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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
Commencement at Hartford.

Hartford, May l8.-(SpecIaI .)-PIans for the commencement exercises of the Hartford Graded School have been per fected and are as follows. The com mencement sermon will be preached bv Rev J. H James of this place on May 24. Monday night Hon. Walter D. Seed of Montgomery will deliver an historical address before the school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the final week will be devoted to exam nations. Thursday and Friday nights will be given over to the exercises of the school children. when operettas driIIs p1ays and choruses will be rend- cred.
 The school is closing a most satis- factory year, the work of the superin- tendent and faculty being unanimously endorsed by the Board of Control.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
PROGRAM AT TROY
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES DRAW
 MANY PERSONS.
Alumni Association Holds Meeting and Gives a Banquet-Work of the Students is Dis-
 uIayed

Troy. May 1s.-(Special )-The sec ond day of the commencement exercises of the Troy State Normal College was decidedly one of the best and most largely attended in the history of the college.
 The exhibition of work in the De- partment of Art drew forth great throngs of visitors. and the work dis played by Miss McMillin's pupils cer- tainly surpasses anything of the kind in excellence ever before shown here.
 During the exhibition in the Art De- partment. the Model School of the col lege had on exhibition the work of the pupils in the grades The needlework, map drawing, water color paintings of flowers, the manual training work ac- complished in the various grades by the little folk, were all of the highest order. and testified to hard work done by both teachers and pupils.
 Many of the little pupils were on hand ever ready and delighted to well come the visitors. and to call attention with childish pride to his or her indi- vidual work.
 The teachers, Misses Cowart, Hamil and Darby, together with the Director, Miss Gardner. welcomed all and made explanations to visitors, and the ex- hibit was greatly enjoyed.
 At II o'clock this morning the pro- gram of the Alumni Association was rendered as follows:
 Instrumental duet-Miss Lou Ellen McLure and Mrs. c. K. Knox.
 Historian-Mrs Key Murphree.
 Vocal duet-Misses Clemise Wilson and Glennie Lawrence.
 Reading-Miss Margaret Walker Price.
 Annual Address-Prof Harvey M. Morrow of Banks.
 As Historian, Mrs. Murphree pre- sented a most excellent history. Mrs. Murphree's paper, aside from its value as Q history. showed great literary merit.
 The Alumni Association is composed of something ike 241 members, and large number were present today to witness the exercises.
 Dr. James M. Murphree. one of the most prominent dentists of the State, is President of the Association, and Is a member of the first graduating class. The vast majority of the alumni are teachers. and without a single excep- ton they hold high positions are are in great and growing demand.
 At 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, the annual business meeting of the Alumni Association took place.
 Tonight the joint program of the Gladstone and Calhoun Literary Socie- ties took place.
 Following the program of the socie- ties. the alumni banquet was given.
 Tomorrow's program will be as fol. lows:
 10 a. m. Annual meeting of the Board of Directors.
 II a. m. Annual literary address The Hon. Leon McCord. Montgomery. Ala.
 SD. m. Annual concert by the music department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
school for .Huntsville.

Huntsville. May 1s.--(Special )-An enthusiastic meeting of citizens was held in the offce of the Huntsville Bus mess Club and another step was taken for the organization of corporation to esta blish a preparatory school here with Messrs. Williams and Craig as principals. It was agreed that the paid in capital should be $6.OOo and the au- thorized capital $10000. Forty seven hundred dollars of the stock has al- ready been taken. Joseph J. Bradley was elected President; W. E. Hutton. Treasurer and F. T. Petty. Secretary. The new corporation will erect a nice building for the school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
. @ e HEALS o.o.o. OLD SORES

eep underlying a blood This fluid infected with germ poison the from healing This infection be the sluggish condition of leaving the body throwing through of this from hereditary ns from the effects of long spell sickness leaving disease system When the blood in this condition cannot heal because impurities with which the crcua
  inhm and further disease the surrounding Ah only treatment that do that the and for this 
 gers impurities psons place being blood heals naturally and pcaons cleansing the place but the blood medical advice free. SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA GA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
Entrrnriae School.

