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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
MRS SCHAFFER DEAD.
Wife of We'll Known Citizen Succumbs
 Tn


 Mrs. Katrina Schaffer, wife of George Shaffer, a well known citizen of Mont gomery. died at her home on Jefferson street yesterday at t2 o'clock.
 Mrs. Scheffer. while returning from the afternoon services at St. Peters Catholic church Monday about . o'clock was stricken with paralysis while at the corner of Washington avenue and South Lawrence street. friend called carriage and sent her to her home on Jefferson street where she continued to grow rapidly worse until the end came.
 She was fifty-four years old She was born In Weisburg. Germany. and came to this country when sixteen years old and lived for number of years in New York She, with her family. had lived in this city for eigh- teen years. She Is survived by her husband, four sons. Jake Schaffer, A. P. Schsffer. A I. F Schaffer and George Schaffer,and two daughters, Misses Anna and Johannah Schaffer. She also leaves one brother whose home Is In New York.
 She was a devoted member Of St. Pets Catholic church from which place the funeral services will be conducted Friday morning. Rev. Fs ther Dennis Savage will off1ciate.
 The hour of the funeral services has not been named on account of tn" ah- sence of her son, Jake Schaffar. who is making his home in Chattanooga. Tenn. but who Is expected her~ this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
MuItimiIIinnaire Acnnitted.

Pueblo. Mex, May 9--The trial of An tonic Couttelle. multimillionaire. and his nephew. Francis Rangel. who wero charged with having murdered Gustavo Stein, former German Consul at Oax- aea. was concluded today. Rangel being found guilty of homicide. or man slaughter. and sentenced to two years in prison. and Couttellene being ab- solved. RangeI. who confessed to the killing. has been imprisoned about q year. which makes his period of incar- ceration already half served. The de fense will probably appeal to the high CT courts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
s'si E sAHasE1 sH.s Az; :;'s ss;s Merchants& & Planters-F arley Nat. Bank
H. !. sAELLETT, sAI.rI, A: A:'.t t.cs:a. cs:s.ss

To our Customers:
 You have doubtless observed in the daily press notice of the contemplated consolidation of this bank with the First National Bank of this city, We now announce the consolidation assured fact awaiting only the carrying out of certain prescribed forms to become effective Meanwhile wish to again express our appreciation of the business favors Eberay bestowed upon us by our patrons and to them that under the new arrange men we have not been unmndu of the duty we owe them The consolidated bank will have Capital. Surplus and Shareholders Liability of Two and quarter millions of dol las all of which will be available as security to deposors, thus offering the fullest and smest measure of protection hitherto afforded bank depositos in Montgomery and its greater will enable to fully meet the requirements of its commercial customers.
 The present shareholders of this bank will own one half oi the capital of the First National Bank the new members of the Board of Directors of the consolidated bank will from our bank and the present Vice President of th bank will have the office with the First National and all of present clerical force will be retained We men, ton these facts that you may that about the only change far dealers concerned that we will be doing business under title and with greater resources Having gained your favorable consideration, and we hope merited your appreciation confidently count upon continuance of your patronage with part and parcel of First National Bank of Montgomery. when consol idated with this bank.
 As as the details of the consolidation have been completed you will be duly notified and until such time shall continue to your best interests as heretofore the purpose of the writer retire. for the present at least from active work order obtain much needed re from business; nso doing however he desires espec. iay assure his friends of his thorough approval of the contemplated and his great personal interest m the welfare of the consolidated bank
 Very truly.
 JL HALL. Presiden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
MOBILE WOMAN MEETS
 TERRIBLE DEATH IN FLAMES

Mobile, May s.---(Special. )-Mrs. George. F.. Jackson was fatally burned tonight at her home on Georgia Street, between Cedar and Lawrence Streets.
 She was sitting in front of an open hearth. in which was 8 blazing fire of pine wood. A speak ignited her wear her clothes were mass of flames and she rushed from the house. screaming Ed and John Burgess and Levi Deason, three young men. heard the cries of distress and rushed to tho house. Ed Burgess grasped the woman and placed his hand over her mouth: the others
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
In Honor of Nils. Bihb.

