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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
BaptIst Mission in State.

Dr. W. S. Crumpton. Secretary and Treasurer of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, has returned to Montgomery after a weeks vacation spent with relatives at Birmingham. pr. Crumpton says the mission work of the Baptist Church in Alabama is in the best condition since it's organiza' tion.
 He says the people of the State are greatly pleased with the work which has been accomplished during the past year by the Board of Missions, and the report made by the Board at the convention held recently at Talladega pr. Crumpton is now busy arranging for a canvass of the eighty Baptist As socitions in the State for this fall. It is his purpose to get in touch with every Association in the interest of missions, and where he cannot go personally he will send representa- tiVes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
0crndIe RoII. CeIebrnted.

At .Ahe Clayton Street Methodist Church this morning at II o'clock the Cradle Rol' will he celebrated ard a taptismal service will be conducted. There will be thirty children baptised,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

We want An Advertisement in Every
 Montgomery Home.
 The best advertising 1t is possible to circulate is good work. and Holts Dye Works want the opportunity to place good advertisement in every home in Montgomery.
 Telephone 432 and let them prepare YOU a copy. sunthurs. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
NEWS NV BRIEF

A marriage license was issued by the Judge of Probate yesterday to Claud Garcia and velma Grey.
 A building permit was issued yes- terday from the office of the City En- gineer to Frank ArHiistead to erect a one-story frame building corner or Smythe and Lake Streets, cost $175.
 The case of W. T. Robertson, charged with disorderly conduct, was yester- day continued by Recorder sBaber until Tuesday afternoon. Papers were filed in the ofice of the Probate Judge yesterday of the trans fer of lands in Montgomery. County by w H. Centerft eof Buncombe County, N C.. to Fannie K. Centerfit, the com pensation being $1,25o. The following appointments to minor State offices were made by Governor Jelks yesterday;k
 Notaries Public-Tom Boone, Jr., Mo- bile; J. Hugh Mills. Birmingham.
 Pension Examiner-H. L. Martin, On- eonta. Blount County.
 The voters of Montgomery County seem to. be putting off registration un- til the last nunute, as only two voters were registered by the Board of Reg istration yesterday. The Board has been in session in every beat in the county at least one day and will con tinue sitting at the Court House here until September %, Thus far 1l2 ad- ditional names have been added to the registrars list.
 The following companies filed certtn- cates of incorporation with the Secre- tarV of State VcSterday:
 Thomaston Mercantile Company, Thomaston. Marengo County, authorized capital stock, 5000; paid in, $10.00o; incorporators. H. NJ. Butler, J. J. Mill Ter. B. E. Mason. c. B. Thomas, F. R. Hollis, w. J. Hearn.
 Cook Rogers Hardware Company, Eu- taw. Greene County, capital stock. $25.- 900; incorporators. John W. Cook, c. M A. Rogers. Annie R. Cook
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Dr. J A. Rice, pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church, will continue the series of sermons which he is preaching on the Lords Prayer" He will preach on the subject at both the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

The Epworth League of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church will meet at 7:15 o'clock this evening, and will be led by George Stowers. The meeting will be held fin the Sunday School room of the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
DR. BUCHANAN. THE sPEcLALASE
 Treats Without the Knif@

Diseases of women. piles. fistula- stSie- turs. skin, kidney. bladder. private and rec tai diseases, nervous diseases sand consttpa- tion treated with electricity; syphilis came treatmenI as Hot sprinEsi eieetrIceai Sssk" complete; nurse in constant attenoanee
 Hoars to q; office over Randy kitchae 4RN Dexter Avenue. Montgomery. AZ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

The Woman's Board of City Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet Friday afternoon at o'clock at the parsonage of the Court Street Methodist Church A full attendance of the members is earnestly desired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
WANTED-A CHANGE.

duet tn. regular services of the church today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

The Woman's Prayer Union. which
 has been meeting on each Thursday afternoon at the Young Wopnan's Chris
 tian Association. will be discontinued until after the first of October at which time It is hoped to renew an ir- terest and make it an effective work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

The case of W. T. Robertson, charge with disorderly conduct, was yester day continued by Recorder sBaber unti Tuesday afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
WilI support aris.ionary.
] Association Services.

