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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
A CONSTANT ANNOYANCE.

Thousands of cures prove the nerit of Deans Kidney Pills. Here 10 a casa a& home:
 A MONTGOMERY CASE.
 II. Hfnbaum, Optical Specialist. liv- ing at Bell Street. Montgomery, Ala. says: T was for three months hardly able to so about. I suffered from kidney disease and rheumatism, had intense pains across my kidneys and iu my limbs. Sometimes the pain would be so bad that could not sleep at night and my kidneys were disordered; the secretions. if left standing, deposit ing a reddish sediment. when I rose in the morning would be tired out and my back and joints 50 stiff that it was misery to bend or stoop. used q number of rheumatic remedies and also tried piasters on my back, but was not relieved. When I commenced using Doan's Kidney Piils. was in bad shape physically, but soon began Co improve and in short time was all right again.
 The kidney disturbance, the ach- ing pain in my kidneys and the pains in my joints completely left me so that at the present time am in good health. My health has improved won derfully since was cured of this kid- ney disease for I have since leArnad that rheumatism is due to kidney trouble. I have a good appetite and have increased in weight almost 90 pounds. Doan's Kidney Pills have my sincerest endorsement
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
WHEN TO BUILD
F. ,. cRAMPToN,s IDEA AS TO THE
 BEST TIME
welf-known Contracting Builder oi
 Montgomery Gives interview on Lumber 0utioDk.

I. remember when I was boy, my father used to often repeat to me an old adage that had been handed down to him by lifelong friend. which was to the effect that the proper thing to do was just exactly what everybody else was not doing. and from my own personal observation, gained through times been proved that there is great deal of very sound argument in this old familiar saying.
 Now, to apply this ssline of reasoning to building. 1t would seem that right now Is by all means the time to build, for the simple reason that building operations have been largely held up all over the United States since the financial stringency set in, with the result that there Is practically no de- mand for lumber and therefore the prices have been materially reduced.
 Mechanics great numbers of them, are right now out of employment. many of them in urgent need of work to meet their daily necessities. With this condition obtaining, the best mechanics can be obtained much easier than in the busy seasons. when there Is a steady demand for their services. We were fortunate in not having a very large stock of lumber on hand at the time when the lumber market took the drop, so that we are now buy ing at the present low prices and can give our customers the benefit of the present low market.
 We make a speciality of building medium and low-priced houses. either for cash or on installments. Phone us and we will gladly furnish you an
 B. J. Crampton.
 Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
This Day in City History
F. J. Crampton.
 -Adv.

Saturday. January 12. 1s0T-The Ad- vertiser announced that Representative R. T. Goodwin of Montgomery would introduce a bill for the completion of the Capitol. The Legislature was for the time adjourned to the following Monday.
 The Prohibition party was already mastering its forces for the fight in the Legislature.
 Montgomery was said to be threat ened with a coal famine.
 The preparations for the inaugura- tion of Governor Conner were complet- ed. It was stated that 5000 troops would be in the inaugural parade.
 The Scandinavians of the city deter mined to form a club for the improve ment of the city.
 Cotton was quoted at 10c.
 Monday, January 1e, 1903--The Ad- vertiser published no newspaper.
 Twenty-Five years ago today The Ad- vertiser announced that the Selma train did not arrive two nights pre- viously because the engine had been Selma and Pensacola Railroad. A ne- gro porter was killed and several oth- CT persons were injured.
 Katie Putnam in Lena the Mad Can" was announced for the evening at the Montgomery Theatre. Baker and Far. ron were the attraction at McDonaid's
 The prospective establishment of a cracker factory was announced.
 The benefit rendered by Miss Char totte Thompson for the fire department was great success. Jane Eyre" was the offering.
 Cotton was quoted at 1-1ec,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
EX-SHERIFF SIMS
 DEAD AT DALEVnLE

Dadeville. Jan. )--Hon. W. R. Sims. for many years prominent in counts political circles and an ex- sheriff of Dale County. died at his home in Daleville at 9 o'clock this morning.
 He had been in failing health several years. and his death, though not alto gether unexpected, will prove a source of sorrow to his many relatives and friends throughout this section.
 He was a member of the Baptist Church and of the Masonic fraternity. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Berta Sims: has mother, Mrs. Sims of Newton l; two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Matthews of FIorala and Mrs. A. G. Smith of Ozark, and two small children.
 The funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
CELEBRATION PosTPoNED.
Exercises VIII Not Tars,
 Place Today.

