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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
UNUSUAL WEDDING
 - TUsCUMBIA PEOPLE RE-MARRY AFTER SIXTEEN YEARS.
Had Lived Happily Together Until It Was Found That the Groom
 Had Never Been Divorced
 From Wife fin Tennessee.

Tuscumbia, June S.-tSpocial. )--An l unusual wedding was solemnized at the probate office in this city this, af- ternoon by Judge simpson. The par ties to the marriage were Andrew w. Smith and Susie MoGwier, the strange feature being that they had been mar ried sixteen years ago in Tuscumbia,
 and had lived happily together during all those years. The marriage of to-
 day was the result of peculiar circum-
 stances. In his early manhood Smith
 had married in Tennessee, and became
 separated from his wife. He did not
 apply for a divorce. however, being in-
 formed by a country magistrate that
 seven years separation would give him
 the right to marry again, without pro-
 curing a legal divorce. He had no in-
 tention of marrying, however, at the
 time, but moved to Alabama, where in
 the course of time, and after the seven
 years had elapsed, he fell in love with
 Miss Susie McGwier, who resided in
 Colbert County. and they were married
 in Tuscumbia sixteen years ago.
 Nothing was ever thought of the matter until several months ago, when his wife, who is a member of the Bap- tist Church, began to attend holi- ness meeting, and the matter of her having married an undivorced man was given an airing in the community Her husband sought legal advice, and was advised to apply for divorce from his former wife. He at once did so, but pending the proceedings 1t was neces- sary, so he was advised, to live apart from his wife; to escape the breath of
 scandal, and for five months he has
 lived alone, his wife staying with her
 uncle, William McGwier, a prosperous
 farmer of this vicinity.
 Today was the sixty-first day. or one day after the courts had annnlled his
 former marriage contract, and with
 his wife of sixteen years standing, who, in the meantime had assumed her maiden name, Susie McGwier, made
 haste in company with the latter's uncle, to the court house, where li- cense was procured, the vows reas- sumed, and they went their way as happy as they were sixteen years ago,
 when, as a young man and girl of IT
 summers, they had plighted troth each to the other, little wondering then that the stern mandates of the law
 would norce a repetition of the same proceedings sixteen years hence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
DIES AT THE FLOW
TUSCUMBIA FARMER SUFFERS
 FROM A SUN STROKE.
Came to This Country Without Means Yet by Flowing by Moonlight, Soon Saved Some
 Money,

Tuscumbia. June S.-(SpeciaD-Gott Heb Peisker, a well to do German farmer, residing two miles west of Tuscumbia, was found dead in his field late yesterday afternoon
 Joe Walker, living on adjoining farm, was coming into town and in passing the Piesker place saw a mule standing at the end of a cotton field and near by the figure of a man in a crouching position. On Investigating the matter, it was found to be Peisker, who was stone dead. It Is supposed he had been blowing and became over- neated, or suffered a sun stroke. as the evening was excessively warm.
 The dead nan was about 65 years old, and leaves a widow, but no chil- dren. He came to Tuscumbia many years ago from Germany and bought a piece of land two miles from this city. He was without any means scarcely, and 1t Is said by the older citizens of this place that he cleared his land by day and night, working by moonlight. and that many a night his wife plowed by moonlight. By his persistent ef- forts he soon had his farm in fine shape, began to make money, and al his death owned nice property in Tus- cumbia and had nice sum of money laid away. His wife is almost an in valid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
RECEPTION AT BRANTLEY.
Beautiful Entertainment Given By Mrs.
 Taylor.


 Brantley, June 8-(Special. )-One of the most enjoyable affairs and one of much interest was the Veranda Recep- ton at the home of Mir. and Mrs. E. B. Taylor. complimentary to Miss Annie Mcbride, of Greenville.
 The spacious porch was made att tractive with art square. rugs, sofa pillows and potted ferns, while num- Der of Japanese lanterns were suspend ed between the columns in addition to other lights.
 Miss Maude Horn. who wore beau ttful wash chiffon made Empire, and Miss Mary Lizzie Cooper. who wore a beautiful Paris muslin. two of this years graduates, served sherbert from a block of ice. embedded in American Beauty roses and other cut plants.
 After a formal reception of the guests, various games were enjoyed On the porch a number of the guests enjoyed bid dominoes. while a number of the guests assembled in the reeept- ion hall where other games were inc duIged in and music enjoyed, after which iced tea and sandwiches were served.
 Late in the evening the guests .as- sembled in the reception hall where they were entertained by number of piano selections renderd by Miss Calud- inc Rushin, of Elba.
 The out-of-town guests were: MT Adolph Block of Geneva. MT. and Mrs. VIII Cooper of Gadsden, Miss Olive Rainer of Elba. Miss lone Pollard of Hurtsboro, Mss Claudine Rushin of Elba, MT. Malcolm Gilchrist of Geneva, Miss Lillie Beall of Luverne. and Miss Magnolia Goodwin of Brundidge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
CAN CORONER
 BE OUSTEDe New Question as to Mo-
 bile Sheriff. HIRSCHFEID NOW SHERIFF May Resist Attempt of Governor to Name Successor. Became cazaIas' successor Win the Creation of the Vacancy and He
 Is Being Urged To Re-
 tain once.

