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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
OPENING OF CHURCH
NEW METHODIST STRUCTURE AT
 TROY TO BE DEDICATED.
Rev. J. \. Rice, of Montgomery, VIII Preach sunday in the HaDdsOmc Edlficc at TrOy.-ElabOrate
 Program Arranged.

Troy. March Special. )-The for maj opening of the new Methodist Church will take pace Sunday morn- ing at II o'clock. and other churches in the city will be closed in order that all denominations may take partin the services and show their appreciation of the great work accomplished by the Methodists.
 The church is a beautiful type of modern architecture. built of brick and stone It stands opposite the post office building on North Three Notch street. and is an ornament to the city and an honor to the denomination which It represents. Within. the plan is one of beauty and convenience. with every equipment for the comfort of church -goers.
 The Sunday School apartment. con sisting of an auditorium and twelve class rooms. is separate from the main auditorium, which occupies the front and central portion of the building. Four grand arches are on either side with a large circle overhead studded with electric lights Under one arch the pipe organ and pulpit have a place and under the two arches on the front sides of the church. beautiful stained glass windows are placed to the mem- ory of Dr. P. II. Brown and Mrs. W. s, Wade, wife of the Rev Mir. Wade, who died short time ago A number of other beautiful memorial windows adorn the building, the furnishing of which is handsome and tasteful
 She seating capacity Is very large, and no doubt will be taxed to the ut most Sunday to hear the sermon by Rev. J. .A. Rice Of Montgomery. Rev J. M. Dannelly, pasror of the church. and Rev. C. L. McCPrtha and others will assist. An elaborate program of music has been prepared for the ocea- sion under the direction of Miss Lou tie Wilkerson, the organist. In the af- ternoon religious services vii be con- ducted by Rev. 5. A. Pi!ley with an address by Prof. E. M. Wright, and in the evening Rev W. D. Hubbard. pas tor of the First Baptist Church. will preach and be assisted by Rev. c. W. Gavin, Presiding Elder of this Dis trict.
 At meeting of the Benevolent Pro- teCtive Order of Elks last night the fol- lowing officers were elected: O. c. Wiley, exalted ruler; ". B. Folmar, esteemed leading knight; G. J. Hub bard, secretary; L. Nj Bashinsky, treas urer; J. c. Henderson. trustee; w H. Wiley. tiler.
 Mrs $. H. Elan entertained the Dom- ino and Young Matrons Clubs yester- day afternoon In honor of Mrs. J. C. Sawtelle. of Montezuma. Ga.
 This evening at her art studio at the college, Miss Willette McMillan en- tertained a number of friends in honor of Miss Fife May Woods of Savannah, Ga
 Miss Kate Barr's birthday was cele- hrated this evening by her sister, Mrs. II. Blan, who gave party in honor of tho day.
 Yesterday afternon. in the ofice of r l.. Borum. brothor-in- n-law to the bride Miss Julia Lawrence was united iG marriage to Lester Edwards. Pro- bate Clerk 0. C. Walker oficiated Af-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
DEATH AT GREENVILLE.
William Traweek ExIpres After Long
 Illness.

CreenvilIe March 23-(SpeciaL)- The death of William Traweek oc- cured yesterday morning at o'clock He was the second son of MT. and Mrs, Ira Y. Traweek and would have been twenty years of age on April l9. tn- til January of last year he had been q picture of health, with bright eyes, ruddy cheeks and a magnificent phy- sioue, A severe case of pneumonia left him with impaired constitution and he grew gradually weaker He was moral and upright. and his un- timely death Is a crushing blow to his family
 The funeral took place at the resi- dence this morning at l0;3O o'clock Rev. J. P. Hamilton officiating.
 Mrs. Lon Smythe continues very III and those nearest her fear her earthly days will soon have passed. She has been great sufferer for almost a year
 The silver tea to have been given by the Eliza T. Porter Chapter. |, D. C. this evening has been post poned until next Tuesday evening, the following program will be render ed: Piano duett. Dixie" Misses Myr- tie Huff and Carrie Womack; song, "Mama's Boy" Donna Lee; plano solo, "Old Oaken Bucket" Miss Huff; vocal selections. Prof. Hodges; piano solo. Meditation" Miss Womack; fluc SC lection. Mrs. R. A. Lee; song, When the Bees Arc in the Hive. Miss Allie May Boutwell,; piano selection, Arthur Ezekiel This with other attractive features will make the occasion of much pleasure to all who attend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
DEATH O FmAx MORROW.
He Was n Popular Young Man of Tus-
 CalOOsn.

