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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
MAY NOT SAVE VESSEL.
steamer Texas still Burning
 Savannah

etenmer TeXaH stII HuFmhnB UM
 Savannah.
 Savannah. Jan. 2-The steamship Texas. bound from Christianla to Hav- ana. which put in shore yesterday. on fire is still burning and the outlook for saving her Is not good
 The steamer lies four miles down tho river and 1t may be necessary to sink her. Much of the cargo has been thrown overheard. A part of it will bs saved.
 The ship is valued at s2oO.OoO and the cargo about the same
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
BULLET IN BRAIN.
South CaPOIina Youth Goes to AtIauta
 for Operation.

Atlanta. Ga. Jan. 2-Conscious aI- though his brain Is pierced with bullet Norwood Grayden. 10 years old Is here tonight from his home in Ab- beville, S, C., for an operation in tho hope oG saving his life The boy was accidentally shot Thursday with small rife. the bullet entering his right temple. He is the son of State Senator ". N. Grayden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

Primitive Baptasts-tottage' Rin Church two blocks south and one block west frora where Court Street car turns on Jefferson Davis Avenue. Ser vices every third Sunday at II a. m: and Saturday before at D. m. All who desire to attend. are cordially ln- vited. VI. q. Lively. pastor. Preaching tonight at 2 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
A HeautIfuI Recentlan.

Mrs. Monroe Elkan beautifully en. teftaihed at a reception yestsrday af- kernoon from ( to C o'clock compliments ary to her guest. Miss rrma Newberker. nf St. Joseph. Mo.
 These two charming wonien received the guests in the parlor. In the dining room were Medicines Rosa RerzfsFd and Nathan Liepold. The table was ex-, quisiteIy decorated in a rod and green plan, expressed in carnations. ferns and ribbons. From a block of fee Troaefs AgR.nog and cream was served Dy Misses Flossie I.eva and Fannie fzers. field
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

10 q. m. Bible class and prayer meet. l Society Friday after trst Sunday m ssSS street. mGn'Ni E. W. HRc;l,snd. R; and ' "c' BAPTIST.
 First Baptist Church, South Ferry street-Assembly room. north entrance on Alabama Street: south entrance on Scott street--Rev.. Charles. A; Stakely, strgei R pi pssitS5h pfsiephons rs' SIS Pfeaching by fes Rev pfs.0E E. E. cob6s to ~ Prayer Meeting "Wednesday at :. 7so i0dJ D. .nnsr,nssnSsSy, mn sHnSday S:30 A. m: Baraca Bible Class. W. D. Stegaii. President. admitting young men over 1s years of age. meets with Union, D. H. Finch, President. every Sunday at 7:So p. m. A cordial well come to all.
 West End Bnptl.t--seventh Avenue bIocE bSISSE from car line. R k srashsr nSsx RsstSSs sdSoo s siO ssC n,' nyenus; w suhaaS a. RSs sree1. suDeriSten. dies Aid Society at 3 p. m: Mrs. M. " Henry. President; Miss pastor at II a. m. and 1880 p. m. Come and worship with us.
 Clayton Street Baptist Church--The
 
