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The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13
-. MANASSA -.

Miss Cora Willis is clerking in
j. II. De Priests store.
Mrs. Echols is slowly recovering
from a severe illness of several
weeks duration.
A. B. Jack shipped a couple of
cars of hogs to Pueblo Tuesday
He is paying fair price for finish
ed hogs.
Mr.. Grantham of the Grantham
d johnson Grocery Co, will leave
for New York soon, where he in
tends to remain some time.
John Langston of Chama. n. NJ,
will have his fine residence on the
Echols corner completed this week
His family will spend the winter in
Manassa.
The Academy dance Nov 8, was
IA great success. Miss johnson OF
the domestic science department
and her pupils furnished excellent
refreshments.
Hart Flower, who has been sick
for couple of weeks, will soon
leave for Rome. Ga. He wants to
try "a lower altitude with the hopes
of curing dropsy.
G.. II. Gibson was at La .Jara
Monday buying load of coal. He
is trying to make the threshing
machine get all the grain it can
out of the straw.
Reports say there will be we'd
ding in the De Priest family in the
near future, and congratulations
will be expected by relatives, pro-
viding that darn George Carr quits
butting in,
The Academy basket ball team
better have the professor of the
school and the town marshal around
when they 90 to practice hereafter.
or the town boys may turn it into
foot ball again.
Christen Jensen moved his fam
lily from Eastdale to Manassa this
week and has purchased the Curtis
Smith house on Third and Main.
Mr.. Smith has bought the James
Jensen property here in town.
Harmon Sowards, who recently
married Miss Ida Jenson. is having
IA nice home built on his ranch ust
north of Tom De Priests residence.
Mr.. Sowards will enjoy all the con
veniences of town and also of the
ranch
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO. =.
LUCAS COUNTY, (e'

Frank J. Cheney IN axes oath that he is senior
partner of the firm of +. j. Cheney Co.. doing
business in the City Of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every cose of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before and subscribed in my
presence. this 9th day of December, A. d. 1856.
Seal A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for test monials
free. f. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo, u.
Sold by all Druggists, 15c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13

tation, ii is said, was established
by it.
A druggist here at home, when
asked, stated that he could either
supply the ingredients or mix the
prescription for our readers, also
recommends it as harmless.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13

The supreme court of Illinois
has Just decided that foam is not
beer and cannot be measured as
such. 1t is good to note one court
at least which stands up for the
right of the down trodden masses.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13
SAVE YOUR HORSE.

Deacon's Collie Specific is abso-
lutely the best collie remedy known
to medical science. Guaranteed
under the pure food and drug law.
For sale by a. o. Ellis, La Jara, or
NJ. n. Deacon, Monte Vista, Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-13

Don't be deceived, Buy nothing
but American Field woven wire
fencing, 1t has the weight and
quality. The others are not in its
class.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
NEWS OF GREENvILLE.
washingtOn's Birthday Celebration
 Most Brilliant AhAAr.

Most bE1lAlant AnAdEs
 csrAenVilIe Feb. 24.--(Special. 1--The elaboration of Washington's birthday, bv the Willing Workers, Saturday af- ternoon and evening, was one of the prettiest affairs of the winter. It was held at the pastorium. which was beau tIfully decorated in national and colo- niaI colors. A number of the society in colonial costumes. Assisted in the entertainment of the guests.
 Within the parlor George Washing ton and his wife. Martha Washington. personated by Glenn Stanley and Miss Kate Stanley. welcomed each guest was stately bow and courtesy.
 Two little girls. Lurline Stewart and Ruby Cecil Nelson. in national eolors, held back the ribbons that divided the Tor from the dining room, as the guests passed into the latter to partake of refl eshments A birthday cake orYa- mented with cherries. was sliced to find the dime, thinble. pen point and ring. In this room the color scheme was especially attractive.
 The Woman's Foreign Missionary so- ciety held their annual rally last night, when the sermon by Rev. w. 0. Was- gener was forcible and impressive. The music by the choir was very fine. and the service altogether very interesting
 Rev. Father Lee, one of the vincen. tian priests from Philadelphia, closed a successful mission at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church last night. It was well attended and highly appreciated by the Catholics here, tho sermons pro. nounced very fine.
 Prof. P. W. Hodges, Prof. c. B. Gam ble and H. B. Pilley attended the Sun. day School Convention yesterday al Georgiana.
 pr. F. M. Thigpen of Montgomery is spending several days in the county hunting near Braggs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
CHURCHES WELL FILLED.
Great Numbers Boan Churches as Rs
 sult of Janes,s Revival.

