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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Casualties of the Day.

Birmingham, Dec. 25.-(Special.)- Up to o'clock this evening the re- ports that reached the sheriffs office did not indicate that the Christmas celebration had been a very strenuous one in Jefferson County. though Sheriff Higdon said in the afternoon that he would not brag until the horse mails were in.
 Two negroes were shot in the city, one being dead and the other near deaths door. One negro was killed at Bessemer. Two white men were se- riously cut in the county and many fights took place, but none exceedingly serious.
 Theatrical managers received Christ mas presents late last night and this morning, almost every manager of a local theatre receiving a gold watch.
 policeman was stationed in the principal saloons last night until the closing hour and early this morning that there should not be any disturb- ance. Despite the fact that the police department is In an unsettled condi- tion because of the Police Commission situation, Mayor Ward, chairman of the Commission, which has been busted by the Supreme Court, was about the city last night and again today seeing that the police were on the alert.
 The fact that whiskey was selling at off prices because of the fast approach of prohibition, caused some apprehen- sion in official circles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
MISHAPS IN MOBILE
THE USUAL NUMBER OF CHRIST
 MAS ACCIDENTS.
P. g. Powers Accidentally Shoots Him- self While Examining . Pis- tol-Dog Bites Captain
 John williams.

Mobile, Dec. 25--(Special )-The us- ual Christmas accidents were reported to the police today and large num- Der of arrests were made. most of them, however, for ordinary. trunks.
 P. S. Powers, employed by the Mobile Loan and Trust Company. was acci- dentally shot in the right leg. barely missing the feemoral artery, by 3S- calibre pistol which he. was examining. discharging it accidentally.
 The bullet was found in the yard. The accident occurred at Powers's home 252 Monroe Street.
 Albert Reese, a negro. while resisting arrest today, had his nose broken by sn officer. who was compelled to use his club.
 John Morrison, a white man, receiv- ed a confused wound in the head to- day about II o'clock in fight near the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail- road depot. He is locked up in the police station on the disorderly charge.
 Ned Barnett, a negro, was struck in the left side of the head with a blunt instrument in a fight today.
 Boykin Reese, a negro, received cuts in the left side of the head and arm in a drunken row today. He was lock- ed up and wiIfsappear before the Re- corder tomorrow.
 Captain John R. Williams, harbor- master, while passing the corner of Royal and Cont Streets, was bitten on the right hantf-by a dog which leads white man by the name of John Slo- cum, who As blind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
MOBILE DEPARTMENT
Ne1vs Of Mobile Society

Santa Claus society ball, familiarly spoken of as the S. C. & and this year was no exception. It seems hardly pos sible to think that this society was started some fifteen years ago by youths of sixteen and abbreviated of the girls in attendance.
 Now, It boasts many members of al- most advanced years and has come to be very Joyous occasion most es- pecially for the debutantes who for months beforehand have their first dance engaged by those who will be | unseen and masked admirers. The scene of this Christmas festivity was changed this year from Temper ance Hall to that of the German Re- lief. Glowing red letters in incandes- cent lights placed at the far end of the hall gave . Merry Xmas 1907" well come and overhead in the center of the society in brilliant lights The hall overhead and the walls were festooned with lights, bamboo and red fowery balls, producing q very brilliant and christimassy effect.
 The first dance, always reserved for the maskers, who this year wore the court dress of princes of the royal blood of foreign nations was as usual the event Of the evening. The debutantes. Missee Dorothy Donald. Nell Hall, Emily Boone. Emily Goulou, Elizabeth Boyd, Marie Webb, Julia Creery, Agnes Arton, Marie Shafer. Madie Diggett and the younger set. Misses Corinna Kirk bride, Amalie Lyons. Mabel Goode, etc. were conspicuous among the dancers throughout the evening.
 The society was represented minus masks by Messrs. D. P. Bestor, Jr., J.. Burke. D R. Dunlap. Joseph Little. ]. W. Little, Jr., A P. Bush, Joseph Mo- vH. ID n~kk At inson, Irwin Burgett, B. c. Rickarby. J. c. Bush. Jr., Walton Link. and the Reception Committee was composed of Messrs. Joseph H Lyons. John Cat ling. S. s. Rubira, IT,, c. M. Luce. Col. E. l.. Russell. R. A. Sadler. General J. W. Whiting, J. B. Waterman. George Fearn. Jr.. M. ". Dunlap. E. O. ski and N, R. Clarke.
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 Among the out-of-town ex-Mobilians at the L. c. S. ball was Mir. Joseph Harrison, who is now making his home in Jacksonville. Fla He will remain here until the latter part of the week. Mir. Ingersoll Moffat now of Seattle was also among those present Mir. F. N. Reese, who has been con- fined to his room recently with an att
 
