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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

pansacola. Fla. Feb. 2o.-(Speciai)
 Among the visitors to the city Tor Mardi Gras fs Miss Sadie Jordan. or Chicago, who is the guest or ner sis ter. Mrs. c. J. Richardson. No' .AAAA West Belmont street.
 MT. and Mrs. Donaldson and Miss Minnie Lou Dennis left this morning for Mobile. where they Will spend Mardi Gras.
 Mrs. A. c. Kingsbery. of Hartford. & D.. reached the city last night and will spend the Carnival season with his sister. Mrs. Frank L. Waves.
 The Misses Rocheb1ave will have as their guests a bevy of charming young ladies during Mardi Gras. among whom will be Miss Grace Kennedy, of Birm- inRham. sister of Father Kennedy. of this oity; Miss Lllie Napkis. of Gull man, and the Misses Etta Reilly and Gladys Davenport. of Big Bayou.
 Mrs. Bailey. wife of Naval Com missioner !. B. Bailey. entertained a number of her friends at the hand some quarters at the navy yard this at cards Army and navy as well as Pensacola iailes were among the guests and the afternoon was a most delightful one.
 Mrs. W. N Irmy and. sister. Miss Stella Deckard win leave tomorrow for New Orleans. where they will spend Nardi Gtaa.
 Mrs. John Thompson.. of Chattano6I ga. is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Reed. JE. .. ..=..
 MT: and .Mrss Ape DShisis celebrated the silver. ntYsrsary' Of their mar rfage today. the guest being irnrsdI~ ate friends, and relatives.
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COON rs APPOINTED.
Made CommerciRI Agent At Mobile FOE
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Made Commercial Agent At Mobile FOE
 N. ]. and K. c.
 Mobile, Feb. 30.-(Special. )--An- nounoement has been made by the Mo- bile. Jackson and, Kansas City Rail- road of the appointment Of J. p. Coon as commercial agent of the eompany with headquarters herA, the appoint ment to take effect at once.
 The road. 1t is stated will make a more aggressive light in the future for freight business in this city and to handle this business for the company MT. Coon's appointment will be an- nounced in an official circular about March 1.
 Mir. Coon came to Mobile from the norfolk and Western, where he has held the position of soliciting freight agent He is regarded as an efficient and able railroad man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
MOBILE RECORDER
 FIRM WITH DRUNKARDS

Mobile, Feb. 20-(Special. )-Mardi Gras with all its gayeties and happi- ness makes no difference with Record- er Norborne R. Clarke. who states that all drunks coming before him during the Mardi Gras season will be taxed the regulation $25 or fifty days for com mon every day trunks, while Sunday taRs will be doubled .r--.--- VI. ,-,,-.- = ~The Recorder takes the position that Mobile is a. prohibition city and the law should be enforced Mardi Gras or any other time.
 Heretofore the trunks have been let down liRbt who came before the Recor- der following a Mardi Gras spree.
 GREIL TRADING co.
 Pensacola, Fla.
 Box s37. Phone bss.
 Orders filled immediately.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

Rubira was most becomingly gowned in a handsome robe of black and white lace over white silk and was assisted in receiving by. Mrs. T. s. Fry in black net over satin. Mrs. s. 8. Ru- bira. Jr.. in pale blue velvet. and the fair bride, Mrs. Charles P. Fry, who wore her handsome wedding gown of
 white satin. made empire, and who carried a gorgeous bunch of white
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Luncheon for MIss saIkuInetti of NIOnt-
 gOmery and Miss SedbePry
Mobile Ready for tue Greatest
 Mardi Gras CorniUaI in History

Mobile. Feb. 20.-(SpeciaL )-The Mardi Gras spirit is now on in earnest In this city and already the streets are crowded with visitors from all parts of the country.
 Most of the set pieces for the elec- trical illuminatIons have been complet- ed and are in place ready to be turned on with the first shades of tomorrow
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Ellustrious Potentate Bloch Makes An nOuueemen


