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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
PLANNING FOR VETS
BIRMINGHAM EXPECTS THOUSANDS
 AT THE REUNION.
Old Soldiers at Meuntsin Creek Home VIII Be Entertsined and sHo- tel Gordon" VIII Be on
 Grounds

Birmingham. March 29.--(speciaL)-- Great preparations are being made for the Confederate veterans reunion to be held in Birmingham June 2. 10 and II. and the general executive commit tee and all subcommittee are hold ing meetings once and twice a week In working on the details.
 The veterans will receive most hearty welcome. All arrangements are being made so ss to meet the wishes of the communicating officers of the organ izatioa.
 A feature of the reunion will be a visit to the city during the conven- ton of all inmates of the Confederate Veterans Home at Mountain Creek at the expense of the general committee. All divisions and brigades throughout the country are being urged to bring as many veterans along as possible so that there can be a mingling the like of which has never before been witnessed.
 Camp Clayton. the local Sons of Vet erans organization, held a largely at tended meeting this afternoon, and took up the arrangements for the re- union left to the Sons. The Sons con ventlon will he held In the city hall and 1t is expected that there will be a large attendance. Then the Sons will have a representative to deliver an address of welcome to the veterans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30

The Sons will be in charge of the entertainment of the sponsors and maids and win arrange for the grand ball to be given one evening durins the reunion. A score and more new members were taken in and announce. ment was made that camp had been organized at Ensley and enc was be- ing formed at Bessemer and othei places. These outside camps will as. slst Camp Clayton in the tasks that win be undertaken, all looking to the greatest gathering In June ever wit. messed.
 Hotel Gordon. where the veterans will receive all attention that could be expected in the way of accomino- dations and food during the reunion. promises to be one of the most popu- lar hostelries ever set up. Colonel E L.. Higdon Is Chairman of the Com. missary Committee and already he has taken up the work incident to prepar- ing to care for a large number of vet erans.
 Hotel Gordon will be located at the fair grounds. a short distance from inc heart of the business district of Blr- mingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
which two handsome gold medals are

which two handsome gold medals are offered.
 The contestants do not all appear on tine same program, but are given places, one or two at a time. as special at tractions on all of the twenty-odd pro grams of the chautauqua- This plan assures each performer q large and appreciative audience and keeps up the interest throughout the week. The contest is limited to young wo- men who are regular music students during the present year. and Is open to Georgia, Alabama and Florida Contestants, when properly reconl- mended. will be provided with board and lodging and proper chaperonage at the Alabama Brenau College for the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
MY LOST SELF
Copyright reserved

By A. ". M.ARcHMONT

(Continued.)
 At that she hastily drew the sail cloth higher over her lap; and after a pause burst into soft. low. musical laugh.
 Tt Is absurd" she murmured..
 It was the first time had heard her laugh and the music of it ravished me.
 But on the instant she changed again. "oh. what a heartless wretch you must think me to laugh at such a moment" she said earnestly.
 'T do not deem you hesrtless. understand. But you must do what wish. Come" And having made the boat fast stepped ashore and held out my hand.
 She sprang out and ran past me. II forbid you to follow me-" she said, as she dashed on ahead up the beach.
 I disobeyed of course. and overlook her. When reached her. she stopped and turned on me almost fiercely. You must not come. You shall not"
 T will not let you go alone" I re- piled quite as firmly.
 "Ah. you are a coward to seek to shame me dressed as I am. If you have the least regard for my feelings, you will do what ask.''
 .'Tt is not safe" I urged, in sore perplexity between my anxiety for her safety and my wish to please her. But you can go."
 You mean to follow me-" she said, kqu;ck to read my purpose. Please me in this. Go back to the boat. Land at some other safer spot and-and when you are really safe let me know how I can send to you.''
 I was as a child at the touch of her hand. "As you will" I said. and drew back that she should go. Tt Is for you am thinking. I shall never forget what you have done now" she cried quickly and with that sped away in the darkness. I stood moment regretting my word and hesitating whether to break 1t and follow. I made a few strides after her. paused, and with deep sigh was turning to retrace my steps to the boat when out of the darkness came a cry of alarm from her, the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
U. c. T.. of HuntsviIle.

