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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
Mobile Society News.

Mobile has been rich in weddings this week and our ears have become quite accustomed to the sound of we'd ding bells. and our eyes to the endless procession of wedding carriages adorn- ed with white favors.
 The largest church wedding of the month took place this evening al Gov ernment Street Presbyterian Church when Miss Agnes Lee Blacksher and MT William Otis Lott were married The church was filled with friends to witness the event and before the com ing of the wedding party they enjoyed the music of Professor Dunster and ad- mired the pretty arrangement of palms and white blossoms that decorated the church.
 The ushers formed the larger part of the bridal party and were: Dr. Harry Haan, MT. NJ. Sloan of Schnectady, N Y: MT. r C. West of Wilmington, N. c. MT E. C. Tonsmeire of Biloxi. R. A. Christian, Winfield Partridge. Horace Sheppard. Ben Rhett and Tom Roche Mr Tom Boone was MT. Lott's best man. and the bride was attended only hv her two little nieces. Margaret and Ella Parker Blacksher. These young ladies were dressed in white net empire gowns and carried white flowers.
 The bride entered with her brother MT. j. J. Blacksher. and was met at the altar by tfe groom, Rev. A. F. Carr performing tho ceremony that made them man and wife. Miss Blackshers wedding robe was of white embroid- cred chiffon over silk, bouquet of car nations and lilies of the valley, and long tulle veil caught with orange blossoms There was no reception, the bridal couple driving home where the bride changed for a stylish travelins suit MT and Mrs. Lott left for a wedding trip to Nortt Carolina. On their return they will keep house in pretty home on Government Street Very handsome presents were received by the happy couple.
 Miss Fannie Adelaid Sirmcn, daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs. John A. Sirmon. was married this evening to Mir Ken. meth Earle DamreU al g o'clock, at the Government Street Methodist l Church The wedding was a white and green one in color scheme. the church decorations being confined to that com hination. and the bridesmaids being en- tiroly in white. Miss Irma DamreIl was maid of honor, and Misses Bertha Hcnsch. Mabel Damrell and Mattie Sir | n n. bridesmaids, all wearing gowns of white chiffon.
 Mir Ernest pelacroix was best man and the groomsmen Messrs Gaillard Everlyn. John Sirmon and Will Sirmon Messrs. Godfrey Alexander, Elliot Nah
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Ter and Palmer Everlyn acted as ush- CTS. The bride. in graceful toilette of white chiffon over silk, with con ventionai veil. entered with her father MT. John A Sirmon, who gave her into the groom's keeping, Rev. J. B. K. Spain performing the ceremony. Mrs Spain presided at the organ.
 Eollowing the ceremony reception was held at the brides home lasting until midnight. whom MT. and Mrs. Damrell left for wedding trip to the North.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Yesterday afternoon Miss Rose Lyons gave a party on MT. LeBaron Lyons new launch, complimentary to Miss Lcttice Clarke. The other guests were Miss Lucille Overall. Miss SaiGa Billups, and Messrs T. W Sims. Gaylord Clark ElmorA Rundle Harry Majerski. L. C. Dorgan, George Crawford and LeBaron Lyons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Mir. and Mrs. Henry wylie and chill
 dren moved over to Point Clear yes terday afternoon. MT. and Mrs George Dunlap and family will share the cot ta ge with them,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
where they go to attend the summer course of the Chicago University.

Mrs. J. H. Nunnellee will leave to- morrow to visit friends and relatives in Tuscaloosa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

MT Henry Hall Clarke. who expected to start for Europe with, Mir. Harte's party on Tuesday. was detained here by illness, but expects to catch later boat and toiu his friends In London.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Captain and Mrs. W. F. Tebbetts, and Miss Marie Bush. left this afternoon for Point Clear to occupy the Ross cottage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
sociaIl ana PersonaI.

On account of the very indictment weather this evening the soiree which was to have been given at the River view pavilion was postponed until Mon- day evening. Quite number of pret- tily dressed. merrv-faced little folks reached the pavilion before the heavy rain began. which kept them from re- turning home until a late hour or oth- gers from going to the dance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Mrs. W. B. Pope is the hostess of the | o'clock Card Club this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
MIR. soMERvILLE,s FUNERAL.

