The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
PRESS ASSOCIATION.
The Following Resolutions show ,Ap'
 precintion of Gadsden.

The Following Resolutions show ,Ap-
 preciation of Gndsden.
 The following resolutions were unan- imously carried by the Alabama Press Association at their meeting in Gads- den:
 ''Gadsden is one of the most inter esting cities of Alabama. Its people are progressive. warm hearted and nos pitable Its varied mineral resources reflect the greatest credit upon our great State. N 8t
 Tn as much as our friends here made 1t possible fora us to see Gadsden, to know its people. to enjoy their hos pitality, to view the beauties of it's scenery and all with great comfort and profit and happiness, j.. i
 Therefore, be it resolved, by the Alabama Press Association,
 First That we recognize and ex- press our appreciation of the gentle courtesies and unn1istakable sincerity of purpose of the committee of Gads- den. ladies which has been so assidu- ous in its attentions to the ladies ot the party.
 Second, That the Alabama Press As sociation will carry from Gadsden hearts filled with gratitude and kind feeling for all of the people of this en- terprising city, but especially will We remember the newspaper men and members of the committee of Gadsden business and professional men swho have laborej unoeasingly to make our meeting success and our stay here enjoyable.
 Third, The generosity of the Wes- tern Union Telegraph Co, the Postal Telegraph Co., and the Southern Bell Telephone Go. has contributed greatly to our pleasure and this generosity has earned our good will.
 Fourth, We express our renewed ap- | preciation of the many courtesies of ths | railroad companies whereby we are en abled to become more closely acquaint. I ed with the resources and the people ol 1 the State.
 l Tt is with feeling of great sorrow | that the Alabama Press Association learns of the illness of one of its mos distinguished members, Colonel w. M Meeks. therefore be 1t Resolved, That the Secretary of th l Association be instructed to send greet ings of this body to Colonel Meeks an, express the wish that his recovery ma. be rapid and permanent"
 | Resolved, That the Alabama Pres Association has learned by its meetini in Gadsden that there is a mountain re | sort in Alabama the equal of any in tn South. The unexceptional picturesque ness of scenery about Bellevue, the fall of Noccalula, the fine water and cris mountain air. with perfect hotel ac commodations combine to make sta at Bellevue one of continued pleasure
 Resolved, further, That Loui liar the proprietor of the Bellevue Hotel, game" to the hearts core. Receivin short notice he accepted the stupen dous task of caring fJr 200 persons. H took personal charge of the party an his service. his attention and his cour tesies have been unfailing and withou a break. If he has been ruffted, or ha lost his temper during our stay { Bellevue it has escaped our notice.
 Resolved. That we extend our sir 1 cere thanks to MT. Hart for his kinC nesses and that copy Of these resolt tions be sent to him.
 Resolved. That this Association ha
 heard with pleasure the address Hon. w F. Vandiver relative to the al preaching State fair to be held In Mon gomery. That we endors this move
 ment and will urge our v ople to al
 sist in making the fair success.