Great Numbers Join Churches as Re-
 suit of J0nes,s Revival.
 TFoys Feb. 24--(Special. l---Yesterday was the most spring-like day this year and ali of the churches in which ser vices wero heldswere well filled. The great interest in religious work caused by the recent revival held here by Rev. Bob Jones has not abated in the least, as is evidenced by the accessions to the several churches since the revival.
 Seventy-seven new members were taken into the Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday morning and last night two members were added to the Presbyterian Church yesterday morn ing and sixty-three members have been received into the Baptist Church in the past ten days.
 Yesterday afternoon 6 very interest ing prayer meeting service for men was held at the Methodist Church. It was decided at the close of the meet : ing to hold a service each Sunday af- ternoon. alternating with the different churches. A committee was apointed, to serve one year, whose duty 1t will be to select places of meeting and to look after the interest of the organization in general.
 Leo Bashinsly, who has been attend ing school at Peekslsill, N. Y,, and who has recently undergone an operation for appendicitis, reached home Sat- Nurday night He is fast recovering from his recent ilInees
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
THE STOCK MARKET

New York. Feb. 24.-Thsre was hard " enough motor power In. the stock mafket today to cause any defined cur sSoat saa s Ssss sss ssccss @sr. ross oas Tn to the extent of more than q few ainongst the room traders made the ss vssryins nuctustions in thsss n,..s few terest In the market, either in the way of speculative ventures. or of Invest ment aeiinend. or of marketing of hogs.
 Inc S sttsSde sSidenf Rss " IS one of waiting for new develop ments- A change in conditions, wheth- or in m the demand for s ad capital "S for ~ invest. ment. Is expected to arouse the situa- tion In the securities market. Of actual revival Of industry there Is not yet sumcient signs to prompt any spec ulative appointments looking to higher values. Fears of a resumption at inc tsrvais and in special securities of the ted last weeks stock market. Is an ad. dttf0nal deterrent. The covering up of shorts in the market preliminary to the outstanding open accounts In the market. Enorts were made to extend the upward movement from this cause today The effect was confined to the movement in the coppers was hampered Dy renewed decline in the price of copper warrants in the London market. trade ss to accumulation of stocks and cs,0ntinued sluggishness of demand. There were persistent reports also of explanations were oifersd on behalf of the principal producers that cutting of prices was confined to smaller inter @ I 1ans snsnsy or Tse rsss unssd t sas stsses steel stocks, however, were somewhat anected by the reports and their de- pression interrupted the slow advance cials had little change in conditions to report. Slight increases in the move ment of merchandise in less than car load lots vas contrasted with 2 fall cline in prices of grain leading appar- ently to the Iessened offerings. A sharp rebound In wheat prices also was tne result of this showing. Snow some extent, were considered beneficial 70 the wheat crop prospects by provid. ing a covering for the winter sown saminr sa; radst'nn Lonaen taiksd q, of probable lana discaunv rate and the private dis count rate declined at Berlin while Pa- ris talks af the present capital sifu- There were cabied reports of the pres. enee in foreign centers of agents seek Ing to ind market for intended new American eorporatIon securities. Arr outrage brokers for foreign commission houses, however. sold stocks on ball anee in this market. Sterling exchange rates. nevertheIess. reeeded consider ably below last weeks level The sub. treasury has taken up some large sums from the money market in the new banking week and the explanation is made that return If Government de- posits has been made by rome of the banks voluntarily, on account of the cheapnesE of money at the present time. New York banks also are making pay ments to the .sub-treasury on behalf of Interior correspondents.
 Bonds were heavy and dull. Total sales par value, $2,0s0, GOO. U. S. bonds were unchanged on call.
 CLOSING sTOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
NEW YORK COTTON.

New York. Feb. 24.-The cotton mafkex was very quiet today. Sales being only z50.Q0a bales Prices ruled easier. closing at net decline of II 01e points.
 The opening was steady but at decline 31 5010 points In response to lower Liver pool cables and less bHIliah visible supply fisuTss than expected The character oE khn business suggested that smaller ae- counts had been pretty well evened up prior naws was considered of sufficient import anca tc cause any change in the attitude Q .ffhe larger interests or to create fresh sentiment among the less important trad
 Fiuetuations during the morning were somewhat irregular with pqricsa at one tkAae only four or five points under the clos ing figures of Friday. haHing rallied from the opening on the small receipts and re- ports of firmness among eastern belt hoid- ers.
 There was no sign of aggressive hall sup nort however, and in the absence of dee inand local traders solG for q turn easing prices off during the afternoon. The close was at the lowest level of the pessinn.
 Southern spot markets were senerally un-
 Receipts at both ports ands interior points were small but elearances were small and for the last week of the month were considered disappointing.
 Receipts at the ports today A, 1e0 baless against 1s,S57 last week and 33.0 .001 last year For this week 1E0.0e0 bales, against z40.49s last week and 1se.335 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans S,ssI bales. against 8.1S7 last year and at Hops- ton e.sge bales. against 3.4z7 last year.
 Futures opened steady and closed quiet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
MILITARY HoNoRs.
The FumeraI of A. K. Dielginson Takes
 Place From EnHrmary.

