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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
RETURNS FROM FUNERAL.

Mrs. P. r. wiBn, Former Alabama Wo-
 man, Laid to Rest in Georgia
 Rev. Neal l.. Anderson, n. D,, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, re turned last night from the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Paul P. Winn which
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21

fanny and disgrace with ana among all her neighbors and other good ana worthy citizens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
The A., B. and A. Railroad.

The Atlanta, Birmin gham and Allan tic Railroad will parallel the Alabama Great Southern Railroad from Besse- mer to Birmingham, and the route which will be taken through this city will be up Alabama Avenue
 The right -of-way has practically been procured and actual work within the city limits will begin at once.
 The Alabama Great Southern at Thir teenth Street Is to be crossed by means of a thirty foot high viaduct. and in order to get down to the established grade, a circle will be described It is believed that the construction of the viaduct will commence on Monday, as the contractor is on the ground and material is on the road.
 The railroad will also build out to the coal fields and run freight line through Possum Valley to Ensley and Birmingham.
 The work is being pushed vigorously along the line, and Major Bonniman, chief engineer, has been on a tour of inspection for the past few days, and it is understood that he is well pleased with the progress being made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
D.m,re Suits Settled.

Three damage suits against the Aia bama Great Southern Railroad Tor ah aggrsgate amount of $15,O0o were set tied in the city court this morning TOT ss5. Russell Mosely was awarded sSo, Flora Mosley $25. and Mabel Mosely s25. as the result of torpedo ek piosion which Is said to have ourheo all three children.
 The accident Is said to have occurred near the railroad tracks at West Eno on December 9, 1906. According to the petition Russell Mosely. 12 year o,d son of M. T. Mosely. found torpeao and his curiosity was aroused. e and showed them what he had iouno, Then he got a rock and proposed to hammer away on 1t to see what It was made of. The explosion resulted and the children were burned. suits in the city court followed, each child suing for s5,ooo. The cases were up before Judge sharp today on state, ments of attorneys that the cases had been settled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
Delegates to B'Nai B'Hith.

The Alabama delegates to the thir- ty-second annual grand lodge meeting of District No. :, Independent Order of B'Nai B'Rith, which convenes in Mem- phis tomorrow. assembled here today, and left on the Frisco train tonight for the Bluff City. A special sleeping car was provided Birmingham will be represented at the meeting by Messrs. Joseph Beitman, A. Leo over dorfer. Joseph 1.ownisohn and Herman Lowenthal
 Representatives from lodges at Mo- bile. Montgomery, Selma and Eufaula gathered here and made the trip to Memphis. Among the more important matters 10 come before the grand lodge will be proposition to raise fund of s100,000 to be used in coloniza- tion of Russion and Roumanian Jews on farms in the South. It Is believed that favorable action will be taken and farming lands will be secured for the colonization purposes Birmingham lodge of the B'Nai B'Rith has been interested for several months In colony in Jackson county and reports are given out to the effect that the colony is doing well. the people being brought here from the congested easf side of New York City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-21
Heavy Sentences Imposed.

Heavy sentences tmpeoetu.
 The heaviest sentence ever imposed simple charge of using abusive lan- guage happened to William Dodson. a white man, in the second division Of the criminal court this morning. Doo- son was sentenced to serve 160 days Tor directing vile language toward a white woman. He was convicted on March | but sentence was suspended on mo- tion of the attorneys for Dodson, who thought he should be give another hearing.
 The case was set for today and Judge Weaver said he saw no reason why he should not pronounce the original sentence. It was the limit allowed for the charge, and goes down as the heav- lest sentence ever imposed.
 The trouble occurred at Cat Mountain several weeks ago It seems that Dod- sons children and the children of the woman whom he is said to have abused, engaged in a fight, and Dodson took 1t up He is said to have used very bad language to the woman.
 Judge Weaver today formally passed sentence upon Will Cornelius, the me- gro convicted recently for carrying concealed weapons, and 1t goes down as one of the largest sentences ever imposed The negro was sentenced to
 
