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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-05-18
ATTENDANCE IS LARGE.
Presbyterian General Assembly Meets
at Des MoInes.

Presbyterian General Assembly Meets
at Des MoInes.
Des Moines, May 1S.-promptly at
IL o'clock the retiring moderator, DR..
James D. Moffatt, dropped the gavel
calling to order the l1Sth session OF
the general assembly Of the Presby-
terian church In America. Nearly the
entire body of commissioners, NUM-
bering 750. and their alternates, OF
equal number, together with many
more interested spectators, filed the
great auditorium when Moderator Moi
fatt announced the body convened.
The interior of the big convention
hall is handsomely decorated with
flags, bunting and banners. Through
out the audience is seen the faces OF
representatives Of more than dozen
nationalities, many attending the as
sembly as commissioners and others
here. because of the great interest the
sessions have aroused. The retiring
moderator, prior to delivering his ad'
dress, spoke of the meetsng and the
Significance of 1t and then delivered
the opening sermon.
Decatur, H., May 18.-The seventy
sixth annual meeting Of the Cumber'
land Presbyterian general assembly
was called to order here by the stated
clerk, Rev. J. M. Hubert of Marshall
Mo-, who presided because OF the alb
sence of the moderator. DIR. Hubber'
Is himself an cxmoderator..
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1906-05-18

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
MARRIAGE OF MISS PEARCE

The following account of a marriage l in Columbus, Ga, is taken from the Columbus Enquirer-Sun: I The wedding of Miss Katherine Pearce of Columbus, and Mir. John Ray I Jones of Montgomery which was soi- emnized last evening at the residence of the young lady's parents. Mir. and I Mrs. George A. Pearce, No. 1519 Second | avenue, was in every respect the beau 1 tiful and impressive ceremony that had been anticipated by the friends of the l young couple.
 | the young people. interest In this we'd ding was very keen. and Columbus so ciety was largely represented at the ceremony The residence, decorated throughout with the most exquisite taste. was indeed beautiful, and throng- | ed as it was with the invited guests, | the home presented gay and animated appearance. Among those present were quite a number from other cities, in cluding relatives of the groom. The ceremony was one of strikin g
 beauty and impressiveness in every de-
 tail! Twelve pretty girl friends sur rounded the fair young bride as gar
 charming little girls. bewitching in
 their dainty loveliness.
 1 Miss Effie May Pearce was maid of
 henor and MT. J. M Jones, of Mont | gomery. brother of the groom was
 best man.
 pr. AshbS Jones, pastor of the First Baptist Church performed the cere- | mony.
 Following the ceremony there was a
 beautiful reception at which delight l full refreshments were served. The
 couple left on the 9:30 Central of Geor 1 gia train for Macon. From that city
 they go to Memphis, and thence to St.
 Louis. being absent several weeks on
 their wedding journey.
 The wedding was an occasion of in
 terest in the social circles of two Estates, The pretty young bride ha
 been one of the most charming ana
 thoroughly popular girls in local so
 ciet ss and has many friends in Geor gia and Alabama cities where she has visited. MT Jones Is a son of Colonel
 and Mrs. W. B. Jones of Montgomery, | and is prominent young business
 man of that city, being connected witt
 the large wholesale house of Jones ans
 Ray.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
omcers Are Elected.

The annual meeting of Fulton Lodge A T. and A. M at orrviile was held few days ago and elected officers for the ensuing term. Dr. F. M. Peterson. president of the Girls Industrial school at Montevallo was the guest of Fulton Lodge and attended a barbecue given b ythe lodge that afternoon. His en- thusiasm in great measure helped In reviving the interest of the members in the work of the order.
 Officers were elected as follows pr. R. L. Sutton worshipful master; J. T.
 Hardaway. senior warden; J. | kel- lev. junior warden; and E. Dunaway, treasurer; J. W. Lovett. secretary; ". s. Randall, senior deacon; Dr. J. w Wilson, junior deacon; A BlannY tier
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
Bullock Shoe Co.

management of the bureau has been rendered to A. J. Skaters of Birming- ham and 1t is understood that he will accept. The position will pay a hand some salary. He was selected by the committee after thorough investigation and is believed to be the best man that could be secured. For a number of years Mir Skaters has worked in the rate and freight department of rail- roade and is thoroughly familiar with the Fate question. The Freight Bureau will be established here July l and be- sides the management of the bureau Mir. Skaters will also act as secretary of the Commercial and Industrial As- soeiation and will be allowed to select an assistant. The merchants of the city are very much elated over the es- tabiishirg of the Freight Bureau and are confident that it will be the means of saving the business houses of the city thousands of dollars annually.
 Quarters Tn which the Bureau will be located are now being sought.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
1 AM NOT
 SWEARING OFF HAVE TRIED THAT PLAN roo
 OFTEN.
 THERE IS NOTHING IN IT. Hut I Am Swearing to Convince the skepticaI That the Worst Drunk ard on Earth Can Be Cured
 of the Drink Habit.
THERE IS NOTHING IN IT.