Mr. Frank Judd left this morning for Chicago to be gone sev4ral months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Miss Julia McPhillips leaves tomor- row for a visit to Cincinnati
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Mrs. Louis Chaudron has returned from visit to Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Mrs Schwab of Greenville, Miss, wht has been visiting Mrs. S. Leyman wil leave Saturday for her home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

c. L. Long and niece, Miss Nelli, Rees. will leave tomorrow night fol Coden to spend a couple of weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
BROKE WHISKEYLAW
GRIFFIN BROTHERS CONVICTED IN
 POLICE COURT.
Alleged to Have Sold Liquor and Beer in East Selina--SeyeraI We're Bicycle Ordinance Offenders
 Were Fined.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma. June IT,
 Tn Police Court four white men who were charged with violating the local option law appeared Besides these white men there were several who had violated the bicycle ordinance.
 Dave and Con Griffin and J. s. Heinz. three young white men from the east ern part of the city. appeared in court on the charge of selling whiskey ana beer without license. East Selma IS restricted part of the city in which no malt, vinous or spirituous liquors are allowed to 5e sold. The case against Heinz was dismissed by Mayor Atkins after he had heard the evidence. In the case against the Grimm boys D. l.. Per kinson was the star witness Pernin- son testified that he had bought both whiskey and beer in the place or nus- mess which was operated by the Grif- fin boys. At the conclusion of the tes- timon Mayor Atkins imposed fine of S100 each against the young men.
 The fourth case was agairfs' H. Mey- CT of the wholesale liquor firm of H Never & Go. 4 negro ewore out the warrant against MT. Meyer. claiming that he had been sold q half pint of whiskey Mir Meyer claimed that he did not sell the negro half pint and the case against him was dismissed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Miss Maude Smith has gone to Mont gomery to visit friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Mrs. Ed Schwartz has returned to heI home in Mobile after pleasant visit to friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
Peonle Much stirred.

Residents of the district in the north western portion of this city. known as the Gas Works" district, are much stirred up over the presence in that vicintv of an unknown and dreaded midnight prowler. From information obtained in the sherifrs office they have just cause to be uneasy.
 At 1:40 o'clock this morning Deputy Sheriff Phil Patch had hurry call to the home of Tony Clockman, on Hercules, between Live Oak and Peach streets Arriving there he learned from darkened face, had entered the room occupied by herself and twin sister and had choked her almost into insensi- bility. Her throat bore the finger points of the intruder. She was awak- ened by gust of wind and pressure upon her person. She nudged her twin sister and at the same time screamed. Her father, who with his wife oc- cupied an adjoining room, hearing the screams. jumped from his bed and rushed to the doorway which con nected the two rooms. The door was secured from the other side. out he forced 1t open. As he entered the room he saw a man leap from the window. The man escaped. The child said the man had gotten in bed with her and her sister and when she screamed he choked her.
 Deputy Patch found that the door had been propped by chair and foot prints on the ground showed that en- trance and escape had been effected through the open window.
 This Is the third entrance to a resi- dence in that vicinity within a month and Deputy Patch, thinking he has a clue to the intruder, will endeavor to secure the man and bring him before a tribunal The people in that vicin- ity are much wrought up over this event as two others of a similar nature have heen rennrted within a month
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
MISCELLANEOUS.


 CARD-Patients desiring admission to the wards of the Montgomery Infirmary may se- cure cards by telephon:ng Miss Martin. head nurse in charge at phone 722. Mont gomerY Infirmary. wed-fri-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
ENGRAVING.

THE BEsT-Send your work to us for sati.- factory results and quick execution. all
 known processes. The Advertiser EDgrav- ing Co.,. phone s6T Montgomery. Ala u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
r.nocr.a cunning hmm Inception.

