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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
All Went fo .IaiI

Jeffersonville, Ind, March Pat
rick Donovan, Leo Taylor and John
Leuthold, charged with smoking Gig
arettes, have each been fined in the
police court. Donovan and Taylor
were each assessed $25 and costs,
which means that they will have to
serve 35 days. Leuthold was fined 81
and costs. ALL went to Jail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Wanted to Hear Mark Twain.

New York, March 5.-Hundreds of
persons struggled in vain Sunday IL
efforts to enter the Majestic theater to
hear S. L. Clements mark Twain). So
great was the crowd that had gath
cred to hear the veteran humorist that
for time it was beyond the control of
police reserves from two precincts.
In the jam, clothes were torn and
several persons were slightly injured
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Appointed Ambassador to Enuland.

New York, March IA cable dis.
patch to the Herald from Rome says
that Senator Thomas Tittoni, former
Italian minister of foreign affairs, has
been suddenly appointed ambassador
to Great Britain in place of Senator
Alberto Pansax, who will now be plac-
ed at the disposal of the ministry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Lawyers Would Elect judges.

New York, March IA movement
is to be launched next week among the
lawyers of the city to take the nomi-
nation of judges out of politics and to
put forward for judicial offices next
year men selected and indorsed by the
legal fraternity without regard to the
wishes of any political organization.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Pastors Elect DELEGATES.

Chattanooga, March 5.-The pastors
association of this city at it's meeting
Monday morning elected three frater-
nal delegates to the Central Labor
union In accordance with a request
from that body The clergymen chosen
are Rev. !. N Boswell, Christian; Rev.
E. B. Waller, Baptist, and Rev. c. w.
Kelley, Methodist.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Younu Man Suicides.

Cleveland, O., March Fired Hah-
ner, aged % years, of Collinwood, call
ed an ambulance and then walked into
livery stable on Seymour avenue and
shot himself. He fell dead at the
feet Of the hostler whom a few min
utes before he had invited to his fu.
neral.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Fire Shows Heavv [ ozS

Charlotte, N. c., March Fire at
Davidson, N. c., early Tuesday morn
ing destroyed H. NJ. Sloan's store, the
postoffice, DR.. E. O. Houston's resi-
dence, barber shop and a dwelling
known as the Brady house. The loss
is estimated at $4,000, with insurance
light.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Cut Down the POLES.

Pine Bluff, Ark, March 7.-On the
order of the Mayor of this city all the
electric light poles have been cut down
and the city is now in total darkness.
The mayors action was the result of
a dispute with the electric light COM
pany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Mnterestina. but Untrue"

London, March Undressing but
untrue" is the British foreign office
comment on a story published in Par
is to the effect that a former politi-
cal alliance between Great Britain
and Spain will probably follow King
Alfonso's marriage to Princess Ena.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Broke IaiL with 4 Slat

Memphis, Tenn, March Harry
Nelson, who is wanted in New Or
leans for murder and whose original
home is in Wheeling, w. Va, escaped
from the police station, using a wood
en- slat from his bunk to pry the bars
from his wooden cell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Ministry Tenders RESIGNATION.

Belgrade, Servia, March THE Slo-
ganovich ministry has rendered it's res
ignation to the king, giving as it's rea-
son that the ministers cannot accept
Austria's proposals for the conclusion
Of a political-commercial agreement
with Servia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Mas Frozen Stiff.

Evansville, Ind, March IA hobo
was found on the top of the last car
of the Evansville and Princeton Trac-
ton company. The tramp was frozen
stiff and seemed dead, and it took an
hour to thaw him out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
After a Quarrel.

Bloomington, Ind, March George
Grubb and his sweetheart quarreled
because he did not return with a mar
riage license. He left her and went
to the barn and hanged himself. He
was cut down but will likely die.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08

Haven't Henpeck and his wife set
tied their differences about their visit
ing cards?"
"Oh, yes; they've compromised on
Mr.. and Mrs. Marie Henpeck. phil
adelphia Press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Squadron Expected at constantinopIe

Constantinople, March THE
American squadron, commanded by
Admiral Sigsbee, is expected to arrive
at Beirut, Syria, Thursday, and will
stay there three days, after which the
warships will go to Alexandria, Egypt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Pat Grove Broke.

