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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
CHRISTMAS CAME TO CITY'S POOR 1000 Made Happy at
 Auditorium. EVElH OF SALVATION ARMY Big Room Scene of Joyhlhess and
 Merriment. The Lame. The Halt and The Bli.a All Have Their Part and Hap pines. |. the Bis Ap.u.i
 CeIebratisn Tuesday
 Evening.
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-Huliy chee. Jimmy. wot cher get?' NIX on dat. kiddos back up; shove ofr"
 "Aw. go on. mine's rag doll. Car yer beat 1t. wot will de gang so wen dey git der lamps on me pres enty'
 "Dere goin' to light de tree now Cit onter der Sandy Claws guy. Won, der what de mutt 'ud do if his spinach ketched on ire?"
 "Nix on dat kid. Leggo me leg"
 Come on up to der tree. Der ginn, says he's goin' to give out der pres. ents Says now's de time.
 'Ciee. dats e beaut. Me mudderl he crazy when I mashes in de front door wid dis bunch of eats."
 Bits of conversation. real or fan cied. that filtered through the crowd ed auditorium Tuesday night when the annual celebration given to the poor of Montgomery by the local corps of tho Salvation Afmy was given.
 Let the bits of conversation be real or fancied as your mood dictates. but the one best bet Is that never before In the history of Montgomery has such celebration been given or moro unadulterated happiness handed out sr more satisfactory and substantial style or generous measure.
 The happiness that comes largely from seeing others made happy was enjoyed In full measure when the Sal- walton Army gave way to the deserv ing needy of Montgomery more than G1 1A n4s- an, sv.<v clothing. groceries. fruits and toys al the auditorium.
 Three baskets of gifts were pre- pared fer each family. filled with clothing, groceries and fruits. and toys were ready for each child of the family also. The baskets were tagged with the name of the family for whici, they were intended. and as the names were announced the claimants cane forward to receive them.
 The inside tier of seats in the an ditorium was reserved for those who were to receive presents, while the outer ring and the gallery were keuf for visitors, of whom there were sev- eral hundred present to enjoy the gratitude of the recipients of the "Army's" bounties.
 The stage was tastefully decorated with two Christmas trees and the bas- kets were stacked deep in front of tho stage and piled high at the back of It. There were just an even thousand of the baskets and they. cost sornc- thing over $1 apiece. but to those who received them they meant much moro than the mere money they cos, the givers.
 The evenings entertainment was opened with a program participated in bv several score of little children wards of Mrs. Captain Odom. of the Salvation Army, and the ease and grace with which they carried thei- parts spoke much for the labor eevot- ed to their training by Mrs. Odom.
 Songs by Children. 1 A class of little folk of tho Army
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
MEETING or THINkERs,
Hi.terians ana Eeenomists h cenven-

Hinterians and Eeenomists n Conven-
 New York. Dec. 2s.--Ths vartoua groups of economists and historians assembled hero from all over the country for the sessions of the Amer icAn HIstorical Association. the Amer fcan Economic Association and Kim dred organizations. were kept busy to- day.
 Before the American Economic As sociasion meeting Prof. Devis E. Dew ey of the Massachusetts Institute oi Technology. emphasized the necessary of accurate observation.
 "Records. are conflicting as to wna. really happened in the panic of 1907, said Prof. Dewey. 'Tt is futile to st- tempt reform in the currency when there fs no agreement as to what are the actual conditions. the repetition or which we seek 10 avoid.
 Prof. Albert Brushneil Hart or HAT ward in speaking of the dangers of in- accuracy. said that American history has been enriched by several disunct attempts to manufacture myths 10 or der. The first of these might be cali ed the worship of the pilgrim fath- CTS.
 A similar myth. ne continued. causes the exaitation of the soutnern who was parsonage aooe, as infrequent in Virginia as m Ne" York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
TWO COCK FIGHT MEN
 PAY FINES OF $50

