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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
NEWS OF DE FUNIAzk.

DeFuniak Springs, Fla, May L.
Especial. )-The series OF revival SER
vices which were commenced in the
Methodist Church last Sunday will
close tomorrow evening.
Rev. A. l.. Sellars, who is assisting
the pastor, is an able Bible student,
and his sermons have been most edi-
flying to large congregations.
Rev. J. s. Edmonds will preach his
farewell sermon next Sunday. During
his passionate of the Baptist Church
here he has made many friends who
regret his departure to other fields.
At a recent stewards meeting. 1t was
decided to purchase the individual
communion service. The service will
be used for the first time tomorrow.
Superior Court win convene Monday,
very little work Is to be done, there
being less than half dozen prisoners
for trial.
Miss Mildred varnum entertained
this evening at sample party" at
the home of her relatives. DR.. and Mrs.
H. w. Thomas on the Circle.
Miss Katherine Crane has returned
to her home In Boonton, N. Y. Miss
Crane was the recipient of many social
attentions while in De Funiak.
Mrs. Kenneth Bruce 10 visiting her
parents at Atmore. Ala.
Mrs. W. D. G.. Wine was called to
Monticello Monday by the sudden death
of her sister, Mrs Hall. Mrs. Hall
had many friends who will sympa-
thize with Mrs. Wine
There Will be grand rally of the
F. e. c. u. of A. at Middle Local. four
and q half miles north of DeFuniak
next Monday. The State President Il
to address the body.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
MAY DAY.

ny Mtse EtteAl1 Cooke,
Some OF us remember the charming
account which washington Irving
gives Of May Day festivities in Merrie
Old England. Atthe time of his visit
70 the Mother Country these festivities
enthusiasm which made them so Inn
portant features OF the past. England,
however. has always welcomed the firsf
OF May with demonstrations of some
cnaracfer.. The dance around the May
pole is thing Of the past but May In
London Is still a carnival season.
In the olden time every church par
ish had ITS May pole. and Wed with
each other In the possession OF q pole
which Should be the tallest or most
beautifully painted, In France and in
other parts OF the continent, especially
IN Germany, In the neighborhood OF
Munich. the May pole customs prevail
to some extent but they have never, In
England. recovered entirely from the
onslaught made Upon them by the Pu-
ritans. The jolity OF the May return
ed with the Restoration. but a busy
people found little opportunity for
this pastime at the end Of the seven
teenth century. One OF the London
parishes takes its name from the May
Pole which surmounted its steeple. st.
Andrew Understand. This shaft or
pole was cut down and destroyed In the
third year or the reign or Edward VI.
celebrated May pole was planted in
the golden days" when Charles II,
returned to, the throne OF England. It
was erected. In May. 1861. was 1s4 feet
high and painted in gorgeous colors
with REVOLVING figures at base ana. top.
AS IT fell into decay Sir Isaac Newton
arranged for Its purchase and sent 1t
to wanstead. Essex. as a support to
the great telescope izt feet IN length,
which the French ASTRONOMER. Hugon.
had presented to the Royal Society
The destruction Of this famous and
sion OF the lines:
lswhst's NOT asstroyed by Tines re-
wheress Trog aiid ~3syst INC May
pole IN the strand sess
These scattered relics Of Ehgland's
simple and heaithful sports may be
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
Nerve and the
DIrecxoire.

