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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Election Cnnen ninnniased.

Mobile, Dec 2--tSpeciaL)-Thec cases against NJ. D. Coniff, policeman and H. M. Moody, a deputy sheriff charg- ed with an assault and battery and disorderly conduct, respectively. were dismissed In the recorders court to- day by Judge N. R. Clarke. The court held that both men were acting in the capacity of officers of the law and that the offense committed did not justify a fine. The men were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Lieutenant Martin III.

Mobile, Dec. 2--(Special. )-LAeuten- ant H. L. Martin. stationed at Fort Morgan. was brought to Mobile this morning on the General Batchelder. a very sick man. He was taken to an infrmary. His mother accompanied him and will remain with the young man during his stay Tn the infirmary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Casen Pontpaned.

Mobile. Dec. 2--(SpeciaL)-A num- Der of important cases in the United States Court went over today because of the Etheridge cases and they will be reset later. The cases against Ross H. Stapleton. Dick Ptomey. George Robinson, Dick Garman and Frank Brooks. charged with conspir- ing to do bodily harm to horne- steaders, will commence tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
MRS. JORDAN AWAY
LIFELONG RESIDENT OF MOBILE
 DEAD.
Attack of Heart Disease Proves Fatal Alleged Gambler SurrenderS and Makes Bond For
 Appearance.

Mobile. Dec. 2-(Special.) )--Mrs cordelia Jordan a lifetime resident of Mohile. died this morning at 1850 o'clock from an attack of heart dis ease which lasted but short time. Her death occurred at her home. No. .2s7 South Broad Street. and at the time she was surrounded by the mem- -bers of her family.
 The deceased is survived by five sons. Mrs. E. H. Slater. Misses Rosa, Minnie and Grace Jordan, one sister. Q. R. Martin. two brothers. John and Felix Revere. one step-brother. Doug las Merritt. and other relatives. Mrs. Jordan was a devout member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
SUES TRACTION COMPANY
Mobile Woman Asks Damages for In.
 jury.


 Mobile. Dec 2-(Special)-Freda Johnson filed suit in the Circuit court against the Mobile Light and Rail- road Co.. for $1,o0O for damages alleg- ed to have been sustained in being thrown from her buggy at the inter section of Ann and Tennessee streets February 5, last wherein she claims to have been severely hurt. It is charged that her horse backed off a bridge. having become frightened. Plaintiff also asks for a similar sum charging failure of the company to provide guard rails on the bridge which. had they been there would have prevented the accident.
 At the Seaman's Bethel tonight was held an entertainment by the Woman s Christian Temperance Union for de- lectation of the sailors in port. The program was as follows:
 Song-Dr. J. F. Williams: recita- ton, Dolly Grey Harrison Piano solo, Miss Marian D Williams; reading Miss Mary Shaffer, song. Miss Mary Mcuffie; recitation. Miss Brannock song. Miss Marie Shafter.
 Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the program.
 Annual election of officers of Maple Camp No. 5. Woodmen or the World held last night resulted In the fol- lowing being chosen:
 Past consul commander-Charles W. Tompkns; consul commander L. o. Gravely: adviser Lieutenant-C. A. Allen banker-D. E. Sommer; clerk Gus Seiple; escort-W H. Stevens; watchman. J. w. McCultey: sentry l Peter Yenturini: managers. s. IT. Marx <. F. Hale Joseph C. Espalla cleo trieian-W. D. MaSbin; physician $. F Hale: manages of baseball team George H. Blalack; secretary of base bail team. F. Hale: treasurer of baseball team-Joseph G. Espalla
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
MaxVyell--ROse .

rus aloosa, Dec. 2.-( Special )-Tne marriage of MT. Farley Maxwell and Miss Mary Celeste Rose of Crowley. La. occurred yesterday afternoon at the home of MT. and Mrs George J. Aston, the ceremony being performed in the presence of the immediate relatives by Rev l. B. McAlpine MT. and Mrs Maxwell left for their home at Max. wells, south of this city, MT Max well is a well-known young farmer of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Why is Sugar sweets

If sugar did not dissolve in the mouth you could not taste the sweet. GROVES TASTE LESS CHILL TONIC Is as strong as the the bitter because the ingredients do not dissolve in the mouth but do dissolv: read iiy in inc acids of the stomach Is just as Sood far Grown people as for Children The First and Original Tasteless Chill Tonic
 Tha standard for so years. b0c. -s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Becomes Ameriean citi.en.

