Birmingham age-herald., 1895-07-04


 a personal one and asked the addressed to put himself in communication with the association, and guaranteed to fur nish him with any kind of property which he might desire. The various com- mittees are hard at work soliciting new enterprises, looking after the improve ment of the public highways. etc. The next meeting of the association is to be held in the armory of the Demopolis Rifles next Friday afternoon at , o'clock, and business of much importance is looked for.
 Your correspondent talked with the president of the Black Warrior Lumber company of this place regarding their placing something on exhibition at the Cotton States and International exposi- tion, and learned that they would in all probability have a creditable display on hand.
 A few days ago Mir. w. R. Wood, one of che employees of the above mentioned company, happened to a very painful accident, but one which fortunately proved in nowise serious He was stand ing on the edge of the tram-way about half way down, experimenting the draw ing of logs from the river to the mill floor when one of the ropes slipped and struck him in the breast, knocking him off of the tram-way into the sand bed, about 9 feet below. He fell on his arm and broke it. but sustained no further injuries, and is now resting easily with pIBillSe Ol d Idplu ISCONSly
 The Methodist of this community are hustlers in very deed. They have pushed the work on their new church to such an extent that it is marvellous. Today your correspondent was informed that the contract for 150,0 coo brick had been let to the McGrath Bros. of this place, and under the direction of MT. George A. Klie the foundation has been dug and everything is now in readiness to begin laying brick. It will only be @ few more ffiOo pete in all its beauty an everlasting memorial to the unbring energy of the congregation, but more particularly to the lady members, who have left noth- ing undone that would further the inter- est of the undertaking.
 A Narrow Escape.-The Sylacauga Ar gus says Mir. B.. F. Hickman had a narrow escape from being drowned Sat urday evening in a creek near town"
 A Big Potato.-The following is from the Pine Belt News: "A twenty-two ounce Irish potato is good for Brewton, isn't it? MT. T. s. Sowell has been eX- hibiting one of that weight which he produced"
 An Alabama Curfo-The Montgomery Journal says: Mrs. A. J. Star of IS Plank street has brought to this office an Ala bama curio. It is corn cob in the shape of human hand. It grew in Crenshaw county near the Conecuh river"
 On a Firm Basis.-The Union Springs Herald proudly proclaims: "There never was a town on a firmer basis than Union Springs is. The business men are care fu1, and never make any wild and dan gerous speculatfons-and the business men, you know make town"
 Twin Calves Admission has a curiOS- ity says the Anniston Hot Blast as fol- lows: "A COW belonging to MT. Luther Hawkins gave birth to twin calves few days since, both of which are well formed and healthy. The twins are quite a curiosity, and many people have gone to see them."
 Dallas County Crops.-The Selma Jour- nal says: Cotton crop in west and south Dallas in the best lands are being over run by grass. News from the entire black belt indicate the crop seriously injured. The up lands of Perry and Autauga are standing the wet weather and crops are much better than usual in places"
 Brewton's New Industry.-The Pine Belt News says: Superintendent J. M. Cranberry informs us that he will soon begin the manufacture of improved bee hives. He says they can be made in Brewton as cheaply as elsewhere and one would be surprised to know that there is a good demand for them in the south as we'll as the north and west. We hope he will make a success of the new industry"
 Mobiles Great Well.-The Register says: "The thermal well water of the Electric Lighting company, corner or Royal and St. Anthony streets, is attract ing considerable attention by reason of it's medicinal quality. Analysis shows it contains sulphur, magnesia, salt and some other minerals in solution. It is said to have notable efficacy as cure for dyspepsia"
 Killed a Mad Dog.-Says the Union Springs Herald: "Mr. w. c. Ellis. filling the office of marshal during MT. Hixson's absence, shot and killed a mad dog yes terday just about noon. The dog was first shot while in MT. J. c. James' yard, and from there it ran to MT. J. B. Hun ters residence. and was then killed with a shotgun. You may expect to see mad dogs frequently during the hot summer
 Sayings in Brewton.-The Pine Belt News prints the following: 'They say that the corn crop of Escambia is better this year than it has been since the war. That pear trees in and near Brewtpn are so full of fruit that the limbs are break ing. That many hundred families from the north will locate in this county in
 
 question is not troubling our farmers near as much as is the great amount of grass"
 Seriously Injured.-From the Anniston Hot Blast the following is clipped: Rev A. M. Muller. while returning to his home at Sandusky from Jasper in a bug gy. with his son and Miss Lucy New berry, was seriously hurt yesterday. While going down hill the horse became frightened, and began running and kick ing. Miss Newberry and the son jumped out of the buggy, but MT. Muller, in his efforts to stop the horse, fell forward on the horses heels"
 Married at Brewton.-The Pine Belt News prints the following: About g o'clock Wednesday morning. in the office of Hon. N R. Leigh. judge of probate, two hearts were made to beat as one Miss Mollie E. Milstead and MT. George H. Findley, both living near Flomaton. were the contracting parties. Rev. L. M Bradley officiated in his usually impress i've and dignified way. Only few were present to witness the nuptials but all their friends wish them a long, happy and prosperous welded life"