Mss Georgie Bibb Of Decatur, who IS an attractive visitor to the city. was guest of honor at a very delightful boating party on Tuesday evening The party left the wharf at o'clock and returned at II making the trip in row boats. It was an ideal. beautiful moonlight night. and with good part ners and good lunch, 1t proved a most delightful occasion. Among those pres ent were. Misses Bibb, Genevieve Smith. Ellen Stewart, Anna Mary DuBose, Nell Breslin and Sarah Morgan. Messrs Edgar Russell. Harold Brown, Joe Par rish, Ed Hobbs, Jim Craig. Blonde Pur- win, John Creagh and Edgar Stewart.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
UNroNTowN's FINE CONDITION.
Expert Accountant Reports on Ffnanc-
 es of Canebrake Town,

eS Of CanebrHke Town. Uniontown, May 9.-(Special.) The city of Untontown has for three weeks past had E. s. Starr, an expert ac countant. employed in auditing the a better showing for the city than can be made by many others in the State. An expert contractor says that. the shown a valuation ' of '.7s.ooS S'@ or sSe sso, best to give 1t the lowest valuation. nus The Of gwsas waen the reav e ought to be nearly double that amount The city could pay the new bonds it pro- poses to issue and still have more than
 The report of the Examiner Is as follows:
 Uniontown, Ala; May 5th. 1906.
 Uniontown, Ala.
 Dear Sir:
 In accordance with your instruc- tions I have examined the books of the. city, and beg leave to submit the enclosed statement showing the finan- cial condition of the, city on March tory as prepared by the Council paid taxes, amounting to $743.73, for such action as may seem best to the
 Of the accounts due to the city. the sum of $1,so2.$6 is charged to MT. " bills for water, lights, etc. to March 31, 1906. Practically all of this amount has been paid by him. since April 1, ex cept the unpaid taxes for 1905, as per list attached.
 Please allow me to say here that Mr. Ogletree deserves thanks for the very eficient manner in which he has discharged the varied duties of lis office.
 have found some irregularities in the forms of keeping the books, due to the inexperience of the City Clerk in such work. but he has rendered correct account of all money received and disbursed He has deposited all money received in the bank here, and all bills have been paid on proper vouchers signed by the Mayor and so far as results are concerned, the pocks have been correctly kept
 MT Hudson (City Clerk), is entitled to your thanks for the faithful service he has rendered.
 I am having the books prepared Tor the Improved system you have asked me to Introduce, and they will be in use as soon as the printer can furnish them. and 1 nm sure that they will pro duce very satisfactory results.
 Allow me to say that l think the pay of the City Clerk Is very made quate for the duties performed. I thank you. Messrs Hudson and Ogletree, for your courtesy and kind ness to me while prosecuting my work
 Very respectfully submitted,
 E. S. Starr,
 Auditor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
STRIKE IS SETTLED.
Great Iakes Long shOremen Wtu Go
 Back To Work.


 Cleveland, O.. May 9.-Following con ferences between President Keefe of the Longshoremrn's Union and allied labor interests and representatives of the dock managers. 1t was announced tonight that the strike of the long shoremen on the lakes had been set tied.
 The men will go back to work on the basis of last seasons wages pend ing another conference.
 The strike was inaugurated at nsld- night. May l. by the longshoremen for recognition of the Mates Union. Tug firemen. oilers and water tenders also ouft with the longshoremen and as a result lake carrying traffic has been tied up since with the exception of a few boats which have cleared from here and other lake ports with non union men. The strike involved fully 2O.00O men, The passenger lines were not affected and have made their reru- lar trips on schedule time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
HowTLL.s GOOD FORTUNE.
Texns Uncle Of Ozark Man Leaves Hin

Ozark. May 9.-- (SpeciaD --Mr. F. C Howell of this city is receiving congrat- ulations from his numerous friends over his recent good fortune. He has reeetv- ed notice that wealthy uncle who lived in Texas. remembered him in his will 10 the amount of $25.00 shoot nf snd U@fa barbecue @ ,Hp d,nne2 ap their grounds yesterday. The prize winners were J P. Adams, L. B. Andrews and Charley Williams in the order named.
 MT Edward Bowling, ss years old miles west of town
 Hal did serious damage to young crops at several points in this county last week Some farmers are blowing up and planting over portions of their
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
MIcKEY BRENNAN TESTIFIED.
Alleged Murderer Positively identified d
 New York Harry.

