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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
officers Were Installed.

4 we'll attended meeting of Birm- ingham Council, Knights of Columbus, was held this afternoon in the hall on First Avenue. and the officers recently elected were installed. M. Mahorner of Mobile, one of the prominent State officers of the Knights of Columbus. installed the officers. A luncheon was served after the meeting.
 The two divisions of the Order of Railroad Conductors, installed officers this afternoon at & well attended meet ing held in the Maccabee Temple on Fourth Avenue. After the installation exercises. a banquet was enjoyed at the Birmingham Hotel. Several toasts were responded to and the affair was interesting.
 The Birmingham local of union mu- sicians held a well attended meeting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
Fine Church Rennrt.

The services at the First Christian Church of Birmingham. Rev. Allen R. Moore. pastor. were gwen over this morning to more of an annual meeting of the congregation. departments of the church organization making a report and the pastor commenting thereon. The statistics showed that the mem bership of the church at the beginning of this year Is 397 with ninety nom residents, making total of 4S7. Losses by deaths. removals and transfers to other congregatioE has aggregated ffty-two. Additions by confession and letter during the past year numbered eighty-thres
 The present membership is 5l9, of which 442 sare resident members Eight thousand dollars was raised during the year and current expenses kept up. The church debt of nearly $5 ,O0O was paid off and $15OO additional raised for missions. making the total nearly $l0,000. The reports caused considerable good feeling among the members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
Inportant Decisions to be
 Made tn Baseball Circles

ness of the situation and are believed to be disposed to make some conces- sions to the smaller organizations.
 The problem of drafting and purchas- ing players is the point at issue. The complaint of the existing practice in this\ regard comes principally from Class A teams. which have been rid- dled each year by the majors. In or der to get players cheap the National and American League teams have been in the habit of taking them from the smaller organizations. going even as low as Class D teams. in order ito avoid having to pay a good price to the Glass A teams. The minor leaguers believe that the only way to wipe out the evil is to reach an agreement limiting the drafting and purchasing of players to six or seven men to team each sea son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
PRELIMINARY TRIAL OF
 YOUNG KNIGHT TUESDAY
]" To Be -Arraigned on Charge of Mur
 dering Henry Burgess In Octoh.r

Evergreen, Jan. 5.-(SneciaI rh
 preliminary trial of James M. Knight young white man IS years of are who was arrested last Wednesdav h,, SherlH J. F. Irwin on warrant sworn out before Justice w. D. Atkin- son by Detective F. D. Jaudon, of Nash VIle, charging him with the murder of Henry Burgess, on October 10 last year, while out hunting, will be held before Justice Atkinson. Tuesday. in stead of Monday. as previously stated.
 There are nearly fifty witnesses to be examined and the entire day will prob ably be consumed. Hamilton and Crumpton will represent the defendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
.a- nnIinr CriticnIIr III.

Evergreen. Jan. 5.-(Speci9l)-W. l. Railey. one of Evergreen's best known citizens. and who is held in high es- toay, hv his numerous friends here and elsewhere. who was stricken with par slvsis last Wednesday night at the family home in this city. is still in serious condition and little hopes are entertained for his recovery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
AnnauIt is Charged.

Lige Chester. negro, was arrested at 3 o'clock this morning by Deputy Sheriffs Dean and Courson, on cnarge of assault with intent to murder. IL is alleged that he shot another negro several days ago.
 Archie Singleton, another negro, was arrested this morning by the same dep uties on a charge of assault with weapon, it being alleged he struck woman with a bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
Countx Attornevn Meet.

Lewistown. Ind. Jan. 5.-County at- torneys of Idaho are assembling here for the annual meeting of their State association. at which will be discussed legislative and other matters of com mon interest. The convention will be- in session three days. concluding with a bancuet Wednesday night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
Lnhre of Sorrow.

King Solomon Lodge No. 46O, An cient Free and Accepted Masons held a Lodge of Sorrow this afternoon In the Masonic Temple. The attendance was large. A number of addresses were made in eulogy to deceased breth- ren. King Solomon Lodge Is one or the progressive Masonic fraternities or the Birmingham district, and members of the order from all parts of this section of the State attended Wor- shipful Master J. J. Wirth presided at the meeting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
PEACE AT ANY COST.
President kavnnRuEh Wants No Slash
 With Majors.

