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The daily sentinel., 1909-09-23
Miss swisher Presents Peaches.

In the meantime Miss Agnes
Swisher. the beautiful little queen of
Peach Day had been ushered onto
the platform. followed by several
of her maids. She stepped before
the president and gracefully acknowl-
edged an introduction. She was
most cordially greeted by the presi-
dent and then very prettily and
gracefully the little lady. dressed in
pure white and wearing n golden
wreath on her head. presented to the
president the finest box of peaches
harvested in the valley this year
The crowds cheered and cheered and
the president heartily thanked the
little queen. II was a beautiful fea-
ture.
AS the president held the peaches
and with the queen at his side half
dozen cameras and numerous kodak
caught pictures.
The president spoke for about
fifteen minutes and he spoke in a
clear, pleasing manner, making him
self heard even on the outskirts of
the great crowd Close attention
was given and time and again ap-
, plause broke out. The president has
n keen sense of humor and the
VioNu luuSHtHS frequently.
Goodbye. Bill, Goodbye"
AS soon as the speech was con-
cluded the president left the plat
form, entered his auto after greeting
the maids of honor to the Peach
Queen. quickly put on big riding
coat and cap. the sheriffs gathered
around his auto, the other autos
quickly filled and the sart from the
fair grounds was made. As the auto
began to move the crowds began to
cheer and scores of men yelled.
Goodbye Bill. Good luck Bill"
Taking off his cap and waving il in
the air, and smiling all the while.
the big, man said goodbye as he NOV
ed along.
1t was a stirring scene, one not
often Witnessed and one long to be
remembered. All the time the autos
and the sheriffs were making the
round of half the race course to get
back to the big gate the crowds
watched and cheered.. Leaving the
grounds the party moved rapidly
The daily sentinel., 1909-09-23
Goes To The Grandstand.

After twenty minutes spent in the
hall the party repaired TO the auto
mobiles.
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Tanks, cutters oil ali sizes made
on short notice. G. ]. c. & II. Co,
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FOR SALE 3-inch wagon and har-
ness; cheap. Call at l29 Souti,
Seventh street
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FOUND.

FOR RENT-Four room unfurnished
house. Inquire 500 Pitkin.
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FOR SALE=A few saddle horses
also one draft horse (middle-aged /,
weighing about 1.200 pounds. APP
ply at Mines.
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We will soon nave q car OF fur
naces. and we are going to install
them At reasonable prices.-J. H.
lane.
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down Twelfth TO Main and down
Main to Second.
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FOR SALE OR TRADE-If YOU want
a mudhole for ranch, enquire at
the G. O. ID. Store.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Choice farming land and
city lots. Prices low. Seventh and
Gunnison. j II. Adrom. Phone
Red ii0l
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FOR SALE-l0O feet of new betting:
e-pIy; S inches wide. Call at 62S
Gunnison or see B. w. Vedder.
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FOR SALE-Furniture and lease OF
La Harpe. Apply on premises.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT Rooms. Apply i36
South seventh.
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FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished
rooms. Strictly modern: electric
light, bath and telephone. Two
doors from car line. 35i Ouray.
Telephone Junction $40.
FOR RENT-0ne furnished room for
ailady. 5l7 Chipeta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
SCHOOL BOARD BACK
VISITED NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOLS
 TO LEARN SYSTEM.
Ideas Gained Will he Concentrated fp
 One Bis School Which is Soon to Be Located i'm
 This City.

The Board of Education. consisting of pr. B. J. Baldwin, President; Judge A. D. Sayre. George W. Jones. E. J.. Meyer, J. L.. Gaston, together with c. l., Floyd. Superintendent of Schools, and Architect Frank Lockwood. re- turned yesterday from an extended in- spection tour of the Northern High Schools, preparatory to perfecting their plans for the new Montgomery Central High School, which win be erected at the corner of McDonough and Scott Streets in the near future.
 During their stay In the North the Board visited and inspected the High Schools in Louisville. St. Louis, Joliet and Chicago. and gained much valuable information concerning the most mod ern methods of heating. ventilation. ar- engagement and equipment of 1aborato- ries, manual training rooms and de- partments of household arts
 At each High School they visited the instructors of the different departments were detailed to accompany them and demonstrate the working of all plans and equipments upon which any infor- nation was desired. The members of the board expressed themse1ves as highly delighted with the result of their trip and reported that they re- ceived a most cordial welcome at all these schools and the courtesies shown them. were quite overwhelming.
 The plans for Montgomery's new school will soon be ready to submit for bids for construction and the board confidently expects to let the contract not later than June 25. anticipating now that the building will be started by July 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
Place Contribution Boxes for
 One Armed Bob's Monument