Huntsville March 2s-(special)-- Spring City Council of the United Com mercial Travellers tonight installed the following new officers:
 J. T. Long. Past Councillor; Jesse Baiies. Senior Councillor. c. B. Evans Junior Councillor; Joe B, Peeler, Con- ductor: T. R. Yeatman. Page; Rev. Francis Tappey. Chaplain: pr. Felix Baldridge, Physician: Leo Cohen. Sec. retary and Treasurer. The council will entertain its members and their friends at a banquet at an early date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30

Although agreeing that none of the four magazines devoted to Congrega- tionaI interests is making good in it's chosen field. no basis of consolidation has been found, as none is willing to sink it's individuality sufficiently to bring out a monthly publication in which each shall have a share.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30

We have a number of 0akwood Cem- etery lots that we will sell at original cost. These have been faken as part payment of Greenwood Cemetery lots. Lots are sold in some cases subject to removal of bodies new inferred. Phone 1884, or call personally at our ofHee over kresa's Store. 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
The Best
 Candies

That can be made of absolutely pure material. and the finest that money can buy---such are ''WHTTMAN'S" Chocolates and Confections.
 Two express shipments every. week-thus assuring you always perfectly fresh candy.
 Try "Whitman's" Chocolates and see how much better they are than the kind you thought were best.
 Phone orders given imme- diate attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
PANAMA HATS CLEANED

By Holt's Dye Works at ioe South
 Court Street. Our shop for renovating mems hats is one of the most complete in the en- tire South. It Is equipped with all the latest blocks and hanges. steam -it- tings and time-saving devices. Adv.-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30
A NOVEL MUSIC CONTEST.
Gold Medals to He offered at EufauIu
 Chautauqua.

Eufaula, March 2s.-(special. )-The managers of the Alabama Brenau Chautauqua. which will be held at Flu faula, May 20 to 27. have inaueurated two new and original features in a plano and vocal contest. In each of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-30

sound of scufie and the grufr voices of men.
 dashed after her and drew my re- voiver as caught sight of her strug- sling in the grip of . couple of men.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

and equally sure that they will have
the enthusiastic support of all who
value right foundation work in music.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
INFRINGEMENT WEEK.

Continued from page one)
the former. and the sad result is me.
chanical performance. without ex.
preston or thought. and we may well
question whether such a result Is not
worse than useless Certainly, il is.
deadening to the childs sensibilities TO
which music. rightly presented nat
uarlly appeals. And this is what the
Cunning system does, as was most
conclusively shown last Friday even
ing. The lack of self-consciousness
ana the enjoyment OF their work an.
parent In all the young performers.
bore testimony to the simplicity of the
method and is sdaptability too child
life; while their PLAYING showed true
musical feeling and the acquisition
Of very considerable technical skill.
IL Is not hard to predict that q few
years will see the fruitsge of these
young and growing plants in a genera
ion Of musicians who will raise still
higher the standard of accomplish
nent In this chosen art. IL il certain
hat Miss Cbeesman and Alma college
will do their part in this endeavor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
JUSTICE COURT.

