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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
MR. MURPHY ILL.

SuHering From Congestion of the
 Langs n Virginia.
 The friends of Edgar Gardner Mur- phy will regret to learn that he has been quite i'll at Fortress Monroe. Va. He has been suffering with an attack of congestion of the lungs.
 At one time his condition was quite serious. while Mir. Murphy Is still . very sick man, he Is much better. The gratifying word comes from Virginia, that he will recover from the illness which was so serious at one time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
WAITING ON SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Coustrucsion Company Ready to Buiid New Railroad.

Huntsville, Dec, 14--fSpeciai)- Tracy W, Pruitt. one of the directors of the Nashville and Huntsville Raii- way. has received a telegram from l. w. Mccord. of the American Construc- tion Company. of New York. stating that the construction company woule he ready to begin building the road if the subscribers to the stock would deposit the money by that time. j.
 The financial troubles of the past few weeks have caused a hitch in the enterprise, but MT. Pratt is confident that the subscribers will get their part of the contract in readiness in few weeks and he expects to see the work of construction of the new road pe' gin earfy in the approaching new year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
WALTER SHIP JURY
 FAILS TO AGREE

@ Birmingham, Dec, 14--(Special)-- The jurors in the case of Walter Shipp the boy charged with killing Clarence Gray, near Warrior several months ago. reported to Judge Weaver that they were unable to agree early this evening.
 The Judge said he would be in court Sunday morning if the jury was able to return a verdict.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
Net Much q . Rss.slss .

Over in France they prosecute man for saying hard things against the army. France Is supposed to be . republic but she is q long ways from being the same kind of one az the other Napoleon to be Emperor. They are not the stun out of which fepublics arc buift.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
TO MEET~N PRATT CITY.
Northern Methodists in Session 4

Boaz.
 Birmingham, Dec. Especial. )-At the forty-first session of the Alabama Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. North. at Boaz. It has been decided to meet next wear in Pratt City in the Birmingham district. Bishop Wilson. of Chattanooga. who is presiding at this conference. will come to Birmingham after Announcing his appointments Monday and will de- liver a sermon in the local Northern Methodist Church and will also talk to the student body at the Mason City College for negroes. established by the Freedman's Aid Society headquarters In Cincinnati.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
rt,. Chr,stmas Tree.

Huntsville, Dec, 14-tSpecial)-The Huntsville lodge of Elks decided last night to begin preparations. for their annual Christmas tree for the benefit of the poor children. strong com, mittee was appointed. The tree will be had in the new theatre on Christ mas eye.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

We have nice assortment of little Red Chsirs, Rockers and Tables for the childrcn-
 Graves-ArnoldNF Furniture Company. .s lO6 Dexfer Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
New Pastsr Arrives.

Huntsville, Dec. l4--(Special)- )--Rev. S E. Wassou. the new pastor of the First Methodist church. arrived in Huntsville last night from Tuscaloosa. and will hold his first service here on Sunday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Dining-Roona Sets in Solid Mahog- any, Golden, Chartered and Weafhered Oak, at prices that will suit your pock- etbook.
 Grayes-ArnoId Furniture Company. IO8 Dexter Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

back has been source of curiosity. for all who meet him The paperD' have talked of 1t and visitors have
 spoken of it, but 1t has not yet been
 explained The people are interpret ing the smile to suit themselves. sa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

CLOCKS,
 Bronze, smaII Cola Dressef Cleeas, Hanasene Crystal Regulateru. ENTERTAINMENT
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
CHRIsTMAs SUGGESTIONS.

CHRISTMAS SUGdESEIVNSs Our own mixed nuts. =. 20cm Loufslana soft shell oceans .3OciD Soft shell oceans ....... .2Ocb English WaInuts ..... ...... .2Ocm Soft shell almonds =. ........ .2Scib Jumbo Brazil nuts ... .%oem Florida Oranges, FOG, 25c, soc and 35c per dosen.
 New York State Apples 1Sc and 2oc per dssen.
 New York state Apples soc and sec per peck.
 Pure mixed candy -. ..... ..15c1b m package Fancy seeded raf- sins... .........AS A-@ctD New cleaned entrants ........ .1ScD Fancy drained eitren... ...25em Layer n8S... '.s.''.Ao nhu ~vcw Persfmn dates HUG package. Cinnamon, allspice, cloves. ginger or any< other spices, ... .....sc package. Mall orders accompanied by check Given prompt attention.
 BROCK GROCERY co.
 Pure Food Stores 1S N. Perry St. roe Highland Ave. Phones A and 1806 Phone 172.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Without the use of piils. purgatives or drugs of any kind. I can and do cure the worst cases of chronic constipation-cure them to stay cured and restore the patient te a state of health and happiness, such as they had never known before, l can cure constipation, no matter how bad it Is. I can show you how to cure yourself right in vour own home without the use of drugs ConstIpation Is cured for all time when cured my way. Fill out free coupon below and mail today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
.erHB MONTGOMERY BAND"