Enterprise. May Especial. )-This morning the primary department of the Enterprise school composed of the first grade rendered a most delightful program consisting of songs, reeita- tions. drills. piano solos, duets, and trios.
 Diplomas were awarded to forty five little folk and with happy hearts they enter upon their vacation and are ready for the second grade for the coming year.
 Superintendent Wynn announced that it was by the best trst grade In the history of the school.
 Badges of distinction were awarded to sixty live pupils who nave made the honor roll for the year.
 The graduating exercises will be to- morrow evening and an address will be delivered by Hon. T. Perry Thomas of Eufaula.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
Commencement at AsbIona

Ashland. May 1s-(SpeciaI .)-The following is the program of commence ment at Ashland College:
 Sunday, May 24. II a. m. Commencement sermon by Dr. James c. Dickey, President of Elm ory College.
 Monday, May 25.A . 10 a. m. Stockholders meeting. D. m. Entertainment by Primary Department.
 ?. m. Entertainment by Interrne- diate Department and play. 'Ugliest of Seven"
 Tuesday, May 20. 10 a. m. Literary address. D. nn Freshman's play, "Just for Fun" and Great Watermelon Case"
 Wednesdaq, May 27. 10 a. m. Societies contest for med als and delivery of medals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
Burial of MT. auarIen,

The funeral of Temple Sim ouarles, who died at the family home on Ro- per Street yesterday, took place this afternoon.
 The pail bearers were: James Rad cliff. John Holzborn. John Bonneau Jack Ross. Jr, F. L. Grown and R. P. Morrisette.
 and had resided in Mobile about seven years. He was a popular member of several mystic societies and was prom inent in social events of the younger set.
 He is survived by his parents. Capt. and Mrs. G. W. Quarles, and a sister, Miss Judith Quarles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL. Church Meeting to Begin in HuntsviII,

Huntsville, May 1S.-(Special. )-The seventy-seventh annual council of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama will be held in Huntsville from Wednesday to Friday.
 Bishop Beckwith and other distinguish ed Episcopal ministers will be here. The Bishop will hold a special confer enee with the clergy on Tuesday and on Tuesday evening confirmation will be administered.
 All of the sessions of the council will be held in the Episcopal Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
rrederIck sterr Dend.

Frederick Stein. aged 65 years, died at his home in Crichton yesterday af- ternoon. He served under General Slocum during the war for the Con federacy. and was for many years en- gineer for the Stein waterworks, built and operated for many years by his father.
 He Is survived by his wife, two sons. Frederick Stein of Mobile. and Louis Stein of New York City; two daugh- ters, Mrs. George B. Toulmin and Miss Carrie Stein; one brother, Mir. Louis Stein of Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
VETS WRITE LETTERS.
Many Are Going to Reunion in Birm-
 inEhnm.

Birmingham, May ls--(Special)-A executive committee of the reunion Q. Confederate Veterans is in receipt VI encouraging reports from the le3ueIo of the army everywhere.
 Most recently Col. w. R. Daniel or Dallas, Texas, has declared that he will have 400 men, comprising ten com panies of the 1st Texas Confederate regiment, in Birmingham. June $, ana 10. This regiment will appear Tn uni form and will hold e dress parade every night.
 Lieutenant General W. L. Caoah' .commandinR the Trans Mississippi de- partment, has boasted that he will have more veterans at the reunion than the two other departments together.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
DEATH OF MRS. RUsHToN.
ged and Esteemed Woman of Luverne

Aged and Esteemed Woman of Luverne
 Passes Away.
 Luverne, May 1S.-(Special )--Mrs. Bell Rushton, mother of Hon. M. W. Rushton. died suddenly Sunday at 12 o'clock. She was about 30 years old. She had been complaining but was thought to be better. She was one of Montjoy's pioneer citizens who moved to Luverne about twenty years ago.
 She leaves three sons and two daugh- ters.
 Her remains were inferred at Elm maen's Cemetery this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
meath of Mrs, Reid.

Mobile May 1S.-(Special Mrs. Lela M Ried, wife of John Ried, died at her home at Prlchard yesterday af- ternoon. She was a native of Demop- oils and had lived at Prichard less than a year. The interment will be made at Demopolis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
DEATHS IN MOBILE.
several We'll Known Persons Hay
 

Several We'll Known Persons Have
 Passed Away.
 Mobile, May 1s.-(Special )-Mrs Caroline Wiener died at her home, 10s south Claiborne Street, last night
 She was the widow of Solomon Vie ner. who was a Major in the Confed- crate Army and a lifelong resident of Mobile
 She Is survived by three daughters, Misses Florence Wiener. Lula Wiener and Irene Wiener. and one brother. pr. Marks Lehman of New Orleans: two sisters, Mrs. E. Hirsh and Miss Sallie Lehman of Columbus, Ga, and other relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
HerNex Buys Place.