 proved to be up and about.
 Among those to arrive today was Mrs. W. B. Thomas, who has been spending the half year in the North and East and recently has been visit ing in Atlanta. She is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Rittanhouse Moore. as is also Mir. Rittenhouse Randolph Moore.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis c. Parker of New York are on a visit to Captain and Mrs John Quill.
 Captain and Mrs. Harry Hargrove re- turned today from their honeymoon trip.
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 MT. and Mrs. J. Paul Wilson are an- other young bridal couple who re- turned from their honeymoon today. Mrs. J. l.. Abbott and Miss Selina Abbott are the guests of Mrs. William H. Ross. and MT. and Mrs. St. John Mattel of Montgomery are in the city for the holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
WEDDINGS IN GERARD.
Several C0upIes United During This Week.

Girard, Dec. 25.-(SpeciaL)--Chri mas week has been wedding week in the Twin Cities. a good many mar r'ages having been solemnized.
 Joseph Nixon Horne and Miss Minter watkins were married Monday nigh at the Girard Baptist Church.
 J. w. Hughes of Columbus and Miss Helen Harrelson were united in mar rfage at the residence of the brides mother in Phenix City.
 Lafayette Williams and Miss Dora Edwards. both of Phenix City. were married at the home of the bride The wedding of Homer Hamilton and Miss Rosa Williams. another Phenix City couple. took place about the same time.
 Miss Birdie Roquemore of Girard and Mitchell Bullard of Phenix City swere married at the residence of Mrs. Emma Cash in Columbus.
 Clifford Howard and Miss Georgia Baker. both of Phenix City, were united in marriage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
AN INCENDIARY FIRE.
Mobile Department Called te . Frame
 House.

HOUSE.
 Mobile. Dec, 25--(Special)- )--Answer- ing an alarm from Box 35 at exactly 6 o'clock this morning for a fire in the story and half frame house on the Southwest corner of Canal and Wilkin- son streets, the members of the fire department found that some one had set the building afire, the bottle of kerosene and kerosene saturated rags. being on the stairway where the fire was first discovered.
 Fortunately. people in the neighbor- hood being up early discovered the flames. evidently as soon as they were touched, and pulled Box 35. The de- pertinent responded in record time and discovered that the fire had just caught the stairs good and they found no trouble in extingutshing, it.
 The kerosene bottle and tags were taken to the police station and turned over to Chief Rondeau who now has his detective force busy running down sev- eral clues to the firebug, who, if caught, will be dealt with very severe ly. Tho house was vacant and was owned by John Terry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
BIRMINGHAM'S DAY
ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDED FOR
 POOR OF DISTRICT.
The Elks and Salvation Army Made Hundreds of Hearts Happy.
 Services in the
 Churches.

