The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-03
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Yesterday was the eightieth anni- yersary of the birthday of Mrs. Marga- ret waller, of Montgomery, who now lives and has for several years past made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Frank R. Chambers, in Bronx- vile, New York.
 Mrs. Wallers birthday was remem- bered by several of the organizations in Montgomery with which she has al- ways been connected and with which she keeps In touch. Through Dr. C.. A. Stakely, a telegram from the First Baptist church was sent her; through MT. w. B. Davidson, one from the Sun day School: through Miss Pauline Hausman, one from the Working Wo- mans Home; through Mrs. J. A. Kirk patrick, one from the Infirmary Board and through Mrs. T. w. Harmon. one was sent from the Womens' Missionary Society, of which Mrs. Waller has been president for twenty-seven years, or ever since its organization.
 Other societies who owe much to this noble Alabama woman and who re- mefnbered her yesterday are the Mar garet Home of Greenville, of which she is founder and from which she was sent telegram through Mrs. H. T. Mo- Gehee; the Alabama Woman's Mission ary Union, from which she was sent telegram through Mrs. T. A. Hamilton, of Birmingham; and the Southern Wo- mans Missionary Union, through whose . secretary, Mrs. Fannie Heck. of North NCarolina, she was sent congratula- tory message.
 Mrs. Waller has been for forty years an important factor in the religious and charitable life of Montgomery and her influence has reached not only be- yond the limits of Montgomery into the farthermost parts of the State, but in many other portions of the south her name Is known and reyered by those who know the good she has done.
 Mrs. Waller was born in Florence and spent her girIhood in Mobile, but the strength of her grand womanhood has been lived in Montgomery. She has a son, Dr. George Waller. living here, and a nephew, MT. Robert F, Stout, occupies the beautiful old home stead on Union street, which she has occupied for forty years, and where she still spends her winters.
 COMER-JELKS.
 The Atlanta Constitution announces the engagement of Miss Katherite JeIks and Mir. Edwin Trippe Conner both of Eufaula This announcement is one of importance and interest throughout Alabama as both the young persons are representatives of mosl prominent families of the State.
 Miss Jelks, who has spent much oi her young ladyhood in Montgomery, il only child of Ex-Governor and Mrs w. D. Jelks, and Mir. Conner Is a neph' ew of. Governor B. B. Conner.
 During her fathers administration al governor of Alabama. Miss Jelks filled the position of First young lady oi the State with grace and dignity tha added lustre to the social side of the administration. She is young woman of rare attraction and dainty beauty Her gracious manner and her many accomplishments render her magnetic person whose presence is valuable addition to any social function sh' will grace.
 On her mothers side she is a repre- sentative of the Shorter family, thar which there is none of which the Statt has more cause to be proud.
 The Atlanta Constitution says IT reference to the engagement of Mis- Jelks and Mir. Conner.
 Hon. W. D. Jelks, of Eufaula, Ala.