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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
DOUGLAS MAY DIES
PROMINENT AMONG CTTY's YOUNG
 ER BUSINESS MEN.
He Was Born and Educated h Ment. gomery schools-The Funernl
 Services VIII Be Hela
 This Morning.

Douglas May, q years old. . promi- nent business man of Montgomery, died yesterday morning at . o'clock at . local infirmary after a short illness, His death is a shock as hfs condition was not considered to be serioua
 He was operated on several years ago for appendicitis and complications set in from this operation which neces- sitated . second one last Sunday. The operation tseemed to be successful and his recovery was anticipated.
 He was born in Montgomery, educat. ed at the high schools of this city, and spent the greater part of his life in this city. At the time of his death he was in business with his father, W. q May. He was unmarried and promi- nent in social circles He was for some years . member of the Montgomers Greys
 The funeral services will be conduct ed from the residence of his father, 331 Sayre Street. at 10 o'clock this morn. ing by pr. c. A. Stakely. pastor of tns First Baptist Church. Interment win be in oak wood Cemetery.
 Mfr. May Is survived by his father one sister. Mra Cltn Green and otheI relatives. among whom Is Duncan May an uncle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
MEGRoEs AT LOTHIAN.
Supreme Lodge to Meet Next at Union
 Snrfnge.


 Springs.
 Dothan, Sept. 10.-(Special. )--Tho Negro Supreme Lodge of the United Brothers of America and Sisters of True Love came to . close after three days and nights of work.
 This organization ia the only one of its kind among negroes. and is incor- porated under the laws of Alabama, op- erating in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.
 The Union Messenger. a local news paper. edited by pr. P. s. l.. Hutchins of Dothan, was adopted as the oficial organ of the organization.
 Much interest was centered in the location of the Grand Lodge Temple. but Montgomery was the successful competitor of many.
 Union Springs wHs selected as the place to hold the next Grand Lodge session for 1910.
 The following are the Supreme Lodge officers:
 A. J. Faulkner, Prattville; W. H.. Ward, Supreme Master, Montgomery; Master; Rev. W. J. Hightower, Su- ton. Supreme Recording Secretary. Montgomery; Sister W. &. Ballard, Su- preme Endowment Secretary, Mont- gomery; F. S. Johnson, Supreme Endowment Treasurer Monts gomery; Sister s. L. Harvey. Supreme Lodge Treasurer, Montgomery; H. Ben son, Supreme Guide. Union Springs; O. w. Williams. Supreme Inner Guard' Headland; Emanuel Preach, Supreme Outer Guard, Dothan: l.. T. Kenders Supreme Marshal, Donalsville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
Rev. A. s. Johnson Accepts Call.

Tuscumbia, Sept. 1O.-(Speclal.)- Rev. Albert Sidney Johnson. a young minister yet in his twenties. and son of the late Colonel William A. Johnson of this city. is rapidly forging to the front as a Presbyterian minister. He has been in the ministry only few years. but has made splendid record and reputation during that time. He has been filling the Presbyterian pull Dit at Greenville, Tex. for the past year or two, and has just received and accepted a call to the First Presbyte. rian Church at Jackson. Tenn. one o1 the largest churches. with the excep- ton of Memphis. in the West TenneS- see Synod,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
The Renewal, q Strain.

Vacation is over. Again the gchool bell rings at morning and at noon, again with tens of thousands the hard est kind of work has begun. the re- newal of which Is a mental and phys fcal strainsto all except the most rug ged. The little girl that a few days ago had roses in her cheeks, and the little boy whose lips were then so red you would have insisted that they had been Kissed by strawberries" have already lost something of the appear ance of health. Now Is a time when many children should be given a tonic which may avert serious trouble, and we know of no other so highly to be so highly recommended as Hoods Sar- saparilla, which strengthens the nerves, perfects digestion and assimi- lation. and aids mental development by building up the whole system.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
WORK IS PROGRESSING.
Street Paving in City Being Rushed by
 Contractors

Street Paving in City Being Rushed by
 Contractors.
 City Engineer Gilchrist says work is progressing rapidly in the paving of several streets which the city Is now engaged In improving. The curbing gutters and sidewalks on Grady Street are being rapidly put in and 200 feet of concrete sewer has been constructed. Much of the piping on Grady Street has been completed and grading along the section under improvement Is nearing completion.
 The work on Forest Avenue Is goips forward at the rate of nearly 200 feet c day. The gravel Is rolled from the first Oak Park gate to Highland Ave- nue and the sewerage along the stretch to be paved is practically finished Perry Street will be completed by No- vember 1 at the present rate of con- struction. The laying of asphalt on that street will commence Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
CLASSY DOGS TO GATHER
 AT MONTGOMERY FAIR

