davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
MISSION BOARD MEETS.
Meth odfsts Ministers Take lip Mid Yea
 work at GreenviIle.

work at GreenviIie.
 GfeeAvi1le, April S.--(Special.---The mid year meeting of the Mission Board of the Alabama Conference met this morning in the Methodist Church.
 There were present Rev. J. B. Cum mings. President; Rev. J. T. Man gum, Secretary; Rev. F. A. Rogers. Treasurer; Revs. J. B. K spain. E. P. Lathrane, c. A. Cornell, J. A. Thompson, H. Trawick, T. J. Jones. M. Lightfoot, A. T, williamson. There are present also, as visitors Revs. C- A. Rush, J. M. Dannelly and J. A. Scott.
 The session today consisted of .ii- teresting talks on the great missionary question of the day by members of the Board. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. L..P. Lathram and was an able discourse, in line with the object of the meeting:
 pr. W. W. Pinson, of Nashville, who is Missionary Secretary of the M. E. Church South, arrived on the noon train and preached this evenIng.
 AAe meeting will last three days.
 The tax commission met in this city this orning with the county commis- sioners. Judge J. J. Mitchell and Hon J. B. 4 Powell were present. Col. Har- yey Jones did not come.
 It is said that the people of Butlev County assess their property at more equitable rate than many of the coun- tles of the State.
 Norman Gafford and Miss Pinkis whidder were married Sunday after. noon at the residence of Judge A. T Ramage, who performed the ceremony It was a surprise to the friends of tn' young couple The groom is an excel lent young man, the bride spiendit young woman.
 Mrs. J. l.. Bryan, who has been SC critically Ill, is improving.
 Mrs. Steven Cowart and son, Ceci Cowart, are visiting relatives at Bryan Texas.
 Mrs. J. B. Beers. of Montgomery was the guest of Mrs. H. c. AafKei yesterday.
 E. Gordon Parker returned to Tupele Miss, yesterday after a short visit te his parents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
COURT AT EVERGREEN.
Grand Jury is Organized and Charged By Judxc,

 Evergreen, April 9.-(Special. )-The spring term of Circuit Court convened here yesterday at l o'clock. Court was opened with a short prayer by Rev. Richard Hall, pastor of the Baptist Church.
 The grand jury was empanneled with H. L. Dees of Repton as foreman, and A H. Stakes of Betts as bailiff. The following citizens compose the grand jury: T. B. Williams, W. B. Northcutt, J. M Foshee, Jonathan Lee. T. L, Brantley. J. T. Hudson, H. L. Dees, G. w Northcutt, J. T. Fincher, F. D. Straughn. H. S. Bates. E. L. Abreast, F. M. Deer, q. D. Wright. John P. Thames, J. A. J. Morris. The attend ance at court is larger than usual.
 W. B. James, who has held the posi- ton of deputy sheriff and jailer under Sheriff Irwin, has been appointed Tax Commissioner of this county, the posi- ton held by Capt. James c. Travis since the creation of the office. MT. James is succeeded by E. c. Hines as deputy sheriff
 The musical given by the Misses Bur rows at the Southwest Alabama Agri- cultural School building last night was largely attended. The entertain ment was given for the benefit of tn, new Baptist Church and a neat sum was realized. The Misses Burrows are accomplished musicians of Tennessee, and are visiting relatives in this city.
 Rev. J. M. Shofner of Enterprise was in the city yesterday.
 Rev. c. S. Talley, pastor or the Meth odist Church here, is in Bagdad, Fla. assisting in series of revival ser vices.
 D. Fl. McCreary, who recently dis posed of his business interests in Mon- roeville, has moved to Evergreen with his family. He has purchased a lot on Rural Street and will build home. They are at present with Mrs. Mo- Creary's parents, MT. and Mrs. c. W. Riley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
ardssns ana Miss M E. Po,ard.- of the

ardssn, and Miss M E. Posard. of the Judson.
 A crowded house greeted Mrs. Dob. bins and her assistants and . good sum was realised for the Baptist church
 Mrs. Dobbins' voice is a magnificent contrAito. Her songs were warmly re- ceived and she was given many en- cores. Miss Pollard sang several num- hers and responded to an encore with q ras time song which was much ap- plauded, especially by the college boys.
 Mir. Richardsons two numbers were applauded to the echo. He Is very accomplished vocalist and is always received with enthusiasfh' Miss Kath- ieen Waller as accompanist deserves honorable mention. Her work was an- solutely faultless.
 Much interest is felt here in the mar riage of Judge Christians niece, Miss Lonna Christian to Walter Dickin- son of Lafayette The ceremony will be performed in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
MARINE NEWS.
Arrival and Departure of Vessels al
 Southern Ports.