CHAOOSn.
 Tuscaloosa, March 25.-(Special.)-- Max Morrow of this city, who suffered a stroke of apoplexy last Tuesday morning, died at the home of his grand father, Judge B. H. Williams yester- day afternoon. Mir. Morrow had just received the apointment by competi- tive examination as mail carrier on Rural Free Delivery Route No. 1. and was on his tour when he was stricken Tuesday It was thought that he was recovering from this stroke. as he had Iregained consciousness, put he was still partially paralyzed. Mir. Morrow was popular young man who had spent his life in this community. His pa rents died when he was quite young and he was reared by his grandfather, Judge Williams. He leaves wife and three little girls. a sister and grand father.
 Mrs A R. Clements died at her home in West End yesterday afternoon at half past five o'clock. Mrs. Clements was comparatively young woman. and 1t was not thought that she was danger ously ill She was suffering from a slight attack of pneumonia. when the disease seemed to take sudden turn for the worse yesterday Mrs. Clements was Miss Willingham of this county. and was married A few years ago to MT Clements. She leaves husband and one little son, Luther.
 The Tuscaloosa Ice and Light Com pany is installing a thrty-five ton ice machine in addition to its present equipment. It now operates twenty one machines. The new machine will be in running order in thirty days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
Endorses John B. Ward for Commits
 AIOner of Agriculture.


 Abbeville. March 23.-(Special)- The County Executive Committee met recently and appointed managers Tor the Congressional primary in April and for the State primary in August. A full meeting was in attendance. The following resolution was adopted:
 Whereas, This. the Executive Com mittee of the Democratic Party or Henry County, Ala. recognizing the Hon. John B. Ward d man peculiarly fitted and well qualified to fill the office of Commissioner of Agriculture and In dustries, an office to which he now aspires, do most heartily endorse him for that position. He is the only can didate for said office from this Con gressional District or Judicial Circuit, and we recommend him to the favor able consideration of all the voters of this State.
 MT. Ward is a practical and success ful farmer. keeps well up with the in terests and needs of the farming class of the people of his state and would, If elected, strive hard for the develop ment and progress of that important industry in Alabama. He IS man or high character and of most wonderful energy, intelligent and pleasant, and we think would make the state good officer in that position. We commend him to all our people
 Cotton is selling for eleven cents upon the streets Quite number of bales are being held by the merchants and farmers and all are glad 10 see the advance in prices:
 The heavy rains and the severe spell of cold weather are putting the farmers behind with their work. 4 great many planted corn last week and me lhdlca- lions are that the heavy packing rains followed by severe cold spell will produce a poor stand and some fields may have to be planted over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24

First Baptist Church here this after roor at o'clock He was about 50 years old and was the only surviving son of the late Dr. John B. Henry of Glennville. He was widely known, and was highly esteemed His wife and several children. all of whom are grown, survive him. Mir. Henry was a brother of Mrs. A. H. Vann of Girard, and Mrs. E. D. Corker and Mrs. E. c. Persons of this city, and he leaves numerous other relatives in this and other sections of the State. Rev M. B. Wharton of this city conducted the fu- neral exercises and a large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place in Fairview Cemetery here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
Rat Ball Into Three States.

FhIIAueIpDIa DeuBer,
 Probably no other part of the United there a baseball diamond from which it Is possible to bat a ball into any one of three states Such condition ac- tually. exists at the grounds which have there.
 \The diamond is laid out on a lot which is known as the state line corn CT" If a batsman makes a hit over third base the ball will be sent into West Virginia. Should foul tip result the catcher would have to chase the ball in Pennsylvania If a st-ai drive or bunt is made the ball will bowl into the state of Ohio.
 Taking advantage of this freak of nature, the Klondike club Is going to advertise the fact that its club will nlay ball in three states simultaneous lV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
PRICE OF HOG INCREASES.
J. (. Williams Threatens To Further
 RnlAe NnIue of ah Shonf.

