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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-12-23

for the future. You see. we are very
fond of melons, and we have decided
not to pick any more after dark. We
might go to the settlement for them,
but that would be a long walk. and
the melons would not be fresh. Be
sides, we have acquired a taste for
yours. Now. if you are willing to trust
us we will act fair and square and pay
you for every one we take. We shall
want a lot. and there is another crowd
of young fellows coming down from
Augusta next week"
"Augusta?' looking up quickly. 81
low that's where they have schools
for girls, l mean"
"There are several good ones, l be-
lieve," he answered do you think of
going?"
''N-no. l just asked. l reckon you
can take what melons you want. We
all are glad to sell 'em."
Before the melons were gone Andy's
foot had so improved that he was able
to hobble out to the fields. Leaning on
his cane and assisted by LOBBY, he
went slowly from one field to an
other
ITS good crop" he said. "as goods
ever raised myself-corn mostly
cared, tobacco good an SCARCELY any
bumblebee cotton in the whole field.
can hardly b'lieve that one gal did it
ALL
aftnrnnnn q months
Andy called the girls into the cabin.
Going to his strong box in the corner,
he took from it a bag that was heavy
with silver and small coins. These he
emptied upon the table and divided
into two piles.
Its the most crop money we all
ever had at oncet," he said, "if it was
made by gal. Now, this" pointing
to the larger pile, lis for the land. 1t
will pay it all up clear. An this, "
touching the other pile, sis for LOBBY
to go to school up in Augusta. l had
a talk long O the boys that bought the
melons, an they told me bout LOBBY
askin' after the school. An'-an'. Loci
zy,' looking at her wistfully, lone of
'em-the one that talks-said as how
he'd asked you to marry him an that
you answered no, you want fit, but
that if ever you had chance to git
learnin', so you could act like quality
folks. an he should wait, then he could
come an ask ag'in. He said he felt
it duty to tell me an that he should
wait if twas whole lifetime. for you
was the nOblest gal ever was an the
only one he could ever care for. He
seemed a nice boy"
A soft color had been stealing into
Looizys cheeks, but her gaze did not
fall
yes, he's a nice boy. daddy" she
answered, "but told him not to wait.
for it would be years an years even
if ever got a chance He said be
wouldn't take that answer. though, an
kept Begin. so at last said if he did
wait he could come an ask ag'in some
time. He's a foolish boy, but he-he
is nice
An you're nice LOBBY" said old
Andy simply "WeIl. after the talk |
went down an saw the storekeeper to
the settlement. an he gave me p'ints.
This money Il pay for schoolin' till
next crop, an by that time there'll be
more. LOBBY can board long O. her
| Aunt Lily. who lives in Augusta. If
I'd found out twas schoolin' you want
ed so bad ! might "a helped you be-
| fore. Looizy honey"
| The girl had listened with growing
wonder in her face. Several times she
essayed to speak. then rushed from
the cabin
| "Ponr little gal" said the old man.
II didn't know as she cared so much
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
FEAST OF TIE WEEKS
 IS OBSERVED BY JEWS

All members of Jewish temples throughout the land win observe to- day "Shebouthp or the Feast of the Weeks. This festival falls upon the fifteenth day of Passover and win take the form of confirmation Of children in the Jewish faith.
 shebouth was at first spring festi- val and all Israeltes in the days of the prophets were expected to make pil- grinage to Jerusalem. It was. howey- or, also observed as the day on which the Ten Commandment were given to Moses and Israel.
 It Is this latter idea that dominates the reform Jewish congregations of to- day. At Temple Beth-OF Rabbi Ehren- reich will confirm ten boys and girls in the Jewish faith, The morning service will be held ct s:3o o'clock, A special musical program has heen arranged for this service, and 1t is announced that Mrs. Gerald Wells will render a solo upon her violin.
 A reception in honor of the confrma- ton class will be given in the vestry rooms of the Temple between the hours of and o'clock this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
Two Prominent Families Unitea By
 Popular Members,