Monday, June Sth, was the hearin,
on the petition for the appointment O
an administrator in the matter of tn
estate of Charles O'Conner, deceased
James O'Connor was appointed ad
ministator of said estate.
Thursday. June 18th, license wa,
granted to Rilla Bovee. guardian oil
Claud Sell, minor. to sell real estate
Friday. June -, Frank Broadbecl
was appointed special guardian of the
persons and estate of Viola Crossley.
Lulah Crossley and Nina Crossle,
Hickman, minors.
Saturday, June 18th. petition was
hlded for the appointment of a guardian
for the person and estate of Margaret
A jacques, incompetent. Hearing set
for July eth.
Monday, June Is, was the hearing
on the petition for license to sell real
estate In the matter of the estate of
Sarah Capin, deceased. License to sell
said real estate was granted to Frank
Sebring. administrator.
Monday, June 18th, Emily j, Shook
was appointed special dministrator of
the estate of Peter S. Shook. deceased.
On the same day was the hearing on
the petitions for the determination of
heirs in the matter of the estate of
Letta Fisher. deceased Zystia
Steadman was determined the heir at
law of said deceased.
On the same day Zvstia Steadman
was also determined the lawful heir of
Gibson Fisher, deceased.
On the same day petition was filed
Tor license to sell real estate in the
matter of the estate of William NJ.
6arstow, deceased. Hearing set for
July 10Th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
GRATOT HAPPENINGS.
WEST PINE RIVER

Mr.. S. ". Wright. of Alma. il
spending the-week In this--vicinity.
Several .of the farmers have begur
thinning their beets.
School closed in the Day District
Friday with a picnic at the school
house
J. Weeks and c. ID. johnson q
phones are in working order again. --
!. Julia johnson, of Summerton,
visited at G f Johnson's last week.
c. Wright and wife left here FRI
day for visit in Belding
Lee Bake and family and Amos
Bhin and wife are going to Ohio
where they intend making their fut-
ure home.
Mrs John Wright hurt her hand
quite badly last week.
Ed Hoyt and wife, of Alma, visited
at his brother, Dudtey's over Sunday
Mrs Flicker, of Newark. lis visiting
relatives here
Little Mildred johnson. of Alma, is
spending this week at the home of
Fred Kyes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

pres Mrs. Edison Hydorn, secretary
II. ~ Stearns, vice president.
July 4th will be celebrated in Crv
stal this year.
NJ. NJ. Flint, Mrs. ,Ormans and
George Holland are on sick list
The strawberry season has fairly
begun and raisers ..are busy A. X.
Marvin picked bushels Saturday.
&C. W. Sherman was an Ithaca cal
Ter. Tuesday.
Mrs Jake Rundio made business
trip to Alma Friday.
We have had several mad dog scares
here lately.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Dick Lau is under the Doctors care
Mrs. Myrtle WEIGH is very sick and
her mother. Mrs. Pearlie Mollary. of
Alma is caring for her.
The Cleaner Aid met with Mrs
Libbie Gould Thursday of last week.
Mr.. Ira Sherwood who has been
visiting relatives III this vicinity left
Monday night for Alberta, Canada.
Mrs. Gertie Alexander is very ill
at this writing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
BEBowS CORNER

In spite of the rain Sunday their
was large attendance at the camp
meeting which was held. in Foxe
Grove.
Mr.. o. j. Wagner has..been laid NJ
with a sprsined knee the last week.
A few from this vicinity ATTENDED
the ball game between Alma and Ypsi
lsnti ut Alma Saturday.
John Hurst has painted his new
poultry house.
Fred Below has been drawing tile
the last few DAVIS
Mr.. and Mrs K. NJ. Wagner OF
st. Louis was callers at their farm
Sunday.
Will Mccall is painting his house
this week.
j. Z. Gilbert was q caller on his
father, T. Gilbert Sunday.
j. Anderson is putting out a piece
of corn on John Scott's farm.
Mrs. o. j. Wagner was in st. Louis
Monday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
FOREST HILL.