 Baptist church will be conducted by subject win be Jesus of Nazareth" :" The morning seryice VIII pc bs eondTsteo ,nsera est est of the Anti Saloon League: Sun day school at s:S0 a. m. Frank Allen and W. B. Holmes. Superintendents. T. B. Andrews. presidents AIid-week services at 7:30 D: m, Wednesday. All are cordially invited to attend these services. West Belt car passes door. tor Samuel A. Cowan. will preach at ing a. subject S anS Win SS be. rhe salvation of Work" The evening subject s,vI VIII be-
 The Lords Supper will be observed at the morning service. The Sunday School meets at s:S0 a, m; in charge of superintendents ,Is R M Aendlsy and ,1. ,! pfesident. DNa Mir. D. F.. Bird, viii have charge of the meeting.
 Strangers welcome rHSsd 10 b1 ati cleSerdsTe cars out Hull Street. Pastors rooms at 1925 S. Hull St. Phone 1879.
 Adamu Avenue Baptist Church-Sun- day School. 9:S0 2; m.. A. o; Hendley, and W. T. Perry. Superintenjents: Mrs. M H. Norman superintendent of Prim- arv Department. Preaching at II a. m, and 7:30 D. m. by Rev. Ashley V. Pick arm. Mid-week prayer meeting of the church wednesday evening at 7:30.
 Highland AVenae BaptISt Church- Corner Highland Avenue and Boyce Street j. Henry Bush. pastor. HOS Highland Avenue. Phone 209a. Sun day School 9:30 a. m.. c. L. Brown. Su- perintendent. H. A Cook. Assistant. Preaching by the pastor at II a, m. and 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting each week at 7:3O ?. n.. Wednesday; B. Y. P. m. M The Sunbeam Society on first dav afternoon at S:sO in the church the Woman's Missionary Society meets on second Monday afternoon at the same hour and place, Take the High land Avenue car and get off at Boyce Street Ever, body iR given a heartN welcome. Regular bus.ness meeting of tho church in connection with the mid week prayer service next Wednesday evening.
 Primitive Baptists-Cotages HIn Church two blocks south and one block west froTa where Court Street ear turns on Jefferson Davis Avenue. Ser vices every third Sunday at II a. m. and Saturday before at D. m. All who desire to attend, are cordially in- vited- " T. Lively. pastor. Preaching
 PRESBYTERIAN.
 First Presbtyerian Church--Adams Street. between Court and Perry Rev.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
sGeetiag ef nridge ciuh.

The members of the Bridge Whist Club held a very entcyahie meeting thlss week on Wednesdsy as usual. with Mrs. ]. B. Ellis as the graclous hostess. After the games a two-course lunch con was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
Azniversary Services.

The anniversary services of the Young Mons Christian Association viii be held at the Church Street Msthodist Church tomoryov night beginning st o'clock. and the indications are that the services will be largely attended tion. The following interesting program has been arranged for the occasion: organ prelude--Miss Bessie Groves. 4election.-Choir.
 Hymn.
 Solo---Miss Gonxeiia Byyne.
 Scripture reading--Rev. J. L. Ros- ser.
 Prayer-Rev. ". P. Dickinson.
 Solo--Mrs. Frank Warner.
 Address--Rev. R. F. kirkpatrick
 Remayks--Rev. B. W. Elliott.
 Selection--Choir.
 BenediCtion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
Dexter Avenue BaptInt e

old ship <. M. E. zIOn Church, Hol. eombe Street at Il a. m
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

Mfr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson ard young son Robert. have gone to Greene. boro to visit Tcistivea.
 Miss Louise StrudWrfck has returned to her borne in Demoooris after suend. ,n~ few days VI Mrs. Eaxar Rus. sell.
 Mel MoYripon and famIlv. who For znrnA roontNa oast have been ressasu~ q, Nootgouerv. have uovea hack kn SAl~,a ta I've. M- Ne-~ison formerly s~svelAa throueh E"~' Alahavoa but is ~nvv rpaktng SAirna Nia headuuarters
 F1r. Cste~by RnR Jones who has b4en in the city for several days viAlt- Ina his FssothA~ and alHtsrs reeurned tH his horre in New YorR this afternoon.
 R D. Hart and eauaiiy of Uniontown. have moved Co Selma ana are now TO- aIdIhk at 1908 Third Street,
 Claude 0vayson. who has been in the city for several days visiting Che fanis ily of his father. C. c. 0ra$eon. Fa+ turned to New York this naoRnfn q. wneEs hs is making his hsr8
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

Q Holy Innocents, Mission at West End
 Rev. E.. E. CoDbs. minister m charge. Sunday, School at P. m. meeting of the Boys Church Clup ae' i6:30 on Monday evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

{ Eh urch of the HOly COmfOEter-INev. Stewart McQueen,x rector. IelepnioTass as l726.~T. GAruner Foster and Joseph D. Jones sWardens. Services: S:3O q. m' Sunday school; Il a. m: morning pray zer ana sermon. The Hoiv ComInu.naoh . is administered the first and third sun days at the II o'clock service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

Dexter Avenue Baptist Churchill school s:30 a. m. Preaching 1i:iS S. m, evening service at 5. o'clock. Pray CT meeting held every Wednesday ev- ening from s o'clock until g; officers meeting every second and fourth Monday nighA in the month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
nfETHGIlIST.

