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DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-01-29
CAMP CASSADAGA.

correct slight mistake in her copy
of last week In writing Of the
passing out of Mrs Baker, her copy
made the printer say, Her charac-
tiers were many when it should
have said, Her charities were
many"
Mr. K. 5, Reynolds and his sis
ter, Mrs. Mary Jones, are late ar
rivals at Bigharn Hall
a b. French and wife, of Clyde
Ohio, are at Hotel Webster.
The camp is well supplied with
groceries and things pertaining to
most villages. Mrs Bach is doing
well in her store and she and her
mother are winning many friends.
Mr. Pclton makes daily visits to
take orders as does John McGill, Of
the supply store. All seem to be
doing a fair business for this time
in the season, as the usual number
are not here yet.
Mrs. Hazard, Of Vermont. who
is staying in the apartment house,
has been suffering with nervous
exhaustion the result Of her long
journey, but Under the care Of DR.,
flanders and the careful nursing of
her daughter we trust she will soon
be better.
Under sunny skies we are all
writing letters to the snowbound
We wish we could send
them blossoms and warmth, too
The event of the week has been
the reception to DR.. G. \. Hilligoss
on Saturday evening last. 1t was
gotten up by his wife and 50 plan
ned that everybody seemed happy.
No special invitations were sent
out, Just the word, if they cared to
come and give him greeting upon
his 10Th birthday. Bushnells or
chcstra was secured Lemonade
and fancy cakes and crackers were
served in an informal way, Mrs.
Clark and Mrs. Thompson assisted
by others passed out the refresh
tnents through the slide, and old
and young were happy 1t is not
)ften that anyone 5 else birthday
makes So many happy as did DR..
Hilligoss 1t is estimated that
over $50 people enjoyed the even
ny in our commodiOus hall Some
If the friends, unknown even to
Mrs Hilhgoss, asked the people
who desired to give something to-
ward a birthday present to the
1octor 1t was not a hard task,
;or people brought or sent it.
some who did not chance to be
solicited. 1t was found that there
vas a surplus left for something
.lse, after the beautiful gold head
I'd and ebony cane had been pur
,hased 50 they invested III a good
'ocking chair Willing hands dec
,rated the platform with old glory,
arge pots Of ferns and Il protuslon
,l roses. until it looked like a
power of beauty.
President Hilligoss and wife had
been invited by Mr.. Slater to take
, ride in gasolene launch, and SO
he work could be done without
lis knowing it,
The affair was under the man
,genent of the ladies auxiliary. |
The president was chosen master
If ceremonies. While the people |
we're gathering at the hall a number
If people accompanied the choir
Who serenaded the couple at their
ZONE, and were led by Dr. Critch
ey playing his cornet, to the hall,
where himself and wife were ush-
red to the platform. Mrs. living
Mr. Hubbard as the
lrst speaker, who congratulated
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-01-29

in a pleasant manner. Vice-pres
ident Bond arrived a little later
and was surprised as well as tn,
doctor and his wife, for he hac
been chosen to make the presen
tation speech, which he did in {
pleasant manner. He did no'
wish to imply that the doctor woult
need cane because of his age, bu1
he wished him to accept it as &
reminder of the esteem in which he
was held by residents and non.
residents, and the chair ne said
meant rest.
Mrs. Alice NJ. Spencer, a member
of the official board and correspond
ing secretary Of the camp, has al
ways said She could not talk in
public but il ever there was con
densation Of thought and words
that Just meant the truth, in any
speech that speech was made by
Mrs Spencer ! Clcgg Wright
spoke i'll his usual way, giving out
thoughts that were pertinent TO the
occasion,
Mrs. Armstrong gave Out her
thoughts in rhyme that was a
word picture Of the past She
gave it in a very forccful way, and
presented him some roses, in mem.
DRY of his arisen ones.
Mrs. living was the last speaker,
and before She had finished Mrs
Hlligoss presented To her for the
ladies auxiliary, Il fine picture Of
the DOCTOR to which she responded,
thanking her for the kind thoughts
which prompted the act, and de
clared that it would be treasured
by the ladies because of the unfail-
ing kindness he had always man
Tested toward them as workers.
Early in the program Mrs. c. 7.
Pratt, of Maiden. Mass, read
most beautiful Original poem writ
ten for the occasion, which we
know will be enjoyed by your read
ers, and take away in Il measure
the sadness which comes from the
shought of growing old.
They say I'VE re- growing old. -
And why not, let me ask you:
Life is a joy, happiness, 4 song.
Years may not count if in the
spirit true
OF loving comradeship wc pass
Yes, We are growing older a. the
9N"' 50 ~
-, i
pray and cry,
NV ''> "3'''.'' ~ '>' f''"
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
HefIiu Eor Gooa eRoad..

