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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
PEA RIVER BAPTIST
 CHURCH IS BURNED

Troy. March 1.--(Special) )-Pea Riv- CT Baptist Church. which Is located five miles east of Brundidge, was burned Saturday night and 1t Is thought the Ire was of incendiary origin.
 The building and contents were val ued at about $1,000.
 The fire had gained such headway before any of the neighbors could get there that nothing whatever was saved
 The building was used as school house as well as a church and was nicely furnished with seats and a good organ.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
commeud. sherIn Van l,e,,.

Sheriff Van Pelt tonight received A letter from Governor Gilchrist prais- ing him in the highest terms for his Judgment and thoughtfulness In pro- tecting the negro, David Spears, last Monday, when there were fears that the negro might be lynched and tn" marines called In.
 The Governor tells the Sheriff in rhe letter that the act was one proper un- der the circumstances. and he not only protected the negro but the good name of the county and state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
ing and prohibitionls.s are delighted

ing. and prohibitionis,s are delighted with the move.
 Five cases were dismissed this Tnorn- ing through the application of the re- cent decision on the Julian Marx case. which specifies that the warrant must carry the time of the alleged infringe ment of the law. This. and the recept ruling that the prosecution must show the prevalence of alcohol, are being made looph oles for many violators.
 Judge Greene. whom Judge Fort suc- ceeded left today for 8 long rest at Pass Christian, Mss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
Assaulted His Wife.

Cleveland. O.. March 1--Because his wife refused to get out of bed and get something to eat. Michael McMana- mon. 8 years old. last night assaulted her with a table leg, 1t is charged and fatally injured the womarF McMana- mon returned home at 10 D. m. became enraged when he found his wife had retired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

What's the use of always frettins
 over ills that can't be cured What's the use Of finding fault with
 What we know must be endureuf Does 1t make our burdens lighter,
 If we grumble meath the load: Does it make life's pathway brighter If we fret about the road! Better use our time than i'll IL
 Full of sighs and vain regrets Over some imagined blunder,
 As does he who always frets We cannot expect life's pathway
 To be always strewn with nowees' Nor the time that God has given
 Ali be made of happy hours. Half our troubles our invention;
 We're to blame for half our strifes Then. If life is what we make IT,
 Why not make the best of life? Mrs. A. E. Ranney in Boston Her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
RAILROAD COMMISSION
 MEETS AT TUSKEGEE

The railroad commission met yester- day, but adjourned to meet in Tuske- gee today, without acting on any of the other matters before them. The commission left last night for Tus- kegee. The case which will be con sidered today is one of considerable importance it being alleged that the Western Railway has discriminated against the town of Tuskegee in favor of the negroes of Booker Washington's school
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
Vann,s Bond Forfeitea.

The bond of Elba Vann. who was re- gently convicted In the United States Court on the charge of selling liquor and sentenced to thirteen months in the Federal prison. was today ordered forfeited.
 The man gave a bond pending an ap- peal and he failed to put in appear. ance. A warrant for his arrest has been issued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
NEWS OF sYLACAUGA,
Young People Organize At Baptist
 Church.

Sylacauga. March 1-(Special. At the Baptist Church yesterday afternoon a young peoples union was organized with the following officers: President, J. H. Atkinson: First Vice President, Miss Corinne Fulmer; Second Vice President, A. A. Jacobs: Secretary and Treasurer Miss Jessie Thompson; Cor responding Secretary, Miss Ruth Thig- pen.
 The organization starts out with fa- vorable circumstances for doing gooa work.
 F. " Buchanan was called to BIrm- ingham last week on account of the severe illness of a little son.
 A. J. Kent. who has been quite sick for some time, was carried to Birm- inghar, th's morning t. an iufirmaIy y for treatment.
 Mrs. O. F. I.lttren and family left today for Brewton. where they will make their home.
 Mrs T s. Mcdonald. of Rockford is visiting in town this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
Ticket Rates on l.. and N.

Hon. R. Hudson Barr. Chairman of the Florida Railroad Commission. is In the city, and is going through the records of the Commissions action against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to compel that company to reduce It's passenger fare on the Pen. sacola and Atlantic division from four to three cents per mile.
 He announces the case will shortly come before the courts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
Stokes Win Resign.

