davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

Years of experience does not seem to have educated the public in the prepa, ationA of Christmas mail and Postnaster Dimmick Is just as anx- ious today as ever was any postmas- ter fortnight before Christmas.
 The holiday rush has set in. There is no doubt about that. The very ap- pearance of the corridors in the Montgomery postoffice building. crowded with people who are begin ming to get rid of their holiday pres ents, Is evidence of that. Many are needing the annual appeal of the pos- tai department to prepare and address carefully all mall they send out dur ing the rush season.
 Several changes in the rules of the postofiice department have taken eff feet and 1t behooves patrons of the postal service to observe them. For instance. letters that hitherto have been addressed to santa Claus' or Kris Kringle' have gone to ths Sil- vation Army or otn,r benevolent as- sociations. This year they will go 10 the dead letter office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

The case before the court was that of Edleys Jackson. a negro. who is charged by Warren Naming, another negro, with grand larceny. He ac- cuses Jackson of stealing sio from him.
 According to the story told by Man ming. he came to the city Thanksgiving day to sell some cotton. He was met on the Square by Jackson, who told him he could not do any banking busi- ness. as 1t was q holiday, and there- fore. if he sold his cotton, he had bet ter get the cash.
 Jackson went with him to local warehouse. where the bale was duly weighed and the money for the cotton handed over. Jackson acted as the re- cefver for the money and subsequently turned it over to Manning, who count ed 1t and thought he had not as much as he ought to have. Manning ro- turned to the warehouse and was told he ought to have something over $60 sum, He went back to find Jackson but the latter had disappeared.
 Saturday he ran across him while coming to town and telephoned for the police. who secured Jackson after g lively chase.
 Manning's story of the sale, and Jackson's part of it. was corroborated by the warehouse manager and also by Tom Ballard, one of the negroes employed at the warehouse, who vol unteered the information that 1t was not the first time that Jackson had act ed in a similar capacity.
 Jackson was held In s25o for the City Court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
TIE NUMBER IS UlAUCEY
THIRTEEN GATHERED IN DURrNG
 RAID ON GAME.
WiId Scene Follows Entrance of O0- cerr Who Block Exits and
 Capture tbe Bunch

Caught in the act thirteen negroes were gathered in by the police on Sat- urday night and locked up on charge Of gaming. It was.the second success ful raid of the week.
 The police gained information that a "crap" game was In progress in the rear of Claud Adanls's store on the Lower Wetumpka road. near the Sea- board Ar Line crossing. Captain Miles Smith and Policemen Cloud and Wat son. in citizens clothes. went there shortly after 2 o'clock. and were able to ascertain that a game was in full progress. There were seven exits to the place, aud how to guard all of them was the problem. It was decid- ed that the captain and Policeman Watson should remain on the outside. while Policeman Cloud entered the building.
 In went Cloud, and as soon as the negroes spied him there was a scene Of the widest confusion. Counters were overturned, chairs and other ar ticles of furniture were smashed in the wild rush for the exits. One negro went through a window In headlong dive. It was only by firing their pis- tols that the policemen stopped the wild rush.
 The men captured gave their names as Riley Sanders, John Jordan, Frank Harris, Jarr~. Ellis, Nose Ray, VIII Vaughn. " Taylor James Tolliyer. Joe Feeisag, George Ward, Butler Wheeler. James Palmer and Jim Eos ter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
Postal Officials Anticipate
 Carelessness and Are Worried

In regard to the Red Cross stamps. a recent order sent out by the second assistant postmaster general says:
 "Postmasters are notified that the following named countries refuss to admit to their mails articles bearing non-postage 'ChristmaB' stamps or other adhesive charity stamps or la beis.
 "Great Britain. Orange River Colo ny, Rhodesia of the South Iransvaai.
 Germany admits articlss bearing such stamps if affixed to the back. bht not when attached 10 the face.
 Articles liable to be refused ad- mittance to any of the foreign coun- tries on account of bearing charity stamps will be returned to the send CT if known. or if sender be not known such articles win ns sent to the fourth assistant pestn aster gen. eral, division of dad letters.
 "All articles bearing Christmas stamps for transmission in the inter national malls should bear upon the covers the full address of the sem der"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
NEWS OF EUFAULA.
St. James Parishroners Discuss Their
 New G-hwweh