Mobile, Dec. I2---lSpecial. )-Peter Swensons an engineer onaa government lighthouse tender. was granted full citizenship papers stoday1s Jay Judge Toulmin in thali Ugiited States nEourt, having renounced allegiance to Nor way One reason he gave was that he wished to remain in the government service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Wedding at New Hope

Huntsville, Dec. 2--(Special. )-Ed- ward P. Kingsberry, of Decatur, and Miss Viola Jones. daughter of W. L Jones, formerly of Decatur. were mar, ried at New Hope today at the home of the brides parents. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. C. Logan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Knights Have Large CIass.

Mobile, Dec. 2-(Special.) )--Mobile Council. No. 666. Knights of Colun- bus, will initiate a very large class on December 12. at which time many members from Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, New Orleans and other cities are expected to be present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
J.men Brewster Dies.

Asniston, Ala, Dec. 2-James Brew ster. who was shot in the abdomen py Andrew Whittin, at Ironaton' two uays ago as a result of an old grnuse. uieo , held in Talladega county on the charge of murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
PERKINS TRIAL TODAY
MOBILE JUSTICE or PEACE AC-
 CusED or EMBEzzLEMENT.
Etheridgcs of EverRreen h Federal Court on Charge of Using Unit ed States Mails to
 Defrnud.

Mobile. Dec. 2.---tspecial)--The trial of Francis T. Perkins. justice of the peace charged with embedding $500 from the estate of the late Joseph Calhoun. who died from poisoning here last year and whose wife was morrow morning in the City Court.
 Another case of importance that will come up tomorrow In this same court if 1t Is reached. is that of John T. Bauer, John Cowley, John D. Ha- gan, John Simmons and Frank P. An- drews, composing the Board of Reve- nue and road commissioners of Mo- bile county. who are charged with not maintaining proper jail.
 The case has been heard once on demurrers that were overruled and will now be heard on its merits.
 Trial of Etheridges.
 The case of Herbert Etheridge and Carey Etheridge, cotton brokers of Evergreen. charged with using the mall to defraud in connection with the sale of cotton to John M. Parker and Company. of New Orleans. La.. was resumed this afternoon at 1 o'clock and continued until o'clock.
 The principal witnesses today were: e. M. Binion and Thomas Salter. Binion denied any knowledge of the condition of bales of cotton that had come under his observation He also denied any knowledge of the weight of these bales of cotton.
 Salter admitted that he had handled cotton for the firm in the fall of 1s07-08. Witness said that he carried the cotton to the gin and his instruc- tions were to have the cotton repack- ed and the bales divided.
 He testified that he was told to make the bales weigh 300 pounds or more and that the size of the bales he conveyed to the, press were 800 pounds, He said that he had brought back some of the cotton taken to the press, but did not remember the ex- act weight. He said at another time he was given orders as to mixing good and poor cotton as to one bale in particular.
 The government concluded it's testi- mony in the Etheridge case late this afternoon and the case went over un- til tomorrow.
 This afternoon before adjournment the defense put on three witnesses and proved that Etheridge and Go. paid more for the cotton than they were paid for it by Parker. It was nearly o'clock before an adjourn ment was taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

serving in the Seventh Ward on Mon- day last and engaged in an argument with the result that both swore out
 warrants for each other.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Two Fined for Theft.

Mobile, Dec. 2.-(Special.)- IA fine of $50 and three months hard labor was imposed in the recorders court this morning on Joe Kelly and John Collins white men, accused of stealing several articles from lower Government Street boarding house. They have been travelling through the South with a number of shows.
 Lodge of Sorrow.
 Mobile Lodge of Elks will hold theif lodge of sorrow on Sunday at the Mo- bile Theatre. Exalted Ruler W B McAtee will preside over the eeremo- nies. The memorial committee will publish It's program on Sunday. Rev Matthew Brewster will be among the sneakers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Reception Cards .

Handsomely engraved cards issued today, read:
 Mrs. Ann M. Phiiipe and Miss Kirk bride will be at home on Tuesday, De- cember 14. from { until o'clock. at 200 Government Street"
 This debut reception will be follow ed. in the evening. by a dance for the young set.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

Marriage licenses were Issued yes terday afternoon to John J. Flechas and Mamie A. Phillips; Charles l.. Thomas. Jr.., and Nellie Allen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
PEONAGE CASES.