K0uui0r memueFHs
 Lowndesboro. June 4--fSpecial. )-A place Wednesday. June 8, at Lowndes- boro. was that of Miss Jewell Sinclair Dickson and pr. Daniel Robbins Net ties. Of Peterman.
 The church was beautifully and tastefully decorated with palms. smt- lax ana cut flowers. and the ceremony was impressiveiy performed by pr. R. c. Patrick. of Marion.
 Promptly at 6 o'clock. the bridal par ty entered to the strains of Mendels- sohn's wedding march. beautiful1y ren- dered by Mrs. H. c. Coehrane First came the two ribbon bearers. Miss Alice Jewell Barganier. of Graenyille. and Master William Joe Nettles. of Monroe vile. They were followed by the ush- Stone, Ge0rge R. McCurdy and Alphon- 20 H. Meadows, and groomsman. MT | A s. J. Kettles. of Funnel Springs. Next came the sister of the bride, Miss Shir- ley Dickson, whose youthful beauty was strikingly pleasing in Q gown of white lingerie and lace; she carried an arm cluster of Killarney roses
 The bride was preceded by her maid of honor. Miss Mary c. Parker. of Greenviiie. who was radlantly beauti- ful in princess lingerie gown, and carried an arm cluster of American Beauty roses.
 The bride was led to the altar by her father. Mir. J. T. Dickson, who was met by the bridegroom and his best man, Mir. John MeDuffie, of Mobile. She was exquisitely gowned in Q creation of white crepe de chine, over tafteta, fashioned princess. which was very be- coming to her rare type of blonde beau ty Her veil was arranged with orange blossoms.
 This marriage is of great interest to the people throughout the State, as 1t unites two of the most prominent fam llies of Lowndas and Monroe Counties. The bride Is a cultured young woman and has enjoyed an unusual popularity.
 The bridegroom Is a prominent young physician who has hosts of friends who wish him and his bride much happiness.
 An informal reception was held at the home of the brides parents, after which the young couple left on an ex. tended bridal tour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
RRIALEANT WEDDING.
PopnIar Couple United In Marriage at
 Andaiusfa.

Andalusia. June 4.--(SpeciaL) At s:s0 last evening at the First Iietho- dist Church Of this city. Miss Bonnie Riley. daughter of Mrs. Anna Riley, became the bride of Capt. Allen Cren- shaw, Rev. J. J. Haygood ofiiciating. Never has South Alabama known a more brilliant or beautiful wedding in It's entirety. The church was artistt- cally decorated with foliage plants and saFlands of green, trimmed with pink tulle.
 The brides college chum, Miss Anna Louise MqFrle of Mobile, feliGhted the wafting assembly with two beautiful solos, after which Cowen's bridal chorus was rendered by talented vocalists. Te the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, the bridal procession, uah cred in by Capt. T. A. Broughten and Mir. Leon Wtggins. wended It's way down the right aisle to the altar; the bride vas given away by her brother. Mir. Alaie Riley, and then came the simple but impressive marriage ceremony, af- ter which Mendelssohn's wedding march was rendered and the bridal party left the church by the left aisle.
 The bridesmaids, Miss Virginia Nor wood and Miss Martha Riley. attended by Messrs. Dewitt Chapman and Ian. Shackleford, were resplendent in white lingerie dresses. Mrs. oisie M. Riley, matron of honor, wore an embroidered chiffon over silk. The maid of honor, Miss Fannie Lou Riley, sister of the bride, wore an empire dress of white silk null over taffeta and with lace trimmings. All carried beautiful bou- quets of Killarney roses. The ring bearer, little Miss Katherine Hill, and the flower girls, Misses Alice Ashford Broughton and Alma Crenshaw, wore sashes.
 The brides dress was a magnificent handmade creation of white messaline silk with real lace trimmings, a hand some settings for the rare beauty with which nature has endowed her.
 The bridal we'll was held in place with lilies of the valley, and a shower bouquet of brides roses and lilies of of the valley completed the brides costume.
 After the ceremony at the church. brilliant reception was given the bridal party, and the Young Ladies' Club, by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
I N S SOC I E T Y