Dogs of high and low degree will exchange barks in social way at the State Fair this fall. Canine aristo- cracy will be represented to the limit, and to the survival of the fittest prizes to the extent of S143 will be awarded.
 Correspondence from the masters of their dogships indicate lively inter- est in the rivalry of pedigree. John W. Tullis, of Montgomery. is superin- tendent of the dog show. He will be assisted by W. W. Titus of West Point. Miss. Charles Tway, of Union Springs, W. c. Howard of Rutherford and Dos McGoo, of PittsView
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
St. Bernara college opens

Culiman. Sept. )-St. Bernard College opened with full at- tendance, having enrolled pupils from nearly all the States In the United States besides a number from Cuba and other foreign countries. The year 1909-10 will conclude the eighteenth year of St. Bernard College, and prom ises to surpass all others in every re- spect. Every member of the faculty has been devoting his time % the tm- provement of the collenA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
NEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Congregation at Union Springs Win
 Huild

Union Springs. Sept. 1e.-(special.)-- The contract fer the new Episcopal Church has been let to C.. c. Clark.
 The building will be of Gothic archi- lecture. with tower on the southeast corner through which will be two en- frances. It will be constructed of brick, cement and stone, with slate covering and will have an air of els- gance throughout.
 The membership Is small here, and for years they have labored hard and faithfully to erect this building. The plans and specifications for the build ing were designed and drawn by R. Kennon Perry, who graduated at the public school last summer and left yes- terday for Auburn to further perfect himself in architecture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
A ROMANTIC WEDDING.
Mrs. Bessie steele, of TuSeumbia B
 snox,,aa NQPa 0SNNal

Mrs. Bessie Steele, of TuSeumbia Be~
 comes Mrs. O'Neal.
 Florence, Sept. 1O.-(Special. IA po- mantle wedding was that of Mrs. Bes- sic Steele, of Tuscpmbia, and MT. Jo- seph o'Neal. of Tampa. Fla, which oc- curred at the residence of Rev. B. D. McDougau, D. D., in this city.
 The friends of the bride were taken completely by surprise though MT. o'Neal had been in the city several days Mr. o'Neal. Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Steve Bradley and Miss Lida May Ma lone, drove to Florence and procured license at the court house. and rom there to the manse, where Dr. Mc- Dou9all nerformed the ceremony.
 Mrs o'Neal belongs to one of the nrominent Tuscumbia families and Is very popular. They will leave In few days for Tampa, where Gr. o'Neat Is In business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
r.loenmem Arp IRefnndedh

ruscunbia, Sept. 1O.-(speciai. )--Ae a meeting of the city council or Tus- cumbia the unexpired license of two near-beer stands, outlawed by the pro- bibittop statutes of Alabama, was re- funded, the amount in each instance being $20S. They were required to pay a city license of $500. receiving rebate for i've months unexpired license.
 An ordinance was also adopted pro. hIbiting boys from tossing baseballs on the principal business streets. which practice had been complained Ux ae q nuisance by several merchants
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
HELPS YOUNG COUPLE.
Officers Seized While Wedding Takes
 Place

Albany Ga. Sept. 1O-A marriage with quite a tinge of romance oc- cured here last night.
 After having eluded the vigilance of the parents of the bride, Fleming Brooks and Miss Bessie Walters, of Ashburn. Ga, were on their way to a minister's house in Sylvester. where they were to be married when over taken by officers. who acting under instructions of the father of the bride, placed them under arrest
 As tbey were being taken back to Ashburn number of persons seized the officers and forcibly held them un- til the youthful couple escaped. They came here and the ceremony was per- formed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
POLICE AFTER THIEVES.
Recent Burglartes in Montgomer
 Cause Fresh Activity.

Recent BmrBEHKteb ID MVHtBVHcH' ?
 Cause Fresh Activity.
 Residents of the neighborhood apou' Huil Street and Finley Avenue recent iy have been victims of numerous burg laries and attempts at burglaries Thursday morning the home Of c. ID Thalman, 1046 South Hull street was entered and S2O was taken. Thursday night the home of A H. Eubank. al No. 4ls Finley Avenue, was entered and S12 taken. Both burglaries occur red in the same neighborhood. The frequency of the robberies in that neigh borhood has caused Chief of Pc lice Taylor to place extra men there.
 TWO men are now under arrest at the city jaiI who are suspected of being i'm nlicated in the rObberies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
wEATHER CONDITIONS.