Birmingham, May a Special, )-- Mickey Brennan, who is an inmate of the county jail charged with murder. today went on the stand in the case of James Rooney alias Harry Dowd alias New York Harry charged with robbery, and he testified that he knew members of the famous Mille.'- Duncan gang and knew the man called New York Harry
 He identified the prisoner as Harry. Rooney put In plea of misnomer and the State Is now making effort to show that he s Harry Dowd aIias New York Harry" after which the charge of robbery will be taken up. Testimony offered by John Kavan- augh. a Jersey City detective. was not allowed to be considered by the jury. Big crowds are attending the trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
womnn'. Auxiliary to Meet.

The Womans Auxiliary of the Epts- copal Church will hold it's annual meeting in this city on May Is during the session of the Episcopal Council gates who will be in attendance and the homes where they will be enter
 From Anniston-Mrs. Beckwith. with Mrs. Gamble; Mrs, Blacklock with Mrs. R. K Coe: Miss Mary Noble with Ms William Partridge: Mrs. McMilliar, President. with Mrs. Lana: Miss Eliza
 From Tusoaloosa--Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce. Vice President, with Mrs. Mil hous,
 From Birmingham--Mrs. Joseph Johnston with Misses Evans.
 From Montgomery--Mrs. Stewart Mo Queen with Mrs. Sewell Jones.
 From Mobile--Mrs. Gardiner Tucker with Mrs. Victor B. Atkins.
 From Scottsboro-Miss Susan Beech with Mrs. A W, Jones,
 From Marion-Miss Eleanor Evlns with Mrs: A. W. Jones; Mrs. Edward Shirers with Mrs. Sewell Jones.
 From Florence--Mrs. c. F. Jordan with Mrs Harry Smith.
 From Greensboro-Miss Mary Avery Pickens with Mrs. Ernest Lamar.
 From Demopolis--Mrs, A. R. Smith with Mrs. Josiah Smith; Miss Kate liar rison at Hotel Albert; Miss N. R. Clark with Mrs. E. P. Galt.
 From Forkland-Mrs. Legare wtth Mrs Ernest Lamar.
 From Athens-Miss Mason with Ms. Josiah Smith. '. From Greenville-Mrs. C. E. Hendsf- son with Mrs. R. P. Lockhard.
 From Orrville-Miss Marshall with Mrs. Frank Marshall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10

began tearing .he clothes from her body.
 They were thwarted in their efforts by excited women. and the result was the woman was almost incinerated from her shoulders to her toes. A surgeon was summoned, but be stated she could not live Mrs. Jackson WIS 35 years old and the wife of a conductor of the NJ. J. and K e Railroad. Captain Jackson was out on his run. She has one son about years of age. Ed Bur gess was badly burned on the hand while preventing the flames from reach ing the unfortunate womans throat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
CHURCH'S NEW SITE
PALAFOx METHODrsTs MAY MOVE
 NEW EDIFICE SITE.
Up New House of Wcr- sIfs on W. 4. Biount

Pensacola. May D. tspeciall-A proposition Is being considered by the members of the Palsfox Street Church to trade the lot recently purchased al the corner of Chase and Palafox streets a. a site for a new church ediflce. for one located on Wright street at the corner of Guillemared.
 The property in question Is al pres ent occupied by the ". A. Blount rest dence, but the title passed from MT. Blount some time ago. It Is beauu- full piece. of property. but not as well located, in the minds of many, as the site al first chosen. Plans for the new edifice are now being prepared by firm of architects in Cleveland. O.. who make a speciality of that line of bus mess. and 1t is expected they will be ready In the course Of the next sixty days. The ne-- building will be. one of the finest church edifices In the city when finally completed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
Rnhr Girl Hurled.

