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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
IEEPER-DAvIDsON.
Wedding at Centreville . Surprise tG
 Eriendn of the CQunIe.

Wedding at Centrevfue H surprise t0
 Friends of the Couple.
 Centreville, Dec. 29-At the home of the mother of the bride. Mrs. s. P. Dav- idson, Miss Dora Davidson and John s. Lseeper were married last night. The marriage was quite a surprise even to the most intimate friends of the couple. The marriage was a quiet affair, only few of the relatives of the contract ing parties being present. The Rev. MT. Sinnot. Pastor of the Presbyterian Church at this place performed the ceremony.
 The bride is the youngest daughter of the late Col. J. L. Davidson, who was a Colonel in the Confederate army, and was afterwards Judge of Probate of Bibh County for several years. She is young lady of many charming qual- ities and is greatly beloved by all who know her. The groom is book-keeper for H. c. & W. B. Reynolds Company, one of the largest mercantile establish ments in this section of Alabama, and is young man of rare business quail fications. He is related to many of the most prominent people in Alabama, and is the only son of the late Judge Lceper, who was for many years Pro- bate Judge of Shelby County. The hap py couple will reside in Centreville.
 Christmas holidays in Bibb County were celebrated by many murders and assaults to murder. John Jones. con- stable in the Blocton community. who had under arrest a negro chorged with an offense was fired upon last Thurs. day night from ambush and fatally wounded. The negro prisoner was in- stanrly killed. Two white men have been arrested for the crime and are now in jail. The wounded man says the parties under arrest are the ones who did the shooting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
A Pleasant Affair.

Thursday evening at their home on Alabama street, MT. and Mrs. P c. Hooks tendered a pleasant At Home to Miss Sadie Sadler. About twenty couples assembled in the cozy home and a most delightful evening was spent. The color scheme was green and red which shone in great profusion in the parlors and hall The guests as they arrived were welcomed by the gra- cious hostess who was nose becomingly gowned in white taffeta. The honoree, Miss Sadler, dressed in gown Of deli cate blue crepe de chene, assisted the hostess in welcoming the guests.
 During the progress of the evening novel hoop game was played by the guests which finally tefminated by Mrs. B. F. Sadler winning the ladies prize, a handsome cut glass vase. The gen. tleman's prize, an ebony cigar stand fell to J. F. Russell While the games were in progress Mis- Margaret Wood served delicious fruit punch.
 After the games the guests were in- vited into the dining room where tho same profusion of colors blended to- gether made 1t charming retreat. An elegant five course luncheon was served which was greatly enjoyed. The out of town visitors present were Mrs. j. E. Lockett, of Montgomery. and Mrs P. H. Samples of Mobile, and M W. Samples, of Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Personal H1lentlsn

Rev. Neal L. Andrews. D. D.. has re. turned to the city from North Carolina where he went to ofaciate at the Gil. lespie -McIver wedding. He will fill his pulpit at the Central Presbyterian church this morning. There will be no evening service on account of the meeting of the Alabama Bible Society
 Rev. Dr. 4. J. Mex elway. the editor of The Presbyterian Standard, of Char lotte. N. C., spent yesterday in Mont gomery. He is on his way to New Or. leans. where he delivers an address before the National Association of Scientists, now in session.
 Right Rev. C. Nj. Beckwith, Bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Alabama will come to Montgomery today from PrattvilIe and will visit the Church of the Good Shepherd for negroes al 7:30 o'clock this evening.
 MT. R. A Fleming. of Denver Colo, is visiting his brother, Maj. l.. P. Elem ing, at 118 Church street.
 Messrs. T. R. Miller and NJ. A. Rabb, prominent citizens of Brewton, were in Montgomery yesterday.
 MT Thomas J. Heflin went to Bir- mingham last night to spend Sunday and Monday.
 Mir c. c. Allen. of Gadsden. is a visitor in town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
NO TRACE OF NIXON
MANAGER OF STORE AT PENsACo-
 IA HAS DISAPPEARED.
Believed by Some That He Co'''seu Suicide Rathor Thnn race Charge of Having Robbed the
 gBfe.