That his frtends are urging H. F.. Hirschfield, coroner and acting sherun of Mobile County. to hold on to his tenn porary ofiee and make it a permanent job until the successor Of Frank Caza- las Sr. is elected. has become per sistent rumor in Capitol circles. and Gessner McCorvey, prominent attor- ney of the Gulf City, yesterday on a visit to this city, saAd that Mr. Hirscn- field may be prevailed upon to retain the office. It would make an interest ing situation and may yet throw upon the Governors appointee the burden or occupying the offace.
 It is pointed out by lawyers that the office of sheriff is the only one in a county of this State where provision IS made for filling g vacancy without ap- pointment or election. But the instant that Frank Cazaias. Sr-. was removed from office last week by the supreme Court for alleged neglect Tn ahowins a negro to be lynched, Mir. Hirschneio. Then coroner, immediately became his successor. Now the question arises as to whether he has not the right 70 hold the office until the election or lslOs tor rather until the successor named al that election qualities in 1911.
 Section 106 of the Political Cooe mas the following to say about the duties l of coroner in any county: He must diseharge the duties of sherin (l) when the office of sheriff Is vacant and until Ffa successor Is qualified: (2) when tne sheriff is imprisoned: (3) in cases 70 which the sheriff is party. and (4) m such cases as he is directed by the Judge of Probate.
 Tt is certain that the present situa- tson fn Mobile County is without pre- eedent in the Alabama line of Supreme Court decisions and anything may yet he expected to develop out of the maze of conditions. There is q strong senti- rnent, 1t is said. in favor of persuaolnS MT. Hirschfield to hold to the omce' As for the financial end of the propo- sifion. it Is hinted that 1t Is certainty more attractive than the office or COZ oner.
 The procedure, if is said, would DO for the coroner to retain the ofnce un. iii displaced by quo warranto. rms vvot,ld entail upon the appointee Of the Governor the necessity Of bringing quo warranto proceedings against the coroner to oust him. Even should the lower court decide in favor of the ap- Dointee. 1t is said that an appeal may srt as supersedeas and the ofnce svnuld remain in the hands of MT. TTirschffeld until the final mandate or 4ha suureme Court Possibly by that 4i,ne election day would have arrived
 The talk at the Capitol is still favor arIa Tn the chances of John 8. Dragc getting the appointment as MT. Caza" ias, a,,ccessor. Also. it Is now assur- @5 that the latter will enter the pri- 1r1aries next year to succeed his suc-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
NEW HEARING ON TRANSFERS Traction Company Hit
 by Decision. NO LAW TO AID THEM Supreme Court Declared Unconsti- tutional Their Only Safeguard street Railway. To Seek some Pro- tection Against Imposftions of
 Passengers Who Get Trans-
 fers for Friends.
 