St. James Parishroners Discuss Their New Church.
 Eufaula Dec. 12.--(Special)- )-An en- thusiastic meeting and the first held under the direction of the new rector Rev. T. H. Johnson of the Episcopal church was called immediately follow ing the regular prayer service last night.
 the new edifioe which Is now about waiting the roof was. discussed and resulted in motion to begin work at the earliest moment with what niGr- ey there Is on hand and could be further secured by private subscription and then to ask the Bishop to reco mend to the committee the privilege of borrowing the remainder.
 One hundred and forty dollars in ad- dftion to good sum already on nand vestry last night. Other subscriptions are expected to be secured among the parishioners ,,
 Miss Lula Lee Fisher daughter :. of Mir and Mrs. C. F. Fisher of this city and MT. D. A. Clover of Louisville were married at the home of the brides parents yesterday afternoon at one o'clock. mony in the presence of the immediate family and a sniall gathering Of
 Following the ceremohy a course cf refreshments was served.
 The bride is quite pretty and p3pu- lar. The groom Is a prosperous young farmer who resides near Louisville The couple loft last night for their home.
 News of the death of Mrs. Agnes Halliday andold and well known wo- man who resides eight miles south Of the city has been received here.
 Deceased was no doubt the oldest re- sident of the county being perhaps ine only nonogenarian residing here. Her age Is given at ninety-four years and until a few months ago she was quite active and vigorous.
 She Is survived by grand ana great grandchildren.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
GEO. M. POWELL A
 SHERIFF CANDIDATE

The list of candidates for county officers published in The Advertiser Saturday morning was incomplete. in that no mention was made of George Nj. Powell who will make the race for sheriff.
 Mir. Powell Is one of the best known men of the city and is certain to have large following.
 His whole life has been spent in Montgomery county and few if any men have a larger personal acquain- tance than Mir. Powell. He has served as deputy sheriff under several sher- ifs and is thoroughly familiar with the duties of the sheriff's office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
BURNED BUILDING IS
 IN COURSE OF REPAIR

The three-story brick building at Tailapoosa and Lee Streets. which was gutted recently by fire. through which the Bernard Frank Company. the oc- cupants Of the building. lost heavily, Is to be remodeled and repaired The work on the structure began Saturday and a night and day force of workmen will be employed until the building Is completed. Abraham Brothers. the owners. made this announcement Sat urday night.
 About hfty workmen began Satur- day on repairing the structure. After the fire only the walls of the building were left standing. The owners hope to have the building repaired in about i've weeks with a few minor improve ments added.
 When completed. the Bernard Frank Company wIii again occupy the build ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
FARMS s .. TIME ER-.
 lNvESTM ENTS

FOR sALE-320 acres mile from Banner on Railroad. sandy. red, and bottom land. About 100 acres in tim- ber-oak, hickory, and pine, Worth S1S.00 per acre. Price for quick sale, $500 per acre. Timber worth more than we ask for entire place.
 FOR SALE-Fine lot Mobile street. Almost in front of Rev. stuart Me Queens residence. Easily worth ST. 10000. Price now, $775.OO. It's bargain.
 FOR sALE-ThEee lots and Broom school building. Faces the East Very desirable. The place is worth s2,- O00.00. Price now. si,4O0.
 FOR SALE-Three lots, corner. Pretty shade. Faces the right way. Side walks paved and paid for Has small 3-room house; Fine neishbor;; build you a house on the instailment plan on any of the lots. or all of them.
 WANTED TO BUY--Any property that you have, just so 1t is in or near Montgomery. and the price Is reason- able. We pay cash. . MONEY TO. LOAN--We have money to lend in amounts of S500,00 to $lO,- 000.00 on Real Estate In city and county of Montgomery Also smaller amounts on other securities.
 Jones, Ray & Pierce Phone. 481 No. 5 5. Perry St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
nnIInAY CiIFT HOOK s.

Nothing is more appropriate for Xmas presents than a good Bible or Testament. The Alabamn Bible SO- ciety carries the largest stock of Bi- bIes, TestamentH, Prayer Books and HymnaIs, Sunday School helps and song books of any house in the South and from their large stock you can find just what yOu want. and at the price you want to pay. Christmas will soon be here. Write promptly for catalogue giving full description and prices of all books.
 Alabama Bible Society,
 Montgomery, Ala. = Q nau4ar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
MAY HAVE SLAYER.
Sheriff Hood Takes Alien Briggs In
 Custody.