ence Davidson, Lula Mcqueen and Ju- Iia May Henderson.
 The grand march will be led by Lieu tenant Allen McNeel assisted by the eompany's chaming Sponsor. Miss Rob- srts.
 NOTfCE BOARD or CITY MISSIONS. The Board of City Missions will meet this afternoon at the Court Street An- nex at o'clock. All members are es- pecsaily urged to be present.
 Mrs. W. H. rhomas.
 President.
 Mrs. Hay, Cor. Secretary.
 Mir. Walter vreeiand of New Orleans is the guest of his daughter Mrs. Sid ney Peterborough. While in Alabama MT. vreeiand will attend the Confeder- ate reunion in Birmiagham.
 Misses Jim and Euia Flaming, dangh- ters nf Dr. James A. Fleming of Sam son are spending a few days with Mrs. Maybin at 115 South Court Street. From here they will go to Birmingham for the summer.
 Mrs. Palmer Elisberry, Miss Palmer Eilsberry, Mrs P. NJ. wilkerson, Miss Hubbeii, Mss Annie Laurie Howard and Mir. Sam Ellsberry have returned from Auburn where they attended com mencement at the A. P. l. MT, Ells- berry Is student there.
 The Ionian Club will meet this after noon at s o'clock with the President Mobile street.
 The Magazine Club will meet this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. W. W. Pearson at her home on Wilkinson street.
 Miss Winnie Shanhs who has been visiting Miss Fletcher Pearson has re- turned to her home in Forest Home. Mrs. A. A. Pearson and family will go to their country home today to spend the summer.
 from MontevaIlo where she attended the Girls Industrial School. Mrs. c. D. Rutherford and two chii- dren who have been visiting her pa- rents, MT. and Mrs H. B. Yarbrough, have returned to their home in Hatehe- chubbee.
 Miss Rochelle Cochran who has been the guest of Miss Lizzie Crenshaw has returned to her home in Pike Road. Miss May Johnson and Miss Fletcher Pearson will so to Syllaeauga today to visit Miss Sunset Wood. Miss Pearl Brewer and Miss Ella Ca- lame of Birmingham are the guests of Miss Annie Laurie Lamar.
  Miss Olive Macdonald and Miss Janet Hurter have gone to Denver, Col. to spend some time Miss Annie Gaston Is the guest of Mrs. William Pitman Redd in Birming- ham. Later she will visit Miss Flor ence Rogers, Mrs. Homer M. Austin will leave in a few days for Mobile where she will attend the convention of the Alabama and Southern Music Teachers Associa- ton.
 Mr. and Mrs Robert B. Enenberg have gone to New York. Later they will go to Spring Lake to visit Misses Calhoun and Chamberlain and from there will go to Clinton. ". J., to spend the summer.
 Mrs. c. ". Craik and Misses Ceeiie Craik and Jean eralk will leave today l for San Francisco, Cali., where they go to visit Mrs. Buckner Speed. Miss Lsabel Crossland, who has been | visiting in Birmin gham after her grad uatlon at the Judson has returned i home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
oPsLIKA Ea AcTTYn.
Many Social and Busineas HEntteru ar
 in ProMresn.

many S0eaat and Business NEnfferm are opeiika. June ln rf0sse.d; ssu.o,.l ,rh.
 members of the First Methodist Church of opelika are planning to enlarge and
 improve their church building. A com
 mttfee has been appointed by the pas tor to select and approve plans for the building. If 1t is impracticable to add to and improve the old building, their efforts will be made to build a new church. The membership of the church Is enthusiastic over the proposition, and 1t Is hoped that work will be com- menced at once.
 MT. and Mrs James Madison More man of WnverIy, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Iris Payne Moreman, to Mir. John osceola Webb of Kellyton. The wedding will at Waverly. Wednesday evening. June 24. The bride-to-be Is one of the most beautiful and attractive young ladies of East Alabama, while the bFidegroom Is an intelligent man and . successful teacher.
 On the 18th of June Mir, c. N. Hud-
 man, ST., will commence work on his
 new wholesale storehouse. that is to
 be erected on a lot on South 10th Street The building that is now occupied by Swift & Co., will be torn down, and in it's place will be erected 6 two-story brick house, TOKYO feet. The new build ing will be modern in every respect and will cost about $s,000. When it ia cempleted 1t will be occupied by Hud-
 mon & Meadows.
 Efforts gre being made to have A great day in Opelika on the Fourth
 of July. The parties in charge of the
 plans are trying to secure the services of some of the best speakers in the South, and a most entertaining song program is also being arranged for the occasion. A petition will be cir. culated among the merchants asking them to close their doors for the day in order that the day may be made one of rest and pleasure.
 The citizens of Opelika are proud of the fact that Misses Mamie Harrison
 and Katie Belle Hopson, two of its most beautiful and cultured young la dies will take prominent parts in the reunion exercises to be held at BIrm- ingham next week. The former will
 be sponsor for the Army of the Ten-
 nessee Division, while the latter will represent the Alabama Division. Miss
 Harrison will also take an important
 part in the musical program of the oc-
 casion.
 Capt. D. B. Smith. the opelika post
 master, has gone to Chicago to be present at the Republican National Con-
 vention. He is a delegate from the
 Third Congressional District,
 Misses Mary Patterson. Mildred Pat
 terson and Ethel Nichols of Chester,
 S. C., end Miss Lewis Cooley of Alex
 ander City, are in Opellka, and are the
 guests of Miss Edna Street on Second
 Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
BoY RopRERs cAUGHT.
I've WaFwRrd Toungnters of RusselI
 G0unfy.