Birmingham. Dec. 25-(Special.)- Services were held in the various churches of Birmingham this morning for the Christmas holiday and the con- gregations were large.
 Five masses, including solemn high mass at 10:3o o'clock this morning, were held at the St. Paul'st Catholic Church, the largest Catholic Church in the northern part of the district, Rev. Father Mcdonald. c. M., preaching. A collection for the orphans was taken up in all the Catholic Churches this morning.
 Birmingham Lodge No. 7s. Bensv- olent Protective Order of Elks, this at which 500 poor children wore given baskets of candy, fruit and toys.
 The Elks of Bessemer and Ensley also had Christmas trees, at Ensley a neat little program being carried out.
 The Salvation Army of Birmingham and Bessemer. distributed baskets full of food to the poor people.
 The streets of Birmingham, Ensley. and Bessemer were we'll crowded with children, poor women and men carrying baskets full of Christmas things that had been given them by the Elks and Salvation Army.
 A dozen Christmas trees at least were unloaded this afternoon and night in various churches. while other services were held.
 The principal stores of the cities in the Birmingham district were closed and the holiday brought about arftiet condition. Many of the industries of the district are closed and will be idle until next week. The laboring people, however, did not turn out in the cities. remaining pretty close to their homes The saloons were wide open all day and there was large disposition of the wet goods.
 Every effort is being made by the sa- loon people to dispose of their stun. their existence now being very short in Jefferson County.
 The police have been busy all day. a number of arrests being made on petty charges.
 The prisoners in the county jail were given a big dinner today with tur- key and other fowl. Joe Lantznester, the warden over the culinary depart ment of the big bastile, providing the bountiful meal.
 At the penitentiaries at Flat Top and Pratt City, the State provided a Christ mas dinner for the unfortunates, fowl, fruits. nuts and other delicacies being furnished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
News of Enterprise.


 Enterprise, Dec. 25.-(SpeciaL)-- Christmas trees at both the churches were enjoyed by the little folk last evening. They were conducted under the auspices of the Sunday Schools.
 Each child was given a present and songs and recitations added to the in- terest of the occasion.
 A MT. Stoker had bis eyes ba0sy dam aged last night by the bursting of a cannon cracker near his face. No other serious injuries are reported.
 Miss Clemmie Warren is at home from Wesleyan Female College for the holidays. She will return to Macon about the first of January.
 Dr. Baker Lee is with his uncle and aunt. Captain and Mrs. J. Rawls, at Arlington.
 Gilbert Baker is visiting Arlington. He is now located at Dothan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Wedding nt LmYerne.

Luveren, Dec. 25.-(Special.)- )-Mr. Tenna c. King and Miss Stella Beall were married last night at the Meth odist parsonage. Rev. A. L. Sellers spoke the beautiful ceremony Of the Meth odist Church which linked their destiny. MT. King is the son of F. D. King and is one of the prominent bust- ness men of the town. Mrs King IS the beautiful and accomplished daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Beall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
GIFT FOR MIR. ROSS,
Employees of Street Railway Rememhe
 Superintendent.

EmptOyeB o1 street HanWay tsememDer
 Superintendent.
 Mobile, Dec. 25--(Specia1)- bly one of the neatest gifts made during the holiday season here was the pre- sentation this morning to J. w. Ross. Superintendent of Transportation of the Mobile Light and Railway Company. of a handsome gold chain and diamond studded locket by the trainmen.
 MT. Ross knew absolutely nothing of the present until he came to his ot- flee this morning and found the pack age on his desk. A card suitably in- scribed was on the inside of the present Taken completely by sur prise MT. Ross walked from his office into the room occupied by the trainmen when idle where he found several of them conversing.
 MT. Ross then. told of them of his deep appreciation and by the manner in which he made his little talk as one of the trainmen expressed 1t "he should be- a lawyer with that flow Of language"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
LOSES TWO FINGERS.
James Glascove the Victim of Christ.
 mas Accident.

Decatur, Dec. 25.-(Special.) )-As the result of a Christmas celebration James Glascowe. of the western portion of Limestone County, lost two fingers on his right hand last night.
 Glascowe and a party of friends were having a good time celebrating Christ mas by discharging fireworks. Glas- cove was firing some cannon fire crackers and he held one large one in hi shand too long. It exploded in his hand. blowing off his two first fingers
 In the Decaturs there were no cas- ualties or serious accidents reported on account of Christmas celebrations. Large crowds were down town last night shopping and making merry but the best of order has prevailed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
J. A. WILKINS DEAD.
He Was Respected Citizen of Madison
 County.


 Huntsville. Dec. 25.-(Special.)- )- James A. Watkins, aged 53 years, died last night at ' o'clock at his home in Madison after an illness of several months with an affection of the heart. His death was not unexpected and when the end came he was surrounded by all of the members of his family. MT. Watkins was County Commis- sioner and had performed the duties of that responsible position in very sat- isfactory manner. He was one of the best known citizens of Madison Coun- ty and was held in high esteem wier- ever he was known.
 His widow and six children survive him. among the latter being Mrs. Reav- is O'Neal of Huntsville, Mrs. J. H. Stone of Decatur. Albert Watkins of Deca- tux and three children who live at home.
 The funeral will be held Thursday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Exercise. fin Twin Cities.

