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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26
The Wednesday Club

The Wednesday Club had one
of its most delightful sessions at
the home OF Mrs. l. G. Uptegrove.
The subject for study and dis
cussion was, Longfellow, "The
Man and His Poems" Responses
to the roll call were quotations
from this poet and brought out
goodly number of his best
thoughts, "Longfellow," by Mrs.
Spears was paper full of inter-
esting incidents, Miss Hamilton's
"Review of the Courtship of Miles
Standish," was very entertaining
and showed that Miss Hamilton
had made a thorough study of the
poem. Mrs. Thompson's vocal
solo, ga Winter Lullaby was we'll
rendered and much enjoyed. The
ladies also appreciated Mrs. Longs
instrumental solo, '.Il Trovatore.'
Mrs. Nowlin's Paper, "Current
Events,.' brought them in touch
with many of the most important
happenings of the day. The
word drill conducted by Mrs.
Paul as is usual occasioned q
good deal of merriment as well as
proves itself great benefit. Mrs.
Long of Centralia and Mrs. Rec do
of Troy were guests of the Club.
Mrs. Uptegroye's refreshments
were delicious and intersperce ed
with Book Queries was fitting
climax for so pleasant an after
noon. The club adjourned "a
meet with Miss Katie RosenbuxS.
er July, 8. 8
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26

Grover Cleveland. That'rMr.
Cleveland was quite sick was well
known throughout the land,
but from all reports, his condition
was not supposed to be dangerous.
His death at this time comes as a
shock to the people. There was a
warm place in the hearts of the
American people for President
Cleveland irrespective of party
lines. He was President at a try
ing time, when the country was in
the midst of hard times and he
served the people we'll. Mrs.
Cleveland and the members of the
family have the sympathy of the
entire nation in their great
sorrow.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26
WEDDINGS.
PEMBERToN- HOPKINS.

PEMBERToN-H HOPKINS.
One OF the most beautiful we'd
dings OF the month of June was
solemnized at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robt. w. Hopkins, on the
evening OF June 23rd, when their
daughter, Miss Nena became the
bride of Mr.. Lee VI. Pemberton of
st. Louis.
The spacious grounds we're
brilliantly illuminated with Japa-
nese lanterns and benmed forth
genial hospitality which is
characteristic OF This home. The
guests were met By Mr. ani Mrs.
r. S. Paul who welcomed them in
their usual happy manner, and
bright conversation and peals of
merry laughter rang through the
house.
Promptly at the appointed hour
Mr.. Chas. Hopkins conducted
Miss Genieveve Barley to the
instrument and to the strains of
Mendelshons Wedding March the
bridal party entered the parlor.
First came Mics Margarete Chaplin
and Ed Vandiyer followed by the
bride and groom. They were met
by Rev. 7. NJ. Green, who in the
most beautiful and impressive
manner took the marriage vows.
| To the strains of Loheugrin the
party repaired to the dining room
where most delicious refreshments
were served By Miss Bessie Hop
kins. The decorations Sain this
room were unusually beautiful.
The color scheme being green
and white and was carried out in a
most attractive style.
The bride was gowned in a
dainty Princess of French Lawn
and Valencienes lace, while the
/ brides maids dress was OF hand
embroidered handkerchief linen.
This union is most happy one
and the young couple start down
the pathway OF life with bright
| prospects. Their host of friends
wish for thend<a long, blissful and
prosperous welded life.
They will make their home in
st. Louis where the groom has a
lucrative position in the Post Of
! fee.
The guests from distance
were Mr.. and Mrs. Pembertou and
daughter Miss Susie, Mr.. and Mrs.
ALI Davault, Mr.. and Mrs. Laven-
der, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Knox, Mr..
and Mrs. Kiser Wilson of New
Flarence; Prior Pemberton of st.
/ Charles, and Mr.. and Mrs. G. c.
Long of Centralia.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26
BuckLEN.s ARNlcA sALvE WINS

BUCkLEN'S ARNlCA SALVE WINS
Tom Moore, of Rural Route 1,
Cochran, Ca, writes, 81 had a
bad sore come on the instep of my
foot and could find nothing that
would heal it until / applied
BuckIen's Arnica Salve. Less
than half of q 25 cent box won the
day for me by affecting q perfect
cure" Sold under guarantee at
Crump & Kidwell's drug store.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26
GROVER cleveland
PASSES AWAY.
The Last of the Ex-Poesi-
dents Dies at 9 200 q. M,
Wednesday.