MHAWAEtN
 County.
 Scale. June 4.-(Special. l-~-Deputy Sheriff Holland went to Hatchechubbee this morning and brought back two boys about IS years old, who were caught in the act of robbing the Gen. tral of Georgia depot last night about o'clock. Their names are Fletcher Henderson and Talmadge Elder The former lives at Girard and the latter lives in Phoenix City.
 Money has been missed from the cash drawer at the depot once or twice dur Ing the past two weeks, and the agent, T. R. Hardwick, suspected the Hem derson boy of being connected with the robbery. Henderson went to Gi- raFd or Fhanfx City yesterday and brought Elder back with him. Mir Hardwick saw them around the depot and began watching them. About o'clock he was standing at the window on the outside and saw them strike two matehes while trying to unlock the safe. He went across the street for assistance and when they returned they caught Henderson. but Elder ran out of the back door of the depot and was caught some distance down the track. IL seems that they had opened both doors of the freight room so they could escape # detected.
 Deputy sherin Chambers kept them in charge until they were brought to Scale this morning to be put in Jail |. Henderson had about s13 and Elder had e1,Es when arrested. It is claimed that about $50 was taken on May 2S, It is said that Henderson went to Mont Romery last Friday and brought back four quarts of whiskey. He lived near Hatehoebubhee until his family moved to GirArd q few years ago His fath- CT was killed by Wilkins Wynn near Hatchechubbee about three years ago
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
3 CONNECTS ESCAPE
OTHERS FATALLY WOUNDED IN A
 FIERCE FIGHT.
Desperate Men Imprisened for Life Near Birmingham Fisht fer Lih- erty Early Yesterday
 Morning.

.
 Birmingham, June 4.-(special. )--- Ten desperate convicts at the hollow ware plant of the Alabama Manufac- turing Company at North Birmingham made bold and daring dash for Hb- erty at 7.so o'clock this morning.
 The guards discovered the convicts making the break after the first man had broken down a paling in the fence and had gone out and they began fir- ing on the man in stripes. One by one the convicts were shor At when the fusilade was over 1t was discovered That three murderers, two serving life sentences and one in for twenty years were gone; i've had been shot and two of them fatally wounded, and the oth- CTS had been stopped without injury.
 The two convicts dangerously wound ed were Tom Warren and Std Fietch- CT; those painfully wounded. Ben Can- non, Rufus Howard and Alfred oden; the captured negroes were George Sears and Win Humphries, while those who got away were Lucas Gordon, Henry Johnson and Shirley Elliott.
 s That the attempt to escape was pre- meditated and planned Is known. AL fred Odon was the first man to make the effort, he used pick in breaking down board but he got just out side the walls when the rife of one of the guards In little house on top Of the fence rang out and the victim fell to the ground badly wounded. Sid Fletcher was shot inside of the stock ade as he approached the hole in the fence. He fell dangerously injured. By this time the several guards around the works assembled and began shoot ing at the little bunch of cenviets who had gathered for the attempt at es- cape.
 The shooting attracted much atten- tion and many people for blocks around gathered near the scene.
 A member of the police force of North Birmingham took hand In the affray. Sheriff Higdon, the police de- partments of Birmingham. Avondale, Woodlawn, Pratt City Ensiey and oth- CT places In the district were notified to watch out for the escapes.
 The Alabama Manufacturing Com pany employs about one hundred of the state convicts The prisoners in the main are of desperate characters and lose no opportunity to make a break for liberty. The attempt this morning is the first In several months, the last time four or five of the com victs being shot at and almost killed. Dogs were placed on the trail of the three eonviets who managed to get put and lively chase was taken up,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05

Mrs. L. E. Broughton, whose spacious and pretentious home was beautifully decorated In white and green. Here. amid palms' and ferns. the bride and groom received the congratulations and best wishes of the honored guests. The Andaiusla Military Company, represent ed by Lieutenant Guyce, presented the couple with a handsome silver pitcher, . fitting remembrance of love and es- teem for the connpany's captain. The enormous and beautiful wedding cake. the gift of pr. and Mrs. H. D. Chap man of Troy, was cut. Mrs. Brough- ton, handsomely attired in evening cos tune of pink. was assisted by Mrs. J. D. Henderson and Mrs. Henry Opp served punch and afterwards a we'd ding supper.
 Ceille Dawson of Montgomery, Mrs. F. N. Hickman. Misses Abbie and Stella Chapman. Mir. Dan Chapman, all of Geneva, pr. Jim Kendrick, Luverne: Mrs. Julia Johnson, chicago; Mss ola Belle Chapman, Troy; MT. and Mrs. Messrs Ed, William ana Fred cren. shaw. and Misses Alma crensbaw of Montgomery. and Miss Frankie Cren- shaw of Birmingham.
 The bride and groom left this morn ing for Indian Springs. where they will spend their honeymoon.
 Presents from all over the South hay been showered upon the bride, and still they continue to come, An entire room has been set aside for the costly presents.
 NettIeten's s, e and s7 shoes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05

