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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Mrs. Cherry and Daughter Will Travel fin Enr0nR.

Mrs. Cherry and Daughter Will Travel
 Eufaula. May I6.-(Special )-J. S. Roberts. prominent citizen of Quit man County, Ga, died at his home about ten miles from the city yesterday afternoon after long illness from typhoid fever.
 Deceased was we'll known in busi- ness circles here and operated largely in agriculture. He was comparatively a young man whose future was bright.
 He is survived by his wife and a young child.
 Mrs M F Cherry and daughter. Miss Marie Cherry. are preparing to go abroad and will leave within about two weeks for an extended tour of various European countries.
 MT; and Mrs; ,; c. West received father In Augusta. Ga. and left last night for that city to attend the fu- neral. ....
 information of the death of Mrs. M. T. Duskin, prominent and infiuen- has been received here Mrs. Duskin was loved and esteemed by a wide cir. cle of warm friends In this city and surrounding section.
 A private telegram to Mayor Dent that an appropriation for a S56. .oo6 public building for the city had passed the House was received here with great delight by the citizens yesterday that the city viii have free mali de. de. livery about January next:
 Chief of Police J. NJ Husuley has returned from Wetumpka where he went to secure bloodhounds for the and feels now that he can better keep up with violators of the law.
 Mrs. W. A. Ham was at home to a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
AttractiUe Prize List For
 LnferschoLastic Contests

At the meeting of the Interscholastic Athletic Association Friday evening the order of the events to be contested al Vandiver Park. May 30, was decided upon.
 The prizes which had been given by the merch ants and friends of the move ment as an expression of their inter est and good will, were also distrdb- Of drawing which prevented any un- fairness to the possible winners. The Association promises accurate mention of the gifts and the firms making same all the entries are in:
 l. One hundred yard 1ash-First prize gold medal: second prize. foun- tain. pen; third prize. box sororiety
 2. Shot Put, 12 pounds-FJrst prize. hat (straw or felt); second prize, Gym. oxfords (white); third prize. soda
 8. Two hundred and twenty yard dash-First prize. Reaches's o. L. helders' glove; second prize. gold cuff buttons; third prize. baseball glove.
 medal Hsh sscorb Ju%PFTss nTze wscb prize snd Fod oh third prize, walking stick.
 5. Two hundred and twenty yard hurdles-First prize. Kodak: second prize tennis sho hoes; third prize, 100 vis- iting cards.
 s. Half mile run-First prize, zith- CT; second prize, one pair Easy Walk ers;" third prize. leather belt.
 [. Broad Jump-First prize scarf pin second prize. fountain pen: third prize. oil stone.
 S. Four hundred and forty yard dash First prize. baseball nit or glove second prize. book (winner's selection) :: third prize. bat. Reach No. PA.
 g. Hammer Throw (l2 pounds)- First prize gold medal; second prize gold trophy: third prize box candy.
 10. Mile Run-First prize. gold med al second prize. two pound box candy: tn ird prize. framed picture (selection).
 II. One Mile Relay. four fnen to the team-pennant
 As previously announced the school winning the highest number of points
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
NACHMAN & MEERTTEF,s SALE OF
 GRADUATION APPAREL.

Nachman & Meertiefs general ad. on page Is today is a teeming mass of evidence, as to their preparedness 70 Ill every want that can be had for graduation gifts. It's a special sale of Gifts for the graduates" .hey gre having this week and items of Intense interest to mothers, brothers, sisters and sweet-hearts of graduates to be, are .tersely priced in the most appeal ing way.
 They are also exploiting the great usefulness and help to house wives of their superb Upholstery Department. with Its corps of expert drape-s and fnishers. who are ever ready 10 visit the homes of customers and furnish estimates on any and all kinds of up- holstery work, awning, etc.
 Great interest Is being manifested. these last few days. of the contest this popular store is holding and though Mrs. Duff is still the leading candidate. several others are pushing hard for the first places. They give the full par- ticulars of the contest on page 21 to- gether with the standing of all lead. ing candidates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

charming gathering of friends in card party yesterday afternoon. The hours were greatly enjoyed and re- treatments were served.
 Little Miss Marion Maugan celebrated her 12th birthday in an entertainment of host of friends at her parents loved in social games and refresh ments and many handsome souvenirs attested the esteem of friends
 The local baseball team went to sheilman, Ga, yesterday where VI ere, tnsy c,sy in their first game from home. and suffered defeat of 12 to .n Q; ,,n shaw of Midway have been secured as one of the prineipals. of the xt Sanford ,nrn, MT. Upshaw enjoys the reputation of being highly proficient in his calling and will receive warm welcome from
 W. Lawrence Wild of the city has purchaeed the residence property of Mrs. John Bray. on Randolph Street. which he will greatly improve and oc- cupy as a private residence the com ing fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