Women's Christian Association will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock by L. D. Dix. These services will be discontinued until after the first of oc- tober, and every one interested is cor dialIy invited to attend the service this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

The Montgomery Sunday School Teachers Association will meet Thurs day afternoon at o'clock in the pri- mary Sunday School room of the First Presbyterian Church The program will include the senior lesson taught by Rev. H. M Edrncnds. acting pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. and the Primary lesson. taught by Mrs. w. M. Cox. wife of the pastor of Dexter Avenue Method Church. All the Sunday School teachers of Montgomery are urged to attend the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
Atlantic Coast Line
 Daily Sleeping Car
 Service between Montgomery and Savannah
 and Jacksonville
 on following schedule. s:4s p.m. Lv. Montgomery AE s:Os am. $500 am. Ar Thomasvills Ar. l I:0S am esee am. AT. waycross An~flo:o0 pm. $40 am. Ar Savannah Lv. b:4S pm. e;4Q am. Ar: Jacksonville Lv. l s:os pm.

(NQTICH-IheBa 0rr1vAl8 and ldapaRtureN are given as information as well as coa- nections with other companies. but arrtv- als ana connections are not guaranteed.l For full information regarding sIseping ear reservations tickets. etc., address. S. P. COLLIER. JR, E. M NORTH c. Az Montgomery. Ala. D. F. A.
 Savannah, ca.
 ". ]. CRAIG.
 Passenger Traffic ManagaF.
 wilmington. N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Dr. J. A. Rice. pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church. has returned from Bonham, Texas. where he deliv- cred four lectures and preached two sermons to the school teachers of the Tri-County Normal. There were 200 teachers in the three counties to whom Dr. Rice lectured. He was gone from Montgomery tAn days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

A building permit was issued yes terday from the office of the City En- gineer to Frank Armistead to erect a one-s story frame building corner of smythe and Lake Streets, cost $175.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Pleasant Company. My Lady--myseif.
 And friend Kodak TressIar Sells KOdaks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

The next monthly meeting of the City Baptist Young Peoples Union. will be held at o'clock on the evening of the second Thursday of August, at the Adams Avenue Baptist Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

The swimming pool at the Young Woman's Christian Association will be open to ladies on Mondays, wednes- dals and Fridsys. Tuesdays. Thrrs- lays and Saturdays will be childrens
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

A marriage license was issued by the Judge of Probate yesterday to Claud Garcia and Velma Grey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
WEEK END NEWS NOTES OF MONTGOMERY CHURCHES

after which the pastor wiu preach ,a sermon tc parents. At the s o'clock evening service Mir. Moore will preach a special sermon on Christian An1use- ments." The morning service will be an impressive and >an interesting one. The public Is cordially invited to att tend both services.
 wiiI Support Missionary.
 The Women's Missionary Union oi the Adams Avenue Baptist Church cf which Mrs. Charles A. Scott is Presi- dent. will support a native Chinese Missionary this year, and the church will support missionary in Japan un- der the appointment of the Southern Baptist Convention Foreign Mission Board. The Adams Avenue Church has increased. since January 1, 400 per cent In missionary offerings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Rev. John Bass Shelton. pastor of the Adams Avenue Baptist Church, will preach this evening at 8 o'clock on "The Seventh Commandment, or Brok- en Marriaget Vows"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
Y. ". 0. A. Meeting.

The Board of Directors of the Young Woman's Christian Association will hold their regular monthly meeting al the Association parlors Monday morn ing at 10 o'clock The members are urged toS attend the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Pleasant COmp""V. My Lady-pyseIf.
 And friend I%Odi:k. Tresslar Sells KOdnlLa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Rev H. M Edmonds, acting pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. will preach at both the morning and even Ing services There will be no preach ing service at the Central Presbyterian Church today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
Glft to Father savage.