A prominent writer says: You will
need all your assurance the first time
you walk out in your new gown" She
means you win have to know you are
absolutely At. or you will not be able
to wear II with satisfaction. II you are
too fat this assurance will be lacking.
for IL the directoire reveals anything
II reveals fat. Consequently stout la
dies ara In duty bound. out Of respect
to their own peace of mind. TO reduce
land reduce quickly--for time is short.
Exercising and dieting being out of
the question as too tiresomeiy long
winded and not desirable anyway az a
sure means of reduction, the question
arises, how shall any except very slim
ladies at themselves to wear the new
mode with the necessary assurance.
The answer Is Marmola--1-2 ounce no
more. no less, mixed with LIZ ounce
Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic and
liza ounces Peppermint Water: all Of
which any druggist will supply for q
This pleasant mixture helps nature
u take on fat quickly, many losing a
pound day, ana vet owing to the
domestic character of it's ingredIaIntE
It can do no narm. Take a teasuoon.
full after each meal and at bedtime ana
test for yourself tho truth of the stafa-
ment that with Marmola alone onal rsar,
reduce any time as much or iiffie ~
desired without fear OF causing eifher
wrinkles cor stomach trouble. re nro-
Eides the means whereby you can train
down 70 the mode without interference
% your diet or your habits.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
Prof. Holloway Meets
His Goth Appoint
ment.
Now h His S4th Year BE WIN To-
lay Lead . Class At Fish Pond
Church In Tallapoosa
County.

Professor Albert q. Holloway, the
famous veteran singing master of Tai
lapoosa County, will today celebrate
HIS stxtteth annual singing at Fish
Pond Church, Tallapoosa County. To-
day. for the sfxtieth time. the veteran
singer win gather with his friends
about him and lead them In an old
4 win be a great day for that por-
tion OF Tallapoosa County. Professor
Holloway IL beloved A. perhaps no
other man Of that portion OF the state
Il beloved. He is widely known In
Middle and m East Alabama and the
reimbursement that Professor. sHoilo-
way will meet with his friends at Fish
Pond Church today will be read with
keen interest by many who once lived
In that section OF Alabama. but who
reside now where they can not come to
the singing.
A friend and admirer of Professor
Holloway has sent The Advertiser an
unsigned sketch OF the veteran singing
master and his long and useful life.
1t bears no name. but 1t 10 suspected
that IL was written by ]. M. Parker q
leading citizen Of Equality. and g life
long friend of Professor Holloway.
He writes as follows:
sThe picture of Professor Holloway.
IN my humble opinion. represents a man
who today can say more than any man
perhaps In Alabama can say, and !
doubt II another In the United States
can say: This IL my sixtieth annual
appointment and have never missed
my annual hrst Sunday In May sing
ing
Now. II any one can beat or even
equal this. let him speak.
Albert q. Holloway was born in Jas.
per County. Ca. September "a. 1874
and was the youngest child OF william
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02

Al thu close Of his literary school.
he migrated westward to Heard Coun-
ty. Ca. where he taught vocal music
In that and adjoining countiea In 1915
he went to Randolph County. Ga. and
taught vocal music in that and adjoin-
ing counties. but In the summer he
moved to Troup County. Ga. and there
followed the even tenor of his way.
In 1s4S. looking for fame and new
Held. young Holloway crossed the
Chatta hoochee River and stopped in
Chambers County. Ala. teaching vocal
music In that county and the eastern
and southern part of Taliapooss Coun-
ty, Ala, now the northeastern part Of
Elmore County. Ala.
In 1850 young Holloway moved
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
Impressions of.7he Services n
+ s-ss at Famous Emmanuel Church

ing that he might be given patience
and courage to bear his terrible suffer-
Ing. Then DR.. Worcester Expressed his
thanks to the congregation for their
prayers In behalf OF his own little
daughter, who was rapidly recovering.
Then DR.. Mccomb. the assistant rec
tor. prayed for those whose notes had
been read. q tender. earnest, loving crv
from the depths of great heart.
This was the first extempore prayer
we had ever heard in an Episcopal
church.
At the END OF the service, there was
social meeting In the church pariora
to which all the congregation was In
vited. This 10 held every wednesday
night There is music by an orches-
ira refreshments are seryed, and ev-
erybody may meet DR.. Worcester ana
his helpers Every morning Of the
week DR.. Worcester is In his once
for consultation with those who want
his help and advice for spiritual or
physical healing.
Every Sunday night there 10 a social
meeting for students who are away
from home. This is held in the pariors
Of the Parish House next door to tns
church. and usually there IL reading
or talk by some celebrity, followed by
half hour of pleasant conversation.
during which delicious refreshments
are served The Sunday night we were
there Mrs. Deland read one OF her own
delightful stories. What is quite uil-
usual. she Is q beautiful reader as we'll
as writer.
The church maintains a home for
students, in which, Irrespective of
creed. the students find the comforts of
home for q very modest price. There
are many charities sustained by this
congregation, which under the guild
-ance OF DR.. Worcester and hts able
assistants. is>one OF the greatest pow
ers for good in all the charitable city
of Boston.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02

