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Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04
BADLY MANeLEp BY LION
Trainers Both Sides, Shoulder and
Breast Lacerated BY Beast.

TdlueTS bOLH OlQCSf onOuluGF anu
Breast Lacerated BY Beast.
Toledo, o., Jan. 2.-While perform
ing an act called 1.-THE Lion Hunt"
here, Trainer Harry Ray, of the Bos-
took animal circus. was attacked by
one of the animals. and while he lay
upon the floor had both his sides.
shoulder and breast lacerated. With
great presence of mind. Ray fired his
pistol just as the attendants opened
the safety doors of the Gagged arena.
Two other lions which were in the
cage Immediately made for the open
ing, followed by the attacking animal,
which turned at the sound of the heavy
catches on the doors. A physician was
summoned and the injured trainer was
taken to St. Vincent's hospital in an
It is not known just how
serious his injuries are, but it is feared
they will result fatally The large au.
dience which was present at the time
what had happened. but re-
manned orderly, while the show con
tinued
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04
insurance Reforms In Force.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE insurance
reforms secured by the Armstrong
committee of the legislature went into
effect Tuesday. For the year 1907 and
thereafter no company will be allowed
TO write more than $15O,OO0,OOO worth
of business a year; agents commits
sions will be reduced at least one
fourth; every new policy must con-
tain the full contract under which the
holder and insurer alike are bound,
and no more deferred dividend policies
may be issued. Besides the main re-
forms. several other but less drastic
changes go into effect.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04
WIN Rnild New Pine Line.

Harrisburg, Pa. Jan. 2.-Application
has been filed with Governor Penny
packer by the Pure Oil company for a
charter to run pipe line from Wetzel
county, West Virginia, to Marcus
Hook, a distance of 200 miles. The
proposed line will traverse the coun-
ties of Fayette, Somerset, Bedford,
Fulton, Franglin, Adams, York, Ian
caster, Chester and Delaware in Penn
sylvania.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04
RAN A SANTA CLAUS" SPECIAL
Railroad Man Gave Months Salary to
Employees For Xmas Present.

Railroad Man Gave Months Salary te
Employees For Xmas Present.
Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 26.--H. K.
McHarg, who recently sold his Vir
ginia & Southwestern railway to the
Southern, handsomely remembered all
his officials and employees. He ran a
Santa Claus special" over the entire
length of the road, Santa Claus" being
the conductor. To every employee who
had been in the cOmpany's service for
one year Santa Claus gave one months
salary as a Christmas gift. Other tok'
ems were presented to the remaining
employees. To the head officials of the
road McHarg presented one years sal
airy each. The gifts to subordinate EN-.
ployes alone aggregated more than
$4,000
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04
new YEARS DAY
AT WHITE HOUSE
Presidents Reception Was a Brill
liant Function.
ABOUT $500 PERSONS ATTENDED

Washington. Jan. president and
Mrs. Roosevelt's New Years reception
at the White House was a brilliant
function and was attended by about
$500 persons. The members of the
diplomatic corps, officers of the army
and navy and representatives Of the
national and district government and
of the citizen public attended. Presi-
dent Roosevelt gave each of his callers
a cordial handshake.
After the diplomatists had been re-
ceived. Secretary and Mrs. Root left
the line in the blue room, and one by
one the members of the cabinet and
their wives deserted the president in
order to hold receptions at their own
homes. Later Mrs. Roosevelt left her
husbands side and only the military
AID naval aides and Secretary Wilson
remained with him until the last per
son in the great throng had passed
through the blue room.
1t was a, perfect day. The sun shone
brightly and the air was so warm that
the thousands who stood in line for
hours suffered no discomforts because
of the weather. It was generally re-
marked that the proportion Of negroes
in the line was smaller than in pre-
vious years, but a number of negro
Civil War veterans and Spanish War
veterans joined with military and pa
triotic societies in extending greetings
to the president.
There was an unusually large num-
Der Of children in line, and all were
greeted cordially. One of the most
amusing figures in the line was 10
year-old boy, with soiled hands and
clothes, who carried a pair Of roller
skates thrown over his shoulder. The |
president laughted heartily as he wish !
edNthe little fellow happy New rear. |
A pretty little girl carried a great |
white TedG. belNC past tie receiving
party and provolej a hearty laugh
from the crowd gathered in the blue
room.
Mrs. Longworth and the other chill
dren of the president were at the
White House for the reception. and
with their young friends moved con
stantly through the crowd. Miss Ethel
was prettily gOwned in pink
and was much admired. Rear Admiral
COwles and Mrs. Cowles, the presi
dents sister, were also members of the
presidents family during the recep-
ton.
Only three wives of ambassadors at.
tended the reception, the Baroness
wife of the German ambas-
sador: the Baroness Rosen. wife Of the
Russian ambassador and the Wis
countess Aoki, wife of the Japanese
Included in the number invited to
assist in the blue room were Miss Mary
Hartman, Mrs. and Miss Foraker,
Mrs. Hobson, Mrs. Whitelaw Reid,
Miss Pauline Morton and Nine. de Lit
tiniere. The Marine Band furnished
the music.
President Roosevelts children,
Theodore Ethel. Archie and Kermit,
accompanied by a half dozen school
friends, wound up their New Years
program by spending several hours
skating at a local rink.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04
Girl Killed By New Year Shooter.

