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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
DEATH OF A NUN.

Father of Sister Gertrude Lives
 in Russell County.
 The Lexington Herald of April II. says:
 "Mis Ida Groche. Sister Gertrude, died at Cardome, near Georgetown. at an early hour this morning. The news was received here with much sorrow and was a shock to the community, where she was born and reared. Miss Groche was S2 years of age. About five years ago she entered the cloister and be- came a nun, entering Cardome. where she was a teacher of music. She is survived by her father. c. Groche, of Salem. Ala. formerly of this city, and five brothers. Joseph. Henry, William, Frank and Leo Groche, all of Bour- bon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
Drunkenness CurabIe

Drunkenness is no longer considered a crime; eminent scientists and physi- clans have agreed that 1t is a disease and must be treated as such.
 The home treatment that has been used for a number of years, and Is highly successful. Is Orrine. It is sold under a positive guarantee that If 1t does not effect cure your money will be refunded. When desiring to give secretly, purchase Orrine No. 1, and If ? should be given. Orrine costs but S1 per box. Mailed on receipt of price. Write for free treatise on Drunken ness" The OYrine Co, Washington D. c. Sold in this city by D. c. Fowler. Cawthon- Coleman. Selma (65)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
w. E. LESSON DEAD
ONE OF THE CITY'S BEST KNOWN
 DRUGGISTS. .
Born in Fort During the Indian War He Had Spent Long Days
 in Alabama.

William Eugene Besson, for many years a prominent druggist. and an honored citizen of Montgomery. died at the family residence, POS Mildred ternoon. Mir. Besson had been in poor health for several years but only dur ing the past seven weeks was his con- dition considered critical.
 William Eugene Besson was born in those stressful times when frontier life still existed in this section of the country. His parents. who were French, settled in their early married life at Irwinton, on the Chattahoochee River. with their two children. IT, winton was a small trading post estab- lished by a few French and American settlers on the Chattahoochee River. {. During an uprising of the neighboring Indians. his father being away from home with the soldiers. the mother with her two children were sent to Fort Gaines, to escape an attack which the Indians made on the post. It thus hap pened that William was born in the fort. the date being May 1888. whither his mother had fled for safety from hostile Indians.
 In the course of time the name of the trading post was changed to Eu- faula and here young Besson was rear ed and later entered upon a success- full career as a druggist. Until the war broke out he lived in Eufaula. volunteering at the first call to arms In Elasks Battery. The battery was ordered to proceed to Tennessee. and Besson was assigned to duty as a clerk in the office of Gen. Kirby Smith. in which capacity he served until the fall of Knoxville. After that event he was placed in charge of the hospital department of the army at Eufaula, where he served until the close of the war He then entered business at Flu faula. Later he removed to Montgom- cry. where he became one of the clty's best known druggists.
 He was the author of history of Eufaula.
 Mir Besson was a lifelong friend of Thos M Cowles. who died Monday night. The men were nearly of the same age. and both spent large part of their life in Eufaula. The remains of Mir Besson and Mir. Cowles will be carried to Eufaula this morning for interment in that city. with which each was so intimately associated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
4. A. sandera, Pike Countx.

Troy, April 14.-(special) )-Th c death of Amos A. Sanders occurred at his home near Henderson, this county, yesterday afternoon and in his death Pike county loses one of its most sub stantial and beloved citizens.
 MT. Sanders was sixty-two years of age. He served with gallantry during the civil war. being a member of Company H, 57th Alabama Infantry. After the war he settled on his farm and was one of the most peaceful farmers in the county.
 At the time of his death he was a member of the Pike County Democratic Executive Committee from his beat.
 He is survived by his wife. three grown sons and three daughters.
 The funeral took place this after noon and he was buried at Hopewell Cemetery. number of Troy citizens attended the funeral
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
PENNY MAKES BOND
CASE AGAINST MOBILE YOUNG MAN
 IS CONTINUED.
By Agreement The Hearing is Set For April 24-Affairs of City
 Clerk Are Figuring In

