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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
CHRISTMAS IN SELMA
GREAT CROWDS or SHOPPERS ON ,9 STREETS.
Merchants Did . Large Bnsiness ThursAay--Mr. williams in sherflss Ofaee--News
 of Central. City.

Selma, Dec. 34.--(Special. )--The Christmas shoppers were out in great numbers today and all during the day and far into the night the streets in the retail district were thronged.
 The crowd on the streets today was the largest of the holiday season and the business houses did an immense business.
 Each train into the city today was crowded with passengers and on some of the trains there were extra coaches. The streets Of the city were crowded with wagons from the country for many miles around the city. Nearly every wagon when 1t left the city was loaded with bundles and every person who came to the city on the trains. this morning left on the afternoon trains with their arms full of pack. ages.
 While the Christmas shopping began late this season.. the amount of busi- ness which the stores have done dur ing the past few days has been large and the business of the holidays com pares very favorable with that of past years. and there is every indica- tion that the residents Of the city will enjoy tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
ARTIsT Is INsANE.
Robinson, Alias Thurman, win Be Sen

Robinson, AIias Thurman, VIII Be Seat
 To Asylum.
 Mobile, Dec. 24--(Speeiai. )--J. c Robinson, alias J. c. Thurman, scenic artist, who has been confined in the po- lice station two days. when he wander cd into the station acting in a peculiar manner. was today adjudged insane by pr. Rhett Goode and will be sent to the insane asylum.
 Robinson went to the station and asked for protection. saying some one was going to Kill him. It was thought the man was harmless and was just re- covering from a spree. He was given a comfortable cell in which to rest and it was thought he would get all right.
 Last night, Turnkey Harwell had oc- casion to visit Robinson's cell and he had no sooner entered than Robinson was on him. throwing him to the floor and wrenching his back so badly that the officer was forced to remain in bed today.
 This afternoon. pr. Goode examined him and said that he was insane. Rob inson is well known, having designed and built floats for mystic society pa rades here for many Mardi GraH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25

perfected for the funeral, it being the desire of the husband to confer with other members of the family, who re- side in different parts of Alabama and in Meridian.
 J. 4. Hudson has returned from Bal timore, where he underwent painful operation, he having suffered for some time from severe headaches and neu- ralgia. MT. Hudson returns fully re- stored to health.
 Rev. Henry Chappelle, IT,. is spending the holidays with his parents. He has charge of the Andaiusla Circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is also the chaplain of several convict camps
 The Christmas tree, which will be in charge of the Elks of this city, Christ. mas afternoon, Is looked forward to by all the young people of the city with much pleasure. Every child in the city will receive present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
HENRY NIXON DEAD.
He Wa. a Greatly Esteemed Citizen of
 Mobile.

 He Was c Greatly Esteemed Citizen or
 Mobile.
 Mobile, Dec, 24--(SpeeiaD Henry Nixon, died suddenly today at the family home 10 South Hallett Street
 Mr. Nixon has only recently partially recovered from very severe illness. His sudden demise will create q sens@- ton among hfs many friends in this city.
 Deceased was native of Lawrence burg, Tenn, born Aug. IS, ls52' ana was in the fifty-seventh year of his age. He resided for a long time at Grove HUI. Clarke County. and remov. ed to Mobile six years ago, where he had resided continuously. winning a large cotsrie of friends.
 He was a professional draughtsmaa and civil engineer and at the time of his demise was engaged with William IF. Holcombe in preparing valuable map for the Mobile County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners which Is nearly completed.
 This map is conceded to be one of the finest of its kind ever seen in this city.
 Mir Nixon is survived by his wife. a daughter and three sons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
AUTO ON RAMPAGE.
Eight Persons Are InJured By One
 Machine.

Eight Persons Are InJured By One
 Machine.
 New York, Dec, 24--An automobile which became unmanageable on Broad way last night during the after-theatre crush, injured eight persons, two of whom may die, Cornelius F. Fox, a real estate dealer and David Mandel a waiter. were the most seriously injur- ed and were taken to the Roosevelt hospital where slight hope was ex- pressed for Fox's recovery. The other man was injured internally.
 Just as the crowd was streaming out of the Astor and Gaiety theatres the big touring car was seen to dash down Broadway skidding on the icy asphalt, the chauffeur seemed powerless to check it.
 policeman, seeing that the car was creating a panic. leaped into the machine and few moments later the chauffeur was again able to steer 1t. Turning back the machine. he traversed the block looking for those that had been injured. Eight persons were found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
L1rrLE CHR1srMAs sNon..