 Mobile, Feb. 0-(Special. .)-Illustri- ous Potentate Jacob D. Bloch has issued an official circular announcing the on- cial divan of Abba Temple. Nobles or the Mystic Shrine, for the year 1903, including both elected and appointed officers.
 The circular calls attention to reg ular session and smoker which Will De held In the Battle House auditorium on February 25. when routine business VII be taken up and discussed. and the next ceremonial planned. attention 10 also called to a trip to Louisville. where the next meeting of the Imperial' Coun- eli win be held on June to 12, and the circular calls attention to the fact tns' some of the local temple Arabs may Ar- range to journey to Louisville.
 The circular further calls attention to jewel presentation on February as. when Past Potentate Noole ,si M Mcafilian will be presented with Jewei in appreciation of his efforts TOT the io- cal temple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
pLECTRIoAL WORKERS.
Second Days Session of AS
 Branch At Mobile.

Second Days Session of
 Branch At Mobile.
 Mobile, Feb. 2o.-(Special )-The sec ond day.s session of the district branch of ahe International Electrical WorK- ers continued through today with E- k. Hoskinson, of Evanville. lnd-' pre- siding and a full list of the delegates present. s.. .,o. are of an executive nature and but little of the proceedings are given out for publication. Today was taken up with the reports of committees rec ommendins. the adoption of different resolutions. The sessions will continue one. more day when they will adjourn after selecting a meeting place for next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
woULD REsrnArN DICKENS.
Court Asked ts Set Aside Sale of Lands.

Court Asked te Set Aside Sale ef Mobile. Feb. 2o-A(6peciai)---A bill was filed in the Chancery Court today by attornevs for Carrie Mc0lIi Dickens settink forth a, prayer asking that ths sale of lands of c. c. Dickens as sara land and adjoining property a lev miles north of the city, containing ess acres which was on January as trens- ferred to T. M. Dickens and !. A. Haw- kinn by c. c. Dickens. be set asade.
 The defendant at that time owed her a large sum of money as claimed cy thH suit now in the Chancery Court
 No date for c hearing hes oeen ses
 Kentucky Rsse Eye.
 4 ~.s~ts as.E0. Q quarts e8.7B, ex. peaa'
 KeAn Dissflling Go,
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ROSE MARCHING CLUB
 WILL VISIT MOBILE

Mobile, Feb. 2o.--SspseasLI,s ,ss.an bsaded % by Mayor Rose. will reach the city tomorrow over the L. and N: ana viii viii remain here through russs Tuessays; sx i.
 They will be taken in ona.sse sp.ws sSomt inc city. given auto rides enc made very interesting. They carry s band with them and they are ehpecu ehp to furnish one of the carnivai ~''fao tions.
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congress of Beauty.

A special feature of this years car nival will be the Congress of Beauty. This lovely aggregation will be a wei come factor in each and every carnival function, and round of pleasures have been planned for them.
 The chaperones are prominent mem hers of the social life here. and Colonel Edward L. Russell will put the crown ing touch to the coronation ceremonies which will take place on Tuesday eve ming in the auditorium of the Bottle House.
 On Monday at 12 o'clock reception will be held in the Battle House audi torium complimentary to the Congress of Beauty and at o'clock of this same day automobiles, decorated in flowers and the carnival colors will take the Beauties, the Queen and all of her Maids for a tour of the city-and So it goes for each and every moment of this merry season
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night.
 Indications point to the largest at- tendance in the history of MardI Gras in this oity and they will be well re- paid as the Carnival Association as well as the mystic societies have work ed hard upon the carnival features with the result that the Mardi 0ras this year win be most beautiful.
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FREE DRUG CURE
JAMES HOME CURE REMEDfEs

JAMES HOME CURE REMEDfEs For Drug Addictions Alcoholism, To- bacco and Cigarette Habits, Nervous ness and Insomnia will be furnished at the wollowing prices:
 Whiskey, Wine of Beer. ......... .3I2.50 Tobacco, Cigarettes or Snuff ... 500 All forms of Nervousness of In-
 somfrfa -. ......... 500
 Prices for Hypodermic or Internal Home Treatment for Drug Adlctions will be furnished on application, with Q free sample treatment, charges pre- paid.
 Booklets on Drug AdictIons, Drunk enness, Nervousness and Insomnia and Tobacco and Cigarette Habits, contain ing testimonials, etc, sent sealed under plain cover. Correspondence conhden- tai. Address Charles B. James, Sana- torium, 2l0 Delta Bldg. Memphis Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
Theatre Party by Royal Knights.