During the call of the Fourth Dfvis- ion yesterday, the Supreme Court hand- ed down seven opinions in cases reiat- ing to private parties. No cases of more than routine interest were sub mitted yesterday morning. It was strongly rumored yesterday In court circles that the traction or street railway companies feel strongly the far reaching consequences of the Su- preme Courts decision a few days ago in regard to the punishment for use of anothers transfer. As a result. It IS quite certain that either the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power Com- pany. or another public service corpor- ation of this character will ask Tor reheariug or institute new proceedings to get a modified opinion of the court.
 The street railway companies are left again in the lurch about the trans- fer regulations in all cities of this State. The act of the special session of 1907 prescribed & punishment for those who used transfers in violation of whatever rules may be made by the corporations This law was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court because 1t delegated legislative author ity to public service corporations-a function that does not belong to them. Now, they are just as if no law had ever passed.
 It will be sought to get some modih- cation of the opinion as the companies declare they need some protection against the imposition of passengers who complete their journeys but call for transfers only~to hand them over to a friend for an initial trip: Just what form the proceedings will as- sume 1t Is not known. Some said that the court could not be expected tp mod ifv it's opinion as 1t is constitutional question. Probably the best and only remedy is the re-enactment of dehnite rules constituting the unanimous agree" ment of the street railways. This may be asked to be put in the call or the Governor for an extra session.
 There will be no further prosecu- lions in the present status for the use of another's transfer though 1t Is pre- sumed that if proof is available the transfer may be refused.
 The list of opinions put out yester' day follows:
 DOWDELLs c. J.-
 ]. E. and ". p. Henderson vs. Henry Allen, appeal from Coffee Chancery Court. Affirmed.
 SIMPSON, J.
 First National Bank of Lineville vs. T. E. Alexander; appeal from Clay County Court. Affirmed.
 a Roman Trustee. vs. A. A. Mors gan; appeal from Morgan Circuit Court. Reversed and remanded.
 DENSoN. J.--
 Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company vs. W. H. Wilson, pro ami; appeal from Birmingham City Court. Reversed and remanded.
 John T. Holland, ct al., vs. Mattie B. Coleman appeal from Limestone Chan- cerv Court. Reversed and rendered. HATFIELD, J.--
 Central of Georgia Railway Company vs. M. F. Simons; appeal from Hous- ton Circuit Court. Reversed and res manded.
 R, E. Byrd vs. W. W. Beall; appeal Geneva Circuit Court. Affirmed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
MUST BE ooRRoBATEn.
rreA,sis,ea vlel.tls. I.form.r M

ProhtbIff0n Violation Informer Must
 Have other Evidence.
 Florence. June s--(Special. )--Prohib- itionists in this city are very pessimis. tic over the turn affairs have taken in the past few days in the matter of en- forcing the prohibition laws. and gloomy predictions are made for the future. At a recent meeting the City Council passed an ordinance providing for the payment of $50 to any person causing the conviction of violator of the liquor laws. At the time. Mayor Walker stated that he would not con- vict upon the evidence of an informer. unless his evidence was corroborated by other testimony.
 F. Loen Soper. acting for the Law and Order League. last week swore out warrants for the arrest of six ne- groes. charging them with selling H. quor and the negroes were tried be- fore Mayor Walker. Friday morning. when Mayor Walker, true to his orig inal statement. dismissed all the cases but one. in which Soper's testi- mony was corroborated by other wit nesses.
 Later, Soper was arrested on two warrants charging him with selling liquor and Dr. J. M. Peerson, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Law and Order League, went on his bond.
 It is claimed by the members of the League that Soper's arrest Is an effort on the part of violators of the law to retaliate and to discredit his testimony. However, he was in such a state from an attack made upon him Saturday night in the Jefferson Hotel by a crowd of white men. that he was unable to appear for trial this morning and his cases were continued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
Rev. J. A. Bowen Conducting a suc-
 cessful Meeting.

Rev. J. A. Bowen Conducting suc-
 cessful Meeting.
 Guntersville, June -(SpeciaI.) IA series of revival services to be held in the Methodist Church at this place be- gan yesterday evening.
 Rev. W. R. Howell, the pastor. will be assisted by the eminent revivalist. Rev. ]. A. Bowen. of Huntsville. and noted singer, Professor E. R. Shoot, both of whom have just concluded a very successful revival at Birmingham.
 The recent rise in the Tennesse Riv- CT, which overshadows all other dam age done this season. has dealt the farmers of this section a hard blow. In many instances. crops, already once replanted. along the course of the river and creeks. are now standing under from ten to twenty feet of water. The river and creeks have backed out over the crops repeatedly this season, doing severe damage, but the overflow today covers a greater area than all preced- ing rises.
 The gauge here today shows a twen- ty-seven foot rise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
Elderly PsopIs
 Helped Free