win receive a handsome field cham p1onshfp pennant, and the winners of the baseball series will also have a pennant significant of their victory.
 In addition to Nle above. special prizes are offered on the two harder events. the half mile and the mile runs fishing outfit Is offered as a fourth prize on the half mile: every runner that finishes in the mile will receive refreshment ticket from one of the city's popular dealers.
 Already many of the boys are nak- Ing their physical training part of their caily routine and are taking 1t In such doses" as to interfere in no way with their regular school work. During the past week. practice with the twelve pound shot has been introduced as a recreatfve feature upon the play grounds of the schools, and with two weeks more of training in this and the other events. magnificent contests may be look ed for. Such activities not only show what a fellow is made of" but help him at the same time to be what he should be-"
 As another feature of the afternoons program. a game of ball between the Y. NJ. c. A. intern edfates and the El- more Champions is under consideration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Vote for Charlie Anderson.
MIR. DAVIDSON TO SPEAK.

He VIII Address the Negro Y. NJ. c. A,
 w. B. Davidson. a well known real estate man of Montgomery. will ad- dress the negro Y. NJ. C. A. at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The address will be delivered at the Free Reading Room on South Jackson Street
 MT. Davidson will speak on "A Suc- cessful Life, as Illustrated by the Young Men of the Bible"
 A special musical program will be rendered under tka direction of Pro. lessor Broodnax.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
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Music at First Baptist Church. The following musical program has been arranged for the services at the First Baptist Church today:
 Morning Service. E Prelude-( Wagner.) < Anthem-Lift Up Your Hearts,. (Hopkins.)
 Onertory Quartett-Bow Down Thine Ear-tHoratio Parker.) .I Soprano Solo-Fear Ye Not, O Israel -(Dudley Buck )-Mrs. S. E. Wash burn. Postlude-Grande Marche-(Gounod.) }
 Evening Service.
 Prelude The Seraph's Song-- tWos. tenholme.) Anthem-Abide With Me- (Barnaby., Ofertory Quartett-By Babylon's Wave-( (Gounod.)
 Postlude-Marche-(C (Cuilmant)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
MIR. sprEGEL TO, STEAK.
F

Y. M. c. A.
 The boys meeting of the Y. M. c. A. will be. held this afternoon at the odist Church. when Rev. s. P. Spiegel. pastor of the Christian Church, will speak The subject of Mir. Spiege's address will be "Boy's Heroes"
 MT. Spiegel has lately come to Mont gomery. but during his short stay in the city he has made many warm friends, especially among the youth of the City. His address to the boys meeting Is therefore sure to be a drawing card, especially as Mfr, Spie- gel has chosen a bright topic full of striking figures and illustrations.
 All boys of the city are invited to hear the address at the Dexter Avenue Church this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
WEEK OF PRAYER.
Interesting Series of Services for Clay
 Ion Street Church.

Interesting Series of Services for Clay
 ton Street Church.
 Beginning this morning the Clayton Street Baptist Church of which Rev J. W. O'Hara Is pastor, will observe a week of prayer. A program of lead : CTS for the week has been arranged and is> as follows:
 Sunday morning. Frank Allen, leader Subjects: The evils that beset the city child and the remedy" Mrs W. '"The. duty of the parent to the Sum- day School" Mrs. A H. Pruitt.
 "A young mans influence and oppor- tunities," T. H. Andrews.
 "A young lady's influence and oppor- tunlties," Miss Mary Lee Jones.
 Sunday night. Frank Allen, chorister and leader.
 Song service. favorite hymns and songs for meeting.
 Monday. 8 p. m. W. R. Beckett. lead Tuesday. 8 D. m. T. B. Andrews. lead wednesday. 8 p. m.. Frank Allen. leader.
 Friday, p. m.. the pastor leading. On Sunday, May 24. W. D. Hubbard preaching at both morning and even- inR services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Baptist Tabernacle,

Today will be another busy day with the Baptist Tabernacle in the Court House. The congregation will assem- ble at 2:30 o'clock for thirty minutes Of prayer and praise From g to 10 o'clock Is spent in personal work and visiting. The Sunday School opens at 10 o'clock as usual with the regular service opening at il.
 ing subjects today Morning, 'The Certainty of Salvation" or How One May Know that He is Saved" Even- Ing, The Justice of Hell. or The Speeches. Guest"
 To any and all of these services all are cordially invited
 Pastors residence and study at Y. M
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
At The Christtan Church.