Mobile. April 14--(Special)--when the case of c. c. Penny. charged with embezzlement, was called in the Recorders Court this morning his at- torneys asked a continuance.
 City Attorney Boone offered no ob- tection to this course and Recorder Clarke set the hearing for Friday, April 24.
 Penny made bond at midnight and is on the streets today. He refuses to talk.
 Occasionally he declares he is "aIi right" but is cautioned to say no more.
 Penny was not in the Council cham- Der during the session of the Council last night.
 The authorities evidently expected trouble from him and a detail of the officers was stationed in the Chamber with strict instructions to stop
 Immediately after the Council ad- journed Penny was seen and would not talk.
 The effect of the exposure of Penny upon the city campaign is variously commented on upon the street.
 Mayor Lyons friends insist that the report exonorates him completely; that Penny's admission that Clerk Dame hdo hO COHneCLlOn W1In or knOWleQBe of the shortage before the audit of the books. absolutely absolves that or- ficial as well as his chief.
 On the other hand the Business Gov ernment Club people contend there is a point where mere negligence cannot be pleaded, that the heads of the city government and It's departments should be competent to discharge the duties of the offices they hold and to keep reasonable supervision of their subordinates. They contend that neither the Mayor nor the Clerk have met this requirement..
 One point that is distinctly in the administration favor is that the Audi tors confirm the correctness of Mayor Lyons statement that the deficit in the city's finances had been reduced to 1.0oo-baslng that amount on the figures furnished the Mayor by the Clerk.
 L. D. Browne has been appointed assistant to the city clerk to succeed Penny.
 MT. Browne is an experienced ac- countant and a man of high standing in the community.
 Great sympathy is expressed on the streets for Clerk Dame who will feel heavily the loss caused by the short age found in his offce. Not even th pltterest political opponents charge that either he or Mayor Lyons can DC connected with the shortage.
 left my chickering piano with the n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
wesssxe from MT. Harfe.
MISSISSIPPI REPUBs SPLIT.
Taft and Foraker Each Captured
 TleIcRafion af ConYemfion.

Taft and Foraker Each Captured a
 Delegation at Convention.
 Mobile, April 14--A Meridian. Miss. special says:
 The negro Republican convention has been held and the usual split followed. Taft and ForakaR each captured dele gation and both bodies will go to the State convention at Jackson. claiming to be the only and genuine regular"
 J. c. Hill. the negro lawyer who an- nounced to the white people in his pa- per the other day that the negroes were prepared for eventualities. is lead ing the Foraker faction. and will en- deavor to get his crowd seated at the convention. Naturally white sympathy in this section is not with Hill, who has been more than once during court sessions, treated to a dose of 'cow itch" while attempting to conduct eases for his negro clients
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
Neus of Mobile Society

Mrs. William Kelly. Miss Maude Mid oieton and Mir. Norborn Clarke.
 MT. Claude K. Smith returned this morning from Memphis, being called here by the sudden illness of Mrs. Dan Huger.
 Miss Jessie Sergeant of Alton. Ill, is here on visit to Mrs. Fl. H. Duffee.
 Miss Mollie Newton is visiting friends in Biloxi.
 That talented artist. Miss Eva Smith. mas painted a portrait of Mir. James K. Glennon, which has been present. ca to. and recently hung at the Manas- sas Club.
 MT. and Mrs. Joe Higbee are occu- pying one of the Decker cottages at Fruitdale, Ala for the summer,
 party of Northern tourists who are in Mobile for a few days, numbers among its members Mrs. H. and Miss Geneva Gubbins. and Miss Claire Rob. ertson of Brooklyn. N. r.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
s1axwelI Wedding Anniversary.

Tuscaloosa, April I4.-(sr> >cial .)-. silvenr embossed invitations wt<7 the Maxwell crest at the head and read : ings as follows. are being issued: "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neville Maxwell. at home, Tuesday evening. the 1st of April, 8 to Il o'clock, Twenty first Avenue and Seventh Street, Tuscaloosa, Ala. Twenty-fifth anniversary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
"THE ONE PIANO.

We sold a piano for one of our cus- toners residing in Lakewood. N. J.. only . few weeks since. We have to- day received one of the finest pianos made, from a citizen of an adjoining county that we will sell to the person making the most satisfactory OffeF. Call at once and see fl, can be bought for cash or easy payments.
 E. E. FORBES PIANO CO"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
Mobile Knight. of Khorassan.

Mobile. April -(Special) )-The c Dramatic Order. Knights of Khorassan of Ramalah Temple, No. 134. are pre- pairing to hold a ceremonial :n this city on April 29 A large class will be in- itiated on that occasion. the candi- dates coming from all parts of Ala bama and adjoining States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
UNITED STATES COURT.
Trial of Detinue Case End. the
 Term.