The funds will be raised by small individual contributions. No attempts will be made to raise large amount, but 1t is hoped that a great many peo- pie will make small contributions, and thus invest the movement with a spe- cial popularity, Boxes in which contributions may be placed have been put at the follow ing places: .'-,-- .-------
 Elowers-Nettles Grocery Company.
 Nays News Stand.
 .Elks.- Home f.!ses McGehee's Drug Store.
 Knabe's Drug Store.
 Bastiani 6 Cassimus.
 The Advertiser.
 The, boxes are placed in convenient places in the hope that a great many Montgomerians will be impeiled to put in a dime or a quarter. The collec- lions will be assembled, counted and disbursed by Mayor w. Nj. Teague.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

son. who made use of poker most effectively and Knocked the old man into stupor almost immediately. [ Whit was brought to jail on a charge of assault with intent to mur. der
 The prisoner claims an unusual rec ord. While living at sardis. Miss. in 1894. he was arrested for murder and the crime with which he was charged was so revolting that mob attacked the jail intend on lynching him. Sher- if Poe was killed by the mob.
 Whit was soon after convicted of murder in the first degree and sen-. fenced to be hanged. An appeal to the Supreme Court resultd In the reversal of the finding of the lower court and the case was remanded.
 On a second trial. Whit was con victed again and sentenced to life im- prisonment. Another appeal was taken and the finding of the lower court was again reversed. %
 A third trial was had and this time the prisoner was acquitted.
 The old man maintains that he is not a murderer. He has never been in any trouble since coming from Mis- sissippi until he drank enough wild cat liquor to make him crazy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

Continued efforts, with every indi- cation of success. is being made to raise funds for a modest monument to One Armed Bob Goodwin, the heroic negro ferryman, who lost his life in attempt to save two young white men from drowning in the river. The funds now being raised will be devoted to honor ing the memory of the negrogswho Is said to have saved, a score of lives in the Alabama River. before he went to his death in the tragedy in which four lives were lost. '" ''"'
 q The campaign for this fund Is being conducted by pr. B c. Chapman and Elliott Hannon, both of whom knew the negro for many years. They assisted materially in the impressive funeral accorded the negro which was attended by many white people. and at which students from Starke's University School served as pail bearers. This unusual incident drew comment from papers all over the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
Looking for Homes for the
 Sunday School Delegat es

Tn order to properly entertain the 2.000 delegates to our State- wide Sum day School Convention. that meets in our city April. 27. 2s. and 2sth, it Will b -ncssary for at least 1000 homes to throw open their doors and help entertain these good people.
 The undersigned have been designat- ed a Chairmen of the Entertainment Committee.
 These delegates will begin to arrive on the afternoon of April 2eth, and In order to extend to them the cordial reception to which they are entitled, this committee must assign them to homes. Where shall we send them? There Is not single delegate to this convention but what is perfectly will- ing to pay for his or her accomoda- tions. S0nfg cafF sf6f6st6 stop at our best hotels, others can only afford an expenses spf &9s9M day. The hotels and boarding houses of Montgomery can only 5acc0snoda ates ko0a or t1e6a, GOO, which means we must 2prccureN tho
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
stI t4& q. s.tt t4 <a q THREE KILLED
 BY LIVE WIRE Negroes Are Electro
 cuted. WORKING NEAR TALLASSEE Telephone Wire Comes in Contact
 With Light Wire. ylstans Ignored order to step asd Were Instantly IxnIed.-wers
 EmpIoyes of the 1loat-
 gomery Light and
 water Power Co.
WORKING NEAR rALLAssEH