Minneapolis, Jan. Miss Ida Du-
ford, aged 16 years, was fatally shot
while standing on the porch at her
home listening to the New Year din
of whistles and bells. The bullet that
struck her came from a revolver fired
by man who was celebrating the adj
vent of the New Year His identity is
unknown Miss Duford died at the
city hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04
Threatens to Expose "Redmondites.'

threatens TO Expose HeumonulteS.
London, Jan. 1.-Speaking at Cork
after the unopposed reelection Of
Daniel D. Sheehan as member of the
house of commons for Mid-Cork, Will
liam OBrien, Nationalist, threatened
revelations of the financial methods of
the "Redmondites" which he said
would be of greater national interest
than anything that has occurred in
Ireland since the Parnell commission.
Mr.. Sheehan resigned his seat because,
being a follower of Mr.. O'Brien, the
party stopped his allowance, but the
'Redmondites" did not attempt to
fight his reelection, and, according
to Mr.. O'Brien, the legal procedure
afoot will result in the threatened rev.
Citations.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04
S.4.WUEL j. 6'ILS0.V,
mneral Dlrect0r and tmhalme

Twenty-Five years experience lu The above
1ualness with the assisIar'e Of my son, JobI
-. Wilson, enables me to glt;tTgftte Satisfac
or. Everything first class vain moderate
iargcs Black and white EeD - Bodies
uhalmed or preserved hN TO- of ice
Eeb s hack suits and ROT ~N; 900. dresser
. oil robes childreH's sbruwds Always II
IOok. No extra charge made tor ms wiTe'f
S,rvSoes when required. All styles 81 collins
nd c-sskets constantly 10 stock.
g. &. Nli.,oNj~ niLftJN udI
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04

Supplies Intended For Poor Stolen.
Scranton, Pa, Dec. 24.-The Saliva
ton Army barracks on Price street
was broken into and looted of flour.
groceries, quilts. toys, candies, etc.,
which were being gathered for the
poor of the city. A large wagon was
used to carry the plumber away.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04
KlIIed Ry Blow From Eist.

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Jan. with
one blow of his fist. Charles Smith
killed D. F. Myers on the street. Mrs.
Smith told her husband that Myers
had attempted to fiirt with her. Smith
struck Myers a swinging blow on the
Jaw and Myers neck was broken.
Smith has fed. 4s'
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-04
SHOT DEAD ON NEW YEARS
wHkes-Barre Man Victim of Reok-

Wilkes-Barre Man a Victim Of Reok-
less Shooting From Window.
Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Jan. 2. - While
celebrating the advent of the New
Year Alexander Kawalski fired a re-
volver from a window and a bullet
struck Joseph Kawalski, who was
standing on the sidewalk below. He
was instantly killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
Picture Frames Made to Order
 Tressiar's studio. 4
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.
Record of Montgomery Vital Statistic
 for the Pnat Week.