The arrest and Imprisonment of AL len Briggs, a negro. Saturday after noon. causes Sheriff Hood to be reasonably sure that he has the mur- derer of William Jackson on the Wyly Hill plantation near Montgomery last Wednesday, What clue he had that led to Briggs arrest the sheriff would not say.
 William Staffney. also a negro, was arrested at the time Briggs was cap tured but later he was released. Both arrests were upon warrants for mur- der sworn out before Justice Beasley. Briggs will receive hearing before Justice Beasiey Tuesday. December 2J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
noxer Investlgntien Halt.

St. Louis. Mo-, Dec. 11.-The grand jury investigation of the charge that Mrs. Dora Doxey murdered W. J. Erder was halted today. It will be resumed Monda y si sCalciminers had possession Of the grand jury eroo6tfi and as the apartment had not been whitewashed for. ten, years, Circuity Attorney Jones preferred not to disturb the workmen. The condition of Mrs. Doxey is said to be slowly improving.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
Exnloslon fin St. Louis.

St. Louis, Mo, Dec. 1l.---The explo" sion of what is supposed to have been a dynamite bomb tonight damaged the granite building at Fourth and Mar ket Streets. The police believe that an attempt was made to wreck the of- flee of a weekly publication which has recently been criticising certain public men of St. Louis. The damage IS slight. No one was injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
MABSON &CO.
 5I4 Bell Building. Phone 26ol.

Have you ever considered the pos~ sibiiity of the loss of your SALARY or INCOME as the result Of any ACCI- DENT or ILLNESS?
 If not. let us show you some of the benefits to be derived from protecting yourself by insuring your time with the Pacific Mutual, an old company with s1S.000.0Oo assets.
 They will pay you for any loss of time from one day on. caused by any accident, illness or quarantine.
 It also protects you against acci- dental loss of life or limbs in sub stantial amount. that will provide for your family if you are so unfortunata as to be permanently disabled
 It pays for chronic diseases so long as you live and are disabled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

Huntsville. Dec. l1.-(Speclal. )-- The members of the Virginia Clay Clopton Chapter of the U. D. c. held a meeting yesterday afternoon. From Leighton came a request that the new- ly organized Chapter of Daughters there be allowed to use the name Vir- ginia Clay CloptOn. as compliment to Mrs. Clopton. but that was not allowed and suggestion Is made that the Leigh ton Chapter honor Mrs. Clopton by making use of the name Virginia Fam stall Clopton." the name that was hers during her young ladyhood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
rga,or Cnrter Dead.

San Diego. Call, Dec. 11-Major Mason Carter. retired, died here today. aged 75. He came here eighteen months ago from Sewanee, Tenn. Major Carter had a notable career in the civil war and in the Indian wars under General Miles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
Bad Talk Brings Fine.

For using vile language at the union depot and lighting. John Connolly. a white man. was given thirty days on the roads by the Recorder Saturday. ne claimed to be e pedIer Captain Miles smith asked to be sworn, and ,oid the Judge that never in all his po- nee history had he heard such Ian-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
"FLIM-FLAM" GAME LANDS
 WORKER IN CITY CnuRT

From the witness chair at the Re- corder's Court Saturday afternoon there was told a story of "fiim- -flamming' that is said to have been successfully worked on a number of unsuspecting negroes. who come to the city to sell their cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

BLOOMING PLANTS. Tn gorgeous array at our stand In Exchange Drug Store. Xmas orders booked now.
 $. B. STERN 4 co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
Kentueky Couney spry,

A 0iIbert suit Case or Bag makes m elegant Christmas gift.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
DAVIDSON q HOLT
 insurance and Real Estate Phone No. 15 No. 113 Montgomery St Phone No. e

rooms. bath; electric lights: modern improvements: house In frst-ciass con- families. It Is a bargain, either as an investment or residence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

What more appropriate gift conld you make at Christmas than . bcauti- full picture in . beautiful framef See Tresslar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
And the Rabbit EscapeA.

Newburgh, N. Y, Dec. 11.-while hunting today, Samuel W. Haslett fired at a rabbit, shot William Howden in the leg and killed a valuable fox hound. The rabbit escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
FOR SALE,

On South Hull street. we offer a modern up-to-date dwelling, 2-story; 7-rooms; electric lights: bath: barn: large lot and offered on exceedingly easy terms. For a home this place cannot be excelled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
REAUTTUL PLANTs.

Our conservatory will be full to overflOwInE this week with beautiful plants. Call in and make your seiec- tiOn early and we will lay aside for Xmas delivery.
 Rosemont Gardens. 1I8 Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
FOR SALE.