We have from time to time published testimonials from persons who claimed to have been relieved from all desire or necessity for aleonolF t.psaniais sumnianiis is were signed by persons who had been greatly benefited. Today we publish the sworn statement of MT NJ. A Gas, per of Staunton, H., who was cured of alcoholism by the James treatment, which he recommends to the public in the highest terms.
 HIS OATH.
 @T hereby solemnly swear that on November 1, placed myself under the James treatment for drunkenness. had drunk whiskey fifteen or twenty years, was in bad physical condition my former health and will power.
 My name Is M. A. Casper: reside and a carpenter by trade In exactly three weeks after my arrival return ed home a cured man. and have abso- rnand for alcoholic stimulants. I am ir full possession of my faculties, have absolute control of myself ana VIII power that I can depend oa. whereas
 T enjoy a good appetite and al night sleep like a log. waut to make this statement as smphasis @ as s IS pos sd their attention called from time to time if the most glowing terms, to various preparations for the cure of drunken ness, until the English language has been almost exhausted of adjectives. when 1t comes to emphasizing a truly wonderful preparation, in a way that will convince them that 1t is something out of the ordinary and one of the greatest boons for suffering humanity that has ever been discovered. q hope every drinking man that reads this will go to you. for treat, ynenf as he will Undoubtedly be cured of all thirst for alcoholic stimulants and will be put in fine physical condi-
 M. A. Casper.
 astauotop I'll
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
Nephew of Paul Krurer.

nephew of the late Paul Kruger, F. Rolf Dewall, who is now a Presby- terian preacher, but formerly was a general in the Boer army. was taken sick near here on a train today and stopped over here. Mir. DewaIrs sick ness was learned by the Presbyterian and other ministers of the city and his wants were looked after. MT Dewall is the pastor of a German Presbyte- rian church near New Orleans and was on his way home when he was taken sick.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
prenarinr for the Fair.

During the past week large force of men were put to work at the Selma Driving Park so that everything VIII be in readiness by the time of the ar rival of the date for holding the sec ond annual fair of the Central Ala bama Fair Association. Just wltoln the railing by the judges stand there will be built a tan bark arena in which the horse show will be held each af- ternoon and evening. The coming fair promises to be one of the largest ever held in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
BREADI

Fresh every afternoon including Sum day.
 All kinds of delicious Bread: Graham, Whole Wheat, Rye and Boston Brown Bread.
 Also fresh Rolls every day. Try DOwe's Breads once
 Then you just can't get along with any other kind.
 Dowe's Bread is best.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
prcxrTTxyaDswoRTH.

The following invitations have been received in Montgomery: MT. and Mrs. M. s. Wadsworth re- quests the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter. Sallie Lafayette, to MT. Charles Aston Pick cit, on the evening of June the twen- tieth, nineteen hundred and six, at 63o o'clock, in the NJ. E. Church, South, at
 Prattville, Alabama. Reception, to II at tha home of the bride.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
Wcnncr1 and Society

f '. V W sstsott, Gladys steed. Lizzie Sue and Louis McPherson. Tryphena Tennille, Bessie McKcithern and Mcssrs. Frank Gordon. Portis McKeithern, MT. Stewart w. Jones, Cruiser Graves, George Steed and Frank Poole. The party returning Friday morning
 Mrs Pertha Kohn has returned from Alexander City.
 Friends in Montgomery have received invitations to. the marriage of Miss Mary Virginia Burnett and MT, I liar ry Dey which will occur on Wednes- day. June 27th. at 12 o'clock at St. Marys Church. The bride Is the daughter of Mir and Mrs. John Donald kurnett
 Miss Myrtle Coleman leaves Monday for Mobile to attend the Grube-Page wed- ding.
 Mrs. Mary Van Thornton is spending a few days in Birmingham, the guest of her aunt. Mrs. T. R. Mccarty
 Miss Lizzie Vaughn has gone to visit relatives in Tuskegee.
 The annual picnic of the Clayton Street Baptist Church will be given at Pickett Springs on Thursday. Cars will leave the church at a. m.
 german at Pickett Springs on Fri day evening was led by MT. Everet Jackson with Miss Clementine Marks. Miss Elizabeth Moseley of Unior, Springs Is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. H. M. Hobbie, at her home on Court Street.
 