Memphis Tenn. Jan. 5.-(Special)-- A C. Miller, Secretary to Southern League President Kavanaugh. who left Sunday for Cincinnati to represent the Southern League in conference between minor and major league mag mates, said he had instructions to vote for peace at any risk The Southern will try to prevent different classifi- cation of minor leagues from present conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
Meeting Was Postnoned.

The meeting which was to have been held this afternoon under the auspices of the Pastors Union at the First Methodist Church as thanksgiving service for the success of the cause of temperance. was postponed until next Sunday. This was done in order that no attention be taken from the cleo ton to be held Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Fourth National Bank of lontgomery will be held at it's banking rooms on Tuesday January 18. 1908, at o'clock. p. m. for the cleo tfon of Board of Directors and for fhe transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting
 Dec. 14, 1907. A. Joshua Jones.
 EaQhiar
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DIVIDEND NOTICE

The Exchange National Bank,
 Montgomery, Alabama. At meeting of the Directors of this Rank. held today. the usual semi-a annual dividend of three per cent was declared on fta capital stock. payable on and after Jan nary 1st. 1908. SYLVAN BAUM,
 Cashier. December seth. 1901. -14t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
Eamous Ruaainn c,nminr.

Liverpool Jan. 5.-Among the nota- bles sailing for New York on the Car mania today is Prof. Paul M Arilu- koff, leader of the Constitutional Dem ocrats in the Russian Duma. While in America Professor Milulxoff will speak on political matters and endeavor to interest the American public in the fight for governmental reform in Rus sia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Alabama Lumber O.. will move about Innuary lst to corner Lawrence and Co., Tnnnbus streeta and in order to have to move only as small part of our stock as possible, we will offer special low prices On everything on hand at our present loca- tfon Phone sos for estimates.
 ALA. LUMBER CO. Jos Gies, Prop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stockholders af the First National Bank of Montgomery will be held at it's banking rooms on Tues day. January 14th. 1908. at i2 o'clock, noon: for the ell ction of a Board of Directors and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meet ing.
 December 18th. 1901 --tf A. s. WOOL FOLK. Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
VIOLATIONS OF LAW.
Labor Commissioner Issues Statement
 on Child Labor Violations.

Albany. N. Y. Jan. 5-In a statement given out tonight. Commissioner John Williams. of the State Labor Depart ment, gives a resume of violations of the labor law, particularly child labor cases, brought into court during the three months ending December 31 last Commenting on child labor cases. Com missioner Williams says:
 The result of our punitive proceed ings is far from satisfs etorv Ir
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

At meeting of the directors of the Fourth National Bank held this day at lts offica. Montgomery. Alabama, a semi annual dividend of { per cent on its capi- tai stock was declared. payable on and after January l. 1903
 A. J. JONES. Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
ra vurv to Meet,

Tba Januarv term of the CrImlnaI corrt of Jefferson County will start tomorrow and the grand jury will De pc organized. Judge D. A. Green VIII charge the jury and instruct them m m their duty. Inasmuch as numDer oi matters pertaining to gambling pro hibition and bribery are to be present ed the grand jury is likely to nave busy time of It.. 4p
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
Wnnta to Locate Son.

Sheriff Higdon is m receipt or Iet- fer from Mrs. S. M. Bishop, of An niston' Ala, asking that effort be made to locate her son. Jim Austin Bishop, aged 19 years, who was working at the searles Coal Mines, in Tuscaloosa County. and has not been heard rom IT. since November 3, last The SneriII will give what assistance he can III locating the young man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

meeting of the Shareholders of The New Farley National Bank will be held at its banking house at 3:00 p. m. on Tuesday January a4th- 1908. for the election of a Board of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before it. L. W. TYSON,
 --tf. Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
sToCKHoLDERs MEETING

2 A meeting of the Shareholders of the Exchange a{ational Bank will be held at l1a banking house at noon on Tuesday. January i4 1908. for the election of a Hoard of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come ". sI.YvArN BAUM. cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING.

