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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
Beautffy Home
 Bay PICTURES. TItESSLAR'S STUDIO.
TRANSFER OF MINISTER'S.
MT. Tate to Succeed Mir. TalIey d
 EVcrgrcen.

MT. Tate to Succeed Mir. TalIey Ut
 Evergreen.
 Evergreen. Dec. 14.-Rev. c. S. Talley and family will leave next week for Wetumpka. where MT. Talley was transferred by the Alabama Confer ence.
 During MT TalIeys ministry of three years here his church has had large number of accessions to it's member ship. and a church was erected at a cost of about Se,o00. This congrega- tion regrets his leaving.
 Rev. J. B. Tate and family will ar- rive from Pine Apple next week and Mir. Tate will preach his first sermon to a Methodist congregation in Ever will be given MT Tatev and his family by the citizens of Evergreen.
 The mems union prayer meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon in the Presbyterian Church. and the topic for this meeting, will be, How Chris. tians Should Let Their Light Shine that They May Illunfnate the World
 Sheriff J. r. Irwin has received a pair of trained blood hounds from Texas. The Board of County Commis- sioners recently ordered that blood hounds be purchased. and their action was heartily endorsed by the citizens of the county.
 J. II. Broom of Montgomery. Deputy Organizer for the Woodnen of the World. has organized camp at China, this county with the following ofi- cers: J. N. Northcutt. c. C.; R. E. Morris. Adv. Lieutenate; W. E. Ellis Clerk; J. s. Johnson, Banker; $. Brooks Escort; R. Stinson, Watchman; J. D. Johnson. Sentry; A. F. Johnson, J. L. Johnson and R. c. Ellis. Managers.
 The Camp is in a flourishing condi- tion and has q growing membership.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
BAKER SCARED BoARDERs.
Mobile Man Fined For Threatening Hi Wife

Mobile. Dec. 14-(Spe eclaD-Louis Baker. a white man secured a pistol this morning and went to the board ing house conducted by his wife. with whom he has not lived for some time. Flourishing the pistol he commanded all the boarders to dress and get out. which they did without a single ex- ception
 Baker told his wife that he was go- ing to kill her but the arrival of the police prevented any further action on his part.
 When arraigned before Recorder Clarke this morning two charges were made against him, one of concealed weapons and another of disorderly conduct.
 The witnesses in the case were un- able to substantiate the concealed pis- tol charge. stating that Baker came in the house with the pistol in his hand and held 1t all the time he was there. The disorderly conduct charge was proved and the Recorder assessed the maximum fine of $50 or ninety days,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
IRA NICHOLS KILLED WITH HIS
 OWN HUN.
He Was Out Hunting and in stesping Down. Hammer of Gun Caaght en Twig. Discharg-
 fnU If.

.
 Greenville. Dec. 14.-(Special.) )--Ira Nichols was accidentally shot and Killed yesterday afternoon, near his home at Honoraville, by the discharge of his own shot gun.
 MT. Nichols and his friend, MT. Tur- her. were out hunting and after a successful days sport. the former sug- gested returninR home. but Mir Turner desired to hunt for an hour longer. MT. Nichols told him to go ahead and hunt. but that he was going to sit down on log and rest. As he stopped to lay his gun down, the hammer caught on twig and the entire con- tents of ono barrel entered his head death being Instantaneous.
 News of the tragedy reached Green. Vile this morning and the entire com munity was shocked. Mir. Nichols was married in Texas the early part of the year and his young wife survives him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
cn.. |. Cnntinucd.

Mobile. Dec. 14-(SpeciaD-Th case of Nathaniel Freeze. the negro charged with robbing a Louisville and Nash vile fireman of $102 was called In the Recorders Court this morning, but was postponed owing to the absence of the complainant, John Thompson Thompson fs a fireman of the Louis vile and Nashville running between Mobile and Montgomery. and living In Montgomery. He asked continuance of the case to Monday stating that his mother was dead in Montgomery and he wished to be present at the funeral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
ARTHUR FERGUSON HURT.
Carpenter Falls From House and Ma
 

 Mobile, Dec. 14.-(Special. l-Faliing from a house on which he was work- . ing this morning Arthur Ferguson. white man. landed on his back across pile of shingles. sustaining injuries that the attending physicians fear may prove fatal. Ferguson is carpenter and was at work on a frame house on Claiborne between Canal and Madison Streets He lost his footing and plunged down ward landing on his back squarely across several bundles of loose shin gles.
 The man was picked up and carried into a nearby house and medical aid summoned. Dr. Bancroft responded and after an examination stated that the mans back was broken and his condition was very critical althougl he had chances of recovery.
 After attention was given. the city ambulance was summoned and Fergu son was taken to his home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
Nelus Of Mobile Society