Pensacola Fla, Dec. 20.--(SpeciaL)--- The myste!y of the disappearance or John B. Nixon, manager of the ATess Store. incrsases with each day. The firm has done everything possible To locate him, but without avail, and so far as is known the last person to taik with him vas a newspaper man, who stopped for some minutes within block of the Southern Hotel, on christ mas day. Mr. Nixon announced as tho two were separating that he intended going to lis hotel for dinner, ana showed no excitement or made any mention of leaving the city.
 If he welt to the hotel he was nor seen. and iI Is d fact that he did not cat Christmas dinner at the place. One development of this morning was tho information secured that a warrant for the arrest of Nixon had been sworn out. This was done at the instance of Kress & Co 1t is presumed, who by this act believe that he is guilty of not only robbing the safe, but of setting fire, to the building. No trace, how ever, of the missing man can be found, and many believe that he has commit ted suicide rather than face the charge nf robbing the store. The private keys of Mir Nixon were found near the safe when 1t was discovered robbed. and the knob of the safe door, 1t is under stood, was found in his room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
LYNCHING AT ELKMONT
GOVERNOR JELKS WRITES FOR IN-
 FORMATION.
The One Violence to the Law fin 1905 Calls Forth Letter of In-
 quiry From Chief
 Executive.

In short, but ringing words. Governor Jelks yesterday took occasion to de- nounce the deplorable lynching affair at Elkmont, Limestone County, in q letter to Sheriff E. F. Puryear. He but reiterates his determined policy to bring to justice the offenders in mak- ing shrift of criminals without trial. If I can be of any service to you or to the good people of the county in your efforts to arrest the offenders and their successful prosecution after wards" writes the Governor, you will command me. All the resources which this office Is allowed to use will be freely furnished"
 The lynching referred to was that of Birmingham negro named Alex Mo- Donald. He was drunk last Thursday and resisted arrest attempted by of ficers at Elkmont. who were shot at by Mcdonald. After being pursued by a mob he was captured and, according to all accounts so far obtainable, he was shot by some unknown person in the crowd. The body. after being rlddled, was mystcriously disposed of and has not yet been located.
 The letter ofthe Governor to the sher- if is as follows:
 Montgomery. Ala, Dec. 30, 1905. MT. E. r. Puryear,
 Sheriff of Limestone County.
 Athens, Ala:
 My Dear SIT read In the newspa- pers an account of an alleged lynching at Elkmont, in/your county. Will you write me as many of the particulars of the disgraceful affair as you can gath CT? This is the only like occurrence that we have had in this State for the year 1905. It is distinction for Lime stone and Elkmont.
 If can be of any service to you or the good people of the county in your efforts to arrest the offenders and their successful prosecution afterwards you will command me. All the re- sources which this office is allowed to use will be freely furnished. Truly,
 "W. D. Jelke,
 Governor" The lynching marred the good year of 1905 and it was particularly regret ted that 1t should have occurred on the eve of another year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
WILLPURCHASE PLANTS
SELMA TO BUY LIGHT AND WATER
 WORKS.
City Council Committee Which Has Had Matter in Charge Makes. Terms With Owners
 of Properties.
Advertiser Bureau,