It became known Tuesday that J. P, Stripling and William stickney' who were arrested on charge of cock lighting the day following raid made on a cooking main recently in prog ress at Vandiver Park, have pleaded guilty tc the charge before Justice of the Peace B. c. Young, and paid their fines assessed at $50 and costs.
 The plea of guilty was entered in spite of the protest made by<a county official at the time of the raid that nc cock fighting had been in progress at the fair grounds. and every effort has been made to suppress the fact that such plea was entered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

s.nr "A wonderful Tree; Liilie Brew recited "A Christmas Thought';; six small boys. bearing large shovels and wading through much make believe snow. recited and acted "A snow sri saue.'; thirty nttie children rendereo 4 Chrlstmas play entitled "A Christ mas Party; little Carrie Buckston came on the stage to receive make believe letter from santa Claus brought by make believe postinan, ana read It to the audience; kitx Lewis, taking the part of "Aiss Amer lea. recelved Christmas presents from the nations of ali the wide world brought by little misses dressed to represent those lands. Other plays and tableaux followed and Santa Claus. in the person of John Meekss was introduced. and then the distripu- ton of the baskets of good things De- gan.
 To watch the eager gratitude of the old bhnd man standing near the stove as his baskets were brought to him by hands eager for thelr task. to see the light in the eyes of the crip- pied and aged woman hobbling for- ward on crutches to get the great warm blanket to read the joy in the face of the little crippled boy who held out but the one good arm left him by cruel cotton mill machinery to get the basket of clothes and toys that were for him. all these things were we'll to see. They brought home the truths that Christmas teaches bet ter than all the sermons ever preach- ed since the dawn of Christian reiig- ion with the birth of Christ 1000 years ago.
 Some thing of the glory of the first Christmas morn was in the great au- ditorium to be seen by them who saw the sweet charity dispensed there. No far cry was 1t to the star in the East and imagination was unstrain- ed to hear choirs as on that first Christmas morn In wild Judea when the humble manager sheltered it's new born King.
 The rich mans child may enjoy his costly mechanical toys, the daughter of wealth may fondle lovingly her doll as large as herself. while the boy may delight in his expensive toy hy- ing machine. but to see a tot of @ baby girl whose clothes proved her condition. press to her baby breast a cheap rag doll. while her little bro thef holding fast to her hand dragged a Teddy bear, the like of which he had never seen before. stretched the heart-strings. and made the lump rise in the throat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
 MAY BE THING OF PAST

New York, Dec. 2s-Madison Square Garden. designed by the late Stan ford White. and erected at cost of Ss,OOO.OO0, has been sold to real estate syndicate and will be torn down and replaced by modern office building, according to a report In realty circles today. The property has been on the market for some time at 5000, ,000.
 Demolition of the garden will mean a serious loss to the national horse show, where the event Is held annual ly, It Is owned by the Madison Square Garden Company. of which Frank K SturgIs is president, and J. P. Morgan, a member. As an invest ment. the garden has not proved profitable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
DAILY CALENDAR.

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 @ Miss Mary Glare Norman will
 . entertain in the evening In com {
 . pliment to her guest, Miss Lou . Bonner. of Ashtabuia. O. { . The marriage of Mir. Lucien Finn {
 . and Miss Katherine Beiser will { . take place at the home of the |
 . brides parents Mir. and Mrs. Hugh . A. Beiser. at 5:3o o'clock.
 . Mrs. Warren Tyson will eater . tain the wednesday Card Club at . 1i:3o o'clock. . The No-Name Club will meet
 . with Mrs J. A. Kirkpatrick. l21 . South Court Street. at Il o'clock.
 . Miss Jeane Burke will enter
 . tain at bridge in the evening in . compliment to her guest Miss . Charlotte Van Ausdal. of Dayton. . Ohio. . The Magazine Club win meet ( . at s:ao o'clock with Mrs. H. c. [ ' Gunnels. | The wednesday Card Club will [ . meet at Il o'clock with Mrs. ' . Warren Tyson. [ ; Miss Alice o'Connell will enter . tain the Wednesday Bridge Club . at s:s0 o'clock at her home on . Moulton Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
Disease Germs

Cannot harm healthy human bodies. We cannot have healthy bodies uniess we have pure blood, the kind of blood that Moods sarsaparlIIa makes.
 This great medicine has an un- equalled, unapproached record for puri- flying and enriching the blood.
 It cures scrofula, eczema, eruptions, catarrh, rheumatism, anemia, nervous ness, that trtired feeling, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, general debility, and builds up the whole system.
 Get it today in the usual liquid form or in eho~oi~.ed tablet form called Sarsatabs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
FIned For TraveIIng.