K
 ssaY METHODIST. :, . Court Street M. E. Church, corner or Church and Lee S:reets--Rev. O. v: McGehee, D D., pastor. residence ins Church E.rCeL telephone ass. Rev. w. B Nance. associate pastor: s1noay Srn school at 9:30 a. sll.. Armstead 6roWn' Superintendent Preaching at II a. m, by Rev. J. M Mason; no evening service. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p. m.
 pusy Peoples Class-Realizing the aeed in every Sunday School or a class TOT adult persons who do not nave such a class dt Court Street Meth0. dist Sunday school, which meets @ v:30 a. n1.. >nd we extend you coFolai inyitasion tS ,sachss ctsis oa Ask aor Mr. WasS 0urn's class.
 Dexter Avenue 'Methodist Chgrch, cor ner Dexter Avenue and McDonough strsstRey H. Norih F a5i sateet PassGle sele phone ;SO4, Preaching at Il a. m. by Rev. o. c. McGee or the Court st. Church, and at 1;8O D. m.. oy hev. sG a. a. m m, VnS'' W. E. Feasin, snperintendent. Sunday scnooi Ieacner,s meeting every frlday evening at t;S0; ERMorth hssslns hssEnS SSsSSass MsSass:sdaS s:'s s:sR B p. m m
 Clayton Street Methodist Church-- soH sGrnsr Rex cl5yi2n p acsa sIsss and pSssSr Resldence. 537 Clayton street. Phone iSi6. Preaching by the pastor at both services. Sunday School will be held st sIt Ss0 FortS g. @ S + Leasas Samer0n at @ Thos. W ,Judkins,. President; Junior Epworth League p; m.. Miss Leila Yea AViHgefi FGgTeixn SuRIsnas &issionary Society meets second Monday in each month Mrs. J. B. chatnsid. President Wc: fourth Monday in each month. Mrs Mr.. J. F. Wadsworth. President. Board of stewards meets first Tuesday in each month. w. J. Cronier. Chairman
 Perry St. Methodist Church-Cor- ner Perry Street and Noble ayenue.- Sunday sShSol SSf a. piSiPe m M MorsSio MSf, and preaching. II a, m, followed by reception of members and celebration of tife Lords Supper Meeting of both Junior and Senior League at 1Sloek: and nraise service on Wednesday even ing at 7:30 o'clock. All of the church members are urged to be present at cordiaIiy invited to attend all services. W. NJ. Curtis, pastor
 FOSest Avenue M. E. Chnrch, sOutA corner Forest Avenue and Vine street Rev. j. w. Frazier, pastor residence 72o Highland Ave. Phone 1887. Both morning and evening services VIII pc condueted by the pastor. Sunday School st 9:30 a, m, R. W. Manning, superin- tendent; Epworth League. 6:45 D. m. James Browder. president. Prayer Meeting at 7:sO p. m- Wednesday.
 Ftfth Avenue GethOdiSt Church P. M. Guthrie. pastor. Preachins SoySd T:sO D. m. Prayer meeting 7:s0 D. Tn., Wednesday. Sun day school at s:so q. m.. w. c. Mission Society will meet Monday af- ter the second and fourth Sundays at . Sp. ! na. Mrs, Nellie Burge president. The Stewards will meet Wednesday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

0sacials oe eAs AiRsRemt chH Eenes ~flI please send to this Oizices not later Rhan $ o'riock Saturday afternoon. 0n noefaI or iby note, account OF their serss yfcea for 'eiai dayS otherwise notices ot last sanaay will he repeated. Do nrs aenend on the 'phOue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
Church of Christ.