had a singing at a new place called
Fish Pond In a little log house built
by the Primitive Baptists as a place Of
worship on the eastern border of Coosa
County. Az. and this was his first
singing at Fish Pond.
In 1881 he opened a small store two
miles east Of Fish Pond. In Tallapoosa
County, being so popular with the peo-
pie of his community and such an ex-
cellent singer they solicited him to
give them another appointment In May.
And on and on II has gone until the
present day and thousands of people
have gone there from miles around to
hear this great singer, sing praises to
his God. This great teacher has, in
several instances. taught three gener-
atoms of the same family and today
there will be organized society to
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
Paints, Oils and G1ass,
PAYNE q PAYNE.
su-8f
sELLERs-LrGHTFoor.
BeautifuI Ceremony unitss rrominel

~ s
Beautiful Ceremony Unites Prcminent
Persons.
Shorter. May 1.-(Special. DAT the
home Of the brides father, DR.. John
Steele Lightfoot. Miss Julia Hghtfoot
was married wednesday afternoon at
o'clock to Mr.. William Leon Sellers
OF Montgomery.
The hall and altar wers profuseiy
decorated In white and green. The
parlor was decorated with pink and
white roses The ceremony was per-
formed in the hall. Above the heads
Of the bride and groom was Suspended
a beautiful rope Of white roses fes-
tooned. -
While the quests we're assembling
Miss Lottie Hanchey OF Troy sang. "A1l
for You" "For Your Sake" ..As Long
as the World Rolls on and .sBeauty's
Eyes" at the conclusion Of which Mem
delssoiins wedding march was played
by Mrs. j. B. Letcher with piano. and
Miss Nellie Hayden on violin. During
the ceremony Schumann's Traumerei
was Beautifully rendered By Miss Nell
lie Hayden on the violin. accompanied
by Mrs. y. B. Letcher with plano.
DR., Sellers OF Montgomery, broth
er of the groom, acted as best man The
bride entered on the arm of her sister,
Mrs. H. p. Hunham Of Fitzpatrick.
The bride was attired In white satin
messaline and carried bride roses and
lilies OF the valley. She wore q long
ven of Illusion, caught to her pretty
hair by a spray of lilies Of the valley
The matron Of honor wore blue satin
messaline and carried Killarney roses .
The receiving party consisted Of Mrs.
J.. 8. Lghtfoot, dressed In grey satin
messaline, Mrs. p. NJ. Lightfoot In old
rose messaline. Mira. L.. A.. Lyon In
white lingerie, Mrs. W. p, Williams
in white lingerie, Miss Jane Judkins n
blue foulard, Miss Fannie Z. Carmf-
chael In embroidered lingerie, and Miss
Josephine Hurst in white lingerie.
The out-of-town guests were DR.. Sell
lers Of Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
C. Sellers. Miss Rushton. Miss Cross
ley. Opelika; Mr.. and Mrs Frank Me-
MILAN OF Union Springs, Mrs Swanson
of Montgomery, Mr.. Carmichael, Miss
es Huffman of Fitzpatrick and Tuske-
gee: Miss Gholston. MFR Porter Jones
and Mr.. and Mrs. H. p. Huffman OF
Fitzpatrick; Mrs. Holloway Of opelika.
Mr.. and Mrs George Dennis Of Mont
gomery, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney, Adkins.
and Miss Ethel henderson of Montgom-
cry, and sMr.s Hubert Henderson, a5of
Auburn. Ala. =,
The ceremony was irnpressiveiy per-
formed BY Rev. II M. johnson of Mont
Mr.. and Mrs. Sellers were the re-
cipients OF a very large number Of
beautiful gifts from friends far and
near. They left on the o'clock train
for Washington. D. c.. and New York,
and other points OF interest In the
North to spend their honeymoon.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
NEWS OF FLosIAToN.