San Francisco, Cali. Dec. 2S-When Governor Frear of Hawaii, who has been in Washington on government business, turns in his expense account, he will confront the United States auditor with a problem. He sailed to- day for Honolulu on the Japanese liner Tenyo Maru and under the coastwise navigation act, was forced to pay a Federal fine Of sSoo for him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
ChrIstmaa Entertainment

A Christmas entertaIhmeht VIII bH given by the Sunday School of the Second Baptist Church. Wednesday evening in the church parlors.
 4 Christmas tree. treat and program of literary and musical numbers will be the features.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

self and daughter. imposed on pas ! seneers traveling between two Amer ican ports on . foreign ship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

on. my ! bs brave today, Xn1 rect alf men in . gracious way; An4 put good cheer n the tuihss ' And five in the deeds I do. ny the honest heart of ch'ld be 1.s S %. sa lii ssss ass ss wss iss' F hes ss Ana turn my face to the sky's glad Win never cloud of gloom. :, win the golden levers of love and rhrouES \ path Of kindly deeds msde | como 10 M the hush of the stariit night.
 Nixon Waiderinan.
 rnouoHr roR THE DAY. IT any little word of mine,
 Nsy mahe life the brighter, If any little song of mine
 may make . heart ,tt the ,,ttla i,fnsSr; word
 Ana tske my bit of singing: And drop it In some lonely vale
 To set the echoes ringing.
 rARCLOTH-KARR.
 q pretty wedding took place ., .ne home Of 4. c. shorp at LeGrand Sum Ssv wheu her niece. Emma Louise xnrr. and walter Frank Faircioth were married. The ceremony was periormou by Rev. ]. A Jones of Glenwood. me wedding took place at s:so o'clock m the afternoon.
 Ths bride pretty blonde. was at fired in a tailor suit of Id rose, with hat and gloves to match. The nome was testefuliy decorated In Southsrn smiiax. Christmas bells and potteo plAnts.
 evening train for Troy. where they win spend several days with MT. Fair- Alter January they will be at home et sprague. Ala
 MRS. OATES ENTERTAINs.
 One of the pleasAntest of the many en- 4ertainments of this season was the h,sfret supper at which General and Mrs. W. c. Oates entertained Tuesday evening in hohor of their guests, Miss Gowdyioch Johnson. Miss Martha Johnson and Messrs. Alex and Carol Carver of Philadelphia
 The home was elaborately decorated for the occasion in all the Christmas colors The pink drawing room, in which Mrs. Oates received her guests. was decorated in palms and smilax and the mantei was banked with. maiden hair ferns and pink azalias. In, the blue drawing room. under a bower of palms. was placed ta- ble garlanded with American Beauty roses and hyacinths. from which egg nog was served by Mrs. R. F. Ligon and Mrs. J. s. Pinckard.
 The dining room was brilliant with gorgeous blossoms of poinsettia with a background of ferns and palms. The mantel was banked with poinsettias and ferns. and In the center of the room was placed the table. Streamers of red maline were drawn from the chandelier to each corner of the ta- ble. and in the center was handsome Cluny lace cover. over red satin.
 The center piece was a golden bas- ket filled with poinsettias and ferns and red candles burned in brass can delabra. Mrs. Thigpen presided, as- sisted by Mrs. W. M. wiikerson. Mrs Lucius Gaston. Mrs. J. Kirkman Jack son, Mrs. William Preston Screws. Mrs William Mfcou Jordan. Mrs. Clifford Lanier From a huge block of ice, oyster cocktails were served by Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Arnold Hirsch. who spent Christmas with his grandmother, Mrs ii boep' ot lI9 Church Street, left Tuesosyy, y, to sr sume his studies at Saxes College Tn New York City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

