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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
BAPTIST DELEGATns.
These who WIN Go To Andalusia From
Vnfon SprinGa.

Thess who WIN Go To Andalusia From
Untoa Springs.
Union Springs, July 13--(Specfal.)--
The following delegates. have been
chosen to represent the Baptist Church
of this place at the Baptist State Con-
vention. which convenes in Andalusis
next week. Rev. J. NJ. Thomas, DR.. T.
J. Dean. b. r. Eley. A. w. Beverly, J.
M, Ellis. J. G. Lawrence. T. NJ.
Gholston, Mrs. B. T. Eley and Miss J.
McGewen.
q. L. Blue reached home last night
from Hot Springs. where he went to
accompany home the remains of his
brother, Hector Pat Blue, whose death
occurred there about July 1. The In
torment took place today in Oak Hill
Cemetery.
Rev. and Mrs. Sterling Foster, Of
Birmingham, are spending awhile here
with relatives. Mr.. Fosters health Is
much improved since his outing at
French Lick Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
Frenehman Makes Flight.

Calais, July 18.-Herbert Latham, the
French aviator, who is waiting here
for favorable weather conditions to
attempt to reach England In his mon
oplane, made a splendid fifteen min
utes trial flight this morning. In COM
ing down, however, the wheels of his
propeller Were slightly damaged by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

Index win say tomorrow in its regular
weekly issue
Probably the most interesting order
received by any business institution In
Georgia and Alabama during the past
week came from far below the equator.
The order In question was from Buenos
Ayres, the big South American city,
and was for $4,000 tons Of Alabama.
made steel rails. This means that the
steel mill at Ensiey, which has recent
~ received several substantial con-
tracts. will be kept quite busy. and al
ready the torch Is being stuck to ad.
ditional furnaces there
THAT the South Is now patronizing
literally It's Insurance companies is II.
Illustrated by the experience of COM
pany at Athens. Ca. which began bus
mess . few months ago with capital
stock Of 100000, and will now In
crease II TO 100000 Among the nu-
merous bank dividends paid during the
Ala. bank--a. 10 per cent semi annual
dividend--it quite conspicuous.
"A company is asking for a charter
to build q railroad from Moultrie. Ca.
to Fort Gaines, Ca, distance Of about
100 miles, most of the shareholders be.
ing residents OF South Georgia. A
company II being organized to estab-
lish street car system at Troy. Ala.
"valdosta. Ga. sold $4,000 Of city
Improvement bonds at a. handsome
premium. Dothan. Ala. being notified
bond issue for various city improve
ments. was Illegally held. has prompt
ly ordered another election. and 1t IL
interesting to note that In the propos-
ed new issue one OF the items. that for
school building purposes. in Increased
from $4,000 to $4,000.
"A Chicago company Is establishing .
ne ~
Mobile. Ala. and will treat the i'm
ported crude asphalt there and then
ship It In its refined state on to Chi.
cago. The company estimates that BY
this plan It will save $4,000 annually
in freights. $4,000 woodworking
plant IL announced for New Decatur.
Ala. and a IRE brick plant at Girard.
Allapaha, Ca, Is planning to estab-
lish cotton-seed oil mill and is lnvit.
Ing the cooperation Of outside capital
"A residence in Atlanta sold for
$4,000. A well-located lot in Birm-
ingham. Ala, sold for 3d. per front
foot Four real estate corporations
were chartered In the latter city du-
ring the week.
"A $4,000 cotton mill was chartered
at Forsyth. Ga. To a Macon company
was awarded the contract for furnish-
ing the sewer pipe that will be used
IN the construction Of the sewer sys-
TEN at Moultrie. Ga Irwin County,
Ca, awarded the contract for the
erection Of a $4,000 court house. Ems
ley, Ala. awarded two school house
contracts. During the week, eighteen
new corporations were chartered in the
two States. their minimum capital
stock aGgregating $3s5,000."
Learn the cotton business; q high
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
TO SUBMIT LIGHT
co. SUIT ON BRIEFS