AAGE AOU1ys
 Owing to the shortness of the tims necessary for the preparation of the centennial anniversary of the advent of Methodism in the confines of the State of Alabama. the Services planned and announced for the Court Street Meth odist Church today will not take place.
 Dr. A. J. Rice, who was to deliver the sermon on that occasion. and in which all of the Methodist ministers in the city. in addition to several invited from other sections of the country and State will not deliver the sermon on the date to be decided upon and announc- ed later both through the pulpit and press.
 The plans for the celebration in Montgomery have by no means been given up, they were not complete and ready to take place today, and the com mittee which has the celebration in charge determined to postpone the event in Montgomery until such suit able plans could be definitely carried out.
 All of the Methodist ministers of the city will take some part in the cel- ebration of the event when 1t is cele-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
DEATH OF MRS. BYRD.
End Came Suddenly as Did That Of
 Her Huahand.

End Came Suddenly as Did That Of
 Her Husband.
 Mrs. c. c. Byrd died at the home of her father and mother. MT. and Mrs H. c. Yelverton. SIP Adams Street. at an early hour yesterday morning. Mrs Byrd has been troubled with her heart for some time past.
 The husband of the deceased died in almost the same manner and just an hour sooner, on October 28th of last year. He also had trouble With his heart
 Mrs. Byrd at the time of her death was 32 years old. She Is survived by her father and mother, Mir. and Mrs H. c. Yelverton, and by three small oh ildren, Louise, Lawrence and an in- fant. She Is also survived by two brothers, both of whom live In Ozark
 The funeral will take place from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock Rev. J. L. Thompson. the pastor of the family when she lived in Ozark, will reach Montgomery this morning. and will conduct the funeral services. In- torment will be in oakwood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

orchestra, who furnished music for the occasion. The first part of the even ing was devoted to a program dance of six numbers and after internaission. the hop was danced. A unique feature of the evening and one that caused much merriment, was cards on which was inscribed:
 After Nineteen Eight.
 You can pull your freight"
 So here tonight
 Fropose--"get right"
 Give the rins-the fellow won't tell.' To these cards were attached tinv silver rings with heart bangles. The hostesses of the evening were: Misses McKinnon, Pauline welch. George Boggs. Alexina Hooker, Gladys Saupie, Evelyn Craig. Lucy Ligon. 5enle Johnson, Mary Calhoun, Marion Meiv.n, Anna Mary DuBose. Mabel zones Helen Huston. Ida Coe, Nell Louise Johnson, Grace Nelson. AIine Sanford of Montgomery, Leslie of Ben ton. Mrs. R. E. L. Mel. Mrs. Alex Cawthon, Mrs. Enos Stewart, Mrs. J. H StanIieid. Mrs. Will Ligon, Mrs. Jim Hunter and Mrs. c. L. whaley. Besides these ladies' partners there were many society stags present, and dancing con- sinueo until midnight when, at various hours refreshments were enjoyed. by several congenial parties.
 Social and Personal.
 Miss Aline Sanford of Monteomerv IS the attractive guest of Mrs. J. H. Mir. Taylor of Blocton spent yester- day here with friends.
  MT. Jack Caldwell of Birmingham was In the city yesterday with friends. Miss Leslie of Benton is here for a few days stay with relatives.
 Mrs. William Page Molette of Beau mont, Tex, who has been here on A short visit to her aunt, Mrs. V. B. At- kins, has gone to Martins Station to visit relatives.
 Mrs. Hugh Mallory will entertain on until o'clock, complimentary to Miss Frye of Oklahoma, and Mrs Edgar Stewart.
 j, Minthorne wooIsey of New York is here on short visit to relatives.
 
