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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
LAWSON AND HTS PROXIES.
Says He Intends to Turn Them Over {
 Western Governors.

Says He Intends to Turn Them Over to
 Western Governors.
 Boston, Feb. 3.-Thomas ". Lawson left here today for Chicago armed with a large number of private proxies made out to MT. Lawson by policy holders of the Equitable, New York Life and Mutual Life Insurance Compa- nies It is Mir Lawson's intention to deliver the proxies to a committee made up of Governors of the Middle West and West proper. who have as- sembled at Chicago to discuss insurance reform
 Before his departure. Mir. Lawson declined to outline the policy he pro- poses to advocate, and he also refused to disclose the identity of the Cover nors, to whom he will deliver his proxies and who are said to be in ae- cord with him in his campaign for improvement In the methods of con- ducting the affairs of insurance compa- nies.
 A large number of clerks have been engaged at Mfr. Lawson's office for several months for the sole purpose of collecting and classifying these proxies and the number now in his possession is said to be sufficiently great to com mand a voice in the affairs of the three companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
uonv Rumors In Circulation.

Paris, Feb. S.-Although dlligent III onirv has been made in many quarters in regard to the truth of the widely circulated report to the effect that the Countess de Castellane, who was Anna Could had separated from her hus- band, Count Boni de Castellane' no con firmation could be secured in any re- liable quarter. The chief registrar or the law courts states that the antnorl- ties have not received any notice or the t intention of the Countess to sue TOT separation or divorce. Many ruhioFs have heen in circulation, however.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
England's Queen Met by King Freder'
 laIx amA Family.

Ack H1G FM4HAAJs . Copenhagen, Feb. 2.--oueen Alexan- dra arrived here this evening during a heavy snow storm. She was met by King Frederick and members of the royal family and the staff of the Brit ish legation. A large crowd saluted the queen as the royal carriage lert the station.
 It has been arranged that the body of King Christian will be conveyed to Rosuude by train and accompanied by the royal percentages who are to attend the funeral. The funeral train will be followed by another containing those invited to the ceremony.
 It was announced tonight that there was a probability that the funeral Of King Christian would be postponed un. til February Il, owing to the desire oi some foreign royal personages to at. tend who cannot arrive here earlier, n is rumored that King Edward :s among these. The services at Rosuilde will be extremely simple. The sermon will Dc preached by the Bishop Of Copsnnasen The seating capacity of the Cathedral is only 1,s00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
m-n.rt aent Id Inala.

waahIngton, Feb. 3.--A citizen cf Taxaa having gone to India to Import s herd of about 100 head of Indian cat lie known to be immune from the fever producing tick. which he will introduce into his herd In Texas. the DepaFtmens of Agriculture has sent veterinarsAn to India to inspect the cattle wltn z view to securing their entranee into tn's country free from any other diseaSe'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
CALHOUN IN WASHINGTON:
Aawhalt Controversy Cemmissionez
 a~ea aanHefarw Root.

Sees Secretary Root.
 washiugtou, Feb. 3.--W. J. Calhoun, the Presidents special eommissioner in the asphalt controversy wisn Nenss called at the State Department today to consult with. Secretary Root n relation to the presentation of facts m his official report.
 The decision of the secretary te again demand of the Venezuelan government 6 settlement of at isess it' is gaia, marks the refusal of ths state Department to accept th 2 Venezuelan contention that the, asphalt matter is a resadtudicata. having been finally decided by the Venezuelan rauYta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
n,L, r.tnIIr Rurnea.

pirminRham, Ala. Feb. 3.~-Ionlkns little Dorothy Abernathy. daughter os W. E. Abernathy, was fatally onrnsa while playing with crowd or cna.a ran who were throwing hgntea excelsior balls soaked in tugSent:ss. Tine ohild's clothing took fre When one of the balls struck ner'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
pnrn aA. A.nnn. .n10 for Mined.

Mexico City. Feb. s-The United States Mining and smsiting Company of Boston. has purchased the Real del Monte mine at Paehuca, paying for ie S4,o00,h ,h00. The company will expend Ss.e00,000 in improvements The mine was owned principally by Minister or Finance Lirnantour
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
OTHER MALTs.

finally crashed into a delivery wagon which was almost demolished. The Admiral and his wife alighted as soon as the vehicle came to . stop and pro- ceeded to their home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
r,rl,inen WiII he Trled.