Phenix City, Dec. 25.-(Special.)-- The feature of Christmas Day in Phe. nix City and G:rard was the exercises at the various churches. There were several Christmas trees, and one ser vice was held tonight at popular church in this city specifically for the benefit of the poor of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Dr. sherIax Is Dead.

Decatur, Dec. 25.-(Special.) --Dr. William Sherley died yesterday at his home in New Decatur. He had been sick for a long time with complsca- tion of diseases. Dr. Sherley had read medicine for a number of years, but was not practicing physician. He was a prominent member of the Ma sonic fraternity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Mid. Fox Wed. Mr. Willbanks.

Huntsville. Dec. 25.-(Special. )-Mr. Herman Wilbanks and Miss, Lizzie Da- wis Fox were married yesterday after noon at the home of the brides father, Charles Fox. The ceremony was per formed in the presehce of a few friends by Justice J. L. Ferguson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

Fred Penney has a unique record among ball players. In his thirteen years as a player in the major league he has been a member of but one team the Boston Nationals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
 RAILWAY.

ArrivRI aud departure of traIns Union Pas senger station, Montgomery. Ala. Affect i've Sept sth. 1907. 90th Meridian tiInN
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 ARRIVE rom savannah. Augusta, Macon. Columbus. Albany. Amer1cHA and Union springs .... ........11!1oam From Macon, ColuInbuA Albany. Americus, Dawson. Fort 0ainsA Eufaula. Andalusias Troy. Unio1 springs .... .... 7;Sspm
 ALL TRAINS DAILY. For further information write or apply to R. c Brookes. c A. 1c1 Montgomery St; 6. T. surratt. D. T. A.. Montgomery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

Of course the event for many years of Christmas evening has been the
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07
FORMER JUDGE IS GUILTY

WILDER Neb March G--The jury in
he district court tonight fornd Form
or Judge Hendee guilty of emhez
element Of 3 3s5 of be funds Of Sa-
ine county Sentence was deferred
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07
HURRY ANOTHER BOAT SOUTH

San uie-o. CAL March C. -TH. gum
boat Prime on left last uiehr for san
Salvador under hurry orders .o join
tho Chicago in Central American vat.
a-S
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07
JURY GIFTS ADAMS CASE.

Wallace Idaho March G-The case
Of tSeve Adams charged with the mur-
Ger rf "a rIHcber was given tu the jury
TODAY
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07

Mrs. Mary Cannon of DOUGLAS
sire /. has gone 10 Chicago to visit
relatives
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07

~ Rendlcmau of Nakanda the
guest Of his son Dr. j j Rcudemau
aud family
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07

band. al Paducah and other relative
in Memphis
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07

Most an live merchants advertise il
the Bulletin.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07
BAND AT The RINK.

Culvers band will play ar the RoE
or Rink tgni-hi
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07

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The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07

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dorse The prices range follows ~2AkAhn-
Suits S12.45 s3ooosut> $685.
So. 80 Suits for S15.95 S35OOSuis for $3.50
500 Sui for $1,000 OSutsfo for 95
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Suits for S32.5O
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-07
,Ceived Another Shipment of Ladies Waists

TO- consisting Of almost 25 different styles made Of black and
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Range of Prices is SOC 90c $L30, $40 SL09, $780,
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-12
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the District Court OF the United
States for the Southern District, al
Ardmore
In the matter OF X. f, Philips
bankrupt In bankruptcy,
To the creditors OF r. +. Philips
in the oSuthern District in the In,
dian Territory, al Ardmore, bank
rupt: Notice is hereby given that on
the 3rd day Of July, 1907, the said
II. +. Philips was duly adjudge dbank
rupt and that the first meeting Of his
creditors will be held at my office
at the court house In the city OF
Ardmore, on the 15tn day Of July
1907, az 10 o'clock in the forenoon
at which time the said creditors may
attend prove their claims, appoint Q
trustee, examine the bankrupt, arl
transact such other business as may
come before said meeting
JOHN HINKLE,
J6-li Referee In Bankruptcy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-12
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