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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
MOss-wILKINsON.
Wedding of Special Interest at Pratt
 yllIe.

Wedding of Special Interest at Pratt
 yllle.
 PrattvilIe Nov. 1S.-(Special. )--At ? o'clock in the Methodist Church oc- cured a social event of more, than passing notice in the marriage of Miss Genie Wilkinson. of this place, to MT. w. ". Moss of Maplesville. The bride. the daughter of Dr. J. E. Will kinson, is justly one of the most pop ular young ladies of Prattville. The church was deliberately decorated with nalms. smilax and chrysanthemurns D. ]. Mccord and J. NJ Tucker were ushers and G. B. Betty of. Montgom cry and .Dr. s. R. Parker of Mobile and N. H. Jordan with Misses Ruby Spigener. Delma Foster. Nonie McWil- . Hams. were the attendants. pr. J4 NJ. Moss. brother of the groom, was best man. Mrs. J. w. Brown of Bir- nninRham. sister of the bride, was natron of honor. and Miss Lucille VII kinson of Prattville was maid of hon. or The impressive ceremony was pro- nounced bv Rev. J. E. McCann. pas tor of the Methodist Church, in the presence of large congregation. The bride and groom left immediately for St. Louis and other points north for several days tour. Mir. Moss Is well and favorably known here having re- sided here for several years. Miss Wilkinson is the youngest daughter of pr. wilkinson. and a member of one of the most prominent families In the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
HALL-HoDesos WEDDING
srllnans Even. rake. Place |


 Brilliant Event Takes Place In
 Noble.
 Mobile Nov, 1s--(Special) ---Proml- nent among the social events of tnis season an. beautiful in its every de- tail was the wedding this evening at s:30 o'clock of Miss Helen Moreland Hall and Mir. Joseph Hodgson. Jr.
 Christ Church. which was filled with large and representative gathering never presented loVelier scene than on this occasion.
 Great clusters of white chrysan- themums in gorgeous bloom and auan- titles of graceful palms were used about the chancel and altar where feii the soft radiance of numerous whlt9 wax tapers. In the aisle. tall stands of white chrysanthemums marked the pews reserved for the family
 The choristers. singing the wedding march from Lohengrin. entered first and preceded the bridal party to the chancel. Next came the four usherS MT Ralph Stubbs of New York, MT. Melvin Billups. MT. Troost Parker anu Mir Harry Majerski. who were fol- lowed by the six little cousins Of the bride. Mary Warlng Harrison ana Barrie Lyons. Annie Rafael Boone and Marion Lyons. Alice Harrison ana Frances Inge. Each carried pasket of white chrysanthemums and were dressed entirely in white the only touch of color being given by the green sashes of the little girls and the boutonneires of lilies of the val lev worn by the bcys Next came the maid of honor, Miss Cary Hall, cousin of the bride. who was lovely plc- ture in a princess satin gown of pale green embroidered in applique Of the same shade and carrying cluster or white chrysanthemums. She precea- ed the radiant and lovely young bride, who entered on the arm of her uncle. MT. Henry Hall, and who wore an exquisite wedding gown of white satin in empire effect The yoks and sleeves were of net applique inset With uearls and about the. corsage was a garniture of pearls in strands ana medallions.
 Two long stoles, hand embroidered ani edged with satin fell from the shoulders to the bottom of the skirL back and front and ended with SIX tassels and the front of the skirt opened slightly over flounce of the net appliaue The veil of tulle which fen 10 the end of the very long train was caught to her pretty, dark hair hv A spray of orange blossoms ana s,s carried a bouquet of brides roses ana lilies of the valley.
 The wedding. party was met at the foot of the chancel by the groom ano his best man. Mir. Perrin Bestor. hers tha hetrothai service was performed bv Rev. pr. Matthew Brewster. After which, while the choir sang verse from .sThe Voice That BreatAed o'eI Eden'' the bride and bridegroom, maid of honor and best man, advanced te the altar.
 Immediately after the benedictior and signing of the register, the bridal party left the church to the strains of fine Mendelssohn wedding march.
 For the reception, which was given the bride by her aunt and Uncle MT and Mrs. Henry TIaii, at their home g27 Government Street. 1t being the anniversary of their own wedding day inc color tone of white and green wai still effectively carried out. and the ''chrysanthemum wedding" note accen- tuated in the lovely decorations The handsome home was ablaze with 1ighi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
News of pEontexnIIo.

