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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
A cULPEPPER REVIVAL.
Father and Son viii Hold Meeting tH
 DemODOIis elk

Father and Son VIII Hold MeetAnS -
 DemODOIis Demopolis, June 23.--(speciaL)-Hev I. B. Culpepper the Georgia evanse- list will begin series Of revival ser. vices at the Methodist church the nrst Sunday in July.
 MT. culpepper will be accompanied hv his son, Rev. Burke Culpepper, who has done great work in the cause
 The revival meeting at the Baptist Church the past week has been very successful under the appeals or MT Herbert. the evangelist. Quite a mum her of converts have been the result of the meeting, and large number have joined, some by letter and others by profession of faith.
 John M. Chapron, of Van Dorn, has returned from trip to French Lick Springs and Philadelphia, where he visited relatives.
 Ralph witaker, who has been spend ing some time here, has returned to his home in Florence.
 Miss Jessie Holder. of Mobile. is on a visit to Miss Leo Armtrong.
 J. L. Bailey has sold his drug store on the corner of Maine and Strawberry Streets, and a new company has been formed. Among the stock holders are Drs. S. P. Hand. E. P. Bailey, V. H Caine and c. T.BreitlinE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
sIasons of sylaeausa.

sylacauga, June Especial )--At the last regular meeting of Sylacauga Chapter No. 104 the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:
 s. P. Mcdonald. H. F.; H. K. Stock ley. King: T. B. White. Scribe: A. J. Kent, Secretary; J. W. Brown, Treas urer; O. F. Luttrell. Captain of Host; s. M Peace, Principal Sojourner.
 At a regular meeting of Sylacauga Lodge No 200 A. F. and A. M. Sat- urday. work was done in the M. M. degrees. A large attendance was pres ent and dinner was served in the lodge hall.
 The following officers were elected: e. Fl. Thigpen, W. M; M. H. Jackson. S. w; O. F. Luttrell, J. w.; T. V. Knight. Treasurer; Fred Procter, Secretary; S. M. Peace, S. D; B. S. Franklin. J. D.; W. A. Smith. Tyler.
 City politics are getting quite lively. Tn addition to two candidates for May or the following have announced for Aldermen: For city-at-large, E.. J. smith. T. V. Knight and J. W. Batson; Firat ward, J. J. Hightower, R. w.. Procter: second Ward. L. H. Crumper, sr " D. Hendrix; Third Ward. S. E. Thomas, D. A. Parker; Fourth Ward IT Vordaman. W. A. Burns.
 The city Is entitled to one Alderman for each ward and one from the city at-larEe.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
Judge Wood Leaves.

Judge J. c. Wood of Lowndes Coun- ty spent yesterday in Montgomery on his leisurely way to Denver to attend Judge Wood was accompanied by Mrs. Wood and their little son. They will so first to Colorado Springs and re- main there until the time for the meet ing of the convention to which Judge Wood is a delegate from the Fifth Con- gressfonal District. Judge Wood will then go over to Denver to join the other members of the Alabama delega- tfou
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
IMvEsTME ENT

An industrial corporation now being organised with the object and purpose of taking over, consolidating and ex- tending, two established we'll known lines Of business. The plans as shown tn prospectus are convincing as to the possibilities i'm the Held that it enters. 4 limited number of shares are set aside for, and will be offered to the general publtc--in lots of two to Eve shares--par value s1O0.O0, payable in three tnataIIments. The snbscrfptiOn agent is authorised and obligated to, should subscribers so elect, take up, at price paids a certain percentage of this stock, provided the holders thereof avail themselves of this clause--in . period of ninety days after date of organxation. If you are, interested.
 and desire a really good investment, safe and sane--under the management of home people of established reputa- ton, drop a postal to SINVEsTAEENT,'' ? BOX B2 and further particulars will be Grunlnhed-personaIly 2t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
TODAY OBSERVED AS ST.
 JOHNS DAY BY MASONS