A delegation of young girls. mem bers of the Children's Catholic Club' called in a body yesterday morning at 2 o'clock at the home of Father Dem his savage, and presented him with $24s, the proceeds of the lawn fete f given by them at Oak Park on last Wednesday night. The occasion of the gift was in celebration of the birthday of Father Savage.
 The young girls were ably assisted at the fete by the members of the Boys. Sanctuary Club, and were accompanied by them when the money was present. ed to Father Savage. The presentation speech was made by Miss Julia Klinge' President of the Club. .
 Father Savage responded with many expressions of gratitude and of appre- citation for the gift and for the beauti- full spirit of the children that prompted the gift. The members of the Club are delighted with the success of theil undertaking and are deeply gratetu | for the help given them by the ladies and the boys.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Rev Stuart Mcqueen. rector of the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church. has returned from a visit to Kentucky. and will conduct the usual services at the church today. Services at o'clock this morning and at 9.30 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

There will be no services at the For- est Avenue Methodist Church today on account of the absence from the city of the pastor. Rev. R. R. Ellison, who is on his vacation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
Central of Georgia Railway.

AItIs HLa oeHaFturs ok tIaIns UnIOn E,As-
 senger station. Montgomery, Ala. Effect i've January 2s. 1sO0, 90th Meridian time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

The services at the. Clayton Street Baptist Church will be conducted this morning at II o'clock by W. R. Saw yer, and the 8 o'clock evening service will be in charge of the B. y. P. U.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Rev. W. M. Ccx, pastor of the Dex- ter Avenue Methodist Church. will con-
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-04-05
Jackson, Ed Gordon and Robt Hooke
were dismissed.

jackson, Ed Gordon and Robt Hooke
were dismissed
State cases vs jim Smith and Luc,
Smith, continued.
State VS. Sam Stanley, sentenced t,
three years hard labor in penitentiary
State VS. John Keys, defendan,
plead guilty to petit larceny, and wa,
fined 800, costs and two months II
Jail.
State vs. Brutus Benson, case con,
tlnned, bond fixed at $500.
State vs. Ollie Morris, plead moi
guilty; Court appointed Hon. H. s
Hooker, DR., and Hon. A. P. Hutton
to defend him.
7. W, Smith 4 Sons Co, vs. L. W,
Furry tBank of Cruger, garnishee)
S65.2l awarded plaintiff.
Pickens Cotton Oil Mill Co. Va
Board of Supervisors: Additional as
sessment reduced from $4,000 to
$35. 600,
State VS., Tom Robeson, grand lar
ceny, found guilty.
State vs.. John Stein, retailing
plead guilty.
State vs.. John Johnson, rape, plead
guilty, sentenced to ninety-nine wears
at hard labor.
State vs., Edwin Neil, assault and
battery; fined $40 and costs.
State vs.. John Chatham, murder.
continued.
State vs.. Jordan Jackson, grand
larceny; 500 and costs.
State VS.. N. H. Mcdonald, dismissed
State VS.. Robert Randall, murder
not guilty.
State vs. Sam lessee retailing. plea
of guilty.
State VS.. W. B, Kelly, continued.
To be continued next week
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-04-05
Teachers Association.

| akSstNA"NASh"
The Holmes County Teachers As
sociation met in the auditorium o
the Lexington school building a
lO:3O a. m., Saturday, March 81. Ii
the absence of the chairman, Prof
}. NJ. kimhrough, Prof. II. ?. Wal
was elected temporary chairman. tn,
first subject on the program, "Hov
properly to assign a lesson" was dis
cussed by Prof. W. NJ. Alexander
followed by Prof. H, P. Wall, VIII,
characterized this az the most diff
cult problem Of the teacher.
The next topic, How to succeed
IN gaining the interest Of the par,
ents in the school," was assigned tC
Prof. Jno. Belford and Miss Florence
Newman, both of whom were absent
This subject was taken up by Prof
Smith, the general purport Of whose
remarks was that it depends largely
upon educational missionary work
He was followed by Prof. Ray, who
advocated a fuller knowledge on the
part of the patron of the detail work
of the school,
The third subject, Special and
closing day exercises was assigned
to Miss Ramsey and Prof. J. A. Nc
Reynolds. These being absent, Miss
Catron discussed the subject. Prof.
Smith advocated special day exercises
but doubted the wisdom of concerts
and plays. Several teachers doubted
the wisdom Of spending the time pre-
pairing for entertainments.
The discussion Of the fourth sub
ject, Standard Of requirements in
the preparation Of lessons" was dis
cussed first by Miss Emma Mclean,
followed by Profs. Smith, Wall and
Ray.
The last topic, THE value of writ
ten reviews" was assigned to Miss
Kate Weeks, Miss Helen Melton and
Prof. J. 7. Parkinson. OF these only
Miss Weeks was present. She opened
the discussion and was followed by
Miss Williams, Profs. Smith, Wall
and Alexander.
Following this Supt. Smith made
some general announcements after
which the association adjourned.
The following teachers were in at
tendance: Misses Annie Williams,
Davie Catron, Emma Mclean, Kate
Weeks, Georgia Sproles, Annie
Lunsford; Mrs. Leila Edwards; Profs.
5. c. Ray, H. P. Wall, Brose Ingram,
W. M. Alexander.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-04-05
Good Show Coming.

