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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
AmuSen1entS
Brilliant Performance.

Those persons who braved the nasty
weather last night and went to the
Casino Theatre, Electric Park. to see
the Olympia Opera Company In Mas
cot" had "a good run for their money"
Undoubtedly Mascot" is one of the
Olympians have yet given at the park.
Dainty Miss Coulter makes a charming
Bettina and her duets with Mr.. LaValle,
the Pippo of the opera, were enjoyable
features of the evening.
Messrs. Adde and Alexander drew
many laughs as Prince Lorepzo and
Rocco, respectively. Their poker game
business" made a great hit and they
were repeatedly applauded.
Mr.. Combs and Miss De VAL as the
Prince and the Princess, gave decidedly
attractive performances. and Misses
King and Dale as the pages, had OPP
show off their well-rounded figures.
The interpolated music was SO small
feature of the entertainment. 1t Is
worth a trip to the park to hear Miss
De Val sing Every Rose Must Have
Its Thorn" The simple truth is there
are few young women with such cul-
tured sopranos travelling with roper
toire opera companies. Miss Coulter,
winsom as ever, made new friends with
her singing of so Long Mary" sup
ported by four pretty girls in auto
coats. and Mr. Adde contributed to the
fun of the evening. with his topical
Mascot will be repeated this after
noon at matinee and again tonight
The performances will be given rain
or shine.
Next week the company will product
"Olivette" and "Girofie- Girofia."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
BUSINESS MEN MEET
ORGANIZE IN THE INTEREST OF
RETAIL TRADE
To Cooperate In An Effort To Better
Local Conditions and In Re-
half of Mutual
Protection

A meeting was held last night at
the Commercial Club which was at
tended by Montgomery retail business
men who represented various lines of
retail trade. e. r. Moore, who repre-
sents the National ana State Retail
Merchants Association, was present
and made an interesting address, af-
ter which temporary organization
was formed. Another meeting will
be held next week, when a permanent
organization looking to the betterment
OF local trade conditions and more
perfect cooperation will be formed.
This Association Is responsible for
the passage of the pure food law,
which designates that labels must be
placed on goods in cans or bottles,
showing the ingredients therein.
As this Is an interstate law, this As
ISOLATION will make an effort to have
a State law passed which will contain
the same provisions as the national
law.
Another object of the Association la
to have bill introduced at the next
session of Congress regulating lthe
laws pertaining to bankruptcy.
Business men are greatly interested
in the organization, which is expect
ed to revert in great good being done
In behalf of the retail trade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
TN SOCIETY
nARnECUE FOR ORGAN FUND.
BY Mrs. j. M. DEF ottes.

BARBECUE FOR ORGAN FUND.
AZ the nome of Mr.. and Mrs. j. M :.
etarke yesterday the members of the
vandiver Circle of the Court Street
Methodist Church, gave a barbecue for
the benefit of the organ fund of the
church and in spite of the unfavorable
weather It was largely attended and a
sum of SIS was the result.
The Working Circles Of the Method
list Church are named for a number of
the members of longest standing in
the church. and this one. of which Mrs.
starke is Chairman, is named for Mrs.
circles of the church are those named
for Mrs. Lyon. Mrs. Flowers, Mrs.
Hobbie. Mrs. Reynolds. Mrs. Lomax.
The members Of the vandiver Circle
Whitfield. Mrs. Hubert Dent. Mrs. o.
Stout. Mrs. Robert p. Stout, Mrs. r
F. Lyon. Mrs. James Hickey. Mrs.
Miss Fannie Louise Riley of Anda-
lusia Is visiting Miss Cellie Dawson at
her home at Highland Park.
teaching in Elba, has returned and is
with her sister; y Mrs ) Z. B. Gambler.
Miss Fannie Halls has gone to Selma
TO WISH Her sister, MIS-. A. l.. MCLEOD.
Mrs. ]. L. Ryan and little SON Jack.
of Havana, are visiting her sister, Mrs
w. B. Friedman at her home on Clay
ton Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Y. Hall have moved
into their beautiful new home on
rerry street. y
NOTICE INFIRMARY AID.
There will be a special called meet
ing of the Inflrmary Aid Association
this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. Victor Hanson, 622 South
Court Street. Every member is urged
to be present as business of import
ance will be transacted.
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NOTICE WEST END
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT.
There will be a meeting of the West
End School Improvement District Com
mittee Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock
at the school building
IN HONOR OF MISS PAYNE.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Willingham en-
tertained at charmingly unique func-
tion last evening at their home on
Japanese party in honor of Miss Ce-
celia Payne. who has recently returned
from Stanton. Va, where she has been |
attending school. In every detail of |
costuming and in the toilettes of the |
hostesses as well as the guests the |
Japanese idea was carried out in a |
thoroughly artistic manner. Mrs. |
Payne received her guests in a Japa- |
nese gown of blue crepe over pink, !
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
CHOSE NEW SITE.
VIII Rebuild Trinity College In Negro
Section. f>s