Chicago, Dec. 24.-There will be no white Christmas" for most of tho country. if the prediction of Professor Garriott, head of the Chicago weather bureau holds good.
 There is snow along the Atlantic coast from Virginia to New England and in the Rocky Mountains" said Professor Garriott today but 1t looks as though the rest of the coun- try would have to furnish some other kind of sledding for Santa Claus. The upper lake region has a little but not enough for real Christmas weather"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
sn.n Street RnlIvnnr-

Mobile. Dec. 24.-Suit was filed in the law and equity court against the Mobile Light and Railroad Company by attorneys for Minnie Brown. ask ing Sl 900 damages The plaintiff al- leEes that on Sept. 27, 1908, through negligence of employees of the railway company. she was thrown from a car and sustained injuries for which she asks S1,000 damages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
MONTGOMERY WOMAN
 tSEEKS WHEREABOUTS OF SON

Mobile. Dec. 24--tSpeciai. )--Mrs. W. F. Teat. of se Amanda Street, Mont gomery. Ala, has written the City Sex ton here asking information of the man found dead several days ago on the banks of ChicISasabogue Creek, the wo- man expressing the belief that the dead man was her son. who has been away from home for some time.
 Mrs. Teat writes that her son was 25 years of age, weighed about 1S0 pounds and wore a black suit. This tallies in some respects with that of the, man who was found dead, and who was buried in the Pottsr's field. when no one was able to identify him.
 The Sexton has written Mrs. Teat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
shutn Down for Chriatmas.

Pittsburg, Dec. 24.-Notioes were works announcing a two days shut down for Christmas. All departments will close tonight and will resume Sunday About 5000 men are affected Other mills will take a similar action. It is said that beginning January 1. the Westinghouse Air Break plant will resume operations in full.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25

Galveston. Tex. Dec 24-Arrived: Steamers-Penrith Castle CBr.G Smith, Antwerp; Industry. tBr ). Miller. Port Talbot; Alconda. (Br.), Jones. Cardiff; Etonian, CBr). Jacobs, Liverpool; Tex ana, (Br.), Baker, Barbadoes; St. Mi- chaeIs. (Br). Port Tampa; ossabaw. Johnson, New York: Comal. Young, New York; Fl Monte. Woodward New York; Palatinia, (Br.), Lawson, Barba- does.
 Cleared: Steamers-Hillglen. (Br), Puiaford, Bremen. and sailed; Milwau- kee. (Br,), Grihith, Liverpool. and sailed.
 Sailed: Steamers-EI Sud. Higgins. New York; Carrigan Head. (Br.), Orr. Belfast; Cara, (Br.)( Doty. Liverpool: Sandra. Helsingborg.
 Savannah, Dec. 24.--ArriVed: Str. Otto sverdrup ,Nor.), Michaelson, Bre- men.
 Cleared; strs. Jeseric (Br.), Thom- son. Rotterdam and Bremen; Baren- fels (Ger), Engiegae. Bremen.
 Sailed: Strs. FerRina (Br .),- Web Der. Liverpool; Asia (Ger), Kreite. Bremen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
FLAW IN GLASS DISK. largest Piece ever Cast will be DS

Pasadena. Cal. Dec 54.-An un- pleasant surprise greeted the authori- ties of the Mt Wilson solar observa- tory when the great 100 inch glass. the largest ever cast, was unwrapped from it's packingsI and after the first grinding began. a large flaw was found. The casting will have to be thrown away and a new one made.
 The casting of the great glass disk was done in Goblin. France and the cost was S5,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
BODY or NEGREss FOUND.
Husband of Woman Believed To Be
 Murderer.

Husband of Woman Believed To Be a
 Murderer.
 Mobile, Dec. 24--(Special)--With the finding of the dead body of Florence Conner. e negress in house in the rear of 260 Eslava Street this after noon. the police believe they have un- eaFthed a murder. and are looking for George Conner, husband of the negress.
 The woman was missed from the place for the past several days and az the house was closed some neighbor- ing negroes broke in the door and found the woman dead.
 Calling the police, an investigation was held and then it was recalled by negroes living in the second story that they had heard the Corners quarrelinE Saturday night and then all was still. They think that Conner killed his wife then and the police are now looking fur him.
 The negress body was turned over to an undertaken and buried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
HARRY GROOM FINED.