The depression. or disturbance, central yesterday in Kansas, has moved rapidly eastward to western Pennsylvania. It has within the last 24 hours caused rainfall in the upper Mississippi valley. Lake region. Ohio valley, in Tennessee, in the middle Atlantic States, and in northern portions of the middle Gulf States. second disturb ance centers in the northern Rocky Moun- tain region. Pressure continues high along the Atlantic coast and over the Gulf states. The high pressure area which centered yes- terday over Wyoming now centers over western Nebraska The weather contin- ues warm in Missouri western Tennessee, Arkansas, along the South Atlantic coast, and in the states bordering the Gulf. The indications for Montgomery and vicin- tty are for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, and partly cloudy weather to- night and Saturday It will be slightly cooler tonight.
 COTTON REGION BULLETIN. Montgomery. Alabama, for the 24 hours ending at am, 18th meridian time.
 Friday, Sept. 10, 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
BELT HEWITT CONVICTED.
Florence Man ia Fined for Selling
 Liquor.


 Florence, Sept. 10.-(Special.)-Belt Hewitt a white man, was tried in the Circuit Court this morning on the charge of violating the prohibition laws, the case having been appealed from the City Court.
 The evidence was So strong against the accused that att conclusion of the trial Judge Atmoh instructed the jury to return a verdict or guilty.
 Three police offioers had concealed themselves in a window few feet from one looking into q room whore the defendant and his partner were dispensing the liquor and for two days had watched the proceedings. R. P. Robbins, former editor of The Florence Herald. swore that he had taken a drink and also a bottle of whiskey. from the room, that he did not know to whom 1t belonged or who was In possession of the room, that he had never paid for the whiskey and dtd not owe for 1t.
 The testimony of other customers was eqllally-as elusive but could mol
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
Dent Is h Opposition
 To Swanson Appointment

She claims no exemption. reserving tho right to her exemptions other than the lien of the landlord and the costs of the administration of the estate. George Stuart was appointed receiver under bond of S1,0oo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
A DeIiShtfuI Affair.

About six young couples enjoyed hay ride and picnic this evening al the Woods home several miles from town, with Misses Ernestine Smith, Kate Young, Jennie Chisholm. Gladys Moore and Clytie Grimes. Messrs Leonard Morgan. Will Browning, Roy Morgan, Roland Jordan, Ed Suttles Harry Holt and Dewitt Calien, form- ing the congenial and merry party.
 A tempting picnic lunch was enjoy ed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
cuIIman,a First Bale

cuilman, Sept. 10.--(Special. )-The first bale of this years cotton was brought to Cullman and bought by c. A. Stiefelmeyer for 15 cents per pound. The cotton was raised by W. W. Pow CT. very successful farmer. who lives near Simcoe, five miles east of Gull man. It Is of very high grade. free from stain and dirt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

offset the testimony of the policemen who had seen Hewitt return to the room several times and conceal q fresh load about his person.
 Hewitt was fined $100 and Judge AL mon will determine whether or not there will be a labor sentence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
Children Imnroxinr

Rutson Lutz. 4. and May Bradford Lutz, ?. children of E. G. Lutz, are re- covering from diphtheria. The chill dren have been i'll several days, but their parents say that both children win be out soon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
RanIxruptcx Petition.

Mrs. Julia Hogan. conducting c res taurant and hotel at 20 North Perry
 Street. filed a voluntary petition, in bankruptcy In the United States bank ruptcy court this morning. She places her liabilities at $z.412.1o. and her as- sets, the value of the fixtures and fur nishings of her restaurant and hotel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
Cotton Movement Slow :.

The backwardness of the cotton crop
 and the movement of the staple to market this year is slow compared to that of last season. For the first nine days of the new commercial year. Sel- ma has received 1.7S7 bales. which Is of over 1000 bales for the same pe- riod of last year. the receipts for the same period the proceeding year being ASIA bales. But while me crop IS late and noor. the staple fs being brought to market as fast ss 1t Is picked from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
Flood Gage ICh'ng Rain Stage Reads 24 l fall STATIONS: liam. hrs.
s-RisiuG. x-Falling.
RIVER FORECASTS.

The upper Coosa will remain nearly sta tionary; the lower Coosa will continue rIs- ing. The upper Alabama will continue ris- ing the lower Alabama will rise Saturday and Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
PREPARE FOR GIRLS
RAILROADS OFFER SPECIAL FA-
 CILITIEs TO STUDENTS.
Officials at Selma Plan Extra Service to Marion and MontevallO--"Boss' Galloway Dismisses His
 School.