Owing to agitation and rumors that he is ineligible to the Legislature. to which he was recently elected. due to the fact that he Is now holding the position of United States Commission er Hon. John P. Stokes, this afternoon announced that he is well aware that he cannot take the oath as a legisla.. tor and hold the office of Commission CT, and that he will resign the latter office before the Legislature convenes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
SOCIAL CALENDAR
Tuesday, March 2.

. Tuesday, March 2. ' The Tuesday Bridge Club will (
 . meet with Miss Bessie Bibb. 511
 . South McDonough Street, at 3:S0
 . o'clock. . The Entertainment Committee {
 . of the City Federation of Wo- ' mems Clubs will qmeet at Carne-
 . gie Library at o'clock.
 ' The Working Woman's Home ( . Association will meet at the Home
 z at 3:30 o'clock. . The Capitol Hill School Inn
 ' provement Association will meet ( ' at the school building at o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
Aufa Trin ta AtIanfn.

The first long tour to be made out of Pensacola by an automobile will be started tomorrow morning. provided the weather is good, when Judge w. B. Sheppard, Clerk r. w Marsh. r. R. Beall and Stuart Desilva. will start for Atlanta in the judges big tour ing car.
 The route will be by Montgomery. and the party expects to return within ten days or two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
United Statea C0nrt.

Judge w. E. Sheppard today Set the spring term of the United States Court for March 22. and a list of grand and petit jurors was drawn from which he selects juries.
 The court has number of import ant cases docketed. among them being the trial of the Italian for killing young Robert Laird.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
po,,c~mnu |. m JaII.

New York March 1--IIocked in a cell at his own precinct station was the fate of William Thompson, a New York policeman who was arrested last night charged with robbing a prisoner of S72 It Is alleged that he took this sum from a Greek dishwasher whom he arrested for disorderly conduct. Thompson Is new man on the force and is mar ried
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
FORT AND PROHIBITION.
Several Cases Are Disposed of in BIr-
 mlngham

Birmingham. March 1.-(Special )- Judge William E. Fort has been se- lected to continue on the bench of the second division of the criminal court until the end of the term in April. this selection bringing him in close contact with HIolators of the prohibition law,
 Judge Fort has proven dealer of firm justice to this kind of law-break-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
DAILY PRAYER.

. Oh God, Whose blessed Son was . manifested that He might destroy = the works Of the devil, and make > US the sons of God and heirs of . eternal life; grant us, we beseech > Thee, that, having this hope, we < may purify ourselves, even as He > Is pure; that, when He shall ap- > pear again with power and great > glory. we may be made like unto
 > Him in Ills eternal and glorious = kingdom: where with Thee, o Fa- < ther. and Thee, o Holy Ghost, He < liveth and reigneth. ever one God, > world without end.
 > Amen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

PLANT SALE CONTINUES.
 Our bargain snle of plants will con- tinue today with fresh plants from our SreenhOuses. ROSEMONT GARDENS. Phone 200. City Store, 118 Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
SECRETARY MCNEIL
 AT THE CAPITOL

His first day as private secretary of Governor Conner. James D. McNeel of Talladega yesterday morning and af- ternoon, received the congratulations of the entire Capitol family. Each of ficial of the Capitol made a visit to the gubernatorial chambers, making work on the part of the new private secre tary almost out of the question.
 All of the Governors appointments yesterday were. however. signed by the new secretary. and during the balance of the week the details of the routine of the new office will be explained to Mir. McNeel by Recording Secretary Nunnallee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

third cottage was badly damaged. The loss will be about S2.000. partially covered by insurance. The fire is sup posed to have originated from de- fective ftie in one of the buildings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
Items of Interest to Montgomery
 and to the State