A voruminous bill of complaint was aled fn the Chancery Court Thursday morning by the unionists faction of the former Cumberland Presbyterian rhurch of East Lake. near here, against the f,oyalists, rehearses the old split in the church and will bring the mat ter to q trial In the courts.
 The Unicnfsts lost possession of the church property and now seek to regain It. in Birmingham, the unionisfs held on to the property and the loyalisfs are suing for possession. The property m East Lake Is valued at q few thousand dollars. while in Birminghani, the prop erty is valued at nearly 100000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
prettr HaI,,e- ageddlnn.

Florence. June 4--lSpectai. l--The marriage of Miss Louie Podd Moore and Mir. Eugene Gordon Prosser. Of Ha- leyviiIe. was celebrated last evening se S:so o'clock at the home of the brides father. Mr. L. c. Moore, at Mars Hlll. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. a. Larrinaore, and the only attend ants weer four young ladies, Misses Claude and velma Moore and FrTBa aaa Lillian Griffith. The brides dress was white null and she carried daisies and ferns, and the same combination was used for the decorations of the parlors. The wedding was very simple in its de- tails and an informal reception was held at the conclusion of the ceremony. after which the young couple left for their future home in Haleyviiie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
Eyankelist Hubbard Breaches to Large
 Congregations.

EyanKelist Hubbard Breaches to Large
 Congregations.
 The services at the Clayton Street Baptist Church last night were well at- tended, congregations crowding the au- iltorium of the church greeting Evan gelist Hubbard at both morning and eYAning sarvices.
 Al the morning service the evange- list preached upon ''The Poor" the ser mon bringing the relation of the church to all classes of people strlk- ingly to the attention of those present. Al the night services the topic was "Be sure Your Sin Will Find You Out; at Death in Ones Conscience and at the Judgment"
 Al the conclusion of both services thare were several to come forward In order to unite with the church. The number received yesterday brings the total number of converts during the two weeks services to thirty-nine. The services will be as usual today; In the morning ct 10 o'clock and at night at T4b o'elock- me public "a cordially iav vited 70 attend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05

The following transfers of real estate were yesterday recorded in the office of the Probate Judge:
 peiharn street; consideration s1.
 Beiee wod to c. c. zirkle and ". H. Moore. lot . ea the South side of Julia street; consideration SSSo.
 The following appointments were anpouae- ed yesterday by the Governor;
 constabie-H. M. Burrow. of Piedmont,
 Notaries Pubiic--L. E. Mollett. of Green vile; John Kirkpatrick. of Birmingham; and Harry T. collina of Birminghem.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
GEN. OADELL ExPEcTEp.
win Reach Birminghsm on speeiai
 Train Monday.

Blrmingham. June 4.--0 0speciai,) )--- According to advices received by H. F. Lattimer. district passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent route here, General Cabell. of Dallas, Texas, will arrive in Birmingham for the reunion on Monday afternoon, June Sth, at 9 o'clock via Shreveport A special train will be run for the general command ing ofElcer of the Confederate Veterans and those who desire to accompany him from Texas. Adjutant General William B. MicIxla has informed the local committee that he will be in Birmingham Monday morning. spe- cial trains galore will begin arriving Monday afterne01 for the reunion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
COKE OVENS REsUME.
One Hundred asa Fifty Men Gel ftt VKarf.

Work,
 Birmingham, June 4-fSpecfAl. )-- All the coke ovens at Pratt City be- longing to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company. were placed in operation today, giving employment to 1B0 hands The coal washer at these ovens win resume operation in the next few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-05
WORK IN DAHk.
Fuse Burns Out and Canses Much fn-
 eonvenfence.

Birmingham. June 4-t6pecial l-T A fuse burned out at the plant of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power were burned, but not dangerously so. The power throughout the city and suburbs was cut off for an hour and street cars. elevators and engines pro- pelled with electricity were stopped during that time