Athens, May 24.-(Special. THAT
Trinity College. the negro college
which was burned here in March is to
be rebuilt in the west part of town in
what is known as Village View and
moved from opposite the passenger
station and out of the heart of the
city, is a very pleasing bit of infor-
nation TO the people OF this COM
munity as well as to the people who
come and go here.
Forty years ago the promoters or
this institution bought at a very low
price an old building and very hand
some piece OF real estate situated half
block from the court house and right
in the heart Of the town and establish
ed a negro college which has all these
wears been taught and managed by
white women sent here from the north
who lived with and associated entire
Nv with the negroes of the town, wor-
shipping at their church which was
situated on the property and under the
ministration Of a colored divine.
number of years ago very i'm
posing and splendid school building
wlrh dormitories in connection, was
erected, also brick chapel. The fire
destroyed the school building and there
was a dispoSt ton to prevent the re-
building of the college where 1t was
located for fSrty years. and the man
ayers from New York came and look
ed over the ground and decided that
IL was illadvised to rebuild there, and
have bought a very handsome site out
on Fort Hill and will within the next
few weeks begin the erection of Trini-
tv College on a larger and more i'm
posine scale put in the midst of the
| negro people.
1t is also Understood that hereafter
the school wal be under the manage
ment of negro teachers, thing most
devoutly wished for By the people OF
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with pink and silver trimmings, and
wore head dress Of pink poppics and
silver butterflies.
Miss PAYNE was attired in cream
crepe over pink with designs in gold
birds and peoples and in her hair she
wore pink and gold butterflies. On
arrival each guest was given card
with Japanese figures on 1t. There
was given to a young lady and the
other to a young man. In this way
partners were found.
In a guessing contest. which was a
feature Of the evening. the prize award
ed was tall Japanese vase. A game
played was Japnese one clled Put
ting the Bird in the Cage" and in this
the prize was Japanese figure of a
man. From Japanese table, tea was
served during the evening by Miss
Lucia Richardson. who was beautiful
ly gowned in Japanese style.
japanese march, with intricate fig
ures. to Japanese music, by Hofman's
evenings pleasure before refreshments
were served from pretty japanese CHI
ma. In the courses served the same
idea was cleverly carried out in the
ices and bon-bons. Souvenirs Of the
Caps for the men and beautiful pieces
Of Japanese bricta-brac for tho young
ladies.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs Will
Payne. Jr.. Mr.. Winburne Willingham,
Misses Frances Stakely. Katie Halls.
Sara Warren Wilkerson. Georgia SAT-
fold, Grace Betty. Julia Watts, Florence
Norwood. Bessie Cox, Taylor Beale,
Floy Smith. Ada Young, Nellie Haden,
Fletcher Pearson. Kittie Dent. Helen
Steiner. Annie Holt. Mary Ellen Har-
ris.. May Johnson. Georgia Richardson,
Flora stakely, Mary Boyd. Williams.
Lila Allen. Belle Anderson, Mary Good
win Ashley, Ida Parrish, Ellen Tyson.
Annie Chandler. Rita. Ament, Ellen
Dexter, Bessie Miles. Meta Jones.
Messrs. Harris. Washburn, Emmett
Poundstone. Irving Harmon. Virgil
Chandler. Allen McNeal, James David
son, Franks Pitts, Edward Graham,
Herbert Galloway, Wiley Jones, How
ard Butt. Robert Ashley. Albert Ash
ley. Charles Tallman, N. D. Eubanks.
Brownfield Wilkerson, WAYNE Lock- 4
wood. Pearson Burke. Fred wilkerson.
William Davidson. Wilmer Finn.
Thomas Alley. William Holt. Samuel
Adams, Wiley johnson, BIount David
son, Gus Tatum. Daniel Holt. Day T..
c. Locke. Everett Jackson. Mathews.
Morgan Browder. CASTOR Hume. Brad
ley Alley. James Browder, Garside
Harris. Emile Harmon and BrannoD
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Miss Mary Crawford of Lebanon. KY. |
are the guests Of Colonel and Mrs. A
NJ. CARRIER =, !
Miss Erin Penn has returned. to her
home in Montgomery after a pleasant
visit to friends in Newton where she !
spent two weeks. -
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sor Van Hoose. He took occasion to
compliment the old college. and pre-
dicted bright future fir the institu-
ton.
The next feature was a piano duet
by Mrs. c. s. Mcdowell Jr., and Miss
jamie McNab Mrs. E. 3. Weeden read
College, reciting the program of the
and tracing its history up to the pres
ent day: MRS; Weedons paper was re-
lections, comparing the old former
method of addressing notes to the girls
for engagements. as now compared with
" the telephone along the same line.
Mrs. Weeden was followed by a piano
duet by Misses Bessie McTyer and Mag
time airs and were compelled to re-
re eea % Vim an hep eReers and
was read by Mrs. Koib, by whom it was
wriftor. and has been carefully pre-
SERVED This was listened to, with
great interest and PiessuTTsS; re-. ana aSnm aS
poem, written by the Rev. M. B. Whar-
ton was read by Miss Julia McRae.
Mrs. Kolb. whose sweet h voice sa Tor
pat Maloy,"" which was received with
so much enthusiasm that she responded
to an encore and favored her hearers
with Then Y9adl ~. kem a9ar"re Me and the
audience was dispersed with AUD
Lang Syne" which was sung as
chorus and was participated in by
,'rly all present.
At $3.50 o'clock this afternoon the Ma
rine Band held the boards for another
concert which was largely attended and
greatly delighted all who heard it.
At 4:30 o'clock the Choral Club, com
posed of pupils of the Brenau, gave
a cantata. "The Fisher Maidens," under
the direction of Mrs. Cora w. Foster.
which drew a large audience.
The Chautauqua management has Sc
for two lectures, which he will deliver
on the evenings of May % and 20.
Nothing has occurred so far to mar
the progress of the occasion and the
city will no doubt be greatly thronged
with visitors before the close of the
week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
DEATH OF MRS. BUSH.
An Estimable Woman of Tuscaloosa,
Passes Away.

