

Theodore Pettay, a machinist living
at Sawtele, was struck and seriously
injured by an automobile while run
ming to catch Santa Monica car at
Fourth and Hill streets last night.
Pettay, who is said to have been
slightly intoxicated when the accident
occurred, did not see the machine,
which was going at a moderate rate of
speed, and ran headlong into it, suffer-
ing broken left leg by the sudden col
lision.
The automobile, 122. owned by the
Automobile Livery. company, contained
four people, two men and two women,
all of whom claim that the machine
was not exceeding a speed of four miles
an hour.
Pettay was taken to a near by drug
store and later removed to the receiv-
ing hospital. He does not hold the
chauffeur of the automobile to blame
for the accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-01
SERVICES IN NEW YORK
Ceremony in Jefferson's Honor Con-
Quoted by Players Club
By Associated Press.


NEW YORK, April 3O.-Services in
memory of Joseph Jefferson under the
auspices of the Players club, of which
he was the only president besides Ed
win Booth, were held today at the
Church of the TRANSPORTATION to which
Mr.. Jefferson many years ago gave the
name of THE Little Church Around
the Corner"
The service was conducted by the
rector, Rev. George c. Houghton, with
the full choir of the church. Davi
Bispham, a member of the Players, was
the soloist. The service was specially
arranged and besides portions of the
usual Episcopalian service it was COM
posed of anthems and hymns. The
church was crowded to the doors with
prominent members of the theatrical
profession. There were present repre-
sentatives of the Actors Order of
Friendship, the Lotus club and the
Actors Church alliance. Among those
in the congregation were Mr. and Mrs.
Grossman, the latter the daughter of
Edwin Booth, with their son and
daughter; George Irving. a nephew of
Washington Irving; Mime. Modjeska,
Daniel Frohman and his wife, Joseph
Holland and Booth Harrington.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-01
INCREASES CAPITALIZATION
Redondo Corporation Now Has a Sur
plus of $525, 900

REDONDO, April 3O-The capitallza-
ton of the Redondo Improvement COM
pany was at a meeting of the COM
pany yesterday increased $15O,00O max
ing the full capitalization $50O,OO0. BY
thus increasing the stock of the COM
pany the surplus is now $4,000.
The disincorporation of the Redondo
Hotel company was at the same meet
ing perfected, and its assets transferred
to the Redondo Improvement company.
DR.. Thomas Powell, wife and daugh-
ter. and Mrs. Kellet of Los Angeles,
we're guests at Hotel Redondo yester-
day of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Webster.
one hundred and seventy-four tour
lists came down on an excursion and
passed the day at Redondo hotel.
Ex- Mayor Carter Harrison Of Chi
cago and family are still at Hotel Re-
dondo and will remain there during the
month of May
Mr.. Alexander, artist of the Belasco
theater. together with his wife, mother
aud brother, are passing several weeks
in Redondo.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-01
LOS ANGELES MAN GOES
INSANE AT RIVERSIDE

SAN BERNARDINO, April SO-Ir-
wing West. young man from Los An
geles who came here to visit relatives
few days ago, has been admitted to the
county hospital as insane and will
probably be admitted to the Southern
California state hospital at Patton.
West was injured few weeks ago in
an elevator accident in Los Angeles
and has not recovered from the effects.
He was brought to the home of sis
ter here to be cared for, but has grad
ually grown worse. few nights ago
he had the whole police force on the
search for him, having escaped from
the house. He was not found until the
next day
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-01
INVESTORS FLOCK
TO GO[DF|ELO
EPIDEMIC STORIES GREATLY
EXAGGERATED
RICH STRIKES ARE REPORTED
Los Angeles Mining Engineer Who
Has Been Seriously III Now
on Road to Re-
covery
Special to The Herald.
covery

Special to The Herald
GOLDFIELD, New, April 26.-The
widely circulated stories of plague in
Tonopah and Goldfeld have seemingly
had little effect. Investors continue to
flock in, and while the town has lost
probably a thousand inhabitants during
the past two weeks, they have, in the
main, beer undesirable citizens
The camp mas taken a vigorous hold
on affairs at the outset, and the pre-
cautions taken seem to indicate that
this will soon be a model camp. Health
officer d. A. Turner has been empow-
cred by a mass meeting of the citizens
to oversee the work of cleaning up and
to make certain that 1t Is done thor
oughly and promptly. A gang of men
has been put to work on all the streets
and alleys and these are being cleaned.
up. A dumping ground has been Sc
cured two miles from the camp and a
regular scavenger system is to be in
stalled.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-01
ENsHRINE NAMES OF DEAD
Japanese to Conduct Elaborate Cere-
mony In Temple

TOXIC, April SO.-With elaborate
ceremony, beginning Wednesday and
ending Friday. the names of 30,S66
soldiers and sailors of Japan killed
prior to the battle of Mukden will be
enshrined in the Shokonsha temple.
Many kinsmen and kinsWomen of the
victims of the war are assembling in
Toxic to participate in the ceremony
and are being shown special consider
alton. These will be the special guests
of the government.
The flag of the Russian cruiser
Variag, which was sunk in the first
naval battle of the war; and a standard
captured at Mukden are on exhibition
in the temple. The emperor and en-
press of Japan will attend the cere-
mony on Thursday, and the crown
prince and princess will be present on
Friday.
The ceremony is based on the ma
tional belief of the Immortality of the
soul and the homage due to ancestors.