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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
Negro Was Making Re
 pairs at Depot.
WAS. AN EXPERIENCED MAN
Slipped on Iron Frame and Com. 
 pleted Circuit.
Fingers on Both Hands Almost Burn ed On-Body Fell From Lad- der, But Death Had AL
 ready Occurred.

George Edwards, a negro lineman em- ployed by the Montgomery Light and Water Power Company. was instantly killed by electricity yesterday after noon shortly after o'clock while work ing on lighting wires at the Ufion Sta tion.
 The ,negro's fingers were burned al- strong current in the wires which he was handling. The bottoms of his feet tlxo were badly burned, the current making a hole in both of his heels sim liar to that made by bullet After the current had burned his fingers nearly off, the weight of his body broke the contact and the lifeless body fell to the station platform
 Tbe station was almost deserted, there being no train due until 6 o'clock, and no panic or excitement was caused. The Coroner was immediate ly summoned, and after viewing the body gave as his verdict that Edwards was accidentally killed by electricity. due to his own carclessness. Edwards had been in the employ of the Power Company for some years and was regarded as one of the best of their linemen. He had been working on the wires of the company In the down town district all day, spending all of the morning making some needed re- pairs on the company's wires on South Perry Street.
 In thef afternoon. he was assigned to the duty of transferring the light wires from their wooden posts to the iron frame work of the station shed. He placed a long ladder at the north end of the station and had taken the ~first wire from It's wooden post and was in the act of putting 1t on the iron frame work when death claimed him.
 Instead of keeping a firm foothold on the wooden ladded he placed one of his feet on the iron frame. Instantly the high current from the wire. passed through his body to the framework and on to the ground. 1t is probable that the negro was killed at the moment he touched the wire. His boss, J. w. Hol- liday. was superintep@ing the transfer, and did not realize what had happened until the negros fingers were almost burned in two.
 When the negro's body fell to the station platform small crowd collected and kept persons in the station propor from seeing what had happened. Cor oner Tice was immediately summoned and after viewing the body and talking to several ye-witnesses gave his v0r- dict as accidental death due to care less handling of electric wires.
 The body was quickly removed to negro undertaking establishment, and the dead negro's friends and relatives notified.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
WORTH OF MULE MOOTED.
Board of Revenue Does Not Agree With Owner of Animat.

Board of Revenue Does Not Agree With
 Owner of Anlmat.
 Whether a mule somewhere between ten and twenty years old, Is worth $75 or SIPS when it stands 15 1-2 hands high and has no blemishes. was a sub ject of long and earnest discussion on the part of the members of the Board of Revenue yesterday. Anxious peti- tioners also took part
 This discussion grew out of peti- ton of a man who stated that through the negligence of some of the employees of the county, a mule belonging to him had been rendered almost useless. He stated that once this animal was worth $150 so he wanted the Board to pay him the difference. He offered 10 set tie for $125 cash, but the Board thought that $75 was enough for q mule of this description. Being un- able to agree as to price, the matter was left unsettled.
 The contract that was drawn up by the County Attorney to be signed by the Board of Revenue and the First National Bank in which a change of the road and bridge bond issue was provided for, did not suit the bankers, so slight change was made. The con- tract named the financial stringency as a part cause for the reason of making the change and this did not suit the bankers, so 1t was eliminated in the new contract.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31

contributed by c. A. Covey. violin solo by S.NV. DeTrinis, vocal solo by Miss Lizzie Wood Guice and several inter- esting numbers by the band.
 fMy Old Kentucky Home" a tram scription arranged by Prof. De Trinis as clarinet solo, rendered by him. self, was so appreciated that 1t was recalled and rendered amid cheers and enthusiasm.
 The event was made more impress sive by the handsome new uniforms of the band which were worn for the first time fin public on this occasion. A collection was taken amounting to about $50 which will go to aid the band.
 Rev. Bertram Brown filled his ap- pointment in Clayton yesterday and there were no services at the, Episcopal Church Here.
 Half a dozen young women and as many young men left this morning for Cochran station where they will be met with conveyances and taken to Miss Ethel Woods home, five miles distant at Hawkinsville. Miss Wood will entertain a house party for sew eral days prior to re-entering the Brenau here.
 Oats of the new planting are coming up nicely in many sections and the stand is good and large quantities have been planted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31