Arrival and Departure of Vessels al
 Southern Ports.
 Mobile, April 9,-Arrived: Fort Gaines (Nor.). Knudson; Belise (Nor.) Pansen. Belise; Julia A. May (Hond.) !, Cpe, Havana.
 Cleared Helen (Nor). sivertsen, Bocas.
 Pensacola. April 9.-Arrived: Flu phenia Ut.), A-engo. Buenos Ayres.
 Cleared: Helen A. Wayman, Var horn, Delagoa Bay.
 Sailed Str. Nth (Br). Richards, Ghent.
 Galveston. April s.-Arrived: Lodd Coma (Br.). Walters, Liverpool; Fl Rio (Amn.), Parker. New York.
 Cleared; Bernard. Beck Jone, Liver pool; Fl Paso. Knowles, New York.
 New Orleans April 9.-Cleared: Strs. Santurice, Griffith, Porto Rico: Protus, Popner. New York; Transit (Nor.), /, Danielsen, Mobile; FIambro (Br.), Diggins. Neorg and Holding via Nor folk.
 Port Eads, April 9.-Arrived. Excel sior. Birney, Havana; City of Tampico (Nor). Olsen Vera Cruze. Cuban (Br.). J. Luckenbach. Wartbishler, Galveston Esparta tBr.), Rose. Bocas del Toro: Camilla. Drisko, Aruba.
 Sailed: San Jose (Br.), Owen, Port Limon; White Jack (Br). Farley, Christianid via Newport News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
Young Man Meets Horrible Death At
 TuscalOOan

Tuscaloosa.
 Tuscaloosa, April 9 Especial )-- Allen Essex engaged in preparing to make a blast in the plant of the cen- tral Iron and Coal Company, on Sat- urday afternoon was fatally injured by an explosion which struck his face and arms.
 He was operated on, one arm being removed and one eye taken out, but so severe was the shock that he received that he passed paway.
 The annual metine of the Alabama Funeral Directors and Embalmers was held in the city hall today and is be- tng attended by prominent members from many sections of the State. The State Board of ExaminerS have met and examined eleven applicants who will be passed on today. The board elected the following officers: Presi- dent. P. B. Dixon. of Mobile and T. F Leak, Jr, of Montgomery to the once of secretary and treasurer. %The Funeral Directors were called together this morning by President J. M. Rogers of this city which was fol- lowed by prayer from Rev. John van Lear. which preceded the address or welcomerby Mayor W. M. Faulk.
 The response was by P. B. Dixon President of the board of examiners. Rev. L.. o. Dawson of the First Bap- list Church spoke of The Ideal Un- dertaker" in a most interesting manner which was followed by an address from pr. R. J. Hargrove, his subject be. ing: "Contagion and Infection in their relations to the Undertaken
 Funeral Customs was discussed py Rev. s. E.. wasson of the Methodist Church and lecture by Prof. Horace Hail of Philadelphia concluded the pro- gram
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
wetumpIka socIety .

wetumpka, Apri1's. Special l)-Mr. and Mrs. W. l.. Lancaster and Mrs Eula c. Moore have gone to Birm- ingham to attend the Sunday School Convention.
 Mrs. J. M. Jenkins Jr., left this morning to visit her parents in Nash vile.
 A marriage which came In the na- ture of a surprise to the couples friends occurred at the home of MT. Evans Holley Sunday evening when Miss Reid Hester was married to Mir. Will Wood.
 Little Otis Britt is quite sick with pneumonia at his parents home on North Bridge street. A little child of MT. and Mrs. W. Y. Williams is suffering from an attack of pneumonia In East Wetumpka.
 MT. J. P. Johnson is preparing to erect a pretty cottage home in West Wetumpka.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
GRocERs IN COURT
CHARGED WITH LETTERING SIDB-
 WALKS OF MOBILE.
Pleaded that Unloading of Cars in Front of Their Stores of Necessity Caused Accumulation
 of Dirt,