 Selma, Dec. 30.
 That the city of Selma will purchase the plants of the Selma Water Com pany and the Selma Lighting Company has been practically agreed upcn. Though an agreement has been arrived Council and the owners of these tWo plants. 1t will be several months be- fore the actual transfers of the prop erty take place.
 The question of the city of Selma purchasing these two plants has been . live one for some time The members of the City Council during several ad- ministratfons of the city government have been working with the same ob- ject in view, but nothing of a decisive nature has been accomplished until re- gently.
 At a meeting of the City Council dur. ing the summer months a committee composed of C. C. Grayson, Chairman; ]. G. Norris, J. l.. Clay, NJ J. Meyer with Mayor V. B. Atkins. President of the Council W. R. Peacock and City Att torney R. W. Young, was appointed to inquire into the matter of the city pur- chasing the two plants. This commit tee went immediately to work and the results accomplished have been most satisfactory. Chairman Grayson began corresponding with the presidents of the two concerns, and during the sum- mer paid a visit to the head offices in New York and Philadelphia. The in- terviews that he had with the presi- dents were of a most pleasant nature and showed that after all that the un- dertaking was not such a tremendous or difficult one.
 The correspondence and Mir: Cray sons visit placed the city government on most amicable terms with the two concerns which met the city over hali way on the propositions made. The re- suit was that few weeks ago Presi- dent White of the Selma Water Com pany came to Selma from New York He was met by the committee of the City Council which has the matter oi the purchasing of the two plants fir hand. The subject was thoroughly discussed and though nothing is giver
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Mss Wnrd.s Receptior.

Friday afternoon at o'clock the spacious home of MT. and Mrs. w. L. Ward on Lapsley street was thrown open to large number of guests when their charming daughter, Miss Norma gave reception complimentary to Miss McDonald Miss Elizabeth Mcdonald and Miss Collier. who are hcye for q few weeks. For the occasion the apartments used to accommodate the guests were skillfully and beautifully decorated with palms, bamboo, holly red carnations and red candles Those in the receiving party were Misses Ward. Mcdonald. Collier. Ida Jarvis, Elizabeth Mcdonald, Houston, Tissier, Kathryn Milhous, Mesdames Broad street Kahn and Ruth.
 In the dining room where a delicious salad course was served Mrs. Kent Coe. Misses Annie Rill and Ida Pea cock saw to the welfare of the guests and in the back hall at pretty ap- pointed table Miss Ida Coe served tea and waters
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31

out, the price and other essentials nec- essary to the purchase of the water plant were agreed upon.
 Last night the committee held con ference with w. D. Fender of the Selma Lighting Company. The details of the purchasing of that plant was also fully gone into and it resulted most satisfac- torily. While the members of the com mittee give out no information, 1t is understood that a price between the city and the owners of the plant was agreed upon. This price Is said to have been much lower than was eN- pccted by the members af the City Council who have the negotiations in charge. The price at which both or the plants have been offered to the city is said to be many thousand dol lars less than was expected
 With the negotiations between the two owners and the city as they now stand there is nothing in the way of the City of Selma becoming the owner of the Selma Water Company and the Selma Lighting Company except the turning over of the necessary sum of money and the actual transfer of the two pieces of property. There arc some minor details that will have to be arranged and Q special meeting of the Council will probably be called about the middle of the month to hear the report.
 The matter of securing the necessary amount of money to pay for the two plants is the next question of impor- tapce. To raise the sum the two plants will be bonded and a member of the committee said today that he was positive that most >of these bonds would be taken in the city. He had been approached. he said, by several citizens who had signified their will lingness to invest large amounts in these bonds when they are issued. The bonds not taken in Selma will find ready purchasers elsewhere and the necessary sum to pay for tho two plants can soon be raised.
 The citizens of the city are proud of the work that has been accomplished by
 the committee. It is thought that the city government can operate the two plants at a much less expense than it now takes to run them. and that each year handsome surplus tc pay off the bonded indebtedness will be realiz- ed.
 The acquiring of these two important branches of business by the city gov ernment will mean great deal to the citizens of Selma There is no question but what 1t will mean cheaper wate, and cheaper light and this means con. | siderable to the average Selmian. The | rates will probably be reduced.
 The question of issuing bonds for the purchasing of the water and lighting plant will have to be voted on by the l citizens of the city But that will hardly be an obstacle in the way of the | purchasing of them as the question | has been discussed for some years and | the majority of the residents will beir | favor of the measure.
 The last few administrations of the city government have been in the hands 'f business men. and as a result the city has reaped vast amount of hene- fit. Many Improvements have been made and many measures of vital inn portance have been enacted that have redounded to the credit of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
BROTHERS SHOT DOWN.
Opposed Strike and Attempt is Made te
 Murder Them.