N. P. Renfro. President of the opelisa Bank, was in Montgomery Iuesuay oh a short business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Thad Watts and Mrs. William A. Gayle.
 The den was in red and green. poin- settia again being used. From a ta- ble covered with a cloth embroidered in autumn leaves. creme de menthe and benedictine were served by Mrs. Joseph Drum and Mrs. Louis B. Far ley.
 Mrs. oates wore a gown of apricot satin. en train. with an oyerdress of black chiffon elaborateiy embroidered in seed pearls and gold.
 Miss Gowdyloch Johnson's dress was of white messaiine trimmed with pearls and bertha Of point applique Miss Martha Johnson wore blue messaline trimmed in blue and crys- tai.
 The following young ladies assisted Mrs. Oates in entertaining her guests Misses Mary Kirkpatrick. Annie Cas- ton. Christine Glass. Georgia Saffold. Helen Steiner. Elizabeth Baldwin, Netta Jones. Lula Mcqueen and Sara Warren wiikerson.
 About 100 guests were present
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 MRS. SEXTON ENTERTAINs.
 Mrs. A. c. Sexton entertained at dance Tuesday evening in honor of her niece, Miss Margaret Moffat. and her son. MT. Robert Forker, at her home on the woodley Road. The house was decorated In the Christmas colors, holly mistletoe and poinsettia being used. The punch and coffee tables were similarly decorated in red and white, and red candles burned In. silver candelabra. Miss Margaret Booth served punch and Mrs. Sexton served coffee.
 Miss Moffat wore white silk with silver trimmings, and Mrs. Sexton wore pale blue crepe meteor. The guests were:
 Miss Gladys wyche. Miss Estelle. Meyer, Miss Edwina Strong, Miss Lula Finn. Miss Nellie Wood Wiley. Miss Annie Paul Halls. Miss Minnie Saffold. Miss Elizabeth Coleman. Miss Eliza- Miss Ellie Gay, Miss Kathleen Schneider. Miss Gladys Hudson. Miss Louise Glass. Miss Florence Harris. Miss Ruth Clark. Miss Augusta Thomas: Messrs. Cater Geible, James Forbes, Sanders Hickey, Warren Brown, Walter Browder Moreno, Brawner, Gus Knabe, Alex Cassels. will Ellsberry. Gus ,Gilmer. Tom Walker. Ben Walker, Robert Falkner, Jeff FaIkner, Taylor Wyche. Jordan Tyson. Conor Sanford, Falcon Flynn. van hciley, 1HoHlhs OWeus Wilidll Moffat.
 ART STUDY CLUB.
 The Art Study Club held c meet ing with Miss Clara Ellen Forbes Tuesday afternoon. The program was an explanation of architectural terms, and each member read a short paper on one of the terms.
 
 The following invitation has been issued:
 Mir. and Mrs James Edwin Hickey. at home, January at o'clock. Mrs. W. s. Elkins. Mrs. Inman Sanders.
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 Miss Lucille Jones. of Barachlas, spent Tuesday in the city. the guest of her aunt Mrs. J. D. Evans.
 Miss Annie Solomon will leave Fri day to spend a few days in Birming- ham.
 Miss Marie Pinckard of Birmingham. will arrive Friday to spend a flow days with Mfr and Mrs. J. s. Pinck-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

J. L. Knox of Andalusia. male short business trip to the city Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Hfnds Perry and ]. W, Hughes or bir, mingham are in the city oh shS'' business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Word has been received in this city of the serious illness of W. H. 4Aerr1s Vandiyer, has been at his bedside siace Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Robert Bean. business man ci Montgomery. returned Tuesaay :, days ago to look after business ias- ters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

W. H. Herbert of Demopoiis was m Montgomery Tue sday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Jchn M. Brandon has returned W .o relatives in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

I. N. creuton of Dcthan. spent Tues day in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
THE PASSING THRoNG.

Hon. Jesse Al. stailings of Rirmins- ham passed through Montgomery IeeS. dayafternoon on s,,ss h,s way 'o -"
 c. winter of Tuscaioosa wss in Montgomery Tuesday c T. Harris ana A D. Wood of Co lumbia, are in the city on pushes
 | N. creuton of Dcthan. spent Tues day in Montgomery
 L. Knox of Anaalusia. male 2 short business trip to the city Tuesdas :
 W. H. Herbert of Demopoiis was in Montgomery Tuesday.
 Ty,nds Perry and !. w Hughes Of Bir. mineham are in the city on q shefs business trip.
 W. O. Minkey of Geneva spent Tces- day in the city
 Jake chan,n of Troy was Tucs1ay visitor in Montgomery
 Robert Bean, business man ci Montsomery, returned Tuesday M Birmingham, where he went sefss.a' days ago to look after business iAa' ters.
 Jchn M. Brandon has returned W .o Montgomery after a holiday V'sit to relatives in Birmingham.
 MP. Renfro. President of the opensa Bank. was in Montgomery Tuesday on a short business trip.
 Arnold Hirsch. who spent Cnristmhs with his grandmother. Mrs. H Loeb, Of ITO Church Street, left Tuesday to re- sume his studies at Saxes College In New York City.
 nc tba serious illness of W. H. 4Aerritt of Birmingham. His sister. Mrs ". F. Vandiver, has been at his bedside siase Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Miss Lucille Jones. of Barachias, spent Tuesday in the city. the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. D. Evans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Jake Chaf3n of Troy was Tucs1a' visitor in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

W. O. Minkey of Geneva spent Tces- day in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
rHoUGHr FOR THE DAY,

Nay mahe q life the brighter, If any little song of mine
 Nay make heart the lighter. C3od help me speak the little word And take my bit of singing; And drop tt In some lonely vale 10 ssf the echoes ringing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Hon. Jesse Al. stallings of krmins- ham passed through Montgomery Ises- dayafternoon on his way 10 Jus .St mer home In Greenvflie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

C. T. Harris ana A D. Wood of Se- lumbia, are in the city on bushes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

!. c. Winter of Tuscaloosa wss in Tuesday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Miss Annie Solomon will leave Fri day to spend a few days in Birming- ham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

Miss Marie Pinckard of Birmingham. will arrive Friday to spend a few days with Mfr and Mrs. J. s. Pinck-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
ART STUDY CLUB.