Monroe County Men Before United
 states Court.
 Mobile, Dec. 2--The Monroe county peonage cases were late yesterday afternoon in the United States dis trict court set for trial on December 9, after the three defendants had made their formal appearance and entered pleas of not guilty. The defendants are B. R. Bradford, O. B. Deason and Julius P Parish
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
MARINE NEWS.
Arrival and Departure of Vessels Al
 Southern Ports

New Orleans. La. Dec. 2--Cleared' Steamers-Guyane. (Fr.). Havre: Nav igator, (Br.), Liverpool; Miguel M Pinillos, (CSpan.), Barcelona via San. lander Passages. Oporto and Tarra' gona: Hiram. (Nor1. Bluefields. Port Eads. La. Dec. 2-Arrived. Steamers-AntIlIes New York: Harry Luckenbach, New York: Custodian (Br), Llverpool Carolina. (Aust.l Tampa; Brasilieno. (Span.). Barcelona via Porto Rico and Cuban ports Chalmette Havana: Antillian. (Br.). Liverpool via Mexican ports; Dictator | (Nor.), Bluefields: Heredia. (Br.). Lv- erpool via Mexican ports, Bo- cas del Toro via Port Limon. Port Barrios and Belize.
 Sailed: Steamers--Argentino. (Span- ish), Barcelona via oporto. Cadiz, Malaga and Tarragona; Fjell. (Nor.). Port Barrios and Belize and Puerto Cortez; Suningdale. (Br.), Progresso. Cuban, (Br.), Liverpool; Rheingraf, | (Ger), Vera Cruz via Galveston; El Paso, New York: viator. tNor.). Puer- to Cortez; Morgan. Tampa.
 Mobile. Ala. Dec. s-Arrived' Steamer Nor. (Nor.). Havana.
 Cleared: Steamers-Preston, (Nor.). Bocas del Toro; Cayo Gitano. (Br.). Aarhus: schooner Millville. San Juan Galveston. Tex. Doc. 2-Arrived' Steamers-None.
 Cleared: steamer Fl Cid. New York Sailed: Steamer-Moncensio, GtaL), Barcelona and Genoa; Galveston. (Nor.), Havana; Swedish Prince. (Br), Bremen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

Mrs. Albert Reager entertained the ladies of the First Christian Church this afternoon. when they met at her home on North Seventh Avenue for a business session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Ne.Os of Mobile Society

Haverman, Mrs. Arthur Eppstein of Denver. and Miss Ethel steinhardt oi Greensboro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

Pensacola, Fla. Dec. 2--(Special.) )--- Mrs. Jack Grant and little son left last night for Montgomery, where Mrs. Grant will be the guest of her mother for several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

pr. and Mrs Frank c. Renshaw will entertain Tuesday evening at their beautiful home in honor of Miss Mer- .cedes, Saltmarsh,. pne of the popular debutantes of the season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

At meeting today of the Alabama Oyster Commission. Frank Matlock was elected official surveyor, The bylaws were amended so as to provide that all oysters caught on the public reefs must be culled on the beds and imme- diately scattered. For the first fail- ure penalty of s5 was decided upon, and s25 for subsequent offences. Chief Deputy Inspector Losing reported that matters at the reefs were working sat- iRfacfnrilv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
EXCITEMENT CAUSED BY
 EXPLOSION OF DYNAMO

Mobile, Dec. 2.-(Speeial.) )-Consid- erable excitement was created in the business district about Il o'clock this morning by a terrific explosion. In- vestigation deceloped the fact that a 300 kilowatt dynamo fin the Mobile Electric Company plant, Royal and St, Louis Streets, had exploded.
 The big machine was shattered and the shock and flying metal tore out large windows and damin ging property Inside the building, but. fortunately, without injury to any one. J H. Farrel, an electrician, who. 1t is thought, accidentally short-circuited the dynamo. thereby causings the ex- plosiqn. was burned about the hands. The big dynamo was found to be con- stroyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

Charged with keeping a gaming ta- bIe. I. E. Sheffield. of this city. sur rendered slast night at the. Mobile County iail. and after being docketed. made bond for his appearance before the City Court. He Ia one of ten men indicted by the last grand jury for the ofgense mentioned Eight of them have plead guilty to the charge and have been fined $75 and costs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

MT. John Parker prominent New Orleans man, is in the city on busi- ness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

Deputy Sheriff William McCarron today arrested Henry Davis. a negro, on complaint of Robert Matthews, who charges him with breaking into his restaurant last Saturday night in Maysvfiie. The charge against Davis is burglary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

