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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25
WINS OYSTER FIGHT
IT. CHRIsTOFFER SUCCEEDS IN DE-
 BEATING MEASURE.
Housc Committee On Fish and Game Adyerse Hill After Series of Hearings of Mobile
 People.

IT Cbristoffer was perhaps the hap niest man in Montgomery last night, when the House committee on fish. game an dforestry reported adversely on the oyster bill. which proVidhed ihe oror Ior fer rcefs and also provided that no oysters caueh, in Alabama could be sold out Of the State. l.,
 Mir Christoffer represents ats the the sant ant tn Wontyomery by them to fight the bill tJ He He was born in Denmark but came 10 this country in 1859 He is now % sey- enty-two years of age. he rougnt wi.n the Confederate army thFoushou' 'ho
 MT. Christoffer stated last night that tbe adverse report of the committee saved hundreds of families ron oe.hK hi,i left destitute. claiming that If the niii had nossed if would have taken the bread @ and meat out of the mouths or
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25
REVIEWING MILITIA
 IN ANNUAL CAMP

Adjutant General Graves Returns from
 Huntsville, and Will Go to
 Selma Today.
 Adjutant General Bibb Graves Of the Alabama National Guard returned yes terday morning from Huntsville, where he spent a couple of days at the en- campment of the 3rd Regiment of in fantry and reviewed the troops as- sembled there. The Adjuta1t General reports that the encampment has oeen of much benefit to the 3rd Regim >nt, and that the camp site was an excel lent one
 General Graves will leave this morn ing for Selma. where he will spend a couple of days with the 2nd Regin ent of Infantry which is in camp there now He will review the troops this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25

Morning Session.
 T..e Seth annual session of the Ala bama Baptist State convention was called to order by Hon. Y. D. Denson of Lafayette. pr A. J. Dickinson conduct ed the devotional exercises. Prayer was offered by B. H. Crumpton, Bell vile, and w. H. Simmons. Ozark.
 The meeting was thrown open for general discussion on the theme See ing Jesus" The following made short talks: M. B Wharton. Eufaula. l.. F. Parker. Alabama City. C. w. O'Hara Columb biana, A. s. Smith. Alexander City, w A. Cumbie. Loango and J. L. Rosser. Selma.
 The convention proceeded to enroll ment of delegates and organization.
 Hon. N D. Denson of Lafayette was unanimously reelected as President. His speech of acceptance, was happy in it's delivery and wording, calling attention to the fact that there were 157 900 Baptists in Alabama and de- sired that they see larger things in the State. He called attention to the influence of Baptists in securing for the constitution of the United States also that of Alabama, the great prin- ciple of religious liberty and separation of church and state
 The following were elected vice i presidents: R. E. Pcttus. Huntsville. 1 and J. B. Brown. Dothan.
 Rev. M, M. Wood, Furman was elected as secretary
 The report of the program commit tee was made by Dr. C. A. Stakley of Montgomery and was adopted.
 The following new pastors were wei comed
 J. NJ Anderson. Newton; J. D. i Gwaltney. Talladega; Alex Miller, OK ford; R. c. Cranberry. Tuskegee; A. l T. Camp. Northport; T. J. Porter Roanoke; S. A. Cowan. Montgomery M. P. Edwards. Auburn; P. c. Barkley Elba; A J. Gross, Camden; w. w. Lee 1 Montevallo.
 As visitors from other states, S. H i Campbell. Arkansas, B. Fl. DeMent. rep resenting the Southern Baptist Theo- logical Seminary at Louisville.
 The welcome address was delivered by Rev w. M. Anderson, the pastor of the First Baptist church, in name of the roo Baptists, 700 Methodists ant no one knows how many more people of Dothan. He believed it would be
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25
BAPTISTS DOWN . TO WORK AT LOTHIAN MEETING
Judge N. D. Denson is Again Elected President of Convention and Fine Work IS Reported
 For Year.