New Musical Orsanixatiom Adopts .
 Name.
 At a business meeting of the new Montgomery band held in tneir quar- ters by a unanimous vote, the name. "The Montgomery BandH was adopted and the organization will henceforth be known under that title.
 wednesday night the band gave It's
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
Tox Trunk. Popular.

Toy TrunkS FORuAuEs Having sold out our stock Of Toy Trunks, we are making eighteen more. Six of these have already been be- spoken. Parents desiring one reserved should act promptly.
 Montgomery Trunk Go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

JEWEL BOXES, Gold, Silver and Cut Giass, S1 to S2O.
 PEPPERMAN-JEwELER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
Chrixtmas Pbotorr.uh.

ChrfsthfHs Fhotosrnphb. Attractive work at attractive prices. Schulze Studio. 10 Court Square. Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

~ $: $: $: :::;: 5: ;; :
 ssrhe Xmas Gift Store.S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
THE TRIAL OF SIMS.

The Talking Pictures Postponed un- til arrival of new machines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

The pay car of the Atlantic Coast
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
Will Leave Wednesday.

Rev. VIM. Tuson, who has been the
resident pastor of the Episcopal
church here from its organization
some five years ago, expects to leave
next Wednesday for Vancouver, B. C..
He will preach his farewell discourse
to his congregation here next Sunday
evening. His son W. ruson, came
up from Santa Cruz, where he is
employed as bookkeeper tor large
firm, yesterday. and will remain until
the family leave. We are informed
no arrangements have yet been made
for resident pastor to fill the
vacancy, but the services will be CON
tinued until resident pastor can be
secured. Rev Tuson has vacation
for one year. lie has four brothers
and sister living at Vancouver. He
does not know whether he will return
to California, but should he do so it
is not probable that he will return to
the jackson charge.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
Will of F. w. WhitmOre.

The will of the late f. M. Whit
more, which has been admitted to
probate, disposes of the entire estate
to his surviving relatives. The will
in chief is dated June 9, 1905, and
witnessed by John f. Davis and Jas.
Jay Wright. The codicil is datedJa an
30 1907, witnesses l.. r. Phillips and
John F. Davis. The documents evinee
the scrupulous regard of the testator
for Integrity which ever characterized
him through life. The executors are
directed, as soon as sufficient funds
have accumulated, to pay all just
debts. Bequests are made as follows
Lucy j. Webster of Antelope, neice,
$500; Ada +. Mason, wife of w. g.
Mason, of Pioneer, $500. 10 these
neices is also given the homestead Of
16O acres near Antelope, with 40 acres
purchased from Nugent, with all
cattle, horses, farming implements
and household furniture, share and
share alike. An undivided one
seventh of the residue is distributed
to the following: e. Scott Whitmore,
brother, of Pasadena, Cal. to the
surviving children of Eliza X. flames,
a deceased sister, of New Haven,
Conn.,; Clara Whitmore, sister, OF
Fitchburg, Mass Laura A. KiblIng,
sister, of Fitchburg, Mass. Frank b.
Whitmore, brother of Lexington, Ky !;
and the surviving children of a
deceased brother, Alfred Whltmore,
formerly of Ashburnham, Mass. The
codicll among other provisions,
directs that 'the statute of limlta-
tions Is not to be taken advantage of
in settlement of any account pend
ing between the testator and the firm
OF Glnoechio. Bros. in case any
balance is found to be due the
latter.''
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
Sheriff Gregory Married.

