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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
NEGRO MAKES READY
HENRY THAxrON TO BE HANGED s IN BIRMINGHAM ff
Condemned BIAN is Baptized n the County Jnfl--Will Die Frs1ay
 Morning af 10 O'clock.

Birmingham. Dec. -(Special.)-- Henry Thaxton,- the negro who will be hanged Friday morning in the jail yard for the murder of white man in the rolling mill district less than year ago, was baptized this afternoon at the county jail by three negro minis ters.
 The services were attended by Sheriff Higdon and two or three deputies and other people,
 Thaxton maintains that he did not fire the shot that killed the white man though he says he was present. He has adopted religion though 1he is not bubbling over with it.
 Sheriff Higdon has announced that the hanging will take place at 10 o'clock Tn .the morning. the earliest hour that ah execution has taken place in Jefferson county and that there will be smaller number of people present than ever before. The law in regard to those allowed to be present will be observed to the letter. Tickets of ad- mission are being issued even to, the deputies and special deputies and phy- sfcians, the justices of the peace who have to be present according to law. The rope will be adjusted on the gall lows Thursday afternoon.
 Thaxton enjoyed the big Christmas dinner provided at the county jail to- day. the oartizing being an event in his existence after the big spread. |-s~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
FlREMEN MAKE GIFTS
 TO SUPERIOR OFFICERS
Chief Browder Is Recipient Of Many
 HandsOme Presents.

Handsome presents illustrating the affection of the members of the various
 fire companies of the city to the offi- cials in charge of each company, and
 to the fire chief, were yesterday very
 much in evidence in Montgomery. one of the most pleasant in years, and one of best will. aS
 Chief J. F. Browder was the re-
 cipient of several handsome gifts. the costliness of which demonstrated the
 extreme good feeling which prevails
 In the department. Steamer Compa-
 nies Nos. and g., Madison Avenue
 headquarters and North Montgomery gave the chief a handsome and service able gun, hammerless and in every way improved. Scott Street came next with
 the gift of an excellent pair of gold cuff buttons, studded with diamonds, and the other companies bestowed
 equally as sub stantial offerings. and as much appreciated ones.
 { At Madison avenue headquarters, Tn all probability, the greatest 5ollity pre- vailed. Captain E. J. Griffith was pre-
 sented with a gold fob and chain, ana
 Captain w. F. Bryant with chain and locket, each by members of the conn., panies over which they have charge. Besides these offerings, Captain Bryant gave substantial proof of his abundant appreciation by rendering to the en- tire company an egg nog feast as a gift from himself and Jack COOK Luncheon was also served to accom-
 pany the potions. all of which were Iiberally and enthusiastically sub | scribed to.
 Captain. H. Bernard, of Five Points 1 fire company, was the recipient or | several honors from members Of ms | department, as was also Captain c. A | Ayres, of North Montgomery, who re- | ceived from members of his company | A fire helmet, shaving set and razor strap. North Montgomery was also
 the recipient of two boxes of cigars one of which was given by Captain C'
 P. Anderson and the other by Captain ! Ayres.
 The fire department had three calIs | durine the day, but all of them were
 without conflagraaon and non-exist- | ant s., s. &ft-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
-------------------~7- BURIAL OF. MRS. NICHOLS.
End Come. to Young Matron of Abbe-

