Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1890-1895, 1895-06-21
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parties who came after coffin for her
that Mrs. George Moore who lived near
Clintonville, committed suicide last Sun
day by drowning herself in Campbells
creek, near by stream. 1t seems that
her mind was unbalanced at times, and
she must have been in this condition
when she ended her existence. Her hus-
band, Mr.. George Moore, is now an in
mate of the insane asylum at Tuska-
loosa. She left three children, all of
whom are grown.
The Mule Killed But the Negro Wasn't.
The Eagle-Eye prints the following: On
last Wednesday evening, during a
shower of rain, stroke of lightning
killed Jim Bankhead's horse and gave
Bankhead a severe shock. Banlxhead is
negro. who lives a mile from Sulligent.
He was under a tree holding his horse
by the bride. The tree was struck first,
and how the negro escaped being Killed
is great mystery. DR.. Hollis was
called to see him and reports him doing
well.
Mobiles Shipping to Be increased
The Mobile Register prints the following:
Messrs. Horsly Sons projectors of the
Mobile Transatlantic line of steamers,
between this city and Liverpool have
been so much encouraged by the success
of that line the past season that they
are DullulHB TWO new steamers especially
for this trade, one of which will be of
about 5000 tons lightweight capacity,
and which will be here about the Begin
ming of the new year.
Some Fine Oats.-The following good
report of oats is taken from the Brun-
didge News: Mr.. b. M. Rodgers, who
resides near Brundidge, informed
friend of the News that he raised very
fine oats. He cut them just as high as ne
I Al
He measured some and they went over
feet several inches. Mr. Rodgers Is a
very responsible man and never jokes,
so our informant says.
OF an Industrial Nature.-The follow
ing is from the Eagle-Eye: The Kan
sas City railroad has decided to open up
a gravel pit near Sulligent, which will
be worth great deal to this community,
as it will furnish employment for num-
Der of hands and will put considerable
money into circulation. Mr.. W. M. Stone
has the gravel pit contract and Mr.. S.
f. Pennington has the contract for put
ting in the switch.
Almost a Serious Affair.-The Ala
bama Courier prints the following: Capt.
c. A. Arnett came near meeting with a
painful accident last Mountaineering.
While crossing the public square he was
run into by buggy driven by a couple
of young ladies' While it was purely ae-
cidental, it came near being a serious
affair. The captain will wear a sore
hand for some time as a result of the ac-
cident s
Huge Rattler-The Huntsville Mer-
curry says: The largest rattlesnake of
the season was killed on Monte Sano
Monday evening by a Miss Ed
wards. She walked up on him lying
coiled in a path and dispatched him with
a. stick. He was a huge fellow and
looked to weigh at least ten pounds, and
had ten rattles and a button
This Is Encouraging Eutaw Mir
ror prints the following news, which
speaks encouragingly for Greene county:
We notice west Greene wagons coming
in loaded with shelled corn, sacked and
ready for shipment. We are glad to see
this and hope the country will in the
future be prepared to supply those ill
want of it with all the corn needed.
Fruit Being Shipped.-Score one for
Greene county. The following is from
the Eutaw Mirror: We notice a great
many crates of peaches and plums be-
ing shipped up the road. The consump-
ton of these will put cash in many pocl1-
cts. give much delight to consumers and
bring profit TO the drug stores.
A Venerable Mother Called Up Higher.
- ne IluHlSNlile Argus says. MIS- Mary
Burns the venerable mother of Rev.
A. e. Burns died yesterday at his home
on Meridian street The remains were
forwarded last night to her old home
in the southern part of the state for in
terment
The Usual Result.-A negro and pis-
tol brings about the following result,
says the Collinsville Clipper: Frank
Wofford colored, who lives near Ed
wards bridge, was playing with % pis-
toll last Sunday when it was discharged,
the ball entering his left hand
Hog and Hominy.-The Collinsville
Clipper says: The crop prospect now
promises to be fine. Although cotton is
late corn is good. The farmers of this
country we believe will have plenty Of
hog and hominy at home next fall
Masonic Convention.-The following is
taken from the Collinsville Clipper: The
Masonic district convention will con-
vene in this city next Monday There
will be quite number of prominent Ma
sons in attendance.