 q promise to break up pistol tot ing,'" said Judge Weaver; 'if have to make 1t $500 and three months If the Legislature would make carrying con- cea1ed weapons a felony I believe we could minimize the crime that is com mitted in this county. I have no sym pathy for man who carries gun"
 The following is a complete list of sentences imposed by Judge Weaver today:
 Will Cornelius, carrying concealed weapons, three months and ninety days; P. s. Remore. gaming. ten days: John Langford, Sunday gaming, ten days: Bassie Harris. ten days: John Evans, gaming, ten days; Enoch Jack son. changing name, ten days Bruce Carter, assault and battery with weap- on, thirty days; Will York, George Williams. Gene Pratt and John Grant, Sunday gaming, ten days each; Charles Henderson, larceny, ten days in jail; William Dodson, abusive language, ninety days and seventy days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
NEWS OF CENTREvILLE.
Bibb County Farmers Gloomy Over
 Weather.


 cantreville. May 25.-(Special. )-- Another heavy rain fell here yesterday and the outlook for all crops is ex- tremely gloomy. The oldest inhabi- tants of this section say thats they have never before seen anything like the weather which has prevailed here for the last two months.
 Judge N H. Thompson who has been quite unwell for several weeks. has gone to Birmingham at which place he will receive special treatment.
 Misses Lucille and Bettie Pratt. daughters of Judge W. L. Pratt, who have been attending school at Ala hama Central Female College at Tus- aaIoosa, have returned home.
 F B. Gardner, a prominent young business man of Pensacola Is on visit to his mother here.
 J.P. Kennedy and N. c. Fuller. who attended the Knights of Pythians con- vention at Mobile. have returned home.
 Solicitor J. F Thompson who assist cd in the prosecution of Charley Jones who was tried in Tuscaloosa County Court, returned to Centreville yester- day.
 The jury term of the county court for BlOcton division, will convene on the first Monday in une, and R. l.. Avery clerk of that court is busy get- ting everything in shape for the court. The docket Is quite heavy.
 The blackberry crop in this sec- ton Is almost n total failure, a thing never before known here.
 There Is considerable complaint in this county over the new license schedule passed by th, resent legisla- ture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
GOOD ROADS OPPOSED
FLORIDA HOUSE KILLS BILL FOR
 THEIR SUPPORT.
Child Labor Measure and Anti-Pass Hill Are SAsccessful-The l.. & N. Wins q Big Damage
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Tallahassee. Fla, May 25.-(SpeciaL) The House killed all the measure for building a system Of good roads at the expense of the State. There were six of these and they went by indefinite postponement.
 The House this morning passed the Senate bill prohibiting the employment of children 12 years of age and passed for expressing the bill of Representa- tive Reese prohibiting the issuance of free transportation by railroad com panies except to employees and their families. Physicians and attorneys re- ceiving an annual compensation of not more than $100 were excepted by amendment from the operation of the act.
 The Senate passed the bill by MT. Crane for the levy of a special tax for drainage purposes, and also passed the bill of Senator Massey providing for license tax of s1o mile on railroads operated in Florida.
 The announcement from Pensacola that Judge Swayne has issued final de- cree in the suit of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad against the trus- tees of the Internal Improvement fund requiring the trustees to pay within thirty days to the railroad company the sum of $251, ,102.55. was received here without any considerable surprise. It Is announced that appeal will be ta- Ken.
 The suits grew cut of the refusal of the trustees to deed lands to the rail road company which had been granted to the railroad by the Legislature. The suits began in 1902 The money in the custody of the trustees has been tIed np by injunction since the filing of the sntts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
WANTED