A meeting of the Shareholders of the Union Bank Trust Co. will be held at it's banking house at o'clock P. M. on Tuesday. January 14. 1908, for the election of a Board of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly . come before 1t.
 --tf MICHAEL CODY. President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06

U S. Enginet Office. VaEIiver Building, Montgomery Ala. Jan. ?. 1908. Sealed proposals for constructing one cerosted wooden hull will be received at this office until 12 noon. February 1. 1908. and then publicly opened. Information furnished on application. H. B. Ferguson. Capt. Engr's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06

this afternoon in the Eagles Hall and officers recently chosen were lnstaIleo. Phil Memoli, a well known cornet player, is now president Of the organ fzafinn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
DIVIDEND NOTICE

Union Bank q Trust Co.
 At a meeting of the Directors of this Eank. held today, the usual semi-annuai dividend of three per cent was declared on it's capital stock. payable on and after Jan uaxy list. 1908. MICHAEL CODY.
 President. December 30th, 1907. --i4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06

[ hereby announce myself candidate for Treasurer of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Democratic Party
 GEO. Fl. SHACKELFORD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06

hereby announce myself candidate for the office of County Treasurer sub- ject to the action of the Democratic Primary. J. H. SMITH.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06

hereby announce myself a candidate foI the office of Tax Assessor of Montgom- cry County. subject to the action of the Democratic party S. A. SOLOMON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
~~-~---~-~------~-~ FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Dem
 ocratic Party. CHAS. B. TEASLEY.
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FOR TAX AssEssOR.

hereby announce myself a candidate for the Office of Tax Assessor of Montgomery County. subject to the action of the Dem ocratic primary. MORGAN s. GILMER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
FOR TREASITRER.

! hereby announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 VILLA NJ E. WHITING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06

hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Dem ocratie party. C. P. ANDERSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
GsnE CNAT
 ksI01IlYS
NOTICE

ws win sell at 10 o'clock this morning et tur Storage Warehouse on Coosa Street. enc car of paper bags to pay storage and chfl res- United Selling co. lit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
Sporting Gossip.

Unless changes occur in the future. the managerial list for the Southern League season of 1908 is complete.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
If an Advertisement Con- vinCes You, Stay Convinced
VxTHEN you read in this paper the ad-

xxTHEN you read in this paper the ad-
 WV vertisement of manufacture who has paid for the space used, to convince you that it is to your interest to buy his goods, > and you go to dealer where such articles are usually handled for sale, do not let the dealer or one of his clerks sell you something else which he claims is "just as good" If an advertisement convinced you, 1t was be- cause of the element of truth which it con- tained. We accept only such advertisements as we believe truthfully describe the goods for sale
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06

gentle and invigorating game than ever before. s ' The foilowfng. Is the score of the Nicholson handfcap.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06

Work on the new links Is progress sing finely. They will be in excellent condition early in the spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06
DIVIDEND No. 73

FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
 Montgomery, Ala. Al q meeting of the Directors of this Bank. held today. the usual QUARTERLY DxNIpEND of two per cent @ per cent) WAs declared payable on and after Janu- ary And. to stockholders of record Decsm- Der 31. 1907.
 December si. 1907. @-fw Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-06

Bill Bernhard. the Nashville nano,,o,. writes to friends here that he has, ali the confidence ;n the world in tba Ditchirs oalIhy southern climate for his weak to p1'IrInH forrS am arm He expects 9 return Tn eodore Breitensetein. Otis Stockdaie ceded him. ii"'e pre-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-03-06
Obituaries