End Comes to Young Matron of Abbe- vile. Abbeville. Dec, 25-(SpeciaD-Mrs. Mary Nichols was buried here yester- day afternoon at 3 o'clock. The funeral service was conducted at the
 Rantist Church by Rev. W. J. Martin. She was the wife of Dr. L. s. Nichols a prominent physician of Abbeviile. Sho had been i'll for several months and went to Dothan and Montgomery for medical treatment but without avail. there was no hope for her. still her
 death was not expected so soon.
 The end came Monday afternoon at
 4 o'clock
 Her only brothef. Thomas Terry.
 cadet at West Point, who will graduate
 in February was telegraphed In time
 to reach here just before she died.
 Mrs. Nichols as Miss Mary Terry was
 very popular and universally loved
 At 29 years of age she was snatched
 from a happy home, her husband
 and her little boy not quite years
 old She is also survived by her
 mother Mrs. Carrie Terry and a brother
 Thomas Terry.
 Goodman Espy was tried yesterday
 before Judge Ward for killing E. Car
 ter a negro and was bound over under
 bond of $500 to await the action of
 the grand jury.
 The proof showed that the negro was going toward Espy with a knife while Espy was between the wheels of his buggy. Espy fired on him when he was only a few feet away and the negro died in few minutes. The killing occurred about two weeks ago in the upper edge of Henry County near the Barbour line. The following young woman and young men have returned home from college to spend Christmas with rela- lives and friends. Miss Marie Newman and Miss Irene Stokes, Belmont Col IIege, Nashville; Miss Mary Steagall, Alabama Brenau, Eufaula: Thomas Terry, West Point, N. r.; Harry K. | Martin. University and Luther Dunn, Auburn.
 President owens of the Agricultural School and his family are spending the holidays with relatives and friends at Williston, S. c.
 D. G. Trawick of the Convict Depart | ment at Montgomery with his family | are here to spend Christmas with the parents of MT. Trawick. Miss Emma Lee Newman has re- | turned from a trip to Nashville. where | she visited relatives and friends. Carl Espy. head of the Espy Cotton company, ol odNdnndh Gd-' arfiNou "" | day with his family to spend the re- | mainder of the holidays with relatives | and friends.
 Misses Carrie DaughdrilI and Nellie l Daughdrill of Marion. are visiting their l sister, Mrs. Augustus Holley. Prof. Dow L. Perry, Hiss Martha | Armstrong. Miss Katherine Havey, Miss Williams and Miss Underwood, I in the Agricultural School have gone
 to their respective homes for the holi- 1 days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
THE RACES
Temaceo Win. Handicap.

New Orleans, Dec. 25.-The Christ mas handicap. which was the feature of the racing at the City Park track today. produced one of the most stir ring finishes of the present racing sea- son. M
 Temaceo was the one that flashed past the judges a nose in front of Sally Preston, one of the outsiders in the betting and the pacemaker all the way around.
 An even dozen paraded to the post with Temaceo and Yankee Girl divid- ing honors with Tileing as favorites. heavily played at to as the talent figured that the race was between them. When the field reached the head of the stretch Temaceo was in the middle of the bunch and Jockey Notter was hard at work on him. At the pad dock he was third and quickly wore down the lead of Sallie Preston and by dint of brilliant riding on the part of Notter he managed to get up in time to win by nose.
 The largest crowd of the season was in- attendance. Jockey Notter rode four winners and one second.
 Severus, 1O6 (Nottsr), 2 to 1, won; Tea Leaf, 104 (BrusselD. IS to l. second; Inauguration. 100 e. Swainl, 12 to l, third. Time, 1:0S 3-5. Dick Rose, Lex ington Lad. sabado. sainesaw; Balla Foster, The Thorn. Orlandot and Thomas Calhoun ran.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling Coon, 104 (Notter). to l., won; Belle Strome. lo1 c. conlinl. 20 to l. second; Meadow Breeze. los e. Koernerl. to i. third. Time, 1:15 s-S. Fay. Hand zarra, Fantastic, orly II, Bertha E., Artful Dodger and Ralbert ran.
 Third race, SIX furlongs. handicap Ray Thompson. 11s, (Warren). 4 to i, won: Dew of Dawn, 101. (Notter), 10 to 1. second Miss Delaney, 107. e. Koerner), 5 to 3, third. Time. 1:15 2-5 Woodland, Brimmer. Tartar Maid and La Vatrina. ran
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