Place From EnGrmaEys
 Eufaula, Feb. 24.--(S Especial l--The funeral of Alfred K. Dickinson was held from the inflrmary this morning Al o'clock, the intsrment being in Fafrvfew. The Eufaula Rides attends ed In body, and a number of the old veterans were in the procession. Ills wife and daughter reached the city from Atlanta yesterday morning and were present at the ceremonies.
 Nothing further has developed from the supposed railroad survey beyond the fact that the squad has not only taken in the situation surrounding the city but are looking in other directions. If is nows believed that the old matter of the once proposed St. Andrews Bay ana Gulf road Is being agieated and ere long the citizens will be put in full possession of the facts. and will De called upon to see what inducements the city will offer.
 priately enjoyed by the pupils of the Brenau Saturday. While the regular week holiday for the pupils falls cn Monday the management dismissed on this occasion on Saturday when the girls repaired to the woods, driving and promenading in and around the city, greatly enjoying the outing.
 A Martha Washington dance was en- loved during the evening hours imme- diately following o'clock dinner. the event being unique and interesting. The girls all donned Martha Washing ton costumes and wore miniature fIatchets. The dance continued until a late hour.
 The County Executive Committee mas fixed the day for the primaries May lS, and candidates for the various of- fices are still cropping out. The race in many instances will prove interest ing and spirited as all of the contest. ants are popular and deserving and 1t would be dif1cult to even surrnlse what the outcome will be.
 Measles Is still prevailing to Gn un- uslally great extent among tine chil- dren of the city and in many instances more serious troubles have resulted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
shs Advance was lost

the advance was lost.
 The bearish infiuenceB were increased of. fertngs of cash corn and the expectation of increased deliveries within few days, it being understood that the railroads ahre rapidly recovering from the effects Of the heavy storm of last week The close was steady.
 May corn opened N@Me higher at eoA O60&c. cold between eCK OK and s0Ac. and closed at e0ke. Local receipts we're SD ears with one Of contract grade.
 The distant deliveries of oats were easy today while the May option showed con- siderable strength. Receipts were larger than expected and 1t Is beiived that there will Dc . largo gain tomorrow the market was largely influenced by wheat and corn, but the expectation of larger deliveries caused an easier tone at the close.
 May Yeats opened unchanged to Mc high CT at Bek e Nc. snia between k2ke and se5sc ana closed at b2k Q %c. Local re. ceipts 1k4 cars.
 Frovisions were firm all day despite . large run Of live hogs here and at Western packing centers. Offerings were limited and shorts were good buyers- May pork closed TAc higher at sfi 30: Lard was up Se ct s7ssgA. R1ba were 2Mc higher at se.s7k.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
NEW oRLEANs cOTTON

New Orleans. Feb. 24.--Spot cotton was quiet. f-isc down on aii grades. Aiddling II sSc Sales were 600 bales on the spot and 800 to arrive.
 Futures opened quiet. five to six points below the close Friday as result of somewhat easier Liverpool. After the open- ing the market was barely steady ta spite of light receipts and the builtsh statistical position of the staple Later in the day reports from Texas to the effect that cotton which had been held there was being thrown cn the market brought about ans other recession in values and this was aug mented by the poor demand in spots. At the close. which was barely steady, the active months were IT to 1s points below the close Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
Noted Surgeon Dead.

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 24.--Dr. Isaac R. Trimble, a welI-known surgeon, died here last night of blood poisoning. He was infected while performing an op- eration on Feb. 10, and in spite of all precautions and several operations. his life could not be saved. pr. Trimble was professor of anatomy In the Col Iege of Physicians and Surgeons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25

Chicago. Feb. 24.-strong and higher markets at Liverpool and on the continent Of Europe made a like market in wheat here today. Al the close May whest was lhc higher. Corn was unchanged. Oats were h q hc lower. Provisions were 2 A Q 1ke higher.
 The wheat market opened strong and act i've because of an advance of more than 2d at Liverpool which was based on the Expectation of decreased shipments from Argentina. A large decrease in the visible supply steadied the market at the advance. A reaction set in later because prices for cash wheat did not follow the advance. Sell ing pressure was not heavy. however, at any time throughout the day. The for eiEn statistics were beariBh and included an increase of T.20S. .00a bushels in the wis., lble supply of breadstuff on ocean passage. The strength of the market abroad, how ever. offset all bearish influences The close was strong.
 Nay wheat opened Ike higher at s4Rc @ s4 hc, sold between 94be and 95kc and closed at 94%c.
 The corn market was firm at the opening partly in sympathy with wheat and also hecauae of small local receipts and unset tied weather in the corn belt.
 later prices eased off somewhat and all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
Complimentary to Mrs. GoIdsmith.