NAu H1sth~ote woman OF tuscaloosa,
Passes Away.
Tuscaloosa, May 24-"(Special. The
death of Mrs. Bush occurred at her
nome yesterday morning. Mrs. Bush
was the mother of Miss Zaida Bush,
the Postal Telegraph Manager here,
and also the mother of Mrs. John Fos-
Ter. 2f. sBlsirmtpghaHl, -ols .atu ~ russ
in the family burial grounds.
Hiss Lucille Thorington gave most
charming recital at Miss Stella Harris
studio last evening. She was assisted
by Miss Harris and Mrs. Perkins. Her
program comprised several beautiful
songs of a very high order and her
beautiful contralto voice was fully en-
joyed.
The Tuscaloosa Graded Schools
closed this afternoon at the Elks' Au-
ditorium. The following program was
rendered. Baccalaureate Address.
Henry Fits; Instrumental Duet, Mrs.
Perkins and Miss Harris: Invocation,
Rev S. E. WATSON; Vocal Solo, Mrs.
Harry N. Eddins; Instrumental Duet,
Miss Harris and Mrs. Perkins; Vocal
Solo, Miss Lucille Thorington; Award
ing of Diplomas and Medals, Mayor
William A. Faux. President of the
Board; Vocal Solo, Miss r. A. Har-
grove; Benediction, Rev. S. E. Was
son.
East Park owned and operated by
the Tuscaloosa Belt Line, was opened
to the public last night when several
hundred Joined in the merriment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
BRENAU CHATAUQUA
EXERCISES AT EUFAULA PLEAS
ING TO EVERYONE.
Features of the Weeks Festivi-
ties--Exercises by the
AIumnne.