MT. and Mrs. R. P. L. Neil were at home this afternoon at their residence on Parlman Street, between 5 and 6 o'clock. The occasion bei'tg ir honor of Dr. R. NJ Cunningham and their friends from out of the city. Quite a number attended the reception and a most delightful hour was spent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
IRON SAFES.

aAFEs-Bought, sold. and exchanged. Full stock new safes. Exclusive agency Victor Manganese Steel Screw Door Bank Safes second hand safes cheap. The Montgomery Safe 6 Lock Co. 221 Commerce St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
Death of n Child.

News was received here this morning of the death at Cottage Hill. this coun- ty. last night of Esther, the 23-months- old daughter of Aleck and Mrs. Jamie Girby. The remains were inferred this afternoon at the Catholic cemetery at Cottage Hill. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15
FINANCIAL.

MONEY to loan on watches. diamonds. jew elry, guns ana pistols. don't worry your friends when in need of a small loan come
 10 as; our business Is strictly confidential. Mont gomery Loan Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Miss Flora Korneeay of Van Dorn a popular visitor to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

C. l.. Waller and family left this afternoon for Black Mountain. N. G.. hwere they will spend the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

George T Rees, Jr,, left this morn ing for Coden, where he will spend a couple of weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-15

Montgomery. Ala. June 14th, 1908.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

:. "Hello,'' he said, give me Elm
dale, Mo.-naught-fou r-seven.'
Elmdale2 I'll give you the long
distance.
Long distance asked "What is its''
Elmdale, Mo.-naught-four-s even.'
"Elmdale, Mo.-naught-four- sevens"
"Yes.'
"What is your number'"
81 just told you-E]mdale, Mo-
II mean your own house number.'
"Sixty-fve Blicken street."
con, that ism It what I mean. Your
phone NUMBER
"Why did DIN It you say sos" asked Mr..
ri did What is its''
"Violet Park-eight-seven
"Violet Observation-Disclosures
81 reckon 500
tAnd what number do you want9''
GLENDALE, Mo.-naughtfour-se von.''
"What is your Nance" -
"My name is Henry John Miggles
I live at 81 Blicken street, Violet Park
my house phone is Violet Park-eight.
seven-seven. or eight -double-seven, as
YOU choose; I am married, have no chill
| dren; we keep dog and a cat and a
perpetual palm and a Boston fern
and
"All that is unnecessary, sir; we
merely
"And last summer we didn't have a
bit Of luck with our roses; T. tried to
have little garden, too, but the neigh
bors' chickens got away with that; the
house is green with red gables. am
40 years old; my wife is younger and
looks it; we have piano; keep a
cook and upstairs girl; had the front
ho1 loo
| want to-
"Did you want Elmdale, Mo-
naught- four-sevenq'
eyes, gasped Mr.. Miggles.
| NWell, the circuit is busy now. Please
call again.
But Mr.. Miggles wrote letter.
! Anoka, MINI. F. E. e.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
The Light Bothered Him.

Some time ago countryman went
to New York to see the sights, it be-
ing his first visit to the metropolis.
He put up at one Of the best hotels,
which, Of course, was lighted by cleo
tricity. When he returned home his
folks asked him all sorts of questions,
among the rest, if he had slept well,
to which he replied: 81 would have
slept fine but the light bothered me
all night.'
"Why didn't you blow it outs" he
was asked.
"The gol dern pesky thing was in a
bottle, so I COULDN'T IT, was the answer.
Dassell, Mimi, L. G..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

the key under a stone near the steps.
He agreed to do as I had told him. .5ss
'.It was late that night when I
reached home, and went to the stone
under which the key was hidden. but it
was gone. ] hunted around for about
fifteen minutes, but no key was to be
found.
ct then went up to the house where
George had his home, as he did not live
in the same house as did, and raped
at the door. A black head popped out
Of the upstairs window, which | rec
ognized to be George s.
"Where did YOU put that KEY, YOU
black rascal?''I roared.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
SECOND PRIZE.
Made His Competition Felt.
This Story Gets So.