Washington, Feb. S.-The board or construction of the navy has aoout decided to recommend the installatioh of turbine machinery on board either the South Carolina or the Michigan the two new battleshtns now being designed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
Ureelr ou the Rock Island.

Duran, N. M, Feb. 3.-Fifteen per- sons were injured. two of them prop ably fatally in the wreck of an east bound Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific passenger train four miles from Duran today. The prabably fatally Injured are: Louis Cohn, of El Paso, injured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
J. M. GARRETT, Civil En zine CT, I2o Catoma St. Phone 481.
MAY SEEK SEPARATION.
Countess de CasteIIane, 1t Is Said, iS
 Trying for Divorce.

London Feb. 3,-The Paris corre- spondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company says that he has confirmed from reliable sources A story that the Countess de Castallane is seeking a judicial separation from her husoahd on the grounds of nfideltty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
Prairie Fire Raging.

Omaha, Feb. 3.-A territr pra,Iie iIIe aie is burning the North Platte River taoie is lands Telephone information says u cannot be controlled
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
Admiral and Mrs. schIey in Eunawal

Admiral and Mrs. SehIey in Runaway.
 Washington. Feb. 3.---Admirnl and Mrs Winfield Scott Schley were in an
 exciting runaway accident this even
 ing, but escaped Injury. One of the horses attached to their brougham, however, was go seriously injured that 1t had to be shot. The team was frightened by an automobile. They dashed wildly along Connecticut Ave nue, a fashionable thOrou1htare and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

Yen donit have to wait Cor the WoB- derfuI Daybreak Fertilizers and Acia Ph0sphates. Imnsediate delivery,
 Marks q Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

hundred machines of ninety eight makes, valued in the aggregate at 2,o00. .ooo, were on exhibition. Besides tho exhibit of machines proper, there were 146 exhibits, accessories of all kinds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
An,omoh,Ie snow at Chicago

Chicago. Feb, S-The nttn atl,,H ,odsv automobile show opened !S most with every prospect of oeihs . . bss successful event of its kind that rsa,,y vet been held in this country Fou'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
SPECIAL.

v.., ,, O,4 xrowhIOned Sugar House MOIasses, 05c gallon gallon if you are hard to please
 BROCK GROCERY CO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
ALEXANDRA AT COPENHAGEN.

internally; Mrs. F. .Munda. Anchor N. M, injured internally. E..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
Flowers

Flowers Fancy Work, Stamping, Lunches, Homemade Cakes and Desserts.
 WOman's Exchange 22 south Perry Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

xx,u, INVITE parties to join us in this sale. rsho have property for quick disposition
 Tist same with us at once. Chandler & DouKlass- -------------r--
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
NEW INDUSTRY AT CAPITOL HEIGHTS
 CONCRETE HOLLOW BLOCKS

The public are respectfully invited to call, examine and buy these beautiful c9ncrets, HeiRhts for building houses. fences etc, we are prepared to i'll s, osdsrs Tor & thsse ss entfre house Johnston Concrete Hollow Block Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

ronK orr for our ad soon. describing 1ronerttes in detail, for this big sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
PERSONAL.

WEALTHY Ladies and gentlemen of refine- nent. anxious to marry: photograph and descriptions free. M. A. Box ', Canon City. Colo. 16
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

REAL ESTATE Auction saie-Togsther with ntbsr valuable real estate we will sell to the highest bidder. House and Lot No. 4l2 fihh St. at the Basin. Court Square, IF e'cIocls Monday, February 10th; unless sold al private sale before
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

which builds up a weak and debilitated system. 1t aids and hastens the recovery to health and vigor to the
 SIX AND c0NVALEScEHT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
9Iz5
w. B. Davidson, Real Estate and Insurance,
 6 i-2 \. Court st,

v tsG Ms svuft Sts
 A Column of Wants,
 FIRsT--I have a customer for cot tage In Ward Five; can pay $2oo eash and s25 per month.
 sEC0ND--To find a purchaser Tor very desirable residence on Ntrginld1 Avenue. It contains seven roous hho modern convenlences. Price, $4,2oo'
 THIRD--A party wishes to buy a home in Ward One. Does not wish to go west of whitman Street Can pay Si,000 cash and $30 per month.
 FOURTH-I wish asfew more names on my list of purchasers for tne l,oVo acres of farm lands l am oHering to sell on monthly payments l VII seil them in 40-acre tracts, payaoie SLV ! cash and s10 per month. To make the offer still more attractiye-after tweive monthly installments have been paid, will divide the remainder Into five an nuai payments, which will be less than sb per month.
 MYLAsT WANT IN THIS COLUMN Is to get In communication with parties desiring to buy real estate. and learn their wants so that I can address my self to meeting them.
 w. B. 2 avidson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