Eufaula, May 24.-(speeial)-A
threatening cloud that hung low over
before noon and the Chautauqua exer-
cises were again favored with glorious
sunshine today.
The management has every reason to
Feel encouraged at prospects for the
success of the occasion, and no labor
Is 6eing spared ITO ta I9Salke the week one
OF the city The attendance upon the
events of yesterday and today excee1s,o
exrectstions, and those that are to foI-
low promise to be even more hoeraily
Yesterday afternoon the theatre was
again comfortably. flled to hear con
cert by the MAJ inc Band The pro
gram was opened with an overture
aPoet and Peasant" by suppe. ana Sc.
feature that Especially pleased was a
eornet SOLO a polka entitled Emily, by
Levy, which was rendered with great
Last night at $50 o'clock the audi
torium was filled to almost its capacity
TO hear Miss Minnie Macon Trotter, yo-
Sslist and ad MISS iaee Rrenaa these
Young women have few superiors in the
South and their renditions last night
met the highest exp seso aonrano ricb
in scope and perfect in modulatioh ana
Miss Mitchell is q reader sg, whose a biz
happily combines the dramatic ana
comic effects and never fails to greatly
The event was greatly enjoyed and
has been pronounced among the most
interesting and entertaining features
of the Chautauqua.
Today was designated at Alumnae
Day and the morning exercises were
given over to that society. OF wh zen
pres S At II: 80 o'clock the audi
torium was again thronged and no
Promptly at the appointed hour, Mrs.
Caliie Kolb of Birmingham. one Of the
alumnae, arose and sang Away Down
Upon the sewanee RIVER ana a,h tne
Prayer was then offered by. the Rev
M. B. Wharton, which was foiloWed Dy
a short address of welcome by Profes-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
EPwoRTH LEAGUE MEETING.

- cTaI-IHv0IIns Va tue EpwOTta
League of the Dexter Avenue Methodist
Church was given last evening at the
Avenue.
delightful program was carried
out and the evening was thoroughly en-
>joyed by the guests The program
was as follows:
Vocal solo, by Miss Clara Ely, accom-
panied by Mrs Carter.
Solo, by Mrs Minderhout.
Solo, by Mr.. Ed Burke.
Duet. by Mr.. and Mrs. Devant.
Recitation, by Miss Katie Roemer.
Solo, by Mr.. Luther Jennings.
Solo, by Mr. Devant.
Solo, by Mr.. June Pierce.
After the program delightful refresh
ments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
SaIOonkeener I'm Trouble.

Although w. u. Mccarthy, a saloon
keeper at No. 2124 Second Avenue, had
been ordered to keep his place closed
awaiting an investigation by the Board
of Mayor and Aldermen. he opened up
this morning when other saloons were
allowed that privilege. Captain John
son of the police force was sent to the the
one about the matter.
It is said the keys of the saloon were
turned over to officers few days ago
sessed other keys with which he en-
tered this morning.
The action of Mccarthy will be pre-
sented the Council at the next meeting
of that body. The saloon was ordered
closed by the Mayor on the allegation
that liduor was being sold during the
DAYS saloons were not allowed to do
business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
GAS Is ESCAPING.
Leak ON Sayre Street Caused Complaint
IN