A theatre party was given last eve ming by the Royal Knights In honor or the fAir Queen of the Carnival and their majesties. with the maids and a few fortunate. subjects, were present The entrance of the theatre was gor- Reously decorated with royal colors and the three rows of seats reserved for the royal party and their suite, were marked of with the same colors of pur- pie and gold.
 The maids and knights who compose
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IN LISTERS BEHALF.

Motion To ouash Indictments Against
 Mobile Man. Mobile. Feb. 2O-(Special.) )-MondaY morning a motion will be heard in the City Court to duash the indictment of false pretenses returned by the last grand jury against Fleetwood Lester. who is alleged to have robbed Hard away Young of S5.626.
 A motion will also be heard on the same day for a new trial for L. Collier on a minor charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
NerUs Of Mobile Society

the royal party to their majesties. are Misses Lilly and Lulie Radcliffe. Hat. tie May Horst, Emily Gray. Genevievs Hermann, Louise Overall. LAda Robbins of Pennsylvania, Sara Gibson of Hal. timore. Corbett of Indiana, Lucy Bowen. May Cauheld and Kathleen shivers. and Messrs. T. L. Moore. E. II. Bixler. Carl Holzborn, M. M. Riley, Tom Foster. pr. Fowlkes. J. E. Hobart, F. O. Rheu, George Creary, Arthur Tonsmeire. F. Craighead.
 A Royal Dinner.
 His Majesty Felix III entertained beautifully last evening at . magnii- cent dinner in honor of the royal party and g few favored guests. The table ] In the ffelIfs room was in the shape of dumb bell and was gorgeous in It's decorations of gold and purple with masses of tulips. double daffodils and maiden hair ferns. A handsome eight course supper was served, the stems of the glasses holding the grape fruit being tied with maiden hair ferns and gold ribbons, and the place cards were hand-painted scrolls in gold and pur- plei of follies. devils and maskA For Felix was a special card representing him In his royal robes and one also for his lovely Queen. Beautiful music was played throughout the evening by the royal orchestra. Al gorgeous crown. decorated the table and royal colored pennants hung from the wall2 Palms and training vines were used in pro- fuse decoration around the fountain and throughout the trellis room, and at each place were satin ribbons of purple and gold upon which was paint ed the menu and names of the guests who, in addition to- the royal party, were: Miss Rosa Coates, Mir John Winter of Meridian, MT. and Mrs. G. M. Luce, Mrs. Penrose Vass and Mrs. George W. Coates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

appointments and the prettily shaded candelabra. The souvenirs for each guest were chrysanthemums and those who with the two honor guests enjoyed were Misses Marie Shaffer, Eugene Walkley, Rosabelle Christian, Clara Bell Lack and Mrs. R. D. Swain.
 Carnival Luncheon.
 The feast of royalty was inaugurated this morning with the carnival lunch con given at o'clock by Miss Lucy Bowen in compliment to the Queen and her Maids at the Battle House.
 The beautifully set table was banked with daffodtls and violsts and down its center was six electroliers with shades Of purple and gold.
 The Queens place was easily shown by the chair of state which resembled Q throne. and royal insignia was found in the c0rssKe bouquets of Violets and daffodils which were. tied with purple and gold ribbons to the back of each chair. The almond and bon bon dishes were crowns of gold lasppsdsitaAlsS and the EPa place
 Those who graced this occasion and who wore becoming and pretty gowns, were Her Majesty be Mss Amelia Lyons in a lavender satin empire with black picture hat; Miss Susie Mckenzie of Eufaula. in green satin with black hat. Misses Lettice Clark. Emily Keith. Louise overall. Hattie Mae Horst. Gene vteve Hermann. Emily Gray, Lillte and Lulie Radcliffe, Lyda Robbins of Penn sylyania. Sara Gibson of Baltimore, Kathleen Shivers Of Montevallo, Ma rie Corbett of Indiana. and the charm ing hostess Miss Bowen. who looked her prettiest in an empire gown of pink satin. pink hat and Dlumes to match.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
Ball of Las Deseonocsdas.