Montevallo. Nov. 1S.-(Special J. Mrs. J Alex Moore and Miss Mlnna Grote are in Montgomery attending the State Federation of womens' Clubs.
 Mrs. D. L.. Wilkinson on Friday evening was the hostess at a large re- ception given in honor of Miss Irma Ellis of GreenvilIe.
 On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. M. P. Jeter entertained the Ladies' Emhroid- cry Club.
 Mrs. H. D. Latham was carried to Birmingham on Monday night to un- dergo treatment at St. Vincent's Hos- pitai.
 Marion, the little daughter of Mir. Maurice Jones' Williams, is very i'll with pneumonia. r
 The postoffice and store building be- ing erected by H. S. Latham is being rapidly completed and will make one of the handsomest business structures in town.
 pr. B. K. Parks last week moved into his recently completed residence.
 Mrs J. D. Storrs of Cincinnati has been the guest for several days of Mrs. Holbrook.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
cALHOUN-THORNToN.
Marriage of Prominent Young Persons
 ah TnIladewn.

Ae A0AIHOGBHs
 Talladega, Nov. 18.-( Special. )-To- day, at l o'clock, a pretty home we'd ding was solemnized at the homo of. Colonel and Mrs. J Melville Thornton, when their daughter, Emma. and pr. Alfred T. Calhoun of Cartersvtlle, Ga, were united in marriage. Rev. W. T. Andrews performed the ceremony.
 The program has been issued for teachers institute for Talladega Coun- ty to be held in this city on Dec 3 and 4. Superintendent John c. Williams expects a good meeting as all the white schools in the forty-four districts Of the county are now running.
 The Woman's Missionary, Union of the Coosa River Baptist Association meets in TaIladega Saturday.
 Col. Frank P. Mcconnell and his bride arrived in Talladega last night from Radford. Va. to spend few days with his mother before going to his home in Fort Smith, Ark.
 The fall meeting of the Birmingham Deanery will be held in St. Peters Church, Talladega. on Monday after noon, Tuesday and Wednesday morning, the 23rd and 18th instant. The Dean is the Rev T. J. Beard, D. D., of Bir- mingham. A cordial invitation Is ex- tended every one to attend all of the services, and the discussions of the various jects presented The fol- lowing program will be followed as closely as possible:
 Monday-s D. m.. women's Work in the Church. Addresses by the Presi- dent of the Diocesan Auxiliary. and others.
 Tuesday-9 a. m.. Morning Prayer.
 10 a. m., Holy Euch arist. II a. m Paper on Our People and Our Literature" by the Rev. J. 6. Glass of Anniston First speaker, Dr. Evans.
 m.. Business Session.
 2:3O D. m., Paper on The Sunday School and it's Possibilities.' by the Rev. J. H. Blaeklock of Anniston. The f3rst speaker, Rev. E. A. Penick of Tuscaloosa.
 3:SO D. m. Childrens gathering. 415 D. m., Paper on The Value of sociability as Factor in Church Prog ress,'' by the Rev. R De oyies e of f Birmingham. The hrst speaker, the Rev W. N. Claybrook of Btrming- ham.
 7:sO p. m., Evening prayer and ser
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
, HARRIs-wATKINs.
Notable Wedding at Troy Unites Prom gp fmant sPere0na

s.9s fment Persons.
 Troy, Nov. 1S.--(Special.) )--No we'd ding has eyer attracted more interest in Troy than that of Miss Myrtle Wat Union Springs which occurred at the Methodist Episcopal Church at o'clock this afternoon, the ceremony being per- formed by. Rev. J. K. B. Spain.
 The church was beautifully deco rated with Southern smilax over white.
 Mrs. J. B. K. Spain presided at the organ and just before the entrance or the bridal party Mis- Lottie Hancney sang T Cannot Help From Loving Thee' and Where You Are.
 The bridal party entered to the strains Of Lohengrin's wedding chorus. First the ushers. Messrs. Waddle Thompson and Osborn Dykes James Hey and pr. Charles N. Franklin then the bridesmaids, Miss Gussie Harris Of Union Springs and Miss Annie Nell Wood of Troy. Miss Alice Miller or Bfewton. the maid of honor was Iol- lowed By little Miss Edna Roberts, the flower girl. who immediately preceded the bride and her sister, Mrs. II. T. Babcpck, the niatron of honor.
 Az the bride and maid of honor ap- nroached the altar the bridegroom en- tered the auditorium from the vesti- bule. accompanied by his best man, MT. Thomas Martin. 4 The bridal couple stood beneath a huge wedding bell of gorgeous white ehrysanthemuEnS while the impressive and beautiful ceremony was performed.
 The bride WAS Beautifully attired in an elegant empire gown of the duchess satin trimmed In real handmade duchess lace and pearls. She wore an exquisite bridalsveil edged with point lace. She carried bouquet of brides roses. The matron of honor wore becoming costume of white messaiipe of the directore style with hat to match.
 The maid of honor was gowned in a beautiful creation of white duchess satin.
 Miss Harris wore a blue net over taffeta and Miss Wood a blue messaline. The little flower girl was charmingiy attired in blue.
 The matron and maid of honor and the bridesmaids carried white chrysan- themums.
 The bridal couple left for Union Springs on the o'clock train, where they will make future home.
 The bride is the daughter of MT and Mrs William J. Watkins. and 10 one of Troy's most charming and cul- tured young women. .'
 The bridegroom is prominent young business man of Union Springs, being connected with the Merchants and Planters Bank of that city.
 Among the out-of-town guests were: Mrs. J. ID. Roberts, Miss Edna Rob- erts, Misses Gussie and Beuena Harris, MT. Lewis Harris of Union Springs, and Miss Alice Miller of Brswton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
HARDiN-HAYs.
Marriage of Popular Young People in
 Tuscal0oea County.