Ardie White and wife of Shepher d
spent Sunday at the home of Ere,
Creech
Mrs Griffith, of st. Louis. is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs NJ Perrigo
Farmers, Bring in your wool within
the next ten days if you want BrocI
to buy it.
X G Lake and wife of Ithaca
visited E W Lakes parents over Sun
day
"A surprise party was given Mr. aud
Mrs Harrison the 18th. All re-
ported fine time.
Floyd Lake went to Alma the 10th,
to work for Mr.. Sandal
The Forest Hill Cubs" lost hard
fought contest at ST. Louis last Friday
with the F. b. Emslev's baseball
team. Score to 8. 1t was no fast
work of our opponents that beat US.
it was simply hard luck in placing our
hits. The Cubs retrieved them
selves Saturday by holding the same
team. lin different uniforms) to to
tie. The Cubs" will play the
Arcadia Grange Team next Saturday
at their grounds in Moodys park.
Mr. Ed Creech had tho misfortune
to have several hogs killed by the
cars last week.
Mrs. Ed Packer is visiting her par
ents near Port Huron this week.
Iva Perrigo visited in st. Louis a
ew DAYS last week
The Sunday school convention was
largely attended and very interesting.
Mr.. Groves little son cut his foot
on bsrh wire quite badly last week.
but is improving nicely.
Mrs. Arthur Struble has returned
to her home in Battle Creek
Old Mr.. Faulkner has been mite
sick
Mrs. b. Robinson's sister and bus-
band, Mr. and Mrs. French of Fare
well, visited her this week.
Mrs. Harvey Robisons sister and
husband, of Coral spent last week
with her,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton, of Coleman,
were here last Thursday
Little Iva Perrigo spent last weel,
with her grandmother in st. Louis
b. Markham has purchased Mr.. Har-
rison's farm.
Mr. Davis, of Grand RAPIDS. was in
town Monday turing Miss Canfield's
piano.
Mrs. Minnie Beerys niece from
Ohio. visited her the past week. en-
route to her home from Minnesota
where she had been teaching.
Kew. X a. Thibas. of Battle Cree,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
CENTRAL PINE RIVER

Farmers, Bring in--you wool within
the next ten days if you want Brock
to buy it,
Miss Minnie Hunt closed her school
Friday at the Day school house with a
line program and served ice cream and
cake-and lemonade to her pupils and
friends on Mr.. Jennings lawn in the
shade of the fine naples.
Mrs. Coutts. of Kansas City. visited
Mrs Ed Payne Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Nathan Boyer. of St
Louis. spent couple of DAYS with
their son. Merle Bower and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kelly. of St
Louis visited Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Wilkin-
son Sunday
Mr. Harry Nelson has moved in the
Will Vanderbeck tenant house as he is
to work for Mr.. vanderbeck this sum.
mer
Mrs. John Sullivan. of Alma. and
Mrs \. Mcintyre. OF Adrain, visited
Mrs. II. l.. White and Mrs. James
Mills Wednesday.
Mr. William Sloan had large
amount of hay baled on his place
Thursday and Friday.
Miss Anna Berdan who has been
visiting for sometime with Mrs. ID.
Wilkinson returned to her home at
Lake City Thursday.
Mr.. Hadsel SDrague is having con-
siderable tile drain put in this spring.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
|, Saturday morning.

was In town Saturday morning.
Rev. Hammond returned to Decatur
Monday.
Wright Grange No. s07 met at the
regular time and place with our
Worthy Master. Eva Russ at her
station and good number of mem
bers present for this time of year.
Meeting called to order and minutes
of last meeting read and approved
Committees reported favorably and
four were elected to membership.
Most Of the evening was taken up in
discussing the entertainment which
we again wish to say will be given
June 10th. on Friday evening. Also
the Mysterious Supper will be served
from 9 to q O'Clock. Everybody come.
On account of the lateness of the hour
no program was given. The ladies
treated to peanuts and candy and
meeting closed in due form.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
FARMERS CLUB