U. S. Gregory, sheriff of Amador
county was quietly married on Satur-
day evening to Margaret Nj. Fitch of
San Francisco. The ceremony was
performed at eight O'Clock at the
parlor of the Rust residence Broadway
street, by Hon. K. Z. Rust, superior
judge. There was no ostentatious
display made, and only few of the
relatives of the contracting parties
were present. The bride is sister
of Mrs K. Z. Rust, and the wedding
has been subject of town talk for
months. After the ceremony the
residence of the groom on Summit
street, which had been elegantly
returnished for the occasion, was
thrown open to we'll wishers. There
was no exclusiveness, 10 special
All were welcomed who
choosed to call. The band boys went
up In body, and rendered the newly
married couple complimentary
With many other callers,
they were royalty welcomed and
feasted with the finest of wines and
cakes. Monday evening the choral
club and others called to tender their
congratulation and good wishes for
their future happiness.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
Fireman Loses His Life.

MIR and Mrs Doyle, of Hunts gulch
received note from Lorena Olmstead
dated Sacramento, March 23, convey
ing the sad news that her brother W.
X. Olmstead, lost his life on a freight
train, near Redding, on Tuesday
night of last week near Sims in
Shasta county. The young man was
employed as fireman on the Southern
Pacific. He was on freight train
consisting of five cars. The accident
occurred at 1O:3O at night. 1t was at
the height of the storm. Two hun
dred feet of the track was washed out
and in the darkness the train plunged
into the ditch. The engineer &. i.
Dllly, was severly bruised about the
head. Olmstead was missed after the
accident. 1t is supposed he lost his
life in the flood waters. His body had
not been recovered at last accounts.
The missing man was about - years
of age, a son of the late Bert Ohm
stead, who for some years lived in
the vicinity of Hunts gulch, and
afterwards in Sutter Creek, where he
died several years back The family
thereafter moved to Sacramento,
where the two boys, q. Ii. OImstead
and deceased, secured employment on
the railroad. The surviving brother
| is also a fireman. Mrs OImstead is
stunned by the awful blow, aggravated
as it is by the mystery in which it is
shrouded, and the failure to recover
the body.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
BIG SHOE SALE.


Bought out the Big Shoe Stock Of Ladies,
Misses, and Boys and Mems Shoes of ]. Rosen-
berg Bros, of Woodland and will close out the
entire stock of Shoes at one-half the regular
prices. No goods reserved. A lot of New
Goods just received and will be in the sale at
same price: | have rented the building. Of
Mr. Thomas formerly occupied by Max LadaT
the Tailor.
Shoes will be served to you at about half the,
price you pay other stores,
Don't forget the opening date, April lst.
FRED McCUTCHEN.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
MINING NOTES.

Bay State. e.-Operations at this mine
beyond Plymouth were brought to q
standstill last week. All work is
stupped, and the mine is flooded.
Oneida. Reports we're current that
body of good ore was encountered
in this mine recently, which raised
the hopes that the company would
be successful. after many years OF
thorough prospecting, in getting the
property on a paying footing. A
bunch of good ore was encountered.
but, unfortunately, it proved to be a
small bunch, and was soon ex-
hausted.
The unprecedented rains have had a
damaging effect upon the mining
industry. Ia most of them the
increased flow of water keeps the
pumping or hosting apparatus in
steady motion to control the situa-
tion. At the ZeiIa it taxes the
capacity of the tanks, working
twenty hours day, to keep the
water from damaging the lower
levels. Mill and chlorination works
we're brought to standstill from lack
OF rock and sulphurats. 10 add to
seriousness of the situation, there is
scarcity of fuel at nearly all the
mines, both wood and oil. The
interruption of railroad traffic on the
main lines has prevented the custom
ary supply of oil from getting here,
and the stock OF hand at the mines
was getting low when the Interrupt
tIon came. For three or four days
the electric power was cut off Oh
account of breaks on the line of the
ditch. The Argonaut was the only
one of the big mines in uninterrupted
operation during the emergency, and
that runs by water power. However,
with let-up in the weather condi.
tIons it is only question of few
days when everything will be in full
running order again.
The South Eureka has levied
another assessment of five cents per
share.
The Alma Gold Mining Company
has levisd an assessment of ten cents
per share. This, it is hoped, indicates
that something is likely to be DUNG
at this property ere long. The mine
is located partly in the town limits.
Its development would do much to-
ward the revival of business here
The mine has been idle for about ten
years. 1t is the prevailing opinion
that the outlook for good paying
mine being developed on this ground
Is very promising.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29