Mobile, April s.--tSpecial.) Heads of the firms of the Dixie. Grain Company, McMillan & Harrison. grain dealers, and the Dumas Grocery Company. were hauled into the police court this morning to answer q charge of violat- ing the ordinance governing the lit- terlng of sidewalks with garbage or any refuse, made by Assistant Street Commissioner Archie Leibert.
 Each of the gentlemen stated that they were aware of the fact that the streets and sidewalks in front of their place. of business were filtered with hay, but that 1t could not be easily avoided while the unloading of cars was going on, which necessarily filters the street. q i'r
 The Recorder dismissed them, with warning, and ordered them to keep their premises clean as much as was practicable or they would be again put on the docket and fined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
NeuUs M Brief

Deeds were recorded yesterday in the Probate office as follows:
 Louise l.. Werth and G. L. Werth to John c. Anderson, twelve acres of land lying immediately east of oakwood Cemetery; consideration, $5.0oO.
 John E. Trimbe to Will Anderson two lots in The Uplands; consideration, $650.
 Alfred V. Holm and wife to Samuel E. Wilson. property fronting twenty five feet on the north side of Martha Street, between Dickinson Street and the corporate limits; consideration, $l.- 250.
 The Dothan Cement Construction Company, building contractors of Do- than. filed a voluntary petition in bank ruptcy in the United States Court yes- terday. The company schedules its lia- bilities at S1214, and its assets at zero The firm is composed of J. W. Burney and Martha Burney
 A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday by Nancy Heard, a cook, of Montgomery
 The fire department was called to the residence of John Hancock, S3 Cleveland Avenue yesterday afternoon ahont ] o'clock. A blaze had started In the chimney. No damage was done
 The following appointments by the i Governor were announced yesterday:
 Constables-C. C. Thompson, Titus, Fillmore County and T. Y. Anderson, in Etowah County
 Notaries public-John NJ Walker, or Rutledge. Crenshaw County; H. F. Crensbaw. of Montgomery County. and Charles F. Scofield of Bridgeport. Jackson County.
 Notaries public and ex- -officio justices of the peace-S. L. Sloss. of Marengo County; C. V. Thompson, of Reform Piekens County; Isaac R Hinton, of Carrolton. Pickens County; w. r. Pope, of Blalock. Dallas County; R. D. Stewart. of Tyler, Dallas County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
UMBRELLA SALES OFF.
English People are Abandoning Use of
 Hafu profeefOra.

Hafn frOtectOros
 London. April S.-Umbrella dealers are complaining that their trade is declining. It is ceytainly less brisk than formerly.
 The English climate has not altered but many persons are ceasing to re- gard umbrellas as indispensable. The dealers attribute the falling of in sales to the disuse of silk hats and the more frequent use of derby hats, which are better adapted to wet weather and are cheaper. Another supposed cause is that rain proof coats are worn by many more persons than formerly.
 Women buy fewer umbrellas now notwithstanding they risk their bright est finery outdoors without these means of protection against the wet They rely upon refuge in tea rooms omnibuses and the underground rail. ways in cases of rainy weather sud- denly coming upon them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
Enlarge st. Andrew Hotel

Mir. A. Dacovich, proprietor of the St. Andrew Hotel, stated today that he is now awaiting plans for the en- iargement of his hotel, and which will take in the barber shop and cigar stand next south on Royal Street from the hotel Mir. Dacovich stated that he expected to begin work on. the structure in June, but stated positive ly that the enlargement would be made. When completed the present structure with the addition will form one large building of one architecture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
strike Breakers Fight.

Biron Roberts, a white man, 2S years of age, and one of the strike- breakers brought here by the Louis- vile and Nashville Railroad during the threatened strike of switcnmen, was lodged in the police station short iy before o'clock this afternoon af- ter an assault on Frank Hit, another strike breaker, with knife.
 As there seemed to be no witnesses to the affair nothing of the trouble which led up to the cutting can be learned, but Hit stated that Roberts cut him. Hit was taken to a sanita- rum where his wounds were dressed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
NetUs of Mobile Society