 Tuscaloosa County.
 Tuscaloosa, Nov. 1s.-( Especial J. The marriage of pr. J. Festus Hardin and Miss Mamie Hays occurred at the Vance Baptist Church, about twenty miles north of here, yesterday, many persons going from Tuscaloosa.
 The ceremony was impressively per formed by Rev. L. o. Dawson, pastor of the Tuscaloosa Baptist Church. Just before the ceremony Mrs. Harry N. Eddins sang "A Sweater Story Still" by Marcus Hope.
 The bridal party entered the church to the strains of Mendeissohn.s wed- ding march, played by Tom Garner. The bride entered with her maid of honor, Miss Carrie Hays of Birming- ham. They were preceded by the ush- CTS in couples as follows: Ellison Bingham and T. B. Ward, pr. D. B. Patton and Phillip Hardin.
 The groom, accompanied by his best man, Dr. W. 1T. Euhanks, of Colum- bus, Miss, entered from the. south door and approached the altar from the back.
 4he bride wore a gown of white chiffon over taffeta, with a hat of white satin covered with white plumes, and she carried bouquet of white chrys- anthemums. 4
 The maid of honor wore white silk with a large white hat and carried
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
Wedding at Elunore.


 Tuesday evening at o'clock at the Methodist Protestant Church here. oc- cured the marriage of Miss Mary Fan. nie Turner and Mir. Wesley Curtee.
 The church was a bower of beauty, with quantities of rich Southern smiA lax, beautiful palms, ferns and roses.
 At the appointed hour the bridal par, ty entered to the, strains of Mendels.' .sohn's wedding march. rendered by Mss Maude Jones. :.
 First came the ushers, Messrs. Luke owsley and ocie Hogan. Herbert Tur- ner and Henry Cooper. iolioWeu r,.: py Misses Neva Pierson and Carrie Tur- ner. Macy James and Sallie May Welch, who stood on each side of the rostruui. Next came the dainty little dover girls, Misses Mary Bess Simms and Mary Lee Bledsoe, pretty pictures of pure white with baskets of roses.
 Then came the bride, leaning on the arm of the man of her choice.
 Rev. j. P. Morgan spoke the words of the ceremony, while Miss Ella Ra. ney sweetly sang "Gn, Promise Me. "
 The bridal party left the church, to the grand strains of the wedding march, ao
 The bride, who is of the brunette type. was beautifully gowned In white caught with a wreath of orange blos- soms. She carried a cluster of brides roses and plumosa.
 The bridesmaids were prettily gown ed in white lingerie and lace and car ried carnations.
 Mrs. CurIee is the oldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. Jim Turner. and is a beautiful young woman, possessing all the valuable traits of character that go to make up a true and ideal wo- mn.
 After the ceremony the bridal party together with relatives and a few friends, repaired to the home of the bride's parente. where delightful re- ception. was held from 8 to II.
 The many beautiful presents receiv- ed attested to the popularity of the couple.
 Mir. and Mrs. curlee left for their home at HoItville Wednesday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
DRINK
DRINK 06
DEsPENsAIsr5 WE'LL aPAFRoNIzED.
Many Per.ons visit Newly Establiuhed
IN BOTTLES.