A defeated man likes to pride himself
on what he did accomplish at any rate.
A story in point is told by Judge Wade
Of Iowa. A man who drank too much
of the cup that cheers and also inebri-
Late one night he was being piloted
home by friend. They passed a dis
tillery, the lighted windows Of which
showed that it was in operation. The
friends took occasion to drive home a
lesson.
"Say, BILL he said, "you can It
drink up all the whisky there is in the
country and the sooner you realize it
and quit, the better it will be for
you.'
Bill looked with bleary eye at the
distillery.
"WelI,' he said, ct can keep-hic-
keep 'em workin' nights anyway
Lincoln, Neb. A. G.. r.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
FIRST PRIZE.
This Story Gets SIS.
Wanted-A Drink.

Time-2 am.
"Ma, I want drink.'
Hush, darling; turn over and 20 to
Sleep
~ want a drink
"No, you are restless. Turn over,
dear, and go to Sleep
(After five minutes.) "Ma, I want
q drink
"Lie still, Ethel, and 90 to Sleep"
"But L want drink -
"No, you don't want drink; you
had drink just before you went to
bed. Now, be still and go right to
Sleep
81 do, too, want a drink
nDon,t let me speak to you again
(After five minutes.) "Ma, won 4
you please give me drink?o
eff you say another word I'll get
up and spank you. Now, go to sleep
You are naughty girl
(After two minutes.) "Ma, wher
you get up to spank me will you give
me drink7' Miss Slime Myhr..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
Tommy's ESSAY on Girls.

Girls are very stuckup and dignified
in their manner and behaveyour. They
think more of dress than anything and
like to play with dowls and rags. They
cry if they see a COW in afar distance
and are afraid of guns. They stay at
home all day and 90 to church on Sun
day. They are always sick. They are
also fussy and make fun Of boys hands
and say How DirtyH
They can't play marbles. pity them,
poor things. They make fun of boys
then turn round and love them. I won It
thing. They look out every mite and
say 'oh amt the moon lovely Their
is one thing I have not told. They no
Their lessons bettern boys. M. P.
La Crosse Wis
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
In Too Much Of a. Hurry,

Mr.. Newrich having lately come into
the possession of good-sized fortune,
concluded that one Of the necessaries of
life was a frst-class trotter. He &C.
cordingly called on dealer in that
class Of stock and after describing the
kind of a horse he thought would suit
him succeeded in purchasing an animal
guaranteed to trot mile in 2:10. Much
elated he took his new purchase home
and early the next morning drove down
his dis the bas the horse cnud
was mile in $40. He returned to the
dealer in a. towering rage and said:
Here, this horse you told me could
trot a mile in 2:10 can It 20 a mile bet
ter than 3:10.'
The dealer looked at him a minute
and said: "Well, what of that, are you
in such terrible hurry you can It wait
a minute9' &C. A. T.
Long Prairie, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
Prizes for stories printed on this
page are awarded as indicated

Prizes for stories printed on this
page are awarded as indicated,
For the coming week r h ur-
again offers SIS, first prize; So,
second prize, and So, third prize, for
"the best story you ever heard"
1t Is not required that stories be
original, but new and good stories,
retold In the writer's own words,
will be considered In the competition.
Write only on one side of the paper,
giving name and address with each
story. Specify If you want your
Initials used as signature. Do not
send clippings or enclose stamps, as
manuscripts will not be returned.
Stories should not exceed 800 words,
and should he of humorous nature.
Omit introductions, and be brief.
Checks will be sent to prize winners.
Write name and address plainly on
each story you send.
Address, Best Story Editor, Jour-
nal, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

Of the law overhauled sleepwalker
promenading a principal street clad
only in his nightrobes.
When the officer awakened him and
was hustling him to the station the
sleepwalker exclaimed with indigna-
ton: 'sSurely, you are not going to
lock me up.
"surest thing you know respond
ed the bluecoat.
why, man, IN not responsible for
this; I'm somnambulist. -
"Sure, it makes no difference what
church We belong to- sharply returned
the officer. eye can't parade the
streets of Chicago in your Mighty.
Flandreau, S. D. -G. r.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
One Of Eddy's Jokes,