Mobile, Dec. A-fSpeciaD-Mr. oscar Barney, captain of the football team of the University Military scnooi was the Most at noon today of de- tightful dinner at the home or ms mother, Mrs. W. H. Barney, on ooh- ception street
 when his guests had all assembled, in, a feeiing and appropriate speech he presented MT. Maxon. the coach or the team, with pair of silver mounted military brushes and a silver cigarette case. gifts of the team in appreciation of his good work, and of the esteem in which they hold him-
 The dining table was most attrac- lively decorated in the school colors. red and gray. football occupying the center around which was banked red roses and ferns. inter-mingled with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
woMAN's CLUB MEETS.
Interesting Prokram at Home of Nj
 Whittingfcn.

thteresttn8 PrOkram af Home 0f Mrs.
 Whittingtcn.
 Greenville. Dec. 14.-The weakly meeting of the Woman's Club was one of decided interest and pleasure. with Mrs. Wilmington hostess.
 It was reciprocity day, and several nne articles from, other clubs in fine the State were read. Notable among these was paper by Mrs. w. H. Sey. mour of the Ionian Club, Montromerv Raphael. Georgione and Titan fn the Florentine Galleries" read by Mrs Q. H. Tatum; paper by Mrs. I. R' Keith of Selma. Study Club "Does Goethe's Spirit Long Over the Waters Represent Human Life?" read by Mrs. Wilmington; paper by Mrs. |. M. Ba- shinsky. Nineteenth Century Club of Troy. The Moral Force of Georre Eliiot's Novels" read by Mrs. W. J. Beeland.
 ProEressive literary conundrums were then enjoyed by the club. the re- suit giving the first prize, a box of sta . tfonery. to Mrs. E. D. Thames. tba consolation. a white camelia, to MrS' w. J. Beeland' the booby, laundry list. to Mrs. W. R. Pierce.
 Dainty refreshments served bv inc hostess closed the pleasant afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
sNEDE CUTS HIMsELF
Antone Christianscn Victim of Unusual
 Accident.

Accident.
 Mobile, Dec. 14.-(Special.) .)--Antone Christiansen, Swede, living about six miles below the city. reached town last night half dead from the loss of blood from a cut in the left hand sus- tained in a most peculiar manner.
 Christiansen was carrying an axe on his shoulder going through the woods when he stumbled and fell. his hand striking the blade of the axe which penetrated his hand from the back and protruded through the palm of the hand.
 Medical aid in that part of the coun ty is almost an impossibility and real zinG that he would bleed to death if he did not secure attention, Christian sen walked to the city. He walked up the Bay Shell road to Monroe Park where he boarded a car and finally reached the city.
 He went to a surgeons office where he was given attention. The doctor says in one hour the man would have bled to death
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

poets to go to Montgomery on Friday next to spend the holidays with Mrs- Clarke's parents. Mir. and Mrs. Nor wood.
 The No-Namo Bridge Club will not meet again until the Monday after New Years. when 1t will decide upon a name and start the season afresh-
 The Hamilton Whist Club will meet with Miss Mabel Heustis on Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
 On Tuesday afternoon Miss Corinne Long will entertain the Merry Makers Card Club.
 The wedding of Mss Lucille Bidgood and Mr. John Payne Moore. Jr., VIII
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
HERMAN RICH DEAD.

Georgia Mine Owner Expires In Bir-
 mingham.
 Birmingh am, Dec. l4.--(Special ,- Herman Rich. State Agent For an East ern insurance company and owner of copper mines in Georgia, died here tonight from cancer Of the stomach. He was 67 years old today.
 He is survived by two sons, a broth- CT In Nashville. two brothers and. two sisters In Atlanta. His remains will be taken to Atlanta for burial,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
UnciaImea Pension warrant..

Mobile. Dec. 14-(SpeciaD-Prob Judge Price Williams. IT,, has in his possession fifteen state pension war rants for Confederate Veterans. Judge Williams states that the, warrants have been in his possession about two months and as yet no one has called for them. The list is as follows: Bridget Brevoni, John M. Bennett, w. L. Batchelor. Julius Bosarge, Hattie E. Huggins, Mary E. Howell. Mrs. J. $. Hardin, c. K. Ludlow. W. Fl. fPor- ter, Carrie Rabley. Mrs. J. L. Rachels, Charles r. Stevens, J. Louis verneuille. John Wall and Nancy H. White.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
MOBILE DEPARTMENT