Rev. s. F. speigel. pastor of the Christian Church, holding services at his pulpit at both the morning and tho night hours. The topic for the morn Ing sermon will be "Paurs Charge to the evening services will be sJonah. the Runaway" '
 The public is cordially invited to be present and Is assured of a cordial re- eepuon both by the officers and the congregation,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

Remember the name of Smith when you cast your vote. He ia a auccean- ful farmer. and will make an exceIIenf County Treasurer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

The opponents of Morgan 8. Gilnaar have accused him of everything, ex. cepf incOmpetency. therefore he must he competent. The people know him as a man. therefore the 0ppoaftinn hurt themselves and their aceusaticns amount to nauEht. Promote the faith- fuI clerk by voting for Morgan S.. Gilmer for Tax Assessor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

An honest, capabie and faithfuI Judge should be endorsed. Vote for Judge Simpson for re-election to sm- preme Court. Last name on the tietk- ct
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
What Societies and
 Churches Do

The pastor, Rev. E. D. Kerr, will oc- cupy his pulpit Other services of the church as usual
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Beautifully Situated on the Hill, Between Capitol
l. E E

No being spared make LEE PLACE beautiful home sections in the South.
 The crowning work of the improvements erection of Bronze Statue of Gen. Robt placed upon twentyfoot pedestal
 
 The approach LEE be between Concrete Entrance Columns upon which will Lions
 Arrangements nearing completion for the erection of Concrete Bridge Madison Avenue width of the replace the the c. of G. railway strengthened this point improvement Avenue the graveng way completed the popular drive-ways of Montgomery.
 The brought perfect grade large quantity of ganohc side walks have been ad and curb and gut ter has been installed a the in LEE PLACE.
 These combined with it's splendid elevation de- ghu envrons building restrictions will make LEE PLACE of the most charming residence quarters in the South
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

Vote for W. B. Waiting for County Treasurer, The man who has been working for his friends and the party au of hls life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Home Mission Society Notes.

The Perry Street Church Auxiliary will meet promptly at o'clock Monday afternoon. This is a very important meeting in which the entire church is concerned and it is hoped that every member will attend.
 The Alabama Conference of the Wo- mans Home Mission Society convenes in annual session next Thursday. and closes Sunday night. The business ses- sions will be held in Perry Street Church. consuming the entire days,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Home NTIaafon sociefI

Home Mission Society. The local department of the Home Misslnn Society of the Court Street Methodist Church will meet tomorrow (Monday) afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. Coke Smith,
 President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

of five from which largest of lots will be sold in Lee Place and Capitol Heights upon July ls 1908 See lots ad for particulars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
NEWS OF EUFAULA.

Concert at Electric Park. Sunday afternoon and night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Prayer Meeting and Song Service.

Instead of the usual sermon at the morning hour at the Adams Avenue Baptist Church, the hour will be given over to a prayer and song service ar- ranged by the officers of the church. R, Brasher, pastor of the Seventh Av- enue Baptist Church. will preach. Mir Brasher is an interesting speaker and it is hoped a large attendance will be present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

The election of JAS. P. FERRALL as Treasurer of Montgomery County means a strictly business mans watch fuIness of the safety of the eOunty's funds. lie ia in touch with the money ceuters of the world.
 VOTE FOR JAS. P. FERRALL FOR
 TREASURER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
DEATHS IN CHEROKEE.

pr. Bomar and Mrs. seweil Pass Away
 Center, May l6-(Special.) )--Dr. R. R Bomar, prominent physician of the county, died at his home. six miles east of here, Thursday.
 He was 46 years old and had been In failing health for a long time. In the days of Populism he was prominent in the causes of that party.
 Mrs. Ed Sewell. who resided a few miles south of this place. died vester- day at the age of 64.
 4. O. Williams. County Superintend- ent of Education. and Dr. s. c. Tatum, attended the Grand Lodge of Odd Eel lows at Montgomery this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Religious NesDs Of
 Montgomery
RALLY SERVICES.
They Will Be Held Today at Church
 of Christ.
lIEuITuIHmlTIu unHUlMIlHI