Today is St. Johns Day. a day of pe- culiar interest to the Masons. As part of the observance of the day the two Montgomery lodges of Masons will have joint installation Of officers to- nif Fhs da1 baS its nSvn sqgn;ficanca 4o the Masons throughout the world. It honors St. John the Baptist and is as- sociated with the teaching of Masonry. Wherever 1t is convenient to do so, lodge officers are installed as they will be today in Montgomery. The two lod- ges which will Install the recently elected officers are Montgomery No. II and Andrew Jackson No. 173.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
NEWS OF RECORD

The Midland City Farmers Union Warehouse Company of Midland City has filed with the Secretary of State notification of its incorporation in Dale County. J.IW. Faulk and many others are the incorporators. The company is auth orixen to do a warehouse and general mercantile business. The full capital is 5000 of which $1,1o5 has been paid in.
 The Governors appointment of c. D. Woodrow, of Birmingham to be not ary public was announced yesterday from the once of the Secretary of State.
 The following transfers of real es- tate were yesterday recorded in the oflce of the Probate Judge:
 J. H. Shereve to Bertha Clark, lot 3 of Shreve.s subdivision on Mill Street; consideration $35O.
 Carrie Jones Pierce to H. B. Allison, lot 5 of block 'D'' of the plat of the Highland Park Improvent Company; consideration $1o.
 CT. Bryan and wife to H. B.. Allison lot 5 block "D' of the plat of the High land Park Improvement Company; con- sideration $2,5oo.
 Isaac Warrington to Albert Posey, the south half of lot of the Goldth- waite plat near the Swayne School; consideration t160.
 Isaac Warrington to O. c. Maner, the north half of lot of the Goldthwaite plat near Swayne School; considera- tion $15O.
 T. W. Hamlin and wife ct al Arr temsia Sanders, a lot near the inter section of High and Smythe Streets; consideration $5.
 Wade Hamlin and wife to Artemesia Sanders, a lot near the intersection of High and Smythe Streets: considera- tion $150.
 The following marriage license was yesterday issued by the Probate Judge:
 To Thomas H. Hartley and Miss Enola Copley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
MRS. GALLEsPY,s FUNERAL.
Aged Resident is Laid to Rest
 0akyvnad.

Aged Resident is Laid to Rest in
 OakwoOd.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Gales py was held at o'clock yesterday af- ternoon from her residence. 26 Buforo street. The services were conducted by Rev Mir. Bush and the intermenl was made in Oakwood Cemetery.
 Mrs. Gallespy, who was eighty-one years old. had lived in Montgomery fifty years and her funeral was attend ed by numerous friends who admired her useful and exemplary life and loved her because of unfailing kindness and cheerfness of disposition.
 Intimate friends of the family acted as pail bearers. and laid the body in it's final resting place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
FOR $427
DAMAGES AWARDED c. M. HART &
 CO.,, BY JURY.
Firm Sued Western Railroad for De- laying Shipment of Oranges.
 News of the Central City.

Selma, June 2s.-The jury in the case of c. NJ Hart & Go, against the Wes- tern Railway of Alabama. this morn ing brought in . verdict against the railroad.
 The suit was for $427 and interest and the evidence in the case was heard in the city court of Selma yes terday. The case was given to the jury late in the afternoon.
 The case grew out of the spelling of a car load of oranges which were consigned to c. M. Hart & Go. They claimed that the car of oranges was delayed in transit and spoiled while in possession of the railroad and that the road refused to pay for them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
M Build House.

A permit was Issued yesterday in the ofice of the City Engineer for the erec- tion of a. two-story frame dwelling and storehouse which win be located at the corner of Washington and Jack son Streets. The, property is owned by Thomas Connely and the cost of the construction will be $3,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
NEWS OF EVERGREEN.
Masonic Lodge Holds Its Annual
 Election.