Gen. Ell Torrance, former Comman- .er-in- Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, and a distinguished Union soldier, has given an additional proof of his warm interest in the welfare of the Confederate Veterans who are finding a haven for their old age in the Falkner Home at Mountain Creek. Gen. eral Torrance for a Christmas present sent each of the seventy inmates $1 bill.
 In addition to this he presented two handsome books to the boys of Col. T. M. Falkner. who are now attending school at Auburn. General Torrance. while he was commander- in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, vis- ited Montgomery. Upon invitation he appeared before Camp Lomax, United Confederate Veterans, and made an address to that body, which was high ly complimented by all who heard him. He has stood at all times for a restored -fraterna1 feeling between the soldiers &x Nl~E North and of the South.
 While in Montgomery he was as- tonished at the poor care taken for the Confederate soldiers. He contrast ed that with the liberal provisions made by the Federal Government for Union soldiers. He was especially .fn- terested in the Home at Mountain Creek, and on more than one occasion he has made a present to the inmates, through Capt. J. M. Falkner.
 This year the liberal present was made through Hon. George W. Jones
 General Torrance is a lawyer In Minneapolis, Minn. His letter to MT. Jones follows:
 December 24th, 1907. Hon. George W. Jones, District At
 torney, Montgomery, Ala:
 My Dear Sir-Not having before me at the present time the name of the Commandant of the Soldiers Home for ex-Confederates at Mountain Creek ana my old friend, Colonel Falkner, hav- ing crossed the ford. am compelled to lean a little upon you, and here- with enclose seventy new s1 bills. to be distributed among the veterans of the Home, with the best wishes of their Minneapolis friends for a Happy New Year.
 The gift in itself is of little value apart from the good will that prompts the sending of it. and the old. veterans can rest assured that the passing of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
UNION. GENERAL GIVES $7O
 TO CONFEDERATE SOL LDIERS
Gen. Ell Torrance Presents Each Soldier at Moun- tain Creek He Formerly Commanded the
 Grand Army of the Republic.

the years only increases our respect for them and our appreciation of their splendid contribution to American valor indelibly inscribed on history's page. also send two books (which you will be kind enough to place in the hands of the children of Colonel FaiS- ner with my compliments and best wishes for their welfare.
 Very truly yours,
 (Signed.) Ell Torrance. Since writing the above find that I will have to send to Chicago for the books. so their receipt by you will be delayed.
 Mir. Jones replied as follows:
 December 30th, 1907. Gen. Ell Torrance. New York Life s Bldg, Minneapolis. Minn.:
 Dear General--Your letter of Decem- Der 24th, together with the seventy new s1 bills, to be distributed among the veterans of the Jefferson Falkner Soldiers Home. received this morning by express.
 Q I have transmitted your letter. to- gether with the s70, to Hon. sC. L.. Ruth, Chairman of the Executive Com mittee of the Home. who will make proper disposition of the money. , I enclose herewith copy of my letter to him.
 have also sent copy of your letter tO MTS. fdlhHcIs WhO HoWo iSSiuCS oe Auburn, Ala. where her boys are at school, and am sure she will person. ally appreciate the same.
 When the books reach me I will see that they are promptly forwarded to Mrs Falkner at Auburn.
 Assuring you that the patriotic im- pulses which have prompted this and other generous contributions from you and your friends to our old soldiers is most highly appreciated by those di- rectly connected with the management of the Home, as well as by the citi- gems of our State generally, and wish ing for you and yours unlimited hap piness and prosperity, I remain.
 Yours very truly,
 Geo. W. Jones. j. Enclosure.
 Mir. Jones immediately turned the money over to Chairman c. l.. Ruth. or the Executive Committee of the Jef- ferson Falkner Home, and MT. Ruth will see to the distribution of it among the old soldiers at the Home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
NINE O'CLOCK LAW.
Sheriff Hood Asks nm Opinion from
 Solicitor Dent.