 Miss Pauline welch has been spend- ing the past few days in Montgomery with friends.
 Louis Schwarz of Mobile is spendine few days in the city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lon Mcdonald and Miss Sadie Mcdonald of Boston are in the city for the remainder of the winter. Sam Koenigstahl of Boston has reached the city and will spend a few weeks with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Morris Koenigstahl.
 MT. and Mrs. Herman Rosenbaum of Mt. Vernon. Ind, who have been spend- ing the holidays with the parents of the latter, Mir. and Mrs. Nathan Kahn. left for their home this afternoon. MONEY TO LOAN-I have s1O0,OOO to lend on Montgomery City and County Real Estate at six and eight per cent.
 J. s. PINCKARD
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
POSTAL RECEIPTS CROW
 IN YEARS LAST QUARTER
Growth of Business of Montgomer, Postoflice steady and Rapid
 Despite Hard Times.

Despite Hard Times.
 Though J. W. Dimmick, postmaster of Montgomery, has not completed the report of the ofice for the quarter end- ed December 31. 1907. there has been assembled a sufiiciency of figures to show that the offices receipts during the last three months of 1907 were no- tably larger than during the same pe- riod of the immediately preceding year.
 The quantity of increase is $2,6S3.le. which are only the figures for the sale of postage stamps. postal cards. and newspaper postage. and the rentals of postoffice letter boxes. The total ,re- ceipts for the quarter were $36.096.S5, al against s33,412.71 for the same quar- ter of 1906. The increase is particular ly notable because of the general scar city of money.
 The officers of the Montgomery post office have not yet finished the reports of the business of the registration and postal money order departments for the quarter but 1t is known that the sta- tistics of both departments will show that the growth of the office has every where been steady and rapid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
DIED IN CANADA.
O. A. Montgomery Called Home .
 Fathers Death.

@. A. Montgomery Called Home By
 Fathers Death.
 G. A. Montgomery, Superintendent of the Montonery Light and WatefpoweI Company. was called to Canada yester- day by the sudden death of his father, Hugh Montgomery, of Toronto.
 The end came suddenly while the deceased was visiting his son in Mor- risburg, Canada. He had gone down there to assist the younger man in some business affairs, the latter being too Ill to take care of his own affairs for the time.
 Mir. Hugh Montgomery was 64 years of age and one of the best known men of his section.
 Tho funeral will take place Monday at the old home place near Toronto.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
SELMA GRAND JURY.
Body Returns sixty-Eight Bills and Tu
 0fscharxed

Body Returns Sfxty-Eight Bills" and Iu
 Discharged.
 Selma, Jan. 11-(Special. )-After be- ing in session for a week, the grand jury of the City Court of Selma made a final report about o'clock this after non and adjourned
 The body examined 2sS witnesses during the week at the expense of sss0.A5, and returned sixty eight in- dictments. It found the books of the various county officials correct and rec commended few improvements about the jail. The release of four prisoners in the jail, against whom they returned no indictments, was recommended.
 It recommended the building of Q barn and fedd houses at the jail for the protection of the stock owned by the county and called the attention of the court of county revenues to the fact that previous grand juries had made similar recommendations to which that body had not paid the slightest atten. ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
Tn Abolish socset,e..

Chicago, Jan. 1.-The Schood Man agement Committee of the Board of Education voted yesterday to abolish Nsecret societies In the Chicago High Schools. This means an end to the fraternitis so far as the official toler- ance of the school authorities is con- cerued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
AEIsa Coe Entertainn.

Miss Ida Coe was the attractive young hostess on yesterday afternoon for the members of the Swastika Card Club, when she entertained her guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. Kent Coe on Lapsley Street. The parlors were decorated with ferns and cut flowers. The score cards were dainty hand painted cupids the work of the hostess. Four hand euchre was played at three tables and Miss Jennie Mae Keeble won the prize, hand painted pin tray. During the games salted almonds were enjoyed and later salad course was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
DEATH OF MRS. SMITH.
Aged Woman Succumbs to Illness oi
 Long Duration.

Long Duration.
 Mrs. Susie A. Smith died yesterday morning at o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Melvin John son, in West End.
 Mrs. Smith was 7f years old at the time of her death. She Is survived by three children, Mrs. J. M Johnson, Mrs. J. H. Walker of Atlanta. and Mrs. J. k. Crump of Lafayette, Ala.
 The funeral wilf~ take place this af- ternoon from the residence of Mrs Johnson in West End at o'clock, Rev. J. Henry Bush, pastor of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church, will offlciate Tnterment will be in Oakwood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
Leap Year Danee.