Christian Church. '. M. 0. Az Mss Jessie Brown Secretary and Treasurer. Preaching by pastor. J. N. Harker. Il a. m. and 7:30 ?. m. All are given a most cor dial welcome to ali services of this church and Sunday School.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

Methodsst Esrotestant ChureI,, corner Bibb and Moulton. Preaching service. ii e.. m., T:20 p. m. Sunday school. 10 q m. Bible class and prayer meet lnRs, Wednesday evening"; Ladies Aid Society. Friday after hrst Sunday ln each month. 2 p. m.. III Mouiton Straet. E. w. Holland. -.,.-,-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

0rffffn, A Supertntendent of eunday sehoel ,a sesyic,s today sunday i ssheSl S Sassl at ii .. na.. subject: sTss Beginning of Days.Y and at 7:3o p. m.. subject; The Eighth Commandment Chris All are invited to these services and will be given cordial welcome.
 Meetings for the week: Monday, sae S the F9asts Gss o%,S %srd xits Mss s
 The Girls. Aid. with Miss Helen 3f3o D. m.. the Geo. w. Patterson Mis- 7sa $ Perry ' St. @ wednesday. @ 7;ss D. m, prayer meeting.
 HighIand Park Preshyterian Church --Prsaching at II a. m. and 7:30,p. m.l Sunday School at s:3o a. m. Junior Christian Endeavor at 3:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:3V ?. m.--E. D. Kerr. pastor.
 .ot,ss Ces,raI rr..sytsrls. Chsfea, corner ton Avenue; ,Dr. N M. Woods, pastor sunday sen ooi. s:3O F. nj. Ptsaching pssto ps to l0Ss csri.eIan .S ndeavore sa ey .es. a. I,.,v yics at ,av; s:so p ? ,E. m: strangers esps- Ss SssS SordIM%ls Msssns.asS wssSmss Meetings for prayer meeting; s;sO p. m. Sunday School Workers meeting. Ao
 Miss Minnie E Kennedy. of opelika. School class this morning at I0:25 o'clock. f
 Cumberland Presbyterfan CAurch, U. 5. A., corner Church and Catoma streets, Rev. Waiter M. Crawford, tslephcns sas iSissabbatSS SSaiq%s seso6I Strsst ao a.. mi P. v. L.. Finch superintend- ent, PEsacning II a; m. and 7:so p. m. Ladies' Aid Monday afternoon at o'clock. Junior Christian En- deayor Society Sunday afternoon at 8 % o%e,ock; senior Christian Endeayor so-
 CATHOLIC.
 Beginning the first Sunday of c,cto. church. % che SIa9r enrne or services at st Peters
 First Mass at ' o'clock. 2
 Children's Mass at g o'clock.
 High Mass at IO.30 O'clock
 EvenihS uevottons at osclOck
 Week day Mass at S:so o'clock. dayS SnIsssions aea Sssors at tb Ssloek on sstar month. eA 1ne
 BaPtisms 2, | o'clock .on Sundays. announced from the altar as they occur. Rev. D. Savage. pastor.
 Church of Chrfst.
 SOthGt OA SuuTCn ana CafnrRa streets. Bible School at e:lS m. Lords Day worship And preachinw at II a. m. Preaching at 7:3O p. mi evening at 7:45 o'clock. Adult Bihie class Friday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Bible School for youths and small children opens Saturday at 10 o'clock a. m. Regular monthly business meet ing first Sunday in every month at 6 p. m. Meeting of the ladies of the church second Wednesday in every month at ?. m. Meeting of the superintendents and teachers of Bible school second Sunday in every month at 6:30 ?. m. Everybody Invited: strangers welcomes parties wishing ], Information cali on or phone John 10. Dunn. residence 78 Amanda Street, phone No. 30s0. Preaching every Sunday at the West End Church at p. m. J. M. Barnes and John E. Dunn, ministers.
 Christian ChuRch. Y. M. 0. Az Sunday School, 9:30. R.. S. Armistead. Superintendent; Mss Jessie Brown, Secretary and Treasurer. Preaching by pastor. J. N. Harker. II a. m. and 7:30 D. m. All are given a most cor dial welcome to all services of this church and Sunday School.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
A peIinhtful Henae PartY.

During the past week jolly party ef the younger set have been royalty sis- tertained by Miss Annie Mae StoddaFd Johnson. Jessie Mae Perkins. Ellen Mel Win and Elise Hooper Messrs. Hnrr5sor Atkins. Caldwell Johnson, John Land wilmeT Grayson and Frank stoddard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

been arranged for the services at the First Baptist Church today:
 Morning Service.
 Prelude--Msndelssohn
 Ant1em-The Lord Is my Light, (Horatio Parker.) M f4. offertory auartette--sejoice in The Lord, (Mascaeni)
 Quartette--Sweet the Moments. ponixetH postlude. (Hoiiins.) <. 't4 Evening service. Prelude (Bartlett.) t Anthem-Festivai Te Deum. Dudley Buck.)
 offertory soprano solo-O Divine Reieemer. tGounod), Mrs. S. E. Wash burn 8jS Quartette--Zion Awake. (Cyista.) : PostIude--( (Quilmont.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

The Church of tAe Gosa sheua-a, wyatt H. Brown. minister in charge. Sunday School p. m. Choir practice with lecture on the church l:20 on ThursdaY evening. :. .--
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
MIR. EDMONDs RETURNS.