PILES CURED IN c to i4 DAYS.
 PAzo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Pro- truding Piles in to 1l days or money re: funded soc. wed-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03


 ladies of the First Christian Church this afternoon. when they met at her home on North Seventh Avenue for business session.
 Mir. George H. Hervey, of Mobile, Is among the visitors to the city, being here on a combined business and pleasure visit. MT. Hervey will take up his residence here on completion of the new San Carlos Hotel. F Mir. and Mrs. NJ B. Cook. who have been spending several weeks In Geor- gia for. the benefit of MT. Cooks .bsalth., have returned to the city. will entertain at cards tomorrow even ing in honor of their daughter. Miss Grace Anderson.
 Miss Marie Sullivan. who has been spending several months in New York has returned home.
 Mrs. F. E. Commyns was hostess this afternoon Of the Thursday Club, entertaining the members most pleas antly at her home on Barcelona Street
 Mir. and Mrs. Martin H Sullivan, Jr., of Naples. Tex. are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Martin H. Sullivan. ST.. at their beautiful home on North Baylen Street.
 Mrs. c. J. Levy was hostess this af- ternoon at the weekly meeting of the New City Flinch Club. and a very pleasant afternoon was spent by the members.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. O. Saltmarch enter tained at the County Club this evening in honor of their charming daughter. Miss Mercedes. who made her formal bow to society. A large number of the society set attended the affair Many friends from the navy yard and forts were also among the guests. The Senior LeaRuers of the Gadsdep Street Methodist Church held very interesting session this afternoon. meeting at the home of Mrs. J. o. Jennings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Personal Notes.

Mrs. D. J. Heineberg of Berlin. Ger, many, and Mrs. R. Hertz of Anniston Ala, arrived this week on visit tt Mrs. Heyman Gabriel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

M. and Mrs. William Waters have gone to Meridian on visit to Mrs W. B. Brown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Bridge ClIaue.

Mrs. victor Lowenstein was the at- tractive hostess for the meeting of the Bridge Clidue this afternoon at 8 o'clock A one-course luncheon was served between the games and the prizes for both the guests and mem- bers were silk hose.
 The guests were: Mrs. Alex Bloch, Mrs. A. Moog of Montgomery. Mrs. H
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
.-ceremony at home at s:so o'clock
Miss Herxfeld and Mir. schwnrtz En-
 terfained at Dinner.

A very delightful affair of last even ing was the dinner given at the Caw- thon by Mir. and Mrs. Sidney Lowen- stein in honor of Miss Addie Bloch Herzfeld and Mir. Leon Schwarz.
 The table. lovely with it's center Of ferns, it's shaded tapers and many pretty appointments, was surrounded by the charming sextette: MT. and Mrs Louis Forchheimeer. the two guests of honor. Miss. Herzfeld and Mir. Schwarz and the hosts. Mir. and Mrs. Sidney Lowenstein.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
Afterneon Tea For Miss oliver.

Mobile, Dec. 2-tSpecial.l l--The young set enjoyed very charming Afternoon of 1t today when Miss Emily Gray entertained most attractively at .an afternoon tea in compliment to her cousin and guest Miss Mary Oliver. Of Talladega, Ala.
 The rooms and table from which the tea was served were lovely with their effective decorations of white chrysanthemums and ferns and those who served were Misses Helen Rich. Marie Webb. Hattie May Horst. Eliza beth Rhett. Agnes Bell Goldsby, Sue and Blanche Planck. Sarah oliver and Elinor Gray Punch was dispensed by vieve Hermann
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

MT. Edwin Fitzgerald returned to birmingham last night after stay of several days in Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
weddine Cnrd.,

The following wedding cards will be of great interest. not only in Mobile. but throughout the State. where both the bride and groom have a large number of friends:
 MT. Alfred Herzfeld requests the honor of your presence at the wedding reception of his daughter, Addie Bloch and Mir. Leon Schwarz. on the even ing of Wednesday, December IS. 1909. at so'clock. 751 Government Street, Mobile, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

Mrs. C. J. Levy was hostess this af- ternoon at the weekly meeting of the New City Flinch Club. and a very pleasant afternoon was spent by the members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03
TabIeau at Bethel