Mobile. May 1s.-(Special. )-George Hervey has purchased the D. K. Frost place at Neshota and will make his home there. The place is located on the Fulton Road. close to Dog River. and joins the tract owned by the new fair association. It contains about five acres and a very neat bungalow resi- dence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
MARINE NEWS.

Mobile, Ala. May 1s.-Arrived: Steamers Logician (Br.) Vincent Liv- erpool: Belvernon (Nor.) Kodren, Port Limon; Times (Nor.) Iverson Havana; Avermoore (Br.) Elmes Charleston: schooner Glenafton (Br.) ) Sommes, Ha- vana.
 Cleared: Bark Pablo Angelo Gtal ) Bozzo, Genoa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
Mr. Moore weds Miss smnII

Benton, May 1s.-(Special)-Sunday afternoon 3;3O o'clock at the residence of MT. and Mrs. G. R. Beers near Tyler Rev. G. K Williams pronounced the words that united the lives of Mir Will D. More and Miss May I. Small in mat Eimony. The bride y-Ss tastily dressed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

Mobile. May ls-(Special)-Thank xracious--the election is over and the women will have some chance to talk.
 Such a pent up torrent will fill the air that every man will enjoy the brave member of his sex who when his wife asked him if he must go to ms club answered my dear 1t isn't ao- soluteiy necessary. but need the rect"
 Politics is to be locked in the strong box--until next time-and all bets are now on the bridge tournament whlcn takes place tomorrow afternoon al the Country Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

Port Eads, May 1s.-Arrived: Steam CTS Nor (Nor Odjfell, Vera Cruz and Port Limon; Antilles (Amn.) Wood ward. New York; Windber (Amn0 Dow, Porto Rico: Amerito (Nor.) Kaisen. Ceiba: Thelma (Nor.) Jager, Calves ton; Excelsior (Amn.) Birney, Havana: Juan Forgas (Span.) Lloveras, Barce- iona via Porto Rico and Cuban ports; Corinto (Nor. Gundersen. Port Bar rios via Purto Cortez and Belize.
 No departures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

Tn white lingerie and lace. The bride groom who 10 engaged in the rnercan- tlle business at Tyler. is the eldest son or William Moore one of the most extensive planters of east Dallas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
Superior to Lemonade.
HORsFORD,s

HORsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE
 teaspoonfuI added to a glass of cold vater, with sugar.. makes a delicious sum ner tonic. -(6l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

New Orleans. La. May 1s.-Cleared: steamer Car;bbee (Br.) Ellis, Matan-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
News Of Mobile Society

urday from New Orleans. en route to New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
CREEK FLOODS MINES
Men Are Warned in Time to Make Es-
 cane,

Birmingham, May 1s.-(s'pecial.)- A creek overhowed following an extra ordinary heavy downpour of rain and rushed down the Mary Lee mines of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company today washing up the tram tracks.
 Two hundred and fifty men were warned in the nick of time to get out with their lives. The mines will ie- sume operation the end of the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

Mas Mary McMillan of New Orleans will arrive soon on a visit to Mrs. Will Ham Gordon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

Misses Sallie and Willie Creagh, who gre making a tour of Europe are just now at the Hotel Bradford in Paris. where they have been joined by their sister, Mrs. Denis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

Mrs. Aubrey Boyies is in Tuscaloosa on a visit to her parents. NIT. and Mrs F, s. Moody. r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
waterliIy Luncheon.