Many Persons Wait Newly Established
 City once.
 The recently established city medi- cal dispensary Is proving great source of relief to needy persons. Daily the number of people coming to the plysi- ciahs in charge for relief, is growing. The dispensary is fllling long felt want and suffering that might other wise go unheeded or at least unat- tended. is alleviated.
 At the present rate of increase in the amount of work done, 1t may be- come necessary. to increase the work ing forcaAof that department. and should the growth continue, as it seems 1t will, more capacious quarters will be necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
Tarher,t.Atkina.

5 A very quiet but impressive we'd ding occurred today at noon at the home of Mayor and Mrs. V. B. Att kirs on Mabry Street. when a cousin of Mayor Atkins. Miss Minnie Atkins. and Mir. William Torbert, both of Greens 'boro, were married. Father Wrinkle reid officiatina The, parior where the ceremony was perforrfied was prettily and tastefully decorated with palms and white chrysanthemums. Shortly after the ceremony the wedding party com posed of Mir. and Mrs. Torbert, Mes- daEies Stokes of Montgomery and Will liam Miller of Greensboro, Messrs. Lee Sledge. Black and Stollenwerck of Greensboro. enjoyed a sumptuous din- ner at the, Hotel Albert. The young couple left later in the afternoon for Birmingham, before going to their fu- fure home in Greensboro. .;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19

city, as during the entire night , a fierce fire raged among the dry grass old trees and rubbish that had collected during the past few months of dry spell. The fire is thought to have been started by some boys out hunting, who lighted a lot of trash. The burning mountain attracted much attention from the citizens on the South Highlands, and throughout the city Much smoke was still arising from the fire We'd nesday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19

white chrysanthemums Immediately after the ceremony the bride changed her wedding gown for travelling suit of brown with hat to match.
 The young couple left on the south bound Alabama Great Southern train for New Orleans and Gulfport. On their return they will be at home with Judge and Mrs. Henry B. Foster.
 pr, Hardin is young Tuscaioosan Of ability, and he has hosts of friends. His bride is a graduate of the Central College and noted for her sweet dispo- gItion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19

mon, by the Rev w.. N. claybrook,
 Wednesday--s a. n1.. Morning prayer. followed by business meeting and re- ports of work.
 l0:3O a. m., Paper on ''The Respon- sibility of Sponsors in Baptism" by the Rev. pr. Crawford Of Ensley. First speaker, the Rev. J. o. Adams of Bes- semer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
WEDDING IN SELMA.

Miss Leathervvood and MT. Strickland Are Married.
 selma, Nov. fs.- tSpeciaI) )-Tonight at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George -Lsatherwood on West Alabama street occurred the marriage of their dauRb ter Miss Annie Lillian Leatherwood 10 J. D strickland, of Braggs Store.
 The ceremony vas performed hy IIov. F. w Elliott, pastor of the First Chris tian' church in the presence of few intimate friends and relatives.
 Mir. and Mrs. Strickland will make their home at Braggs Store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
vF,r. on Red HFountaIn,

Fire Om Neu AAvtsHt"lu'
 Birmingham, Nov. lS.-(Special.)- The Birmingham fire department work ed for several hours Tuesday night providing protection for homes nearest the ton of Red Mountain, south of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
Out-of-Town vNedainr.

The marriage of Mir. Forester Hunt CT Hodges, of Mobile. to Miss Kittie Sue Avery. daughter of Mir. John Thomas Avery was prettily celebrated today at Centreville. Ala. the home of the bride.
 The best man was Mir. William Hag- gard. of this city. and Mrs. H. L. HodR- es. mother of the groom was also pres ent at the ceremony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
Nvorceater-RuaneIl. 1veadlnnr.

The marriage of Miss SaIffe Eliza beth Russell daughter of. Mrs. E. A. Russell to Mir. Edward worcester took place this evening at o'clock at the crichton Methodist church in the pres ence of, large gathering of friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19

SEE the ChrysRnthemum show at the Montgomery Light and Power Co, BuiIdHnR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19

OLD FADED SUITS Made bright. fresh. jet black suits by HoIt's Dye WOrks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19
Hearfn-Ladd,nRfen vyeddinr.