The nation mourns the passing
away, Wednesday morning of one
OF its most distinguished and high
ly honored citizens, Elk President
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26
Tried To Xiii Herself,

Mrs. Elizabeth Perry of No. 104
Chestnut St., st. Louis, formerly
of this city, is reported in the Re-
public of Wednesday as having
tried to end her life by taking car
bolic acid. Her landlady snatch
ed the bottle from her lips.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26
Coal

Don't fail to look at our con-
tract on Coal as you will save
money. We guarantee prices un-
til Apr. 1st, 1909. Have now sold
ten cars. Now is the time to
make your contract.
PRAIRIE MILLING COMPANY
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26
SWARTZ-DAyIDSON

On Thursday, June IS, 1903 Mr..
Sylvester G. Swartz OF Colorado
and Mrs. Sarah A. Davidson were
united in marriage, Rev. I. M.
Green oficiatiug. Mr.. and Mrs.
Swartz will make this city their
home for the present.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26

DR.. j. A. Phillips, Vet erinary
Surgeon and Dentist, Office at
Bob Caruthers, is kept busy most
of the time and is reported to be
quite successful in his line.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26
LOCAL and PERSONAL
Personal Mention and Local
Happenings of Interest In
and About Montgomery

~. II. NUNS OI hdushS Olty was
here Sunday.
Miss Edwards of Arkansas is the
guest of Miss Virginia Hudson.
Miss Edward of Fort Smith,
Ark.is visiting Miss nellie Hudson.
EsBruno Bait is having grana-
told walk laid in front of his place.
High Hill and Wellsville, each
will have a fourth of July colebra-
ton.
Mrs. James Webb and daughter
spent Saturday and Sunday in
Foristell.
Mrs. Fl. p. Reed of Troy, Mo-,
is spending the week with Mrs.
w. w. Hammack.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buell. Hensley re-
turned from their wedding trip to
Colorado Springs.
Sheriff George e. Earnest at
tended the Odd Fellows Picnic at
Bellflower last Wednesday.
Miss Grace Tate returned Mon
day from a visit to DR.. and Mrs.
j. j. Taylor at Big Springs.
Mrs. Jas. Brown was called
away to Olney on account of the
illness of her sister, Mrs. Schead-
er.
Mrs. Frank Hensley of Buell.
spent Wednesday and Thursday
the guest of John T. Hensley and
wife.
If you want $500 chautauqua
sea son ticket for $3.50, you will
have to hurry. They are about
all sold.
Mrs. Harry Greedwood of
Tri nidad, Colorado spent the past
week with her grandparents Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. White.
Mrs. Mary White of Columbia
spent several days the guest of
Mrs. R. G. White. She will teach
in ST. Louis again this winter.
DR.. d. w. Graves and wife of
St. Louis spent Saturday and
Sunday the guest of the formers
D arents d. w. Graves and wife.
The Ladies Missionary Society
of the Baptist chuich will meet at
the church Friday afternoon at
2:30 p. m. Mrs. Ella Hewitt,
President.
The Chautauqua tickets at S1.50
are going rapidly. If you have
not secured your tickets yet you
will find it is to your advantage to
do SO at once.
Services at the Baptist church
Su nday morning and evening.
Ever body is most cordially in
vited to worship with us.
T. M. GREEN, Pastor.
Miss Lulu. Wilson has returned
from her visit at Moscow and
Hawk Point. She was accom-
pa MED home by her aunt, Mrs.
Mary Culp, who still has many
friends here.
Before contracting for your coal
supply for the coming season il
will pay..you to talk it over with
Mr.. Stever of the Electric Light
Plant. He is in position to save
you money.
The Picnic given by the Odd
Fellows at Bellflower Wednesday
was well attended and was 9
grand success. A large number
of candidates were among the
crow wd meeting their friends ant
ma king.new acquaintances.
The irregularity of the trains
during the flood period reminds III
of the announcement of X ansal
editor, about the running time o
the road which passed through hi
town, he said, "trains are du'
when you.see the smoke"
The people Of this city and vi
cinity have ibeen enjoying a car
nival thiss week under the man
agement of The Famous Macl
Amuse ment company. If yo,
have not attended the Carniva
yet, there. Is yet time. Go. an
spend the evening seeing tn
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26
Cemetery Association Meeting

Cemetery Association Meeting
The Cemetery Association will
hold meeting at the Court House
Friday night June 20, at s o'clock.
All persons interested in the
work of the Association are cor
daily invited to be present.
The biggest Ball Game of the
season Sunday, Montgomery VS..
Pinnell Blues.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26
Coal

am going to handle coal of all
kinds. Your patronage solicited.
j. r. Scale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
FINCHER-HINEs.