Splendid farm. s53 acres on Central of Georgia Railroad, about 10 miles from city: lies near Carter Hill road, mostly prairie, about 25 acres In tim This land is well situated and can be made very productive. Price. $20.o0 per acre. which Is low value for the property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

old ssanta'' belongs to Stokes Rem ovating Club. Why not yeus8s2.O0 per mouth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
DEATHS OF WEEK.

The report of deaths in this city for the week ending December 10 as made by the sanitary department Saturday shows that out of a total of eleven, only one was that of q white person. The list follows:
 Whites. Mrs. Hattie Snyder, 81.
 Negroes. Ophelia Love, IT. Catherine Jackson, 75. Willis Lee Petrie. i6 months. Julia Sephus, 24. Eveline Sanders Williams. yo1rs and months. !. Pleas Miles. .15. d. Jessie Ferrall. 65. Alex Boyd, 30. Virginia Smart, 2s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
SUGGESTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS

8UGGESTIONS FOX CHRISTMAs. Winchester Repeating Shotgun
 for | ...'. .H@v.Vv Remington Automatic shotgun
 for ...... ...... @-.,a... '.S2o.ov sangle~BarreAs RsaesArLeader f0r.9 4.50 22.eahbfc iIeffies, atheS' 92.00 kind p.A fof..9 ...'.4 s.... ]. SsA9. ..s I.50 k Fine HoII0w-Ground Raxors and the hest Steel Scissors in. the world. You know that fT0dd knows1 what good cutlery Is. 'etye gQ.ss p
 Flashlights are . nice present, too. Lots of handy articles sad useful ones, toO. ssEs st tt75 "a ffzs
 If you lcan't make sip your mind call at Todd's or. come any way and you will learn s0mething every time you come to see As.
 Todd's--Don't forget the sign of Bis Gan. If 1t ain't thePe it's not TOdd's
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

BIoetOn Coal burns long1 @lves great heat. Peoples Electric and Ice Co.,, Phone 325.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

Suffer not the diseOmferts of bad work. Join st0kes' Renovating Club, e2.OO per month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
FOR SALE.

On Mildred street, 2-story dweli- ing; S-rooms; bath; electric lights; ed on car line. Price s3.450.0o. Terms to suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
FOR SALE.

Vacant lot South McDonough street, well elevated and well suited for a handsome residence. price N,50o.0o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
FoR sALE.

160 acres miles west. Selma Road. houses, lot of very fine timber. The bottom land very rich. Best white neighborhood in Montgomery county. Price $20.00 per acre.
 A client living out Of the city has instructed us to sell his house on Adams street near Court, house, fs on- ly blocks from city fountain. House
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
FOR SALE.

for a few days only, a nice one-story cottage. rooms; electric lights. all modern Improvements; house in first class condition; price, $2.50o.o0. Terms to suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

FOR SALE. On Grove street. we offer a very handsome 2-story dwelling with g
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

FOR SALE. Nice one-story cottage. rooms. No 324 Cleveland Ave, lot 50x12b. Price. S125O00. Terms easy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

Jet is extremely fashionable. There are jet neck laces bracelets, hair orna- ments. cabochons for hats. dresses and hntfonS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

Louisville. Ky, Dec. iis-Estefie County remains dry as . result of q local option election held today. Ev- cry precinct in the county voted against . return to saloons which were abolished by an election here three years ago. The majority of the drys today was ai7 votes,
 WANTED-Ioca1 msnager for Mont gomery district. Must come well Recommended. Brand new business. The Alabama Oxygenator Co, EOS Title Guarantee BuiIdiPg, Birmingham, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12

guage as Conneliy had used in the cell after he was locked up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-12
DnuRhters seek Nnme.

2 I-2 Dexter Ave.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-08
GUARDSMEN TO RECEIVE
Invitations Issued to Afford 0ppor-
tunity for Inspection Of
New Equipment.