Mobile Boys Fight and Go to
 Court.
 Mobile, Dec. 24.-( Especial )--Ar- raigned in the Recorders Court this morning on the charge of disorderly conduct, Harry Groom, son of a we'll known shoe merchant. and Paul Boulo, Jr., son of 8 grocery merchant. were tried, the formed being fined s1O or twenty days, while Bouio was dis missed.
 Several witnesses testified that Groom went up to Boulo, who was standing on the street, and struck him twice in the face Groom said that Boulo had insuIted him, and when the judge asked in what way, Groom's attorney said that Boulo had been instrumental in having Groom ostracized from a social function. The judge fined Groom and dismissed Boulo, who, wit nesses testified, was innocent of the charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
AmuseEnents
 The GEand Chrintnsas BaA1imee Today 8 O'clock and Tonight "The Cat and the FlddIe.o
GoEs TO vGNEGAR RENp.

 Russell Johnson Sent to Labor By Mo-
 bile Recorder.
 Mobile, Dee, 24-(Special) )-Russell Johnson. the young white man who was arrested by the police several days ago, charged with dangerous and sus- picious and later developed to be a man wanted at Castleberry for the theft of some watches and money, was arraigned in the recorders court to- day and sent to Vinegar Bend for nine- ty days on the dangerous and sus- picious charge when the Castleberry authorities failed to come for their man.
 Johnson admitted he was "hoboing' around the country. but denied the theft of the watches.
 There was no evidence in the latter case and he was sent to hard labor tor vagrancy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
H. NJ. cox A SUICIDE.
Maine Man Jumps From Hot Sprini
 Hotel

Maine Man Jumps From Hot Springs
 Hotel.
 Hot Springs. Ark. Dec. 24-Hlram NJ Cox, aged 65 years, capitalist and retired wholesale merchant of Port land Me, committed suicide today by Jumping from the third story window of the Wukesha hotel to the pave ment below, a digtance of thirty-five feet
 He struck on the back of his head. causing concussion of the brain from which he died a few minutes after be- ing taken to his room.
 Mir. and Mrs. Cox have been here since November :. Mr. Cox being under treatment for nervous trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
BIDS ON SEA WALL.
Engineer Opens Proposals For WOr
 At Fort Morgan.

EnBHneer OPenS PFOpOAaIs For work
 At Fort Morgan.
 Mobile, Dec, Especial )-Bids for constructing another section of the sea wall being erected at Fort Nor gan were. opened in the office of the United States Engineer today with seven bidders of whom Christy and Lowe were the lowest bidders at $250,- 000.
 Others bidders were Clarke Bros. ol- finger Bros. Chase Spotswood and other concerns located in the east.
 The bids will be sent to Washington for approval and announcement of fhe successful bidder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
F. L. nundsehu pead.

Knoxville. Tenn. Dec. 24.--F. L. Bundsehu aged 73 years died this nor ming at his home in this city. He came here from Louisville ten years ago. having previously been in business in that city. Mir. and Mrs. Bundschu cele- brated their golden wedding on Ne- venamer 2A. t+-'.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
CHRISTMAS IN MOBILE.

Merchants Say Business Has Been
 Mobile, Dec. 24.-(Special) )-The true Christmas spirit has taken pos session of Mobile and all schools, courts and most all business has been suspended that employees might join in the festivities.
 The last session of the Recorders Court until after Christmas was held this morning while the Inferior and other courts have already adjourned until after the holidays.
 All of the streets and stores are crowded with late shoppers and every where Christmas decorations are seen. Christmas in Mobile promises to be celebrated on even a larger scale than in former years and notwithstanding the cry of hard times and panic all the stores report large business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
NEWS OF FLOMAToN.

FIomaton, Dec. 24.--(special.)- )--Mrs. Viola ouigley is at home from her school at Nokomfs, for the holidays.
 James Thornton is at home for. the holidays
 Misses Elizabeth and Ida Mccurdy win have as their guests for the Christmas holidays: Misses Ethel Hayes. of Holly, Fla; Dora Dillin, Of Lake City, Fla: Ella and Agnes Mc- Curdy and Harriett Pritchett. of PhfI- deInhia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
Makes Peace With OnIOn.