New York. Dec. 3O.-George and Will liam Fielding. brothers. who were working at their trade as plumbers in q house in course of construction in Brooklyn. were called from one of the upper floors today on the representa- tion that three men wished to see them on business.
 sidewalk when from the party of three men several pistol shots were fired. Both of the Fieldings dropped to the pavement badly wounded. Tonight they are in a hospital while the police have under arrest two men they charge with being implicated in the shooting.
 The trouble, it is declared. grew out
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
A Prnsnernns Yenr-

The year just closing has been most prosperous one for the merchants of this city Business during the en- tire year has been good and there have not been over five failures In the city during that period. The city has been improved in many ways and more build ing has been started and completed during thcpast year than during any previous year in the history of the city.
 The incoming year in every way has as good prospects as the past year had During the new year there will be made many Improvements about the city. Many new buildings for the busi- ness part of the city are in contempla- tion. ---~.~'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31

guests were invited into the dining room where a four course luncheon was served at a large round table.
 Social and Personai.
 The following out of town guests who attended the Samuel-Sulzbach .nuptials have returned to their respec- tive homes: Mrs. Parker. of Little Rock; Mrs. Scholem, of Brinkley, Ark. Ike Well. of Little Rock: Miss Amelia Well. of Birmingham; Samuel Sulz- bach. of Montgomery. and Isidore Scholenl. of .Brinkley, Ark.
 The members of the Dixie Club will give a german on New Years evening at o'clock at the Elks Home and the members of the Crescent Club will entertain next Wednesday evening al a dance also.
 Andrew Gardner, who has been spending the holidays here with his mother will leave Tuesday for New York.
 Senator F.. w. Pettus and family will leave Tuesday for Washington. Miss Lula Nicholson is visiting friends in Montgomery. J. W. Stephenson. of Bay Minettc spent today in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Morales stim Missing.

San Domingo, Dec. S0.-Vfce Presi- dent Ramos Caceres arrived here today and issued a decree calling for an extra session of congress to discuss the ac- cuation of citizens that President Nor ales is a traitor and an intigator of bloodshed. The whereabouts of Fresi- dent Morales is still unknown but sew eral officers who left the city with him have been arrested outside the town. The government has declared the Dom inican cruiser Independencia to be a rebel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
No Action Taken.

At special meeting of the County Commissioners, held last night, the question of leasing the conVicts of the county was considered at length. bus no action was taken. 1t being decided to lay the matter upon the table until the next meeting, in order that all members of the commission might in- vcstiSate Into the matter It was shown at the meeting that if the con- victs were leased that the county would save possibly $1.000 per month. as 1t costs over $500 per month to conduct the convict camp. A large sum could he derived from private parties for the hire of the convicts and better results could be obtained by employins free labor onNthe county roads. where the convicts are now employed, and it Is the general belief that the convicts will he leased at the next meeting of the commissioners
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Effort to Secure Fleet.

A strong effort is to be made by the Chamber of Commerce and the citizens of the city to secure a change in the tentative itinerary of the North Allan tic fleet The itinerary has been made up and does not include Pensacola, which has heretofore been used as the point of rendezvous and target prac- tice At meeting of the body today 1t was decided to select committee If the most influential members and cit izens and send them to Washington to appear before the navy department off, ficials and urge a change in the itin- erary. Committees were also appointed to go among the business mtn. espec- iaIIy those who are benefited by hav- ing thousands of bluejackets come to the city and solicit subscriptions to defray the expenses of the committee. The work will be puched rapidly as the Chamber of Commerce realizes that no time Is to be lost if the fleet Is to DC secured for Pensacola. It has been the custom of the navy department during the past three or four years to make Pensacola headquarters for the big
 fleet during the winter maneuvers. and no one doubted but that this plan would again be carried out this year but for some unforeseen reason change has been made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Complimentnry to ,Lrs. ElIIs.