 Prominent among the many beautiful functions which have been given in Mobile must ever finger the memory of the bali given last evening of Las Desconocidas in the auditorium of the Battle House.
 Society has been on the Qui vive since the first announcement of this ball and before o'clock the spacious hall was filled with guests anxiously awaiting the advent of "the unknown" which composed the maids and matrons of so- ciety. Promptly at that hour the cur tain rose and disclosed an Indian camp scene, tepees on each side of the stage and camp fires. around which were grouped the Indian maidens and to the sound of tom-toms. the march began. one line of maskers on either side of the hall The leader of the tribe stepped into the midst of the guests and select ed the "sQuaw man" presenting him with Indian robes and crowning him as their chief. whereupOn the tribe danced around him to the music of Hiawatha and the ball began.
 The first dance was "a call out dance" by the maskers. and as each favored mans name was called. an Indian maid- an came out and claimed him for her partner and presented him with soc ciety pin, a gold quill stick pin.
 The massing of the colors in the evo-
 
 thrown upon the Indian costumes trimmed with beads and fringes, and the head-dresses of feathers, made scene indescribably lovely.
 After the dance of the maskers, the guests, many of whom are here for the carnival season, mingled in the merry throng and dancing was kept up until A late hour, the fair maskers reserv- ing the privilege throughout the even Ing Of asking the men to dance.
 The reception committee for this brilliant affair and who performed their duties most gracefully were Mrs. Rhett GSode, chairman, Mrs. S. s. Rubira, Mrs. s. R. Triplett, Mrs. Mark Lyohs, Mrs. RIttenhouse Moore, | Mrs. Winston Jones, Mrs. H. T. Inge, Burgess. Mrs. E. D. Bondurant and committee was in mask apq displayed great executive ability in every de- tall and the ball of Las Desconocidas has passed into history of one of the most brilliant entertainments ever giv- en in this city.
 l In Honor of Mrn. Charles F. Fry. Mrs. S. S. Rublra was the charm | Ing hostess at a beautiful reception given yesterday in honor of Mrs. Charles P. Fry, of New York, and Mrs. s. S. Rubira, Jr. Roses, violets and Aaffodils were used in profusion and from the conservatory a string orchestra played delightfully during l the hours of the reception, to 6. Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

roses and lilies of the valley. At the punch bowl Mrs. St. John Wilson and Miss Elsie Fry gracefully presided, and in the dining room where the dainties displayed the royal colors and which was decorated with masses of golden tulips. the many guests were waited upon by the following bevy of buds, Misses Mabel Goode, Agnes Or ton, Lulie Lesesne, Emile Boone. Sadie Shields. Freeda Donald, Tallulah Sage, Lulie Radcliff, May Canfeld, LillIe Radclif Evelyn Shields, Mamie Fitz- patrick, Amelie Lyons, Hattie Horst, Louise Overall with Mrs George Leath- erby and Ethl Fry. Tea was poured by Mesdames N. R. Clarke and Waring Harrison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
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 DEPART. For Union Springs. Troy. AndaIusiA Gufaula. ozark. AmsrlcuA Alba. any. Columbus. MacUn. Savannah and Augusta. .... .... .. .. A:Asp1 For Union SprIngs. Troy AndaluaIa. @ufaulA. Fort Gaines DnwRun AmssaeuA Albany. Columbus. Macon s:Soam From Savannah. Aug sustA. Macon. Columbus. Albany. AmsricuA Ozark. Eufaula, AhdalGSia. Troy. and Union springs.. .. .. .. ..11;1eAm From Macon. Columbus. Albany, Amerieus Dawson Ft C3aInee. mu- fauiA Andalusta. Troy. Union sp'Ss :;Sspn
 ALL TRAINS DAILY. For further infcfmatIor write or apply to Geo R. Wright G.A.. 1e8vMonRsomsTy 9t. & T. SurrAtt. D. T. A. MontgOnery.
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Hat, tn the Carnival.
Ladies fin waiting to the Queen.