Newman, his daughters, and Miss Irene Stokes, who have been students of the institution during the past year. accompanied him home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Holman. of Czark. have heen visiting the father of Mrs. Holman, Rev. A. Hood, this week.
 Miss Alma Fenn. of Clayton. is vis- iting Miss Mary Espy on Fourth Street.
 Miss Frances Thompson, of Unior Springs, is visiting her sister. Mrs. F. M. Espy, on Kirkland Street.
 Miss Pattie Cranberry. of Dothan. is visiting her cousin. Miss Dot Thur man, on Depot Street.
 Miss Edwards. of Ozark, IS visiting Miss Eva Martin.
 Miss Maud Weems, who has been at. tending LaGrange College. returned home yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
RAD CROPS IN HENRY.
stands of Cotton DIscouraGing To the
 Farmers.

Abbevile, May 25-- Special Re ports from all sections of Henry Coun- ty show bad stands of cotton.
 A great many farmers have planted twice and some three times. and have not yet secured a good stand. The cool nights and the excessive rains during the past few days have greatly injured the prospects of this years crop Labor is exceedingly scarce. and the cotton is in such grassy con dition that many acres will have to be abandoned.
 K. E. Stokes has nearly completed his three elegant brick stores on the west side of tho public square. They will be occupied as soon asafnished.
 me oat crop in this section Is the best ever known. Large yields are reported by many farmers
 Hon. Robert Newman returned yes terday from Nashville. Ten. where he has been attending the commencement exercises of Belmont College Miss Emma Lee Newman and Miss Marie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

Immediately beyond the city limits we are offering an acreage proposition at a price that viii enable the pur- chaser to clean up about $20,0 .00-withi the next two years. The property is plated, and now readJ for the market for a subdivision. It is property that wifi sell to people of moderate means, and in making this calcul, sion, we figuse the lots to be sold at on- 1y $150.00 each to realize the r 'ofits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
CALLS 4 MEETING.
m. Clark to Confer win Jefferson

Gen. Clark to Confer With Jefferson
 County Officers.
 Birmingham, May 25. Special )-- Louis " Clark, Brlgadiar General of the Alabama National Guard. President of the Military Ofhcers Club of Jeff ferson County. has called meeting of the club to be held tomorrow af- ternoon Matters of importance will come before the meeting
 The final meeting of the FraISllin Literary Society at Howard College dook place tonight. The commence ment exercises at the East Lake insti- tuition is now on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
For few days, we off a :. ..-,5yJ.0U investment cottage for $2,u00.00 cash.

We are authorized to sell the store on North Court Street now occupied by the Montgomery Loan Company, just immediately adjoining the corner of Court Square. The building fronts 38 feet on North Court Street, and runs back to the building adjoin- ing the new First National Bank Building, now leased to Kress and the Commercial Club. :
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
CAR STRIKE SETTLED.
EyansNiIIe Company Grants Raise Hut
 Win NOt RecognIse UnInn.

Evansville Ind. May 25.--An agree- ment was reached today between tho street railway company and the strik- CTS ani ,t was arranged that the agree ment was to be signed tonight.
 By it's terms the company does not reconize the union, hut an increase in pay Is granted which will make the wages of the men from r to 19 cents per hour and tiute and one-half will be paid for all time over eleven hours per day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
FOR SALE-RlAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-On easy payments. fifty dollars down Five room cottage at Highland Park complete. sanitary plumbing. Phone 56S
 F. l. Cramton. -su- If
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s1 900 % WILL buy ( room cottage close in
 Rents l ? per ct. Bargain. Chandler & Doug lass II -tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

100 PER CENT. We sole agents for Davis 100 Per Cent. pure paint, call to see us. when you paint. Payne & Payne B. NJ.
 Cn. -.--L .-.23
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wANTED-To rent one room with bath. ad-
 joining. will rent reasonable. Apply 25 Mo bile St. -ta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
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 F. M. KOFIN & SON, 26 t-2 Commerce St.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
BIDS WANTED.