flowers and ribbons and sh carried a bouquet of bride roses. Her youns sister. Miss Lillie Matthews, was her only attendant and Mir. Vance Gun. nison was the groom's best man. After the ceremony. Mir. and Mrs. Casper loft for New Orleans, where they will sDsnd their honeymoon.
 The tnflrmAry Association. which held its meeting at the residence of Mrs. c. J. Torrey this morning. is in a most prosperous condition. A recent report made of what 1t has done in the eleven years of its existence, shows what great progress the women of this Association have made towards an end. sThe lots purchase dby them on Spring Hill Avenue are valued at 5000. be- sides which they have over $1o.00o in bank. The plans for he infirmary are to have forty pay wards and two free wards. There will b operating rooms and everything to make this in firmary a modern up-to-date institu- ton. and it win b under the supervis- ion of the best medical talent in the city,.
 MT. James K. Clarke. Jr., is absent from the city for a few GAys on a bus mess trip.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. M. Hurd and Miss Mary Hurd of New York. eft today for Pass Christian. They were acconpa- nicd by MT. and Mrs. Charles Gazzam. who will remain at the Pass for several days.
  The Rhett Goode's returned today from their visit to Tuscalosa.
 Mrs. Horace Clarke, who has been absent from the city for several weeks on a visit to relatives in the East, is expected home the latter part of this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
DISPATCH OFFICE GuTTED.
Newspaper Plant At Columbus, Ohio
 Suffers From Fire.

Newspaper Plant At Columbus, Ohio.,
 Suffers From Fire.
 Columbus. o.. April 9.-The six story Brickell-M Mithoff building on High street, block north of the state house and occupied by The Evening Dispatch newspaper plant and the Hostor three story building adjacent were pract.- cally destroyed by fire early today. en- tailing a loss estimated at $300.000.
 The Dispatch plant is water soaked and the upper floor. holding tAe en- graving plant, is completely burned out The Dispatch estimated its loss at sIoo,000. It sis believed that some of the presses and machines can Dc repaired. Fire Chief Lauer has order ed every one to keep away as the walls are liable to fall at any time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
COURT IN THEATRE.
Judge Miller Charges Grand Jury in
 Greensboro Opera House.

Greensboro. April Especial. )-The spring term of the Circuit Court con vened here yesterday. with Judge Mill CT presiding.
 The judges charge to the grand jury was unusually foretble Joe G, Whatley. Jr., of Havana. was appoint ed foreman of the grand jury.
 Court was held in Blunt's Opera house. Among the out of town law yeds present are Louis Jeffries of Selma and Solicitor Thompson. Many people from Hale County are in attendance.
 At the opera house last evening, Mrs. J. Gordon Dobbins. wife of the Bap- list pastor. gave a song recital She was assisted by Mir. Burt Parker Rich
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
MRS.

I suffered so did not cssy what became cy cossry. r PEysicisns fsl]sd C help me. I wns urged to tfy Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound aald want to tsii you is the fnest medicine 0n earth and am accommodating it ta~ an my friends ana aoquaintancsG ..
 Mrs. Geo. A. James, . life long residentof FYedonia, N. Y,, writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
 and had nervous prostration caused by feu1saie trouble, in fact had not been well tince my children were born. This con. dition worked on my nerves and was ir. rftabls and miserable. had tried many remedies without Sstting much help but Lydia E. Pinkhams VeGstabls Compound bfought me back to health and strengtn. t Change of Life. / cannot too strongly recommend your medicine"
 Mrs. PinkAam's Iavitatlon to Wsmea.
 Women suffering from sny form of female weakness are invited to communicate promptly with Mrs. Pinkhafn, st Lynn, Mass. From the symptoms given. the trouble may be located and the quickest and surest way of recovery advised. Out of her vast volume of experience in treating female ills Mrs. Pinkham probably has the very knowledge that will help your case. Her advfae is free and always helpful
 mound, made from native roots and drugs and today holds the record for female diseases of any medicine the ds of voluntary testimonials are on which testify to it's wonderful value. l;.a Meman's Remedy for Women's Ills.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
YounE Men Fined.

B. L. Stafford and F. c. Fountain. two prominent young men of the city, faced the recorder this morning on a charge of disorderly conduct after a fight in front of the postoffice.
 In the evidence brought out. it seems that Stafford made some remark about Fountain for which the latter demand ed an explanation, when they met. The explanation evidently failed to meet with Fountains approval, and he struck Stafford. A few blows were passed and the men were arrested.
 The Recorder assessed a fine of $5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
yerseuille Turned Down.