FOR sALE--or rent, 412 Clayton: 26 Gold thwaite 5le Clayton (new1 these are 2-story residences; modern and In good, first-ciass neighborhoods. Rents reduced. Prices req SC nabe and on long terms. Chandler & Douglass. Exclusive Agents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

FOR sALE--My place 800 Plum St. six room house, large hall, large verandahs. electric lights, city water, large stable, bearing orchard all kinds of fruit, lot f5ox 156, one block from school house. An at tractiye home or good investment. Will give close price to a quick buyer, If in-
 tsresteds Address ", A uiericht, care or Dunlap Mere. Co. Mobile. Ala II
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

FOR SALE-NEW 4-room house near Capitol for S2.75c; good neighborhood and paved sidewalks. Benj. F. Hardeman 22 South
 Perry Street II
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

FOR SALE-That six acres right in town for almost a song. and let you do the sing ing Only s2l00. Benj. r. Hardeman,
 20 South Perry Street II
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

FOR SALE--New cottage, six rooms: all modern Improvements; will sell at price you can't duplicate 1t for; large lot, stable. Near Sayre Street School; bargain. Part cash. balance per cent. Exit. care Advertiser;
 su-tf-ii
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

wANTED-Sewing. children's clothes. shirt waists, suits. etc Prices reasohable. Mrs
 RI Lamar. 1ss Jeff Davis Avenue. 2s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04
w. B. 2 avidson.
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.

FOR sALE--I5O acres on woodley. Road, about four miles from city. Just the size for nice farm and only thirty minutes drive. White neighbors live on all sides Terms part cash. balance at per cent. interest
 Chandler & Douglass. II
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-04

FOR sALE-Piantation of between 800 and sysveI syS road. A number of aood tenant houses on the place. Only s2o per acre
 Also 30f acres five miles Court Square for esk ner acre This place Is also on gravel IoSu hS.u1.rtIsar eIS ii
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-06
I. o. o 2. Decoration paz.

Point Pleasant Lodge, No. SO,
1. o .. F.. observed Decoration
Day last Sunday in a most beauti-
full and appropriate ceremony.
The Lodge met at their hall at l 80
P. NJ, and after some preliminary
work, marched in full regalia to
the old cemetery, each member
carrying wreaths and bouquets of
lovely flowers and evergreens,
where the graves of departed broth
ers were decorated. Here. also,
Juge George Poffenbarger deliv-
cred fine memorial address, touch
ing upon the beauties of the
Order and of its grand mission in
the world.
Hon. Rankin Wiley, as Noble
Grand, and Mr.. Robert Kiger. as
Chaplain, performed their carts in
an able and impressive manner,
and were highly appreciated by
their listeners.
During the exercises some ex-
oellent music was furnished from q
large platform wsgon. decorated
with bunting and flowers, the
choir being composed of the fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen: Miss
Blanche Stone, organist; Miss Kate
Steinbaoh, Mesdames Chas. Ellison
and 0 B. Harper, Messrs. Frank
Ellison and j. 81. Norton and DIR.
Will Stone.
After the ceremonies at the old
cemetery a committee of three Odd
Fellows went to Lone Oak ceme-
terry and decorated the graves of
members there, while committees
at Henderson, Pleasant Flats and
other points in the county. did a
like service for deceased Odd Fell
lows buried in those sections.
By request of Point Pleasant
Lodge the graves of two members
buried at Gallipolis will be looked
after by the Gallipolis Lodge next
Sunday. June 10.
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Are a Nuisance.

In too many places throughout
the CITY awnings in front of stores
are placed 80 low that tall man
finds difficulty in navigating there
under without exceedingly danger
to his head gear, and on several CO.
oasions recently elongated gentle
men have been much provoked to-
ward profanity by the action of a
low awning in carrying away or
crushing hat There Is an ordin-
anoe covering the height of awnings
aud there is a general wish on the
part of the elongated pedestrians
that it be enforced.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-06
Beautiful and Valuable Property
Sold.

