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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

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 Although marriage is as old as the world. divorce Is of comparatively re- cent origin There !. are no statistics as to whether there are relatively as many matrimonial misfts in Europe as there are in America. but there are abundant figures to show that divorces are far more numerous in this country than they are in Europe One investi- gator seeks to account for this pre- ponderance by the greater number of divorce courts on this side of the Att lantic. there being in this country near ly 5000 courts empowered to grant divorces. as against seventy-nine in France, twenty-eight in Germany, and one In England.
 The Bureau of the Census has just completed a compilation of the statis- tics of marriage and divorce covering a period of twenty years from 1887 to 1906, inclusive. The total number of marriages recorded during the twenty years from 1887 to 1908, inclusive, was 12.s32.44. The number annually re- ported increased from 4s3,069 in the year 1887 to s5s2so in the year 1906. The increase. year by year. was by no means uniform. The marriage rate Is quickly responsive to changes In econ omic conditions. A small increase
 
 in the succeeding year. reflect the in fiuence of the panic of 1892, and norm al conditions do not appear to have been restored in the matrimonial mar ket until the year 1899. It is computed that if the average annual increase in marriages during the five years ended with 1892 had continued for the next six years. the aggregate number or marriages contracted during the latter period would have been greater than 1t was by 25s.s1s.
 Among the many matters which the framers of the Constitution left to the decision of the inhabitants of the vari- ous States was that of divorce. and In this connection 1t is interesting to ex- anime the different views taken by the different States on this subject.
 There Is only one State in the Union that does not recognize divorce. This IS South Carolina. The courts of that State do not grant decrees of divorce A marriage ceremony in that State is of no force when either of the con tracting parties has been divorced, even though the divorce had been perfectly legal in the State where It had been obtained.
 In North Carolina the law is substan- tially the same as 1t is in New York. where the only ground on which di- vorce may be obtained Is a satisfact- ory evidence of infidelity. So long as either party remains faithful to his or her marriage VOWS, and does not wish to be divorced there is no legal way by which divorce can be obtained.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

FOR SALE.
 Two-xtory brick residence, McDon- ough Street, close in seven rooiiis modern Improvements can pc pul chased at moderate price anu oii easy terms.
 FOR SALE.
 On Monroe Street, we offer two-story residence; good condition; seven rooms, electric lights. porcelain path, large lot. Price, $S,65o. Terms to suit.
 FOR SALE.
 On South Jackson Street, store and and dwelling combined. Dwelling nus three rooms, and attached store iafge size. suitable for any ordinary pusi- ness. Prince, S2,000. or same can b' rented at $2O per month. Monthly pay
 FOR SALE. North Lawrence Street, two-story dwelling. seven rooms, kitchen, bath modern in every way. in hrst-class ss condition. Well located for poaru ing or rooming house: $l,500 cash bal l. ance one, two, three and four years.
 FOR SALE.
 At Capitol Heights we offer three at inc. choicest lots to be had there Sor inc sum of $500 each. These arc aorper lots and will make most de- sirable place for residence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
STREET CAR OFFICIALS
 TO MEET MEN'SDEMANDS

Chicago. Aug. 7.-The impression was strong today that peace would be maintained between the street car companies and their employees. Presi- dent Mitten of the Chicago City Rail- way, intimated that he was willing to grant the required advance in wages provided the men would sign three years contract. President Roach of the North and West Side Lines, stated that he would go as far as MT. Mitten in this direction.
 Motormen and conductors interviewed seemed jubilant over the prospects of peace. They had voted to stand by the demands made upon the com panies," but, it is said, without any real idea that Q strike would be- come necessary.
 Mir. Mitten was at his of1ce early today prepared to meet a committee representing the men of his road and discuss terms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
NEGRO CUTS THROAT
 or WRONG WOMAN