Term.
 Mobile. April 14.-(special.) )-The case against Sarah Sutton. a negro. for unlawful detainer. occupied the time of the United States District Court to- day. 1t will be argued tomorrow morning and will probably reach a verdict during the afternoon.
 The case is one to oust the defend- ant from possession of a piece of land claimed by the Government as a part of the light house reservation. All jurors engaged in the tr.al were dis charged this afternoon and upon the close of the case the November term of the court will be adjourned.
 The sitting of the court was inter rupted in January by the serious ill., ness of Hon. H. T. Toulmin, Judge of the court. and was not resumed until late in March. Judge Toulmin has fully recovered from his illness, and is ready for the next term which will begin May i.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
R. ". MaSrant Mobile.

Mobile. April )-Robert withers Mayrant, Confederate vete- ran and for fifty years a resident of Mobile, died at his home in this city last night at midnight.
 Forty years ago Mir. Migrant occu- pied a prominent position in Mobile, being associated in cotton brokerage with the late Col. Daniel Huger.
 Of late years he had taken no part in publ:c or business life. He is the last of his family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
Exnorf of rimher.

An order for export timber turned out by B. L. Stafford last week was so unusual as to attract the attention Of milling and shipping circles. The order was placed Tuesday for 10000 feet 1sx1s and larger. 30 feet or lon- ger. The entire order was delivered to the steamship corinthic. for ship. ment to Amsterdam. Saturday noon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
THE NEWSOF MOBILE
PREsBYTERY WILL MEET IN BAx
 ANNETTE.
Baraca Union Is Moving To securs the Conventfon--Y. M. c. A. Hears from Rev. A. O.
 Harte.

Mobile. April f4--(Spccial. )---The Presbytery of Mobile will meet at Bay Minette on Tuesday, April 2e.
 The churches of Mobile will be rep- resented by quite a number of their members aside from the regularly &C., credited delegates
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

stead, Fla; Mrs. J. T. Hooks and Mrs. T. M Armstrong, of this place.
 Mrs Cross had been for fifty years devoted member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, where her remains were inferred yesterday afternoon at o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
Mrs. Hamner TuscaIoosa County.

Tuscaloosa. April 14.-(Special )-- Friends in this city are grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Dezzie Hammer, which occurred at the home of her mother, Mrs. Susan Renfroe, about ten miles north of this city. near North River. -.
 Mrs. Hammers husband. Mir Ben Hammer, died about two years ago in Bessemer. She leaves her mother. two sisters. Mrs. Jennie Whatley and Mrs. Hester o'Daniel, and a brother. An thony Renfroe. She also leaves lit- tie son Lois, years of age.
 The funeral occurred from Bone Camp Church. Rev. P. A. Doss con- ducting the services. The internne ent was in Bone Camp Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
- Maker,. Cara Party.

Mobile, April 14.-(speciai.l-Miss Corfnne Long was the attractive nos ,,-a ,nnr to be remembered by the naembers of the Merry Makers Card Club.
 The guests were Miss Claudine r<rovvn. Mrs. E. E. Bernhefmer, Mrs. e. J. Hewitt, Miss Daisy Richards and Mrs. F. We'll.
 The scoree cards were pretty heads with Merry Widow bows and the nara fought for prizes were for the ciuo, first. a parasol: second, emoroioeIeu hose, and the guest prize was pretty picture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
Mrs. Ford, Dallas County.

Selma. April 14.-(Special )-Mrs. M. M Fora died this afternoon at her home near here on the Range Line Road.
 She had been in bad health for sev- eral weeks.
 She is survived by her husband and three children, one of whom Is an in- fant.
 The funeral will take place tomor- row.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
Mr.. J. E. spann. Barboar County.

Mrs. J. E. spann, BarbOur County.
 Eufaula. April 14.-(special.)-Mr J. E. Spann, an aged and estimable Christian woman. died at the family home. two miles south of the city, last night at o'clock.
 The deceased had suffered from heart affection for long period and when tn attack came upon her yes tsrday afternoon she was stricken with paralysis and expired shortly afterwards.
 Mrs. Spann was about sixty-four years old and had resided near this city most all of her life. She was widely. known and universally loved throughout this section. t-.
 She Is survived by her husband and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. T. A. Davis, Misses Leila Spann and Sophie Spann of Eufaula, Mrs. A. c. Johnson of Smithville. Ga. and Robert Spann, who is in the employ of the Central Railroad.
 The funeral was held from the First Methodist Church of which she was a life long member this afternoon, Rev. Henry Johnson, the pastor. con- dueting the exercises and her remains, followed by a large concourse of friends. were laid to rest in Fair View Cemetery here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
caunciI of .re,yish women.