Heflin. Oct. 15-(Special)- l)-Cleburne sent a full delegation to the good roads convention at Birmingham today.
 Judge A. E. Carnith is enthusiastic mingham to Atlanta and will try hard to secure It's coming through Hefiin.
 County Game Warden W. C. Milli- gan and Mrs. Milligan are attending the Birmingham Fair.
 Mrs. L. R. Wright Is in Birmingham this week. The women teachers from the town school will go to Birmingham Friday night
 There has been a woman's Prohibi- ton Club formed in Heflin. Mrs. John W. Keithen was made president; Mrs W. B. Merrill. vice president; Miss Fannie Hunnincutt secretary,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
SAY REPORTKNOCKSRIVER
GOVERNMENT EXPERT MAKES ESTIMATE OF NAVIGATION
 CON OPTIONS.
Says In Effect, Congress VIII Not Be Justified In Granting ApprOpria- ton Bccause of Railroad
 COmpetttion.

Commerce on the Alabama river has not justified government approprta- tions with reference to the develop ment of the nations waterways as a ner stream of this esction. It's com merce has increased correspondingiy
 with government appropriations for its development.
 Such is the result of the investiga- tion made by W. P. Lay. special statis- tfcian of the United States War De- partment His work has covered more than Q month and Is compiled into a history of navigation of rivers in this section. including the Alabama, the Chattahoochee. the Coosa and the Conecuh.
 The work is Q part of that being done throughout the country for the benefit of the waterways commission, of which Senator Theodore Burton is chairman. It will be utilized by the commission as guide to future ap- propriations of the national congress. Ordinarily, the Alabama river has shown a consistent increase of com merce, but in this investigation, which is the most thorough yet made. indi- cations are according to Mir. Lay. the river steamers cannot compete with the railroad companies to the extent expected by the government. Accord Ing to the statistics evolved by the
 history. blame cannot be attached to the merchants of cities and towns along the navigable course of the river. The more reasonable rates were accepted as a matter of business | policy.
 Circumstances of navigation on the Chattahoochee are more favorable to large shippers. causing a consequent better record. The steamboat line ] operating between Columbus. Ga. the | head of navigation on the Chatta- hoochee. and the gulf is owned and operated by wholesale merchants of
 the Georgia city. and the rates are so mutually beneficial that a large and steady business is done by the Chat tahoochee steamers.
 The first report was surrendered to the government authorities October 1
 and a supplementary report followed yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
CITY ATTORNEY MAKES REPORT Mcintyre Says Law Depart
 ment Is Active. FEW CASES ARE IN COURTS Delinquent Company Is Expected to
 Pay Obligation. ssstement is Made That More Than one Hundred Cases Were Appeal a During YeaE But That
 Majority of Them Arc
FEW CASES ARE IN COURTS

City Attorney Mcintyre yesterday completed the report of the office for the fiscal year ended September 30.
 The report shows that but few eases of importance have been lost by the city and judgments in the cases lost were in most cases comparatively small.
 The report also mentions but two suits pending against the city.
 No recommendations are embodied in the report although mention is made of the heaviness of the labors put upon the incumbent of the off, flee.
 The report in full Is as follows:
 Most of the cases brought against the City of Montgomery in the past year have been disposed of. Some of these cases the city won. others were settled without cost to the city. With the exception of two cases, especially the Shirley case. the damages awarded against the city have not been excess sive. All of these suits were founded upon injuries received by reason of defective sidewalks or streets.
 At the present time. there are fewer suits pending against the city of Mont gomery than at any time during the present administration. W. s. wyche vs. City of Montgomery, q suit to re- cover s2o.00o. and Dave Johnson vs. City of Montgomery and the Central of Georgia Railway Co. g suit to re- cover s25e, are the only damage suits : pending. These and the injunction suit of the Postal Telegraph Company against the city In the United States court to restrain the collection of a license upon the ground that The same is excessive. are the only law suits pending in; the courts in which the City of Montgomery Is the defendant.
 The city has a judgment against the Tennessee Fertilizer Co. which up to the present time has not been col- lected. The company is solvent and sooner or later will satisfy this jurg- ment. Proceedings with this in view are now pending in the courts.
 sTThe judge of the city court has signed decrees against delinquent tax payers, and the properety of these par ties is advertised for sale. More than 1ee cases were appealed last year from the recorders court, and nearly all of them have been disposed of.
 Representing the city in the courts in all this litigation has been but small part of the work entrusted to the city attorney. A great deal of paw ing has been laid in the past year, and the contracts for the same and tue issuance of the bonds in order to pay the contractors have all been supervised by the city attorney. In addition to this he has attended nearly every session of the city council and <-has conferred upon numerous oc- casioDs with the police commission and other departments of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
LUNCHEONS ARE RESUMED
CoxIMn0CIAL CLUB MEMBERS
 GATHER AT EXCHANGE.
CasteD To Be Made Permanent Feat- ure ef The OrganiEation-seere- tary Hymaa Hears sone
 Good News.