Head waters, Va, Maj, 2. SlUdf
community was shocked on Feb,
18th, when tile sad intelligence
was received that Mrs L NJ Carweil
was dead. Mrs Carwell was SICK
only n few days with that f "a
disease pneumonia, and Oh Feb.
18th she passed silently away to
her reward beyond the river. She
was the daughter of James and
Rebecca Douglass and was born at
Mcdowell, W., Jan. IL, 1854 She
leaves four sisters. Mrs 5 b Crum.
NETT. Mt Scion, Va, Mrs Il y
Miles, French Creek, W Va, Mrs
NC Carwell, Dunleyie, W. Va, and
Mr. Il N Simmons, Alexandria, W
Va. Interment took place at the
cemetery at this place. And al
most before the sorrowing friends
had reached their several homes
the word came that the pale mes,
senger upon the white steed called
Death-had again visited this grief
stricken home and not being salts
fled with having taken away the
mother called also the father, Mr..
J w Carwell, who died Feb q,
1908. just three days after his wife
h,d hSen t.ken away. he also died
of pneumonia.
MIR CarweIl was born at Middle
brook, Va, April 9th 1854, and was
the son of John and Sophonia Car,
well. He leave, FIVE brothers and
one sister, Mrs E e Tisdale, Barter
brook. Va, Messrs j NJ Carwell,
Jacksonville. H., II A Carwell,
Lenna, ILL.,, Il E Carwell, Zetta, Va,
S M Carwell, Cherry Valley, Ark,
J b Carwell, Richmond, Va.
A double funeral service was
held at the church here Sunday
morning, Feb 23d. bY Rev MIR.
! Young of Mcdowell and then the
remains of MIR Carroll was bourD
BY tender hands to the cemetery
and laid by the side of his beloved
wife. Nj, and Mrs Carwel are sur
vived by three children, one dangh-
ter, Miss Nettie Carwell, and two
sons. J Edgar and John A Carwell,
who have the sympathy Of the en-.
tire community in this their sad
bereavement. The Master has said
will be a father to the fatherless
and will not forsake you, for as you
pass down through the rivers l
will not let the waters overflow
YOU, and as you pass through the
fire | will not let it burn you,
neither will | let the flames klndle
about you. And when LIES work
is all finished and when they meet
father and mother over on the
other shore where there is no more
sorrow, then they shall know why
this great sorrow was laid upon
them.
Those attending the funeral and
burial from distance were Mr. and
Mrs r e Carwell, son and daugh-
ter of Zetta, Va, and Miss Annie
Propst of Staunton, Va. Friend
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-03-06
From CrabbOttom

Feb. 2e-At her home in Crab.
bottom, Mrs Rebecca Halterman,
wife of Albert Halterman and SIS
ter Miss Mary, Mark A Jno D.,
Isaac B, and VIM. M, Simmons,
departed this life Sunday evening
after an illness of several weeks.
Aged 4S years 7 months and 70
DAYS.
Mrs Halterman was consistent
member of the nj. Il. Church,
South for several years.
Thus a devoted wife, a loving
sister a kind peighbor, and one
highly respected by all who knew
her has been called to her reward
beyond the grave.
Tuesday morning after a short
service held at the house by her
pastor, Rev T NJ Swami, her BODY
was laid to rest in the family bury,
ing ground. Despite the chilly
air and snow storm large crowd
mbled to pay last tribute OF
respect to the departed.
NIX Simmons little child that
had mild case of diptheria is get
ting along nicely.
There is quite a good bit of sick.
ness about here at this time, but
no one seriously i'll We are glad to
say.
II still continues to winter and
some of our roads are impossible
vet on account Of the large snow
drifts. An effort will be made by
our citizens soon to sufficiently
open the road so that our faithful
mail man, Mr. Johnston, may travel
in vehicle.
Owing to the deep SHOWS but
few wagons have been to Staunton
since the HOLIDAYS. therefore, the
supply of groceries, such as flour,
salt, sugar, and lamp oil is getting
a little short with our merchants
This shortage will be overcome
when teams return that are on the
road this week.
Some our merchants and me-
chanics have had goods at Barlow
station since the first of January.
and the prospects are good for
them to stay there for while vet.
X
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-03-06
From Illinois
Feb. "a, '08

Fe0 "a, 10
Editor Recorder
| thought would drop you a
few items how the weather w&s in
Mclean Co. .Aii. Recently it snow
ed for several days, followed by
high winds until the snow had
drifted 6 and 7 feet deep in the
roads. The roads had to be opened
before the mails could get around.
1t was .!he worst snow we have had
for years. The weather hasn't
been very cold, the lowest was 10
degrees.
| often think Of my childhood,
the hills, mountains, and the beau
tiful streams. 1t has been 81 years
this month since | saw them There
are lots Of my old friends would
like to see, but most of them have
gone. | have been a Recorder
reader ever since leaving my native
county. | like to read its pages,
and wish it long and happy life.
Jno w Gardner
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-03-06
Obituary.