the Christmas handicap-Temaceu. 1ol lNotter), 3 to 1, won; Sally Preston, 9s (Martin). 2oto l. second; Plantland 112. GA. Minder). 70 to 1. third. Time l:4S old Honesty. Carthage, Ace High Lad of Langdon. .Zipango. Alma Dufour Faust. Tileing and Yankee Girl. ran
 Fifth race. one mile and seventy yards. selling--Okenite.. 10f. tNotterl II to 5. won: Ealbard, 91. c. Sumter) to 5. second: Flavigny. as, C.. McCa- hey). Is to 1. third. Time. 1:4S 1-s Gambrius, Oberon, Approbation. Mon acodor, Tivolini The Clansman and An na Fitzhugh. ran.
 Sixth race. one mile and one-quartcr selling-Agile. 1l2. q. Hennessy), II tt 5, won; Footlights Favorfte, 104, w Glos), 60 to l., second; Doubt. 90. c. Sumpter), to 1, third. Time. 2l1 S-h Milshora, Grace Larsen, Elfafl. King of the Valley, Amberjack. Horse Rad ish, First Mason. Elaine, Nine and Vim centio. ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
ELKs OF HUNTsvILI.E.
They Dispense Their Usual Holiday
 Chcrity.

Huntsville, Dec 25-(Special. )-Fol- lowing out their time-honored custom of making as many people happy in this brief existence as .-possible. the Elks of Huntsville gave Christmas tree exercises for the benefit of the poor children of this city this afternoon in the Elk Theatre and presents of candy. oranges. and toys. were distributed among from three to four hundred children.
 The exercises were held on the stage of the theatre, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The Elk Committee that had this feature In charge has been active for several weeks past and the contributions amounted to more than was needed for the Christmas tree.
 The surplus was expended in buying a great quantity of groceries and other necessities of life which were distrib- uted among about one hundred deSti- tute families this morning. No family in need of provisions wss allowed to go without them today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
I. B. Bethea Won Christn1as
 Handicap at the Country Club

The Christmas handicap played on the golf links at the Country Club yes- terday was won by T. B. Bethea. Judge w. H. Thomas finished second. only a few points behind MT. Bethea, while Mir. I. R. Sayre was third only a few points behind Judge Thomas.
 The beautiful day added to the pleas ures of the occasion and made the an- nuaI Christmas event one of the most thoroughly successful ever held at the Club. An unusually large crowd went out to the annual Christmas dinner which proved to be delightful. socially and otherwise.
 The scores of the Christmas golf han dicap were.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
TO OPEN PLAY GHOUNDSs Formal Exercises in Birmingham Jam
 unry 10.

Birmingham, Dec. 25.-(Special.)- The first public playgrounds in one of the city parks will be formally open ercises January 18th, and on that oc- casion Governor Conner. Mayor George Ward, Joseph B. McCabe. former pre- sident of the Amateur Athletic Associa- tion of America. from Boston, and Hon. James Bowron. a prominent citizen of Birmingham, will deliver addresses.
 The park contains a running track. straight-way track, jumping pits. vaulting beds, tennis courts and the grassy plots for the baby carriages and maids and the sand pits for the small children. There are two large schools in the vicinity of the first play grounds and the students are using the: tracks daily. .. X
 The intentions are to organize a play grounds committee in the city and later on put in similar facilities at other places. a~fs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Good Business in Huntsville.

Huntsville. Dec. 25-(Special.l- Huntsville merchants and business men in other lines of trade have no reason to complain of the volume of business had during the holiday season that end- ed last night. Nobody expected that business would be so good and but few mercantile houses had made prepara- tions for the business that was dona. The cash sales did not amount to so much as last year or the year before but they were so much larger than were expected that everybody is satis- fed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
WWhinuering LarryD Dead.

New York, Dec. 25.-Lawrence DeI- mour, who until he retired from poli- tics several years ago was one of the most prominent members of Tammany Hall. died here today of the grip. MT. Dalmont was 69 years of age and at one time was looked upon as politi- cal confidant of Richard Croker. His natural reticence earned him the sobri- quet of whispering Larry"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Auto DeaIs Out Denth..