Mistaking one negro woman for an other, in a dark room. Joe Murphy. g negro, early this morning cut the throat of Charlotte Ross from right ear to windpipe. inflicting wound oi which she may die.
 He stole into the house of the Ross woman, at 20S Yougene Street. al which he knew that another woman Maggie Judkins, with whom he had ouarreiled, was present The two wo- men were in the same room. Maggie Judkins on the bed. and Charlotte Ross on a pallet on the floor. The man crawied in the house. on hands and knees, and. while the Ross woman slept, he brought his razor down. with a heavy, slashing blow. across her up- turned face. Her right ear was cut in two. and her throat cut
 For a long time medical aid could not be found. and the woman bled pro- fuseIy. almost coming to death from loss of blood.
 The police were notified of the cut ting and Oficers Roberts and Thorn sent to the place. Joe Murphy was not caught through the night. how ever. having ned soon after the cut ting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
NOTED cARToONIST ON
 TRAIL OF ROOSEVELT

New York. Aug. 7.--John T. Me- Cutcheon, the famous cartoonist, and Mr. and Mrs. c. D. Akeiy. also of Chicago, and Frederick Stephenson, of Menominee, Wis, sailed today on the steamship Cedric, en route to Uganda and British East Africa, where they are to spend several months In hunt ing big game. It is possible that they will meet the Roosevelt party there and Mir. 5McCutcheon has planned to continue his cartoon contributions from the jungle. ss',
 MT. Akely will represent the Field Columbian Museum in an effort to ob- tain specimens of rare animals. He has been through the British African territory on two previous occasions MT. Stephenson is famous as big game hunter. Mrs. Akely is as keen about the trip as her husband and will carry A rife in the quest for big game. The marty expects to return next April
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
s3.50 Recipe Cures
 Weak Men ---Free
Send Name and Address Tuday-- You can Nave it Free and Be
 Strong and Vigorous.

have in my possession q prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor. weak ened manhood, failing memory and lame back brought on by excesses. unnatural drains, or the follies of youth, that has cured so many worn and nervous men right in their own homes-without any additional help or medicine--that I think every man who wishes to regain his manly power and virility, quickly and quietly. should have c copy. So I have determined to send a copy of the prescription free of charge, in . plain. ordinary sealed envelope -rto aAy man who will write pe for it.
 This prescrip uonJ co1zAziffofn a pfHsictapn who has made special study of men and am convinced ft isr4hA surest- acting tcora- bination for the cure of deficient menhood and vigor failure ever pstI together.
 I think | owe 1t to my fellow man to send them tn copy incceRfidenee- saoJ th&t any man anywhere who 1s weak and dfS- couraged with repsatsa failures may stop cines. secure what believe is the ouisksss- acting restorative. upbutlding, sPOT- TOUCHING remedy ever devised, and so cure himself at home quietly and quickly Aust drop me a line like this: pr. A. P. Robinson l0se Luck Building, Detroit Mich, and I win send you a copy of this splendid recipe in a plain ordinary envelope flee of charge. A great many doctors would charge ga. LOO to $500 for merely writ- ing out a prescription like this-but send 2 1t entirely free
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
TOBACCO MEN AT ODDS.
Ohio Growers Line Up With Ken
 fuekfanR.

Georgetown. O.. Aug. 7--Lining ur with the American Society of Equity in opposition to the Kentucky BurleS Society. in. regard to the pooling pledge ess fiev present tobacco crop, "a mesting ssaid Go have besn made up of the ma jorfty of Burfey growers of Ohio. this afternoon decided to withhold sigma lures, from the proposed pledge. .7- This action was taken after speeches had been made by Congressman Can triil, of Georgetown. Ky, and Garrett H. waidron, Of Indianapolis, in oppo- sition to the Burley pledge.
 The Ohio counties represented in the meeting. Brown, Adams and Clermont 1t is said. produce '10.0o0.000 pounds of Burley tobacco annually.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
DAVIDSON G HOLT
 insurance and Real Estate Phone No. IS. No. 1i3 Montgomery St. Phone No. 02.