The last years of life are the sweet est, and yet the most difhcult to pro- long. It is then that the greatest care Is exercised in maintaining bodily Health. But the chief care should al- eat and whether you are dlgesting 1t properly. You should not allow your- self to become constipated.
 No doubt you have tried salts ana cathartic pills. purgative tablets. etc. and have come to the conclusion that they are violent in action and do but but voice of experience with regard to a wonderful and mild laxative. pr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsin. It Is not new. only. we are trying to find new friends
 4. A. Fsits, of Johnston City. Ills. years and found his cure in pr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsin. His wife uses it too with success. We could name hun. dreds of others. Some heard of 1t first through neighbore or friends; others through the doctors offer to send any complaint free sample bottle for trial. without charge If you Will send your name and address he will send you a trial bottle direct to your home. If 1t proves itself as he claims then con- tinue the treatment by buying . so- ali of them sell t.. oid people. ike children, should look for purity, and 1t Is well to mention that the purity of this remedy Is vouched for with the U. S. government. Also though a free bottle Is sent to prove its merits, re- regular bottles bought of your drug. gists, who will refund your money if It does not satisfy you. Send at least for the free test bottle today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
GIRL BREAKS ANKLE.
Seriously Hurt in Fall From a Bf.
 cylele.

Seriously Hurt In Fall From a Bf.
 cylele.
 Clayton, June s-(SpeciaI.)- )-Afiss veta ventress, daughter of MT. J. c. Ventress. of this place. had the mis- fortune to fall from her bicycle on Saturday evening and break a lower limb just above the ankle joint. While her injury Is painful and much re- gretted by her family and many friends 1t will not result in lameness or other serious effects.
 The County Board of Revenue. con- sisting of Messrs. Theo Pruden. G. W. Hollingsworth, J. D. Flynn. W M. Teal and J. N. Stephens. is in session here today.
 Farmers complain of the ex- cessive rains in all sections adjacent to this place and are jubilant over the present indications of fair weather
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
UNIFORMS FOR SOLDIERS.
Bids To Be Opened for United States
 Summer Clothing

Washington, June S-The first step toward clothing the army in new summer uniform will be taken on Thursday, when a special board Of army officers will open bids at Phila- delphia for furnishing the new shade of olive drab cotton cloth to the Quar- termaster's Department.
 At least 1000 yards of this cloth Is desired by the army and in the bids the government makes provision for the purchase of an additional 50 per cent is desirable.
 As fast as the present uniforms are discarded, the new uniforms will bo issued to the soldiers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
HAMILTON NEWS.
Thomas McCarley Is Buried With Ma
 sonic HOnOgs.


 Hamilton, June 8-(SpeciaL)- Jon yesterday~-at Old Bethlehem Church. ten miles west of here. Thomas McCar. ley an old and highly respected citizen of that community. was buried with Masonic honors. There was a large crowd of people present, including many from Hamilton.
 pr. J. R .Burleson. of this place. and Mrs. Carrie Dodd of Hackleburg, AlA~ were married at the latter place yes. terday, Rev. J. T. Johnson, pastor of the Baptist Church for both towns. per forming the ceremony at the new Bap- list Church in Hackleburg.
 A young man by the name of Vick- cry was placed in jaiT here on Saturday charged with stealing horse in the northern part of this county.
 The Court of County Commissioners is in session this week looking over the tax books of 1909, which have been turned over by Tax Assessor J. W. Hoberson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09

crops in the bottoms and farmers wil, plant corn, peas and potatoes.
 Truckers at Cuba are shipping cab bage by the carload in refrigerated cars to cities on the Canadian border and making profit.
 pr. A. L. Vaughan. of Cuba, has successfully treated case of peIlagra. the new disease. caused from eating corn meal. The patient was Miss Mary Wiggins, of Cuba.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
A TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT.
Alaskan Delegate Would Take In Rus
 alan Subjects.

Washington June S-Delegate Wick ersham, (AlaIska), in 3 bill introduced in the House. proposes the establish ment of territorial form of govern ment for that Territory. with the Cap- ital at Juneau.
 Under it's provisions, all Russion sub iects who resided in Alaska, March 80, 1867, are to be considered as citizens of that Territory.
 The first election for the Assembly is proposed to be held ina November, 1910, and the sessions are to begin in Juneau on the second Monday in Jan uary, 1911.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
FINN WANTS INFORMATION.
Asks President About Death of H
 G0m