Battle House. That night Mrs Schoff, President of the Congress, addressed the hostess body-and their friends at the Burgett Memorial. reviewing the valuable work of the organization ana it's possibilities. Mrs. Munford sup plemented Mrs. schoffs address by an incisive speech upon the "Value of Trained Parenthood."
 The Mobile delegates to the New Or. leans convention were Mrs. w. S. Sutherland, president of the local club of Mothers; Mrs. J. H. Mccormack ana Mrs Linscot.
 The distinguished guests who stopped in Mobile were Mrs. Frederick T. Schoff, President of the Congress; Mrs. Joseph R. Munford. Vice Presi- dent: Mrs. A. A. Birney. of Washing ton, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. Conway, Mrs. James A. Mitchell of Maryland, Mrs. James A. McGill Of Washington, Mrs. McClelland, mother of the late Mrs. Theodore Birney. who founded the Congress: Mrs. T. K. White of New Jersey, Miss Schon, Miss Birney and a number of others, includ- ing the three delegates from Montgom- cry.
 MRS. J. |. M'KINNEY's POEM.
 When the memorial addresses were made in the Senate chamber Saturday to five members of Congress who had died during the year, including Coionei Wiley of this city, an Tn Memoriam poem to our lamented Representative written by Mrs. J. l. Mckinney, was quoted by one of the Alabama Senators in his tribute to Colonel Wiley. LADIES' MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.
 The Ladies' Memorial Association will please meet at the Council Cham Der on Tuesday morning. the End inst, at 11:30 o'clock to complete the ar rangement for Memorial Day. Mrs. NJ. D. Blbb, President.
 Mrs. Mary Arlington Secretary SECESSION CAPITAL
 CHAPTER U. ID. C.
 The Secession Capital Chapter, U. D.. C.. will meet with Mrs. Sam Prickett, 19 Pleasant Avenue. Wednesday after noon al 3:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. w. B. Friedman Is entertain ing her sister, Miss Rebecca Llpson, of Chattanooga Tenn. Miss Lipson is en route home from Havana, Cuba, where she spent the winter and participated in the carnival festivities. + Rev. Henry Trawick has been called to Greenville to officiate at funeral today.
 Mrs l.. Edward Aymard and son, of Atlanta, are visiting her mother Mrs. L. c. Beale, Jefferson Davis Avenue.
 Mrs. Hugh c. Warren has returned home from Edenton, N. C., where she was called by the death of her father, Admiral James G. Greene. 
 MT. and Mrs. William Shoemaker have returned to the city after a pro- .longed absence in the interest of the health of the former, who some months since was severely injured by horse falling upon him. Mir. Shoemaker s friends are happy to know of his i'm : proNement and welcome both himself and wife home again. 
 Bishop c. K. Nelson, of Atlanta, is in Montgomery for few days, and while here Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. E. Hickey at the Exchange Hotel.
 Miss Typhena Tennille Is visiting friends in. Macon. Ga. The friends of Mir. and Mrs. F. O.. Wood, of Chicago, visiting in Mar bury. will congratulate them on the birth of their son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

If you have some lace or silk you want dyed a fancy color, we will do 1t for yOu.
 French Dry Cleaning Co. Phone II3. POS Dexter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
Cottares ln necntur Rurn.

Decatur. March Especial. 1.-Two cottages belonging to S. D Elliott. a negro, were destroyed by fire and al
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

the needs of the hour and are willing to devote time and effort to secure them. The work of the State Feder- ation is so much In line with that of the Mothers Congress that many wo- men who belong to the former body see no need to join the other. There is, however, need and room for both or ganizations. Both are working to lift the standard of life, to bring about better social. civic and national con ditions. but the National Congress of Mothers lays its special stress upon the home, as the link in the great chain of racial prosperity. The home evolves the citizen and from the citi- zen Is born the righteousness that ex- alteth a nation.
 Respectfully submitted.
 Priscilla c. Goodwin. President Alabama Branch National
 Congress of Mothers.
 J. E. E. STUART C. OF C.
 The meeting Saturday afternoon of the J. E. B. Stuart Children of the Co-r aderprv at t,ln home of the Direc- lor Mrs. T. F. Stephens, was a most enjoyable affair. Including the nest of "Yallerhammers" who were guests of children present.
 The feature of the afternoons enter tainment was the telling of wartime stories with pictorial illustrations by MT. Morgan Gilmer. These stories were of a domestic character with the human interest side accentuated. rath CT than tales of battles and campaigns The children were eager ip their in- terest. and will never forget the scenes so wildly narrated by MT. Gilmer
 After the business session a social hour followed during which refresh- ments were served. these carrying out tho two tones red and white-the Con- federate colors.
 bers present
 The Chapters roster now shows an enrolment of fifty-slx.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

Bishop c. K. Nelson, of Atlanta, is in Montgomery for a few days and while here Is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. J. E. Hickey at the Exchange Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

Mrs. L. Edward Aymard and son, or Atlanta, are visiting her mother. Mrs. l.. C. Beale, Jefferson Davis Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

Miss Typhena Tennille Is visiting friends in Macon. Ga.
 The friends of MT. and Mrs. F. O. Wood, of Chicago, visiting in Mar bury. will congratulate them on the birth of their son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

Rev. Henry Trawick has been called to Greenville to officiate at a funera today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02
MRS. J. I. M'kINNEY's POEM.