Another dupe of the woman made
his appearance about this time. com
ing from Detroit. Mich. where he had
seen her advertisement in a paper.
He fell in love with Martha, and
Browhart, being out of the way. they
were married. and Martha became
Mrs Frank O'Dell, but still kept her
advertisement about the rich young
widow in the papers.
Ruined Two Lives.
Her next victim was young tele-
graph operator from Phoenix, Ari-
zona. When the advertisements met
his eye, he was about to he mari led
to an estimable young woman of that
place, and they were preparing their
future home. lie came To Sacra-
mento, fell under the wiles of Martha,
broke his engagement, and was about
to place the few. Thousand dollars he
possessed in Martha's hands. when
his eyes were opened.
Calling at her apartments one
morning. he caught glimpse of The
woman, who was in another loom, by
aid of mirror, in the arms of
another man. This incident took
place in a fashionable boarding house
where Mis- O'Deli had secured. apart
ments by means OF forged refer ences.
Finding that his supposed rich young
Il oil kaE ,,f..f n.
this man went to the police, made
inquiries, and had his eyes opered.
/ He left for San Francisco with the
intention to return and right the
wrong he had done his former love in
breaking their engagement. lie fell
in bad company, however, lost his
money. and when he arrived in
Phoenix, found that his betruthed :
had died of a broken heart. lie end
ed his life with a pistol shot On the
green mound that covered heI re-
mains.
Dropped O'Deli.
After Mrs O'Dell succeeded in
getting all of O'Dell's money, she
dropped him and disappeared for a
time from Sacramento, and the next
that was known of her was that she
was brought to ial in the Federal
Courts for jumping mining claims.
She was so shIewd. however. that she
kept Just wlthinthe limit of the law
and escaped conviction
Her Last Victim.
How many more victims the woman
obtained is unknown. but it is he
lieved that they mum bered scores, for
as SOON as she obtained their money
she dropped them. Her last victim
was the man who killed her. He was
a railroad man from the East, who
came In answer to her advertisement,
and who proved to be the hardest one
to handle OF all that fell within her
wiles. Time after time he broke
away from her Influences.
i Eventually she married him and got
I control of some $1,000, all he had,
when she dropped him as she had the
others, and in company with her
father, Joseph Maxwell, disappeared.
Fol- time they lived in Stockton,
but learning that Henderson was on
her trail, they again disappeared.
Henderson went to Spokane, where
he resumed railroading, spending all
= that he made in endeavoring to gain
trace of the woman who had ruined
his life. He found her Saturday, and
the tragedy that ensued in the Oregon
city hotel ends the story.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29

stand was at the corner of Second and
j stl eets, in front of the bank of ID.
70. Mills. The couple engaged a
building at the northeast corner of
Seventh and Mstreets, where they con-
Quoted a lodging house until they
removed to a small ranch near
Latrdbe, just over the FL Dorado line.
After the killing of Dan McManus,
which was done at the instance of the
woman, who hoped to get rid OF hus-
band and father at one swoop, SO
that she could gain control of the
mines they had located, she took up
with a Charles Browhait, a bunco
steerer and threecard monte man, a
former member of "big NIT" gang
who were driven out OF Council
Bluffs.
The couple went to San francisco
and were located for a time at Az
Mission street; later they came to
Sacramento and secured quarters at
62S | street, opposite the county Jail.
where they operated so-called min
ing and employment Office that was
used as cloak for their schemes to
fleece the unwary.
Rich Young Widow.
The woman caused an advertisement
to be inserted in the San Francisco
Examiner and in Eastern papers TO
the effect that rich young widow
without incumbI ances, who owned
productive mIhes. desired to meet an
honorable man with some capital who
would develop the mines, etc.
Her First. Victim.
Her first victim was a well-to do
man named James Watts, who hung
around the | street establishment fol
a couple of months like moth
around candle, and then disappear
ed. lie was last seen alive in the
company of Mrs Browhart, and when
Watt s llfeless body was found some
weeks later lying at the edge of a
slough north of Jibboom street atten-
tiun was drawn to the woman and her
husband, who were taken into custody
Oh suspicion by the sheriff.
The body of Watts was found by
some hoys. His skull had been
crushed in by heavy piece OF me-
tallic Stag that lay near the body. A
heavy gold watch and chain belong
ing to Watts was discovered in local
pawnshop, and eventually the murder
of Watts was traced to the hands o.
William Westlake, another dupe ol
this notorious woman, and he was
convicted and Is now serving life
sentence at Folsom Prison for the
crime.
1t was supposed by the authorities
that the killing of watts,was instigat
ed by the woman, but she was 81
shrewd that they were unable t.
connect her directly WITH the crime
and eventually she and Browhar
we're. discharged flom custody.
Browhart Quit.
This close escape frightened Brow
hart, who took to drink, lost hi
nerve and refused to be any longer a
accomplice to the woman In tieecin
the uuwary. Eventually he straight
ened up and obtained employment 6
waiter in restaurant, and pssse
out of this remarkable woman
Influence.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
Unclaimed Letters.
In jackson post office. March D, 1907