Mrs' Albert Meyer delightfully."- en. tertained some friends on last evening at her home on Church street, compIi- mentary to Mrs. Moner Goldsmith. of Charleston. s. c. The parIors were prettily decorated with palms and cut flowers.
 About twenty guests were preaent and part of the evening was devotes to guessing contest, in which Mrs Arthur Loeb was the lucky winner of the prize, beautiful silver jewel case.
 A delicious two course luncheon was enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
TurRman ia ArrentnEl.

Tampa. Fla. Feb. 24--John J Kurt. race horse owner of New Orleans, who's horses participated in tho meet Ing here. was arrested today at the re- quest of the New Orleans authorities who allege that Kurt Is wanted there to answer charge of grand larceny.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25

] Mrs A. !. Loeke's new home or Flu faula Street has been so far completed that she expects to occupy portion ( f ik the latter part of the week.
 Two new business concerns have opened business on Broad Street due ring the present month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
ar rnr1ra GRAIN NIARKETa.

st. Louis, Feb. H4.-tSpecIaL I--The st. Louis grain markets today ranged as fol- lows: Az. -. wheat. May 9sI A; range 95k to 96h a IA hid JuIy g6H A; range S6% to STA 0 \ bid. September S4& bid.
 torni May STA; range B7h to 5TH bid July STA range STA to 57M bid.
 oats: May none. July none.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25

which was given him by young man m navment of the fee of his marriage. The priest said that he had not only lost the amount of the fee. but nad. been obliged to pay si.24 protest Tees An fhe check. q
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
HeIa Crealtor. nreetrnn.

A meeting of the creditors of N.
 Waller and Company was held at the office of Referee in Bankruptcy Camp pen this morning. But little business sion the meeting adtourned untii ns~t Monday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
wryv yORw rOrFrE MARKET.

New York. Feb i2f.--Coffee futures open cd steady at unchanged prices to an ad. vance of five points in responee to steady March cables There was Hnme switching from near to late momths, but very little fresh business and the market showed little farmer change. closing inactive. net un. changed to five points higher. Sales as,IsO eaGs Including:
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
A DeligAfful Party

Saturday night at Che home of Mrs. r. Hess on Landerdale Street, Mrs, U. Phillips rendered her neice. Miss Bea- sic c. Gladden. Washington party. Loto was played during the evening and the prize. a handsome mirror, was won by Miss Flossie Ieva. The booby prize. fancy basket of candy, was wen by Miss Helen R. schuster. Aftef the games delightful retreshnenta were served and toasts were proposed by all.
 The young ladies who enjoyed Mrs. Phillips's hospitality comprise the n E. F. Club, and they have been meet ing all during the winter at the homes of the different members. Among those who were present were Miss AIine Well. Miss Dora Yaretzlky, Miss Ruhv Maas. Miss Helen Bloch. Miss Nellie Levy, MISS Helen Schuster. Mss Kate sic Leya. Miss Sadie Schwarz' Miss Bessie Cadden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
Croom nnmcoetl Frlaat.

Orange. N. J., Feb. 34.--At the ser- vices at the Catholic Church here yes told his congregation that no had been s,buneoed" with a worthless check
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
Nrvv YOR KDRY OOODs.

New York Feb 24.--The dry goods mar tsat is very quiet. Jobbers are doing a slight hauee trade Dress goods are very quiet for fan Cancellations from various causes are again reported in the market Raw silk Id somewhat firmer but silk piece goods are very dull substantial reduction was made during the day in print cloths.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
WEATHER CoSDITIess AND GENERAL

EVhHLAHIs
 Clear weather prevails along the entire Atlantic coast and over the country to the south of the Ohio River. under the infiu- ence of an area of high barometer central over West Virginia. though snow has oc- cured In the Lake region and in the nid- dle and North Atlantic districts. An area of low barometer covering most of the country between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. with center moving eastward over North Dakota, has caused cloudy and threatening weather from the Dakotas and Minnesota eouthward with light rain in extreme Southern Texas
 Temperatures have increased in all Gulf States. though an area of high barometer moving in over the Northwest is giving fair weather in all western districts, with decreasing temperature in the Plateau re- zion and along the east slope of the Rockies.
 Conditions now favor increasing cioudi- ness and warmer In this section tonight followed by rain Tuesday.
 Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected Sou thern states during the twenty-four hour' ending at 2 am.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25

The fund which the Ecclesiastical Conmissioners of Great Britain may distribute now yields annually about s2. 000, ,0OO. and this amount goes to support clergymen whose parishes are unable to afford them Q living salary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25

The Commissioners eR AsFScuIture and nueaossf0l farmern everywhere en- dorse our acid phosphatea and Day. break Fertilizers. Marks d Gayle. if