The Art Study Club held meet ing with Miss Clara Ellen Forbes Tuesday afternoon. The program was an explanation of architectural terms, and each member read short paper on one of the terms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29

The following invitation has been issued:
 Mir. and Mrs. James Edwin Hickey. at home, January { at o'clock. Mrs. w. s, Elkins, Mrs. Inman Sanders.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03
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Samuel Bowden went to Woodville
Thursday.
Mr., and Mrs, John Stricklevich
left Wednesday evening for Portland.
You may be the lucky 10th at
Sabin's.
Every tenth purchase at Sabin'e
Drug Store Saturday will receive Q
hoy of confectionery.
Mrs. F. ]. Alexander, of Medford,
visited friends for a few days this
week in Grants Pass.
Mrs, S. Patterson arrived here
Wednesday from Marshfield where
she has been visiting with friends.
There were Is marriage licenses
issued form the clerks office of
this city during the month of August.
Miss Jessie Hale returned Satur-
day from a months vacation trip
spent at klamath Falls.
Miss Dora Mitchell, of Murphy,
arrived here Wednesday and is n
guest at the home of Miss Iva Nc
Arthur on Foundry street.
Miss Edith Barnard returned
Thursday from Dothan where she has
spent the summer with Mr.. and Mrs.
/ Donnell.
DR., and Mrs, w. w. Walker and
little son and Mr. and Mrs, A. H.
White and baby returned Monday
from their camping trip which was
spent near He'll Gate. They report
a most enjoyable time.
NJ, l.. Sill has been very i'll at his
home on 5th street with appendiciti:
and as soon as he is able to be re
moved to the South Pacific hospita
DR.. Loughridge will operate on hin
for relief from the disease.
Miss Marion White, OF Cottag,
Grove, arrived here Tuesday to visi
for few days with her old schoo
friend, Mrs. VIII Moore, and will
Miss Alice Smith. Miss White lef
Thursday for Medford where sh,
holds a position as teacher in tn,
Medford public schools.
Mrs. r. l.. Disbrow and son, Stew
art, arrived in this city Thursda,
from Vancouver, b. c. Stewart ha
been Ill with typhoid fever at tha
place and his mother was summone
to his bedside several weeks ago. II
has now so far recovered that h
was able to be brought home an
will remain here until he has re
, gained his strength. They visite
J the Seattle fair en- route home
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03

DR.. Baumer, of Independence,
Kan, spent several days in our city
this week, leaving for his home
Thursday While here he purchased
through the Elmer Shank real estate
firm 161 " acres of the Dimick orch
ard, west Of town. The doctor was
the guest of j. w. Lucas while in the
city and he was so well pleased with
this part of the west that he expects
to return here with his family this
fall to make this place his home.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-09-03
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DR.. Flanagan,
Physician and Surgeon.
J.E.Peterson, ,PioneerInsuranccMan.
MClemens, Prescription Druggist
Curtiss & Co., jewelers., are still
in business at the same old stand
Rannie, the plumber.
Let Mundnger save you money
on plumbing Phone 1893. S-6-3t
Alfred Letcher, Registered Optic.
metrist and Jeweler In Dixon's old
stand Front st. Eyes tested free.
DR.. f. w. VanDyke has returned
from Portland and can now be found
at his office in the opera house block.
9-3-3t
Mrs. Waughtal now has her fall
millinery ready for inspection and
will be pleased to have you call and
look It over. 617 Front street.
9-3-l,
The Hugo Mercantile Co. carries
the finest line OF groceries, dry
goods, hardware, miners supplies
and general merchandise TO be founC
anywhere. Give us a call. 7-23-t
Mrs. NJ. l.. Opdycke, at TIC /
street, will open a shorthand clas
the 1st Of September, and any appli
cants desiring to enter the class vii
please apply prior to that time.
The |. X, l.. marble and grant
works Of north Central Point, Ore
gon, are agents for The Stewar
Iron Works Co.'S cemetery and law
iron fences, vases, etc. Write us an
our salesman will call with designi