Flomaton, May 1.-(Special.) Mr..
Kellum. manager of Crescent News
lunch stand at Flomaton was called
to New Orleans Thursday because OF
his mothers illness. A q. CRUDE re-
lieved him.
Misses Ida and Ella Mccurdy are
visiting Mrs. v. Quigley, of Atmore.
Mrs. Will Erskine has returned from
a short visit to Mobile.
Mr.. A. s. Johnson, OF brownsville,
Ca, Is visiting relatives in Flomaton.
The Embroidery Club met with Mrs.
John P. Reynolds. Dainty refresh
ments were served.
The Commercial Hotel, which is now
under repair, will be open to the trav-
cling public soon.
Mrs. E. L. Hudson is i'll.
Mrs. Frank Giest and children. OF
Pine Barren, Fla, are visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Drury.
The farmers near Flomaton report
too much rain for gardens.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02

perpetuate this appointment after this
old patriot has been gathered TO his
Father.
He Joined the church At Fish Pond
In 1851.
Many have come for miles to hear
this grand old man sing praises to GOO
and while his voice 10 not SO volumi-
perfectly enthused over his singing on
the rocky knob In East Coosa.
He was married to Pattmer Thomas,
a daughter OF Seaborn J. and Charlotte
Thomas April 10, 1857. His father-in-
law was one Of the most prominent
and wealthy men OF Tallapoosa coun-
ty. To this union was born four sons
and four daughters. Two sons have
died. All made excellent citizens. In
1874 and 1879 he served his country
faithfully In the Legislature of this
state. In 1850 raiiapoosa county was
wrought up and he was nominated by
mass meeting candidate for the once of
probate Judge against his will and af-
ter heated campaign was defeated By
small majority.
He now lives on ana conducts
small farm on the Central OF Georgia
Railroad half way between Alex City.
Ala, and Kellytown. Ala, living out the
remnant OF his days in quietude. Now
AZ ne 10 nearing MS ootn ihile post
he doubtless looks back and tn Inks as
hts friend 1.-THE writsr,. that he made
q mistake by keeping stores farming
and going into politics. In my hum
BILE opinion II he had let all else alone
and Followed his talent which IL won
derful. do not believe he would have
had superior as vocal music teach
er and singer In this country.
He 10 scrupuiously honest. frank, ac-
commodating and liberal His homo
always open TO his friends who are
iesions. He 10 . good and gentle
Christian old man who can sing those
songs
Not yonder's tide nor DEATHS cold
stream can brighten me from the
shore -
And am going home sto die no
more"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
CONDUCTORS TO MEET.


Alabama Men Are Leaving for Boston.
Birmingham, May Especial. ~.
R. T. Rives. well known conductor
on the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road accompanied by several other
conductors. comprising delegate
from Birmingham and this section Of
the country, viii leave tomorrow for
Boston, where they go to attend the
convention OF the grand division of the
Order Of Railroad Conductors, which
will convene May IL, and where they
will 1oln delegations from sixty-s seven
divisions of the o. r. G. In the south
eastern section OF the country and urge
the election of T. A. Gregg, of Roa-
noke, Va. to a vice-Presidency.
Conductors throughout Alabama.
Tennessee. Georgia and other parts OF
the Southeast are Interested in the
candidacy OF Mr.. Gregg and practically
a full delegation from each Of the dI-
visions in the territory affected win
attend the Boston meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
The Veteran Of All The
Alabama Singing Masters

and Matiiday Bailey Holloway. His
father died when he was q small child
leaving his good mother to light the
battles of life In those trying and hard
days with but little means and faciii-
ties. with her fatheriess little ones.
after the death of her husband. Mrs.
Holloway moved to Indian Spring.
Ga, near her brother. Joel Bailey. who
was a very prominent citizen Of his
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
Death Of Mis-. Kirby