The Study Circle of the Council or Jewish Women met this afternoon at 2.so o'clock at the B'Nai B'Rith Hall in the Temple.
 The circle, which is under the ieso- ership of Dr. J. H. Mccormick. en- ioved A splendid and interesting paper on Early Secret Socities," by Miss Florence wiener.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

Pale Delicate Women and Glris
 The Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. drives cut malaria and builds up the system. For grown people and childrsrs -ff a adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
!. W. sexrest. sIocomb.

Slocomb. April 14.-(Special )--J. W. segrest. and old and respected citizen of this place, died at the residence of his son. c. s. Segrest. at 1:30 p. m. Sunday.
 Mir. Segrest was a native of Macon County, having been born and reared near TuskeEee. He fought with the Confederate army and won distinction for his bravery and faithful service. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. and was ever a con- sistent Christian and church worker.
 He is survived by his wife and two sons. C. E SeRrest President of the Slocomb National Bank. and W. B. Segrest pastor of the M. F. Church. South, Headland. Ala. His remains were inferred at Midland City. Ala. yesterday afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
aKnANIcH A Au.r,u ..,r

"kRANrCH & BACH SALE. We have received from one of ovr patrons in Lowndes County . beautffuI Kranfch & Bach plano finished in curIv mahogany. Same will be sold to she highest offer. either cash ar credit Must be sold.
 E. F. FORBES PIANO coz
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

| hereby announce myself as . candidate for reelection as County Superintendent of Education, subject Co the action of the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

hereby announce myself c candidate fog County Superintendent of Education. sub. feet to the action of the Democratic par. Nv D. W. HkRRYSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
Baraca Union Convention.


 movement is afoot to secure for Mobile convention of the Baraca Un- ion. body of representative Christian workers interested more particularly in the study of the Bible on connect ion with the Sunday Schools.
 There are now in Mobile. three Bar aca classes connected with the schools of the St. Francis Street Baptist, the Palmetto Street Baptist and the Broad Street Methodist churches. These classes are composed of male adults. They choose their officers and conduct a semi i-independent organization. They select their lines of study and have their secret work and passwords.
 Representatives of the Mobile cl-sses are now devising a plan for the or ganization of a class in each Sunday school in the city. A local union will then be formed and delegates elected to attend the national convention of the union which is to meet In Cincir- nati in June. These delegates will make a determ. ined effort to prevail upon the national union to meet in Mobile in the sum- mer of 1909.
 Message from MT. Hsrfe.
 The local Y. M. C. A, has received report from Rev. A. c. Harte. the As- sociation's Foreign Secretary. now working in the Orient. telling of his work and enclosing interesting photo graphs of the scenes of his labors.
 Mir. Harte is in excellent health and sends greeting through the Association to his friends in Mobile
 
 Something new for Montgomery new. modern and up-to-date. Ladies garments cleaned, dyed and thoroughly renovated. Give us . trial. Phone 11S, wagon will come.
 French Dry Cleaning Co.,, 2O3 Dexter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

FOR sUPERTNTENDENT OF EDUCATION. I hereby announce myself 2 candidate for
 feet 10 the action of the Democratic pri. mary. M MITCHELL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

Mrs. Maggie Cross. LOwndes County.
 Letohatchie. April 14-(SpeciaD- Mrs. Maggie c. Cross. wife of the late Hon. R. H Cross, died at her home near this place Sunday of heart failure.
 Mrs Cross was T2 years old. Sh" leaves surviving her, two sons, s. P. Cross of Gatesville, N. C., and R. P. Cross. of this place. and three daush- tsrs, Mrs. 4. L. Fitzpatrick. of Home
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

l hereby announce myself a candidate for Member of the Board of Revenue of Mont. gomery County. subject to the action of
 DAVID FLEMING
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
ANNOUNGMENlS| S|
FOR rAx nnInrornn

hereby anpounco xnyself a candidate feE she office Of Tax Collector ot Montgomery
 County, subject t7 the action of the Dem- ocratic Party. CHAG RL THAsLEY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