 Business men of Montgomery gath. cred at the Exchange Hotel yesterday noon for the first Friday luncheon given under the auspices of the Com mercial Club.
 After the luncheon, President Ball explained the reason for the holding of these Friday noon iuncheons. He said tt wes to get the men of Mont gomery together to discuss matters for the good and upbuiiding of the city. He emphasized that fact that hardly twenty per cent of the mem bers of the club would attend meetings held at night. Following him, Secretary E H. Hy- man explained the proposition of builders exchange as a branch of the Commercial Club. He said that this exchange carried with 1t as members every contractor, bricklayer. paper hanger. plumber. bricklayer. architect and broker of building materials in the city. He unfolded his idea for the formation of such an exchange in Montgomery similar to those in other cities.
 would be given four rooms in the Com mercial Club building. No fees will be charged the members but every man must be member of the club. He stated that the object of the exchange is to bring the several factors in the building line into closer relations with one another. He showed how the architects would display their specifi- cations in blue prints in these rooms Here every contractor would be given chance to look them over and place his bid. He also said that these rooms of the exchange would be furnished o twa 1A. u. various lines of building.
 Mir. Hyman said that the interna- tional association of the builders ex- change would send 8 representative to Montgomery to assist him in the es- tablishment of this project When es- abolished he said that an arbitration committee would be appointed to set tie all disputes which might arise be- tween builders and contractors. em- ployers and employees. or brokers and architects.
 The luncheon was an experiment. but 1t was decided to give iuncheons each Friday and the hour set for next week is at 1880 o'clock instead of 1. o'clock. in order to allow the banking Interests to attend.
 Secretary Hyman received 6 letter yesterday from the Ohio canner, who has agreed to take stock and start cannery in this city, in which he stated that he was arranging his business matters there before his departure for the South. He informed Secretary Hyman that he would send him e list of twenty-five Ohio farmers who might be interested in southern truck farms.
 Negotiations have been going on now for some time between Secretary Hys man and large silk firm of New York city in regard to locating a silk mill at Montgomery. The firm has five other mills situated at different places in the north. The firm informs the secretary that 1t is figuring with only one other place outside of Montgom- cry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
SERVICES AT PRATVIIE
ST. MARKS CHURCH WILL nE CON-
 sECRATnD TOMORROW.
Beginning MeaAay, the Convccatisn ef Montgomery Win Meet For ses- sien of Thfee Days-Pro-
 gran Announcel

Tomorrow there will bs interesting sery.ces held at St. Marks Episcopai Church in Prattvflie. The new church will be consecrated and the following is the order of services:
 C. m. Administration Of Hoay Communion.
 II a. m. The Bishops visitation. and Consecration of the Church.
 7:30 D. m. Evening Prayer ana Ser mon by the Rev. Mir. Mcqueen. A train w.ll leave Montgomery at s:26 o'clock in the morning over the Mobile and Ohio Railroad and will reach Prattviile about 10 o'clock. Re- turning. 1t will leave Prattvflie at s o'clock in the evening. The members of St. Marks Church will serve din- ner on the ground and all arc invited to attend the services.
 Beginning Monday morning there will be the meeting of the Montgom- cry Convocation in St. Marks Church. and the following will be che program:
 Monasy.
 10 .. m. Morning Prayer. and Ser mon bv Rev. Edward B. Copbs. 3:s0 D. m. Informal Meeting Sup feet: Parents, and tho Sunday School by the Rev MT. Cobbs.
 7:3o D. m. Evening Prayer. and Ser mon by the Rev. Mr. Morrison F. Be- thea.
 10 a. m. Morning Prayer, and Ser mon by the Rev. Harry T. Walden. 3:30 D. m. Informal Meeting Sun feet: The Christian Training Of Chn- dren, bv Rev. MT. Bethea.
 7:s0 D. m. Evening Prayer, and Ser. mon by the Rev. Mir. Cobos.
 Wednesday.
 10 a. m. Ltany, Ante-Communion. and Sermon bv the Rev. Mr. Waidea. s:30 D. m Informal Meeting, Sub feet: The Slow Growth Of the Epis- copai Church in Comparison with other Bodies of Christians.-Its Causes. ana It's Remedies. by Rev. MT. Walden 7:s0 D. m. Evening Prayer, anu Topic: The Christian.
 fa) At Home. Rev. MT. Betnea.
 (b) In Business, Rev. MT. Walden
 (c) In Social Life. Rev. Mir. Cobbs-
 Thursday.
 10 a. m. Administration of the Holy Communion, and Sermon by the Rev. Mir. Bethea.
 a:so D. m. Informal Meeting. Sub feet: The Prayer Book. and the Chris tian Year as Helps to Holy Living. by Rev. MT. Cobbs. 7:so D. m Evening Prayer. and Top'c: Concerning Christ and HIS Church.
 (a) what the Church Is. Rev. Mir
 Walden.
 (b) worship, Rev. Mir. Bethea.
 (c) The Sacraments. Rev. MT.
 Cobbs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
GOVERNOR DECLINES.
WnI Not Participate in Debate at
 Headland.