 Mr and Mrs. T. B. Thompson have returned from Chattanooga, where they have been visiting relatives
 Mir. and Mrs. Palmer Carter of Jo- haanesburg. South Africa, are the guests Of Mfr. and Mrs. Clifford Lanier. Mir. And Mrs. Leslie Gilbert have re- turned from St. Louis.
 Miss Carrie West has returned from a visit to friends in C'uthbert, Ga. Mrs R. J. Chambers and Misses La- mar and Margaret Chambers have gone to Valdosta,- Ga, to attend the Fer rell-Dalton wedding.
 Miss Mildred Jones is visiting friends near Blocton.
 Misses Bldncne Monr ana Hiiud Mofit1 have returned from New Orleans, where they have been attending school. Mrs. E. W Bray and children have gone to Columbiana to join MT. Bray. Miss Dorothy Ensel of Knoxville, Tenn. is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Bernheimer.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Noble have re- turned from Centreville where they have been visiting friends.
 Miss Bessie Miles has zane to Mem- phis to visit friends.
 Mr and Mrs. J. P. Kohn and family are at Mt Airy. Ga, for the summer. MT. and Mrs. Robert Ashley have gone to Tate Springs and Asheville. Miss Hammond of stevensonville, Ohio, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. F.. Lutz, at her home on Madison Avenue.
 Mrs. J. c. Finley has gone to Pass Christian, where she will visit her brother, MT. James A Pierce of New Orleans, who is sumnering at Pass Christian.
 Miss Blanche Moore has returned from New Orleans. where she has been attending Newcomb College. MT. and Mrs. Merritt y'andiver and baby have returlksd from Nashville, Tenn, where they have been the guests of her mother. Mrs F. c. Pryor.
 Miss Maude Smith sf Selma is vis- iting Miss Theresa Blakey at her home on Bellinger Heights.
 MT. Boylston Smith has gone to North Carolina, where he will spend several weeks in the mountains.
 Miss Floy Smith has returned rom LeGrand, where she went to attend the Underwood Boyd wedding. Mrs. F. M. Tharen and daughter, Miss Bessie Tharen. who have been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
Fire Near Cotton NIilIn.

At 9:30 o'clock tonight fire was dis covered in a small house near the Caw- thon Cotton Mills in the northern part of the city. he house was almost com pletely destroyed and the flames spread to an adjoining cottage which was also badly damaged. How the fire origi- mated is not known. The loss is placed at about $2.00o, which is partly coy- cred by insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
SELMA CITY COURT
CRIMINAL CASES TO BE HEARD
 THIS WEEK.
workmen at Selma Driving Park Mak- ing Preparations for the Holding of the Next Central Ala
 bnma Fair.
Advertiser Bureau,


 Selma, June 16
 For the past two weeks the City Court of Selma has been in session and has been grinding away upon non-jury civil cases While the docket of the court was composed of a great number of these cases none of them was of much interest and the majority of the cases called had a hearing.
 The criminal week of the court will begin Monday and jurors have been summoned for that week. While there are quite a number of criminal cases to be heard by the juries there Is no capital cases on the docket for this term. The next week will very prob- ably finish up tho work of this ses- sion, and the court will adjourn until next January.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
JAMES HOME REMEDIES.

whiskey. wine and beer habits ..$12.5o Tobacco or snuff habits .. .. 500 Cigarette and cigar habits 500
 Hypodernic and internal remedies for drug habits of all kinds specially prepared to meet requirements In each individual case. Free samples furnish ed drug users. Send for literature and testimonials. Address in confidence, Charles B. James, or James Sanito- rum, Memphis. Tenn; Charles z: James or James Sanitorium, 221 Missouri Trust Building, St. Louis, Mo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
Three Before Commissioners.