al Court of Emperor Felix III will stand unchallenged, composed as 1t is of the following maids. who will cast a bewitchink spell over the handsome knights in armor: Misses Louise Over all. May Cauheld Lillie and Lulie Rad cline. Lucy Bowen, Geneyieve Hermann; Emily Gray. Kathleen Shivers of Mon tevallo, Lyda Robbins Of Pennsylvania, Sara Gibson of Baltimore. Hattie May Horst and Marie Corbett of Indiana.
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f,cuts.eus.I nrv.tfe Crewp,

E The Nineteenth Anniversary of the Continentai Mystic Crewe will be eel. ebrated this year on Tuesday evening, March a, at the Battle House. and their usual handsomely engraved invitations have been issued. s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

Mir. Hugh Krumbhaar has returned from q short visit to New Orleans. and will be in the city for several weeks.
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Personal Notes.

Personal Notes.
 The many friends of Mrs J Smith of New York, formerly Mss Helen Clarke of this city. will be delighted to learn that she will arrive in Mobile on Monday, and will be the guest of Mrs. D. R. Burgess.
 MT. Murray Steele of Birmingham is in the city, the guest of his cousin, Mrs. J. Goodan.
 The Hamilton Whist Club will hold no further meetings until after Easter
 Mir. and Mrs, Horton Falls of Nash vile will arrive today for the carni- val season and will be the guests of Mrs. Fallss mother. Mrs. D. R. Dun lap.
 Mrs. c. A Terrell and Mrs. 2. Tay- Tor of Uniontown, Ala, arrived yester- day to be the carnival guests of Mrs. A. NJ. Bright.
 MT. and Mrs. Wheatley of Washing ton, D. C., are among the prominent carnival visitors and are stopping at the Battle House.
 Col and Mrs. W. D. Mann. who have been spending several days in the city, will leave tomorrow for their home in New York.
 Mrs. Mary Will Sedberry of We
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2 Mir. ana Mrs, wsfter ". Heron left on Friday for visit to F7oTida.
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sssmpk. l. ts. carn.v.i guest of Mrs Earle Jsnts.

Mrs. yssoph stamps ok Hogersvfile. Tenn, is spending the carnival hoit- days with Mrs H. D. stsmps and her mother, Mrs. Adam Glass.
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Atheastan Club Committees for the Carnival.

Carnival.
 Reception-Mr. N. R. Clarke. Chair man.: Messrs. H. D. Lesesne. E. L. Russell. G. M. Luce, A. s. Lyons J :. T. Schley, H. T. Inge. L. D. Batre, G. E. Aunspaugh, Jas. McPhillips, IT,. O.. F. Cawthon, Jr., 8. T. Prince J. W. Whiting. H. H. Patterson, J. c. Bush. Jr.. Murray Wheeler F. B. Mer- Till. E. J. Buck. R. B. DuMont, Gayle owen.
 Floor-Mr W. G. Harn. Chairman: Messrs. w. E. England, L. J. Davis. E. D. Huger, H. Upton, Jr.. Charles R Garnett.
 oflCArs-Charles A. Hall President; D. P. Bestor Jr., Vice-Presldent: Frank L. Ward, Secretary.
 Governing Committee-A. P. Bush. s. s. Rubira. Jr., T. ". Sims H. H. Wefel. Jr., W. H. Oates
 Mrs. Touart Entertains at Bridge.
 Mrs J. c Touart was the charm. ing hostess sn1ie this afternoon at a lunch con followed by bridge. Palms and red carnations were the decorations used in the hall In the drawing room which is in old gold there were ma Eses | of Killarney roses. The two tables In this room were decorated in tulips and yellow buttercups and hand painted emblems of the o. O. M were tha were in the library which Is done in brown and gold. These tables were also dec orated in tulips and buttercups and here the place cards represented the M. hand painted cats with carnival colors. After a delightful four course luncheon, bridge was played and the prizes were cut glass compete and a bisQue violet jar. Mrs. Touart wore becoming empire gown of gray Her guests were Mesdames George Hurd of New York. c. W. Gazzam Elliott John ston. Rittenhouse Moore, z. NJ P. Inge. W. B. Stratton. Colston, c. J. ! Tarrey, Paul Acker. W. D. Salters. Brown Dawson. W. W. Groom and Misses Lulie Le Baron. Ethelyn Wal. lis. Annie Knox Taylor.
 Luncheon for Miss saiEuInetti of MOnt- gOmery and MIas sedbePry of Wetumpka.
 Prominent among the many lovely affairs of today was the luncheon giv- 1 en by Mrs. Earl Jenks in compliment to her two attractive guests, Miss San guinetti and Miss Sedberry. The ta- ble was exquisite with it's centre of pink and white carnations, the crystal
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COMING. EVENTS.