Attorneys in the suit In the matter
Of the Citizens Light. Heat and Power
Company against the Montgomery
Light, Heat and Water Power Company
for alleged Interference with the Gus
toners of the former company, yester-
day agreed before Judge Thomas q.
Jones. Of the Federal Court. to submit
the matter upon briefs.
Judge Jones granted the attorneys
until noon today for fling OF the
briefs and additional af1davits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

were present yesterday to testify with
Mrs. Smith two of the Smith brothers.
D. X. Smith, OF Monroe county. and DR..
r. 8. Smith, of Brewton.
The Board of Pardons has only the
power OF recommendation. Their con-
illusions have not been reached and
viii not be made to the Governor for
good while yet
All parties returned to their homes
yesterday and last night following the
adjournment of the Board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

contact with the earth. There was a
light wind at the time of his flight.
1t was felt that he nigh head across
the channel for Dover and the wait
ing torpedo boats and yachts went to
sea to be in readiness to follow him,
but the aeroplanist held his machine
over the land and came down near the
starting point. The trial flight WITS
witnessed by large crowd that cheer
ed with. enthusiaanas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
Escaned Convict

Fifty dollars reward for capture ana de-
n~ery IN any jail for Jno. Henry Russell
state convict. recently convicted TO state
escaped from my plantation near Lowndes-
boro on 10th inst Description: Color black
age ~ years. height It. 8 In. weight I5o
lbs teeth good Has scar on LEFT arm caused
from vaccination; small scar on chest; also
small scar in corner Of left eye; stoutIy
built Remarkss Supposed to have wife in
Birmingham
s---st W. @ McCURpx.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

I IN order 70 bs more conveniently located
70 the business oentsr. to get into closer
tDuch with both the home ana tranaienf
trade Of Montgomery, we have removed our
factory from Dexter Ave. 70 The COMING
Xeagua Hotel. With more floor space for
display Of goods. with an even larger and
more varied stock Of trunks, suit casea
bags and leather goods. We will be in . bet.
Ger position than ever to efficiently serve
our friends and customers. whose continued
patronage we bespeak with confidence.
Gilbert Truak Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
xz,~h oNactal Visits Selma.

n X. COapman, manager OF the
Northern, Eastern. Middle and West
ern districts of the Southern Railway
and whose headquarters are In wash
ington, visitor Selma last night. MT
Coapman came to Selma from mobile
on a special train and after spending
few hours here left last night Tor BIZ
minRham on a special train. MT.
Coapman's visit was of no Importance
as he was on a general trip OF inspec-
MON. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
comuIimentary To Miss Parks.

Mrs. Houston Armstrong delightful
ly entertained at sewing party yes
terday morning at the home of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Law Lamar, on
Church street complimentary to MISS
Marie Parks, of Atlanta, Ca the CON
genial party being composed OF Misses
Parks Alexina Hooker. Leila Lamar,
Julia Barnwell, Christine Nicholson.
Belzara Parrish. Emma Barnwell. Mes
DANES Bowie Smith. LeGrand Elebash.
william Weaver and Mrs. Armstrong.
The hostess entertained her guests
on the large side veranda, where dain-
tv refreshments were also served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
I sELLs-HAcKwoRrH.
wedding of Popular YOUNG Persons Of
yaekaOn County.

Jackson County.
Scottsboro, July 13.-(Special. MIR.
J. 8. Sells of near Bridgeport, and
Miss Lydia Hackworth Of Bass. were
married In Chattanooga recently.
Mr.. Sells is a prominent young far
mer and Is a cousin of Judge J. j.
williams OF this city.
The bride is a sister of Hon. James
b. Hackworth of this place and has
many friends here where she has often
visited.
The Jackson County Farmers Union
convenes at Rash, near Stevenson. to-
day and continues until this evening.
w. A. Morris, State President Of the
Union, attended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

Remember II we fail TO teach you
the cotton business We win refund
your money.
DIXIE COTTON COLLEGE.
mon wed -su. Montgomery, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
Means Much to Korea.

Toxic, July 13-It is believed here
that the new convention between ia
pan and Korea extends beyond the
financial arrangement necessary for the
establishment of a center bank and it
is expected that Korea will thereby
transfer her judicial autonomy to ia
pan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
The New Magnolia.
Pass Christian. Mia.

An up-to-date Summer Resort right ON
the Gulf Beach ana she'll road. write for
rates and full particulars. which you viii
receive BY return mail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

II Vou Get THIRSTY To-day.
ASK the soda fountain boy for Pep.
To-Lac. It looks Eood-tastes good
IN good Contains NO dope" or heart
stimulant cents Wed-SaE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
NOTICE

Ths undersigned win in no wise he "a
sponsible for the accounts made By his wife
airs. w. q z. IL IA Carter, after this date.
Ut W. r. T. CARTER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
NOTICE.