Florence. March 23.-(SpeciaL)- Seventy eight dollars is the price J . c. Williams. of Centre Star, will have to pay for a hog and a dead hog at that.
 The alleged love of the Southern farmer for litigation has been strik- ingly ,exemplified in the case of Mir. Williams who. from s. the price at which he, could have settled original ly, has now to pay SIS. and not satis- fled at that will probably take his case to the supreme court of the State
 One hot day last summer hog be- longing to Mrs Lora Ellis was com hitting depredations in the corn field of Williams when he set his dogs upon 1t and ran it out. The hog died as a result and Mrs. Ellis demanded $5. II was first tried in the magistrates court and $7 and costs was added io the price of the hog. The circuit court brought 1t up to SIS.
 The litigants are near relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
PensacoIa Tlmher Market.

The local timber market continues to show an upward tendency. and as the supply Is unequal to the demand 1t is probable that it will continue to rise. Today timber sold freely at 2e 3-4 an6 30 cents, and in one or tive instances a fraction above was secured. This was for averages of between thirty and forty feet. Aver ages of twenty feet. which a year ago sold at ten and eleven cents, were eagerly taken at twenty-four cents per foot. Only about two thousand piyees have been received this week. and this was Immediately purchased and there is now not stick of timber on the market
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
Mnrr Tin,c G:rnn-ch.

The hearing on the Cleburne county court house controversy was had yes terday before Judge John Pelham, there being a large namDer of resi- dents of that county present. The at torneys for the respondents introduced set of demurrcrs. which were over ruled. An answer to these was filed by the Edwardsville contention, which, however, was not accepted. Attorneys requested that another set of answers be prepared and asked for time in which to prepare them. which was granted by the court The attorneys were unable to agree upon tho date of the next hearing but will confer and decide later. The trend or the days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
WILD ANIMAL SCARE.
Lnuderdnle County Presents Some
 PHnthcFE for Attention.

NOuMNE HECHCBuN some
 PHnthcFE for Attention.
 Florence, March 23.-(Special.)-- Much excitement exists in the hills four miles above South Florence over the appearance of two wild animals, of a species which none who has seen them can determine. The animals are said 10 he as large as 1eopards and of a grayish color.
 Negroes of the vicinity have long learned that there are wild animals in Pond Creep swamp, but this is their first appearance so near civilization. Some white boys who were out hunting Wednesday evening came upon some foot prints larger than those made by the largest dog and tried to make their dogs follow the trail. but they refused to do SO
 Inhabitants in South Florence have heard the animals and believe them 10 be partners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
RAILROAD RUMoRs DENIED.
NOrtheasterD WfII Not Be Bought By
 the Southern.


 New Orleans. March 2S.--The pres ence of President Spencer of the South ern Railway and number of other prominent Southern Railway officials revived the rumors of the purchase of the Northeastern Railroad by the Southern to gain an entrance into New Orleans, but President Spencer and President c, c. Harvey of the North eastern both deny the reported deal. Mfr. Harvey today gave out the follow ing statement:
 T positively deny the sale of the Northeastern, Alabama and Vicksburg roads. or that the sale is even under consideration.
 The Southern and the Frisco are the owners of the new five million dol lar terminals being constructed here, to include a union depot on Canal street and the Southern will come in over the Northeastern tracks from Me- ridian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
 nenAh n1L A. ucnrr-

Eufaula. March 2s.-(SpeciaL)-John Abb Henry, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of the county who re- sided two miles south of the city lim- It's, died at his home last night about midnight and was buried from the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
Clayton At Union sprinw..

Union Springs March 23.-(SpeciaI.) Hon. H. D. Clayton. tho Congress man from this district, spent yester- day in the city. He was looking after his political fences. He and his friends are confident that he will be an easy winner. However, his oppon
 ent. Harry L. Martin, is not letting any grass grow under his feet. and ia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24

Her-'I suppose Mrs. Wedagain has ceased 10 mourn the loss of her first husband, Hlm-'Yes, 1 suppose SO. but understan her second husband hasn't ''' Daily News
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24

out on the musings constantly, mak- ing speeches all over the district. Mir. Clayton left last night for his home in Eufaula
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24

ter the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Ed wards left on the Central of Georgia Railway for the groom's home near Eufaula, in Georgia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-24
HENRY COMMITTEE.

meeting was to sustain the petition of the Edwardsville faction
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-07-11
SHUT UP BY FREMoNTER.
one Of the Incidents Of Campaign
That Was Full Of Elk
element.