Bids will be received by the Board of Revenue of Montgomery County. until IF o'clock noon Monday. June 10th. for re- graveiling the Carter Hll Road: a distance of nine miles, specifications can be obtain ed at the office of the Board of Revenue The right to reject any all bids Ia reSery- ed. J. T. BULI.EN.
 su-tu-3t. County Engineer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
FOR SALE

Residence and lot 43S south Court Street; large one story house in good condition. Lot 105x2l0, west side of street and in excellent neighborhood. First class location for fine homo or apartment house.
 w. A. JACKSON & co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

FURNISHED Apartment to let for summer; near Central Park. references exchanged. s45. .0o a month. Address Chas Gahren. Agent. Columbus Ave. New York City.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
PAYNE & PAYNE

Have bought the Sash, Door, Paint and Mantel business at i21 Commerce St. from Payne X Wood E. M. Co. We solicit your business.
 Respectfully.
 PAYNE & PAYNE, 1t Brd Mat. Co
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

We offer the house and lot No. P Pelham Street for $2,25O.00. The lot is 75 feet front.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

PARTIES that are thinking of having pa
 per hanging done. will do better if they get
 figures from R A. Austin. Have complete stock of wall paper on hand.. and win bring samples to your home request. Reference given. and entire satisfaction guaranteed.
 Phone 2992. --22-su- tl- wed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.


 wANTED-A partner with s200 or $500 cash to engage in establiehed business, Address x L. care Advertiser. -37 wHEAT-s12. 50 buys five ups and five downs; good for one week; 2-cent advance or decline from price gives S10o p1efit. Write for particulars. Comstock Co.,. Com merce Bldg. Chicago. III WANTED-A good doctor can find splen- did location by addressing R. care Advertiser.
 -17-su-wed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

A WEALTHY Business Man wants to meet young woman of high moral character. with view to matrimony; no objection to widow. D. Hiu, 220S Wabash Ave. Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

FOR RENT-Three nice rooms for light housekeeping, lights bath and all conven- fences Apply HI Holcombs. ia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

FOR RENT-One nice furnished front room
 lights bath and all conveniences. Address H. L. care Advertiser. -13
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
F. M. KOHN & SON, 26 t-2 Commerce St.

We are authorized to sell a centrally located store, leased to good tenants. This store is so situated that 1t will great 1y profit by the extensive im- provements being made near by, and we can recommend its purchase as a solid and sub stantial investment. If you you are interested, we viii be glad to give you details.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

For $3,500.00 we offer the four lots on the North East corner of South Hull and South Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Cellar, part rear of store. and 2d and Sd floors with elevator, Splendid for storage, 125 Commerce. See A. Monsky 123 Commerce Chandler & Douglass. Agts.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
NOTICE TO TEACHERS

The annual examination of applicants for positions in the City Public Sch ols. Mont gomery Ala. will be held In the High School Building. as follows:a White. one and half days. June II, and i2; colored, one and half days. June 12 and 13- For in- formation in regard to vacancies, salaries. etc. address the Superintendent of Schools. By order of the Board of Education.
 CHARLES L. FLOYD. -su-wed Superintendent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

This is real money-On the N. w. corner of Perry and Madison we viii self you A feet by 80 feet for $13,500, half cash, balance long time at 6 per cent. For the 20 feet on the corner we have a customer who will take a 5 years lease on a one story building 20 by 40 feet that you can build for $t,200, at rental of $t,000 year. $500 will build another such place on the inside lot that will bring the income up to a minimum of $500 and probably $t,750 a year. At $500 rental you have all in- vestment of 8 t-2 per cent. net. If Y2p want to trade on this proposition see US Mon day as it is too good thing to go abegging.
 Remember that this means that you get back 40 per cent. of your investment in 5 years. For $2,250 we will sell a fine lot on Washington Street.
 F. M. KOTIN & SON,
 26 1-2 Commerce St.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

FOR SALE-The best thing you can plant for forage is COW peas and sorghum seed
 It cannot be exoelled. Have Amber Red Top and Orange Sorghum. German M!liet. Unknown. Black. WhippooTwill and CaSfor- to purchase peas now. when they are obtain ablt. Will have Dooley Yam potato slips in Tuesday. Have you tried Harveys Hen Food? It is extra fine. Keep a complete line of all kinds of poultry supplies. Call when in the city write for prices. Corre- spondenee solicited. Harvey Seed Co, IT Monroe St. --I0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
MULES AND HORSES.