Eua, N. F.. who will also be the guest of MT. and Mrs. Luce for the hoii- days.
 with Mrs. M. F. Kirkbride Thursday morning at II o'clock.
 That afternoon Mrs. c. J. Hewitt will entertain the Young Matrons cara Club.
 The Grand Slam Bridge Club will not hold it's next meeting until the first Thursday in the new year, when Miss Rosa Coates will be it's hostess.
 On Thursday morning at the Coun- try Club Miss Oline McMillan will en- certain the Bowling Club.
 The Five Hundred Card Club have disbanded until the second of January when 1t will meet with Mrs. G. w.. Coates.
 The large annual reception of the Athelstan Club will be held at o'ciock on Friday evening in its handsome club rooms.
 The Friday Morning Reading Club will meet with Mrs. Harry Ptilans. on StfSCl, tHdI AoA"A
 With Mrs C. J. Torrey the Shakes peare Club will meet as usual on Sat- urday morning.
 The Christmas german of the Month ly German Club will be given Wednes- day evening at German Relief Hall.
 Miss Helen Clifton, of Greenvflle, Miss, arrived last evening to be the guest of Miss Oline McMillan until after the holidays. Miss Ula Walsh entertained at a matinee party this afternoon at the Lyric Theatre. to which nineteen 'of her young friends were invited. After the performance delicious refresh ments were served at the home of the young hostess's parents, MT. and Mrs. J. T. Walsh. 351 St. Louis street. MT. Frank E. Aunspaugh went to New Orleans this afternoon to spend the weekend.
 MT. Carl Tooley. of wiimer. Ala, spent Friday in the city. Mrs. P. H. Branch, of Asheville, N | C., Is the attractive guest of Mrs. l E. J. Parker. on Government street MT. W. A. Lott. Jr., came down to- | day from the University of Alabama | to pass the holidays with his parents Miss Jessie Lott will return tomor- l row morning from Nashville. Birming- 1 ham and Montgomery. where she has 1 been visiting friends. l The Fidelia Club will give it's annual | New Year Ball on Decemb CT 31 at 5 | o'clock in it's club rooms. and great 1 prepa rations are being made to make | this one very elegant affair. I | Among the box parties given this
 evening to hear Bispham. the baritone 1 at the Lyric Theatre, was that of MT 1 George Fearn to Mir. and Mrs. George l Fearn, Jr., and Miss Virginia Thomas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
GaIIaghan Gets sixty Days.

Mobile, Dec. 14-(Special)-- --J oseph Gallaghan, white man was given a hard labor sentence of sixty days this morning by Recorder Clarke for the theft of a pistol from Johann Cuipka. The theft occurred something over six ty days ago but Gallaghan has just been apprehended. He acknowledged stealing the pistol and selling 1t to a person in Bradley Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
Christmas Photographs.

Should be ordered at once to insure timely delivery and best work Don't wait until the rush starts-see me al once. I can give you best work at the most attractive prices.
 Schulze Studio. 10 Court Square.
 Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

MT. Jex Luce is-eXpected home the last of next week to pass the holidays with his parents. MT. and Mrs. G. M. Luce. He will be accompanied oy ms cousin. Miss Mary Lane, of Canandei-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
Naval Stores Receipts,

Receipts of naval stores in Pensacola during the past two or three days have been heavier than known for a year or more Esperiallv does this apply to receipts by water. many vessels having entered from points up the hoy, the riv- CTS and bayous. bringing heavy car- goes to port.
 To accommodate this growing bus'- ness, the Louisville and Nashville has constructed wharf to be used exclu- sively for discharging cargoes from vessels. and there las not been day during the week but th't this wharf has been crowded with essels.
 The receipts for several days have averaged more than 1000 barrels per day from this source. while the re- ceipts by rail have also been heavy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

The T. B. C. Club will meet with Miss Ruth Kelly on Thursday after noon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Every smoker wants q box of
 New Bcauvoir Havana cent cigars. T. J. Mattox Gig. IS Tob. Co.,, Distrib.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
MARINE NEWS.
Arrival and Departure of Vessels At
 Southern Ports.

Arrival and Departure of Vessels Al
 Southern Ports.
 Mobile, Ala, Dec 14.-Arrfved: Bark Anrac titalian) Schiappacasse. Mar seilles.
 Cleared Schooner Clara Norton (American) Hammitt. San Juan.
 