In compliment to Mrs. Jim Ellis an dalton to Selma's circle of charming matrons Mrs. Henry Reese gave a high noon luncheon yesterday which was one of the loveliest and most elab- crate of the past weeks entertain ments. There were covers for twelve and the combination tones were red and green. In the center of the ta- ble was a large cluny lace piece over red and on this was a vase of red car nations, At each end of the table were silver candlebra in which burned red candles beneath red shades The chandelier over the table was en- twined with smilax and holly and from it were suspended six large red Christmas bells. The place cards were beautifully executed hand painted hol- ly souvenirs. Eight delicious courses were served. Those who sat around the festive board were Mesdames El- lis, Reese. Foote Hooper. Law Lamar. Converse, Shanks, C. Melvin. Jeffries Lloyd Hooper, B. Craig. V. B. Atkins and Gary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31

tween the ages of IA and IS years to become members of this department and instead of spending their leisure moments upon the streets, to come to the Y. Nj. c. A., where they could enjoy themselves. Addresses were also made by John Lewis Raymond Barrow, both of the Boys Department and an excel lent musical program was rendered..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Mrs. Strauss's Party.

Mrs. Sam Srtauss was the gracious hostess Thursday afternoon for the members of the Young Ladies Euchre Club and few other friends when she entertained them at her home on Broad street. The apartments used were tastefully adorned with holly, bamboo and mistletoe. The prize, a lovely picture, fell to Mrs. Rosenbaum, of Indiana. At conclusion of the games a two course luncheon was served
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Lonna on rhleren BullainE.

Insurance adJusters, representing companies in which the big Thiesen building was insured, adjusted the loss this morning on that building. The damage to the structure was not as great as expected. being confined principally to the walls and floors on the north side of the ground floor. A settlement was made with the owner for $3,o00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Bareelona ln state of Terror.

Barcelona, Dec. 30.--An extraordinary situation prevails here. The city la terrorized by a band of anarchists ans
 bomb outrages, entailing loss of life. take place at regular intervals. The efforts of the Government to prevent these has been intellectual.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Mrs Frank Entertaina,

4 few mornings ago Mrs- D. Frank was hostess for the members of the No Name Club. The home was pret- til,' decorated for the occasion in palms and red carnations in profusion. Mrs, Sam Gusdorf won the trophy. a cut glass case. After the games the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31

Charged with the embezzlement Of clothing. valued al $2SSo. from N: k and Crossland at 2:5O o'clock yester- day afternoon arrested q negress. Cora White alias Cora Wright. The wo- man will have a hearing Monday be- fore the recorder,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
V. M. Q. Al. OueuIne.

The Young Mems Department of the Y. NJ. c. 4. was opened last night with appropriate ceremonies, and In the presence of an exceptionally large crowd. ". K. Hyer, Jr., presided at the meeting. and Rev J. R. Bickneli' delivered the opening address He urged the young men of the city, be-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Relter orderrd Home,

Washington. Dec. s0.--Rear Admiral | c. C. Reiter has been detached from duty in command of the Philippine squadron of the Asiatic fleet and ordee- ed to this city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31

last night at which the Fielding broth CTS voted against proposed strike on the ground that graft was involved In the proposed walk out. The injured will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31

guests were invited into the dining room where four course luncheon was served at large round table.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31

The lynching marred the good year of 1905 and it was particularly regret ted that 1t should have occurred on the eve of another year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-31
Charred WILL EmbexzIement

Mir. c. c. Allen. of Gadsden. is visitor in town.