gomery. Vice President; George w. FL lis, Montgomery, Secretary; J. s. Car roll, Troy. Treasurer
 The President stated that some money would be nee ded for expenses in distributing literature and publica- tion. The following amounts were given:
 J. P. Wood Troy. s5: C. S Rabb. Evergreen, B A. P. Montague. East Lake, s; M. c. Reynolds. Evergreen, 8: J. W. Minor. Ensley. $10; J. S. Carroll, Troy. s10; w. D. Denson. La fayette. B; Jno R. Tyson, Montgom- cry. So; R. l.. Jones, Montgomery. s5; M Cody. Montgomery. s; Geo. w. Ellis. Montgomery. $5; wm. A. Davis. Anniston. S5.
 Rev. Frank Willis Barnett opened gratuitously the columns of The Ala bama Baptist for the work of the movement. Another meeting will be held before the adjournment of the convention
 Ladies' Mission Societies. The following are the amounts raised and disbursed by the women's societies !
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25
DEGRAFFENREID-SHOAFF
Wedding of Two Prominent Ala
 haminns At GreenMhOrO.

Greensboro. July 24-(Speciall-I1r Thomas Searcy DeGrafrenreid and Miss Gertrude Shoaff. of Shelby springs. were married here this morning at the residence of the grooms brother R. II. DcGraffenreid, the Rev. pr. J. w Shoaff father of the pride officlatlnE'
 It will ha remembered that ID. D-o Graffenreid and Miss Shoaff, were to have been married June 20, but on ac- count of the grooms illness the mar riage was postponed.
 Dr DcGraffenreid continues in poor health hence the reason of the bride, coming here to he married The wed ding was very quiet only the brlde s parents and the grooms near relatives
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25

being present Being prominently connected and having many friends here makes this marriage of universal interest.
 Some years ago Miss Shoaff resided in Greensboro and Dr. DeGraffenreid was reared here. Dr. DeGraffenreid is a brother of Hon. F. w DeGraffen. reid and Is a prominent young physician and surgeon of LaureI and Summer land Mississippi. Ant newly welded couple expect to ma kp their future home at Summerland
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25
WILL OPEN OFFICE.
WOman's Missionary Union Plans a
 Forward Movement

Forward Movement
 Dothan, July Especial )-The Woman's Missionary Union Auxiliary to the State Baptist Convention has decided to open mission rooms in Sir mingham and have paid secretary
 Mrs. D. M. Malone will serve as sec retary and treasurer. They maKe many recommendations. and plan the work on a larger scale next year. Offi- cers were elected as follows:
 Mrs l.. F. Stratton, Birmingham, president Mrs H. L. Mellen. Living ston, Mrs. A. T. Dickinson. Birming- ham, vice presidents; Mrs: T A; Ham iIton, state organizer; Mrs. J.: " Vesey, leader Young Woman's Work; Mrs. D. M. Malone secretary and treasurer; Mrs. P. A Eubanks. Ems ley. auditor Mrs. T. w. Hannon' Montgomery, recording secretary Ad- visory board. Mrs. Charles A. Stakely, Mrs S. A. Smith. Prattville. Mrs. G. W Morrow, Birmingham. Mrs. Il !. Fl MontgomeryS Woodlawn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25

from the Montgomery office. the lay mems movement
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25

Dothan, July 24--(Special )-At the close of the ministers meeting ot last night the laymen of the state Baptist Convention proceeded to thel orsaniza- ton of themselves into a laymeh movement.
 The officers elected were J w. Minor Ensley President: c. G. MICS Mo"'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25

many families who make their living by catching oysters.
 This is the bill over which the Mo bile delegation has had so much dl1- ficulty. There have been delegatlohs for and against the measure here for some days. but the antis, led by Cpat Christoffer, won out before the com mittee.
 A number of interested people ap- neared before the committee last night to talk for or against the bill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25

POTTER COLLEGE-For Young Ladies, students from 40 States Number select and i,nited 20 teachers Departments undei pecialists Appointments Of the highest order Recommended by leading men oi t,abell D D., Pres. Bowling Green. Ky mon-thu-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25
Burned to Death.