I hereby announce myself a candidate fog Coroner for Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

An interesting event in Christ Church yesterday was the christening of the Infant daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. Wal ter Heron. This young lady. who al- ready shows traces of her mothers beauty. was given the family name of Anne Wythe. and her sponsors were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
FOR CORONER

hereby announce myself Q candidate fOR reelection as Coroner of MontgomerY County. subject to the Democratic prf- mary. ". H. TICM.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

left my chickerins piano with the E. E. Forhes Piano Co. to be soId--tt Is in perfect condition. Call and see Mrs. M. T. Clark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

hereby announce myself 6 candidate for Member Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 VIM. B. JONES.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

the office of Tax Assessor of MonfRom. cry County. subject to the action of inc Democratic party. 6. A. SOLOMON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
FOR TREAsURER

oeEAuo FeftS. CAAb\ A ThADAHxs
 FOR TREAsyRER.
 sSSsse. so sSs scsu fSs
 WfLII4H R WHITING. sOr ths etice of County Trsasursr. sus. Primary. JASON H. sMITH Ss sss cSs:y ss tO the action Of tho Ir.IaocEatle RertY. s4. GEO. 2. sHAcKELToRh [ hereby announce rnyssif as a candidatS
 5. coiLlEa I hereby announce myself e candidate eos County treasurer. subject to the action e
 JAa P. .yERRALE4 '.l
 FOR TAX ASSESSOR.
 the Office Of Tax Assessor of MontsomsMsy M County. subject to the action of the Dam. I hereby announce myself . candidate soe the office of Tax Assessor of MontgomsfY County. subject to ths assion Ss ths Dem hereby announee myself . candidate fos the office of Tax Assessor of Montgom- cry County. subject to the action of the Democratic party. R A. SOLOMON. FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATTON. county superintsndsns of nducStionn'' snSs iS. ject to the action of the Dsmocratic prl. mary. M MITCHELL hereby announce myseIf . candidate fog County Superintendent of Education. sub- feet to the action of the Democratic paRs ty. D. ". HARRISON. for rt-election as County Superintendent Of Education. subject to the action of the Dsmo'FAti0 primary " cov,Norox FOR CORONER.
 re-eiection as Coroner of MontEomery County subject to the psmGera:.S 2 pri- Coroner for Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic primary; r,r,wv
 FOR BOARD OF REVENUE. MemS.r Hss o pooTd of sSs RsSsnus. sub5sss so tSs action of the Democratic Primary I hereby announce myself a candidate for Member of Board of Revenue subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 N ,. GREIr> Member Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary hereby announce myself 6 candidate for Member Board of Revenue, subject to the
 VIM. B. JoNEa hereby announce myself . candidate for gomery County. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

I hereby announce myself c candidate eof County treasurer. subject to the action oa the Democratic primary. ..-. ...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

hereby announce myself a candidate foP Member of Board of Revenue subject eo the action of the Democratic primary.
 ~. ,. GREIIS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

hereby announce myself candidata f0s Member Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 A. L. TYSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

Miss Martha Young, that gifted writer and raccnteur who delighted so many during her recent visit here. is at present in Columbus, Miss, where she has been the guest of honor at the meetings of the different literary clubs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

hereby announce myself as a candidatA for County Treasurer subject to the e. tton of the Democratic primary.
 L D. COLLIER,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

Mrs. William Kelly. Miss Maude Mid oieton and Mir. Norborn Clarke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15
Havana Market.

One of the uniaue features of the Father Ryan reunion will be the Ha- vana Market, where masses of scarlet flowers. orange trees laden with fruit. and a wealth of decoration and foliage will lend their aid to charm the senses Prominent society. leaders will serve the visitors to the. market and rare and beautiful articles may be secured as souvenirs of a visit to the tropics.
 The market will be opened on April 27 and on the evening of the 2sth a concert will be given Among those who will contribute their musical tall ents are those charming singers. Mrs. Herman Leinkauf. Mrs. S. S. Tam. Mrs Allan Feeks. Miss Gusman, Miss Marietta Green. Miss Schwammle and Miss Heustis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-15

hereby announce myself e can0sdAko 6o3 County Treasurer. subject to sha action ol the Democratic primary.
 WILLIAM B. wHTTTNo