The funeral services of little Frances Jeanette Kelly. the baby daughter of MT. and Mrs. John W, Kelly, who died Monday morning at an carly hour, Was conducted at 1O:3O o'clock yesterday by Dr. C. A Stakely at the family rcs idence on South Perry Street. and was largely attended by the sympathiztnS friends of the sticken parents.
 The little white casket was conl- pIeteIv hidden with beautiful flowers, symbolic of the pure little life passe1 into the great beyond.
 The pall-bearers were Dr A, H, Mont gomery. J. $. Utlev, F. C. Fowler and C. I. Betz Interment was made al Oakwood Cemetery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
.rnn.r Wnrrienn On n Trnr.

Manila, May 9--Last Monday night. May [. a band of Salvadors, long haired religious fanatics known as Fuzzy Wuzzzies', footed the town of Mala- sita in the province of Pangaslnan. De- tails of the raid are lacking at pres ent. A force of COnstabulary Is now on the trail of the raiders
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
John NIcGovern nend

Mobile May -(Special)-JohrM Mc- Govern, well-known citizen, died st 10 o'clock tonight at his home, south Streets. On the night of April 30. Mir McGovern was dealt a severe blow on the head by negro. The negro wa apprehended and is now in the city family. .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
Ham. Were stolen.

Last night between IT and IF o'c.ork 1t was reported at police headquarters ored. had been broken into. The store is located on the corner of Washington Street and the alley between Selma anI Alabama Streets. An investigation dis closed that only two or three hams had been taken, the thieves evidently not desiring anything else. No arr es:s have as yet been made, but the police are at work on the case and believe that they have several clues that will probably lead to the detection of the guilty persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
Mr., Cray.on,s Card Party.

Mrs. c. c .Grayson delightfully en- tertained a large number of friends on yesterday afternoon at cards. at her home on Union Street, For the occas- hon the apartments used were prettily decorated with palms and pink and red roses. About sixty ladies were present and six-h hand euchre was played N' ten tables. Punch was served dur ang the afternoon by Misses Boyden and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
NeM stafe Uniyersity.

According to P. K. Yonge of this city. a member of the Board of Control of the State University. the new build ings of the University. which are be- ing constructed at Gainesville. will be ready for the fall term. contract has just been let for the buildings of the experiment station. which will be es tablished at the University. the contract price being sl3.0o0 The commence ment exercises at the present site of the University, Lake City, will tako place on May 2S, 2s and 90
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
portmasters Appolnted.

Washington May g. Especial. )-- Postmasters appointed;--F Fitzpatrick. Bullock county, Benjamin J. Baldwin Flint Morgan coun V, Elizabeth J. Baldwin: opp. Covington county. Sam uel Barnes Sunset, Ja ckson county, W. NJ Shoate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
nh.ni, school House Rnrn..

CoIumbus. Cia- May S.-(Special )- The school house in Phenix City. a seven-room structure, burned this af- ternoon. r vas valued at $3.5oo and was insured for 5000. The cause of the fire is not known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
SELMA WAKING UP
DONATION OF FACTORY SITES
 CAUSES IMPETUS.
Commercial and Industrial Association fs Greatly Encouraged and Work VIII Begin to Secure Labor
 Employing Industries.

Selma. May 9-(Sjecial.) --The do- nation of fifty acres of land suitable for sites for manufacturing plants by F. C. Jones last night following sim liar donation of fifty acres by Colonel Abbott for the same purpose two weeks ago has given an impetus to industrial development in Selma and has added renewed courage to the members of the Commercial ard Indus trial Association to work for Selma's upbuilding. ', s',ss. -
 Selma is admirably situated to de- mand attention from those desiring sites for the location of manufactur- ing industries and with 100 acres in the hands of the Commercial and In- dustrial Association that can be ab- solutely donated free. there Is no reason why many industries should not be attracted to this city. All of tho sites offered have railroad facilities and; are very desirable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10

A bank note just 100 years old has wandered back to the Treasurer of the Cheshire Bank. keene. N. H. It is on the ChaALTe Bank for g. and is signed by t4A Arst president the banA ever had,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
LncnI and PersonaI.

A number of young men, while on a naptha launch iide up the river last ledge of soapstone that had evidently fallen over the high bluff above. The animal was pulled off with a rope and made to swim to point of safety, thus saving it's life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
What Doe. t Mean.