WilI occupy His Pulpit At Morning
 Service of Presbyterinn Church.
 Rev. Henry M Edmonds. pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. has re- turned from a, ten days visit to his parents in York, where he spent the holidays. He will preach in his church this morning, the subject of hls sermon will be 'Beginning of Days" There will be no service at the church this eve- ming, the congregation taking part in the union services to be held at the First Baptist Church, at 7:So o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
Adnma Avenue Baptlat. Church.

Adams Avenue Baptist Church has been steadily progressing in every department for the past four weeks. A total addition of twenty-four mem bers have been added during this tInie ana indications point to several others connecting themselves within a few days. The general membership looks forward with considerable interest to a great work for the New Year
 The Sunday School. which has con- tinually grown in attendance for four weeks is still enrolling news members. and great enthusiasm is manifested in this branch of the church work. The largest attendance in the history of the church is expected during the month of January
 Ashley V. Pickern will preach at both services today. II a. m.. and 7:30 D. m.
 Music At First Baptist Church,
 The following musical program has
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
Social and 1seraonai.

Mias Lucy Aaoe. who has been er- toying the holidays here with her par- snts will return to the Judson tetaors row to resume her studies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
west End Bnptlst--seventh Avena

Wegt End Bnp1lst--Seventh Avenue between Clay and Heron Streets. half block from car line, R. K. Brasher. pastor; Iesldenee. s1O Seventh avenue. Sunday School at S:sO a. dies Aid Society at p. m.. Mrs. M V. Henry. President. Miss L Copeland, Secretary. Preaching by the pastor at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Come and worship with us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
Cfty Court Meets.

The City Court of Selma with Judge J. W. Mabry presiding, will convsne Monday morning about 1i o'clock.
 As soon as the court has been con- venec. the grand jury win be aui- panelled and after the charge by Judge Mabry will begin investigating the cases which will be brought to It's at tention.
 During its sessions the grand jury will investigate into q number cf mur- dsrs. which will probably come ID for trial during the term of the court. The docket of the present seasicu ck the court is . very light one, but 1t is thought that the court will rennain in sesston for q least . month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03

Hall Street HaptAst Charch. corner Hall and Lake Streets. Rev. ]. B. Bra. ham. pastor; residence. 302 South Hail, Johnson. Superintendent; Thomas Scott Assistant Superintendent Preaching at meeting 2:S0 pm, W. J. Smiley pres. and Thursday evGnings at 7:S0, Every. body Is cordially Invited to attend these aer7fces
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
Ngs..,om.r u..x,.

Missionary Meeting. The Foreign Missionary Society of Court Street Church will meet Monday at 3:3O D.. m. and a good attendance Is especially requested.
 Mrs. W. W. Brame. President Mrs. T. w. deYampert, Secy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
paErsnYrRREANl

First PFesbtyeEian Church--Adams Street. between Court and Perry Rev. Henry NJ. Edmonds. pastor: Virgil C.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
will Ful r.ocnl puipst.

Rev. R. E. Kirkpatrick of Rtch- mond. Va, win i'll the pulpit of the Broad street Presbyterian Church both sunday morning and Sunday night. and each Of the services will be attended by large congregations.
 Mr. Kirkpafrici has charge pS . prominent church in Rich mend and is one of the most gifted and abie mtnis- ters of that city. He was Co have allied an appcintment In this city se- fore the hoiidays.4 but was dekAlneH In Richmond on account of iiinesa. and could not come to Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03
CempIlmentary te AIrs. WaaisY.