The death angel came to our vi
cinitv, on the Cowpasture River
near Laurel Gap. and took away,
with that fatal disease pneumonia,
Mr. and MRS. w Carwell-one on
the 18th and one on the Dist OF
February, 1908. The old residents
say that they do not remember OF
such a thing occurring on this
River, before-taking away father
and mother in a couple of DAYS
They leave three children, Nettie,
Edgar, John, a girl they raised,
Minnie Peck, and number of rel
atives and friends to mourn their
loss.
They were good neighbors, al
ways ready TO attend the sick, and
will be greatly missed bv all.
Mr. Carwell was carpenter BY
trade, and has been working at
that for AZ years. His age was "
years, 10 months, and 10 days. AID
that Of his wife, "a years, ! month
and 7 days.
The deceased were followed by
the family and number OF friends
to Head Waters Chapel where the
funeral services were conducted by
Rev W G Young, of the Presbyter.
ian church, to which they be-
longed.
The remains were inferred III the
Head Waters cemetery.
The pall-bearers were; U A
Hupman, P V Hupman, } N Kin
caid, II Hodge, " A Armstrong,
and j W Armstrong.
A Friend.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-03-06
Whsrs The elussrass afsws'

There's land with mountains
towering,
Where the stormy CLOUDS hahg
lowering,
But whose slopes in spring are
Towering,
The land where the bluegrass
grows. .
ii.
There the freshest airs comfhih-
Down to the valleys deepest
dingle ,
But there's a warmth on hearth
and:shingle,
There where the bluegrass
grows.
III.
There the gentlest words are
spoken,
You receive the kindest token,
And the freest bread is broken, >.
There where the bluegrass
grows.
w.
There the speckled trout are leap
ing,
There the pheasant shy is Keep
ing,
And the deer in the fern asleep
ing,
A near where the bluegrass
grows.
v.
When I'm old and growing older,
And every year my heart beats
colder.
When it fails, o! may it moulder,
There where the bluegrass
grows.
H. M. MURRILL.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-03-06
hlsk's Forecast Per Harsh,

A feactiuiiary storih ptiio | il In
Progress as March comes in, ea'is.
ing change TO wainier. falling ba-
ronletef. cloudiness and storms.
The second of March, is the central
day of seismic period, extending
two to three days before and after
the noon hour OIL the End.
A regular storm period extends
from the 4th TO the 9th, being CEN
trail on the 9th.
A reactioftary~ storm period is
central on the lIth, 18th and 18th.
This period is at the center of the
Mercury period. The annual mag
netic and electric crisis also falls
centrally OIL March IL, extending
for several days on either side of
that date.
A regular storm period is central
on the II, covering the 10Th to
goth. The Mercury disturbances
culminate at this time with full
Moon on the 18th and Moon on
the celestial equator ON the 10th.
On and touching Tuesday, Wed
mes and Thursday, the 18th, 18th
and 10th, no central to northern
section should be surprised it one
of the greatest snow Llockades OF
the winter should strike it.
A reactionary storm period IS
central on the 22nd. 23rd and gath.
! Heavy storms and tidal waves are
just as apt to occur any time with.
in two or three weeks of the 22nd
Many sharp, disquieting squalls
and violent gales will however be
natural for several days, centering
on the 22nd, 23rd, and gath, CAL
ling for proper care of live stock,
nd many other interest likely to
be affected thereby.
A regular storm period covers
the last five days of March, being
central OH the Goth. The Moon is
in perigee OH the Goth and in con
junction with Earth and Sun OIL
the 31st, thus giving three new
moons for this month. Falling
barometers rising temperature,
cloudines and threatening condi-
tions generally will be noted in all
western sections early in this per-
iod; bat storms will not reach their
eliminating crisis until near the
end. say or the Both aud 3lst. The
temperature is apt to reach very
high readings, and the barometer
fall far below normal about 3lst.
in which events, storms and tidal
waves of dangerous proportions
will be more than probable within
thirty SIX hours Of midnight OIL the
31st.