Judge Julius ID. Afford rendered verdict in the case of Lee Verneuille against the Mobile Baseball Associa- ton today, deciding in favor of the defendants. verneuille sought to re- cover the sum of s100, which he claim cd was due him as part of the draft money which the Mobile club received when he was drafted to Little Rock. verneuille's contention was that . George Reed. manager of the Mobile team for part of last season. promised him that amount.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
MRs.NELLIE MARKHAM

A nervous irritsble woman, often on the verge of mysteries, is [ source of misery to everyone who comes under her influence. and unhappy and mis- erable herself.
 0uoh women not only driyo hus.I bands from home but ere wholly unht to govern children.
 The ills of women ect like hrU brand upon the nerves, consequently eeven-tenths of the nervous proStrA. tion. nervous despondency. th . ssblues", sleeplessness. and nervous irritabslity of women arise from some organic Arrangement.
 Do ysu experience fits efdspression with festl sssness alternating with ex- trems irritability !? Do .yon suiier fron psana In the abdominal region. baciacAe, bearing down psinsnervous dyspspsia, slseplessness, snd almost continuaIly cross and snapWf IT so, your nerves gre in ( shsttered con dition and you are threatened with nervous prestration.
 Proof is monumental that nothing in the world is better for nervous troubles of women than Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from native roots and herbs. Thousands and thousands of women can testify to this fact.
 Mrs. Nellie Makham, of 15l Morgan St., Buffalo, N. Y., writes:--
 Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
 II was . wreck from nervous prostrAtacn.
 Lydia '. Pinkhams Vegetable Co herbs, contains no narcotics or harmfs the largest number of actual cures world has ever known, and thorsai Ale in the laboratory at Lynn, Mass Lydla E. Pinkham's Vegetable Comrosl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
Pearx Secures Leave.

Washington, April 9.-Secretary Met calfe today granted the application Of Commander Robert E. Peary for a leave of absence for three years. the time to be devoted by him to Arctic exploration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10

A Cure for Ecsema at Last. Sample delivered free of charge by Imperial Med. ca Houston, Tex.
 adY-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10

Every skater wears a hat at the Rink Friday night.
 Prize to both lady and gentleman .-3t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
TEMPLEENSTALLED
MOBILE pYTHIANs CROSS THE HOT
 SANDS.
Deieg ations From Antares Temple of Montgomery and Knights rom
 Three states Participated fn an Impressive Cefem0nial.

Mobile, April s.s-tspeciaL)--Pythian Castle Hall rang with the good time had by the Pythians tonight when Ra- mallah Temple No. 134, Dramatic Order of the Knights of khorassan was fn- stituted here.
 This is the only lodge of its kind in this section and to do honor to the occasion members of the order 3ur- neyed from Mississippi and Florida.
 What the shriners are to Masonry. the Khorassans are to Pythianisn which Is sufficient evidence that an ex- cellent time was enjoyed by all who attended.
 The new lodge was instituted with q charter roll of t20 members and many more are expected very soon. Jacob Bloch, arand Vice Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Alabama, is one of the leaders in the movement to have the lodge instituted here, A special delegation from Antares Tenn pie No. 127 of Montgomery was in at- tendance as well as delegations from Selma. wetumpka. OJ slika. Auburn and other Alabama towns
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
pr. scales Appointed.

pr. W. W. Scales. quarantine officer for the quarantine board of Mobile bay. and one of the most prominent physicians of the city. has received mo- tice of his appointment as assistant surgeon of the public health and ma rine hospital service and will be sta tioned at Colon, Panams. Dr, Scales announced that he has accepted that appointment at a salary of $250 per month and hs will leave for his new station to take charge. carly next weeh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10

ST. LOUIS LEADING HOTEL.
 When in St Louis stop at the Planters' Hoteh youth meet your friends there's . m V
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
Hondurans ia Mobile.

O. Gallero, Collector of Port at Trux. flo, Honduras, Is in the city in care of Honduran Consul viada. who has an once in tho r. M. c. A. building. Gall 1ero arrived in town today on the Nor. wegian fruit steamer Belize from Be- lixe. He left Truxillo on March IF, when the town was captured by the Nicaraguans. and fled to Belize, where he took the steamer.
 Besides Gallero, there were several other Hondurans on the Belize, who are seeking rest and quiet from the strife in Central America. q
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
The Rhett Goode's returned teda, from their visit to Tuscalosa.

Nursing Mothers ana MalariA. The Old Standard Groves TAsteiess Chilt system. Sold by all dealers for a7 years Price 50 cents .-Wte