Record of Montgomery Vital Statistics
 for the Past Week. The following births were recorded during the week ended Saturday, by the Health Department of Montgom- cry:
 Whites. TO Mir. and Mrs. Michel Screws. a To Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Anderson, a To MT. and Mrs. W. T. Turnipseed. girl.
 To MT. and Mrs c. c. Vaughn. a girl.
 Negroes. To Alex Mckenzie and wife, a -. To c. W. Felton and wife, girl.
 White Deaths. The following deaths were recorded: William H. Murphy. age 4e years. Mrs. E. B. Sloan, age 30 years Mrs. M. B. Brown, age 5e years. Clay Hall, age 65 years.
 Negroes. Child of Charlie Williams, ago years.
 Emily Auglirn. age S6 years. Nathan Smith, age 70 years. Anna Ferrall, age 70 years. Child of Wiley Williams, age 1 year. Mary Howard, age 50 years.N F Martha Thompson, age 29 years. Willie Thomas, age 26 years. Lucinda Grubbs. age 5s years. Eliza Love. age 50 years. Riland Beverly, age 45 years. Emily Hili, age 70 years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
MRS. KELLEyl HURT.
EafauIa Woman Falls ana Breaks

EafauIa Woman Falls ana Breaks
 BoneS.
 Eufaula, Oct 26.--(special. )---AErs. c. B. Keller of this city accidentally fell while walking in her room and suf- fered the breaking of her hip.
 Mrs. Keller has been afflicted with rheumatism several years and usually leaned on a chair in going about the house The chair slipped and she lost her balance striking the floor heavily.
 The injury is serious and has given her friends much cause for alarm. Miss Lottie Corker entertained the Joe De Vie Club of girls at her par ents' home this week where the hours were greatly enjoyed. Bid euchre was the chief feature and the prize was won by Miss Sorona Brown. Refresh ments were served
 Miss Allie Hays. principal of orato- " at the Brenau gave a recital in the chapel of the institution last night that drew out a large gathering of the city's social side and greatly pleased. Sue was assisted by MT. and Mrs. Schrue- bel of the Musical Department, who added @ delightful feature of vocal and instrumental selections.
 Key. Henry Johnson and nephew. Mir. Terry. left yesterday for Ciopton to i'll an appointment of pr. Mason, the Pre- siding Elder. Dr. Mason will fill Dr. Johnson's pulpit here Sunday morning and evening.
 q. A. Mcleod and Neal McISeod of Dawson, Ga. passed through the city last night en route to Baker Hill where they were called by the serious illness of their sister. Mrs. 8. c. Wood who resides there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
MONTGOMERY GETST
MEEETWG or EDUCATORS HERE
 NEXT STRING.
Executive Committee Fixes Time Ana Place For Convection of AIsbama observation-disclosures fs Not
 Prepared.

Pursuant to the recommendation of the conference of Alabama educators Friday evening. the executive com mtttee of the Alabama Educational Association yesterday selected Mont gomery as the meeting place for the 1908 convention of the association next spring and fixed the time as the three days beginning on the Thursday inr- mediately preceding Good Friday.
 The executive committee was in ses- sion fully four hours at the Commercial Club rooms. After the selection of the place and time for the convention, the committee discussed various features of a program for the convention and, when an adjournment was taken an outline of the program for the occasion had been completed.
 A member of the committee said that the subejct matter for the program had all been settled but that the par ticipants in the program were yet in doubt Therefore, the committeeman beiievedtit would be better to wait for publication of the program.
 Those present at the meeting of the executice committee were: P. W. Hodges. chairman; N. R. Baker. A. F. Harman. ". c. Griggs and W. R. Harri- son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
HUNTSVILLE soC1Drr.