One of the most largely attended and enjoyable affairs of this season was the Leap Year dance given on last evening at the Central City Club, wh en a large number of Selma maids and matrons were the delightful hoStesses. Dancing began about 9:30 o'clock with march prettily led by Mir. Edmund Pettus, Jr., with Miss Nell McKinnon as his partner. During the march The Girls of 1908" was played by Dnnklin's
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
Meeting of Card CIuh.

Mrs. Hugh McIlwain was the era- cious hostess on yesterday morning at her home on Union Street for the mem : bers of the Friday morning Bridge Club and few other friends. The ag1rtments where the games were B2Ayed, were tastefully decorated with palms and cut-fiowers. No prize was awarded, but after an animated game a delicious two-course luncheon was enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
oId Trunrra n1aa. r.

Now is the time to put your travel. ing outfit in good condition. Don't delay until your are in a hurry and our Repair Department crowded with work ahead of you. Do if now ana your outfit will be ready for an erner- gency call.
 Montgomery Trunk Co.
 adv. 21S Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
Theaterium.

wiII reopen Monday, Jan. IS, under the old management-Mr. |. AItman-- with hfgh-clnss advanced Vaudeville and Moving Pictures.
 Special attention siven to the fa- dies and children. --3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
Eunerat oe RFr. Alley.

Tie remains of Earnest L. Alley, who died at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Laura J. Alley, IS North McDon- ough Street, were yesterday morning shipped to Tuskegee, where the funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
 Lnterment was in the family burial plot in that place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
Meeting of Euchrer Cluh.

Miss Marion Melvin was the charm ing hostess on yesterday afternoon for the. members of the Friday Afternoon Euchre Club and few other friends when she entertained them at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. B. g.. Melvin on Church street Four-hand euchre was played at four tables and the trophy brass candIestick was won by Miss Carrie Wilkins. The score cards were attractive Selma post cards. During the games salted almonds and bon-bons were enjoyed and later delicious charlotte russo and cake was served. The hostess was as- sisted in entertaining her guests by her sisters Mesdanes Walter Duncan and Hugh Mallory. Others present were Mesdames Frank Davidson Robert Hamilton, Julien Smith. John Creagh. Marshall Eskridge, Adgate Bibb, Walter Cook. and Edward Graham. Misses Grace Nelson, Mar garet Gardner. Matte Jones. Carrie Wilkins, Ethel Fowlkes, Anna Mary Dubose. Margaret Davidson and Mary Gilman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

The Ladies' Aid Society of the For est Avenue Methodist Church will meet on Monday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. Norman. A full attendance of members is urgently urged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

brated in the Court Street Methodist Church. and the occasion will be a most solemn one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
HIs Hlp ia broken.

Word reached here today of q pain full accident which occurred to Hump Renan, at his home near Richmond Friday morning. Mr. Kenan is one of the oldest and best known residents of Dallas County and is about so years of age While about his home near Richmond yesterday morning he had the misfortune to fall and break one of his hips. He will be brought to Selma tomorrow for treatment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

MONEY TO LOAN-I have s1O0:OOo to lend on Montgomery City and County Real Estate at six and eight per cent.
 J. s. PINCKARD
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

Miss Leslie of Benton is here for a few days stay with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
Yearly Buslness meeting.

The annual business meeting of the Young Mems Christian Association will be held at the Association build- Ing Monday evening at o'clock. The directors hope that there will be a full membership In attendance at the meeting so that they can hear the re- ports of the various officers of the Association.
 At the close of the meeting the direc- tors will meet and elect the officers of the Association for the ensuing year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

MT. Jack Caldwell of Birmingham
 was in the city yesterday with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

Sam Koenigstahl of Boston has reached the city and will spend a few weeks with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Morris Koenigstahl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

MT. and Mrs. Herman Rosenbaum .oi Mt. vernon, Ind, who have been spend. ing the holidays with the parents oi the latter, Mir. and Mrs. Nathan Kahn left for their home this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

Mrs William Page Molette of Beau mont, Tex, who has been here on a short visit to her aunt, Mrs. V. B. At kins, has gone to Martins Station to visit relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