All patrons are hereby notified that Mr.
c. w. Young is no longer In our employ
given TO him for this company or contracts
made By him since July 1st. will not be
ALABAMA. STORAGE q rcm CO.,
1T J. H. Freid, Preaf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
CDEGIAT
2I5'lIl5E4
Cement Block Walls

We guarantee our work. Ask Col r. r.
Lagoon. Hugh Meehan. Fred g. Ball.
20 yoars in the Enthusiastically Counts
]. Q. CONNIFF q Co,
10 Cornuaarcn a.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
Removal Notice

On July 18th the City Freight and Pas
nenger Once OF the Atlanta q West Point
Railroad and Western Ry. OF Alabama will
pc Transferred from their present quarters
occupied by the Exchange bar. facing Com
mcrco ST. -6t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
INDUSTRIAL RECORD.

Columbus Ga. July 1s-(Special.)--
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

Miss Lucy Monk has returned from
Atlanta, Ca, whore she visited reis-
tives and frienJa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

Learn the cotton business; q high
price salary awaits you. Have you the
knowledge? II not we will teach you.
DIXIE COTTON COLLEGE,,
mon-wed-su. Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Kraus will leave
tomorrow for Montgomery to visit
Mrs. Kraus' parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Strauss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

Mrs. l. 8. Jones and Miss Bessie
Robertson have gone to New YORK.
where they will spend a week or so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

Mr.. Dunlap Howard, formerly or
this city. but now residing in Ard
more. I. T.. Is here on a short visit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

Miss Marguerite Hooper returned
home a day or so ago from Montgom-
cry, where she spent few weeks as
the house guest of Miss Frances over
ton, who accompanied her home and
will be her guest here for several days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

We make the very best. Ask the man
A few-C. 7. Bogacki, De. Stevenson, n.
NJ Sweat, J. NJ. Dennis.
Get our prices quick.
Phone 3s4s---J. 8. CoNNIFF CO..
40 Commerce st.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

The Dallas County Sunday-Scnooi
Convention will convene tomorrow
morning at the Alabama Street Pres
byterian Church for a session of two
days. The meetings will be presided
over by w. T. Atkins. President OF the
association, and large NUMBER OF
delegates from all parts of Dallas
County will be in attendance.
The different sessions of the con-
yention promise to be most interesting.
A number of addresses will be made by
prominent Sunday school workers from
Montgomery and Birmingham and 9TH
ar parts of the State as well as several
addresses and papers by local Sunday
school workers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14
RESTS NEAR FATHER
BODY OF MISS MARY MORGAN
PLACED MEATH SOD.


Selma, July 1a.--{Special by the
side Of the grave of her illustrious
father, Senator John Tyler Morgan, in
Live Oak Cemetery. this evening at 9
o'clock, was laid the body Of Miss
Mary Morgan his eldest daughter.
who died at Lenoir. N. c.. Sunday
morning after an illness Of several
days.
The services over the body were held
at the home OF Mrs. M. M. Force on
Mabry Street this afternoon at $3.50
clock and were attended by q large
number Of the friends OF the late Sem
ator Morgan and his family. The
burial services were conducted by Rev.
w. p. Dickinson of the Church Street
Methodist Church and Rev. Claude
Chiffon of Montgomery, . cousin Of
Miss Morgan.
After the services at the residence
Of Mrs Force. the body was followed
to the grave by q large concourse
Of friends. The floral offerings on the
coffin were numerous and beautiful.
and a number of them came from q
distance and were received here dur
ing today.
Many of those who attended the
funeral services over the body Of the
daughter this evening as the mid sum-
mer sun was sinking behind the West
ern sky, stood upon the same spot In
Live Oak Cemetery In the hot, mid
day summer sun two years ago ana
watched the body Of her tllustrious
father laid to rest.
The body of Miss Morgan reached
Selma this morning at 1o:45 o'clock on
the Western Railway of Alabama train
from Montgomery and was met at the
Union passenger station by large
number of the friends Of the family.
The body was then carried to the res
idence Of Mrs. M. M. Force, from
where the funeral was held.
The body was accompanied to Selma
from North Carolina by Miss Cornelia
Morgan, a sister. At Montgomery,
Miss Morgan was Joined by Mr.. lrby
Morgan OF Selma and Rev. Claude
Chiffon Of Montgomery.
The pail-bearers were A. q. Parrish.
George w. Lewis, p. H. Pitts, w. r..
Nelson, we B. Craig and II. II. Stew
art.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

Mrs. o. NJ. Hendricks. Miss Evelyn
Craig and Rev. J. L. Rosser formed Il
congenial party to Orville yesterday.
making the trip in Mr.. and Mrs. J. B.
Ellis handsome cav.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-14

Mr.. T. H. Miller has returned from
New York. where he enjoyed the past
ten DAYS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-13
LOOKS GOOD.