The beautiful snd valuable pro
pertY owned by the late Judge F.
A. Guthrie, located on the Ganley
river. comprising a large tract of
timber and coal lands, on which
the Judge had built a handsome
summer residence, has been sold by
DIR. L. V Guthrie for the sum of
$4,000. The greater part of this
property was purchased by Wash
ington parties, who. it is said will
take measures towards mining the
coal that uuderlies the tract
Many a West Virginia party has
been delightfully."- entertained by
DR.. and Mrs Guthrie at this fine
summer home, who. no doubt, for
personal reasons will regret the
sale of the propertY.-Huntington
Herald.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-06
Drowned.

Mr.. A. L. Hyson, landlord of the
depot eating house at Logan, Ohio.
and Mr.. Clem Kreig. night yard
master of the Hooking Valley
Railroad, at that place, went fish
ing in the Hooking river Friday
night. May %. and in crossing the
river in a boat occupied by Mr.
Hyson alone. it upset, and in spite
of the fact that he was a good
swimmer he drowned. Mr.. Kreig,
was formerly of this place having
been employed for years on the Z
& M. Ry.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-06
WATERLOO
Correspondence, 1.


Please give me small space In
your valuable paper to report mem.
orial day at Rifles Chapel and at
Shiloh churches. Rifles Chapel is
located east of the towr of Leon.
about three miles. Shiloh is located
two miles north of Leon, both are U.
b. Churches, and are in prosperous
conditions. Rev. j. NJ. Hart is pas
tor at Rifles and Rev. S. Halterman
is pastor at Shiloh.
Services began at Rifles Chapel at
$3.50 a. M, the Sunday School was
formed in line with all others present
and marched up to the graveyard.
just above tho church, and after sing
ing Twill There bel any Stars in My
Crown" Bro. Willard Greenlee of
fered prayer, after which all the
graves were beautifully decorated
with flowers. Returning to the church
the following program was taken up:
Prayer by Rev. Wesley Garrison; adj
dress of welcome by II. F. Smith; adj
dress, what this day teaches, by Will
lard Greenlee, why we decorate, by
A s. Rifle; the soldiers that still sur
vive, and their duty to their dead
comrades, Charles Rifle; closing re-
marks by Rev. Wesley Garrison and
A. 8. Rifle. 1t was pronounced by
all good service.
Services at Shiloh began at p. M,
singing by the congregation; prayer
by Rev: L. nj Carder, P. E., of Hunt
ing District U. B. Church. Ad-
dress of welcome, by A. s. Rifle; ad-
dress by Rev. L. NJ. Carder, subject,
voices of the departed; address by j.
A. Caste, subject, Diamonds in the
rough; address by Rev. ]. NJ. Hart,
subject, memories of the departed;
address by Willard Greenlee, subject
our flag and what it means: closing
address by A. s. Rifle, subject, the
coming future. Both services were
entertaining and profitable; the talk
was good and SO was the singing. The
impressions and memories of this day
services will abide with us.
f. A. MORRISON.
Chairman of Committee.
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OLD TOWN.

Correspondence, 4
The recent showers OF rain were
very helpful to the grow ng crops.
The hay crop viii be comparatively
light, and the wheat crop win proba-
bly, be less than an average crop.
The prospect is good for a large
yield of blackberries ami fair yield
of apples.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. White. of Deb
by, were the guests of Mrs. Whites
sister, Aunt Bette Mcdaniel and fam
lily, on Decoration Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Knopp ceIebrat-
ed the first anniversary of their mar.
riage on last Thursday, by enter
tanning at dinner. some of their rela-
tiyes and friends, whose names are
given as follows: Mrs. Lena Warner
and little son, Burdett, of Cottage
vile. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. W. White. OF
Debby. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. CIendenin
and daughter, Miss Ruby.
Squire Ball and family, of the vi
entity of Clay Lick, were the guests
of Mrs. Ball's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Yeager, last Sunday.
John Machir and little daughter,
Clara, of the vicinity of Flat Rock,
paid a visit to his sister, Mrs. Fanny
Machir and family, from Saturday
evening till Sunday evening.
NV. Yeager, of Heights, spent Sat
urday and Sunday with relatives in
this vicinity.
Mrs. Lena Warner and little son, of
Cottageville, returned to their home
last Saturday, after spending few
days at the home of her brother, j. s.
Knopp.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. johnson and three
children, of Raymond City, spent a
part of last week at the home of Jerry
Bungarner- Mr.. Johnson is brother
to Mrs. Bumgarner.
Aunt Sarah Yeager was quite sick
last Saturday afternoon, but she is
better at this writing.
Rev. Ihle, Presbyterian minister
OF Morgantown, held a series ofmeet-
ings in Pleasant Flats church, which
began on last Wednesday evening
and closed on Sunday evening. He is
an able preacher and an excellent
singer.
The Ladies Aid Society at Bethel,
have decided to have a "Chi dren's
Day" service in connection with the
4th of July celebration. Refreshments
will be served and proceeds will be
given to the church.
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Closing Agreement.
Democrat.