Manager Hoskins announces that
after considerable negotiation he has
closed contracts with the manage
ment of THE Beggar Prince" Opera
for an appearance at the Opera House
on Monday, April 9th, for one mig hit
only.
This engagement, Mr.. Hoskins con-
siders the most notable in the amuse-
ment line that he has effected in some
time, the company requiring a large
guarantee for one performance. The
piece ls built on operate lines enact
ed by performers who are trebly gift
ed-being vocalists, farceurs, and
possessing dramatic ability as WE'LL
The Beggar Prince" this season be-
ing composed Of these three enter
tanning elements. This edition has
been edited by VIM. H. Lydell, author
Of "Gayest Manhattan" and other
New York Travesty Successes. The
presenting company is headed by Miss
Eta Merris, soprano and comedienne,
well and favorably known to patrons
of light opera, for the past seven
seasons having had the responsible
roles in numerous musical reviews of
Importance. As a fun-maker few
ladies can impart to an audience that
feeling Of spontaneiety and good fel-
lowship that Miss Merris can. She
possesses style all her own, and is
ably assisted by clever comedians and
pretty girls costumed in fetching
gowns. The latter, during the action
OF the play, will introduce for the first
time here the Sammy Girls" 'The
Noble Firemen,' Bellies and Beaux
at the Sea Shore" and numerous 9TH
er musical and vocal ensemble num-
bers. The latest lightning effects
known to stageland are employed in
enhancing performance that will
be a real loss to miss witnessing
Manager Hoskins' enterprise in secur-
ing attractions of this calibre will no
doubt be appreciated by our playeo-
ers, and big house is assured.
Seats are on sale at Hoskins'
Prices, 25c, Soc and $l.0O. ]
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-04-05

We have choice lines of cut glass,
sllverware, hand-painted china, etc.
Call and see.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-04-05
ATTENTION TEACHERS.

Only few more weeks now till the
great meeting of teachers inJackson
The city promises to take care of all
who will come, but in order to save
inconvenience it would be well to drop
a postal to L. L. Bailey Chairman
Local Committee, to have room re-
served for you. Rates 81 to So per
day. All railroads have promised
rates of ONE FARE plus 25 cents.
See that your local agent has tickets
on hand. Tickets on sale May 2, 9
and 4. Respectfully,
7. ?, Scott, Secretary,
Brookhayen, Miss.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-04-05

Phoenix Lodge, No. "A, Knights of
Pythias, Of this city, is without doubt
one Of the banner lodges in the state.
In addition to number Of appGca-
tlons now pending it has an active
membership Of ninety-four, of whom
hity-one belong to the endowment
rank, carrying life insurance to the
amount of $l35, 800, all of which
goes to support the widows and or
phans of the members. The K. of P.
club, composed Of forty-eight nem-
ber8 of the lodge, is likewise in a
most honrishing condition, its splen-
didly equipped billiard, reading and
writing rooms furnishing an ideal
place for eongenial social intercourse.
At date TO be announced in our
next issue, the annual roll call and
banquet will be held. to which neigh
boring lodges will be invited
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-04-05
Resolutions OF Respect.