Evergreen. June 23.-(SpeciaI, ,)--At the annual communication of the Ever green Lodge. A. F. & A. M. the fol- lowing officers were elected for the Masonic year: H. A. Shields. W. M.: V. M. Long, S. W; W. F. Betts. J. w.: H. + Floyd. Treasurer; F. J. Dean, Secretary; R. L. Riley. s. D.; J. A. smith, J. D.; H. L. Tucker and J. W. Brooks. Stewards; Rev. J. B. Tate, Chaplain.
 c. ". StalIworth, has returned from a business trip to Pittsburg.
 Miss Rosa Can't left today for Moss Point. Miss., to visit relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
Arrented for Perjury,

Tn police court this morning Willie Robinson, a negro, was tried on the charge of disorderly conduct and was fined $25 and costs.
 It was proven that Willie Robinson and two of his witnesses, Nellie Smith and Bessie Anderson testified to what they knew to be untrue. Warrants for perjury were sworn out against the three and they will be tried on the ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24

Hon. John D. Burnett, Of this city. who has been mentioned as probable candidate for Congress from this dis trict, stated today that he had not considered the matter of becoming a candidate. He said that is all can say"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
NEWS OF LUVERNE.
Two Negroes are ia Sail for Infant
 eide

eide.
 Luverne, June 2s.-(Special. )--The Methodist people here are protractinS tn cir meeting. Rev. Thomas c. Jones of Enterprise Is assisting the pastor in charge, Rev. A. L. Sellers.
 Fletcher McGeehe and wife. negroes, are confined in the county jail charged with infanticide. They are accused ot killing and throwing into an old well the infant of their daughter.
 Highland Home College will play series of-three games with Luverne this week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
BUTLER SPRINGS HOTEL. THIS
 RESORT IS NOW OPEN
HIS

A delightful place to spend the summer months. An abundance of sulphur. maEue~ siA and chaiybeats waters. none better. Rates very reasonable. Write, or phone fog narticularS to w. J. JONES.
 Ownar and Proprietor, --wed-su Butler spTinga. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
coT.oR RITNnNrss.

You may close your eyes and still detect the petuliaR flavor of Coca Cola. Color is easy to initiate. Coca Cola is sold in bottles everywhere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
COLLECTOR FRAZER
 FIRST REPORTS TAXES

N. H. Frazer. Tax Collector of Bull lock County gave to Chief Clerk Brooks Smith Of the State Auditors Depart ment yesterday the first final settle ment that has been rendered from the ranks of the collectors. Mir. Prayer made all returns and was given . re- ceipt by Mir. Smith.
 Following is q copy of his state. ment:
 General State tax ......s .. a12,133.4S Special soldier tax 4.sss57
 Total ...... ..-.,...s... x31.b4s.Sz
 With commissions. errors and other credits made. Mir. Frazer showed cash returns to the state as follows: General tax ...... .... .... 11.354.s0 Special soldier tax 4,e19.54 Special school tax .... eco. 13.67s.22
 Total .,.. .....,........ $2s,s425s
 When Dry. Drink PEP-TO-LAC.
 AA1 wnGN Hv4e~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
Pavinx Committee Meets.

The paving committee of the city council held a meeting late this af- ternoon. Before the committee there came up several matters pertaining to the paving of Broad and Water streets.
 The committeeman confidently expect that the actual work of paving on these two streets will be started with in the next few weeks.
 Meeting Postponed.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Commercial and Industrial Association which was to have been held tonight was postponed until Wednesday night. The postponement was on account of the Mallory meeting which was held at the court house tonight.
 The meeting of the Commercial and Industrial Association tomorrow night promises to be an interesting one, Many matters of importance will come before the organization and 1t is ex- pected that a large number of the members will attend the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24

When Dry. Drink PEP.TO-LAC. A delicious. refreshing, thirst-utienching beverage--aids dieestton-contains no dope or heart stimulants. Sc. at soda founts. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24
A Novelty.

Richmond Times-Dispatch,
 "A Kentucky man almost lost his life in a bath tub" asseverates The Atlanta Georgian Those Kentucky fellows ought to bs careful of eaperi~ nenting with novelties,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-24

Why la 1t all the things good to eat are considersd bad tor ths indigssttona
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
WHO WILL RvN WITH TAFrf