Pasadena. Cal, July 24.-Mrs. Claude E Markey of this city, was burned to death last night in her home. She had taken an alcoholic'bath before re- tiring and put q hot iron to her feet The alcohol fumes accommodating m der the bed clothes became ignited and the woman was dead before help reaHh- ed her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Commissioner Wilkinson to Spenk
 AutauSn County PeOnle Eriday.

COmmissiOner WIIkinsOn tO Spehk 10
 AutauSa County People Friday.
 Commissioner of Agriculture Wilkin- son has accepted an invitation to ad- dress the Farmers Institute on Friday of this week at Booths Station. in Autauga County. The institute will be held under the auspices of the Cotton Association of that district.
 In addition to Commissioner Wilkin- son there will be several other prom inent speakers, and big barbecue will be tendered the visitors at the noon boIlr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25
THE TEXAS WONDER,

Cures all Kidney, Bladder and Rheu- matic troubles: sold by all druggists, or two months treatment by mail for S1. Dr. E. w. Hall. 2926 Olive St., St. Louis. Mo. send for Ala testimonials.
 s-adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-25

Total money received. ..$Zo,S4o.ol Ofiics exnepses ..s s4237 Postage 454.S5 Minutes and express .. l14.56 Missiop anveIonas cards etc 5775 Stationery and printing. 2l2.od Travelling expenses. .. lSo.oS of pnard 4954 CentraI Con,mittee 34S.67 Secretary's salary. Home Board 433.Z9 Roard S0o.00 Secretarv,s salary State Board 966.63 | Tntarest 2O.3I Ofice secretary, salary -. 10000 | Paid missionaries and teach
 | Total for state missions . 2O,S1S.30 Home missions. .... l1'9o'9l Other items including Margaret Home. evangclistic work. associationai missions. chapel. building .orphanagc; schools. Bibles. tracts, colpartage. aSed ministers: sufficient to swell the amount
 The annual sermon was preached r1,y ny Rev. J. l.. Rosser of Selma. from Isaiah xxxii. 2. His theme was. PCT sonality Gods Unit of Success. lie showed the relation God sustained to the univere and stated that the great need of the hour was consecra!eu ger sonality If God does any work in the world it will have to be done by con secrated personality. for that is his way of touching the earth. He dis- cussed the character of the persohd!i.S' strong like the rocks and trees sym pathetic. compassionate. helpful man; The world honors the helpful man IT 1 the perfect is ever attained in this world it will be by the contact of sucn consecrated personalities with the n'. ! things of the world and gradually transform all their hideousnesS and iniquity to the glowing picture or a land possessed and ruled in righteous ness. - force to the vast audience and his ser mon made a deep and abiding impress | sion upon his hearers.
 l Afternoon Session.
 The afternoon session has been ne- voted to the reading of reports or the various institutions under the contro oi of the convention. Howard College had an enrolment of 205, Judson 3i ScoI.s. TS. boro 2O6, Healing Springs 63 The s1O0. 900 endowment canvass for How l ard is complete and $20000 is invested. There are 172 children in the orphan l. age. The amount expended dufInSs the year for .he Orphanage was about $l9'- 1 OOO The children have come in nor" rapidly than the money and th're Is debt.of about s6,000 for borrowed money The board of ministerial edqcation T. closes the year without debt, having expended about s350000. Fifty.nlne ministerial students are at Howard ana seven at Louisville from Alabama. A large number of speeches were made during the afternoon on missions
 These elcitcd much interest and im> parted much information.
 The night session was great meet ing on home missions.
 \ report was read by A. J Preston,
 and the convention heard with great
 pleasure Dr. B. D. Gray. Secretary of the Home Mission Board. in great speech
 Rev. A. E. Brown of the Home Boar
 is here and will address the convention on the subject of mountain schools. A
 great overflow meeting was held at -hs
 Methodist Church and Rev ;. n. Campbell of Arkansas formerly pastor | at Dothan preached.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
Send. Bids To
The National Collection Age ncy,
Washington, d. c.