The tableau, Ills Old Sweet heart" which was given at the Bethel last night, was an Immense success and e most attractive entertainment. The whole affair was under the aus pices of the Ladies Auxiliary and the musical part of the evening consisted of several delightfully."- rendered solos by Miss Mabel Heustis. Mrs. Charles Hervey, Miss Wilkins and Mir. Little.
 Professor I. c. Baldwin of the Y. M. c. A., was the bachelor and his old sweethearts were beautifully iu- personated by Misses Mabel Goode. Corinna Kirkbride. Amelie Lyons. Sa- die Leatherbury, Louise Barclay. Cath erine Barclay. Catherine Monk, Annie Laurie Price. Melville Tucker, Marie Richards and Lulie Radcliffe.
 Personal Notes.
 Mrs. Arthur Eppstein of Denver. Colo, arrived last night for visit to her parents, MT. and Ms. L. Hammel.
 Miss Aiine St. John Is expected home tomorrow from Washington, where she has been enjoying visit to friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

'i Mir. and Mrs. NJ B. Cook. who have been spending several weeks in Geor. gia for. the .benefit of MT. Cooks .bealthE have returned to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

Mir. and Mrs. Martin IT. Sullivan, IT., of Naples, Tex, are the guests of Mir and Mrs. Martin H. Sullivan. Sr.. at their beautiful home on North Baylen Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

Mrs. F. E. Commyns was hostess this afternoon of the Thursday Club. entertaining the members most pleas antly at her home on Barcelona Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

The Senior LeaRuers of the Gadsdep Street Methodist Church held a very interesting session this afternoon. meeting at the home of Mrs. J. O. Jennings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

Mir. and Mrs. Walker Anderson will entertain at cards tomorrow even ing in honor of their daughter, Miss Grace Anderson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-03

Miss Marie Sullivan. who has been spending several months in New York. has returned home.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-17
j!BUCK BY ENGINE
lake Gentry, Under influence o.
Liquor, Injured by Locomotive
Last Evening.

Jake Gentry, a white man, was
struck by Illinois Central train No. l
last evening about 7:IJ at Eighth
and Ohio streets The train is the
9 .cago.NeW Orleans train and was
somewhat behind time, but when
coming down Ohio street the engi-
leers slow down. According to En-
sineer George Marsh engine 1888,
who was pulling No. /, the man was
standing with his back to the track
Just south OF the box cars on the west
track in the street and when the train
anne near, he lurched backwards and
ell on the pilot OF the engine. Marsh
said he stopped his train Immediately
and said Gentry was not dragged
more than four feet, that he was run
ming SLOW at the time and that Gentry
appeared to be intoxicated He was
laid to one side of the track and DR..
McManus called to attend the man.
He was taken to the hospital where
Dr. McManus examined him closely
bit found that Gentry was badly
bruised and did not have any bones
broken. Gentry was intoxicated when
he was struck by the engine. He is
single, aged about "a years and lives
at East Cairo where he is farming.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-17
MOUND CITY.
November 10.

! Mr.. and Mrs. r. e Cahill were in
Cairo Sunday. Mrs. Cahill's condi-
ton is not much improved and 1t Il,
thought she will probably enter the
hospital for an operation, in the near
future.
Mrs. Everett Colbett left Monday
evening for her home at Anna after
a visit with friends in this city
| Mrs. Kate Dayidge who died at her
home in this city at 2 o'clock Monday
morning was born in Paducah, Ky,
Sept. /, 1861 She came with her
parents to Caledonia, H., when quite
a small child and spent her girlhood
! place which was then thriving river
! town. She was united with Charles
(, Davidge at Olmsted In Feb. 1876 ana
to this union were born four children
one of whom, Mathew, preceded his
mother in death in April of this year.
The husband, two daughters, Mrs. A.
Fl. Perrine. of Jonesboro, Ark. and
| Mrs. l.. r. Davirson of Kankakee,
and one son, Ephrai.n, of this city,
survive the deceased Two sisters,
one in Kentucky and one in Arkan-
sas and two brothers In Colorado also
I survive her. Deceased was a membef
| of the Congregational church at Ohm.
/ sted and Rev Monroe pastor of the
church of that denomination in this
city will conduct the services at the
/ residence in this city after which the
remains will be taken to Olmsted for
| burial.
| jerry O'Sulliyan was a Cairo visitor
Monday evening.
! Mrs. Mat Roach of Leyngs spent
Monday as the guest of Mrs. G.
| Hughes on High street
o. q. Joslin, auditor of passenger
receipts of the Illinois Central rail
.aad. of Chicago, r. B. Goe, l. c.
agent Of Mounds, c. C. Calvert, ice in
spector of Mounds and W. R, Grain,
also of Mounds formed hunting
party and left Tuesday morning for
Dog Tooth Bend where they will
spend four or five days expecting to
bring home a number of wild geese
Cole Tarr of this city will occupy
Mr.. Calvert's position during his alb
sence.