Fourth Vice-President George E. Evans, of the Louisville and Nashvilln Railroad, reached Mobile in his private car this morning from Louisville He was met here by Supreintendents J. l. Mckinney of the Mobile Montgomery Division. and Charles Marshall of the Mobile-New Orleans Division. They had a close conference and the sur. mise is. that steps will be taken look ing to the increasing of facilities for Handling freight out of Mobile. This is mereiya supposition. but founded on reliable tips.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
BOTH LEGS CUT OFF
ACCIDENT TO WEST INDIAN IN MO-
 BILE.
Attempted To Jump From Moving
 Freight Train and Limbs Fell Be-
 meath Heavy Wheeis.--Win =H Probably Die.
Advertiser Bureau.

James Alfred Williams, West In dian, residing at Palmetto and Royal Streets. this city. had both of his legs cut on below the knees. opposite the Bay City Lumber Companys mill, on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, this morning.
 Williams jumped the Northboundl To- cal freight. at Beauregard street this morning, When opposite the Bay City Mill he jumped and fell, Both legs went over the rails and the wheels of the cars crushed off both feet. The train was stopped, the man picked up and the ambulance was summoned and the man taken to hospital, where he was given surgical aid. The attending surgeon said Williams would die. ,-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10

The members of the Dixie Club will entertain at German on Friday eve- min at the Riverside Pavilion compli- mentary to Miss Georgie Bibb-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
Bankruptcy Petitions.

Tn Nthe Uited States district court three petitions in bankruptcy were filed neither assets or liabilities being given. The petitioners were. B. V. Boc<.a way all of Mobile.
 :, At 2:15 o'clock this afternoon the contract for the erection of the county 1ail and annex to the county court house was signed by Jamc~ T. Jett for the Jett Brothers Contracting Compa- ny and W. H. Holcombe as president of the board of revenue and road com missfoners of Mobile county. Work, of demolishing the two buildings on the site of the new jail will begin at once.
 At todays and tonights session of the Alabama Dental Association sev- eral able papers were read by prom inent dentists from north. east and south. Tomorrow the association will go for a ride on the bay during which a number of papers will be read.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
surfmcu In Demand, |,

Uncle Sam Is having all Kinds of trouble to secure men to fill vacanices al the various life saving stations along the necessary help to man the stations the Civil Service Commission has waiv- ed that portion of the requirements which snecify that applicants for three years experience as surfman, sail or or boatman. An examination to fill present vacancies win be held Tn this the fact that the positions pay well and there is but little to do, 1t Is not be- lieved there will be very many appli- cants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10

light ride and barbecue at Valley Creek Church on last evening. when they were entertained in honor of Miss Sa- rah Gwynee, who Is the charming guest of Miss Kathryn Milhous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
The Fourth National Bank.
The thre.

Anna Anderson. The three trophies were awarded to Mesdames Broadslreet, Will Ligon and Walter Houston After the games delicious ices and cake were served, i-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10

Mrs. F. W. Stevens, who has been considered critically i'll for several days. Is reported to be much improved today. a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
l. M BALDWIN President s. wooIFoLK cashi.
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Montgomery, Ala, May 9. 1906
 To the Customers of the
 Merchants & Planters Farley National Bank:--- Earnestly desiring to retain the business and goodwill of the present customers of the Merchants Panters-F aey National Bank after the banks consolidated to that end cordial welcome is extended and an assurance ots best endeavors to them faithfully and accepaby Tn all respects. Very truly. teta A. M BALDWIN, President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10

Mrs. Gerald Crenshaw of Marion was brought to the city last night and car ricd to a sanitorium for treatment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10

The Amicitie Club will give a daue e at the Pavilion, tomorrow night. A most enjoya ble evening is predicted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-10
Damage Shit on.

The time of the United States Court has been occupied today with the dam age suit brought by Richard Ware as administ ratore of the estate of Peggy Ware, his aunt. who was killed by the Southern Railway near the Ella White cotton mills, near Upiontowp. The de- ceased was a negro woman and she was killed while walking on the track of the. company. The amount of dam ages asked for is $S0.a0o.
 The whole time yesterday. afternoon was occupied in hearing demurrers and pfesdings and the testimony was not gone into until this morning. Evi- dence l4sas been taken on both sides todaysLr T. .S.tite is not thought that the argufiis Y y Will be concluded and the case given to the jury until tomorrow.