Florence, May 1.-(Special.)- 1.-The
death of Miss Harriet Kirby occurred
here after an illness of fourteen years
though the immediate cause of death
was pneumonia. Deceased was the
daughter of Mrs Ruth B. Kirby, who
with eight brothers and sisters SUR
wives her The funeral was held from
the residence. Rev. Spencer Tunnel
rf7riatinz
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02
PILES CURED AT HOME BY
NEW ABSORPTION METHOD.

II you suffer from bleeding, itching. blind
or protruding Piles. send me your address.
and will tell you how to cure yourself at
home by the new absorption treatment; and
will also send some OF this homo treatmsnt
free for trial. with references from your own
locality II requested. Immedistes relief and
permanent cure assured gend no money. but
tell others Of this offer. write today 70 Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02

found in many . country village Of the
old country. but the May-pois dance
and May Day festivities. like the Robin
Hood games. which formed 20 large .
part Of the recreations incident to the
'merrie month Of May" are things Of
the dead past.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-05-02

boston. May The Boston Herald
made the announcement In this morn
ing's issue that 1t has suspended the
publication OF the evening edition Of
the paper. The morning edition, how
ever, will be continued.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-23
TOLD or A MEAN FARMER.
Cir Mare Eating His Inherited crass
Aroused Him.

A leading oficial in the Youns
Mems Christian association Of New
York said the other day Of the late
Morris X. Jesup:
mr.. Jesup's charity was even broad.
er than his wealth. Naturally, then,
he hated parsimony. never saw him
indignant save when some instance Of
parsimony would crop up.
Once he told us here Of . partic-
ularly mean trick that had been played
upon him by q multimillionaire. He
said that the man had inherited his
meanness. His uncle, q. Westport
farmer. had been famed ~ . miser
all over Connecticut
The farmers cousin died in the
COS, and the old man attended the
reading OF the will, for he had hopes.
And, sure enough. in enc Of the
later codicils certain s0-acrs field
was left him.
AS the bequest was read out the
farmer sat ip bis chair. rubbed his
hands and smiled delishtedly about
the roonAs ~ ~
Aut thu lawyer. reading on. made
known that the very good gray mare
Their grazing In said heid was be-
qHeathed 10 nephew.
-At this hevs The farmer clacked his
lips in rage and piped excitsdly:
Then she's eatin' my grass
Now York Times.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-23
sH,ps su,Lr or CONCRETE.
Even Reinforced Concrete Armer May
De Possibility.

Reinforced concrete has actually
been employed in shipbuilding. In the
FIRST Paris exposition, In 1856, . small
boat made Of reinforced concrete was
exhibited by LAmbot. This vessel,
which was constructed OF wire netting
covered with cement, ia still anoat and
win soon be installed In . technical
museum.
In 1896 Gabelini Of Rome built IN
experimental vessel of reinforced con-
crete. which il still In service on the
Tiber and In excellent condition. The
same Arm has since constructed .
large number Of concrete bridge pom
ICONS.
An Italian engineer has been led BY
the success Of concrete land fOrtihca-
ton, N revealed in the Russian,Japa-
nese war. to construct armor plates Of
reinforced concrete covered with thin
plates OF steel as . protection against
che immediate effects Of the impact Of
shells.
The substitution Of reinforced con-
crete for steel armor on nrst-class
battle-ship would effect Z considerable
saving. The practicability Of the sub
stitution will be decided by the results
of experiments, soon TO be made. on
the effect of shots on the reinforced
concrete plate.-Chicago News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-23
First pub. Dec. 10. Us-Last March 10. %.
MORTGAGE SALE.