Insanity among the negroes shows
an alarming tendency toward in
creasing. As rule the warm wealth
er of the summer develops this con-
dition among them more than the
cold weather, but this season appears
to be an exception and there IS
scarcely a week that passes but that
orc or more of the unfortunates are
not brought in and lodged in jail.
The prevalence Of the cocaine habit
is given as the principal cause and
when that IS combined with the great
amount Of vile blind tiger whiskey
they continually drink the only Won
der is that many more do not go
crazy They must have boiler plated
constitutions and steel nerves to
withstand the ravages of such fear
full stuff Sunfower Tocsin.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
$500 DOT CONTEST.

The. Farmers News Scimitar, the
weekly edition Of the Memphis News
Scimitar, is the South's best farming
paper, has circulation of over 1907
900 each week, and is indispensable
to every farmer and should be in
every Southern home.
Every member of the Farmers
Union should be a subscriber to
this great paper, which is only rs
cents year-5a numbers, over 4I6
pages.
Liberal commissions to agents, be-
sides $4,000 cash prizes, and a gold
watch each month to the largest club
raiser; also $4,000 given away to
subscribers in an interesting dot
counting contest. A postal car with
your name and addrdess will bring
full particulars.
MEMPHIS NEWS sCIMITAR,
.3-e3-tf Memphis, Tenn.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
z5oooISIs1o-

The Times, as a paper, editorally.
has not, up to this time, taken
any part in the prohibition agitation,
started by the good men and women
of our county few weeks ago, fur
Their than to offer to the advocates
of both sides the use of its columns
for presenting the question to the
people and for which it has never
asked or received one cent OF paw.
Some of the advocates of the saloon
have seen proper to take exceptions
to this policy and withdrawn their
printing and advertising from the of
flee. This of course is their privil-
eye and we have nothing to say, but
while we want business and are
thankful for it., still we will say that
any advertiser of The Times who,
on account of the stand the paper
has taken on this question from the
start desires to Withdraw his pa
tronage from the paper, cancel his
contract with it, can do So We do
not want any advertiser who does
not think he is getting value received
for his money to keep his advertise
ment in the paper
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
HAS WALKOVER
Candidate for District Attorney
Makes New Friends

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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

We believe the county Board OF
Supervisors are composed Of honor.
able, fair-minded citizens, who, on
dealing with questions of public
nature. will set aside their own per-
sonaI feelings and render their deci-
sion according to the law and the
facts bforc them Or, in other
words, any petition OF the county s
citizenship for prohibition or what
not win be deaIt with fairly and
honestly II their hands
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

,r day by vote of about $50. Every
box in the county went dry except
Canton and there the vets had a
majority of only "a votes. This
leaves only six counties now vet in
the state, and which, it is predicted,
will be dried up by the next Legis-
fatfare
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

It will be pleasure for us to know
that we have fitted you with glasses
Your pleasure comes with the wear
ing DR.. p. KORNBLUM.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
5000 ~ 1910

The Times condemns the move
ment on the part Of the saloon man
to bring the negro back into our
county politics. We are told that
over 80 were sent out to the court
house to register last Thursday and
it was only after Is had registered
did Capt. Gildart begin to ask ques-
tons and found out that they were
being sent there for that purpose, he
refused to allow the others to reg
lister. This it was predicted would
be done by the leaders of the prohi-
bitionists anu it was for that reason
they wanted the election held now
and not otter the new year.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
2snmerNIafo.