Evergreen. Nov. Especial. IA pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of MT. J F. Fincher yes terday afternoon at 9 o'clock, when Miss Pearl Fincher and MT. Eli Hines were united in marriage
 To the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march. rendered by Mrs Hall, they entered the parlors from the hall unattended, and marched to the place of celebration, where they were united in marriage by Rev. Hall.
 The home was prettily decorated in Southern smilax and potted plants.
 The bride was becomingly gowned in a blue toilar made suit with hat and gloves to match.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hines left immediately after the ceremony for the home of the groom's parents, where they will spend thanksgiving. after which they will be at home at the residence of Mrs. M. V. Martin.
 They received many handsome pres ents.
 The out of town guests were Mrs. Malcom, of Andalusia. sister of the bride, and Miss Nell Hines. of Brew ton, sister of the groom.
 Mrs. Donie Burt and Miss Nodie Gault are in Mobile this week at- tending the reunion. They are the guests of Mrs. W. F. Smith.
 Sheriff Irwin is in Mobile on busi- ness.
 Mrs Hernandez and Mrs Rob Beatty. of Birmingham. are spending Thanksgiving with Mrs. W. IF Moores.
 Mrs. Addin Smith, of Milton. Fla, is visiting her parents MT. and Mrs c. S. Can't
 MT. Ted Can't is spending the day in Andalusia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
PARRISH-MULLEN.
Wedding of a Popular Young Couple
 at DOfhan


 at DOthan.
 Dothan. Nov. 26.-(SpeciaL )--At 10:S0 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of the mother, Mrs. M H. Parrish, her charming daughter. Miss Shirley, was united in marriage to MT. Frank I. Mullen. The home was beautifully and tastefully decorated with palms and ferns for the occasion and a few intimate friends and rela- tives of the contracting parties as- sembled to witness the ceremony.
 The beautiful ring ceremony was most impressively performed by Dr. w. P. Hurt. pastor of the Foster Street Methodist Church. The bridal chorus was sweetly sung by the church choir and Mrs. B. J. Grant | also sang a solo in a sweet and tender manner.
 Delicious punch was served to the guests in the reception hall. and on a large table were displayed many cost ly wedding presents. which attest the high esteem in which this popular couple are held. In a dainty little volume the invited guests registered | their names.
 Miss Parish is a favorite in Dothan society and is admired for her beauty and many graces of heart and mind Mir Mullen is one of the proprietors l of the Hotel Mullen, and is one of the city's most promising young business men.
 After the wedding MT. and Mrs Null len left over the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad for a tour through Florida | amid showers of rice and best wishes by a host of friends who had gath cred at the station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
STRIKE CALLED OFF
LoNGsHoREMEN ASK FOR THEIR
 OLD JOBS.
They Win He Taken Back As Inc dividuals, But The Imported Men Will Be Given The
 Preference.


 Pensacola. Fla, Nov, 26-(Special) -The strike of the longshoremen In the employ of the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad has been called off, and this morning the two or three hun dred men who walked out one week aso' appeared on the three export wharves of the company and asked Tor their old positions.
 The wharfmasters of the various wharyes told the men that they would De taken back as individuals. but that the imported laborers would be given the preference of work. and would be kept as long as they desired employ ment. The company has about 250 men here from Kentucky. mostly rom Louisville, and they were brought here at considerable expense, and the company is now paying them the same rate of wages as the old men, and in addition their board and feed and extras such as tobacco. The new men are housed in cars, and guarded by detectives and policemen. and while the old men have appeared and many have gone to work the new ones will not be sent back at once as the strikers might change their minds and go on another strike as soon as the imported men left. The wharves of the company are now crowded with the largest number of vessels known in many months, every berth at the three long wharves being occupied by vessels either loading or discharging cargo, and today, with the return of the old men the largest forces are be- ing worked known in year or more.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
Turper-Goodhue Wedding.