The lives of three empioyes of the Montgomery Light and Water Power Company, were snuffed out yesterday mourning in an accident which ocurred near Taiiassee. The victims were Jim Lott. who lived near Taliassee: Will Davis who lived in Montgomery and Homer Padden, who resided in the country, near the sissr All three were negroes. ;. i M ss s.. {.
 The accident was a peculiar one. and death, came to three men without warning. The Montgomery Light apd Water Power Company in stringing' a telephone line on the poles used to transmit the electric current to Mont gomery. The country in the vicinity of Tallassee, and between Montgomery and the power house, is very hiliy and as result there are many dips made by the wires. idea has been to keep them about six feet below the electric wires Two linemen and a foreman had very nearly completed the work yesterday while stringfng the wires from the top Of one of the hills to the top of another, the linemen and the foreman called to the negroes to slacken up their wire, while the connection was made with . pole down in the hollow. Evidently the negroes did not hear the command az they continued to drag the wire on the crest of the far hill. and as res suit the telephone wire came in contact with the electric wire which was fas- tened to fhe lower pole and all three men were instantly khged. several
 thousand volts passing through their bodies. The linenen were in the act of climbing the pole at the time. and their lives too. would have been taken. had they taken hold of the wire.
 Immediately after the news of the accident had been received here, Sup erintendant Montgomery. made trip to the scene, and looked after the ar- engagements for the burial of the bodies at the exnense of the comnanY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

names and street address of sufficient number of homes to provide for the re- maining 1,500. We therefore appeal to the good people of Montgomery to immediately communicate with. or write to the undersigned. stating the number of delegates they can and will entertain, stating whether they desire ladies or gentlemen, or both, also state charges per day.
 Doubtless there are homes that pre- fer 10 entertain gratutiously. We would like to hear from those also. as 1t will take all the assistance we can posslb- ly get. to properly provide for this army of Sunday School Workers.
 Prompt answers are requested. Do not delay sending your name and street address. the number of delegates .y01 fan vfR aIn, And the rprIce. !. rsairsvase a5sLRAspsctS SuIly submitted. st
 rnfesa s0soB Btalaeyys9hai airnAns Nes 2e Dexa ter Ave. sicAkHnt nsf9srT IN, M GJavss, vIcs Chairman No IOs 4l,s4hsH AtNe.ras Ajns svA ,a4T f.s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
Mules and Horses

Abraham Brothers have just received two carloads of probably the hand soonest mules ever shipped to this city. These mules will range in weight from 1900 to 1900 pounds and are splendid conditioned, and powerful animals They have also received 40 excellent horses.
 Abraham Brothers are now doing one of the largest horse and mule business in the entire South, and in their new stables on the corner of Jef- Sferson and Perry Streets, can always be found from one hundred and fifty to three hundred mules. and from twenty-five to one hundred horses. The large number of animals they always have to select from makes their stables the Mecca" of horse ana mule buyers.
 They keep their own buyers almost constantly on the road. gieaning th9 very best bargains In iforsefissh to be found in the central markets of the country Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
FOR SALE.

We have had placed In our hands for exclusive sale, the handsome resi- dence of Mir Thomas W. Martin, front ing HIS feet on South McDonough Street, and running back ITO feet on Clanton Two-story modern S-room house with barn on premises; this home was erected by Hugger Bros less than two years ago which is a guar antee of It's being new and perfectly built An opportunity Is presented here to secure an ideal residence at reasonable price. The new Epis- copal Church will be built on corner 1usts opposite, which will add greatly to value of property in this vicinity
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

ls xiHa 1n saJsin4 4s---&aazE
 zirneEs1 sasfHE3 isgibIlpG
 We wish to sell the best acreage proposition adjoining the city. This is a proposition that is now ready. It is healthy fine part of the suburbs. 1t is large enough to guarantee great big profits. The proposition is too large for the average investor. and we wish to form a close corporation of 5 or 6 men to take over the property. One man of large means has expressed a desire to take fifth interest and we want four other men who know what they are about to join him. This does not involve a great development ex- pense as the properly is naturally health full. and is now ready for the market. We would Ike to have such people who are interested in matters of this kind to call at our office for the details of this proposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
Youthful Would be Train
 Wreckers Held at Hearing