When the memorial addresses were made in the Senate chamber Saturday to five members of Congress who had died during the year, including Colonel Wiley of this city, an Tn Memoriam poem to our lamented Representative. written by Mrs. J. l. Mckinney, was quoted by one of the Alabama Senators in his tribute to Colonel Wiley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

Mrs. w. B. Friedman Is entertain ing her sister, Miss Rebecca Llpson, of Chattanooga. Tenn. Miss Lipson is en route home from Havana, Cuba, where she spent the winter and participated in the carnival festivities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

Mrs. Hugh c. Warren has returned home from Edenton, N. C., where she was called by the death of her father, Admiral James G. Greene.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-02

MT. and Mrs. William Shoemaker have returned to the city after pro- longed absence in the interest of the health of the former, who some months since was severely injured by horse falling upon him. MT. Shoemaker's friends are happy to know of his i'm provement and welcome both himself and wife home again.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16
Fair Exchange:
A New Back for an Old One
How it Is Done IN Edgefield.

The back aches at times with a
dull, indescribable feeling, making
you weary and restless; piercing
pains shoot across the region of the
kidneys, and again the loins are SO
lame, to stoop is agony. No use to
rub or apply a plaster to- the back
in this condition You cannot reach
the cause. Exchange the bad back
for a new and stronger one. Follow
the example of this Edgefeld citi-
zen.
g B Gray, barber, Main ST.,
Edge6eld, S. O., says: Il am very
willing that my name should be
used as an endorser of Doan's kid
ney pills as / know they are a yalua-
BILE remedy. For years I was bother
ed BY backache which became quite
severe at times. There was also a
disorder of the kidneys which caus-
ed me additional annoyance. A few
weeks ago l learned about Doan's
kidney pills and concluding to give
them trial, I procured a supply
at Penn & Holstein's drug store. A
short time after I began using them,
] felt much better and I am con-
tinuing to take them feeling sure
that my trouble will soon be dis
posed off,
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. z.
sole agents for the United States.
Rememberthe name -Doan's and
take no other.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16
Cheap Excursion Rates via
Southern Railway.

Charlottesville, Va, and Return.
Account Summer School Univer-
sity of Virginia, June 1s-July 81.
Tickets on sale June l5, le, II. 1s,
%, July and l2. Final limit re-
turning 15 days from date of sale.
Seattle, WASH, and Return, Ac-
count Alaska Yukon-Pacific Expo
sition. Tickets on sale May "a,
until September 3Oth, final limit re-
turning October s1st, 1909. Diverse
routes with stop-over privileges.
Summer excursion rates in effect
May 29th, to September 3oth
final limit October s1st, 1909.
Convenient schedules and superb
or train service to all points in all
directions Of the Southern railway.
For detailed information, call on
any ticket agent of the Southern
Railway, or address,
J. L. Meek, w. E. McGee
A. G. p. A. T. P. A.
Atlanta, Ga. Augusta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16
Fresh shipment of Nunnally's
candies and bon bons just received
6 Penn & Holstein.
Scholarship and Entrance
Exa1ninatio Clemson
Agricultural College.

AT the County Courthouse on
Friday, July End, at 8. a. M, the
scholarship and entrance examina-
tions to Clemson Agricultural Col
lege will be held under the direction
Of the county board of education.
Applicants must be at least l6
years of fage and must be prepared
to enter the Freshman Class. There
are no scholarships in the Prepara-
tory Glass. This class is only open
to a limited number of boys who
cannot reachshigh schools and who
are living in sections of the State
where school facilities are poor.
Scholarships are worth 500, 90 and
Free Tuition. The next session Of
Clemson Agricultural College will
begin Sept. 8, 1909.
Apply to the County Superinten-
dent of Education after June Goth
for needed information concerning
the Scholarship Examinations.
For catalogs, further information
and cardsSlfpon which to make ap-
plication for entrance to the College,
address
p. FL. NELL, President,
Clemson College, S. c..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16
His Greatest Treasure.