Invitations have been sent out by Off
GERS of the First Battery Field artillery
National guard of Utah. for a reception
to be given at the battery quarters next
Monday night. December IS at $50
O'Clock. The receiving line will include
Gov William Spry and staff, Col. Walter
Scott and staff Of the Fifteenth infantry
T. 5. A, and officers of the battery.
The purpose of the reception, which
will, it is believed, draw many interested
young men to the armOry on Pierpont
street, is given on a card enclosed with
the invitations, which reads:
1.-THE United States has recently issued
to the First battery the very latest type
of rapid fire field gun and all the equip
ment that pertains thereto. This equip
ment, valued as it is at over 100000
makes our battery as we'll equipped. if
no the best equipped, battery in tho
world. The reception is given for tPe
purpose Of affording the citizens of Salt
Lake an opportunity Of inspecting this
equipment"
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-08
Sample Helps
FrdiI Women

SO many women are dragging out
weary lives just because their diges-
tive organs are weak. The result is
poor circulation. nervousness and the
verge of invahdism. 1t is often very
unnecessary and the woman's own
fault
Che first thing to do is 20 look to the
welfare of your bowels. There the trout
BILE usually lies. All physicians know thar
a large percentages of women are habit
uali} consupated, and from this results i'm
digestion. piles, WEAKNESS. etc, thar
women constantly complain Of But there
IS no use taking female remedies and
things of that kind until you have started
your bowels TO moving. You viii find
thal Wheh the bowels move regularly once
or twice a day an your petty ills viii
disappear Take a good, mild laxative
tonic like Dr. CaldWelrs SyTup Pepsin
Tor awhile and YOU viii find Yourself
rapidly getting better and stronger. your
bowels will regulate themselves and work
at stated times. and then your headaches
and dizziness VIII disappear. Don't take
bIrQnS calhartic pills or salts. but lust
sucn d mild and pleasanJ-tasting remedy
as DIT CaldWells Syrup Pepsin.
You can obtain a bottle of your drug
slst l1f IIly cents or one dollar and
either size may be enough TO permanenfIy
cure YOU thousands of women keep it
regularly TN the house and will no Longer
De without It, as it cured them and can
be used with safety by every member Of
tne iamlly, down 10 the youngest child
nut IT You nave never used it take the
advice Of Mrs. Earl s. Cox. 409 Twenty
urn street, Moline, Ill., and Mrs Ellen
DUNCAN; Muncie. Ind, and send TO Dr.
caldwell Tor a free trial bottle. as they
oi1' anu learn Tor yourself what it viii
Go IN your own case. That il viii cure
you, as II did them, there is no doubt.
Dr. Caldwell personally will be nleased
70 give you any medical advice YOU may
desire Tor yourself or family pertaining
20 the stomach, liver OF bowels. absolute-
~ free or charge. Explain your case i'm
2 letter and he Will reply to YOU in detail
For the free sample simply send your
name and address on a postal card OF
otherwise. For either request the doctor
address is DIT. w. b Caldwell r. SIS
Caldwell luildins, Monticello, III.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

George w. Heintz and Margaret c.
Miller. Salt Lake.
David J. Evans, Spanish Fork; Jane
Huff, Lake Shore.
Carl Stems Smithfield; Kristina
Hummingsen, Salt Lake.
George Jarvis and Martha Arnold,
Spanish Fork.
Martin H. Peek and Josie l. Guard,
ROckland Ida.
Charles H. Bohnke and Mary A. Car
michael Pueblo, Colo.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-08
BURGLARS IN GROCERY
MAKE ONLY LIGHT HAUL

Entering the grocery Of S. b. COulam.
~ East First South street. last night. by
prying open a front door. burglars got
small satisfaction, the total of their cal
lection of loot amounting TO less than S
i'm value. Articles missing from the st0r4
include 81 in stamps. $50 I'm pennies. r
Canadian half-dollar and three county
warrants for S. each. which had been
paid to the grocer ia consideration OF gr0-
ceries received by W. Booth 74S East
First South street Payment was stopped
on them this morning before they could
be hOnored.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-08
A. B. PELTON IS SUED
BY HIS LOCAL TAILOR

Facaus7 ne Is alleged to have failed to
nav for a suit of clothes ordered at the
Max Daniels tailoring establishment, a.
r. Pelt0n, member o. the firm Of Peiion
q Shutter, Iessees Of the Grand theatre,
has been sued by Daniels in Justice STAN
lev A Hanks court.
An answer TO the complaint has been
filed by Pelton. The price of the suit was
$40 and Pelton IS said to have refused to
paw for his suit after it was made.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-08
WIDOW AWARDED $4,000.
Husband Met Death in Tintie Mines
About One Year Ago.

Damages amounting to $4,000 were
awarded to Mrs. Katrina FergOvich by
a Jury in the federal court yesterday
afternoon in her suit for 900 dam
ages against the Tintic Mining < De
velopment company for the death of
her husband, who was killed in the
companv's mine last summer The ar
guments of the attorneys were fin
ished yesterday morning, and the jury
was out until nearly 4:SO in the aft