Miss Heurte Goodhue and Mir. Lewis E. Turner were quietly married last evening at s:30 o'clock at the Broad Street Presbyterian Church. Rev. NIGEL roy performing the ceremony in the presence of relatives and few inti- mate friends
 There were no attendants. the bride and groom entering he church together to the Lohengrin wedding march play ed by Mrs. Crane.
 The altar was simply but prettily decorated with ferns and white chry- santhemums and the bride made a charming picture in gown of Alice blue trimmed in net, with hat to match and a bouquet of white chrysanthe- r1ums.
 Many pretty presents were received by thls happy young couple who, i'm rnediately after the ceremony. were driven to their new home on Broad and Savannah Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
ALBRIGHT CASE
 WILL co TO JURY TODAY

Gadsden Nov. 26.-(Special )---1n the trial of Green Albright in the crinai- nal division of the City Court today. the whole time was taken up by the arguments of the attorneys.
 Solicitor Boykin made the opening statement for the State this morning and was followed by Albright's att torneys who held the floor until noon.
 At ? o'clock this afternoon MT. Boy kin began the final summing up or the states case, and 1t was o'clock before he was ready to leave the fate of the accused in the hands of the
 Because of the lateness of the hour, the charge of the judge was postponed until tomorrow morning and court ad- journed for day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
PENSACOLA
Auto Ride for Senators Bankhead and
 Yabnston

Senators BankheAd and Johnston and other distinguished visitors were given an automobile ride to South End, on the Shell Road yesterday afternoon by seVs eral members of the joint committee of the three commercial organizations of Mobile. The guests were Senators Bank head and Johnston; Captain W. P Lay. of Gadsden, Ala; Colonel R. H. Pear son, and MT. Bolton Galbreath. of Birm- ingham, and Congressman John l.. Bur nett, of the Seventh District. On their return to the city a substan- tial fish and oyster supper was enjoyed at Klosky's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
Hopeful for Route Agents.

The business interests of the city are hopeful that when the special commit tee of the Commercial and Industrial Association goes to Washington short ly that 1t will show the postal authori- ties the necessity of having route agents on the Sunday trains over the Louisville and Nashville from Selma to Pensacola and from Selma to Myr- 'tlewood.
 At present the route agents on these trains do not work on Sunday and this causes considerable inconvenience to the general public.
 The membership of the committee are of the opinion that when they lay this matter before the proper official that 1t will result in the esta blishment Of the route agents on these Sunday trains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
cOneorala Clubs Hunt.

One of the largest hunting parties ever to go from a city in this state left Pensacola this morning and last night, when the annual hunt of the Concordia Club commenced. and which Is to be concluded tomorrow morning. The hunters numbered seventy-eighI composing two teams who are to fight for supremacy in the annual hunt of the social club, the losing team to pay for a game supper which is to be enjoyed by the entire membership Saturday night. Every section of the country within eighty miles of Pensa- cola is to be covered by the hunters. and game of all kinds Is to be killed. each bird, duck. turkey or deer to count a certain number of points. This hunt has been an annual event for a long number of years, and is looked forward to with much interest, not only by the members and those composing the two teams, but also by the citizens who watch with inter est its outcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
AN ITCHING PALM
No Cure for IL. Other Forms of
 Itching Preferable.

There is no cure for an itching palm the money kind. Even poelam, the new skin discovery. cannot help it. But when it comes to eczema, the most an- moving of itching skin troubles. poslam will stop the itching at once and cure the worst cases in few days. So with hives rash, scables. split toes, piles. and scaiy scalp. all of which are different forms of eczema, accompanied by severe itching and caused by ina- perfect digestion and careless diet.
 Poslam comes in two dollar jars. but fifty cents worth will answer in cur ing any of the diseases mentioned. It can be had of any druggist. E. c. Fowler makes a speciality of IL.
 That results are immediate will be amply demonstrated overnight by the use of the experimental sample which the Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twenty-hfth Street. New York City, per. to any one who will write for 1t.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
News of Mobile Society


twin sister, Miss Alma Leftwich. who was gowned in a princess dress of light tan and carried a bunch of cream Goa ored chrysanthemums The bride was lovely in a handsome travelling dress of royal blue with hat to match and carrying a bouquet of brides roses
 Mir A. J. Lee was best man and the ushers were Messrs. D. W. Partridge, A. F. Norquist. Harvey Lassiter of Selma, and Walter Baker Harris. of Tusca- loosa.
 Immediately after the ceremony. Mir. and Mrs. Lassiter, who were the re- cipients of hearty congratulations and many lovely presents, left for New Or- leans to spend their honeymoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
NEGRoEs rN NOBILE.
Cornerstone of an Exhibit Hall is
 U,afM.