 Sheriff Hood has written to Solicitor Dent asking his opinion regarding the 9 o'clock closing law and what will be expected of the sh eriff's department If the law should be violated. The let ter was written late yesterday after noon and MT. Hood had not received q reply last night.
 So much has been said about the new law and also that the validity of 1t was to be attacked that Sheriff Hood wanted to know just what the ideas of MT. Dent were on it so that he could act accordingly.
 From what can be learned from the saloonk eepers in the city, it seems that they will all comply with the law until the result of the test case in Mobile has been made public. While the fight would be waged by the saloon men, they would be backed financially by the distillers and brewerles. As the result of the case in one town fin the State would effect all others, these people do not wish to be carrying on two suits at the same time and entail- ing double expense. Even with these facts in view. Mir. Hood wants to know just what to do In case the law should be violated in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
PAYING POLL TAX.
Tn All. 515 Voters Have Paid The
 Tax.

In All. 515 Voters Have Paid Their
 Tax.
 Considering the time of the year. last week was very good one for the man who issues the poll tax receipts. Over 100 men came up and paid their money to getaa license to vote. There had been 515 of the receipts given out at the close of yesterdays business. Only little over month remains now that the poll taxes can be secured and those at the Tax Collectors office are anxious that those who are eligi- ble get their receipts as soon as pos sible. There is always a grand rush during the last two or three days which they wish to avoid as much as possi ble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
NEWS pF RECORD

The Governor yesterday made the following appointments:
 Notaries Public-Hiram c. Bowling, Mobile; George D. Stanus, Sitronelle; Edmund H. Spire, Birmingham; Miss Kate Watson, Birmingham.
 Justices of the Peace--M l.. Carn- ley, Elba; John E. Watson, Tallapoosa County; J. K Edmondson, Chandler Springs.
 The Secretary of State received notice yesterday of the incorporation of the following concerns:
 The Courtland Mercantile Company. of Courtland, Lawrence County, with a capital stock of $10,000. Iheorporators J. E. Gilehrist. Lawson Sykes, J. K. Swoop and Hector D. Lane.
 Hickory Spoke Works, of Fort Payne. Ala, with a capital stock of &42sSe0. Incorporators: S. c. Butler. w. H. Higginbotham and w. J. Standifer.
 Commissioner John H. Wallace. IT,. of the Game and Fish Department yes- terday appointed Stephen Hicks county warden of Crenshaw County.
 The following deeds were recorded yesterday:
 otis West to Nora and Louisa Walker half of lot 6. block 27. North Montgomery. consideration $40.
 A w Johnson to Otis West half lot 6. block 27, North Montgomery. Consideration $1l5.
 Capitol Heights Improvement Com pany, to A. M. Johnson lot IS. block l6. Capitol Heights. Consideration $350.
 Highland Park Improvement Com pany, to J. P. and A. M. Johnson lot IT. block 1. The Uplands. Considers tion $125.
 c. G. Abercrombie to A. K. Well lot 1, block 4, Maplewood. Consideration $3,500.
 The following marriage licenses was issued yesterday:
 G. w. Crawford and Miss Lilia Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31

the seating capacity of the room has been reduced greatly since the first trial and will now accommodate only about 150 spectators.
 Justice Bowling, is said to be deter mined to prevent q recurrence of the annoyance caused at the last trial by women moved by morbid curiosity who made use of every means at their com maud to secure admission to a room already oYercroWdS4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
DEATH OF MRS. BowDEN.
Remains Will Re Shipped to DeatsviIIe
 For Interment.

FOF TnIermenN.
 Mrs. Katherine Bowden died yes terday morning at o'clock after an illness of several months at her resi- dence, 21 Mobile Street. Mrs. Bowden was formerly of Deatsville, but had lived in Montgomery for the past four teen years.
 She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Williams. Mrs Lula B. Co., ker, Miss Leila Bowden and Miss Elm ma Bowden. all of this city. She is also survived by three sons Messrs. E.. R. Bowden w. H. Bowden, of this city. and J. A. Bowden, of Deatsville.
 The body. accompanied by relatives will be shipped to Deatsville this morn ing where the funeral will take place this afternoon. Presiding Elder of the Montgomery District of the Methodist Church, will accompany the remains also and conduct the funeral services
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
REGIsTEREp PACKAGES STOLEN.
Thieves Take Pouches from Mail Trmcka md RIne Them.