A.certain shepherd boy was keep
ing bis sheep in a fowery meadow,
and because his heart mas happy
he sang so loudly that the surround
ing hills echoed back his song. One
morning the king, who was out
hunting, spoke to him and said;
Why are you so happy, my boy?'
"Why should: / not be happy?"
answered the boy. Our king is not
richer than l." Indeed,' said the
king, pray tell me of your great
possessio
4 The shepherd boy answered: The
sun in the. bright blue sky shines
as brightly upon me as upon the
king. The flowers upon the noun
tain and the grass in the valley grow
and bloom to gladden. my sight as
well as me. I would not take a hum
adred Thousand dollars for my hands;
my eyes are of more value than all
the precious stones in the world. /
have food and clothing, too. Am |
not, therefore, as rich as the king?"
aYou are right said the king,
with a smile, but your greatest
treasure is your contented heart.
Keep it so, and you will always be
happy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16
Newspaper Men to Become
Clemson Cadets For a Week.

The South Carolina Press $3.50
citation will be asked to hold its
meeting at Clemson College in 1910,
and the association will also be ask
ed to pay a visit Of one day to the
college this summer while the meet
ing is in progress at Greenville-
This has been decided on by the
college authorities, who propose to
defray the cost of entertaining the
editors out of their own pockets.
The step was decided on because
of the discussion that has been
going on over the college and its
affairs. The college authorities de
cided that they would ask the edi-
tors of the State to visit Clemson
and inspect the plant and become
familiar witnS its management in
all details. The entire college prop.
erty will be turned over to the .edi-
tors fora week, and they will be
asked to inspect and criticise every
thing.
The college authorities say they;
are sincere in this. They want the
newspaper men to become familiar
with everything connected with the
college and to write as they see fit
in their papers; SO that the people
of the state may know just what is
going on at Clemson.
The invitation will doubtless ap-
peal strongly to many members of
the Press association, and it is quite
likely that the meeting of 1910 may
be held at Clemson College. Co
lumbia Record.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16

I desire to notify the people of
Edgefeld and vicinity that if they
would like to have well drilled
they can notify Mr.. Lem Corley who
has charge of my drilling machine.
He will be in and around Edgefeld
for a few days.
w. A. Strom.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16
Notice to Stock Raisers.

I take this means Of notifying the
public that my black horse, Monte
Carlo, will stand the season at Pow
ellis shop to the rear of the court
house. As he has been before the
Edgefeld public three years his quail.
tiles are well known.
I will give a Frazier road cart to
the owner of the best colt exhibited
at the County Fair sired by Monte
Carlo. Another cart will be award
ed as a prize at the Fair of 1910.
This means that a Frazier cart
will be awarded every fall.
J. E. MINIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16

For Sale: Nine!horse traction
engine, saw mill and yoke Of oxen.
Apply to
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16

Notice. \
On the 14th day of June, 1909,
the undersigned will make applica-
tion unto the Probate Court at
Edgefeld, s. O., for a final dis
charge from their trust as admins
traitors, cum testamento annexo, de
,bonis non, of the estate of Mark
Toney, deceased.
William Toney,
Fl. Span1 Toney.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16
500 pairs Child's, Misses, Boys
low shoes at cost. CASH ONLY.
Jas. E. Hart.
Cleaning and Pressing,

I still have my cleaning and
pressing room on the second floor
Of the Sheppard Building and re-
spectfully solicit the patronage of
the people. I can clean and press
mems clothing so as to make them
appear brand new, and also make
q speciality of pressing ladies' skirts.
Ny prices are reasonable, and |
guarantee satisfaction on every
job sent out. I also clean hats.
1 respectfully ask for share of
Wallace Harris.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1909-06-16
NOTICE OF SALE
OF Cotton Mill, Cotton OIL Mill
And Farm Of Edsefield
Manufacturing Company.

United States of America,
State of South Carolina, 81
County of Edgefeld.
In the Circuit Court of tie United
States, for, the District of South
Carolina, Fourth Circuit.
D. A. Tompkins and D. A. Tomp-
lins Company,
Gomplainants