 New Orleans, La. Dec. 14-Cleared' Steamers Comus, (Amn.), Post, New York; Sausenberg, (Ger.), Breckwoldt Rotterdam via Norfolk; Joseph Vaccaro tBt.), Simpson. Ceiba, Fl Porvenir and Tela Chalmette, (Amn.), Birney, HaS = ana; Greenbriel, (BrD, Galt, Port Linn on; Preston, (Nor), Olsen, Colon City of Tampico, (NorD, Odfjell. Vera Cruz and Tampico; Berwind, (Amn.), Dyer Porto Rico; Sark, (Nor.). Dahl, Aal- borg, Nyborg and Copenhagen. via Nor folk.
 Port Eads. la, Dec. 14--Arrived: Steamers, Clodmoor, (Br.). Dyacon, Tampa; Annie, CBr.), Vie, Vera Cruz; Elton, (Br), Ward. Montevideo: Knuts- ford, (BrD. Lawlan. Port InGlis; Nor gan, (Amn.). Thompson, Tampa.
 Sailed-Steamers Chirripo, (Br). Jones, Port Limon; Manchester Spin ner, (Br). Logic, Manchester via Nor folk.
 Galveston. Tex, Dsc. 14-Arrived: Steamers Fl Alba. Quick New York; Nitalia, CBr.). Langlie. Havana; Cedal Grove, tBr), Small. Vera Cruz.
 Cleared; Steamers Allemania. (Ger.) Landsky, Hamburg Trident, (Br) Thomas. Bremen; Kentra, (Br), Doty Liverpool; Vitalia. (Br.). Lanlie. Hav' ana and Matanzas.
 Sailed: Steamers Leander, (Br), Kit ley. Hamburg; Cayo Bonita, (Br.), VII Hams, Antwerp; Telesfora, (Span.), Der goa' Manchester; Basil (Br), Whay man. Liverpool Fl Norte. Maxson, New 1 York; Molina, (Nor), Haraldsen, Pro gresso.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Miss Inez Weiss is expected home soon from Louisville, to remain until after the holidays with her aunts, the Misses Weiss, on Church street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

In the ladies parlor of the CaWthon Hotel the Century Book Club will meet Wednesday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
Holiaax for Schools.

Announcement was made today py the Board of Public Instruction that the public schools of the entire county will be dismissed at noon on Decem- Der 24. in order to give the pupils and teachers a holiday for Christmas. The pupils will not assemble for their stu dies until January 2, thus having about ten days in which to enjoy the Christ mas festivities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
PENSACOLA NEGRO
 CONVICTED Or MURDER

Pensacola. Fla. Dec. 14.-(Special.)- Guilty of murder in the first degree. with recommendation for mercy, was the verdict of the jury in the case of Henry Wright, a negro. charged with the murder of Alberta Tison. a ne- gress.
 The jury deliberated over the verdict for twenty-four hours. and Wright had a narrow escape from the death penalty. Eleven of the jury stood for a verdict of murder in the first degree without a recommendation from } o'clock Friday afternoon until this morning at 10 o'clock. and during this time only one man held out for rec ommendation for mercy. -~
 
 Dining-RoOm Sets i'm Solid Mahog- any, Golden, Chartered and WeathePed Oak, at prices that will suit your pOcI<- etbOOk.
 Grayes-Arnold Furniture Company.
 iOG Dexter Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Mir. Joe Lyons, who is now living il Montgomery. is visiting his parents MT. and Mrs. Meyer Lyon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

be solemnized at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Government street Methodist church
 That of Miss Lillian Della Ingalls, and MT. Frank Mccarthy Kerr will take place at the family residence. on North Hamilton street that afternoon At the Methodist church, Whistler. at 2 o'clock Wednesday evening, MT. Hilman T. Fieldness. native of Nor way, and Miss Mattie Elizabeth Bahl- man, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Bahlman, will be married.
 Mrs. E. J. Buck will be the hostess of the Tuesday Bridge on that after noon also.
 The Pivot Bridge Club will be en- tertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. shelton Sims, in LeMoyne Place.
 From to o'clock on Tuesday even l ing little Miss Mary Imogen Kettles will give a birthday party at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Tom Net- ties.
 Mrs. Richard Melett will entertain l at reception on that afternoon Tn | honor of Mrs. Branch. of Asheville.
 Mrs. Joseph McPhillips will be the | hostess of the Discards Bridge Clup 1 that morning at II o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Master Marx Rosenbaum will arrive during the coming week from college, to pass the holidays with his mother. Mrs. Addie Rosenbaum. on Michigan avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
Cheer for the Poor.