The Farmers Union will establish
in Memphis. about July I. a cotton
grading school for the instruction OF
farmers throughout. the adjoining
states IN order that they can ;ntelli-
gently class their cotton so as to en-
able them to sell their cotton near
is real value.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
-oaaaN1afo-

Mr.. MeTlhenny, of Louisiana, a
member OF the Civil Service Com
mission IS urging the white boys of
the South to educate themselves in
order to secure the places in the
postal department that pay from
six to eighteen hundred dollars
year which are now held by the ne
groes.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
Bryan Criticises Hearst

William J. Bryan IN his Common
er" today condemns Hearst's digres-
sion into the domain OF party organ
ization Bryan intimates that his ex-
pertinent VIII fail Bryan says. that
Mr.. Hearst nleaas. well vii b adj
mitted. but there viii be differences
of opinion as to the wisdom of his
actions
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
Appendicitis

Is due IN a large measure to abuse
Of the bowels, by employing drastic
purgatives. To avoid all danger, use
only DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the
safe. gentle cleansers and invigora-
tors. Guaranteed to cure headache,
bil1ousness. malaria. and jaundice. at
all drug stores. CSC.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
ART EXHIBITION.

The School Art Exhibit will be
held at the Archer School. Thurcday,
May 9th, from to 6 p N. Admis-
sion free.
The public is cordially invited ct
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

Hon Z. \. Thomas. OF Green
xille, candidate for Governor. made a
speech at Woodinan Hall al this
pIace Saturday night His speech
Vas clear and clean. devoid of mud
singing. and made him friends
G1mtowp Hot Times.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
Notice to Writers

We kindly asls that persons who
have articles for publication in The
Times, TO send them in by Thursday
morning OF each week. All articles
send ln over a nomdeplume must be
accompanied with the name Of the
writer and unless this IS done, viii
not be published
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

Prickly Ash Bitters cures the kid
neys, regulates the liver, tones up the
stomach and purifies the bowels.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

See a pin, pick it up Perhaps
you need glasses TO see the pin.
DR.. p. KORNBLuM
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

If your sight is right all the world
seems bright
DR.. P. KORNBLUM.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure

is Smiths Sure Kidney Cure Your
druggist viii refund your money if
after taking one bottle you are not
satisfied with results so cents by all
druggists. t-Sep
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
,uooxofs

The Times job work was delayed
several days this week by the break
ing of one OF the parts of the type
setting machine.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
aa,of~ faf-

No advertiser should think that
because he gives a paper his adver-
tisement that he can dictate the edi-
toTiai policy OF the paper.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
a5ooe1SI9Io

The world admits the fact that the
Yazoo Delta Of Mississippi is as
rich spot Of ground as IS on the
globe TODAY.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

Get Sofa Pillow Top with your
own picture on it, 81. so at Bradleyss
Studio. 49, 81.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04
SMALL LOANS EASILY MADE

The Emery Realty Co. is prepared
to make small loans on city property.
Be sure and see this agency when
you need the money.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

Do You Suffer From Kidney
Troubles?
We guarantee one bottle OF Smiths
Sure Kidney Cure TO benefit or cure,
or your druggist will refund your
money. so cents by all druggists.
t-Sep-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

1t is false economy to buy cheap.
spectac1ss. DR.. r. KORNBIUM
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

Good day. Miss May, you ar too
chilly to be pleasant
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

The dogs Of the city are bowling
success.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

Our Choice for u. S. Senator
GOVERNOR JAS. K. VARDAMAN
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

Madison county went dry last Sat
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-05-04

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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1907-11-30
First Memorial
Service of EIkS
DAY SET APART FOR TRIBUTE
TO DEPARTED BRETH-
REN.

The local lodge of Elks will hold
their first memorial service in their
new quarters on Sunday afternoon.
On this day, the world over, wher-
ever there are two or more Elks con
gregated this service is celebrated.
Wherever there is a lodge the full
service is given. The roll call Of
dead members who have passed
away during the year; a eulogy is
pronounced, there is an orator es-
pecially appointed other than he
who delivers the eulogy. The orator
on this occasion will be District At
torney Pat McCarran, and G. II. Nc
Intosh has been selected to deliver
the eulogy, There will be a fine mu-
steal program besides, and the serv-
ice will be a very beautiful and eff
feetiye one,