FOR SALE
 On Washington Street. one-story cottage, six rooms, modern in every way, good condition. Price, S4.500. Terms can be arranged,
 FOR RENT.
 Offices in the Vandiver Building. single )or en souite. Most central lo- cated offices of any in the city. Mod ern in every way. Elevator, steam heat, lights and janitor service fur- nished free. Prices very moderate.
 FOR RENT.
 Stores under the Windsor Hotel. also several on Commerce Street, suitable ,or wholesale business. FOR RENT.
 On South Court Street a convenient store next to corner; can be had at a very moderate rate. owner will make improvements if needed FOR RENT Beautiful residence on Adams Street :: ten rooms, two baths; furnished S6g per month. FOR RENT Two-story residence Highland Park lot 250x450. Fine place garden or dairy. Rent $30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
FoRTNER A PRISONER
St. Louis Hotel Clerk ia Held In New
 York

New York. Aug. 7.-Marion Dwight Fortner. former spectacular real es- tate operator. clerk in a fashionable St. Louis hotel and the son-in-law of a millionaire manufacturer of that city. was brought here tonight aboard the steamer St. Paul. a prisoner.
 He was arrested in France at the request of the police authorities of St. Louis. charged with falsely endorsing check for $12.000. though his al- legged swindling operations, 1t had been stated, vii lreach a much larger sum |.
 Fortner was clerk at the Hotel Jef- ferson in St. Louis and there met and married Miss Kathryn Handle. daugh- ter of millionaire manufacturer. un- der the protests of her family. He quit the hotel job and went into the real estate bushes. he was supposed to be doing a big business until he left suddenly and his alleged swim ding operations were unearthed, re- vealfng a tangled state of affairs.
 According to the St. Louis officers Fortner absolutely denies his guilt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
Not Conntitutional.

Demopolis Times
 We, certainly congratulate Hon. J. J King and the nine others of the Sena' tors for voting to adjourn the Legisla' ture after Friday of last week, on the ground that the whole thing was Q was nothing to cause the call for this extra session, according to the consti tuition No extraordinary occasion" is apparent To make Corners chances for the Senate better Is not what the constitution contemplated in giving tho Governor the prerogative to call the legislators together on extraordinary occasions. In fact 1t appears that ev' cry law enacted by this session of the Legislature could be knocked out, fl properly tested. As matter of faci the session Is illegal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

 ference to confer with them. encourage us to believe that the movement has made great progress. and to hope that reforms will be accomplished which will in time wipe out much of the dishonor and disgrace that makes Christian America conspicuous in permitting a iaxity that makes our re- cord our shame"
 Divorce statistics compiled by the Census Bureau for the ten years pre- ceding 1906 show that while Illinois heads the list of States in the num- Der of divorces granted. these number ing s2,0o0, Indiana exceeds all others in the number of divorces as related to population. Delaware shows the smallest percentage sixteen to every 100000 and. singular as it may seem, New York and New Jersey come next in the lower percentage each being twenty-five.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
THE DEATH ROLL.
Mrs. b. A. Powers.

The funeral services of Mrs. E. A. Powers. of coosada. were held at Greenwood Cemetery yesterday morn ing. Quite . number of friends ac- eompanied the remains from coosada. and were joined by others from this city at the depot. On arrival at the cemetery at Il o'clock Rev. E. D. Kerr pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian Church conducted the services In a touching and impressive manner. He paid tribute to the fine womanly character and Christian conduct of the deceased. Many friends attested their regard by sending floral tributes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
ZIRKLE & MOORE
Chandler G Douglass
 Real Estate, Insurance and Loans Phone 4es Office End Floor First National Bank BldB.
FOR SALE.

A plat of 32 lots or block of land bounded on north by Jeff Davis Ave nue, east by Juliette Street. west and south by Chappell and Hill Streets. This property is well located. lying just outside the Western Corporate Limits of the City. in midst of hundreds of
 houses and surrounded by people who With street car only short distance away and In sight of railroad shops, we have a proposition here which should appeal to any one. Prices range from $100 to $i50 per lot or will sell the entire plat at reduced price. Terms all cash or on monthly payments as de- sired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
CHRISTIAN SOCIETY"
 ISSUES ITS THREATS

Meridian, Miss, Aug. 7-"Night Rid- ers," under a new title. have organized In Meridian, according to a letter re- ceived tonight by Ed Hinson. a resi- dent of the eastern section of this city.
 The missive declares that a band of twenty has organized into Christian Society," and instructs Hinson to move.
 Unless the demand is complied with by Tuesday night Hinson Is threaten ed with a whipping. officers have been detailed to watch the vicinity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
rfinina Congress Called !.