Huntsville, Oct. 2s.--(Specia1.) )---Mrs. Glenn Wells entertained large mum ber of friends at her home on Pulaski Pike on Thugsday afternoon in soom- pifment to Mrs. Homer Chase of Maine. Refreshments were served
 In compliment to Mss Willie Ray of Greenwood, Miss, Miss Bessie New son entertained few friends on Tuesday evening at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. w. Newson.
 Mrs. David A. Grayaon entertained in compliment to Miss Ray on last Thursday. Miss Ray returned to her homo In Mississippi this week
 Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley entertained on Thursday evening in compliment to Mrs. William Martin of Hot Springs.
 The members of the Episcopal Church have organized a parish guild to mAet every month. A meeting was held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. John D. Chadwick and organization was effected by the election of Rev. church as Chairman. Mrs. Luke Mat thews as v4ee-ChairInan, Miss Joanna Battle, Registrar and Mrs. Eugene Everett Burson.
 Cards have been received here ans nouncing the marriage of Miss Miriam ward, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. James A. Ward. formerly of this city, and Mir. Henry Goodncw of Boston The wedding occurred on October IS at the home of the bride in Fort Smith, Ark.
 Mrs. F. T. Terry is at home after visiting relatives in Huntingdon.
 Miss Hattie Bronaugh of Harrods- burg. Ky. is visiting relatives in HuntswilIe.
 Mss Virginia Hall of New Market is visiting Miss Mollie Miller,
 Mrs. Tom Brannum Of Guriey is vis- iting Mrs. John Childress.
 Mrs. John .Burch of Abingdon. Ill.,, is visiting Mrs. E. D. Yerion.
 Mira. Ben Hawk has returned to Tus- Mrs. Madge Dox ahd Mrs. R. W. Walker have returned from Nashville.
 Miss Louise Phillips of Winchester, Tenn, is visiting relatives in HuAts-, vile.
 visiting Miss Miriam Wellnan.
 Miss Katie Hay has returned from a visit in Birmingham
 Major and Mrs. W. Fl. Echols have from Nashville. M
 Misses Doyie and Arvie Pierce have from Birmingham.
 MT. and Mrs. Phillip Days of Nays vile. Ind, are visiting Mrs. Jack
 Mrs. VI T. sOndisy and Miss Hasle sondley are at home after visiting Day. ton. U.
 Miss stannie Lamar of Decatur Is
 Mrs. Earl Stover of Florencs is viss lting Mrs. John Jordan.
 Mrs. Max Landauer has eone to 
 Mrs. Russen Pratt has returned from New York. /
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
OLD FRED SMITH
 DISMISSED FROM CHARGE

Fred Smith. the old negro who ac- cidentaliy shot and killed his friend. W. H Hinsley on the Jackson Ferry road Wednesday, was discharged from custody after preliminary hearing be- fore Justice Young yesterday.
 The circumstances indicated clearly that the aged negro did not intention ally slay his neighbor. While out hunting late in the afternoon he mis- took Hinsley sfor "sundown" o,pos- sum.
 Nsmith was for years a welI-known musician in the country precincts of Montgomery county. Countless times in years gone by he and his string band furnished music for dances and festi- vals in the country. He Is liked and well thought of by the white people. Smith has twenty acre farm four miles from the city. , Judge Sayre yesterday passed the hearing of the motion docket of the civil division of the city court to next Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
WEDDING IN TusKEeEn.
Miss Howard Becomes Bride of NIT.
 Gillta.

Gsillis. Tuskegee. Oct, 2e-{Speeial)-- prominent social event of the past week was the marriage of Misa Bottle Howard to Mr. Walter Scott Gillis, of Columbus, Ga, which was celebrated Wednesday afternoon at the home of the brides mother. Mrs. c. M. Howard, at 5:30 o'clock. hrdIunre at 5:3o o'clock. by Rev. E. E. Conan of the Methodist Church in the presence of the immediate relatives and intimate friends.
 beautifully decorated with palms. maiden-hair and asparagus fern and flowers.
 To the strains of the wedding march from "Lohengrins" played by Mrs. Ware. the brides maids formed an aisle up the hall and int0 the parlor through which the bride and bride groom passed. They were: Miss Julia Gautier. of Columbus. Miss. Eva Shup- Urine, of Selma: Miss Lucy Gautier Philips of Fiorida; Misses Bessie Ware. Laurie Thompson. and Ethel Howard, Of Tuskegee. All were exquisiteiy gowned in white lingerie creations carrying bouquets of brides maids roses and ferns
 | The bride wore a handsome travelling gown of gray cloth. with hat that har- HloutSCA 6ftu CetFf4GO Au arm sDOuQutl or white carnations. and bride roses and ferns tied with tuI1e.
 The bride has been closely identi- fled with the social life of Tuskegee and will be greatly missed by the large circle of friends whose love and good wishes accompany her in her new life
 The collection of costly wedding gifts displayed in the library adequate- iy attested her popularity
 The hpfda. arroana 4a ,.,apoha.f a% Columbus.
 MT. and Mrs. Gillis left immediately after the nuptiaIs for their wedding trip on the East coast of Florida, and will, after November 15, be in their home in Columbus.
 At noon. at the home of the brides mother. sumptuous wedding dinner was served the bridal party and out of town guests who, attended the wedding some of whom were: Mir. and Mrs. James Gideon Peacock. Mr John Banks Peacock. Mfr. James Gideon Peacock, Jr., Mir. Wheeler Fl Toibert of Column
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
WOUNDED BY 4 NEGRO.
PIunses Knife Into Meek Of Hsnry
 Hurt.