A GOOD supply of both mules and horses on hand Prices right. We will be glad to have you call and us before buying Abraham Bros. Horse Mule Co. I2l-l23 L St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
 FOUND.

FOUND-watch fob with gold chain attach ed owner can recover by proving property and paying for advertisement, R. H Greene. ct Capitol. - = -----A9
 
 FOUND-White. liver spotted pointer bitch. Name J. H Mcdonald engraved on cohar. Owner can have same by proving property and paying expenses. Chas. l. Lew. 200 Commerce St, --l9
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
NOTICE

From this day Mobile Branch in all Departments. will be fin the sole charge of Mir W. J. Nelson. who alone is authorized to issue and sign contracts and orders en- anating from said Branch.
 N e. ROOFING & METAL WORKS.
 A. s. White. Proprietor New Orleans La. May 22 1so7" 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
ENGRAVING.

wANTEp-You to illustrate your ads with our cuts; they add g per cent. to the ht- tractiveness of any ad. talk 1t over with The Advertiser Engraving company Phone s67 -tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
PERSONAL.

YOUNG WIDOW. fine appearance and means, wishes to meet young middle az cd man, with view to matrimopy: no ob
 Chicago, H. --16-su-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

FOR SALE-A good hand elevator in per feet order. price only S4n for prompt accept
 ance. call and SC it. J. H. Crenshaw. Ia North Lawrence St -10-su-tu- wed
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LOST.

ss 0o-FIVE DOLLARS reward for the re
 turn or safe keeping until I can reach him. one red hound dog. dark back, white front fet white under neck white blaze in race and somewhat red eyes Has been gone for three or four weeks H, II. Thomas. Box se Prattville, Ala. -ls-su- mo LOST-Several days ago between 322 North Lawrence St. and Coca Cola Wks.. small gold heart Brine" engraved one side. Re- turn to Mrs Hay 322 N. Lawrence St. 1s-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

FOR RENT-Three connecting unfurnished
 rooms for light housekeeping to couple without children Apply 21s IN. Perry St, phone 1910. ~-l3
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BUSINESS COLLEGE

CALL. write or phone for catalogue and Great Summer DiscoVnt card Draughon's Bus College. Dexter opposite Post Office,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

FOR RENT-Three rooms and kitchen at BIO Washington. Apply to 7-9 So. Court St.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

FOR RENTING or three roops suitable for light housekeeping: all modern conven- fences. Ten dollars. Apply 1l3 Corner Mon roe and Union Streets. -13
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

wANTED-You to know that Hazel-Atlas Wide Mouth Fruit Jars are sanitary and easily cleanable. Will allow whole fruit to pass through the mouth, Far superior to the old style Mason Jar. Price per dozen plnts s5c; quarts s1.0o; t gallons s1 S5 Ask your grocer for them. Montgomery Wooden ware Co. sole distributors for Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
LAUNDRY.

-
 I'VE DO IT "-The very best domestic fin agents wanteds Troy steam Laundry. If
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WE SEEK Husband for refined wealthy,
 chiIdless widow, age S1. Musical and refin- ed maiden. 22 also large means. Box 46. Station C., Toledo, Ohio -ls
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26
MEDICAL.

MEN-The Vacuum Treatment permanently cures vital weakness. varicocele. stricture
 Charles Manufacturing Co.,, Charles Bldg, Denver Colorado --24-su-5t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-26

FOR SALE-Lot at Irmadale, in West End. on main road. desirable location; reasonable price. Strauss. 33 Monroe St. Phone 1743.