W1I Not Participate in Debate al
 Headiand.
 Governor Conner has declined to en- gage in Q joint debate on the constitu- tionai amendment at Heailand. where he has an appointment to speak next Tuesday.
 W, B. oates and S. R. Vann. of Head land. joined in a telegram to the Gov ernor asking if he would agree to divide his time at Headland with a speaker against the amendment and proposing that he should have the opening and the closing argument Governor Conner replied that he would not divide his time. MT. Vann is an active supporter of the amendment and Mir. Oates is against 1t. Both of them were anxious for a joint debate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
PREPARE FOR FEDERATION.
Greenville woman's Club Plans Fo
 Sfmfe C0myenff0a.

Greenvtlle W0man's Club Plans For
 State Convention.
 Greenville. Oct. 15-(Special)- woman's Club, in preparation for the approaching meeting of the Alabama Federation of women's Clubs. has<ap- pointed the following committees:
 Chairman on homes, Mrs. .E D. Thames; music committee, Mrs. R. A. Beeland and Professor P. W. Hodges; committee on decorations Mrs. R. A. Lee. Mrs. W. J. Beeland, Miss Erma Ellis. Mrs. Jack Thagard and Mrs. E. M Kirkpatrick; committee on badges Mrs. D. P. Smith. Mrs. B. H Whiting | ton. Mrs. O. R. Porter and Mrs. J. B. Little; committee on pages, Mrs. k B Dickerson; reception committee, Mrs H. z. Wilkinson. Mrs. Jefferson Bee- l land and Mrs. D. c. Royal.
 A ten days rally among the local Woodmen of the World under the leadership of W. D. Holloway, closed last night with an enthusiastic meet. ing and banquet. Forty-eight new | names have been added to the mem. bership in that time. At last night. meeting there were about 200 present Kyle B. Price addressed an apprecia. tive audience Wednesday night at the court house, there being present l0t or more men and thirty or more women. The address was under tht auspices of the Butler County Prohibi, ton League and in the interest of the constitutional amendment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
Counterfeiters ln CapisaI.

Washington. Oct. 16-Counterfeiters working almost in the shadow of the treasury. have invaded certain districts of Washington with. spurious coins The commercials are of the twenty five and ten cent coinage. patterned after the issue of 1908. but according to the secret service operatives, they are poor limitations. Chief Operator George F. Proctor has taken personal charge of the investigation and a num- Der of operatives are seeking the source or tte coinage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
GENEVA FAIR A SUCCESS.
'pens at Samson With Large Attend

Opens at Samson With Large Attend
 ance.
 Samson. Oct. 15--(Special)-The Geneva county fair has opened here with a large attendance. The exhibits are exceptionally good and many of the women exhibitors have been com plimented on the display of fancy work. The goat race was won by Leo Bush and the prize in the foot race was awarded to Grady Jacobs.
 Mrs. Holley. who died at her home near here was buried at Piney Grove Cemetery. She leaves her husband one daughter and little son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16

product began to be an article of ex- port about a half century ago more than $2.0o0. 100000 worth has been ex- ported.
 The production of the oil in the United States has increased eightfold since 1879. Tn 1875 the entire produc- tion of the United States was 2.400,0 barrels. less than that of the state of Texas for 1908.
 Mineral oils exported during the last fiscal years were valued at S106. .000,- GOO which was about double those Of a decade earlier and treble those Of 1SS0 Prices prevailing in 1909. how ever, were materially less than those of the earlier years. The value of the exports has increased 1s6 per cent since 1880. but the gain in quantity has been 268 per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
BULLOCK HoRsE SHOW.
Much Interest Displayed in Various
 COntests.