Leak ON sayre street Caused Complaint
to Mayor.
The leak of the gas main on Sayre
Street. near Wilson, has become so
annoying to the residents In the neigh :
borhood that Mayor league, on receiv-
ing complaints. addressed a letter to
the Montgomery Light land Water Pow
er Company requesting that the leak be
fixed
II has been difficult to locate the leak.
The company has been trying to ma
the segment of the system where the
gas is escaping, but so far has been un-
successful 1t may become necessary
to tear up a large part of the street to
locate the leak.
The Memphis Paving and Asphalt
Company also urged the repair OF the
leak, because of the effect which 1t is
claimed the gas has on the asphalt
paving on Sayre Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
SHELBY COUNTY COURT.
Docket OF Cases Has About Been
COmuIeted.


Columbiana May 24.--(Special 1.-The
county court docket was completed to-
day and sthe court is about ready to
adjourn. There have not been many
trials but great number of cases
have been disposed of.
The news reached this city over tele-
phone from Mr.. B. C. Bynum. in Bir-
mingham, of the death of his wife. in
that city last night. Mrs Bynum had
many friends here. where she resided
for year or more. She was most
estimable woman and won every one
to her with whom she came. in con-
tact by her unselfish and lovable traits
of character.
Mr.. Bynum. it will be remembered,
was the contractor who had in charge
the erection of Shelby countys mag
nificent court house. He with his wife
made this city their home. during the
greater part of the time since the be-
ginning of work on the court house
nearly two years ago.
Miss Maude Bell who has been visit
ing with her sister, Mrs. John j
HAYNES, for several weeks, returned to-
day to her home in Lineville.
Misses Mary James Sanford and Let
tia Mae Crosby of Stockton, who have
been attending the Presbyterian synod
icaI College at Talladega, are visit
ing the family of D. r. Mcmillan or
East College street.
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OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Sou,h' Is TO preach the commence
ment sermon. Bishop Gambler is one
OF the great churchmen of. the south.
Last year the commencement sermon
was also preached by a Southern cIer-
gyman, Rev. H. 8. Bradley, formerly
81 Auanta. but now of st. Louis, Mo.
regular commencement exer-
ctses are to be held Thursday. NAV az
vhe commencement address viii be de-
nvered by DR.. ]. w. Z. Bowen, presi-
dent Of the Cannon Theological sem
mary; Atlanta, Ga. Large delegations
OF white citizens are planning to be
present at the commencement eyer
cises on Thursday. coming from Mont
gomery, opelika. Alexander City and
nearoy places. ~
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his wares on a tray hung upon his
neck. With all his awful burden this
cripple Is cheerful, smiling and gets
all of life's beauties he can reach.
What a reproach Is such a character
to the misanthrope who. with the tai
ents and equipment necessary for sue
cess in the battle of life. yet snaris
and complains because Of petty trials.
The world Is fine and splendid for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
Mia Bell VIII Become Bride Of NJ
Price

Price,
Athens, May a. Especial Invita-
mons have been issued by DR.. and Mrs.
walter Howard Bell to the marriage
OF their sister, Miss Ida Evelyn Bell.
10 rev. William Francis Price, of De-
WIT, Ark, the marriage to be ceIe-
orated at the Methodist Church in this
place. Saturday. June /, at noon.
MISS Bell has been for some years
seacner Of English in the Athens Col
lege Tor young ladies. and has a host
OF admiring friends here. Drl Price
IS young man of fine character and
brliilant mind, who has many friends
ABOUT in Alabama and Tennessee. He is
a native Albanian. and a graduate of
vanderbilt University. He is a rising
young man.
Inc members of the Alumni of the
Athens Female College In this place
gre arranging for reception to the
visiting alumni, who will be here for
commencement next week. The recep-
ton Will be held at the handsome home
noon.
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Arrangements are being made for
the election to be held on June "a for
the purpose of authorizing the issue of
bonds by Jefferson County in the
amount of $500. 900 for the purpose of
constructing building to be used for
court house, Jail and county officers.
The clerks, managers and returning Of
ficers have been appointed for the
election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
MRS. J. w. SPARKS DEAD.
Noble WOmanPasses Away After Long
Illness.