I
Chicago, June 1.-THE vice presi
Dental situation continued Monday Y
maintain its puszling position. II ma
presented q new aspect ior Amos
every hour OF the day, but at no TINT
has 1t shown Q disposition 70 become
less complicated.
Senator Dolliver has Monday, - iol
some time past been tne center q
the complication and II IL generaiD
admitted that there VIII De no soiutioI
until he IS either nominated or entire
ly eliminated from the equauon. II
the early hours OF the morning u
looked as II the Iowa senator was ou'
OF the race, put wnen, soon aiter"ard
the news came from washington tna'
there had been declaration rom inc
White House tnat the candidate ioi
the second place must come from lowe
the boom was given q renewal OF hie
and the senator's iriends were Wiiiins
TO say MS nomination was assured.
The washington news was apparent
~ without enect on tne iowa irienus
OF senator DolliVer, VINO 40 MOI want
MIN 10 accept pace On inc ticAet
and they refused 70 attacn mucn sig
nificance TO the washington pro
nouncement. The Dolllver boomers
gave Just as little need 70 iettei OF
their iavorite IN Wnich ne autnorized
the delegation TO Withdraw MS name
II II should De presented.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
n sr. LOUIS FLOOD NOW.
The Mississippi Already 10 Above
Danger Line.

St. Louis, June 1S.-The Mississippi
river, which has been steadily rising
for the past three weeks, has reached
stage Of 1877 feet, almost four feet
above the food danger line, and the
levee is completely submerged. The
cellars OF buildings along the leyee
are flooded and It is predicted that be
fore the day is over the first floors
will be covered by water.
Five thousand sacks were purchased
and hurriedS to East st. Louis to be
used In strengthening temporary lev
ees and repairing weak places in old
levees. Mayor Cook. who is personal
ly conducting the work Of safeguard
ing East st. Louis, is not apprehen-
sive of food damage at the present
stage of the river.
Most Of the steamboats, are obliged
to lower their smokestacks in passing
under the Eads bridge.
The first caisson OF the Missouri
shore OF the new steel bridge being
constructed for the Mckinley Electric
Interurban railway system was car
ried away by the food Wednesday.
The caisson was 80 by 20 feet in d.
mansions, built Of heavy timberss 1t
was held in place by pilings and two
heavy steel cables. 1t was caught by
a tug and tied up at the foot Of Dixon
street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
A New Trial for This SLAYER.

Jefferson City, Mo-, June 1S-Divis-
ion No. 2 of the supreme court in an
opinion by Judge Fox reversed the
judgment of second degre murder
against Homer O. Porter of Clinton
county and remanded the cause for a
new trial because of improper instruc-
lions to the trial jury. Porter killed
his father, W. N. Porter, by shooting
him, in February, 1906.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Killed In Self Defense.

Fl. Smith, Ark, June 18.-Daniel
Vaughn, q prominent cattleman living
near Keota, shot and instantly killed
John Loomis, an employe, Tuesday af-
ternoon. LOOMS had been drinking
and went into Vaughn's yard armed
with Winchester. Vaughn remon-
strated with him and Loomis fired the
bullet passing through his hat. Vaughn
then drew a revolver and fred six
shots all taking effect in LOOMS head.
He then surrendered. AP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Admiral cappn 70 Vlalt Honolulu.

Washington, June 11.-Rear Admiral
Washington L. Caps, the chief Of the
bureau of construction and repair OF
the navy department, has been de-
tailed by Secretary Metcalf to visit
Honolulu and make an inspection OF
the proposed site for the New Pearl
Harbor craving drydock for the con.
struction Of which congress has ap-
propriated large sum.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
satI,faotOry condition, in Cuba.

Washington, June 1S.-Secretary
Taft stated Tuesday that report he
has received from Gov. Magoon de-
scribing with great detail the condi-
lions in Cuba is most satisfactory with
reference to the turning over Of the
island to the Cuban authorities in Feb
ruary next, proposed by the presidents
proclamation. Judging from the re-
port, the secretary is satisfied that the
complete transfer of the authorities
will be accomplished without friction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
The Old InuaIIs Home Sold.

Atchison, Kan, June 1S.-"oak
Ridge" the old home Of John ]. In
gals estate for the last 1S years, was
sold to the general Lutheran educa-
ton board. 1t will be occupied by the
Western Theological seminary, a
Lutheran institution that has long
been connected with Midland college
here. Oak Ridge was the home of
Mrs. John ]. ingalls, until last fall,
when she removed to Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
A Bio Denver HsIIs.Orm.