Selma, Sept. 10-- (Special.) 1.-The rail- roads out of Selma are making prepar- ations for the handling of large num- Der of young women of the State and adjoining States who will pass through Selma next week on their way to dif- ferent schools.
 Both the Judson Institute at Marion. and the Alabama Girls Industrial School at Montevallo. will open next Thursday, September 16. The indica- tons are that both of these schools will be taxed to their capacity by the large number of young women from all over the State who will attend them during the approaching session.
 On next Wednesday the Western Railway of Alabama will operate spe- cial coaches and baggage cars from Montgomery to Selma for the young women who will attend the Judson In- stitute. Upon the arrival of the train here these coaches and baggage cars will be turned over to the Southern Railway, which will operate a special train to Marion.
 A special Pullman car will also be operated by the Southern Hallway on next Wednesday morning. This Pull man will be for the benefit of the young women who will come from Mississippi and Louisiana. On the same afternoon the Marion train which leaves Selma each afternoon at 4:3h o'clock will be held until after the ar- rival of the Southern train from Rome which will bring to Selma c number of young women from the northern part of the State and Georgia.
 On Wednesday the Southern Railway will also put on extra coaches and baggage cars on their trains between Selma and Birmingham. and Selma and Rome, for the benefit of the young wo- men who will pass through this city on their way to Montevallo.
 Gives Up School.
 After having taught school for for ty-two years, during which time he prepared hundreds of young men for college and other walks in fife. Profes- sor D. M. Galloway has announced that his school will never be opened again. This decision was reached by Professor Galloway some days ago.
 The decision of "Boss" Galloway never to teach school again has been learned with sincere regret by the school boys of Selma. The same can be said of the school girls. for Boss" has prepared many of the young women for the colleges.
 During the forty-two years wnicn ne taught school here. Boss" Galloway has missed only two days, and they were missed on account Of illness.
 Professor Galloway Is at present serving his second term as Superin- tendent of Education of Dallas County and the duties of this office. together with the desire of members of his fam fly has influenced him To gfVe up his school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
When nww

When Dry Drink Pep-t0 lac.
 A delicious refreshing thirst uuich ing beverage-contains no dope" oi heart stimulant cents at all foun tains. Wed -c4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

T. indicates inAppreetabls rainfall sFoE yesterday xFor 24 hoess ending [ am, 18th meridian time.
 Note-The average maximum and mini- mum temperatures and the average rainfall are made up at each center from the ao- tual number of reports received. The "State of weather Is that prevailing at time of observation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
REMARKS.

During the last 24 hours fair weather has continued in the Houston and Oklaho- ma districts; elsewhere in the Belt, scatter ing showers have occurred, being Quita heavy in central-western Tennessee and pho. nomenally heavy in extreme northsaSteru Misaissippl.
 P. H. SMITH
 Section Director Weathex Ruroau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
THE WEATHER.

U. s. Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau, Local Observation Central
 Tfme.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

Mir and Mrs W. R. Lee returned home last night from Hendersonville. N C.. where they have been for the past several weeks.
 Misses Melville and Louise Minge of Faunsdale, are the attractive guests of Mrs. Edward Graham at her home on Dallas Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

the fields and ginned, and the move ment Is expected to be more brisk du' ring the next few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
Engagement of Miss Taylor and MF
 Morton.

A Demopolis correspondent has the following engagement announcement:
 Congressman and Mrs. George w. Taylor announce the engagement of their daughter, Lucille Cromelin to MT. W. B. Morton of Washington, D. c. The marriage will take place early in November"
 This news item is of especial interest to a large number of Selmians, as Miss Taylor has frequently visited here and by her unusual beauty and charm. eiicited much social admiration and at tention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

Miss Elm Nicholson left today for Birmingham, where she will teach school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

Send us your orders for Schlffz Beer. Ten dOEen to cask, S1O.6O F. Q. B.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

MT. Lucien Burns has returned home after a short tsay in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
Social And Personal.

Mrs. c. W. Hooper. MT. and Mrs Chambliss Keith and young son, Hooper, and Mrs. George Craig. Jr, returned home last night from Mt Airy, Ga, where they have been for some time.
 Mrs. Hooper Adams and Miss Elsie Hooper did not return home, but went to Baltimore for Miss Elsie to enter college.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
.The Best Ever"

Four 0mmEe1 ." s.@o1o
 Express Paid (sresl Trading Co., Peng8cOlms Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

Montgomery. Sept. 10. 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

lwind Rain State of Weather Time (Temp. Ipr hr.l in. & and direction
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

Noordam Gin Four Full Quarts ................e .e80o
 Express Paid Greil Trading G., Pensacola. Fla. 2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

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 RIVER BULLETIN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-19

coming ssaaon to be the dominant ssisss s s M . ns: sssuSs S g: S sras sss or the seed planted Predictions Of how tho next crop will be destroyed by insects or drought are heard on every side. 6 phase of opinion which the next crop deliveries and one cntire- " new to the trade at this season Of the years A large long tnterest has been built np on thls idea. which must market. This buying sustains the market In face Of the absence of any. demand for spot cotton from sptnnsrs, who being well supplied. are indiffer- ent at the moment