The June meeting of the Seville and
Sumner Farmers Club met mt the
home of W. Q. Mallory in Seville June
4. The attendance was small owing
to the farmers being so extremely
busy taking advantage of the nice
weather to get their planning done in
time for the show. The meeting was
called to order after dinner by the
Pres, Mr. Pitt. Mrs. Mallory acted
as Bee. Mira Emily Lathrop of Elwell
read a selection The overworked far
ner's wife" which was heartily sp-
plsuded by the ladies. Laura Mallory
and Mira Slingluf gave select read
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
GRANGE HEIGHTS

Farmers. Bring in your wool within
the next ten days if you want Brock t,
buy it, X
Frank Keefer and wife were Sund ay
visitors at the home of Mrs. Knudson
of Alma
The Misses frankie and Hazel
kaufman attended the Sunday schoo
picnic at Vestaburg Friday
Miss Lulu kinsel. of Newark, with
Miss Lizzie Grover of Alma. were
guests of Mrs. Nell Sharrar Sunday.
Mrs. Will Godfrey entertained her
sister, Mrs Will Burgess and son.
Rodney. Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Will Kuhlman attended the
funeral of her uncle, Mr.. Kellogg of
Ithaca Sunday
Mr.. c. Perkins. who has been visit
Ing in this neighborhood returned to
his home in VIM Tuesday.
One of the men who has been null.
ing stumps for Clarence Clark had his
foot severely injured while at work
Monday.
There was no Grange meeting Sat.
urday night The absence of members
was doubtless due to the weather.
Next regular meeting June %.
Quite delegation from here enioyed
the play given by the Alma High
school Monday night.
Ralph L. Clark and family, of
Sumner spent Tuesday at the home of
his father. II. G. Clark.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
WEST ARCADIA.

The Arcadia Farmers Club was ROY.
allv entertained at the home of Messrs.
Eckert and Wolfe May 81 A good old
fashionerd chicken dinner was served.
A goodly number answered to roll call
Inc question box was of general in
terest to all.
The Farmers Club of West Arcadia
will meet at the home of Mr. aud Mrs
David Best for dinner June 25. Pro-
gram for the day is as follows: Read.
ing, Mrs. Bert Bailey; reading, Grove
Peck; recitation w. Snider; reading.
Mrs. Walstow; reading, Mrs. Stadle-
berger
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
GENERAL MARKETS.

pstreIt Grain Market
Detroit. June ~.
WHEATONo. white. s1e: No. I
req spot, SIC; July, 200; Sept. seN q
CokN-No. mixed. &c; No. Q vel
oATs-No 3 white. 55ho.
RYE-No. 2. TIC.
BEANS-Spot. 81 SIS: Oct. al a.
CLOVER-Oct.. 81 IS.
Chicago Grain Market.
Chicago June IL.
WHEAT-Juiy. ss%c; Sept, sshc;
Dec. 57%c.
OATS-Jujy. 43Ac: Sept. 3sHc.
Chicago Provision Market.
Chicago June Is.
PORK-July, s14 70: Sept, s14 81.
LARD-July, So II: Sept. 81 81
RlBS-July. 81 so; Sept. IS o..
Chicago Livestock Market.
Chicago June Is.
CATTLE-Beeves, S567 IS. COWS
ma heifers. 81 i0@s so: stockers and
'eeders. s. sOG5 So
HoGs-Light. SIS 25n5 rs; heavy
rs 2505 rs; pigs. 81 3515 g.
SHEEP-Native. s. 40G5 40: year.
dngs, - soar So lambs. 81 250e co
East Buffalo Livestock Market.
East Buffalo. June Is.
CATTLE-Be fat cows. 81 zoos:
best fht heifers.s4 2506.
HOGS-Heavy and workers.. q 80
J s5 pigs, Is 1905 20.
sHFEP-Best spring lambs. t70
J 30; culls, % so@s so; yeariinw "
@s 10; wsthsrs. MOI ~: ewes. q 10
~ %.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17
FERRIS.