They Will Be Held Today at Church
 of Christ.
 Instead of the regular services at the Church of Christ on the corner of Church and Catoma Streets at II o'clock this morning there will be a rally service at which talks will De made by various members of the church; 1t being the desire of the pas- tor and church to stir up each mem Der to fun realization and apprecia-
 The church Is desirous of broaden ing her activities in soul saving. in looking after the needy and deveioplns members. Every member of the church is therefore requested to be present, and join in the services.
 Al Intervening meeting of the church at 7.45 o'clock Mir. John E; Dun9 arl w.I mons to the unconverted.
 The public Is cordially invited to attend these services and are assured of hearty welcome.
 Rev. H. M. Edmonds. pastor of the First. Presbyterian Church. will occupy fbs h1s sSsar gSDs at soSf se'h At hs il oeIoek his topic win be "The Lost sheep" while aThe Whole Man" will be the topic for the o'clock service. day afternoon at o'clock with Mrs W. B. Kelly at her home. 12I Moul. ton Street. the Second Ward VIII meet 8. Afternoon at o'clock at her home 40 Mildred Street; the Third Ward will meet with Mrs. s. B. Bennett at her home, 2iI Church Street; the Fourth Ward will meet at 4:S0 o'clock on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. P Tresslar, 104 Forest Avenue; the Fifth Ward will meet at 4:30 o'clock on Monday afternoon at the home on Mrs. L. M. Johnston, 321 Madison Avenue.
 On Tuesday afternoon at 4:3o o'clock the Willing Circle will meet with Mrs. A c. Gloger, SOP Washington Avenue.
 On Wednesday evening at o'clock the regular mid-week prayer meeting will be held at the church. Immedi- ately after the prayer meeting the weekly Sunday School Workers meet ing will be held at the church.
 Rev. l.. H. Holt will occupy the pupit of the Court Street Methodist Church at the morning hour this morn ing; Rev W. M. Curtis, pastor of the Perry Street Methodist Church, will occupy the pulpit of the Court Street Church at the night hour, o'clock.
 The public is cordially invited to attend these services and all strangers are assured of a very cordial welcome by both the officers and the member ship of the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
Tn New Orlean.

To New Orleans
 Mr. John E. Dunn, pastor of the Church of Christ. will go to New Or leans on Monday where he will hold a series of revival services with the Church of Christ in that city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17

Highland Park Presby> >rtan.
 There will be services at both the and night hour at the High
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-17
n Capitol Heights and the Heart of Montgomery
PLACE

you realize that Lee Place sandwched in between CAp Heights building with highly desirable class Montgomery you forced the only question of short time before will of class attracting the people Montgomery the Capitol Heights district of which Lee Place part
 will personally the lots Place hze their and advantages
 Every that Capitol Heights and every improve made there adds the value every Place. watch the development nghborhood which very of Montgomery
 We just opening this property Get the ground floor Those who bought the early of the sale of Capitol lots offered the big gest profits their
 In real estate the made by the who where the people will go buy before they reach there
 Lee Place your opportunity. Buy 5000
The state herald., 1908-04-24
W. c. T. L. ITEMS.

The next regular meeting will be on
May lst at the court house at 3o'clock.
All are cordially invited.
The young mems contest Friday ev-
ening at the court house promises to be
an interesting one. Let every one at
tend. Admission l5c.
Results from the local option election
held April Z, over the different states
show many victories. Illinois now has
30 prohibition counties and on the 2lst
villages and towns to the number of 40
expect to vote on local option. There
is reason to think that the issue at the
coming fall election will be state prohi-
bition, with good chance of victory.
Wisconsin voted in % counties dry.
Michigan voted in IA counties and 10
went dry. Nebraska gained many vic
tories. At Lincoln, the capitol, anti
temperance won by small majority.
Interest was intense at all the elections
every Wet. U. woman doing her part
participating in the parades, interview
ing voters, serving lunches and praying
ut the churches. The temperance
/ movement is making great progress.
Men and Women are working as never
before for the overthrow of the saloon
and we have great cause to be thank
ful for "Freighted with love, our tenn
perance ship around the world shall
sail, take heart and hope, dear mariners
Gods errands never fail. "
ALICE JEWELL, Press Supt.
The state herald., 1908-04-24
EVERGREEN.