Cornerstone of an Exhibit Hall ia
 Laid.
 Mobile Nov. 2e.-(Special. 1.-The cor nerstone of the main exhibit hall of the National Negro Fair Association. was laid this afternoon on the grounds near Prichard station.
 The service was conducted by the wss conducfed by McCants Stewart, q negro lawyer of Portland, Ore.
 There are to be celebrations lasting until Saturday night. At Dixie Park tonight T W. Taylor of Howell. Mich, made an address.
 Friday night M. c. B. Mason of Cin- cinnati will speak. Bishop H. M. Turner of Nashville, will speak satur- day night.
 There are commissioners sent here from twenty seven States, and all will make short addresses during the three days. New Orleans Is represented by J. A. Allen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
setback To Paving.

The movement to re-pave Palafox Street, the principal thoroughfare of the city met with unexpected setback last night. when the city council tabled the estimate of the city engi- neer looking toward the repaving Of the street. The engineer had worked upon the recommendation or the mayor, and had figured that the total outlay from the city would be less than s5.oOO for this work. the re- naInder of the expense being defrayed bv the abutting property owners and inc street railway company. the lat ter having double track, and it was avnected that the very dilapidated thoroughfare would receive attention at such low cost, but the council tabled the entire correspondence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
To Visit Taft,

At general meeting of the mem bers of the Chamber of Commerce. fol- lowing the session of the directors who extended an invitation to Presi- dent-elect Taft to embark on his trip to Cuba from this port, 1t was decid- ed to send a delegation to meet Judge Taft and extend the invitation.
 Tho Chamber of Commerce Is very desirious of having the judge either embark on his trip from Pensacola or else return by way of this city, and In order to impress him with the fact that such is desired a delegation will probably be sent to interview him. If he accepts an elaborate entertainment will be planned for him and his par ky
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
p.rI og EnrInnd gtatement,

London. Nov. 26.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of England shows the following changes:
 Total reserve decreased. 347.o00 pounds sterling.
 Circulation increased. 123.0o0.
 Bullion, decreased, 224.222.
 Other securities, increased. 3,40s, 900. Other deposits increased 27s.0oO. Notes reserve decreased 3S0.O00. Government securities unchanged. The proportion of the banks rs- serve to liability this week is 4S. s2 per cent; last week 1t was 5s.s7.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
Leftvieh Ls.s,ter Wedding.

At noon today, just after the close ol the Thanksgiving service at the St |. Francis Street Methodist Church, the marriage of Miss Velma Leftwich. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Left wich to Mir. John Darby Lassiter. was prettily celebrated. Palms formed an effective setting for the bridal party and the ceremony was performed by Rev. H. II. McNeil in the presence of a large gathering of friends.
 The brides only attendant was her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
Thrown Into Banl.ruptcy.

D. J. Wilkinson, doing a general merchandise business at Lamlson, Will cox County, has been thrown into in- voluntary bankruptcy upon petition of three of his creditors in this city. The petitioners are Hubbard and Clay, R. H. and W. c. Agee, and c. W. Hoop CT and Co. Henry L.. Jones of this city has been named as receiver.
 MT. Wilkinson has been doinS a general merchandise business at Lam ison for several years. and his financial distress is attributed to the recent panic, coupled with bad collections du- ring the past year.
 Besides the three petitioners it is also understood that he has other cred itors in Selma and a number in Mobile. The assets and liabilities are not known yet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
Inekaon-MlIler Wedaine.

An out-of-town wedding of interest to many Mobilians was that of Mir. Absa- lom Jackson. Jr., to Miss Willie Hous- ton Miller. daughter of Mrs. Ella Mil- Ter.
 The wedding took place yesterday in Fulton, Ky. the home of the bride, ana Mir. and Mrs. Jackson left for Mobile.
 Mir. W. M. Turner. of Mobile, was the best man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
THANKSGIVING IN MOBILE.
RusRuess Houses Closed and a General
 Holiday Observed.

Mobile Nov. 26.-(Special al)-rhanks- giving Day was fttingly observed in Mobile, all banks, courts and principal business houses closing for the entire dav while others closed a portion of inc day that their employees might par take of Thanksgiving dinner with their families
 At the jail. police station, poor house and all other like institutions. dinners were served to the inmates. the collec- tions being taken up and the dinner provided for by Rev. A. F. Owens af- ter his custom each year. The day as a whole was fittingly observed and was given over to pleasure.