- d. sz Monday.
 Mobile, Feb. 20.-(Special.) )-Corona- ton at Temperance Hall 9:30 p. m. Carnival Reception-Ffdelfa Club, S:sO p. m.
 Infant Mystic Bafl-aerman Relief Hall, 9 p. m. First Public Recognition by Felix II of the Queen at Manassas Club. l s carnival Ball-Elks clubss p. m. a Open House-Athelstan. Manassas, Fildelia and Elks Club. Business meeting and annual eiec- tion of Colonial Danes at the home hof rthe president. Mrs. Batre att l2 o'clock. 6. ., Luncheon to Queen. maids and reyai party at Manassas Club. - Tuesday.
 O. o. M. Ball at German Relief Hall, Queen of Beauty Coronation-Audi- torium of Battle House, D. m.
 K. o. R. Reception-German Relief Hall. p. m.
 Open House at Athelstan, Manassas, Fidelia and Elks Club. Buffet Supper-Miss Marie Bush at her residence, 45S Government street.
 Wednesday.
 Carnival Ball-Fidelia Club, p. m. Meeting Chautauqua Circle with Mrs. H. H. Duffee, 4:30 p. m.
 Thursday.
 Progressive Bridge Whist-Miss Daisy Richards.
 Century Book Club-cawthOh Hotel Il a. m.
 -7Lfncheon p. m.-Mrs. Charles Jenks In honor of Miss sanguinetti, of Montgomery, and Miss sedberry. Of Wetumpka.
 Friday.
 Rowling Club to be entertained by Miss Louise Overall at Country Club, II a. m.
 Shakespeare Club at residence of Mrs. c. J Torrey. II a. m =. Virginia Dare Chapter, c. A. R., win meet at 3:30 with Mrs. Case.
 Hail to the Carnival.
 Mobile. Feb. 0.-(Special. )-The spirit of the joyous season of Mardi Gras fills the air and the beloved capital city of Felix II is blaze or regal glory. This year promises to surpass all others in brilliancy and beauty. Balls, dinners: luncheons and receptions will follow each other in one continuous round and the beauty of the Queen and her maids will be heralded to the uttermost parts of the earth. His Majesty hears with joy of the gIories that await him and eager ly anticipates his royal welcome on Monday from his beloved subjects. A wireless from the imperial yacht pro nounces His Majesty to be in the best of health and spirits and thoroughly able to enjoy a perfectly good time and innumerable royal feasts.
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MT. Murray Steele of Birmingham Is in the city, the guest of his cousin, Mrs J. Goodall.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-05-14

are sending out their branch lines In
all directions; thousands of prosper
Gus farmers are leaving their prairie
shelters for new and modern homes
built by wheat" everywhere IL a
growing happiness and contentment-
happiness and contentment built by
wheat-the dollar wheat" which has
come to stay. Notwithstanding this.
the Canadian Government is still CIV
ing away its homesteads and selling
~pre-emptions at $500 an acre, and the
Railway and Land Companies are dis
posing of their lands at what may be
considered nominal figures.