Mrs. ]. w. Sparks passed away
last evening about 8 O'Clock at her
residence, 231 Sayrc Street. after a
long illness
Mrs. Sparks was about As years of
age, was esteemed by ali who knew
her as a woman of great strength and
sweetness of character and the news
of her death came as a shock to her
many friends.
She leaves a husband, three sons,
j. r. Sparks, of Albany, Ga; Kills
Sparks of Birmingham and Horny
Sparks who is a student in Starke' S
School in this city, and two daughters.
Mrs. Joseph Robinson, or Townsville
Ca, and Mrs Chandler, of Montgom-
cry.
The funeral will take place THIS af-
ternoon at o'clock from the residence
DR.. o. C. McGehee, of the Court
Street Methodist Church will Off
ciate at the services. Interment will
be made in lakewood Cemetery.
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REVIVAL NETTING.
One Service Held At Clayton street
Methodist Church.

One SerVIce Held Al Clayton street
Methodist Church.
There was only one service at the
Revival meeting at the Clayton Street
Methodist Church yesterday, there be-
ing none in the morning The SER
vice in the evening was attended by a
small congregation on account of the
rain.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
]. w. Chalker. Rev. w. d. Haskew
having returned to his home until to-
night. The subject of Mr.. Chalker's
sermon was Heaven"
There will be no service this morn
ing, the only service today being at s
o'clock in the evening, when Mr.. Has
kew will preach. The services will
close Sunday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
WATCH AUTOMOBILES.
Mayor league Thinks They Exceed the
SDeed Limit.

Mayor league Thinks they EAceeu inc
Speed Limit.
Mayor league has again directed
Police Chief Taylor to have his men
watch automobiles and see that they
are not driven over the streets of Mont
gomery in excess of the speed limit
allowed by ordinance.
Several complaints have reached the
Mayor in reference to auto scorching,
especially on Dexter Avenue, where
autoists, 1t is claimed, frequently take
advantage of the broad thoroughfare
by trying to sprint. endangering the
lives of pedestrians. -
Chief Taylor has instructed his force
to keep a sharp lookout for the scorch-
ing autoists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
Fright Train Wreck.

Freight train No. 81, northbound, on
the Alabama Great Southern, was
wrecked Thursday afternoon at Coal
ing, south of Birmingham. and ten cars
loaded with lumber were derailed. The
tracks were blocked for fifteen to TWEEN
ty hours, trains being detoured be-
tween Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. No
one was Injured in the wreck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
Busy RepIanting Cotton.

Athens, May 24.-(Special.)- The
farmers are busy replanting their cot
ton where they can get seed. The
ground Is very hard and dry and but
little can be done in the way of max
ing progress in this line until a show
er comes. The crop Is hurt fifty per
cent in this county this early in the
game
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n.a,h.a suda.n Cali.

w. f. Chandler received the news
yesterday of the death of his father
in-law, Major Louis Hamburger well
known citizen of Columbus, Ga.
Mrs Chandler was with her father
at the time of his death
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
Making the Best of Life.

kanSAS CITY JUuIHdI'
Outside of the Kansas City theaters
during the bleakest nights of the win
ter a man without feet sells chewing
gum to the crowds that pass in and
out the place of amusement The ven-
der creeps about on his knees, with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
wAsHINGToN's SCHOOL.

Bishop Gambler Will Preach Conn
mencement Sermon.
Tuskegee, May a. Especial THE
twenty-sixth year of the Tuskegee
Normal and Industrial Institute comes
to close with the commencement ex-
ercises beginning Sunday, May 26. at
which time Bishop Warren A. Gambler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-25
preliminary Trials Continued.

The preliminary trial of Mrs. Annie
Magness, charged with murder; w. Il
White. A. Anderson and I. ]. Stout OF
Nashville, charged with kidnapping.
the case growing out of the attempt to
get possession of the children OF Mrs.
Magness, has been continued until next
xuaak