A story is told of ex-Congressman
Eddy of Minnesota, who was known as
"the homeliest man in congress- Eddy
had, in the opinion Of his opponents,
wobbled" on the silver issue in the
campaign of 1896. A few years later
he was to speak in a small town, and on
arriving he saw in an opposition news
paper a headline to the effect that
'sTwo:Faced Eddy Speaks Here To-
night =.
Eddy had the saving grace Of humor,
and that evening when he stood up be-
fore his audience he said in his low,
sympathetic voice: >..-ss . -. -
"You know, ladies and gentlemen,
that I'm not the man referred to in
this paper. Really, it must be someone
else. For there is not man, woman
or child here who does not know. that
if I had two faces I would wear the
other one'' 4- "A. G.. r.
Lincoln, Neb =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
A Minnesota David Harum.

A man who had purchased fine
looking horse soon discovered that the
animal was blind, and after several
weeks he succeeded in disposing of her,
as the defect did not seem to lessen
her speed nor detract from her gem
eral appearance. The next day the new
owner of the horse appeared.
"Say, you know that mare you sold
METZ he began, "she's stone blind.''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
Power of the Press,

The value Of newspaper publicity is
both indicated and impugned in the
following story:
The man who approached the edit
or's desk was visibly excited. "It' s.
all thru your wretched newspaper9'
he spluttered.
"What's the matter nowq' asked
the editor, without looking up from
bis leader on 1The Chinese Boycott"
for he was used to excited gentlemen.
"Why, you stated the day before
yesterday that thief had entered my
room, broken open my desk and stolen
q sum Of money, but that, fortunately,
he overlooked the gold watch which
usually :, lies in the lower small
drawer.'
"Well, said the editor, "weren It the
facts stated correctly?'
"Correctly?' the excited gentleman
replied derisively. eyes; that's Just
the trouble. The man came again last
night and took my watch, and ed
never have known where it was if
you hadn't told him. A., Nelson.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
Sunday, August IS, 1906.

II know. it," replied her past own
or, with an easy air.
about It, said the purchaser, his IS face @e
red with anger.
s. Well, you see, & replied the other,
that fellow who sold her to me didn It
tell me about it, and just concluded
that he didn't want it known
80 - M K
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

80 Oh, massa, I found better place
for it, answered George.
Freer, MINI. 20. Z.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
THIRD PRIZE.
This Story Gets So.
Over the Phone.

Over the Phone.
Mr.. Miggles was trying to call up a
friend who lived in a suburban town.
Mr.. Miggles looked up the number, then
got central.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
"Unavoidable Circumstances.

General Nelson A. Miles, during his
active service in the west, one day re-
ceived telegram from subordinate
who was injured in a railroad accident
while on furlough. The dispatch read:
"Sorry, but cannot report today as
expected, owing to unavoidable circum-
stances.'
The tone Of the message did not
please tho general and he wired back:
"Report at once, or give reasons.'
pital:
"Train off-can't ride; legs Off
can It walk. Will not report unless you
insist'' FLORENCE A. Baker.
Garden City, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
Religion No Excuse.

A certain theatrical manager of Chi
cago tells of an Irish policeman in that
city possessing Dogberry-like traits. On
one occasion at midnight the custodian
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26

One Of Senator Clapp's.
According to Senator Clapp of Min.
lesota, the old man was sitting on the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
The Next Size,

The Next Size.
An Irishman entered a hatshop the
other day and asked to be shown some
hats. The shopman asked him what
size he took.
size might you takea
shopman-Oh, I take six seven
eighths.'
WThen,' replied the Irishman, 'try
me nine, ten, elevents." Il. M
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-26
A Stickler for Accuracy.

A Stickler for Accuracy.
A member of the Nebraska legisla-
ture was making a speech on some mo-
mentous question, and, in concluding,
said:
"In the words of Daniel Webster,
who wrote the dictionary, Give me lib:
erty or give me death!'"
One Of his colleagues pulled at his
coat and whispered: "Daniel Webster
did not write the dictionary, it was
Noah.'
"Noah nothing!' replied the speak.
er. "Noah built the ark. -
M. Marie Humphrey.
Arkansaw, Wis.