Mrs. c. L.. whaiey of Macon. Gas formerly Miss winston Jones of this city, was guest Of honor this FsnFNs Ing at a lovely bridge party when alse was delightfully."- entertained by &rns Jim Hunter.
 The games were played at i've tables and the prise. 6 handsome deek of and the honorse was presented with q cluster of carnations ana ferns. At each table the guests cut Cor pretty 1909 calendars. At the conclueion of the games delicious refreshnents wers enjoyed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
SPECIALS Pure Pork Sausage. Dill Pickle. New Barrel kraut. New Evaporated Fruits. New Grits. New Whole Wheat Flour
 THE LLOYD GROCERY ca.

Charles L. Thompson, the Little Rock architect, was among the visitors in the city yesteday,
 Mrs. s. g. Daniels is spending two weeks in Hot Springs, q guest at the Horseshoe Bath House.
 H. c. Davis has recovered and Is at his work again after being com 6ine1 to his bed for two days
 Mrs. Rafe Levy, who has been the guest of Mrs. Henry Marx, has re turned to her home in Little Rock.
 Mrs. J. D. farrell is expected home soon from Chicago, where she has spent q month with her son, Hopkins Knackells-
 41epx. Ralph Chesnntt, of Pendfetoa wfh on his arrival in q few days bt. the guest of his mother. Mrs. Annie ChesBstt.
 Mrs. M. A. Thompson nas returned to her home in this city after a se'- eral months viist to her daughter, at Pueblo, Col.
 Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Daniels leave next week on ten days vacatloh' which they will spend in Little ROCK and Hot Springs,
 Mrs. John. MartiGeau has retsfn eo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
BROTHER OF JUDGE
 KERWIN IS DEAD
Dan kcrWin.. For Some Years an In. valid. Passes Away at the Home of His Devoted Mother in This City Funeral Friday Morning.

The funeral of Dan KerWin. go years old, who died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Ellen kerwin, No GOO East Third avenue, early yesterday morning, a High requiem mass will Joseph's Catholic Church Friday morning at High requiem mass will be conducted at the services by Mon- signor J. NJ. Eucey. The pail bearers will be John Dellmon, M. Donovan. F. Knox Scull, Frank Franey, John ]. Holland, John Crowley, Ben Sylvester, Joe Cook and Tony Breiner, active. F. E. Dietz, Pat Tierney, P Magononi, Frank King, John Brenke and Will Franev
 Ar. kerwin has been an invalid for some years. He had many friends in this city who will learn with keen re- Sret of his untimely death. He is survived hN his devoted mother. two brothers. Judge E. J. kerwin and John kerWin, and one sister, Mrs. George r. Hill
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
JUDGE ALLEN AFTER
 M. P. & (. ROAD
Dewitt Citizens Sent HiM Here tS Con.
 fer With Officials of Proposed Mem. phis Road-fs Disappointed.

Judge J. ". Allen, of Dewitt, spent ves,erday in Pine Bluff, where he came expecting to find the officials of the Paris, Memphis and Gulf road in con- cerence with the Jefferson County Bridge Commissioners. He learned. after his arrival. that the officials of that road were not 10 be present, but that only a meeting of the comm1ss- ioners was to be held. He returned to Dewitt that afternoon. Judge Al len says his people are anxious to se- cure the Memphis road, if il comes this way. and that his county and town offered some attractive induce ments to the line.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-10-07
DO YOU WANT
 A BOY OR GIRL ?
County Judge Gould Will Give q Pair of Orphans Ava! Next Monda. 10 Some Worthy Couples.

On next Monday County Judge James Gould will arrange for the adoption of two deserving children. a boy and a girl. if any worthy cou- pie in this city or county cares to adopt them The children are Ella Oxford, x years old, and George OX- ford, wears old. who were taken It. the county almshouSe several weeks ago, with their father, Isaac Oxford. Who was found in critical condition III d houseboat at the foot of Walnut street. The father recovered and left the little boy and girl with H. kess Ter, who cared for them at his home on East Scull street, ever since. The father has disappeared and it is be- lieved that he had abandoned the lit : tie ones. Judge Gould was appealed to yesterday in an effort to get the children sent to the State orphan asv- lHm, but that institution at Little Rock is so crowded that such an ar tempt would be useless. Judge Gould suggested that the helplessness of the. Children he made known through the press and that he would entertain any Monday.