Des Moines, la, Dec. 25-One man will die and two others are seriously injured. as a result of an automobile crashing into a cab here today The fatally injured: Ralph Loy. Others in- jured: E. Grunewald. and c. H. Wander vert. The automobile containing the three men ran into the cab rounding a corner. The cab was badly damaged but its occupants were uniniured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
c. L. GnlIonn Arrented.

Columbus, Ga., Dec. 25.-(Special.)- Indicted by the Muscogee County grand jury on a charge of obtaining goods under false writing, Clarence L. Gal lops. a Russell County, Alabama, plant CT, has been arrested and brought to Columbus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
MUCH LIQUOR SOLD.
Huntsville Dispensary Breaks All of Its
 RAcoRda.

Huntsville. Dec. 5-(Special. 1.-The |. sales at the Madison County Dispensary on Christmas Eve broke all records. amounting to $2,640.30.
 The dispensary was closed today. Christmas. and it may be incidentally stated that this is the first dry Christ mas Day that Huntsville has ever ex- perienced. Heretofore, the saloons have always remained open on Christmas and the receipts have been second only in the year to those of Christmas Eve.
 While there has been a great deal of drunkenness, there has been no serious disorder resulting from the abnormal salA of Nir"A~S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

A meeting of the Shareholders of the Exchange National Bank will be held at it's banking house at noon on Tuesday. January IA, 1908. for the election of a Board of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come If. sLYvAIN BAUM. Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Death of..Mrs. Laxaon.

Huntsville. Dec. 25.-(SpeciaL) )-Mrs. Annie S. Laxson, widow of the late B. F. Laxson of this city, died yesterday afternoon at her home in Patton Grove after an illness of several months. She was 65 years old and is survived by two daughters and two sons: Mrs. W. Q. Harris and Miss Jessie Laxson, w. E. Laxson of Hartman, Tenn. and O. B. Laxson of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Seven Chriutman Trees.

Huntsville, Dec. 25-(Special.)- Christmas tree exercises were held in seven churches last night The exer- cises were especially notable for their beauty of trappings and decorations, and many hundreds of children were made happy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Montgomery win be held at it's banking rooms on Tues day. January 14th. 1908. at 12 o'clock. noon. for the el ction of Board of Directors and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meet ing.
 December 14th. 1907.
 --tf A. S. WOOITOLk. Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
sToCKHoLDERs' MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Fourth National Bank Ranking rooms on Tuesday, January l1. 1908, at o'clock, p. m. for the cleo lion of Board of Directors and for hat may properly come before the meeting
 Dec. 14, 1907. A. Joshua Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A meeting of the Shareholders of The Flew Farley National Bank will be held at its banking house at 3:00 D. m.. on Tuesday January Ilth. 1908. for the election of Board of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before it. L. w. TxsON
 e-<4 Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Alabama Lumber Co.,. will move about January lst to corner Lawrence and Co., move only as small a part of our stock as possible, we will offer special low prices on everything on hand at our present ioca- tion Phone 603 for estimates.
 ALA. LUMBER CO. Jos. Gies. Prop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

Friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Lizzie Frankfurter, of Mr. and Mrs. SyIvain Marks and family, of J. Loeb and family, and of Mrs. Sol Stern are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of Mrs. Frank furter at o'clock this afternoon. from the residence of MT. Marks. No. 9 Wilkinson street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
NOTICE! DELINQUENT LICENSES.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
 December goth, 1907. Notice is hereby given that penalty of ten per cent. on the gross amount will be collected on all delinquent licenses not paid prior to the S1st day of December. 1907. Please call at once and save further costs.
 JOHN J. FARLEY, .-u City Clerk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
NOTES AND NEWS .
 OF WORLD SPORTS

The old Dominion League is new baseball organization in Virginia. It will have teams in Petersburg, sut- folk Newport News and Phoebus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

The wanderer hockey team of Mon treal is arranging big sbenefit Tor New Years Day, the proceeds to De given to the widow of Hod Stuart.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

There is a difference of opinion in regard to the proposed fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson Many followers of the game believe it will be many a day before the cham pion and the big black fellow come to- gether in the ring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
ANNOUNCEMENT

wish to notify the public that am in no way connected with the Bowdin- Haygood Carrtage Co. or have beeen for the past IS ronths W. H. Bowdin. 1t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING.