 A pretty wedding of. today was that of Miss Marie Lousie Luddington. daughter of Mrs. Lottie Luddington. to Mir. William Jefferson Hearfn, eldest son of Mrs. Robert Hearth. which took place at the home, 50 South Jackson Street. at i2:30 this afternoon.
 The home was effectively decorated in white and green and the bride. who was given away by her uncle, MT. Flu gene Auter, and who Is lovely blonde. wore most becoming Direc- toire gown of olive green colth trimmed in applique and buttons. with large picture hat of green, crowned with green plumes and aigrette.. She carried houqnet or brides roses and ferns
 Her only attendant was her sister. Miss Ruth Dudley Luddington, who wore most becomingIy a gown of Co., penhagen blue with hst to match and carried a bouquet of bridesmaid roses and ferns.
 Rer. 4 F. Carr performed the cer- en1ony in the presence of the iname- dlate relatives and a few friends, af- ter which Mir and Mrs. Hearin left for trip to Chicago New York, St. Louis and Cincinnati.
 Mir. Hsarin's hest man was his brother, Ulnler Hearin.
 On. their return, after December 1st the happy young couple will be at home With the groomss mother, Mrs. Robert Hearfn, On Government Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19

YOU heard piano saemen say When buy standard
 make piano you pay the name That not true You do not pay You pay for the quality that has made the name famous
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-19

Miss Florence Davidson of Montgogn-
 cry. Miss Leila Abercrombie of Pensa- cola. Mir, Ralph Stubbs of New York. and Mir. Melvin Biilups of New orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-03-21
Making Good.

There Is no way of making tasting
friends like MAKING Good;n and Doctor
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a good. honest, square deal medicine of
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vgone by the board and are never more
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this long time popularity and that IS to
be found in its superior merits When
once given a fair trial for weak stomach,
or for liver and blood affections, its supe-
rior curative qualities are soon manifest;
hence it has survived and grown in pop
uIar favor, while scores Of less meritoriouS
articles have suddenly flashed into favor
for q brief period and then been as soon
For torpid liver with its attendant
Indigestion, dyspepsia. headache, per-
haps dizziness. foul breath, nasty coated
tongue, with bitter taste. loss Of appetite,
with distress after eating, nervousness
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an honest, square-deal medicine with all
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no secret, no hocus-pocuS humbng.
therefore don't accept q substitute that
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Don't buy DIR. pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1908-03-21
THE STATE.
Items of Interest Culled From the
Louisiana Press.
Young Lady School Teacher Rendered In.
sane by Practical Joke-state FEEDER
alton of Labor to be Organized.
Fire in Jennings Oil Field.

a handsome new Episcopal rectory
will be erected in Bunkie.
The Dutch cruiser Gelderland ar.
rived in New Orleans for two weeks
stay.
l. c. Wells, clerk of the seventh iu-
dicial district court, died at his home
in Floyd.
The contract has been awarded for
the erection OF splendid new high
school building at Marksville. to cost
s2s, 800.
A state Federation of Labor in Lou
isiana, embracing farmers unions,
will be organized on May at Baton
Rouge.
Joseph Thompson, a prominent citi-
zen of Folsom, was shot and instantly
killed by Walter Tycer. game watch
man, in Morris Park.
Fred Diebel, Jr., formerly OF New
Orleans, was sentenced at Mobile,
Ala, to five years in the penitentiary
III d CHAR OIL iOFRSFy.
A new mercantile business firm un-
der the name of the 7. NJ. Parker
Company was incorporated at Monroe
with capital stock of $50. .000
The annual meeting of the Louisiana
Sugar Planters Association was held
in New Orleans and Charles Moore
was elected president of the organiza-
ton.
Sam Faust, manager of a moving
picture show at Alexandria, was held
up by footpads and relieved OF the
receipts taken at an evenings per-
formance.
After suspension of almost two
months, work has been resumed on
the new hotel building at Opelonsas
and it will be ready for occupancy By
early fall.
Prof. W. Fl. Gates, of Bloomfield,
Coma, has been named experimental
zoologist in charge of shrimp and
clam Investigation at the Cameron
biological station.
The Louisiana Grand Lodge, I. Q.
Q. F., in session at Minden, named j.
8. Levy, Of Bastrop, grand master
and selected Morgan City as the place
for the next annual session.
I Frank Bongiovance, tried as an ac-
cessory before the fact in the case OF
the murder Of Joe Tritico, who was
murdered at Lake Charles few
months ago, was found guilty without
capital punishment.
Because some one in spirit of fun
threw a lizard down her back, Miss,
Jones, of Atlanta, Ca, teaching
school in Livingston parish, was
rendered insane and has been removed
to New Orleans for treatment.
A disastrous FIRE occurred in the
Jennings oil field, destroying the
pumping rig and derrick, together
with all machinery of the Chicago
Jennings Oil Company's we'll No.
8. The loss is estimated at $4,000.
The senior class at the Louisiana
State University. deprived OF privi-
leges because of reluctance to divulge
information concerning the mysteri-
Gus firing of two caunons, held a
mock funeral on the streets OF Baton
Rouge.