Omaha, March Pat Grove has
placed mortgage on all the fixtures
in his new South Omaha pOolroom, and
it is supposed that all the money he
got from Cudahy has been spent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1906-03-08
Miss Authony Reported Improved.

Rochester, N Y, March Miss Su
san B. Anthony, who Is i'll of pneu-
monia, was reported as improved this
morning
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15
Muskooee OIL and Refining Co.

Among the now enterprises that
have come to Ardmorc recently g.
,h' Muskogcc OIL and Refining CO..
which has located a sub.stotlon in
Ardmorc. with A. G.. Shiors In charge.
II Is announced that ON tomorrow ma
company will commence to erect tho
storage tanks aud warehouses and
will be In position shortly to oil all
orders The company makes all Of
Its own oils and gasoline from the
indian Territory crude oil output. IL
ias It's own tank cars and its refinery
II Muskogec has a capacity OF 1000
barrels a day. The company Is indo.
pendent Of the Standard oil Co. and
he new industry will BE- welcomed TO
he cit".
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15
Miss Brooks.

Following are some Of the press
comments made upon Miss Brooks
singing and acting In the support OF
different stars:
The Minneapolis Times speaks OF
her work In supporting Blanche Walsh
IN salambo: Miss Ina Brooks
appeared In the role Of iIilda, a cap
tive Driton. sustained her part vita
considerable dolIcacy and her slum
Der song 70 Salambo was given with
exquisite taste In a voice OF agree
able sweetness"
Miss Brooks appeared with Freie-
rick warde and Kathryn Kidder in
their later production Of same play
the music incidental TO the part OF
IIildo having been written to suit her
voice. In commenting upon tho
same part which she played with
warde and Kidder the Louisville @
Courler.Journal said: Miss Ina
Brooks made the most Of the slave
girl. linda. and sang a lullaby with a
volco OF striking sweetness.'
The Nashville American says:
Miss Ina Brooks makes beautiful
Hilda. and her work is smooth and
graceful. Her song In the second act
is happy feature"
when Miss Brooks appeared with
Louis James and Kathryn Kiddor in
"a Midsummer Nights Dream" as
Titania. the Detroit Evening News
said OF her performance: Miss lima
Brooks was beautiful az the Fairy
Queen looking. singing aud acting
the part with consumate grace"
The Memphis Commercial Appeal
says: Miss Ina Brooks was a
charming Titania, showing her emo.
tional and intellectual gifts with
force, power and delicacy,"'
The Charleston News says: Miss
Ina Brooks is an extremely lovely
Titania who sings woll nigh as sweet
iy as she looks
The Dallas News says: "MisH
Brooks IS talented, 1.-The, graceful and
cndoed with an unusually good
voice, both for speaking and singing
She gave charming embodiment OF
the role of 'ritania. investing the char
aoter with miuglIng OF sweetness
and gong most gratifying and enjoy
able. and which won for her unqulali
fed applause and admiration"
The Dallas Times. Herald says.
Miss Ina Brooks Is Texas girl
sho once made Dallas her home. Wor
much admiration for her artistic in
torprotatlon OF the role OF Titania
Her singing was excellent, her voice
IS unusually sweet and modulated
and she IS a good actress"
when she was with Mr lie Moynr
IN THE First Duchess OF Marlbor
ourh," Of the Butte, Mont, panrrs
sold she made a charming Lady Tire
aaElupa and sang as swee,,y as ;
bird
The Den"ei Republican sTvs Of n,
same part that Miss Ina Brooks CAV
= good scene In Aot and later saa-
. pretty solo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

' PERSONAL. NOTES. =
. . 49, @%%4 80 .