Default having been made In the conditions Of
Q certain morteaee made by Adolph Auge and
Angeline Auge, Of the Township OF Baraga,
County Of Baraga, State Of Michigan, - Worcos-
ter Lumber Company, Ltd, dated the 18th day OF
October 1905, and recorded in the once Of the
Register OF Deeds for the County Of Baraga and
state of Michigan. on the Bird day of November
A. d. 1905, in Liber Of Mortgages on page "a. on
which mortgage there IL claimed 10 be- duo at the
date Of this notice the cum of Six hundred nine
and no-l00 (e0Oo O0) Dollars, and IN attorneys
fec Of Twenty Five (e26 00) Dollsfs, provided for
In said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings 1t
law having been Instituted to recover the money
secured BY said mortgage or any part thereof:
Nov. thereof, BY virthe of the power of sale
contained In eaid mortgage. and the stAtnte In
such case made and provided, notice 70 hereby
given thsf ON Monday, the 18th day OF March. A.
b. ,eoe. q 10 oclJek In the forenoon, % under
signed win eslEat public auction 70 III highest
bidder. ct the front door Of tho Court House In
tho VILLAGE of L Apse, Baraga County, ll1chiEan,
that being thgp4eee whore the CtfcnttyaDurt for
sail Cou14 sG& H1faga IL heidi the preI3ses doe
cribod int6id S6Aorfgage, or 90 much mercof -
may be necol<o6l 70 pay the amount due on said
mortgage, wi0fAper cent. interest. and all legal
costs, together With an Attorneys fee Of Twenty
Five (e2600) D0llars, - covenantod for In eaid
mortgage ~ f0lloWs, to-wtt: Tho North East
ar. OF the South Weet or. OF Section Twenty i5O),
Township rfty-one (Sl) North Of Range Thirty.
four pp Wcst, Psregac County. Michigan,
y woRcIsrEa LunsIR CoNrAxy, Lsd.. Z
x A. Hamar, Sec. =
MASON 4 OCoNEoR, Attorneys for Mortgages,
Business address, l. 'Anse. Michigan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-23
First pub. Dee. II. Vs-Last Jan. "a. 90
NOTICE.

To the owner or owners Of any and all interests
In the land hefein described. and 20 the mortgages
or mortgagece named In all undischargcd record.
Cd mortgages against ssid land. or any sssignes
thereof Of record:
Take Notice. that sale has been lawfully made
Of the following described land for unpaid taxes
thereon, and that the andsretgncd has titls
thereto under TAX decd issued therefor, and thai
you are entitled to . recoaveyance thereof, ~
any time within ak nooths after service upon
you Of this nuftce, upon payment "a the under
signed, or 20 the Regieter In Chancery OF th.
county IN which the lands lie, Of aWssms paid
upon such purchase, together with - hundred
per cont additional thereto, and tho fses OF thu
sheriff for the service or cost Of publication o.
this' notice, 70 b computed - upon personal
service OF declaration ~ commencement o,
quit and the further sum 81 ave dollars for csci
description without other additional costs OF
charge. Il tsyment - aforesaid is n3t made,
the nndersigned will institute proceedings sc::
possession Of the land, -.
Description: NWK Of NRA. Section =, Town
ship % s., Range 81 w. Amount, paid, 81. 8;
taxes for years 1904 1895, 1875, 1877, ISIS, 1852
1900, 1901, fs02. 1893. la0s
An IN Baraga County, Stsfe of Michigan
tNsANBORN TIMBER COMPANY.
Place .of Bssineee: falkland, VIE.
Per O. 2. SSnborn, Pr~eideas
Cousfcfsigncd A..C. Miller. crotar,.