Denver. Colo. Aug. 7.-The oflcia call for the twelfth annual session ol the American Mining Congress, to b' held at Goldfield, New, Sept. 27 tc Oct. 4. was issued from the office oi the Secretary here today. The silver question will be discussed with view to increasing the use of silver and securing such an adjustment of its value as will decrease the rate of ex- change between the United States and countries with silver standard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
FOR SALE.

new residence. with servants house and barn. No. 56 Sayre street. Lot fronting 70 feet and ,Funning back
 210 feet. Located on paved street and only four blocks from Court Square. Terms. part cash and balance at>,6 La Der cent interaat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
Are You Looking For A Home?

If so. the safe and sane" thing to do Is to quit agitating the question and let us help you get one. We have about completed our o, renting nn, list wa have We also have quite a num- Der of desirable homes for sale and before renting, let us figure with you FOR sALE-s2.5oO; Two story, seven S;Ta, mantels, porcelain tub and stationary wash stand. electric lights and ser bargain on the market today. owner left the state and must sell. Can ar range terms: $1 900 cash. balance one two or three years. See this Monday as it's sure to sell.
 FOR sALE-s2s5O will buy two good houses rented to white tenants for SSS0 per year This is close in, and in splendid renting district. If you are looking for a place to invest your money, you can't beat 1t.
 FOR sALE-$I.375 Five room cot tage. sanitary and bath; rents for $1so year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
REsTRArNs HOLY ROLLERS.
embers sf Peculiar Sect Receive
 Cnnrx Order.

Members ef Peculiar Sect Receive
 Court Order.
 Nashville, Tenn. Aug. Holy Roll ers at Cleveland, Tenn. were restrain ed by Chancellor Mcconnell at Chat tanooga today from "making loud and unusual noises and otherwise disturb ing the public peace"
 Mayor Mayfeld. of Cleveland. had the petition presented to the court and 1t was signed by other officials and nit- izens, The order was telegraphed back tonight, but was not served until the Holy Rollers had their evening serv- ices. They formed where their tent was destroyed last night, children first
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

women. then men. and marched over Cleveland singing and praying They concluded their tour at their church, about a mile out in Northeast Cleve- land, where they sang and prayed lust fly.
 After this service they were notified of the Chattanooga order, but the lead CTS indulged in no public monument.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
FOR SALE.

Two story, 1o-room modern home. No. 3s4 Sayre Street with bath on each floor and servants house on premises. Lot 7s feet front by 155 deep. The owner of this property lives in an- other State and has authorized us to make a big reduction in price if sale Is made at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
MONEY TO LEND.

We are agents for the Mortgage Bond Go. of New York. and have any amount of money to. lend. Loans made from $500 and upward: expenses rea- eonable. We have also several thoua. and dollars of local money to let out at per cent. interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
TURKEY MAY
 BREAK RELATIONS

Athens. Greece. Aug. 1.-The Turk fish Government has communicated 10 Greece an urgent note asking that she express her disapproval of the annexa- ton agitation in Crete and formally declare that Greece has no ambitions regarding the island. otherwise the note adds, diplomatic relations Will be severed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
FoR RENr.

Several offices on second floor of old Standard Club building on Bibb street. Good locations for brokerage. cotton or commission business Also offices or rooms third floor over LeBron Jaw- elry Co.. Dexter Avenue
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
FoR RENT.

Several very desirable retail stores on Commerce street. Also splendid re- tall store on south Court Street ana one on South Perry. Special prices to good permanent tenants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
FOR SALE.