Mics Marian skaggs is visiting In
Gainesville
Alex Folsom has gone to Purcell
on business.
Claud Washington was in The city
yesterday from Marietta.
Mrs. John w scanon Of Marietta
is the gucst OF relatives IN the city.
Mrs. A. y. Mathews went TO Pauls
Valley yesterday 10 spend Sunday
with friends.
J. T. Alexander made a business
trip to Oklahoma City yesterday M
/ tornoon.
/ Il s. Hayden returned from n busl-
ncse trip 10 points north Of here yes.
terday afternoon.
John Caudlc went 90 Oklahoma City
yes, rday afternoon TO spend few
days with friends.
Mrs. George Roberts IS al homo
for a three months visit with rc'l
lives al Fulton, Ky.
Mrs Elmer wright went 10 Anl
yesterday to spend some time with
friends and relatives.
Rev /. W. Freddy Of WIucholl,
Texas. Is in the city visiting his son.
j. G. Freddy, and family.
Dr. J. W. Shacklciord has been call.
ed to Tennessee on account OF the
serious illness Of his mother.
Mrs Leon Kahn and little son Ma.
Gel Of Ron are IN ne 'l;y the guests
OF Mrs. Joe weiss and Mrs. Nay GJlo.
man
Mrs. G. y. Jones OF Mount Rose.
Colo. 10 In the city the guest Of her
mother Mrs. J. W Weeks, and other
relatives.
Deputy Cottlo Of the offico force OF
the marshars onlcc, leaves for Mus
bogeo today to appear as witness
before the grand jury
Mrs Sallie Zooli OF Milan. Kan. IS
In the city visiting her daughter. Mrs
l. H. Mason. She was accompanied
by her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Zook
Joe $. Berkshire will depart tomor
row for Dallas where he will attend q
rlootIus Of special agents OF the
/ Southwestern Fire insurance AFso
citation.
Col. \. V. Doak has purchased A
D. Chase property on West MAR
street, consideration $4,000. Colone
Doak viii begin at once the constuc
3 ton Of a two.story brick on this prop
erty.
! Misses Julia and nellie Blake anc
Mossrs. Jodic Adams and Hal Buch
I anan. left this morning to spend Eas
, ter Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. BC
! Blake at their country residence neal
p ! Marietta.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

U. s. Marhal q. \. Porter OF tho
Southern district OF Indian Territory
Is an Ardmore visitor In the city
where he win remain over Easter
Sunday. Mr.. Porter Is on his way
homo from Fort Lcavenworth whence
he had taken n number OF prisoners.
Jack Riley, formerly Of the Union
Agency. but now one OF Marshal Por-
ter's Office deputies. Is also In the
city.-- -Muskogee Times Democrat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

lee Cruce. president OF the Cham.
Der OF Commerce. Col. Sidney Suggs
OF the Ardmoreite, Captain Whiting.
ton. local capitalist and j. W.
Kemp left yesterday afternoon over
the Frisco TO attend the convention
OF the Southwestern business men
which will be held at 81. Louis Tues.
day aud Wednesday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

Contractor Marston has completed
fine cement walks In front Of J. T..
orr, Sidney Suggs and several other
persons property on Caddo street
Tho new walks greatly add 10 the ap.
poarance Of the street When II
comes TO laying walks Mr Marston's
work cannot be excelled.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15
Real Estate BaraaIns.

W. H. Bingham. the live real estate
man. has some big bargains In land
offered in this paper. lie has also
some land to offer IN the wheeler
oil field. Here they are;
l20 acres. all in cultivation. i'm
mediate possession. $40 per acre.
800 acres oil and agricultural lease
lGO acres in cultivation.
2i6- acres life estate. sections ..
and II. T s, Il w, $4,000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15
Confederate benefit.

Tho definite date for the benefit Of
tho Confederate Home IS set Tor ~.
day night. April 20. Miss Brooks, IN.
der whose direction this berafit Is TO
be given. will be assisted By loccl
talent. including Mrs Guillot. Miss
Fay Burultt, Miss Ruby Pulliam. Mrs.
c. NJ. Campbell. Isabelle Dean. Messrs.
+. G. wolyerton, Roy G. Bradford,
Hoover, c. d. Carter and others.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15
Miss Brooks viii sina.

Among the musical features ~ the
Easter services at the Episcopal
church today will be the singing OF
Miss Ina Brooks, a talented vocalist
Of New York, who Will sing special
solos for the occasion. Miss BROOKS
was on the stage for several years
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

The blacksmiths of the city met
last night and organized Tor the pur.
pose Of mutual protection. William
Deyony was elected president OF the
organization. Al Rice secretary and
D u. Allen treasurer. The associa-
tIon will meet regularly and much
GOOD to the fraternity Is expected TO
reault.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

For the convenience OF the people
who want 70 preserve the beauty of
their pretty Easter gown In n pho,o
graph | will open my studio Sunday
afternoon. over Ardmore National
bank. 3. ). COLE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

|. Bogcr, who has been taking treat.
ment for rheumatism at Hot Springs,
has returned home much benefited IN
health. lie has been at the iewelry
bench for 90 years and says he Is
going out OF business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