- A ~ " V ]. " "
 Before Justice of the Peace B. c. Young. Henry Hayes and Willie Dav- enport. two little negro. boys. who at tempted on several occasions to wreck the south bound limited passenger train of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. near Pintiala Creek during the first week of March. were yester- day given preliminary hearing. From the evidence produced, Judge Young bound the two over to await the ac- ton. of the grand jury. in the sum of si.o00.
 Very little evidence was taken by Justice Young yesterday afternoon, the two boys admitting the attempt to wreck the train. giving as their ex- cuse the fun of seeing "big smash up.
 The two boys confessed to driving spikes in the cross-ties and bending the spikes over the rails. piling rot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
South Perry Street

When South Perry street Is paved to the city limits 1t will be the prettiest boulevard in the South. and the man who owns property on 1t will be one of the fortunate few. We have three vacant lots on South Perry that we are going to sell cheap. As this may be your last chance to get in on the ground floor. you had better see us at once
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

ton cross ties on top of the metal. The first attempt was frustrated by the section foreman. who rode down the track on his bicycle. while waiting for a late train. The late limited was Jagged. and the spiked cross-ties made safe for passage. The second attempt followed the next night, but like the first. was discovered in time to prevent a disastrous wreck.
 On the last attempt on March 8. it was found that the rails had been spiked and rotten cross-tfes piled up. making barrier several feet high. As a result of the investigations of detectives of the railroad the two negro boys. Henry Hayes and Willie Davenport were taken Into custody. Later at the jail they made a full con- fession. and at their preliminary hear ing were bound over to await the ac- ton by the next grand jury.
 Their bonds were not made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
OKLAHOMA CITY LOTS.

The "Oklahoman" of 2nd says: Act ual and official figures show that real estate transfers in Oklahoma City for the quarter ending March Sl were s6.s60.13o. Contemplate these figures please.
 Call at our ofnce and let us tell you about these Ok Iahoma City lots at a25o.Oo to sS5o.oo per pair; show you some letters from customers who have been on the property. Recent sales ls2 lots. Mostly to Oklahomans--on the ground. Ala. Land and InVestmen; Co, ga Vandlver Building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
FoR sAI.E.

On South Perry Street three very handsome and attractive lots. also three equally as desirable lots fronting on south Lawrence street. This prop erty Is located in the vicinity of some of the swell residences of the city and is especially desirable for homes. Terms part cash, balance on time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
TAFT,s SUMMER HOME. <
President May Oceupy the Robinson
 House at Manchester.

House at Manchester.
 Gloucester, Mass, April 10.--1t was stated here today that President Taft and his family had definitely decided to occupy the Edward Robinson house on School Street. Manchester, part of the coming summer. their arrival depend ing upon the length of the present ses- sion of Congress. Mrs. Taft and Miss Mabel Boardman visited the Robinson cottage last month.
 2 The house is situated on a hill over looking the golf links of the Essex Country Club and is about tive miles back from the shore. The summer home of William J. Boardman of Wash- ington adjoins the Robinson estate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

If you are thinking of buying a home in the Cloyerdale. Perry St. and Fielder St. neishborhood we would like to talk to you about a proposition in that lo- cation that we think ideal. It contains several acres and will make home that will be the envy of all beauy-loying people. The price is very reasonable and we are in position to sell on small cash payment with a very low interes. rate on the deferred payments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
FOR SALE.

Two-story eight-room modern resi- dence with two baths; arranged so upstairs could be rented separately. Lot 5s feet front by 150 deep. Price for next week sl2OO. payable part cash, balance on time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
MUSIC AT PICKETT SPRINGS Sunday Afternoon from 6 to
FARMER KNOCKED OUT
 WITH POKER BY SON

Huntsville. April Io.-(special.)- J. M Whit, a well-known farmer of the northern part of Madison County. loaded up on wildcat whIsiey, yester- day and went home Intent upon kill ing out his family. He was armed with a pistol and might have accom- plished his purpose but for the oldest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

Proposed New Buiiding Tor the Country c1ab.