Denver, Col, June ia severe
electric, rain and hailstorm broke upon
this city at 1880 o'clock Monday. The
downpour continued more than half an
hour. Hail stones covered the side
walks to = depth Of several inches and
the streets were flooded in some sec.
tons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
MODERN wooDMEN IN SESSION.


Peoria, ILL.,, June 1.-THE fifteenth
triennlal national encampment Of the
Modern Woodmen Of America was
called to order by Head Consul A. r,
Talbot this morning at the Coliseum.
Seven hundred delegates were In at
tendance, representing a membership
of more than million members. A
strenuous fight Is on for the encamp.
ment of 1911. Buffalo, Salt Lake City,
Dallas and Omaha are the leading con.
testants, with Buffalo in the lead, hav-
ing a great many Eastern states be-
hind her and especially the entire New
York state delegation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Mr.. Taft Undecided.

Washington, June 17.-Secretary
Taft stated Monday that he had not
yet made up his mind whether he will
go to Cincinnati this week. Mr.. Taft
said his going will depend upon In
formation he receives from the west.
1t is understood that the secretary
does not want to put himself in the
attitude of saying what he will do or
will not do in the contingency of his
nomination by the Republican conven.
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
senator Lodqe Approved.

Chicago, June 18.-The selection of
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Mas
sachusetts, as permanent chairman of
the convention was formally approved
at a meeting of the committee on per-
manent organization held during the
late afternoon. 1t was agreed that all
of the other temporary officers of the
convention named on the floor Tues
day should be made permanent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
An okl,bom, Rae. W.,

Oklahoma City, Ok, June 17.-At 1
a. M, Tuesday 1t was reported to the
police department here that race
war is on at Shawnee and that two
white men have been killed. Reports
at the railroad ofices here say that
negroes held up a Santa Fe train at
Shawnee,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Robb.r, chIoroformed Him.

Lawton, Ok, June 1s.-Chloroformed,
struck on the head and stabbed over
the heart, William E. McGurren, chair
man Of the county commissioners, was
found unconscious In the street near
the rear OF the Keegan hotel. Nc
Gurren says he was attacked by two
robbers whe took $50 from him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18

Omaha, Neb.. June 1.-two thou
sand shop employees Of the Union Pa
clnc railroad were Tuesday placed on
full time, after working short time
since January /. At Union Pacific
headquarters II was stated that other
departments which were cut down q
few months ago will be augmented
about July L
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18

Denver. Col, June i6.-warrants
were served on all the bookmakers at
Overland park Monday, charging them
with violation Of the gambling law. In
most cases bonds were furnished a
the park BY q surety company and the
bookmakers continued 70 DO business
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
pn.,nI canventIon VIA Italy.

washington, June 1s-Postmaster
General Meyer Tuesday concluded a
postal convention with Italy whereby
bsrinninr August I next msrchandlHe
nav 10 sent ~ parcel po1t betueer
he United States and 1ialy q ~ T1ia
e ~ cesu = popnd ~ 70 II poun1A
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Killed BY live Electric Wire,

Lawrence, KAN, June NJ. Il
Hall Of Lawrence and Dan Matthews
Of Arkansas City, the latter univer.
sity student, we're killed by live cleo.
trio wire at the university Monday,
Both were at work on the new en-.
cheering building. Hall was superin-
tendent Of construction on the build.
ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Accused Of Perjury In a Murder Case

Oklahoma City, Ok, June 1S.-Al-
leging that they gave false testimony
in the case of Rudolph Tegeler, who
was convicted Of the murder Of J. r.
Meadows and sentenced for life in the
penitentiary, A. L. Wildman, street
railway conductor, and Charles Tege-
Ter, a brother of Rudolph, were arrest
ed for perjury Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Local optIon Champion Won,

Jacksonville, Fla. June 1S.-Returns
from the second Democrat primary In
dictate that Albert W. Gilchrist has
probably defeated John G. Stockton
by a large majority. Present returns
indicate the election Of Fletcher for
the senatorship. Gilchrist represent
ed the local option Idea in the fight
on the prohibition question.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18

Department Of agriculture ofhclals
have prepared figures showing TIE
vAlua Of cropa for 1865 ufn y nerrly
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