1t was in the midst of the Fremont
campaign, and the old story that tn
Pathfinder had killed lot of cows "a
keep his explorers from starving waa
turned against the wOuld-be president
says Judges Magazine Of Fun. Fair
field was the speaker at Fawls'a
Grove, near MOscOS. southern Micht-
gan. Midway In his address the
speaker had pictured the raising Of
the stars and stripes on Fremont
park, when an OLD Democrat thought
to check the spell Of eloQuence and
yelled out:
@What about them cows?"
No attention was paid to IT, ana
again the farmer cried out:
saTell us about them cows! Tell ID
about them cowsi We want them
cOwsI"
Fairfield turned half-face 20 the m
truder and said:
"Has any farmer present got . new
mich COW? II 30. for heavens sake,
drive her up and let that critter3suck."
The applause lasted many minutes.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-07-11
DATE. AND. RICE EXPERTS.
Arablans and Burmese Who Can Dis
tinguish Between Many Kinds
with Ease.

there's date experts in the 81
hara," said the sailor; men that can
distinguish the 81 varieties Of the
date as easy and accurate as you OF
me could distinguish the various vege'
tables.
GAS I steered my desert ship from
Biskra TO Touggourt last winter,
learned a lot about dates. I'd thought
the same as you, that there was only
one kind. l found, by crinus, that
there was 70 kinds. And the Arab
expert, the date merchant, he could
tell them 70 kinds apart with ease.
"AlI the worlds dates comes from
the Sahara. They grow in the oasis
The date palms need just little wa
ter, along with the hottest kind of
hot sun-a desert sun. The varieties
Of the date is amaxin'. know myself
nine varieties.
"It's the same with rice in Burmah'
The best rice comes from Burmah'
and there's 1O2 kinds Of 1t. which
the Burmese rice grower has NO diff
ficulty in differentiatin'."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-07-11
PAID FOR OLD THEFT.
Linen Stolen Twenty-Three Years
Ago Gets Upon woman's
Conscience.

A remarkable case of the goading
Of a guilty conscience Is that OF a
woman now living on the Pacific coast.
but who 20 years ago was a resident
of this locality, doing her trading in
the village Of Warsaw. says a Warsaw
IN. W correspondent Of the Buffalo
Times.
On the occasion of one of Thomas
8. Glover's dry goods sales days, which
at that time were quite an event to
the bargain hunters. woman, whose
name for obvious reasons is withheld,
was in the store, which was crowded
During the rush roll of table linen
was pushed from the counter to the
floor 1t fell just in front Of her.
She stopped down, picked it up and,
unoEserved, secreted it and left the
store. Mr.. Glover received a penitent
letter from the woman the other day
in which she states the circumstances
and time and incloses the price of the
goods, with interest upon the same,
stating the anguish she has expert
enced
Her letter closes as follows: Nov,
Mr.. Glover, have confessed all. If
you can and will forgive me, and it
is not too much trouble, will you write
me saying: L forgive your Peni-
tently yours"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-07-11
BITE OF THE RATrLEsNAkE.
When Once Suffered Instils a Last
ing Horror Into the
Victim.

Twice in my life" said E. P. Orion,
OF New Orleans, according to the
Washington Post, Il had the misfor-
tune of being bitten by rattlesnake.
The first experience was when was a
child and the bite of the reptile came
near killing me. The second time
suffered intense pain, but owing to the
prompt application of remedies my
life was not endangered.
"Now, as l have had more than my
fair quota of contact with snakes, no
longer have any dread of a third ex-
perience, but to this day, whenever
encounter one by accident, say in
circus or in ZOO, the mere sight Of
1t occasions me feeling that is al
most indescribable-a sensation of
acute pain throughout my entire be-
ing and a shock to my nerves that re-
mains with me long while. No sort
of bride could get me to voluntarily
look at a snake"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-07-11
STRENGTH Of Small Plants.

Strength is not thing usually con-
nected with maidenhair. yet IL a. roots
have not sufficient room they will
break the pot in which the plant
grows. Blades Of grass will force the
curbstones between which they may
spring up out Of their place and in .
single night a crop Of small mush-
rooms have lifted a large stone. In
deed, plants have been known to break
the hardest rocks The Island OF Aida
bra. to the northwest Of Madagascar.
"a becoming smaller and smaller
through the action Of the mangroveU
that grow along TIE foot OF the ellis.
They eat their way into the-rock in ali
directions, and into the gaps thus
formed the waves force their way. In
time they will probably reduce the
island TO pieces.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-07-11
Strange Sequel of a Dream.