We. the undersigned merchants
of the town of Point Pleasant,
West Virginia. agree to close our
place of business at Z O'Clock p m.
each evening of the week except
ing on Saturdays, from Monday,
June 4th. 1906, to June 1st, 1907.
excepting from the LIST Monday in
December, 1906 until the 18th day
of December, 1906; and at II
o'clock m on the following legal
holidays:
Labor Day. Thanksgiving end
Christmas. Any agreement here
to-tore made that is in conflict
herewith is null and void
]. Friedmun & Co, FiIson Bros, !. Bear
man, J. &. Srortz, L. s. Knapp, D. s. Snyder,
l. J. Williamson, B. Franklin, Jr, H. Le-
vine, B. franklin, Mrs &. L. whaley, J. B.
Tippett, K T. McKinstry, A F. Kisar. II. X.
Kirker, Zuspan & Co., Mrs VIM. Kenny,
Point Pleasant Furniture & Carpet Co,
J. W. Rhoades & Co. George Miller The H.
G. Nease Co
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-06-06
WATERLOO.
Correspondence, June A.

correspondence, June 4.
Miss Florence Greenlee returned
Monday from a few days visit to her
aunt, Mrs. Clark Rice, and uncle, Mr..
Delos Jenkins, of Ten mile The lat
ter, we regret to say, is quite ill.
G.. w. Hill. of Rock Castle, was in
this vicinity one day last week. He
said there were no locusts in his
neighborhood, but at times their roar
is almost deafening here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rifle visited
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rifle, at Nat, last
week.
Gardens look fine since the rain.
five weeks are just peeping through
the ground.
Mrs. w. III. Devices and children
visited her mother, Mrs. Sayre, on
Pond Lick, last week, and attended
the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs.
Jacobs.
We are glad to note that Miss Clara
Rifle is improving after having been
quite i'll for the last three months.
Mrs. NJ. o. Raines is the owner of a
copy of 1.-The Jungle" of which she is
quite proud. 1t is of the "Sustainers
Edition." and has the following no.
tice: IAN appeal was published in
the socialist press for advance orders
to make possible the publication OF
this book About 5000 copies were
ordered, of which this is one" The
book has been published about Il
weeks, and is being translated into
six foreign languages.
AIR. Mike Caste and Mrs. Julia Sny.
der, of Elmwood. were married Sun
day, June 3rd. They have the best
wishes of their many friends.
George Rifle is visiting his daugh.
ter, Mrs. Floyd Pickens, of Capehart.
Cleopatra.
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FLOATING MerrY.Go Round.

The only floating merry-go-
round in the world is at the wharf,
and will remain for a few days.
Captain A. j. Needles, of Ken
tucky, was the originator of this
novel merry-go-roudd and had the
large model boat with a cabin
built at Ironton. The boat is
48x104 the merry go-round is one
of the best and largest made.
This is the first trip of the boat
having made its start from Pome.
roy, Ohio, only few days ago.
Captain Needles says that they
keep the best of order on their
boat and pay particular attention
to the care of children.
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a snspioioas Character.

On last Thursday our officers ar
rested suspicious looking negro.
and now have him in Jail. He is
supposed to be crazJ. but our off,
Gers are of the opinion that he is
an escaped criminal, and is pretend
ing to be crazy. He is dark. about
5 feet 8 or 9 inches tall. weighs
about 40 or $50 pounds; wears q
blue overall JACKET. dark shirt,
dark pants and a 6reman's cap.