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Elks are preparing to make many of the poor families of the city happy on Christmas by a distribution of eatables. toys and children. Committees from the auxilf- ary have been engaged for several weeks in preparing for this event, and have called upon many merchants and citizens and enlisted their assistance in making the distribution a success full one.
 Many donations have been received and prepared already for the occasion. Baskets filled with toys clothing and dainties have been arranged and are ready to be placed with other articles aid distributed to the poor.
 The distribution is to be made Christ mas morning and the ladies are to be assisted in this work by the Elks. Lists of the worthy families in various sections of the city are being prepared and the day will be a notable one with many of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
Raxgea Football aame.

In a rather ragged game of football the Spring Hill eleven defeated the Athletics, an amateur organization Of this city on the Spring Hill campus
 this afternoon by the score of 2S to C. The Athletics played good ball dur ing the first half. holding Spring Hill
 down to one touchdown but in the sec
 ond half the amateur organization let down and Spring Hill waded through them for three more touchdowns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

gray ribbon. and the place cards were hand painted red chrysanthemums.
 Around this fective board gathered. Professor Julius T. Wright, Mr. Maxon, the coach MT. Miller. the physical director, and the members of the team. Messrs William Mcintosh. Adrian Durant, Willie Durant, Derhes Mo Cure. Harold Reed, John Welch, George lizard, Grover Sims, John Hill. Paul Boulo. Ben Marshall and Heth McMeans.
 At 3 o'clock the whole party repaired to the Lyric Theatre to witness the vaudeville show. which brought to close a most enjoyable afternoon.
 Mrs. S. J. Lawler announces the en- gagement of her grand-daughter, Ida Lawler Richardson, to MT. Joel Hurst Thornton, the wedding to take place on Christmas eve at noon at the resi- dence of Miss Richardson's uncle and aunt. General and Mrs. J. w. Whiting.
 Miss Marie Richard is expected home next week from Indianapolis. to spend the holidays with her parents MT. and Mrs E. E. Richard.
 Miss Mary Lyles will arrive Tuesday from South Carolina to spend the win ter with her nephew. Mir. E. C. Hughes. and family.
 Master Marx Rosenbaum will arrive during the coming week from college, to pass the holidays with his mother. Mrs. Addie Rosenbaum. on Michigan avenue.
 Mir. Joe Lyons, who is now living in Montgomery. is visiting his parents. MT. and Mrs. Meyer Lyon.
 Miss fnez Weiss is expected home soon from Louisville, to remain until after the holidays with her aunts, the Misses Weiss, on Church street.
 Mr md Mra Annr1z Hall Clarke eX-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Mrs. Joseph McPhillips will be i, the hostess of the Discards Bridge Clup that morning at II o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
MASSON CONTEST
FIRST WIFE OF MOBILE MAN FILES PETITION. t
Case Ia Set For Trial Next Tuesday And More Than Forty Witt
 nesscs Have Been Summoned.

Mobile. Dec. 14.-(SpeciaL)--A peti. tion was filed in the chancery court this afternoon by Mrs. Mary Lee Mas son. divorced. the first wife of James Henry Mason, who died suddenls while traveling in Japan with his sec ond wife, asking that the chancellor order a thorough search for the papers in the case in which she was divorced from Mir. Mason and was granted alimony.
 Mrs. Masson further asks the court that if the papers are found in pos session of any one that that person be summoned to appear when the case comes to trial Tuesday next.
 Mrs. Masson accompanied by her son. James H. Mason, Jr., are in Mo- bile from their home in New York, for the purpose of contesting the will and have filed their contest. The case Is set for hearing Tuesday.
 It is expected that the trial will be one of the most interesting heard here in great while as more than forty witnesses have been summoned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

The Fidelia Club will give its annual New Year Ball on December 31 at 3 o'clock in it's club rooms. and great prepa rations are being made to make this one q very elegant affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15
New Methodist sIani.ter.

Rev. J. B. Cumming. who attended the Alabama Methodist Conference. return ed home this morning, and announced that the new pastor of the First Meth- odist Church, Rev. c. W. Gavin. will reach here on December 26 to assume the pastorate of the church.
 Mir. Gavin will meet with hearty welcome from the congregation of the church. many of whom are personally acquainted with him. He visited Pen- sacola two years ago. and while here made many friends. MT. Cumming will leave within ten days for his new home. and will leave many friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Mir. and Mrs. Henry Hall Clarke ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Miss Mary Lyles will arrive Tuesday from South Carolina to spend the win ter with her nephew. MT. E. c. Hughes. and family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Among the box parties given this evening to hear Bispham. the baritone, at the Lyric Tn eatre, was that of Mir. George Fearn to Mir. and Mrs. George Fearn, Jr., and Miss Virginia Thomas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-15

Mrs. Richard Melett will entertain at reception on that afternoon in honor of Mrs. Branch. of Asheville.