Chicago, Dec 24-A number of Daughters of the Revolution have made peace with the onion. They have been persuaded to this course by pr. M. B. Yergen, who after sundry demonstra- tion in cooking. made the onion Into dish that can be eaten before athsa. Ire party
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
Ne,us of Mobile Society

caught with a spray of orange blos- soms. She carried a bouquet of brides roses. pr. F. M. Blake. brother of the groom was the best man. There was a large number of guests on hand for the reception anxious to extend their com gratulations and good wishes to the happy couple. In the dining room the Christmas season was suggested by the red and green decorations used about the room. Tn the center of the table was the brides cakes, resting on high mound of ferns and from the chande- Her, streamers of white and green rtb- hons were carried to the corners of the bank of ferns. Dainty refresh ments were served and the punch bowl was presided over by Misses Annie ByrMe and Allie Austen.
 Dr. and Mrs. Atchison left for q visit to his relatives in the Northern part of the State after which they will go to their home in Graham. Tex as. The bride wore a becoming trav- cling suit of peacock blue with hat to match.
 Among the out of town guests present at the wedding were Miss. F. NJ Parrish. of Brewton, Ala. Miss May Bryant, of Stockton, Ala; MT. R. o. Blake, of Hattiesburg, Miss; Mir, J. E. Blake, Of Selma; pr, J. M. Blake. or DemOpOiihs anu h1eeSEs- A. F. PA1hc and S. Prince, of Hattiesburg
 Christmas Day Celebrations.
 Everything points to bright, gay and good old time Christmas, The Elks Fidelia, AtheIstone Manassas and Country Club win all keep open house, several dinners are On hand and the grand wind up of the evening will come with the s. c. 8. ball at the Battle House
 PersonaI Notes.
 Mrs. Robert Hearin left today for Greenville. Ala. to visit her sister, Mrs. Newton.
 Mrs. Inge selden and little daugh- ter are spending the holiday season In GrSensboro with her parents.
 
 Mir. M. M Riley left yesterday to spend Christmas at his home in Gainesville. Ga.
 Dr. and Mrs. Isham Vaughan Legg. of New Orleans. have arrived to spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. ], T. Rodgers.
 Mrs. Fred Heakes will entertain at dinner tomorrow afternoon
 Mrs. W. B. Rowland, of Canon City, Ia here on visit to her mother. Mrs. W. a. Andrews.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
MURDER OF NELSON.
WOman Held in Colorado ass an Okla
 homA Wttneaa.


 Oklahoma City, Okla. Dec. D. Marie Barton. under arrest at La Jun ta Colorado is wanted as a witness in connection with the murder at Shat tuck, Oklahoma. eighteen months ago of Edward Nelson, believed to have been a Chicago travelling man.
 The man known as Lee was arrested at Trinidad, Colorado, on December 13 last, charged with the murder. Lee was indicted by the grand jury recent ly following it's examination of Bonnie McCombcr Holland of Shattuck. Be- fore the indictment was returned Lea and Marie Barton both left Shattuck Bonnie Holland was a member of the Barton household.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
An ApproachIne nrarriaee.

The following invitation has been issued: Mrs. Bertha Sulzbacher invites you to be present at the marriage of her daughter, Carrie, to MT. Isidor Scholem on Wednesday afternoon January the sixth, nineteen hundred and nine at @two-thirty o'clock. 65s Broad street. Selma, Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
DEATH OF JOSEPH BARTER.
EstImable Young Man of Mobile Passel

AW0ys
 Mobile. Dec. Special. )-After an illness of a lingering nature borne with the fortitude of a soldier and with the faith of a Christian, Joseph Bar ter, son of Mrs. Ella Barter, died today at the family home. 109 South Broad Street.
 The deceased was born in this city and was 27 years of age. For mum Der of years he was in the Far West in search of health. but to no avail, aS he gradually grew worse until the end. E He is survived by one sister, Miss May Barter. two brothers, John Barter and Clayton Barter. and other rela- tlves.
 The young man was at one time a member of the Mobile Rifle Company. A sad incident in connection with tn e death of this estimable young man is the fact that on November 1. last, his brother, James Barter, died.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
scheols rurned out.

The various schools of the city dis missed their scholars at noon today for the holidays. The holiday recess which the scholars will enjoy will last until Monday. Jan. {, when the school work will again begin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
n.ck m sherfw,a (lace.