Bids for the erection of the addition to the Country Club will be asked for on May l. and 1t is hoped bv the cons mittee who have the matter in charge. that the enlarged club house will be ready. for occupation within months time after the bids have been opened and decided upon.
 The addition to the present club building will cost not less than s7.s0o. and the building committee. through its chairman. Judge William H. Thom- as. yesterday announced that half that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

We have recently been instructed to sell at $25 an acre one of the finest red land places. in this section of the State, The land is rich. level table land in good state of cultivation. The tenant improvements are good and there is one of the best dwellings in this part of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
MONEY TO LEND.

Loans made for any amount from $500 upwards. Terms: one two and i've years, with privilege of making annual or semi-annual payments on principal. Will lend on Montgomery city property or plantation property near city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
FOR SALE.

On Heron Street between Whitman and Goldthwalte streets three lots. 12T feet front by l50 deep; also 5-room cottage; room to build two additional houses. Will sell as a whole or sep arately as desired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
OFFICES FoR RENT.

We have a few offices still for rent in the Vandiver Building. Most con itor service. electric lights, elevator and steam heat furnished free.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
TORNADO INSURANCE.

The, heavy storms throughout the country the last few days and the iim- mense amount of damage they have done should be warning to you to take out tornado policy or your house. The cost Is small. We are prepared to write them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
EAsTER BRIDES

VIII save worry by placing their orders for flowers with . florist of known ability. We have never yet made a shabby bouquet or sent a wed- ding order too late. Write or phone us yoUr needs. we VIII d0 the reAf' and do it right.
 II Dexter Ave. Phone 1OV1.
 s. B. stern & C".
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
FoR SALE.

On Goode street i've acres: located just beyond Hannon street within ona block of Perrx Street car line south ern' part of city k growing rapidly. This property subdlvlded into lots would sell rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11

We have two story dwelling. , rooms and 2 baths. on corner lot. and very fine location. that can be bought for $4.500.00. This price is at leas, $i .000.00 less than its market value. If this property is sold to a good party. we will carry a loan of $3.000.00 a, 6 per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
Bishop Thoburn VIII be Honorea in
 Pennsyfvanfa.

Meadvilie. Pa. April 10.-The semi- centennial anniversary of the ordina- tion to the ministry and sailing to In- dia as missionary of Bishop James M. Thoburn. will begin tomorrow un- der the auspices of Allegheny College.
 The celebration will continue until next Tuesday evening and prominent Methodist leaders from all parts of the country will participate x Aats,
 Bishop Thoburn recently retired from active church work and has taken up his residence in this city. Haags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
s2,sso

We have for sale a modern seven room. two-story dwelling. with very large lot on Amanda street. This place is rented to october list at $500 year. but will easily bring s3so. Only $i,26o cash required.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
FOR SALE.

On Virginia Avenue. two-story dwelling. six rooms. bath. gas. modern in every way. A beautiful home. Price moderate and terms easy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
Chandler c Douglass
 Real Estate, Insurance and Loans Phone 4so Office End Floor First National Sank Bldg.
WANTED TO BUY.

We have two customers who will purchase store property In the Retail district or first two. blocks adjoining Court squares
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
S5.soo

For flftv-hve hundred dollars we can sell you a weli-built seven-room dwelling on one of the prettiest lots In the city. This place is only four blocks from the business district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
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Ara peneeu HI.

Springfield. H.. April 10.--Mrs. De- neen, wife of Governor Deneen, is seriously i'll at the executive mansion. The nature of her Illness has not been determined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
DAVIDSON q HOLT
 Insurance and Real Estate Phone No IS. No. I3 Montgomery St. Phone No. oz.
FOR SALE.

No. s31 Heron Street. three room cottage. lot 4ox1o0: rents for s1o per month. We offer the above property for only s1.o0o. GREAT BARGAIN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
FOR SALE.

On Dickerson Street, cottage, four rooms and hall, rent, per month. price $500. Terms arranged to suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-11
FOR RENT.

A nice one-story cottage on High-
 land Avenue, HIGHLAND PARK, i've
 rooms and hall, all modern conven- fences such as bath. electric lights,
 gas. will rent for s1e.B0 per month
 until the 1st of October.