Roy Cauble is working for Fred Bor-
land.
Bro. Mellinger took supper with Ed
Mathers Sunday evening and preached
at Evergreen after league.
E. l.. Herschouer made trip to the
hills the first of the week.
c. f. Ferguson was at work on his
pace few days this week.
Ask Lee johnson what the attraction
is up town.
W. E. Pugh visited with William
tlibbs Tuesday.
j. W. Webermeier and family took
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Mason last
Sunday.
E. l.. Mathers has been working for
II. l.. Carpenter this week.
S. T. Thompson and wife dined with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Barland lart Sun
day.
Miss Rook is visiting at Bud Sum.
mers this week.
One day last week some girls visited
f. L. Mathers place while he was away
from home, they said he had not eat
his breakfast as there was a flap jack
in the fry pan; they say it was harder
than the pan and as housekeeper he
is hummer mot to any noticeable de-
gree.)
l.. II. Carpenter made call on A. c.
Cauble Tuesday.
Sky juice seems to be rare thing in
this section. LAPsUs GALLANT.
The state herald., 1908-04-24
Mrs. William Arens returned last
week from visit in Illinois.

The town council at the meeting last
Monday evening selected as the loca-
tien for the additional well for the wa
ter works point near the present well.
One strong reason fo- selecting this To-
cation instead of one in the business
part of town was the fact that unless
the well was located near the present
we'll, in case the present well or pump
should for any reason fail to work, the
engine now in use would not be in po-
sition to pump from the other well and
this condition would have called for an
other engine.
The state herald., 1908-04-24

To have perfect health we must have
perfect digestion, and Il is very impor-
tant not to permit Of any delay the
moment the stomach feels out Of order.
Take something at once that you know
will promptly and unfailingly assist di-
gestion. There Is nothing bettcr than
Kodol for dyspepsia, indigestion. sour
stomach. bclehing Of gas and nervous
headache, Kodol is n natural digest.
ant, and will digest what you cat. Sold
by City Drug Store.
The state herald., 1908-04-24
BEACHVILLE.

Rev. Spence of Holyoke called on
lr. Heller Tuesday afternoon.
Gea. Utesler is building new barn.
lie and father are doing the work.
A number of the Beachvilleites and
prairieites went over to Mr.. Brundriges
Monday night to see his moving picture
show, but returned without seeing it as
Mr.. Brundrige hadn't had much eXpe-
rience with a moving picture machine
md could not make it work. The girls
got sleepy and of course the boys had
to bring them home.
Owing to the Sunday School conven-
ton Rev. Spence will not preach at the
rrcgo school house Sunday Apr. 26.
Mrs. Haynes was called to Green
wood week before last by the sickness
of her mother.
Myrtle Wheatley is working for Mrs.
Austin this week.
Ed Kcnncy and Friend Boyer take a
double seated buggy to 90 after Their
girls now days. Got more than one?
Well guess yes, there are four OF
them.
The entertainment given at Prairie
Center was complete success. A
lengthy program was rendered and all
acted their part nicely.
Miss Lora Hartman spent Sunday
with Miss Essie Haynes.
llEZEKIAH.
The state herald., 1908-04-24

While our latch string Is always out
10 visitors, party Of representative
business men and bankers OF such n
city MS Omaha will be more than wei.
come. Cur interest IN these people ID
emphasized at this particular time on
account Of their efforts on bchalfof the
wool growers Of this section 10 cstab.
liBh and operate n wool market at oma-
ha and they're going To do il.
Ratcs.hnve been secured from the
wool carrying lines that will permit the
stopping OF wool at Omaha for an In,
definite period, to go on again when
prices arr better, with no extra trans
portation charge on account OF this
privilege. This will be OF ncstimablo
bcneh, 10 the grower and establishes n
now and most friendly relation with o.
mahn the market town. The work Of
constructing commodious warehouses In
already under way ard these will be
completed IN tim, 10 handle this years
clip.
The state herald., 1908-04-24
BIDS FOR CENTRAL TELEPHONE OPERATOR

At any time before 70 O'Clock noon
of Saturday May ?, sealed bids will be
received for the position of operator at
the telephone central office in Holyoke.
Bids should be either mailed to the un-
iersigued at Iolyoke or delivered in
person. Gus JOHNSON.
The state herald., 1908-04-24
A Circus

acrobat finds it necessary at all times
to keep his muscles and joints supple.
That is the reason that hundreds OF
them keep a bottle of Ballard's Snow
Liniment always on hand. A sure cure
for rheumatism, cuts, sprains, sore
throat, lame back, contracted muscles,
cons, bunions and all pains. Price 25c,
SOC and 81. Sold by +. M. Smith.