We, your committee appointed tt
draft suitable resolutions ON the
death Of Mrs, Fannie B. Stevens
Secretary ofthe Acona Sunday School
would respectfully submit the follow.
ing:
Whereas, The hand Of Divine Pro.
vldence has removed our prompt. eff.
cient and faithful Secretary, Mrs. F
b. Stevens, from the scene OF he,
temporal labors, and,
Whereas, This Sunday School, that
proiited by her willing service, Is de-
sirous Of testifying their respect for
her memory, and expressing their
earnest and affeetionate sympathy.
with the home deprived by this dia.
pensatlon OF watchful and hviDp
mother, therefore be il .
Resolved, That We sympathize
with the family of our deceased
friend in their hour Of trial and afilic-
ton and devoutly commend them to
the keeping Of Him who looks with
plying eye upon those whom. in His
wisdom, He has deprived of moth
er's love and care.
Resolved, That in our natural sor-
row for the loss Of a faithful and eff.
clent officer, we find consolation in the
belief that it will be well for her for
whom we mourn, and may we call
to mind:
with loving thought
Some kind deed the 10y hand had wrought
Some gentle word the frozen lips had said;
Errands on which the willing feet had sped.
Thinking gently OF her as all travel worn.
Her fatering feet an pierced with many
cruel thorn"
Resolved, That these resolutions
be spread on the records of the
Acona Sunday School and copy of
the same be sent to the family Of the
deceased
Respectfully submitted.
MRS. RUTH WALTON, !
JoHN BELFoRD, 'om.
April lst, 1906.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-04-05
Mrs. Fannie B. Stevens.

Mrs. Fannie Stevens was borr
April lst, 1861, and died March 29th
1905. of heart disease. She leaves 4
husband, two children and scores Of
friends to mourn her loss. The boy
80 dependent on her-still be faith
tnl, Plnkney your loss is her gain
fou were the object of her tender
care She was a model of industry
and devotion to her church and chill
dren. Her faith in God was strong
and abiding, She was a natural poet
ess Of no mean order, She was a
fine scholar, She was gifted in liter
ature; was always a help in adyanc-
ing not only her children but the
girls and boys that sought instruc,
ton, She was an ardent Sunday
School worker; she was secretary and
treasurer: she was an untiring work |
er and served in that capacity con.
tlnuously until death. She was a de- |
vout student and read many, many |
books. She will be missed by the /
whole community and her helpful
presence will be missed in the home /
But we would net call her from the
sunllt heights of the hills of God to
walk again in the mingled sunshine
and shadows OF earth. Being an in
valid for years she suffered bravely
and patiently. She suddenly fell on
peaceful sleep and entered the pain
less, sinless, endless life. She quiet
ly fell asleep in the arms of Jesus
and was laid to rest on the spot of
ground where her father, mother and
two babes rest, Weep not, husband,
children. Her earthly Journey was
done, her mission was accomplished,
and she was glad to enter into the
rest prepared for the saints
A SINCERE FRIEND.
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HHhUWAKE LUMBER %.
Notice to All Privilege Tax PAYERS.

NOTICE Is hereby siyen, as required by Sec
ton Ill OF the Privilege Tax Laws Of 1904, that
all privilege tax licenses, except those Issued
to railroads aud retail liquor dealers. will ex-
pire during the month of April and must be
renewed for twelve month during the month
OF May. unl'ss the licenses are renewed dur
ing the month of May, f. is made the duty of
the tax collector 10 collect double the amount
OF the original tax, ana rs he Is left without
any discretion Whatever In the matter / trust
thar all privilege taxpayers will promptly come
forward, procure their licenses during the
month OF May, and save me the necessity of
enforcing the heavy penalty
Wv wILBuRN,
Tan Collector
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TIN SHOP

Having bought the Baxter Wilson
Tinshop and moved into the west
room OF the Hoskins' Building, |
am now prepared to do all kinds of
Tin repair work, make your Stove
Pipes, Roof Flanges and Caps,
Bored Well Buckets, Sand Pumps,
Tin Valleys, put Cutters on your
houses and do TIN and Galvanized
Roofing. Thanking you for your
liberal patronage in the past and
asking continuance of same, | am
your to serve,
W.".HOOPER
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April lst, 1906,
The Difference Between


"a kitchen and a servants hall is
about $4,000 a year.
"a crank and reformer is that the
crank didn't succeed.
IA tugboat and the average woman
is, that the tug can whistle.
shoeing horse and a fly is that
the insect won't stay shooed.
"a politician and statesman is that
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