Thomas lockwood Is in receipt oil
a letter that will bring cheer to those
who took stock in the Ely Mining
company for deposits in the Smeltei
State bank. At the time the stock
was taken something like $4,000 had
been paid on the property of Mr.. Nc
Connell. leaving balance due OF be
tween $50,000 and 100000. MIR, A. e
Reynolds pledged himself to take care
OF this Indebtedness and thus protect
the interests of the stockholders. Some
felt reluctant about this, fearing Mr.
Reynolds might fall down or go back
ON his promise. The latter part oi
November MIR. lockwood, as the local
director for the interests held by the
people of this section. made inquiries
of the bank where the Indebtedness
was held in escrow, receiving the fol
lowing letter which shows that Mr.
Reynolds is keeping faith and protect
ing The interests of depositors of th,
hhlihs ~ aiSp Ilooi 'httt INV ~ w
esty is valuable c. MIR. Reynolds woul'
hot put in so much money himself, an,
| laakcs ii reasonably certain everyone
will realize dollar for dollar and pos
sibly big profit
East Ely. Nevada, Dec. 4, 1909
Mr.. Thomas lockwood
Durango, Colo.
Dear Sir:
We have your letter of Nov. 9Th
and as Mr. Reynolds was in camr
we delayed writing, awaiting Decen
ber settlement on escrow referred tt
Both payments mentioned in you
letter have been made in full, an
there remains $4,000 due ON the orig
inal escrow. By special agreemen
filed with us today. this latter amour
will be made in smaller payments.
Trusting this will give you the ii
formation you seek.
Yours very truly.
j. A. MANA. Cashier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-13

niust we be Wiling 10 present our
bodies living sacrifice which is our
reasonable service.
The duets OF Carman and Moon at
both the afternoon and evening sery'
ices were greatly appreciated.
In the evening brothers Carman and
Moon ad iressed good audience In a
most Inspiring manner. Some twenty
pledged themselves to respond TO the
call of their county president to go in
a body to the weaker Sunday schools
within the county to awaken as best
they can the larger interest in the
affairs OF The kingdom.
The convention was indeed fine
success Brothers Carman aud Moon
are always welcome to Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-13
DEATH OF MR.. C. c. sRouFE.

The following from the Gallup En-
terprise VIII be Of interest to our read
ers since 1t gives the particulars of
the death OF Mr. Sroufe. notice OF
which was made In yesterdays Her
aid:
Z. &. Sroufe, who has been q resi-
dent of Gallup for about three months,
died last Wednesday night at $3.50
The immediate cause of death was pa.
ralysis, though Mr.. Sroufe had been III
for long time. Deceased was a rail.
road man of high ability and up to the
time OF his Illness had held respcn-
sible and important positions with the
Southern Pacific, and was n pioneer In
surveying the proposed A. & C. rail
road. He is survived by n wife, who
has been a faithful attendant upon
him through his long sickness. He
was f3 years OF age and native OF
Kentucky.
ii. s. Head, a brother OF Mrs. Sroufe,
arrived last night from Alabama. and
he accompanied the widow with the
remains to Cincinnati. o.. ON No. 4
today. where interment win take place.
ReS g. NJ Sample held services at
their home this morning at 1880
which were attended by friends of the
family. The sympathy of The people is
extended to the bereaved relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-13
iNSPlRATIONAl.
(Communicated.)