waco, Texas. Deet sO.-officers have just disclosed the fact that a bunch of letters. registered packages. etc. were stolen from the mail trucks at Temple, Texas, probably Saturday night, and taken to a thicket near here and opened.
 About S15,00O worth of checks. money orders and drafts were found in a pile where the letters had been torn open but all registered packages and money in letters had been taken. It Is ini- possible to tell how much money was secured. The letters were for points all over the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
Tnvestigation Resumed.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 30.--A Hop kinsville, Ky. dispatch says:
 State Fire Marshal Ayres this morn- ing resumed the court of inquiry to secure evidence to lay before the grand fury which convenes Thursday to in- vestigate the recent night riders raid on Hopkinsville. The lobby of the ho- tel where the sessions are being held are crowded with witnesses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
Home for Christmas Holidays.

Parents can well show appreciation of their childrens' Christmas holiday visit by looking after their travelling outfit. Don't let them return to col lege with a shabby bag or wornout suit case. A genteel appearance in- duces similar conduct. We sell polite bags.
 MONTGOMERY TRUNK CO,
 su-tu 218 Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
CAPTAIN BGYD DEAD.
Old Alabama Man Who Went

News has been received here that Walter Boyd. Sr.. died recently at his home in Gilmer. Tex. He was four score on November T last. He was President of the First National Bank of Gilmer. a Mason, a member of the Knights or Honor and a member of the Baptist Church. MT, Boyd went to Texas from Alabama and was one of the first settlers of Gilmer He went to the front was captain of a company from his adopted State and fought un- til the Confederacy fell. He loved his old Alabama home and made his last visit here four years ago.
 He leaves twoAsisters, Mrs. Ekumzel and Mrs. PooH who live in this county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
JUDGE JoNEs's CONDITION.
Bruises Sustained In Fall Causing Con
 siderable Pain.


 Injuries to Judge Thomas c. Jones, of the United States Court at Mont gomery, which caused postponement of the celebrated injunction cases from January 6 to January 13 are more seri- ous than were at first supposed, and Judge Jone% Is suffering much pain as a result from his misfortune.
 Judge Jones fell while leaving a street car in motion a week ago. and at first 1t was thought that the slight sprain to h.s left shoulder would not seriously inconvenience him.. Satur- day. however, the Judge suffered con- siderable pain, and 1t was at that time that he decided to postpone the hear ing.
 Judge Jones' right arm is in a sling, and is so badly bruised about the shoulder that he cannot raise the mem- Der to the height of his chAp. He also suffers several cuts and oontusions about the body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
TO EXCLUDE WOMEN.
Spectntors at HaSry Thaw's Trial Will
 Re limited,

New York. Dec. S0.-All women ex- csnt members of Thaw's family, and the women reporters, will be excluded from the court room during the second trial of Harry K. Thaw under an order issued by Justice Bowling today
 Thaw's trial will begin next Monday Tha reason given for the order is that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
Court House VIII CIo.e.

Wednesday being a legal holiday, three offices at the court house will be closed. They are the Probate Judges office. the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Register in Chancery's office All other offices will be open as usual
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
EUFAULA's NEW BAND.

Many Persons Hear The Sunday Sacred
 Concert.
 Eufaula, Dec. 3o.-(Special )-The military band held the boards at the Chautauqua Theatre yesterday after noon ins al sacred concert that filled the building and greatly pleased. The program embraced vocal solo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
steel Plant Resun,e..

Pottsville, Pa, Dec. SO.--More than 1000 men were made happy today when work was resumed at the plant of tha Eastern Steel Company here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31
nnndeIinnn nInnm.

York. Pa, Dec. 30.--The spring-like weather here the past week has caused numerous dandelions to crop up and bloom in the fields and yards. a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31

PHOTOGRAPHS. / Of c distspctiveness to those who ap- preciate individuality.
 Schulxe Studio, tu-thu. 10 Court Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-31

Commissioner John H. Wallace, Jr. of the Game and Fish Department yes terday appointed stephen Hicks county warden of Crenshaw County.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-16
Carnegie Tells or Fear.