For tho convenience OF the people
who want TO preserve the beauty Of
their pretty Easter gown in a photo
graph | will open my studio Sunday
afternoon. over Ardmore National
bank. S. S. COLE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

Local Agent II, n. sangster OF the
Rock Island has returned from Edo
rado, Ark. whore he was called sew.
cral days AGO by the Illness. Of his
wife, who was on n visit 10 her par.
cntg, He states that Mrs. Sangster,
who ls IN the innrinnry at Little
Rock, Is row doing nicely.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15
Camp Sam Davis.

Camp Sam Davis is hereby called
to meet In important business ses-
sion a. tho city hall Sunday after
noon at 2 O'Clock.
ERRET DUNLAP, Com.
HAROLD WALLACE, Adjt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15
Committed Suie de.

Ardmore. l. T..--Tha; Lis green a.
that few against tho3s good screen
doors at
9u T. X KEAREEY's
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

The Vlnlta Chicftaln says thai the
p-717TT-',e Of tht Northern district are all
pleased Of the reappointment OF Mar.
shal Darrough.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

O. q. Warren reports that a heavy
hail storm visited Cornish, Hoaldton
and Glenn the latter part Of the
week. Some damage was done 20
fruit and growing crops.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

l. Roger has returned from an alb
sence Of 80 lays. He is at his place
cf business and Is Offering jswelry
cheaper than ever before offered In
Ardmoro. He Is closing out his
business lJ2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

Miss mildred r. Foster hRs pur'
chased desirable lot from The0.
Hoffman near the Catholic church.
Miss Foster will build a studio on
tits property for her music classes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15
The Salvation Army.

stnn Captain and Mrs. Gale OF OK.
lahoma CITY will conduct special
meetings IN the city hall this morn
ing. April 10, AT II a. m. and tonight
AZ : p. m Everyone Is inylted 10
attend.
CAPTAIN and MRS. FRANKLIN
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

81. Philips Easter sale next Satur.
day at Mrs. Hosea Townsend's rooms,
Wilmington Hotel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

Mrs. Maud King has departed for
New Mexico where she was called To
her grand-fathor's bedside. who is re-
ported quite III.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

J, p. Iooney. the enterprislns cad.
40 ard harness man. has presented
Col sidney suggs a fine laprobe OF
Masonic design. Mr.. suggs values
me present very highly
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

stop TODAY Gt Ion Frames fountain
ami enloy one OF his cold. refreshinr
drinks. l5-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15
Protect Your Homes.

By buying some Of thlss IRE screei
doors dt
st +. K AEhRNErs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

We mako your house ny proof
Phone 7ii. 1916
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15
STRAWBERRIES

Fresh shipment daily at r. u.
PUGH's. 2e.1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

For baggage wagon. phonO isl. AL
hours islm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-04-15

oaiiy ArdnorsIte 50 eta, psr moap
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
SHOOTING AT FEAST
HUGH MeGEEVER AND ,. ID. EVANS
 RECEIVE WOUNDS.
Accounts Differ aa to tbe Trouble at [ .Bobbie'' Burns Celebration at Johns in Jefferson
 County.

Birmingham, Jan. 26.-(Special.)- Hugh McGeever, memeber of the Jeff lferson County Board of Revenue. was brought to his home here this morning with a bullet wound in his left leg, flesh wound. and ]. B, Evans. boss of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road Company's coke ovens, was carried to the company hospital at Reeders' near Ressemer. suffering with bullet wound in his abdomen, the result of an
 attack by an assassin at Johns. min
 q camp in the Blue Creek region. II eighteen miles south of the city in the llower part of the county.
 \ McGeever. Evans and several other | men were at the house. of I. H. Cor |ldon holding a "Bobbie Burns" celebra- |ltion last night. The celebration came lto a close shortly before 10 o'clock. It |IIs given out that as the men were leav- Hing the place some one opened fire on |lthe little crowd. Evans was struck by |Ithe first bullet fired and McGeever was Istruck by the last. An operation was |Inerformed on Evans and the doctors lstated that there was hope of his re- Towering.
 It is stated that while the celebration l was going on a white man who IS well known entered the place, had some
 words with Evans and fired. Another
 story which comes from Blue Creek
 Is that the men were having a good
 fime at the celebration and that some
 nne in the crowd may have done the
 shooting The affair is being talked
 about considerably.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
AUTOIsTs AT DAYToNA.
High Winds Leave Little Room on tn
 Beach for Cars.