MT. and Mrs. Lon Mcdonald and Miss Sadie Mcdonald of Boston are in the city for the remainder of the winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

MT. Taylor of Blocton spent yester- day here with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

Mrs. Hugh Mallory will entertain on Monday afternoon at a reception from until o'clock, complimentary to Miss Frye of Oklahoma, and Mrs Edgar Stewart
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12
Social and Personal

MISS Aline Sanford of Montgomery IS the attractive guest of Mrs. J. III. Stanfield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-12

Louis schwarz of Mobile is spending few days in the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-28
oRPHEUM

Unlike anything before attempt
ed upon the stage is the little what
not entitled THE Van Dyck," on
this weeks bill. There are three
in the cast. The thing comes to a
surprising end by the visitor, a cul-
tured and wealthy professional
thief, making off with everything
his host possessed, except a
"phoney" Van Dyke, even to the
carpet on the floor. Paul La Croix
has an old stunt with a few new
suggestions, but he Is none the less
clever with his silk hats. The
presentation called "Slivers" is the
limit. It's new, it's extremely
comical and the audience could not
get enough of him last night.
"Slivers" plays good game of
ball all by himself. Signor Travato
with his violin thrills the audience.
No small hit is made by La Petite
Mignon with her song and dance
representations. Talent is dis
played by the Kinsons with their
many musical limitations. The
Harvey Family are unexcelled in
the tight wire craft.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-28
WASHINGTON

The little Lukens' ponies are the
hit of a clever bill this week. The
ponies show remarkable intelli-
gence and are well behaved. Or
dinarily only bulldogs do stunts
performed by the three Van Die
man sisters. They hang in mid
air by their teeth and whirl them
selves in a reckless manner. 1t APP
pears to be as daring a feat as has
been seen in Spokane. Art Adair's
makeup more than his act wins APP
plause. The Lewis McCord COM
pany takes the audience behind the
footlights, back into the mysterious
stage itself, to witness rehearsal
of an ambitious young girl whose
work is impossible. The heartless,
raving stage manager and the
sympathetic Romeo bear with the
young lady, to the great amuse-
ment of everybody. Jarvis & Mar
tyn are clever jugglers. Newhoff
& Phelps are versatile kids.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-28
FIRST GUN FOR
COMMISSION

Gordon c. Corbaley, among the
first to advocate the Des Moines
plan of a commission municipal
govexnment, says the first gun in
the movement toward that end will
be fred at the meeting of the le-
gislature, when an enabling act
will be introduced permitting cities
of the first class to adopt the COM
mission plan.
1t is believed the legislature will
give the proposition favorable con-
sideration, as the final adoption of
any such plan of city government
must finally be determined by the
votes of the interested parties.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-28

but there was always this about his
face-that when it carried any ex-
preston it revealed the antithesis
of his thoughts.
Eyes, was at Woolwich, for one
term, with Rivington. What of it?"
said Garden.
"Only this, that l am deeply in
terested in him, and am convinced
that he was no more capable OF
those atrocious crimes than l am
myself" Lady Muriel made an
swer firmly. Il thought you might
enlighten me as to what he was
like ms a youth"
Anyone would think that you
knew the fellow yourself, as you
espouse his cause so warmly" said
Garden From the published ac-
counts of the trial | should not
think there was shadow of a
doubt about his guilt"
~ have never seen Captain Riv-
ington, but know the girl he was
engaged to, and from what she
tells me there must have been a
grievous miscarriage of justice"
was the reply.
"Then don't make such mistakes
in courts of justice nowadays" said
Ralph Garden, little doubtfully.
81 shouldn't like to think, Ralph,
that you We're as uncharitable as
Mr.. Marske; he won't listen to a
word on Captain Rivington's be.
half" my fair young champion
went on holly. For myself, l can
not and will not believe that a bad
man could have inspired such ten
der trust and mistaken love as
Ja---J mean my friend, has for that
unfortunate"
Garden colored slightly and shot
a glance at me.
"Ill go so far as this" he said.
Il hope they won't catch him. Now
sing us something, Muriel, and for
get all these horrors"
With which he strobe off to the
piano. and while. he arranged Lady
Muriel's music, was free to draw
y long breath over yet another
roprleNe.
ITO be continned.) y