The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-20
KILLED BY A NEGRO
or AMUSEMENT COMPANY
 SHOT IN OPELIEkAs
snla to He Prominently Connected in Padmeah, Ky~-Carpenter serf- ousIy IntureA--Falls Ft- teem Feet and Breaks
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opelika, Nov. 1s.--(Special. ) )--Satur- day night aobut 8 o'clock, a negro shot and seriously wounded MT. Atkinson, who was connected with the Parker Amusement Company MT. Atkinson was ticket agent at the merry-go- round. He was, shot in the stomacn and while everything possible was oone for him he died Sunday night apout II o'clock. The young mans home WIS at Paducah, Ky. and 1t IS said ne was prominently connected at that place telegram has been sent to his relatives and some of his family are expected in OpeIika tonight. The officials or Opelika and Lee County are actlVely engaged in trying to apprehend the murderer, and 1t is thought that within twelve hours he will be caught.
 R. R. Baker, carpenter of Openka' was severely injured late Friday af- tarnoon. while doing some work for the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company. He was trying to place some machinery fin position when hls footing gave way and he fell fifteen feet to the ground. His collar bone and two ribs were broken by the fall Owing to his age fears are entertained that complications may arise which may prove fatal.
 Rev, J. M. Greene of Tuscaloosa, agent of the American Bible Society, preached at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Rev, Greene is kinsman of Capt R. NJ. Greene of this place. and has many friends in Opelika glad of the opportunity to hear him preach.
 Ben Murphy, pioneer citizen of Lee County, died at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. John c. Thompson, near Ope- Iika, Friday night at o'clock. His remains were inferred in Liberty Cem- etery Saturday afternoon. The funeral exercises were conducted by Rev. J. H. Wallace of the Baptist Church. Mir. Murphy is survived by three sons, James, will and vernie Murphy. and two daughters, Mrs. John Thompson and Mrs. J. T. Newman.
 Miss Maude Palmer, a student of the Alabama Conference Female College at Tuskegee, has been spending few days with her parents. pr. and Mrs. J. c. Palmer in opelika,
 Mrs. NJ. s. Logan of Atlanta, Ga.. who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. P. Lightfoot, left Saturday morning for visit to relatives in Mil ledgevilie, Ga.
 T. D. Sanford, John K. Watkins, Flake Farley l.. W. Montgomery, W. c. Wear and other Alpha Taus of ope- lika, will go to Birmingham during the Christmas holidays, to attend the sessions of the Alpha Tau Omega Fra ternity Congress, which will be held in the Magic City December 26 and 27.
 Sheriff-elect John l.. Moon. who has been confined to his room for several days with rheumatism, is able to be out and at his post of duty again.
 Mrs. w. W. Overstreet of Greens boro, who was called to Opelika by the death of her father, Capt. Frank Wat kins, returned to her home last Sat urday morning.
 Rev. K. l.. McIver, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Opelika, went to Roanoke Saturday afternoon, and preached at the Presbyterian Church of that city Sunday morning and evening.
 Mrs. R. B. Barnes entertained the Social Club at her home on Avenue A Friday evening. The house was beau tifully decorated for the occasion. Lit tie Misses Joe Douglas Williams and Ruth Barnes greeted the guests at the door. and passed the score cards. Mrs. A. M. Daughtry and Mir. J. A. Jones were successful in making the highest score at bid dominoes. Mrs. Barnes was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs W . .-- VI IxEfaes saassl.%AkEsses Mary Hudmon and Mary Burton. After the games a dainty luncheon was served, and all present declared the occasion to be one of the most pleasant of the season.
 Miss Elizabeth Buchanan of Opelika is the guest of Mrs. Oscar German in Atlanta. Ga.
 Mrs. John W Melton and daughters,