 Country Club.
 WaterliIy Luncheon.
 A charming luncheon was given oy Miss Edith Gass, the young daughter of MT. and Mrs. Willie Gass. for mum Der of her young friends. A lake, formed by mirror. was in the center of the table, on it's surface swans were floating and around its border was bunch of waterlilies. swan at each | place held the bon -bons, the cakes were waterlilies and the ices were served in lily cups. The dining room was decorated in quantities of water lilies and the guests who enjoyed this artistic and lovely affair were Misses Lonnie Lyons Vass. Lucille McGowan. Marie and Leida Stoll. Aline Spencer and Leila and Annette McMillan. Items of Interest For Colonial Danes. During the convention of the Colonial Danes in Washington, Mrs. Horteuse Batre, President of the Alabama Danes. her daughter. Miss Adele Batre and the alternate, Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce of Tuscaloosa, were the re- cipients of much social attention.
 Miss Jane Riggs entertained at a charming dinner in honor of Mrs. and Miss Batre.
 The Colonial Danes of Baltimore
  ton Country Club in compliment to the Colonial Danes delegates of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
 Among the many brilliant entertain ments given for the Colonial Danes during the convention was the recep- ton of the Society of Colonial Danes of the District. to the National Society of Colonial Danes at Rauscher's Mrs. Foraker received the Danes In the place of the District President, Mrs. Spencer. who Is in mourning.
 Another was the lunch heon given to Mrs. Harry St. George Tucker, wife of the President of the Jamestown Expo- aition. for the Colonial Danes. The csntre Of each holding a basket of flowers in the Colonial colors of blue and gold.
 Personal Notes.
 MT. Charles Green has returned from New Orleans where he was usher at the wedding of his cousin, Miss Noonie Le Bourgeois Green. and Mir. Alfred L. Nebre. which was one of the pretty and prominent events of last Tuesday. Afr. and Mrs. Harry Mcdonald and children will leave the latter part of May for summer at Point Clear. s1; 2 Miss Retta Lengsneld of New Or leans is visiting her sister. Mrs. Eu- gene Brown.
 Miss Mary McMil1an of New Orleans will arrive soon on visit to Mrs. Will Ham Gordon.
 Misses Sallie and Willie Creagn. who gre making a tour of Europe are just now at the Hotel Bradford in Paris, where they have been joined by their sister, Mrs. Denis. 
 Mrs. R V. Tayloe and Miss Helen Tayloe will sail in July for China to visit Mrs. Tayloe's son, Dr. Adrian Fay Joe.
 MT. Melvin Billups was in town Sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

Mrs. R V. Tayloe and Miss Helen Tayloe will sail in July for China to visit Mrs Tayloe's son, Dr. Adrian Fay Joe
 MT Melvin Billups was in town Sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

Miss Retta Lengsneld of New Or leans; is visiting her sister. Mrs Eu- gene Brown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

Mfr. and Mrs. Harry Mcdonald and children will leave the latter part of May for a summer at Point Clear. s4; 2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19
Personal Notes .

Mr. Charles Green has returned from New Orleans where he was usher at the wedding of his cousin, Miss Noonie Le Bourgeois Green. and Mir. Alfred L. Nebre. which was one of the pretty and prominent events of last Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-19

Double Daily Passenger Service |,
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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-18
Much Activity In Sight.

In the near future we eau look
for a good deal of activity around
here, and there will be plenty work
for the mechanics and laborers.
Work on the locks Of the Teche
will surely commence with the be-
ginning of the summer, where
$4,000 will be expended. The
Burdin saw mill and railroad will
also be in way of construction and
this enterprise will amount also TO
something like one hundred thou
sand dollars or more. In the next
few days the Cypress leland drai-
mage district will be building a
$40. 900 dredge boat and will spend
several thousand dollars in bull
ding the canal.
Besides this the Messrs. Will
kinson have leased all the vacant
lands on the West side of the
Teche and will plant large acre
age in rice. They will have 10
build a pumping plant on the ba-
you bank. and will have work for
a large force of men.
We can look for brisk bust
ness during the coming summer.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-18
RANK FOOLISHNESS.

when attacked by a cough or cold.
or when your throat is sore, it is rank
fOOlishness to take any other medicine
than DIR. Kings New Discovery" says C..
o. EIdridge. of Empire. Ga. Il have us
ed New Discovery seven years and know
1t il the best remedy on earth for coughs
and cold. Group. and all throat and lung
troubles. My children are subject to
Group, but New Discovery quickly cures
every attack" Known the world over AZ
the King of throat and lung remedies.
Sold under guarantee at T. J. Liable drug
store. soc and $500. Trial bottle Free.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-18

AT the meeting of the Stock
holders of the Bank of ST. Martin
vile held Tuesday. the following
hoard of directors was reelected:
r. Martin, J. B. Levert, l.. j. Gar
DENIAL, F. 7. Guilbeau, W. II.
Cozine, F. Rousseau. Albert Bien-
venu. The same officers were also
reelected as follows: r. Martin,
President; F. T. Guilbeau, Vice
President; Albert Bienvenu, Ca
shier; M. Ducrest, Assistant Cash.
Ter, P. A. Bienvenu, Clerk.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-18
LOCAL NEWS.