Arthur S Williams, who for some months past has been living in the western part of the county, has again moved to the city and is again connect ed with the sheriff's office of Dallas County. Mir, Williams Is a candidate for the office of Sheriff of the county in the next election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
MRS. L. L. sLEDGE DEAD.
End Comes To Good Woman At ThOm-
 aRyflIe

a8vfIIe.
 Demopolis. Dec. 24-(SpeciaL )-Mrs. l.. L. sledge. formerly residing In this city, died Wednesday afternoon at ThomasviIle
 The deceased had been in i'll health for some time. and recently returned to her home in Thomasville from Demop- oils, where she had been under medi- cal treatment.
 Mrs. Sledge was the wife of l.. L.. Sledge, who was connected with the city government recently and Is the mother of L. NJ. Sledge. who is con- nected with the city waterworks. No arrangements have as vet been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
pnIinn nnnlnean fsnoA.

During the session Of police court this morning, there was tried eight cases and fines amounting to s65 were assessed. All of the eight cases were for small offenses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
AIisa I.eipold Nntertalna.

The members of the Wednesday Sewing Club were graciousiy entsF- tained yesterday morning by Miss Ja- nette Liepold, one of the seasons most attractive debutants. Dainty refresh ments were enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
[g CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES
Between all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers, also to St. Louis and intermediate stations.

Tickets will be sold December g, 24, 25, 30 and sl, 1908, and January 1. 1909, final return limit January 6, 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25

For rates, schedules, etc, apply to E. W, Bliss, Passenger Agent, phone 891, Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
MARINE NEWS.

Mobile, Ala. Dec s4-Arrived: Steamer Fort Morgan (Br.), olsvik, Bocal del Toro.
 Celared; Steamers-Trafalgar (Nor.). Thorsen. Havana: Rievrdale. CBr.), Lor- Timer, Leer,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25

Port Eads. La. Dec. 24-Arrivei Setamers-Imperator, (Nor) Pedersen Bluefieids; Nassiovia, (Ger.), Dugge Hamburg; Barrister. (Br.) .... Liver pool.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25

FILES CURED IN e TO la DAYs PAzo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or refunded 60c --Wed-fff
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
sacinl nnh Isernnnnl.

S0cl4A ana PeF90n@A.
 MT. and Mrs. Graham Howard. of mulberry, are here on short visit to relatives.
 Niles F'lossie Leva, who attends school at Sophie -Newcomhe Is at home for the holidays.
 Mir. Howard Seay, Of Montgomery. has been here for the past few days visiting friends.
 Miss Ella Jones. who teaches school at ThomasviIie. Is home for the Christmas season..
 Miss Elsie creish leaves this after, noon for Whatley. Ala, for short stay with relatives.
 Miss Corinne Leva has returned home after a pleasant visit to friends in Atlanta, Ga. She was accompanied home by Miss Florence Leibermuth, who will be her guest for some time. Mrs. H. A. Dansby has returned home after spending two weeks in Gastonberg with relatives.
 Miss Rosalind Liepold. of Cincinnati is expected here within the next day or so to visit her cousin, Miss Janett Liepold.
 Miss Adele Davidson, of Untontown. will arrive here next Tuesday to visit Mrs. Roger ape. Jones.
 Mrs. Monroe Elkan has issued invi- tations to, a reception on New Years afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock compli. mentary to her guest. Miss Irna New berger, of St. Joheph, Mo.
 PLANTS FOR CEMETERY.
 Special sale of plants today at our store and M. l.. and ". P. Go.
 R0aeusnnf EsarSa--
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25
nlake-AtehIaon WeddIng.

A pretty event this evening was the marriage of Miss Virginia Dwight Blake to Rev. Francis Marion Atchisori of Graham, Texas. The home of the brides parents Mir. and Mrs. Edward Blake on Elmira Street was decorated throughout in white and green and Tn the drawing room where the ceremony was performed the bridal party stood under an arch of smIlax from which was aaspended a wedding bell of brides roses.
 The bridesmaid, Miss Eddie Blake. sister of the bride wore becoming gown of white swiss and lace and car ried a bouquet of ferns. The bride, a nretty blonde was lovely in her we'd ding gown of white silk tulle trimmed in princess lace and her veil of tulle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25

MAJESTIC THEATRE,
 The place to go.
 The best show you Ever saw for the price. Three performances today. atInee { P. ma.y night s'OO and 0'50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25

PLANTS FOR CEMETERY. Special sale of plants today at cur store and M. l.. and ". P. Co.
 ROsemOnt Gardens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-25

mulberry, are here on short visit to relatives.