In the Court of United States Com missioner I. M. Lloyd this afternoon three cases were tried. The first was against Bridges Mendenhall, white man from near Lamison. and the charge against him was selling whis- key without license. He was bound over in the sum of $15o to await the action of the Federal grand jury which will convene here in November.
 Joseph Wilson, a negro from near Sardis, was arrested son charge or threatening a United States oficer while he was executing warrant. The casa was. postponed for hearing until next Saturday and as the negro was unable to make $500 bond he was sent to jail.
 Hubbard Montgomery, a negro from Wilcox County, was tried for selling whiskey without license. He was bound over in the sum of $1,00o to await action of the next Federal grand jury .-t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
Kodak snaps finished, Tresslar's studio.

It was to be expected that the bad odor emanating from the beef trust would be greatly intensified during hot weather
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
ALABAMA SOCIETY IN
 NEW YORK A SUCCESS.

Miss Martha Young writes from New York:
 "The Alabama Society is on its feet now and going to be a real success under Col Frank Caffey, He makes a success of everything he touches and he is whole -heartedly interested in this. The Alabamians here are all en- thusiastic admirers of his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

her son, MT. D. O. Secrest, at 54 Hol- combe Street.
 Miss Clara Ellen Forbes will enter tain at house party at the home of her parents, Captain and Mrs. A. G. Forbes, on South Court Street, this week, her guests arriving Tuesday. A number of delightful and informal af- fairs have been planned for the enter tainment of the party. On Wednesday evening Miss Forbes will entertain al a program dance at Pickett Springs. The grand march will be led by MT Sam Jones and Miss May Collins of Birmingham. The house party guests include Miss May Collins of Birming- ham. Miss Berney Ray Waddell of Me ridian. Miss. Miss Lille Radcliffe oi Mobile, Miss Marie Webb of Mobile Miss Harriet Woodruff of Decatur. Ms: Eugenia Smith of Prattville, Miss Lula Radcliffe of Mobile, Miss Margaret Webb of Mobile and MT. Oscar Field of St. Louis.
 Miss Irene Thweatt has as her guests Misses Tallulah and Mary Davis of Davenport.
 Miss Pearl Zimmerman, who has been the guest of Mrs. oma P. Larkin fol the past two weeks, returned yester- day to her home in Troy.
 The friends of Mrs. Warren regret to learn of her illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. c. w. Andrews on Dexter Avenue.
 Miss Pauline Torbert who has been visiting Miss Elizabeth Williams. has returned to her home in Lafayette. 
 Mrs. John R. Moore of Tuscaloosa will arrive tomorrow and be the guest of Miss Katie Hicks at her home on Clayton Street
 Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Pearson have re- turned from a visit to Texas, where he went to attend the State Dental As sociation Convention i'll Galveston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

John N. Cammack, of Mobile, yester- day received an appointment as notary public, from the office of the Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
Companies Which wll Pay.

San Francisco, June 16.-The thirty two insurance companies that rejected the suggestion of a seventy-five cent compromise put forward by sixty-one of their associates in the under writ CTS bureau, have received two additions to their number The Insurance Com pany of North America and the Niagara of New York. have announced that they will pay up dollar for dollar on their losses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
The Nettie Quill Arrives.

The steamer Nettie Quill reached tne city wharf this afternoon at o'clock from Mobile The boat brought up good passenger list and small amount of freight After remaining here seN- eral hours and taking on considerable freight the Quill started on ner return trip to Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
Social and PernonaI.

Mir and Mrs. D.. F. Land have gone to Coden to spend a couple of weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
YOU CAN BE CURED AT HOME.

Where 1t is impossible for patient to visit the James Sanitoriums we will furnish our specially prepared home remedies, which can be successfully used in the treatment of alcoholism drug addictions. cigarette and tobacco habits, where we can have the honest co-operation of the patient
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
IN COMPLIMENT TO REV. AND