Inspirational! That is the word
which best expresses the Sunday
school convention held Thursday in
the First Methodist church under the
inspiring leadership of brothers Car
man and Moon. They have reputa.
ton for holding such conventions.
They bring so much of practical
knowledge, backed by so much of
love and faith and the spirit of sacri-
flee that 1t follows us naturally RS
light follows the rising of the sun
Knowing what we do of these men,
and of the blessed results which fol.
low where Sunday school officers and
teachers have tried 10 put in practice
the truths CLEANED from their conven.
tions. 1t seems passing strange that
the church should not be packed to
its utmost capacity whenever their
coming is announced. The church was
not packed. yet there was goodly
number of most Interested people at
each session.
Rev. w. S. Crozier opened the con
vention with season of song and de.
yotion in which the two key.notes of
the day were sounded: the need OF
persevering, importunate. intercessory
prayer, and of loving personal work
for the getting. holding and directing
of the young life of Sunday schools
An earnest season OF prayer followed
in which all the Sunday schools of
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-13
Just enough to make good sleighins.
cir. Lund returned to Telluride today

Just enough to make good sleighins.
Mr. Lund returned to Telluride today
C. II. Ray of Kline died at the
Southern hotel last evening of heart
disease. Mr.. Ray had not been well
for some time. and came to town
yesterday to consult a doctor. After
supper he complained of illness and
asked Mr. Edelman 10 assist him to
his room. Just after they reached
the room, he said he was so dizzy
and expired as Mr.. Edelman was sup
porting him. Mr. Rays wife and chill
dren will arrive from Kline this even
ing, and the funeral will probably be
tomorrow. Mr. Ray is well known
in the Kline district, having lived
there for several years. He was about
56 years of age The remains are at
the Hood & Ames undertaking par
lors.
Word has been received of the death
OF c. c. Sroufe at Gallup, n. NJ. Mr..
Sroufe is well known in Durango,
having been in charge of the former
surveys made by the Southern Pacific
railroad several years ago. Mr.
Sroufes health had been poor for
some time. He was well liked by
those with whom he can in contact.
Department Commander John "
Wingate left this morning for Denver
to attend a convention of the Young
Mems Christian association which
| meets in the state capital Saturday
evening. number of famous per
sons will speak, including General u
S. Hollister. Senator Bohn of Lead
vile, II. NJ. Orahood, past department
| commander of the G. A. r.. exJudge
| j G. Helm of the supreme court, Geo
E Curfman, past department comman
present department commander. ,Iohr
| w Wingate. The Woman's Relie
Corps will be represented by Mrs
Fanny Hardin. its national vice presi
dent. Before returning Commando
| Wingate expects to muster in a new
G. A. X. post, at Colorado City, whicl
is so unusual an occurrence. as tt
arouse considerable interest. He vii
be absent about ten days.
A f. Harris returned from Denye
on the eastern last night which reach
ed Durango at 11:35. Mr.. Harris say
ii was Il bad day on the range yes
terday, with six feet of snow piled u
on either side of the track, and blow
ing so that IL was impossible to Sc
but a few feet away. The train wa
two hours late out of Alamosa am
there was considerable delay on tn
other side of Cumbres while the tracl
was cleared of the big drifts whic
blocked the road Mr.. harris sal
he intended to attend the big appl
show in Denver but got mixed on tn
dates and didn't care 10 stay over 81
long. but will go up later He said h
couldn't possibly miss boosting 70
Montezuma county. This morning MI
Harris departed for Dolores. wher
the climate is mild and the sun shine
all day. 1t was ten below zero /
Denver for four days. Denver citizen
had better see their local weathe
clerk before the apple convention O
all of us southerners will freez,
=, We're not used to such a climate,
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-13
WHAT IT cosrs
TO RUN THE CITY

We find that bills presented and
allowed by the city each month will
occupy abont a column, hence viii
occupy too much space II given all at
one time. Today we give the April
and May bills. and will follow up with
one or two months each day. Inter
ested parties should save The Herald
during the publication OF The monthly
expenses In order to make compari-
son.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-13
From Saturdays Daily.

Mrs. c. l.. Russell and children left
on the stub eastern this morning for
lgnacio on their way TO their Spring
creek home. Mrs. Russell has been
visiting Mrs. j. l.. Russell for about
n week
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-13

]. d. Maupin. who has been visit
ing his daughter, M !. r. IL. Sloan,
for about a week, returned to his
home in Tres Piedras, N. NJ. this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-13

Mrs Mary c. Geisler left for her
home in Mancos this morning. Mrs
Geisler has been in town for several
days doing ner Christmas shopping.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-12-13

Charles w. Johnson was passen-
ger on the Southern today, to his
home in the Disappointment country
Mr.. Johnson was in town several days
on business.