Farmers. Bring in your wool W ithil
the next ten days il. you want Brock h
buy it, -
William Brown. of Ithaca, was In
this neighbor hood on business Thurs.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. RLndio, of Alma
are guests of J. q. Rundio this week
Vern johnson was in Alma Sunda,
morning.
C. W. Sherman was in vestabure
Saturday.
Daisy Duffield. Rosa and Kate Os-
tarhout were in Riverdale Friday.
Bessie Morgan spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends in Greenvile.
Mrs. Edna M. johnson left Sunda v
for the Buckeye state. where she will
spend portion of the summer with
relatives
Joseph Klees and Daisy Robbins
were in Alma Thursday.
William Stratton and wife of Cry
stall. visited relatives here Sunday.
Childrens' day exercises were held
at the NJ. 4. church at Elm Hall Sum
day.
A new telephone line ~ miles in
length is being erected east of Ferris
Center.
Mr. and Ms H. Harvey moved
Monday to Alma.
While waiting for train in vesta-
burg Tuesday morning. Mrs. f. ID.
Hare had stroke of paralysis. She
Is reported some better a present.
Rumors say that the creamery in
vestabnrg was broken--.int a few
nights back and some damage done.
One telephone ..on the East Ferris
line was disabled blythe storm Of
Saturday afternoon and two poles de-
stroyed.
Mrs. II. NJ. Lands and Dave Rex
ford made business trip to Alma
Friday.
Peter and Blame Klees. Arthur Pugs-
ey. Myrtle Harvey and Jud Briggs
and son were in Carson City Satur-
Law.
George Kerwin and Grace McLaugh-
in attended services at Elm Hall Sun
lay.
Mr.. Kline. of Grand Ledge who has
been visiting at the home of William
Perry for time, returned to Grand
Ledge Thursday.
Daisy Robins came home from Etri-
ian this week.
The S. E. Ferris Aid Sociev meets
1t Mrs. Ella McClosky Wednesday,
June 18th
The Sunday school of Ferris are
preparing an excellent program for
heir annual trip convention which
will be held at the S. f. Ferris Sunday
chool June 2Sth. The officers of the
are: Edison w Thompson,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

Prof F. K. West and his Sunday
School class held their annual picnic AT
Rock Lake Saturday. There were
about twenty in tho party and an en-
joyable days outing was had. The
rain in the afternoon marred that Dor
ton Of the day. A basket lunch was
carried, and the only complaint heard
was that the baskets were not big
enough to accommodate the appetites
picked up on the trip.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

ings. The motion was made and
carried not to hold meeting in July
and make the August meeting basket
picnic at Elwell The program for
the August meeting will be printed
at later date.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-06-17

value right foundation work in music.
The graduating exercises of the
Commercial Department. under the
management of Prin. Henry j. Never
were held in the College Chapel Mon
day evening at eight o'clock A large
| audience was present to enjoy the
excellent address that was given by
Rev. Robert Elder of this city. Rev.
Elders subject was "Will Power" and
his developement of the subject was
clear and forceful and fitting to the
occasion. The address was charac-
terized as plea foI Idviduality and
character in the pursuits of life.
Only the man of will power achieves
success in this world. That is an
essential element in the life of every
one who would forge to the front
An added feature of the program was
the vocal and instrumental selections
given by Misses sldwell. Ransom and
Hood and Mr.. Bagley.
The following guests are in atten-
dance for the Commencement exer-
cises of the College: Mrs Morse. of
Ludington; Paul Rohers and sister.
Detroit; Clarke Mcdonald. y. of NJ.
Paul j. Allured. Y NJ. G. A.. Ann
Arbor; Mrs. Charles Sidebotham.
Brooklyn, Mich: Miss Edna Allen.
Lansing, Mr.. and Mrs J. L. Sutton.
Caro-; Mrs. J. N. Bastone, Caro- Mr..
Jas ID. Sutton, Caro-:
The Misses Markham are entertain
Ing their mother and grandmothe
for the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-30
Masters Sale.

Sweeney & Walker, solicit,