MRS. sTAKELY.
 Mrs. R. Tillis entertained at recep- tion on Friday afternoon in honor or Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Stakely when the occasion was a delightfully."- en5os- nble one attended by large number of friends of the guests of honor. The home was prettily and tastefully adorn : cd for the event in palms, ferns and ~hoire cut flowers.
 A beautiful feature or the afternoon was the presentation to the guests of honor of a handsome slumber robe, g gift to them from a number of tn, members of the First Baptist Church Tho robe is a black satin hand em broidered in floral designs. the work 0 tho members of the Court Street Circle ot the First Baptist Church. It lined with quilted old gold satin. Tn presentation speech was made by Mrs. c. Kolb, who said in presenting tn beautiful gift to Rev. and Mrs. stakely
 TO accomplish a good work Is al ways q source of delight and pleasure and 1t is with the greatest pride loof upon the grand work we have done the past few months in making this slum Der robe. Only willing hands and hearts could have accomplished as much as VI have, and while each one has done what she could. still feel that specla mention is due two of our band--Mrs. Tillis and Mrs. Payne--to Mrs. Tiliis who kindly donated the material and t Mrs. Payne who first conceived tn idea. and was an inspiration from th time the first to the last stitch WI taken.
 Through the iiberality of our frienl' we have been able to realize a hand some sum in this slumber robe whicf of course Is very gratifying, but who gives us greatest pkide and pleasure to b~ able to present this labor of ou hands to our beloved pastor and hi' wife, To you, pr. and Mrs. Stakely. this small token of love and esteem Is of fered, to show our appreciation of you earnest and unselfish devotion to our church work
 Each flower is woven with thoughts of love which shall last through years as your 1abors will blossom and live through year ito come.
 May this slight token of our love and esteem ever remind you of our gratitude for the grand and noble work you are doing, not only for the Bap- lists of Montgomery but for the State of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Miss Talliaferro of Virginia is the at- tractive guest of Miss Rose Weaver at her home on Lauderdale Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Mrs. W. S. Reese has gone to Bruns- wick, Ga, to visit her parents, MT. ana Mrs Boiling Whitfield. Before return ing Mrs. Reese will visit Cumberland Island and St. Simons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
News in Brief

Owing to the fact that the docket of civil cases in the City Court was not completed yesterday at noon the meeting of the Montgomery bar to take action upon the death of Capt. John G. Finley and Henry H. Matthews. clerk of the court, was postponed until next Saturday at noon. The announcement was made in the court room yesterday by Gen. John W 4. Sanford.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Miss Elizabeth Winter Is spending some time with relatives at Perdioo Bay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

When come girls have their voices tivate them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
SPECIAL MONDAY.

10 pounds Standard Granulated su- gar for UI.OO.
 BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Mrs. John MoIlwain will entertain on Wednesday at her home about three miles from town at a barbecue, compH- mentary to Misses McIlwain and Cal len who are visiting Mrs. Will Pea cock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Miss Lucie Rivers McKeithen and sister, Mary Ella, have gone 10 Ne" Orleans to visit relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Mrs. w. A. Ulbricht and children of Mobile, formerly of this city, arc visit ing relatives and friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Mrs. c. Pashurst, Mrs. Browder Finn and little son, William, left yesterday morning over the Seaboa-d Air Line for trip to Savannah and Tybee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Miss Agile Davis has returned to her home in Birmingham after visiting Mrs. M. s. Smith .-T.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Miss Mary Fitzpatrick has gone to Birmingham, where she will spend the week with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Mrs. Fred Meyer and two daugnters Mary Lillian and Estelle, have gone to Talladega Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
PERSONAL ITEMS

Mother Placide, Superior of Loretta Academy of Cape GirardeAu. Mo, ac- companied by Sisters Stanislaus of that institution, are in the city the guests of the mother of the latter, Mrs Mary ODwyer, at her home on Clayton Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

for two days the guests of MT. and Mrs. James s. Pinckard, will leave this morning for Atlanta. From there they will go to College Park 10 vislt MI; M,; eo to the mountains of North Caro- ina to spend some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Mrs. M P. Secrest is at home with her son, MT. D. o. Secrest, at 54 Hol- combe Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Mrs. wn. L. Macey accompanied hv Misses Elizabeth and Alice Macey and Dr. William s. Macey. Jr., have zone to Kentucky, to visit Mrs. Ma cey's mother, Mrs Mary Franklin Saw ape
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
Complimentary to Misses Mciiwatn and CaIlen.

The sracious home of MT. and Mrs. vii Peacook was thrown open on Fri dav afternoon to a large number of vonn9 ladies when Mrs. Peacock enter fsineI at cards in honor of her guests. Misses Sarah Callen of Montevallo and McIlwain of South Carolina Four hand euchre was played at seven tables ont on the large veranda which was prettily decorated with stately palms and potted flowers. The score cards were hand-painted butterflies and the prize, a lovely water color. was won by Miss Mary Young After the games delicious ices and cake were enjoyed.