 Beach for Cars.
 Daytona, Fla, Jan. 25.--In cheerless weather, with a high tide that left lit- tie room on the beach for the cars and a heavy north wind blowing. two races only were run off in the automobile tournament today. Few persons were out for the contests and the officials had a hard time to find suitable shelter for the timing stand.
 In the morning a cable dispatch was received by the representative of the company whose cars Hemery refused to drive, even under the alternative of suspension. giving him permission to appoint another driver. It was given out that Guy Vaughan would be at the wheel Of the 200-horse power car which made such fast unofficial time yester- day. but the weather conditions made the races in which it was entered im possible.
 The ffteen-mile price handicap for American touri5g cars was won by a steamer in l3:42 2-5 actual time. The second in this race was gasoline car, 17:11 2-5.
 The ten-mile Corinthian champion ship for amateur drivers was won by s. B. Stevens in a foreign gasoline car. Time. 9:2s. J. :! Breeze was second Time, 9:4T 3-5. J. R. Harding was un- able to finish in the Corinthian owing to a cracked cylinder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-27
ovaTI 0F MRS. WALLACE.
Expires at Her Home In OPslika Ai'er
 An Illness of Several Weeks

ExUlreH at Her HgIne In Opehka Aitei An Illness of Several Week"' Opeiika, Jan. 26.-tspec'ai.--,s1Ll ,1II ',, ., cIauds Wallace, who has been contIned to her bed for several weeks, died al her home in this city Wednesday morn . inc and was buried Thursday In the cemetery Rev. w. A. Taliaferro, pas for of the Baptist Church eonduceeu the funeral exercises. =. The Ladies Memorial Association at meeting held at the home or Mfs. M B. Whitfield, on Avenue A. unanimous ly chose Hon. R.. B. Barnes or tls citv to deliver the memorial address Anril 2S, and Hon. John Temple Graves of Atlanta. Ga, was elected as alter- nate. The annual election of officers was held, and the following 'ot1icers chosen for another year: Mrs. M. H. Whitfield, President; Mrs, W. w. Mll- Hams. Vice President: Mrs. T. |" Ken co nedy, treasurer. and Mrs J. w. Wil- Hams, Secretary. Order of odd Fellows, has elected and installed the following officers for the nresent semi-annual term; E. F. Jack son. Noble Grand: w, T. Wear. vice Grand; w. J. Padgett, Treasurer, ana E. A. Burke. Secretary.
 Rev. z. D. Roley, who has been se- riously i'll at his home on South Eight street for several weeks, died Thurs day afternoon. The. funeral exercises will occur tomorrow. Dr. Roley is survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs Fl. T. Woodyard, of La Grange, Ga, Mrs, Joe L. Renfro of this place, one son. Mir John Roiey, of Tuscaloosa, one brother, Wilson Roley, of Tennessee, and one sister. Mrs. Frazer, of Cincin- nati. Ohio.
 pr. T. k. Crossley of thls city sent pair of his Bun Orpington chickens to the poultry show at Dallas. Texas, and won three prizes. This same pair of chickens won all the prizes at the state Poultry Show held at Montgomery in December last
 Miss Annie Mae Barnes, entertained d number of young people at the ele- gant home or her parents, Mir. and Mrs w w. Barnes. on South Eight street, Wednesday evening, Jan. 9, In honor of Miss Maude Brown, and her visitors. Misses Mary Ellen Graham and Nonic McWiIliams, of Prattville, Ala. De- lightful refreshments were served. Bid domino was the game Of the evening, and the highest scores were made by Miss Estelle smith and Mir. Steve IIOl- lingsworth.
 The rains Of the last scvernl days. have made the streets and sidewalks of the city nearly impossible, and podcs- trians are eagerly wishing for days of sunshine.
 w NJ Bass. Tax Collector of Lee county says out of about nine hum dred voters who are subject to poll tax, six hundred and fifty-four have paid. and have their receipts, and he thinks many more will pay before the first of February.