Cincinnati. June S-Samuei Zinn. of this city. sent telegram last night to President Taft. asking him to aid in obtaining information concerning ths death of Zinn's son. Robert Finn. and the disposal of his body.
 The young man was a member ot the coast artillery at Fort Caswell N C.. where he died Saturday. according to a telegram received by the elder Finn.
 ZInn deposited with Captain Maxon of the local recruiting station, ths money to cover the expense of the ship ment of the body to Cincinnati, but received no word of what action the army officials at Fort CasweI had ts. ken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09

monument which is to be erected in the public square in Jacksonville by the U. D. c. Chapter. here, has been postponed until some time in August, the exact date will be announced later.
 The second quarterly conference of the M. E. Church at Jacksonville, Taa- ladega District, was held this week al the Methodist Church by Presiding E,- der H. c. Howard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09

Tuscumbia, June 8.-(Special.)- Charles N Wheeler. a well known physician of Colbert County. residing four miles west of this city, was buried near his old home at Crooked Oak Church, yesterday. The deceased was nearly SO years of age. and within the last year developed tuberculosis in a malignant form. which resulted in his death. He was a splendid citizen of Colbert, and enjoyed a good country practice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
wILLIAM RAGsDALE DEAD.
Prominent CitiEen Is Dead at Age of
 SD YAnra.

SO IeATas
 Florence, June s-(Special. )-William Raxsdale, aged 80 years, and one of the largest and most highly esteemed citizens of Florence. died last night at II o'clock at the home of Mrs, George Lovelaoe, at Burcham Mills north of Florence where he was stay ing temporarily for medical treatment
 Mir. Ragsdale lived in this city with his sou-in-law, J. E. F. Westmoreland until a few months ago, when he re- moved to the home of his grandson Thomas westmoreland. in the country
 The deceased had resided in Florence for many years. was a member of the Methodist Church and a Mason. Hia nearest surviving relatives are three grandchildren. The funeral was held this afternoon from the First Method ist Church. Rev. John R. Turner con- ductinR the religious ceremonies. ThS Masonic lodge attended and the de- ceased was given a Masonic burial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
Arrent. Altered RootleEgerr.

Tuscumbia, June s-(Special.)- Sheriff MeCleskey of this city. has rounded up five alleged bootleggers, one white man and four negroes. from the Leighton neighborhood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
FOR roRNEY MONUMENT.
xruua Raised To Honor Confederate
 General.

General.
 Jacksonville, July s-(Special. l--Rev. ". T. Alien. chairman of the Forney ,rfarnorial Fund Committee, left today for Memphis, He has been soliciting s,,hscrsntions for the monument fund ana will have a good showing for the home town of General Forney, who has been, selected by the government as one of the Southern Generals to be memor' lialIzed in vicksburg National Park.
 This will be a great honor for Ala" hama and especially for Jacksonville. :. Rev. Dr. Allen. who Is on Generai IA crerson,s stan as assistant chaplain general. / also left as a delegate from inc Major Francis Camp of this place
 The unveiling of the Confederate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09

When Dry, Drink rep-To-Lac.
 A delicious refreshing, thirst ouenching beverage-contains no "dope" or heart stimulant. cents at all fountaina. Wed-SaE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09

If there is anything about your ailment that you don't understand. or if you want any medical advice. write to the doctor, and he will answer you fully. There is no charge for this service. The ad- dress is Dr. w. B. Cald- well, 50f Caldwell Bldg. Monticello. III.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
GDE CHA SsIsl1Zl5S
MASONIC NOTICE

E 5: 5 ;: M munication of Montgomery LN Lodge, No Il. A. F. and A. M. H1M Wednesday evening, June 9, at At4N s o'clock. Work in M. M. Degree. MY Members of Andrew Jackson Lodge, and visiting brothers ratsrnally Invited. -''' -' c. W. LADEN. Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
CROPS DESTROYED.
Third Time DamaGe Has Been Done
 Near Livingston.

Near Livingston.
 livingston, June B. -(Epecial) Mrs. Fannie Wrenn. widow of the late George M. Wrenn. died at sumtervnle. aged about s5 years She leaves one son. Mir James Fl. Wrenn. residing at SumtervIile.
 For the third time since January. the sucornoochse River has destroyed the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
Chon0e in Name.

The Montgomery Coal and Wood Co., will fin future be Nickel Coal Co.,, all liabilities LEWIS NICKEL.
 W. R. NICKEL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
NOTICE

I have moved my law office to the Van
 daver Building; rooms 41 and q #. Phone exaI. VIM. T. sEIBELs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
REVIVAL AT GUNTERsvILLE.

There Is class to the pictures put OS at the Orpheum. See them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-09
Rur,ea Near TuscumbIa.

Guilty, Verdict of the Public. Pic- lures at OEpheum, the best ever.