PIuuges KAffe Into Meek OF HenFy
 Burt.
 Union Springs, Oct. 26.-(SpecfaI.)-- serious cutting affray occurred here yesterday when Henry Burt was stab he'd in the neck with knife by ne- gro with whom he had difhculty.
 The incident occurred near the post office and attracted a large crowd. The negro gave the sheriff run through the streets but was captured and put in jail.
 Seven stitches were taken to close the wound in Mir. Burt's neck and while if is not thought he is seriously in- jured his escape was a narrow one,
 MT. and Mrs. 1T. Wade and Miss Su- sic Wade are visiting in Columbus Ga.
 ago for Nashville. She will be joined there by Mrs. g. T. ColsOn and they will 20 to New York.
 Mrs. Dantzler of Macon, Miss, is the guest of the family of her brother, Mir. T. NJ. Gholston.
 Quite a large crowd of young people went down to Montgomery today.~to to the Fair and another crowd will so Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
DEATH OF MRS. FOUNTAIN.
Passes Away at DOthan, Though Most
 of Her LAfe Was Spent Here.

PaHsea Away co DOthans Though Most
 of Her LAfe Was Spent Here.
 Mrs. Rosa A. Fountain. widow of the late Robert R. Fountain, died early yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. J. Barron. at Dothan.
 Mrs. Fountain was born in North Carolina on April 14, 1929. The fam fly later moved to Montgomery. where Mrs. Fountain was married. and where she lived all of her life except for the past few years. These later years she spent In Enterprise and with her daughter at Dothan.
 Ali during her life Mrs. Fountain was a constant and active member of the Methodist Church of this city.
 The funeral took place yesterday noon. Interment was In Oakwood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
To Call Strike.

Havana, Oct. 26.--In labor circles. where great unrest has prevailed for some weeks, the statement Is made~that plans have been made to inaugurate 6 general strike on Monday next. The railroad strike shows little change. The officials complain of the police station and declare that loyal employees are being openly intimidated,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
FOR SALE.

Fast pacing mare, Blue Ribbon, sire Soldier Den, by Tenn HnII, record 2s0s 3-<s she worked mile in\2t08 last year and ouRht to make good fin the 2f10 class. She was raced very little this suIamer and has shown thaf she still retains her. speed, ts perfectly souha and gams as they make thena. Win be sold at Montgomery Fair Grounds at auction Wednesday, octo- Der 3ofh, ?. m, by s. T. McFoIlnfrd of selms, Ais.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
slPewwv Frotn ParIa.,s

Peggy From Paris" the George Ade musical comedy, which will be at the Montgomery Theatre Saturday mat inee and night. is notable for it's com edy characters Mir. Ade's humor has displayed itself not alone in the lines and speeches and situations, but in tbs types of persons he cleverly earlcG-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
CnRRECTI0N.

In the full page ad of A. S. Knowles Dry Goods Co. on page in today's Ad- vertiser. there is mistake in price. In the section advertising Waists, the last~iten is priced at 34.95, whereas 1t should be S6.5o.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
sfns. J. M. RILEY pRAp.
Young AIatron Passes Away at Hart
 ford


 Dothap. Oct. 26.--(Special.)--A tele- phone message received here this morn- ing announced the death of Mrs. J . M. Riley at her home in Hartford, which occurred sometime during last night.
 She was a young woman and the cause of death was not stated. She had many friends In and around Do- than---was a sister of Mrs. George w. Kelly of this place and also of Mrs. !. E. Stokes at Kinsey. They left on the mornings train for Hartford where the interment will probably take place tomorrow.
 Miss Kate Taylor of Blakely. . niece Of exeGovernor Bob Taylor. is visiting the Misses Barnard on South Oates Street
 guost of her sister. Mrs. Smith Deal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-27
Montgomery. Ala. Oct. as. iso

Montgomery, Ala. Oct. 2s. 1907.
 All persons who will take boarders during the Confederate reunion. to be held in this city on the 18th and I4th of November, 1907. will please report number price charged for board and lodging, or lodging separate, to
 W. c. Fuller. ss1-2 s. CouEt strest. Capt. w. H. Taylor. Chief of Police.
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