E On South Hull Street adjoining res idence of Mrs. Sallie B. Allen, large vacant lot. 53 feet front by 1s7 feet deep with alley in rear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

FOR sALE-$2.5oo will buy a piece of property five blocks from Dexter Avenue, renting for ss90 year. Figure the interest on this--and come to see us.
 FOR SALE-s225 will buy two lots at Kinsington Heights, 4Ox10o feet. WANTED, VACANT Lon-we have two five room houses renting to white tenants for $25.00 month, that we can exchange for vacant lot worth ST. 500. Lot must be in good neighbor- hood; will pay difference in cash for higher price lot. The purchaser wants to build nice home
 MONEY TO LOAN-we have plenty oe money to loan on improved city real estate at and per cent; long titaa FIRE TNSURANCE-we represent an old line company organized in 1sS3. and will appreciate a share of your business.
 SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO
 RENTING AND COLLECTING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

SKIRTS DRY CLEANED. We clean more skirts than all other cleaners in the city---and clean them better. Phone us--No. HIS. Montgom- cry French Dry Cleaning Co.,, 2o3 Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

FOR sALE-we have two houses rent. ing for $216 per year. that can be bought for si.500. if sold at once. These houses are in nice condition, and in good renting district. and will make a good investment: $900 cash required: 1: balance on per cent mortgage, which can be assumed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

Who was Theophilus. to whom two books of the New Testaments were written by pr. Luke7 We do not know. He was simply an interested disciple. with a great friend. Possibly 1t is to his thirst for knowledge that we owe the third Gospel and the Book of Acts. Because of his quest for truth. his name is forever embalmed in the New Testament. the greatest literature of humanity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

FOR RENT--One of the most destr- able store-rooms in the downtown district. suitable for frst-class grocery Also apartment of six rooms and bath. on second floor of same building. which can be rented separately. Possession to either store-room or apartmenta given at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

It sometimes seems to the rest of us that success comes to a man in spite of himself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

It doesn't make much difference what we think so long as we don't think out loud
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

The race is not always to the swift; but that is no reason why a man should emulate the tortoise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

FOR SALE--If you have SLIGO cash, you can get one of the best bargains offered in a fve-room cottage, in good 50xG7o feet: place now rentinp % for $l2.5 per month. No repairs Will be needed in five years. or longer: 10 city taxes; and in a section where as Improvements continue. If you want bargain FOR CASH, see us about this at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

When a girl thinks she has a swan like neck she is apt to make a zoos, of herself over it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
ZIRkLE & MOORE Real Estate, Insurance and Loans

FOR sALE-s2.75o will buy modern. up-to date. six-room cottage on Plum street. in Highland Park House is neautifully papered; has reception hall. kitchen. This Is an Ideal home. and easily worth $3,500. Will sell next ten days. $500 cash. balance one. two or three years. A bargain here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

s2,60O will buy a modern two-story house on Holcombe Street one block from car-line, which will rent for s25 monthly. Nice shade and fruit trees on the place, and house Is in splendid condition. Must be sold at once, and WILL be. at this price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

The people who sheer at us would probably be very much surprised to know what we think of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

Some of us complain that we don, get all that's coming to us, and are lucky at that.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

Some women are such bargain fiends that they would demand cut rates for a surgical operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

FOR sALE--Near Swayne School. we nave house and large lot we will sell on monthly payments, cheap. to some reliable colored man. This will make good home and Is close in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08
Approved His Course.

Senator W. C. Jones took advantage of the recess of the Legislature to visit his home returning to his post of duty on Monday afternoon. The SenaA for was warmly congratulated for his stand on the question of adjournment. as proposed by Senator John J. King of Marengo. who introduced a reso- lution to adjourn sine die. The mo- per house, and was responded to by ten votes of twenty-eight present. It Is stated that the motion will be re- newed and more recruits will be en- 1iatad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

No man wants to go to heaven b. the aeroplane r""'N.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

Man wants but little here below except the things he knows he can't get.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-08

A kick in time may also save nine-
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