Andrew Carnegie is famous for thu
advice he gives to poor young men.
"In considerable fear" said a New
York millionaire. II once consulted Mr.
Carnegie about new venture. The
business looked as IL 1t ought to be
profitable. There seemed to be pub
lie need Of 1t. Still, there was some
risk involved and I was afraid
But Mr.. Carnegie laughed at my
fear
"'It is good thing: plunge in he
said Fear Is Old womanish Fear is
what keeps untold millions from max
ing fortunes. When Benjamin Frank
lin thought OF starting a paper in Phil.
adelphia his mother, greatly alarmed,
tried to dissuade him. She pointed out
that there were already two newspa.
pers in America Rochester II ar
aid
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-16
THE COURIER'S OFFER

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found an advertisement offering the
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per year.
Never before has such a liberal
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the full reports of the Associated
Press, and is represented by special
correspondents at all the important
news centers. The number of brill
liant news features inaugurated by
The Courier in the last fews years is
characteristics of the progressive
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phasizes the fact that nothing is too
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Our reason for giving you this
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make this concession In order to get
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Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-16
Bran Leaks.

The man of pluck never trusts to
luck.
1t is easy to find excuse for those
We love.
The foolish man syndicates his
troubles and dissipates his joys.
Early to bed and early to rise won t
help a bit if you don't advertise.
Every dog has his day, the trouble
being that so many dogs choose the
same day.
Speaking of confding natures-how
about those people who put their
trust in the labels on the cans.
The trouble about a Dad habit that
you can quit if you want to is that
when you want to you cant.
The man who says he could win if
ne had a chance, is the man who Is
too cowardly to take chances.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-16
Why?

Why, muyver, why?
lid God pin the stars up so high in
in the sky?
Why did the COW jump right over
the moon?
An why did the dish run away with
the spoon?
Cause didn't he like to see the COW
fly?
Why, muvver. Why?
Why, muvver, why?
Can't little boys jump to the moon
if they try?
An why cant they swim just like
fish and fngs?
An why does the little brides have
wings,
An live little boys have to wait till
they die?
Why, muvver why?
Why, muvver, why?
Was all of vose blackblrds all baked
in pie?
Why couldn't we have one if should
say "please?'
An why does it worry when little
boys tease?
An why can't things never be now
but bime by?
Why, muyver, why?
Why, muvver, why?
Why does little boys froats always
ache when they cry?
An why..does it stop when they are
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-16
RHEUMATISM CURED.
Druggists Are Filling This Pre-
scription Daily, And Sufferers
Are Loud In Its Praise,

Thousands of people all over this
country know of DR.. George Edmund
Flood and his success in curing Rheu-
matism; also diseases of the Kidneys
and bladder.
For the benefit of our readers we are
glad to publish, with DR.. Floods per-
mission. the prescription for Rheuma-
tism, Kidney or Bladder Troubles
which he recommends, and which he is
so successfully using IN his practice.
1t is as follows: Fluid Cascara Ar
omatic, half ounce; Concentrated Bar
kola, one ounce; Fluid Extract Prickly
Ash Bark, half drachm; Aromatic,Elixir
four ounces. One teaspoonful of this
prescription taken after each meal and
one before going to bed, is stated posi-
lively by DR.. Flood will produce a shout
of satisfaction from any one suffering
from Rheumatism or any ailment of
the Kidneys or Bladder.
Don't forget to drink plentifully of
pure water" was DR.. Floods parting
advice. and from the remarkable re-
suits this successful physician has had
it does look as if sufferers from Rheu-
matisn, also Kidney and Bladder
Troubles, should not fail to give it
thorough test since druggists right
here in our own town can fill the pre-
scription.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-16

New graham -four at Morris 4
Yates.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-16
Was Wasting Away.

II had been troubled with kidney
disease for the last five years." writes
Robert R. Watts, of Salem. Mo. II
lost flesh and never felt we'll and doc
tored with leading physicians and tried
all remedies suggested without relief.
Finally tried Foley's Kidney Cure and
less than two bottles completely cured
me and | am now sound and WE'LL "
During the summer kidney irregulari-
ties are often caused by excessive drink
ing or being overheated. Attend to
the kidneys at once by using Foley's
Kidney Cure. Sold by j. H. Orme.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1907-05-16

The greatest criminal in the world
is the man who steals the playtime
Of children IN order to enrich HIM
self