Much Interest Displayed in Various
 Contests.
 Union Springs. Oct 16-(Special)-- The horse show last night at the fair brought out many people at home and from neighboring towns. Visitors were here from Eufaula. Montgomery, Birmingham, Opelika, Clayton. Fitzpat- rick. Mathews. Lowndesboro and Mid way. With brilliant lights. splendid music and handsome turnouts, the arena presented a gala scene.
 For the best combination horse. the premiums fell to Tom Martin. first: Clarence Feagin. second; Mike Eley. third
 For the best double team driven by gentleman accompanied by woman. the prizes went to J. c. Alley, of Midway and Miss Bessie Thornton: Mir. and Mrs. Sterling Rainer; Mir. and Mrs. P. B. Pritchett.
 For the handsomest couple and turnout the honors went to Walter Curry and Miss wilella Rainer. Mr. and Mrs. Tway. ". c. Bryan and Miss keener.
 For the best stallion, mare or gel l. ing to halter the premiums went to George McCurdy of Lowndesboro, Mir. Reynolds of Warren stand and P. B. Pritchett There were twenty-five horses entered for this contest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
Hang. Herself with Towel.

Cincinnati. Oct. 15-Mrs. s. W. Block. wife of dry goods merchant of Gal weston, Texas, committed suicide in the Jewish Hospital here today by hang ing herself with a towel from the transom in a bath room Mrs. Block was visiting her mother, Mrs. A. Hoff- heimer, and had gone to the hospital for treatment for a nervous trouble. she was 3S years old. She was a sis- ter to Judge Harry Hoffheimer, of thls city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
,upy the Reynolds home for the win

SARy bAAC 4bSJ AOEAC AOA eAAS wa ter.
 The citizens of Montevallo were alarmed Tuesday night when the fire alarm was sounded. It proved to be a two room negro cabin owned by F. H. Vandegrift
 Miss Geneva Reed of Atlanta has been called to Montevallo to assist in the music department.
 Mrs. W. N. Bragg. who has been in an infirmary at Birmingham has re- turned to Montevallo.
 The embroidery circle met with Mrs, Ed. Lyman Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Lola Morrison. a pupil of the school was called to her home at Mt. Hope on account of illness in her family.
 The Advisory Board of the Young Women's Christian Association was elected Wednesday night. Misses Myrtle Brooke. Lila McMahan. Veta Franklin, Minna Grote. Mrs. T. W. Palmer. Mrs. Annie Abel and Rev. T. M Mangum
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
Murder is Charged.

Equality. Oct. 15-(Special )-Gfd Lovejoy. a negro. who is said to have shot and killed his brothers widow a few months ago. was arrested yester- day on the charge of murder and ta- ken to Wetumpka. It Is said that the Elmore County officers have taken this action because the Justice of the Peace who presided at the inquest was from Tallapoosa County and failed to give his decision in the case to the Fillmore County officials. It is believed by many that the death was due to an accident. and trat the negro will oe given his liberty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
Hill-Prf~.

Florence. Oct. 15-(Speciai)-Ar run away marriage celebrated last Mon- day has come to light in which the principals were Miss Katherine Price daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charaes Price and Walter Floyd Hill. son of O. B. Hill. former sheriff of Lauder dale county. Rev. Mir John R. Turner of the First Methodist church was the officiating clergyman and the wedding took place in the parsonage parlors Both MT. and Mrs. Hill are wen known and popular.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
Prisoners Are Grateful.

Washington. Oct. 16-of the S50,0OO paid out by the Prisoners Aid Depart ment. doing a non-sectarian work under the care of the Episcopal church of this diocese. the money having been used in paying fines for prisoners and transportation to their homes. S46,00o has been returned, 1t was stated last night The department was organized ten years ago and fostered by the late Bishop Satterlees
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-16
Two Held For Murder.

Fall River. Mass. Oct. l5-Wilfrid Thibault and Professor" Frank Hill. who were examined here yesterday in connection with the Tiverton. R. L. tragedy, were formally charged with the murder of Amelia St. Jean. of Woonsocket, R. T., in police court here today. Both pleaded not guilty. The case was continued for ten days. This Is the murder In which the victims body was found dismembered