Nine G. Botron (paper), Cipriano
Giaecomo,- Rade Pistignjnt, Cetko
Pistinat (paper), Luigi Maschio
(paper), Henry Wurel (paperl.
Wanted. First class millman for
Buffers Divlsadero Co., Inc,. Divi-
sadero, Salvador; to run forty
stamp mill. Mill is now doing IL
tons per stamp through ten mesh
screen. Pay to begin Sl75 per month
and board. Only experienced men
with references need apply. I'm
married men preferred. Apply by
letter to Charles Buffers, 29H Steuart
St., San Francisco, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
Laid to Rest.

The funeral of Mrs Nettie Shober
took place last Tuesday, the remains
being laid beside those of her hus-
band in the city cemetery. Her son
A. Bouterious of Oakland was unable
to attend on account of the washouts
on the railroad. The Native Daugh-
ters turned out to honor the memory
of the departed.
On the same day, Mrs Catherine
Cramer was also laid to rest. She
died in Sutter Greek last Satur day.
She sustained a fall while about the
house, which rendered her uhcon-
slous, and never thereafter regainsd
consciousness. She was the widow
of the late Phillip Cramer, an old
time resident of Sutter Creek, and the
mother of q. Kirkwood, of this place.
Her husband was buried here several
years ago, and hence the interment
| here. ,--- +
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
Has Stood the Test 25 Years.

The old, original Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. You know what you
are taking. 1t is iron and quinine
in a tasteless form. No cure, no
pay. SOC.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29

kodol digests what you eat and
quickly overcomes indigestion, which
Is q forerunner of dyspepsia. 1t Is
made in strict conformity to the
National Pure Food and Drugs Law,
and is sold on guarantee relief plan.
Sold by +. w. Ruhser.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
To Cure a Cold In One nax

Take Laxative Bromo Outline LAX
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. +. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29

Statesmen WANTED--Three sales
men for our new county, township
and railroad surveys of California.
These surveys are splendid COM
pilatiou OF facts, figures and drawings
and of wonderful value. Counties
aud towns are fully indexed and
populations of each are given; rail
reads plainly shown and distances
between all stations alse shown; con-
gressional districts outlined, number
ed to mention. a splendid oppor
tunity for energetic men. Rand, Nc
Nally < Co., Chicagl J, Ills.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29

For Sale.-A i've roomed dwelling
house on broadway. jackson; price
reasonable. Apply to Theo. Crccker,
Olympus Saloon.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29

Wanted 10 make contract with
reponsible contractor to haul lumber
from saw mill to railroad. Five mile
haul, practically all down hill. Make
trip and one-halt day. Will have
forty thousand feet a day, or one
million a month for five or six months
for three seasons. 1t will take ten OF
twelve tour horse teams. Can use
rollers on wagons and roll lumber off
at railroad. Don't answer unless
you mean business and are prepared
to give bond and carry out such a
contract. Answer Dox 80, Burlin-
game.
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
Rainfall.

The past four months have been
the wettest ever known in this sec
tion. The total rainfall up to this
date has exceeded any year since we
have kept Notwithstanding over d
period of thirty years. Not only in
the quantity of rain that has fallen,
but also in the number of rainy days
the season breaks all records. From
December 8th last, when the wet
season fairly set In, it has been an
almost steady continuous downpour.
There we're 13 rainy days in Decem-
ber, Is in January, 10 in February
and - in March, making 60 days of
precipitation in less than four
months. 1he previous SIX seasons
have been characterized by rainfall
above the average. The total are as
follows: 1901, 1858 inches; l90l-2,
1913; 1923, 28.S7; 19O3-4, 30. Sc;
1904-5, 32.3l; 1906, 34.32; with the
present season capping the climax
with 80. 65 to date. After this date
last year we had over 6 inches of rain; /;
so that the prospects are favorable
for q total for this season of between
40 and 50iinches. fete
Amador ledger., 1907-03-29
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.

t{Che following Instruments have been filed
for record in the recorders ofice since our last
report We publish complete list of docu-
ments recorded, and must decline to accede TO
any request to suppress any document from
these columns. Don't ask US to do so.