Just in One Automobile Bug
gy 10 horse power. direct from
factory, for sale by l.. 9. Duchsmp
st. John and Ruth re6neries
have finished their grinding this
week which was long one.
We have just received car load
of Buggies. see them before buy
ing, our prices speak for them
selves-Duchamp Hardware Co.
Ship your cotton to Olivier
VOORHEES, & Lowry, 922 Gravier
street, New Orleans if you want
the highest market price for your
cotton.
We are now displaying most
elegant line of Dress Goods, we
have goods to suit every taste, aud
solicit your visit to our store,-K.
Schwartz & Co.
This week WAS cold one, there
was ice several times and heavy
white frosts. The planters would
need several days of dry weather
in order to dry the land 80 that
blowing and other field work can
be done.
The Progressive League held
an important meeting Monday
night and discussed several i'm
portant public matters that will
be pushed vigorously.
Every man in st. Martin parist
who loves freedom and liberty
who hates and despires boss rule
aud oppression, will vote agains
the Broussard- Domengeaux tick
ct, from top to bottom. Destro!
| the oppressive bosses and the PEG
| pie will rule. q. ..a.
II Get your CHtton Meal from L
! Bienvenu. Free delirery.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-18
The Pellerin Ticket.

Sheriff
Joseph Pellerin
Clerk of Court
A. A. Morrow
Coroner
DR.. D. j. Gragnon
Assessor
Nj. J. VOORHEES,
Representatives
Wade o. Martin
Stanley Guilbeau
State Senators
A. V. Fournet
Jos. A. Provost
Police Jury LIST Ward
Frank L. Guilbeau
Jules Bonrque
Justice of the Peace
John Franz
Eugene Freeman
Constebles
Adolphe Resweber
Carlos Bourque
Police Juror End Ward
Karl Larson
Justice of the Peace
j. A. Verret
Constable
l.. A. Mendoza
Police Juror Ord Ward
l.. q. Gauthier
Justice of the Peace
AIc6e WlltZ
Constable
Louis A. Potter
Police Juror 4th Ward
Aston Patin
Justice of the Peace
r. l.. Morrow
Ulysse Thibodeaux
Constables
Jules y. Hebert
Horace Allemand
Police Juror 5th Ward
Dan Martin
Justice of the Peace
A. A. Dupre
Constable
Drauzin Angel
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-18

FOR SALE-l40 arpantS good land ~
miles from town, all cultiva5le, having
3 cabins. stables, etc. at &3l 90 per ar
pcnt l.. Bienvenu, real estate agent
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-18

The removal of Jerry Gleason,
registrar of New Orleans means
that all the fraudulent registra-
tons will be removed from the
list aud only honest and legal vo-
ters will be permitted to vote.
The frauds removed means no
more reporters says Chairman
Sims, and this mean Wilkinson
will sweep New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. A. Bienvenu
visited New Iberia last Saturday,
returning home Monday.
Messrs. Alex. Pelleriu, Drauzin
Angalle and p. l.. Begnaud OF
Breaux Bridge were attending to
business here Monday.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-18
Notice of Withdrawal.

This is to give notice to the pub
lie that l have withdrawn as a can
didate for the Office of Constable
for the Third ward of st. Martin
Parish. j. b. SOLARl.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-18
FOR SALE.

A Coed Second Hand Piano for 836,
Il good bargain. X. DURAND.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-01-18

The Haywood Oil Co.. operat'
ing at Apse-la-Butte have brought
in a eusher Wednesday evening,
which is giving about one thou
sand barrels per day. This well
is not as deep as the Lake gusher'
and not giving as good result
This we'll is only short distance
from the Lake gusher.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-04
MINING NOTES
OF INTEREST
STOCK MARKET

The following quotations are fur
nished by the reliable brokerage f1rn
Of Kenneth Donnellan & Co.:
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-12-04
and returned.

The report calls attention to the
fact that provision has been made to
transport additional weights of mails
from Valdez to Fairbanks, Alaska, in
the four midwinter months, so as to
allow $4,000 pounds increase. The
weights on other main lines in Alas
ka also have been augmented.
Efforts of the department to es-
tablish semi-weekly sailings between
New York and Porto Rico, it is stat
ed, failed, the steamship companies
refusing to make any changes in
their practice of having sailings only
on Saturdays.
During the year additional parcel
post conventions were negotiated
with the Netherlands, Uruguay, Italy,
France and Austria, and the parcel
post rate of 20 cents pound to b.
livia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru was
reduced to IL cents a pound.