A remarkable story of dream 10
reported from Penge, England. Mrs.
Howling, of Maple road, PENCE, on
Thursday dreamed that her 11-year-
old daughter had been washed ashore
at Hastings and that the body was re-
moved on tarpaulin.
On Saturday the child was run over
by a pantechnicon close to her home,
and the wheels went over her chest,
causing very serious injuries. She
was picked up by some persons who
witnessed the incident placed on q
tarpaulin and removed to the Beck
epham Cottage hospital, where she lies
In q very serious condition.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-07-11
INDIANS WANT TO LEARN.
Those Of Alaska Call for Schools 70
Make Them Like White
Nan.

The craving OF the Alaskan Indiana
for education IL almost Ditiable, says
the Southern Workman. Ask them
what they need, and the answer Is the
same:
Schools. for the children, so that
they may become smart like the white
man"
They are very afIectiOnate people to
their ehildBsns every bensAt 10 for the
child. The older people fully realize
the fact that they represent the past.
They have always been producers, and
their faith in themselves Is half Of
the struggle that lies before them. To
this end they should be provided with
day schools In all of the villages Of q
hundred or more adults.
In some sections where the families
are distributed over q large area OF
country and in the case Of the children
OF parents unable to provide for their
support, and again where orphans may
be enslaved by distant relatives, board
ing schools or homes are equally neces-
sary.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-07-11
HABIT OF SWAPPING BILLS.
One Of the Curious Customs Of Per-
sons Who Handle Money in
Business.

A clerk in q cigar store on Pennsyl-
vania avenue was handed $40 note
In exchange for purchase Of mans
chief solace. Going to the cash regis
Ter he returned with handful or
small bills, says the Washington Star.
These he counted out one by one,
swapping and stripping each bill
through his fingers with care and
vigor as though his life depended upon
an endurance test of each Of the OBJ
long pieces Of stamped paper. One
OF the notes was somewhat worn by
age and usage, and when his fingers
gripped 1t, 1t yielded and was torn in
two. The clerk calmly placed the
torn bill on the little pile of money
and showed It toward the purchaser
with the customary stereotyped thank
you"
The purchaser with equal Trompti-
tude separated the torn pieces from
the pile, tossed them back to the
clerk, saying shortly, "mend it your
self"
~ IAV many GuIAOuO AoDAI0 NA~S
people who handle and change money
have" remarked the customer as he
was leaving the store, Il think the
habit some cashiers and clerks in
dulge in Of swapping and pulling bills
in making change is the most aggra-
waiting. And do you know that not
one bank teller In hundred will do
#? A bank teller will reach In his
money drawer, extract handful Of
money, hand you from dozen to ten
times that number of separate bills,
and it is the exception where he snaps
a single one Of them, unless it is the
very last bill he will drop on the pile.
But the average cashier will snap
bills like flags in windstorm, usual
ly going through the performance
twice, apparently reluctant to let them
leave his hands, and seemingly to
take a fiendish delight in hearing the
money cracklo, with a corresponding
outburst when he or she tears . bill
In two. 1t Is very odd"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-07-11

No stronger indication can be given
Of Palestine's growth than the rapid
extention Of it's Wholesale trade. The
Visitor representative had failed of
late to call on the Ezell Grocery Com.
papy establishment, but on the 9th
instant was aStonished ct their trade
Indications. Their brick emporium 10
u by l76 feet in length aud chock full
Of every variety Of groceries LIN fact
10 is about the largest STICK Of goods
carried by any firm in East Texas.
They buy and sell BY solid carloads.
Since January 9Th, 1906, they sold Sl6s
900 worth ofsnnfr alone. Their OUT
put also includet Atteen carloads Of
grsnulated sugar, cars Of coffee, 2OO
SACKS recently received which are near
" all gone. These goodsin all direc-
tions, and big orders are constantly
coming in. Recently were received .
solid carload Of sardinesl Their rooms
are flied with all kinds Of groceries to
be- found In any market north Or south.
These are only indications Of bigger
trade that Palestine would enjoyif ex-
tended railway facilities were opened.
The EzelI Grocery Company are now
In the lead--let the business Still pro-
gress. Palestine Texas, Visitor.