A meeting of the Shareholders of the Union Bank Trust Co.,. will be held at ftE banIxinR house at o'clock P. M. on Yt.esday, January 14. 1908. for the election Of . Board of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before it.
 e-tf MICHAEL CODY, Fresiosnt-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

Al Christensen, the Boston wrestler. has been making quite reputation in the South Atlantics States Christensen recently defeated Albert Kukiaw at Augusta, Ga. Ty Cobb. the Detroit ball player. was the referee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

Manager Clymer of the Columbus, O., bail club believes he has an excel lent chance to win his fourth straight championship next season and thereby establish a worlds record.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

The Brooklyn and Newark teams are running neck and neck for the lead in the National . Interstate Bowling
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

Nothing but Kelly will do for the Toronto fans. Michael Kelly of West ern League fame will succeed Sir Joseph as head of the Eastern cham pions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

All ORDERS WILL HAVE PROMPT ATTENTION. OFFICE COR. MADISON AVK and Y. PERRY ST. PHONE 05. FACTORY PHONE. $50
 I. H. MOORE, E. BURNETT, R1eaadenG Vice-President.
 T, e HOWE. Treasures
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

Stuart's Gin and Buchu a quick cure for Bright's disease, liver and stomach troubles. All druggists $1.00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
Montgomery Ice and Cold
 Storage Co.

CAR LOAD SHIPMENTS A SPECIALITY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
FoR TAX AssEssOR.

EVh 2Ao5LDoOAts hereby announce myself candidate Tor the Office of Tax Assessor of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary. MORGAN s. G1LMER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for inc office of Tax Assessor of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic party. C. P. ANDERSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26
ANNOUNCEMENTs. A

1T FOR TAX COLLECTOR. hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Dem-
 CHARLES B. TEASLEY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-26

FOR TREASURER. I hereby announce myself candidate Tor County Treasurer, subject to the action Of the Democratic primary.
 WILLIAM B. WHITING.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-02-07
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Sheriff Sale.

will be sold before the court house door
of Ben Hill county at Fitzgerald between the
legal hours of sale, on the Fl st Tuesday In
March, 1907. the following personal
property, to-wit: One barber top buggy
end spring. painted. red running gear, rose
wood body. One set of buggy harness. AS
the property of Mary E. RUSSELL under a
mortgage foreclosure issued from the City
Court of Fitzgerald in favor of Southern
Mercantile & Building Co. against the de-
PENDANT Mary T. Russell,
W. H. FOUNTAIN.
Sheriff Ben Hill County
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-02-07

Miss Fannie Mcneil is visit
ing in Cochran.
Mrs. J. D. Lovett, of Nash
vile is the guest of Mrs. D. L.
Martin on Merimac Drive.
Miss Ula Wright, who has
been the guest of DR.. and Mrs.
Bartee of this city, returned to
Atlanta today.
Mr.. and Mrs, W II. Swautor,
Of Boston, Mass, VINO are spe1d-
irg toe water in the south,
stopped over on their way from
brownsville to Atlanta.
!. II. Brown, who was called
here on account OF the iilness oil
his father, w. c. Browo, return
ed r. Salt Lake City, Utah, TO-
DAY. The other SOP, L. w
Brown, % Atlanta, has returned
again to help cars Cor his father
whose cond; ion is rot fnuch i'm
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